Dedicated to the men,
women and children
who lost their lives; those brave people who gave their lives.
And the Heroes that responded to the emergency
11 September 2001
Click above for remembrance
video
(Takes awhile to load)
Our
niece Carol has published her new book,
"Directions, Your Roadmap to Happiness"
This book offers
simple tools and exercises that empower the reader to quickly develop the
personal skills necessary to manage the forces impacting your everyday life.
Her first book
“Better Choices, Better Life”
(How
to Eliminate Your Self-Defeating Behaviors and Live a Happier Life) as well as
her new book are available on-line and in bookstores.
Carol Bettino, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private
practice in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She has been actively involved in the
mental health field, teaching and conducting workshops for more than twenty
years.
Her first book, "Better
Choices, Better Life" has been in print since 1998.
(Carol is our niece and we are very proud of her and her
accomplishments)
Do you have a favorite book,
tell us about it
mailto:jimcon49@cox.net
SEPTEMBER
Jim & Connie
September 5,1959
Jeremy & Melanie
September 14, 1996
Sid & Gina
September 20, 1997
Steve & Cindy
September 23, 1989
Don & Phyllis
September 27, 1958
Robert & Susie
September 30, 1979
OCTOBER
Paul & Sally
October 10, 1986
Bill & Michelle
October 11,1997
Eric & Jeanette
October 12,1985
Hugh & Lisa
October 17,1998
Bill & Julie
October 18,1986
Chris & Dana
October 20, 2007
John & Kelly
October 20,1984
Ed & April
October 22,1983
Frank & Lilly
October 23,1949
We wish you all a Very Happy
Anniversary, may your day be filled with joy and may you have many more years of
love and intimacy with one another.
(If we have forgotten anyone
please forgive us. If you would like us to include you in our website on your
anniversary please send us a picture and your anniversary date and year.)
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Our Love Still
Grows
Our
anniversary means a lot,
Much more than any another day;
I celebrate my love for you,
And cherish you in every way.
Through passing time, our love still grows;
It lasts through all good times and bad.
Our future together still shines bright,
With more good times to be had!
By Karl Fuchs
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To
those who we love and are special to us:
A Very Happy Birthday
September
Kyle 9/3, Courtney Lee 9/4,
Danielle Mendicino 9/8,
Robert Giangarra 9/13,
Brooke Crockett 9/14,
Mel Fryar 9/15,
Lana Stockton 9/16,
Jeannie Mascara 9/17, Tyler Kampf 9/19,
Linda Moore 9/21,
Sharon Wharton 9/25,
Mitchell Torres 9/28, Peggy Baumgardner 9/28,
S.E. Coleman 9/30
October
Rick Sangston 10/4, Rick
Leffler 10/4,
Michael Lasher 10/10, Susie Giangarra 10/16,
Eileen 10/19, Sheri Kephart 10/20,
Mackenzie Mattilla 10/24,
Cindy Crockett 10/25, Theresa Pugliese 10/26,
Raymond Giangarra 10/26, Eileen Giangarra 10/27,
Kenny Mattilla 10/30, Joe Pugliese 10/31
Happy Birthday to you and
may your special day be filled with family, friends and fun. God bless.
(If we have forgotten anyone
please forgive us.
If you would like us to recognize you on your Birthday please send us an email
and your birth date
(year not necessary)
SEPTEMBER
Terry Bradshaw -
September 2,1948
Football Hall of Fame
Alan Ladd -
September 3,1913
Actor
Patsy Cline -
September 8,1933
Singer
Agatha Christie -
September 15,1890
Author
Peter Falk -
September 16,1927
Actor
Ray Charles -
September 23,1930
Singer
Christopher Reeve -
September 25, 1952
Actor
Click on pictures of Alan Ladd, Patsy Cline, and Ray Charles for their
biographies and life history.
OCTOBER
Julie Andrews -
October 1,1935
Actress, Singer
June Allyson -
October 7,1917
Actress
Mickey Mantle -
October 20,1931
Baseball Player
Dizzy Gillespie -
October 21,1917
Musician
Johnny Carson -
October 23,1925
Night Show Host
Pablo Picasso -
September 25,1881
Artist
Dan Rather -
October 31,1931
Newscaster
Click on pictures of Julie Andrews, June Allyson, Johnny Carson and Dan Rather
for their biographies and life history.
