7250 Lancaster Pike Hockessin, DE 19707 Hockessin United Methodist Church’s Mission Statement “Share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with our community” February 11 – February 17, 2015 BRING YOUR SWEETHEART TO BREAKFAST! Sunday, Feb. 15th 9:15 - 11:30 a. m. in Faith Hall Sponsored by: Appalachia Service Project Proceeds: 2015 Summer Mission trip Bring yourself, your family, friends & neighbors Bring a hearty appetite Enjoy great food and fellowship: Menu will include: Pancakes, sausage, Fresh Fruit, Cereal (for children), Coffee, Tea, Milk and Juice Cost: Free (but donations will be accepted) Hockessin Church to provide “QR Code” . . . DATE Wed., Feb. 11 Hockessin United Methodist Church will be connecting quickly with donors by providing another option for giving donations! To make it faster and easier for smartphone users to donate, Hockessin Church is offering a Quick Response (QR) code, a two dimensional barcode much like the barcodes you see in grocery stores or at Wal-Mart. How do you use a QR code? If you have a smart phone, you would go to your phone’s marketplace and download what is called a “QR code reader.” Once installed, you simply open the QR code reader and scan the QR code image that will be included as a part of our Sunday morning worship bulletins. For additional information, please contact any member of our Finance Team! Thurs., Feb. 12 Friday, Feb. 13 Sunday, Feb. 15 TIME ACTIVITY 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry – Room 2 Small Group – The Prophets Bible Study (John) – Café Youth Small Group – Founders Hall Small Group – Room 18 Men’s Music Group – Music Rm Bible Study on Joel – Rm 13 Gamers Unite – Café Joyful Noise Choir Heavenly Angels Choir Martial Arts – Faith Hall Festive Ringers Joyful Sound Ringers Chancel Choir – Music Room Volleyball – Faith Hall Worship – Traditional ASP “Sweetheart” Breakfast Worship – Contemporary Sunday School for all ages Worship – Traditional Sunday School – Adults Youth Vocal Ensemble Volleyball – Faith Hall Family Promise Dinner/Activities Women’s Bible Study – Café Threads of Comfort – Rm 4 Family Promise Dinner/Activities Martial Arts – Faith Hall True Light Praise Team Clothes Closet – Clients Family Promise Dinner/Activities 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. The Hockessin Crier is published weekly by Hockessin United Methodist Church 7250 Lancaster Avenue Hockessin, DE 19707 302-239-3030 Monday, Feb. 16 Web: www.hockessinumc.org Editor: Laura A. Martin Church Crier items may be sent to: [email protected] Pastors: Rob Townsend Laura A. Martin Church Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Deadline for copy: 12:00 Noon on Friday Editor reserves the right to edit for content and space Tuesday, Feb. 17 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CELEBRATING CLUSTER Jennifer Browell Cluster Leader The Heavenly Angels sang “Guide Us, Lord” at the 8:30 a.m. worship service last Sunday Leah Wardwell joined the choir on the synthesizer Music Notes Barbara Jones Director of Music Ministries Chancel Choir – rehearses on Thursday, Feb. 12th at 7:30 p.m. Joyful Sound Ringers – split rehearsals continue this Thursday, Feb 12th. Festival ringers rehearse from 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. and the full bell choir rehearses from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. True Light Praise Team – rehearsal is on Monday, Feb. 16th at 7:00 p.m. Pictured L to R from back row: Leah Wardwell, Molly Alexander, Sydney Whiteman, Maddy Hounsell, Sami Whiteman, Abby Alexander, Libby Ciarlo, Ava Gavin, Carrie Wiig, Lily Gavin and Brendan Wardwell Our Record of Faithfulness Cherub Choir (4 and 5 year olds) – is held during their regular Sunday School class. Joyful Noise Choir (Kindergarten – 2nd grade) – rehearses this Thurs. Feb. 12th from 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Heavenly Angels Choir (3 – 5th grade) – rehearses this Thurs., Feb. 12th from 5:20 – 5:50 p.m. Awesome job on Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. service. We sing next Wednesday @ the Ash Wednesday service. Please dress in your black t-shirts and meet for warm-up @ 6:10 p.m. Youth Vocal Ensemble (6th – 12th grade) – we sing at the Ash Wednesday service on February 18th. Please tell Mrs. Jones if you are not able to sing that evening. Our accent color will be purple with either black or white. Please plan to meet me at 6:00 p.m. that evening for warm-ups. Last Week’s Worship Attendance 8:30 am – 97 9:45 am – 130 11:00 am – 83 Total – 310 2014 YTD Avg. – 279.7 2015 YTD Avg. – 302.3 General Budget ‘13-14 YTD Offerings: $426,172 ‘13-14 YTD Budget: $453,406 ‘13-14 YTD Difference -$27,234 ‘14-15 YTD Offerings: $488,193 ‘14-15 YTD Budget: $460,516 ‘14-15 YTD Difference +$27,677 Capital Budget ‘13-14 YTD Offerings: $83,934 ‘13-14 YTD Budget: $126,338 ‘13-14 YTD Difference -$42,404 ‘14-15 YTD Offerings: $89,331 ‘14-15 YTD Budget: $77,108 ‘14-15 YTD Difference +$12,223 Missions Budget ‘13-14 YTD Offerings: $40,403 ’13-14 YTD Budget: $36,923 ‘13-14 YTD Difference +$3,480 ‘14-15 YTD Offerings: $54,148 ‘14-15 YTD Budget: $38,769 14-15 YTD Difference +$15,379 Worship assistants, cont. 8:30 – Ken Banaszak 9:45 – Derek Pinchot February 15th 8:30 – Lydia Deaton & Emma Connolly 9:45 – Whit Daley 11:00 – Geoffrey Browell 8:30 – Ted Brown 11:00 – Barry Crozier 8:30 – Jamie & Chris Mosberg 9:45 – Tom & Rhonda Vichich 11:00 – Ken Buddenbohn & Fil Sherry 11:00 – Joe Pryor Jessica Brumbaugh Dottie Andrews, Jessica Brumbaugh, Linda Cook, Susan Cooley, & Beth Terkula The chart for reserving flowers for a particular Sunday can be found on the bulletin board near the coat racks (off the main lobby) Persons/Families wishing to contribute altar flowers may contact the following florist: Eastburn Flower Shop 302-995-6812 8:30 – Kay & Ted Brown; Jean Jenkins; Dian Arthurs 9:45 – Pat Conley; Steve & Amy Hurff 11:00 – Robert Reed; Paul Taylor; Roger & Judy Francis 8:30 – Mona Laughlin 9:45 – Joyce Cook 11:00 – Joyce Cook Actors/Actresses Needed (grades 6 to adult): for a skit about the prodigal son. If your son, daughter or YOU enjoy acting, please send an email to Barb Jones or call 302-239-3034 and leave your name expressing an interest. The date for the skit will be determined soon. We need to assess if there is enough interest for this one time obligation. CHURCH FAMILY NEWS Laura A. Martin T he season of Lent is a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter. The word Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon lencten, which means "spring," the time of the lengthening of days. At first Lent was a time to prepare new converts for baptism on Easter Eve. They were taught the gospel message and the Lord's Prayer. They prayed, fasted, and did penance. Eventually, Lent became a time of reflection and self-examination for all Christians. Ash Wednesday he season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. Worship for the day focuses on the themes of sin and death in the light of God's redeeming love in Jesus Christ. Traditional words in the service are "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Ash Wednesday may fall anytime from February 3 to March 10. T Colors for Ash Wednesday ray or other dark earth tones are especially appropriate as are rough textured cloths such as burlap--to suggest sack cloth and ashes. Purple, the Lenten color may be used. G Significance of Ashes cripture refers to ashes both as a sign of mortality and a sign of repentance. In many churches palms used on Palm Sunday the previous year are burned and mixed with oil to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. During the service the ashes are used to make a cross on the forehead of each worshipper. S Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper Wednesday, February 18 ● 5:30 p.m. ● Faith Hall Supper served continuously from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5.00 for adults $3.00 – children ages 6-12 Free for children ages 5 & under Child Care: 5:15 – 8:00 p.m. Room 7 & 8 February 18th 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary (Child Care provided) Coming next week Sermon/Small Group Series February 15 – March 22 Sunday, February 22nd (after each service) The Girl Scouts, as you know, is a wonderful organization that helps girls learn responsible citizenship, character development, and selfreliance through participation in a wide range of activities and educational programs. Support Sammi Muncey as she continues her quest toward her Gold Award (the equivalent of the Eagle Scout). To learn more about the Girl Scouts, visit www.girlscouts.org. TWO SONS One who kept the rules. One who broke them. ONE FATHER Who loved them both. Join us in rediscovering the heart of the Christian faith. Join a small group via www.hockessinumc.org or by contacting Ted Brown at 302-633-0608 or his email at [email protected] The ticket price is $69 and estimates for hotel rooms are between $70 and $90 per person (one room shared by 2 women. If more want to share a room, the price per person would be less.) So, the total cost for the weekend (including meals, gas and parking -- we will carpool) is between $160 and $200. For additional information, please contact Robbie Deike, [email protected] Women’s Bible Study Youth Fellowship members, friends & family February 21st Blue Mountain Palmerton, PA Leave Hockessin @ 7:00 a.m. Monday, February 16 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Holy Grounds Café (for additional information contact Keith Heitz, For additional information, download a registration form from the youth website, www.humcstudentsministries.com or contact Keith Heitz, 302-239-3030. Because space is limited, please register by Sunday, February 1st! Date: Thursday afternoons (Holy Grounds Café) Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Calling all “gamers” interested in getting together on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to play cards, dominos, scrabble, etc. This will be a casual get together – no firm commitment necessary – just come when you are able – and have fun with other Hockessin United Methodist Church friends! If you have any games you really enjoy, please bring it along and share it with us! Our goal is to begin “getting together” on Thursday, October 16 in the Holy Grounds Café. For additional information, please contact Joan Dey, 302-239-5459, Carole Gerhard, 610-2748357 or Donna Leo, 610-268-8446 Interested in connecting with a small group? Contact Ted Brown, [email protected] Shopping…the new way to Donate! HUMC is currently enrolled in the UMCMarket, where a many major retailers (Kohls, Starbucks, Amazon, Staples) participate. UMC Market, makes it possible for Hockessin Church to receive donations from your favorite retailers every time you make an online purchase. Once you enroll, when you do an online search, you will see the UMC logo next to retailers who participate! When you go to a site, you will see a brief pop-up that tells you UMCMarket has been activated, and the percentage that the store will donate. That’s it! Just order as usual. Once at least $100 has been donated by all members combined, the church will receive a donation. Just think how much our membership could contribute to the life and ministry of the church if we all sign up and the stores we buy from donate 1% of our online holiday purchases to HUMC!! Yours in Ministry, The Finance Committee Threads of Comfort & Love Monday mornings 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. Room 4 Please join us for fellowship, coffee, etc. every Monday morning from 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 4 as we make comfort pillows for Hospice, Helen Graham Chemo Center, as well as the children at A. I. DuPont Children’s Hospital. In addition, we will also sew hats for chemo patients and stockings for soldiers. Threads of Comfort & Love is a sewing ministry meeting the needs of persons in times of crisis. Help us to make an eternal difference in someone's life today. To volunteer and for additional information, contact Joyce Cook, 302-234-2166 or [email protected] Sunday, February 15th 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. R oom 3 Visit: www.hockessinumc.org Click on: electronic giving in the menu (follow instructions) COMMUNICATIONS CLUSTER Carl Immediato Cluster Leader Join the Conversation! Upper Room Daily Devotionals are now available on the Hockessin United Methodist Church’s HUMC web site. To read the Daily Devotional, go to www.hockessinumc.org and click on Daily Devotional under the "Member Area" tab. Were you out of town on Sunday or do you simply want to listen to Sunday's sermon again? Recordings of the Sunday Messages are now posted online at the church's website and in the iTunes Store. You can go to www.hockessinumc.org and look for Sermon Audio Series under the Media Center tab. Click on the listen button and you can play the recording on your computer or you can download it to play on your MP3 player. You can also post comments or questions about the sermons. Hockessin United Methodist Church Clothing is now available! Arrangements have been made with Lands' End to custom embroider the Hockessin United Methodist Church logo on shirts, cap, bags and other items. You can order them online through the custom Lands' End store we created. All items will be shipped directly to the address of your choosing. You may pick from a variety of items, styles and colors, though at the moment only adult sizes are available. To browse or purchase HUMC clothing, go to www.hockessinumc.org/store We regularly take pictures and videos of Church activities to help spread the love and grace of Jesus Christ. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let our camera operators know! DEVELOPING CLUSTER Faith Café Room 4 @ 11:00 Denise Knestaut Cluster Leader February 15th 9:45 a.m. – classes for all ages 11:00 a.m. – classes for adults Parents of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 are asked to leave them in Room 23 at 9:45 a.m. for a time of Gathering. . they will then be escorted to their respective rooms. Pre-K class will be held in Room 6. For additional information, contact Kelly @ [email protected]. K -- Grade 5 Feb. 15th 9:45 a.m. For many, Bible stories are the food that sustains them, but have you ever wondered why God would put a tree in the Garden of Eden and then tell Adam and Eve not to eat its fruit? Or what God was up to when he ordered Abraham to kill his son Isaac? What do these stories teach us? In What's God Up To?, provocative and popular biblical author Amy-Jill Levine asks edgy questions about familiar Bible stories, causing them to lose their familiarity so we can consider them anew. You'll see why as you discover the David and Bathsheba story from Uriah's point of view and revisit the story of Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman from her perspective. Each session will include a short video segment, followed by a Scripture study, so bring your Bible. Topics include: The Temptation in the Garden The Sacrifice of Isaac David & Bathsheba The Prodigal son The Canaanite Woman Jesus with Mary & Martha Grab a cup of tea or coffee and join Sara Thompson and Karen Goodwin for at 11:00 a.m. in Room 4 as you discern how you fit into these “familiar stories” and experience God’s grace anew! SUNDAYS @ 11:00 A.M. Discipleship Plus Wednesday Nights - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Founders' Hall ROOM 18 “You will only make this journey once, what kind of journey will it be?” Many things in life are uncertain, and it's often difficult for people to accept God's promises without having doubts. Doubts are a normal part of life, but Christians can know their awareness and faith in God will give them the ability to weather the storms and doubts they face on life's journey. Is it possible to really trust God to keep His promises? How can you know for sure that God really loves and cares for you? Dealing with Doubt shows how to have a personal, growing relationship with God, and shows how to find peace in Him, in our hearts, and with others. God will provide the strength we need. He isn't going anywhere. He is there every step of the journey. Based on Billy Graham’s opus “The Journey”, you’ll find a wealth of insight as you learn from Graham’s ministry experience. The fourth 6-week session, Dealing with Doubt currently meets at 11:00 a.m. in Room 18, led by Bob and Kathy Heffelfinger. Is your love for other believers growing? Just as our physical lives need nourishment, our spiritual lives need the nourishment provided by Scripture and our fellow believers. Dealing with Doubt explores the joys, triumphs, and conflicts that you will encounter along the journey of your spiritual life. Call Bob or Kathy at 302-239-2964, for more information. All youth in grades 6 -12 are invited to join us every Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Founders' Hall for Discipleship Plus. Discipleship Plus is a 30-week discipleship program that seeks to lead small groups through 4 levels of study on prayer, scripture, faith, salvation, commitment, and understanding the Holy Spirit. Each session will include interactive lessons with activities, multimedia presentations, discussion, and prayer. There will also be times for fellowship and just getting to know each other better. It is recommended that youth attend as many sessions as possible as these sessions will build upon one another. However, everyone is welcome to join us whenever you are able. We hope you will choose to join us for this amazing, faith building series! Wednesday evening, Feb. 11 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Holy Grounds Café Discover God's transforming message of love and hope in the Gospel of John. Communicating the good news in a very personal and powerful way, this vivid and intimate portrait of Jesus Christ will transform your