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Our loved ones from
California who have died in the war.
So far 275 brave men and
women from California have lost their lives to protect our nation and our freedom.
Each month we will
recognize each person and where they come from, who have given their lives for our country.
Honor them by clicking
on their picture,
pray for their families and give thanks.
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Should
a Christian celebrate Halloween?
Is there anything evil about a Christian dressing
up as a princess or cowboy and going around the block asking for candy? No,
there is not. Are there things about Halloween that are anti-Christian and
should be avoided? Absolutely!
If parents are going to allow their
children to participate in Halloween, they should make sure to keep them from
getting involved in the darker aspects of the day. If Christians are going to
take part in Halloween, their attitude, dress, and most importantly, their
behavior should still reflect a redeemed life (Philippians
1:27).
There are many churches that hold "harvest
festivals" and incorporate costumes, but in a godly environment. There are many
Christians who hand out tracts that share the Gospel along with the Halloween
candy. The decision is ultimately ours to make.
But as with all things, we are to incorporate
the principles of Romans 14.
We can’t allow our own convictions about a holiday to cause division in the body
of Christ, nor can we use our freedom to cause others to stumble in their faith.
We are to do all things as to the Lord.
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Click on the Pumpkins for
"A Christian perspective on Halloween."
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A boy went to a
Halloween party with a sheet on his head.
"Are you a ghost ?" asked his friends
"No, I'm an unmade bed !"
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PRAY FOR
THE
U.S. Attorney General's Office
Click on Seal for Website
The
Judiciary Act of 1789 created the Office of the Attorney General which evolved
over the years into the head of the Department of Justice and chief law
enforcement officer of the Federal Government.
The
Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and
gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive
departments of the Government when so requested.
In
matters of exceptional gravity or importance the Attorney General appears in
person before the Supreme Court. Since the 1870 Act that established the
Department of Justice as an executive department of the government of the United
States, the Attorney General has guided the world's largest law office and the
central agency for enforcement of federal laws.
U.S.
Attorney General
Eric Holder
Father, we ask that you give
our leaders wisdom, we pray especially for Eric Holder and all those at the
Attorney General's Office that you direct and guide them to make the right
choices and decisions for our country. To advise and be supportive of our
President. Give them wisdom to lead and provide for our country laws that will
make us a nation apart from all others. In Jesus name, Amen
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You Know You Are
Too Old To Go Trick or Treating When:
You get winded
knocking on the doors.
You have to have
another kid chew the candy for you.
You ask for high
fiber candy only.
When someone
drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.
People say,
"Great Boris Karloff mask" and you are not wearing a mask.
When the door
opens you yell, 'Trick or . . ." and can't remember the rest.
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We need to get the
focus off of whether or not we've married the right person
and focus instead on whether we're treating the person we married the right
way.
Diane
Sollee, smartmarriages.com
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month &
Clergy Appreciation Day is the
second Sunday in October
October 10, 2010
Click above for link to
Clergy Appreciation Ideas
Congratulations to Pastor Price and Betty on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
There isn't a word that a preacher can say,
No matter how lovely or true,
Nor is there a prayer that his eager lips pray
That can preach such a sermon as you.
You vowed to serve Christ, and men know that you did.
They're watching the things that you do;
There isn't an action of yours that is hid,
Men are watching and studying you.
You say you're "no preacher"; yes, but you preach
A wonderful sermon each day;
The acts of your life are the things that you teach,
It isn't the things that you say.
Oh, Christians, remember, you bear His dear Name,
Your lives are for others to view,
You are living examples; men praise you or blame,
And measure all Christians by you.
by
Florence Belle Anderson
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friends that are serving
in the Military in Iraq and Afghanistan, and all over the world.