life as it has millions of others since it was first written over nineteen centuries ago! Bringing your Bible, a notebook, and an open heart, grab a cup of coffee or tea in the Holy Grounds Café and join Karen Coen and Sharon Lynch as they take you on an exciting journey through John’s eyes, and pen, to witness the ministry of Jesus. (For additional information, contact Sharon Lynch, 302-239-7999) Thursday morning, Feb. 12 9:30 a.m. Room 13 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions." Joel 2:28 Much of the book of Joel concerns a terrible locust plague that causes starvation for animals and humans. Joel takes this as a sign that people should lament and repent. After God responds positively in 2:18, the book moves from historical events to conjecture about the end-time (the Day of the Lord) when the world will be changed and when strange and frightening signs will appear (2:30-32). This section of Joel is quoted in the account of the Pentecost experience in Acts 2:17-21. If not for the use of Joel 2:28-29 by Acts, we probably would not pay much attention to Joel. But, as is true of other prophets, Joel does remind us of a number of important points. God is at work in the world, there are consequences to human behavior, lament and repentance are appropriate responses to disaster, and hope is always the last word. Bring your Bible, a notebook, and an open heart, grab a cup of coffee and join Pastor Laura as she take you on an exciting journey through a study of the minor prophets. MISSIONS CLUSTER Join us for... Kevin Goodwin Cluster Leader We are currently accepting registrations for those interested in participating with us on our 2015 Appalachia Service Project mission trip. Our date for the trip is June 20-27, 2015. All youth who wish to attend this trip must be at least entering the 9th grade by the Fall of 2015. Adults wishing to attend are also asked to register via the link below. Registrations at this point are merely for expressing interest in attending and being added to our trip communications. Commitments will be requested prior to November 1st along with a $50 deposit. For more information and to express your interest in being a part of this trip, as well as to complete our registration contact form, please register at: www.humcstudentministries.com/asp-2015.html Bring canned goods & non-perishable Items on Sunday, February 22nd Items may be left by the mail center located by the sanctuary Beyond Box City 2015! Saturday, March 7th-Sunday, March 8th, St. Mark's UMC, 1700 Limestone Road Wilmington, DE 19804 ...Thinking Beyond the Box to Raise Funds and Awareness for Families' Pathway to Home For more information and to express your interest in being a part of this ministry, please contact Bob Heffelfinger, [email protected] EMMANUEL DINING ROOM NURTURING CLUSTER Patricia Conley Cluster Leader NEEDS YOU! Janet Banaszak Volunteer Coordinator Hockessin United Methodist Church's association with this Ministry of Caring is one of the longest mission programs supported by our church. On the 9th day of each month, volunteers from our congregation prepare and serve the noon meal at Emmanuel Dining Room located at Second and Jackson Street in Wilmington. The meal is prepared at the dining room or in our church kitchen. The Ministry of Caring supplies most of the food and enough is prepared to serve 200. Volunteers are always needed! A sign-up sheet may be found in the main lobby at the Welcome Center or by contacting Janet Banaszak, 302-239-1188 Sunday, February 15th 9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Faith Hall Proceeds: 2015 Summer Mission trip Along with the “Sweetheart’s Breakfast,” members of the Appalachia Service Project teams are sponsoring a Bake Sale to raise funds for this year’s 2015 Mission trip. If any person, group or class would like to donate items for this ministry, please contact Keith Heitz, 302-239-3030 or email him, www.humcstudentministries.com Wednesday, Feb. 11th 1:00 p.m. Room 2 Join fellow “knitters” for a couple “relaxing” hours as we knit/crochet prayer shawls to share with those of our congregation who are ill, elderly, grieving, etc., as well as winter hats to be distributed through the Clothes Closet. Patterns will be provided. For additional information, contact Virginia McCathern, 302-2341959. Monday & Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Saturdays – 10:00 a.m. in Faith Hall Youth and Adult Martial Arts Wellness Program: Regular participation in