Scott, Kyle, Jeff, Dan, Lon
P.,
Travis J., Nathan, Enrique, John,
Kenneth M., Tom G., Daryl J.,
Gabe C., Gerome L.,
Nick & John H.,
Billy S., Chad, Joe G., Foard W.,
Alex B., John R., Frank G.,
Bryan M., Jeff D., Debra R.,
Kristina M., Shannan S.,
Shaun M., Matthew A., Christina
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FREEDOM
By Roger W. Hancock
Ring
the Bells of Freedom,
and liberty tolls for we.
Quench the Ring of Freedom,
and oppression tolls for thee.
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September 11th
I think perhaps the most significant moment after 9/11, or during
9/11, was Flight 93. We had people on an airplane, flying across our
country. They thought they were on a business trip, or traveling -- thought
it was a normal day.
They were told on their cell phones that the enemy was using airplanes
as a weapon. They realized that the hijacked plane they were on was going to
be used to kill.
And they decided to serve something greater than themselves. In this
case, they served their country. They said a prayer, they told their loved
ones they loved them, and they drove a plane into the ground. It is a sign
to me that the great courage and heart of America is alive and strong.
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President George W. Bush ~
June 11, 2002
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Click on Jim's picture for
his healing testimony
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10 Things you Might Not Know
about your Body
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Human Feet
contain a quarter of all the bones in the body i.e. about 52
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Largest muscle
in the body is buttock muscle ‘Gluteus Maxims’
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A Man’s lungs
holds about 4 liter of air.
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Brain uses one
fifth of all the energy produced in the body.
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An average
brain has about 150,000,000 Neurons (Nerve Cells)
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We Lose 1-2
liter of water daily just through breathing and about 1.5 liter in Urine
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During a span
of one month from the conception, the fetus inside the womb increases by
50 times in length and 8000 times in weight.
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There are about
100,000 kms lengthy blood vessels inside our body which is 2.5 times the
periphery of the earth.
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Nerve cells
don’t divide or reproduce. Once they destroy, they are destroyed for
ever.
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Surface area of
the air sacs of our lungs (from where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange
takes place in the blood) is 40 times greater then the area covered by
skin.
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National Cholesterol Education Month - September
Click
above for info on Cholesterol Education
SEPTEMBER
BACK TO SCHOOL
Tips for parents about helping keep your child motivated
throughout this school year can be found at Keeping Kids Motivated Website.
Click below.
Back
to School
Safety Tips
Riding the
Bus
School bus transportation is safe. In fact, buses are safer than cars! Even so,
last year, approximately 26 students were killed and another 9,000 were injured
in incidents involving school buses. More often than not, these deaths and
injuries didn't occur in a crash, but as the pupils were entering and exiting
the bus. Remember these safety tips:
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Have a safe place to wait
for your bus, away from traffic and the street.
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Stay away from the bus
until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.
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When being dropped off,
exit the bus and walk ten giant steps away from the bus. Keep a safe distance
between you and the bus. Also, remember that the bus driver can see you best
when you are back away from the bus.
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Use the handrail to enter
and exit the bus.
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Stay away from the bus
until the driver gives his/her signal that it's okay to approach.
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Be aware of the street
traffic around you. Drivers are required to follow certain rules of the
road concerning school buses, however, not all do.
Protect yourself and watch out!
As I was finishing the editing on this website, I began to reflect about
September 11th. I said to myself, "I will never forget that day!" Then I
thought again and said, "I should do more than just remember this day."
Here are some suggestions:
1. Those you know who are in the military, call them, send them a letter or
email letting them know how much you appreciate their service.
2. If you see any member of our armed forces, go up to them, tell them you
support them and appreciate the sacrifices they are making and you are praying
for them.
3. In many of our malls there are recruiting stations for the different
branches, go in, acknowledge them and their commitment to protecting us and
our country.
4. Wear something RED on Fridays. This is an outward sign of your support for
our troops.
5. Fly the American flag, show your neighbors that you are proud to be an
American.
Please click on our picture
to read
"What We Believe"
We hope you have enjoyed
our website, please let us know if we can improve or add something you would
like to see in the future. Have a wonderful safe summer.
God bless you, all our love and prayers.
Jim and Connie
Do you know Jesus as Lord?
"For God
so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in
Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
~ John 3:16 ~
Click on
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