a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Martial Arts training produce happier, healthier, and safer people. Join our martial arts classes held in Faith Hall! Classes are for children and adults. Youth must be at least the age of 7 to participate. For more information, contact Chad or Penny Carmack, 302-5987596. GROCERY GIFT CARDS ON SALE (supports mission projects) If you shop at ACME, Giant Foods, or Shoprite, purchase 'gift' cards at the Welcome Center on any Sunday. Available after each service, stores rebate Hockessin Church four – five (4-5%) of each gift card dollar sold. Proceeds from the sale of all gift cards benefit mission ministries of the church. In addition, shoppers at Zingos can drop off their register receipts in the lobby as well. Zingo's will redeem these at one (1%) of face value and those funds are given to our Clothes Closet to help stock their shelves. The Prodigal God Saturday, February 28 6:00 p.m. The Empty Nester’s get together for February will be dinner at Café Napoli on Kirkwood Highway. To reserve your spot, please contact Mary Alyce Thompson, [email protected] or 302239-6098, by Saturday, February 21st if you plan to join us. by Timothy Keller Begins February 15, 2015! Finding Your Place at the table! The Prodigal God, our Lenten sermon/small group Lenten Study series for 2015, allows you to discover the amazing depths of God’s extravagant love! Two sons, one who kept the rules religiously and one who broke them all. One father who loved both lost sons beyond anything they could imagine. Discover how this passage applies to your life and how you will experience a lifechanging message of forgiveness and new life! For more information contact: Robbie Deike, 302-598-3802 Pastor Laura, 302-239-3030 The Wilmington District United Methodist Men’s 15th Annual George Brown Memorial Bowl-a-Thon Saturday, Feb. 21st 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Elk Lanes 406 Bow Street Elkton, MD Cost: $25.00 per person (Team of 5) The Bowl-a-Thon enables the District Methodist Men to raise most of its annual operating funds, as well as offer fellowship opportunities that you will have in bowling with others from local churches across the district. For additional information, contact Ken Buddenbohn, 302-234-9222, or [email protected]. If YOU or your family is interested in participating in this event, please contact Ken by Sunday, Feb. 15th. (Make check payable to HUMC with UMM Bowl-a-Thon on the memo line) February 27th 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Founder’s Hall All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to be a part of this fellowship event. For more information, contact Keith Heitz, Director of Youth Ministries, 302-239-3030 Saturday, February 21st 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Faith Hall Hockessin U. M. Church All men affiliated with HUMC are invited to be a part of this small group. For additional information, contact Ken Buddenbohn, 302234-9222 or [email protected] WELCOMING/ENGAGING Sheila Flexer Cluster Leader Welcoming is a Lifestyle “I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matt. 25:35 Welcoming Tip for February We can’t be the one congregation for all people, but we can offer Christian love and concern when we are with a newcomer. Even if the person decides we don’t offer what they want or need, they won’t go away feeling ignored if we have a true spirit of welcoming and hospitality. Trees along Perkins Run in Sherwood Forest, Arden, DE. Photo & prayer copyright©2013 by Danny N. Schweers Was water here first or was it the word? The upstart rocks and the trees that hug them speak our language but it isn't English. God's word goes forth. It does not return empty. Care Capsule © Jesus said, “You are the light of the world, let your light shine…” and this should create a small menu for accomplishing just that in everyday life. We need not advertise that this is what we are working at. We just modestly – but boldly – sprinkle gifts wherever we go . . .gifts that are wonderful blessings to both the giver and the receiver. Gift 7 . . .Smile Generously. Your smile is always available. Remember to turn it on. Anyone, regardless of age, or level of intelligence, can lift another’s spirits with a smile. Putting on a smile makes the person offering the smile feel better. Not only is that person lifted, the one smiling is, too. (from Care Capsule by Dr. James R. Kok)
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