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Praise Magazine is published monthly and distributed for free in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. Celebrating people and how they are making a difference.

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Page 1: Praise Magazine-Premiere Issue

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Premier Issue

Free! Take One. Or two...Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

~Buddha

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Publisher, Editor and General Manager Shari Wilson

Creative Director Natasha King, Creative One Designs

Contributors Bishop LW Francisco, Mrs. Hubbard, Brenda Pool, John L. Horton, Alfreada Brown-Kelly, Mike Weiss, Cyndi Guyton, Peninsula Agency on Ag-ing, Kathy Monteith, Dr. Shaye

Ad Sales For advertising rates or to sell for Praise, call 757-244-7069.

About the Cover On the Cover, Hampton business owner Sandra Gardner of Fun Fetal Photos. Can we SPEAK about great service, good idea, and a fantastic woman–then let’s talk about Sandra Gardner. Sandra is just one of the incredible business owners we have here in Hampton and Poquoson. Read more about her in this issue of SPEAK. About Us Praise is a free circulation magazine published twelve times a year by Peninsula Publishing Group, LLC. Copies are available for free at area places of worship, businesses and by subscrip-tion. Subscription is $30 per year and available by sending a request for membership via email to [email protected].

The opinions expressed in Praise are those of the contributing writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Praise or its advertisers. Reproduc-tion in whole or in part of any material in this publications without permission is strictly prohib-ited. ©2008 All Rights Reserved.

The staff thanks you and the advertisers of Praise for supporting this publication. Your continued support will enable Praise to bless, inspire, encour-aged and hopefully provoke thought in the local citizens of Hampton Roads’ communities.

Member of: Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Com-merce, Retail Alliance, Peninsula Women’s Network

To advertise or contribute, contact us by phone at 244-7069 or e-mail at [email protected].

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Writer’s Corner

Summer Memories

Recipe Corner

How’s The Market?

Selling Your Home

Healthy Living

Giving Back

In Your Words

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By: Bishop L. W. Francisco III

One of the interesting things I have learned

in life is the value of giving back. I have had

the opportunity to meet people from all

walks of life and the one consistent thing I

have noticed is, usually all successful people

have learned the merit of giving back.

“Give and It shall be given unto you..” This

principle is embraced by the majority of

successful people in all walks of life.

My question is simply this, when is the last

time you gave back? Have you invested your

time, talents and treasures in someone

other than yourself? To be truly fulfilled

most find that it is not just having enough

or an abundance for ourselves. What kind

of world would it be if we were the only

person on earth and had access to every-

thing we could ever imagine, but no one to

share it with. I can only surmise it would be

quite a miserable existence.

Life mandates and shouts at us

RECIPROCITY. True happiness and total

fulfillment comes through reproducing

your life experience and investing into the

empowerment and betterment of others.

I personally get great fulfillment out of

seeing lives that I have had the opportunity

to speak into, and see the fruit of a life

changed for the better.

The philosophy “each one reach one” is

the salvation of our post modern soci-

ety; change is always good, but there are

some values and absolutes that need to

be embraced and carried into the 21st

century. Those of us who are of the Buster

and Boomer generations have the task of

passing on values and wholesome traditions.

I just want to encourage us all in this “Me”

generated society, not to forget where we

came from, and to make an equal invest-

ment in the lives of those in your sphere of

influence.

I can actually remember the mentors in

my life who made a profound impact on

me; some have passed on, but they still live

because their values and principles still

live in me. I want to continue the legacy of

passing on those values and principles even

if it takes away some of my “Me” time to

make it happen. My daily prayer is “don’t let

me be so “Me” conscious and arrogant that

I think the world should halt and revolve

around me. I am just a servant of human-

ity, and true fulfillment is not in how much

I can accumulate but how much I can give

away.

May we all recognize that we are just

servant leaders called to make a differ-

ence in the areas assigned to us. Let’s make

RECIPROCITY the norm and not an anom-

aly. We are all called to make this world a

better place, and can do that if “EACH ONE

REACHES ONE.”

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Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do.

~Kahlil Gibran

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.

~Author UnknownYou must be the change you wish to see in the world.

~Mahatma Ghandi

pE Opl E m a k ing aDifference

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Lynne Flanary is a consultant with Mary Kay Inc. who has just qualified as a Star Recruiter. She lives with her hus-band Bruce in Newport News. They are ex-missionaries to Japan and have two daughters and a son. Both are very active members of Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton. Lynne is also an office manager for a title company in Newport News.

Several years ago it was determined their son had progres-sive kidney disease and would eventually need a kidney transplant. Her husband will be donating one of his kidneys and the kidney transplant will happen some time this year.

Lynne continually amazes me, her tremendous faith and calm demeanor never reveal the circumstances she and her family face. I envision Lynne as a swan moving calmly on the water, never showing the constant paddling going on beneath the surface. I applaud her for her positive attitude and contagious faith.

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There is always a ray of hope and good will that is displayed by someone who has not gotten caught up in selfishness that we see today. One of those people is my neighbor, Tourgee Bryant. My neighbor exemplifies a special quality that is hard to find today.

He spent five years in the Marine Corps but was dis-charged in 1989 after he was involved in an accident that left him partially disabled. He went through several surgeries and spent 10 months in the veteran’s rehab learning to walk again.

He is a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His time is spent transporting his family to or from appoint-ments, jobs and working in our neighborhood. You never have to ask him to do anything because if he sees that something around your homes has been ne-glected, he gladly uses his landscaping expertise to help. Even in a wheelchair, Tourgee works tirelessly, regardless of weather conditions. He never expects anything in re-turn, he just does it for the pride in knowing that he has done another good deed. Sometimes he gets help from his wife, Deborah or his grandson, Devin.

A few weeks ago, several mailboxes were just barely hanging on to their posts. And Tourgee came to the

rescue! He not only secured the boxes, but also painted them and neatly fixed the area around them, pulling out unsightly weeds.

He once told me, “As a child growing up, my parents taught me to help other people.” It is evident that he learned those lessons well because of the kindness he exhibits in our neighborhood. He is warm, friendly and trustworthy. Our community could definitely use more people with these characteristics.

Tourgee travels once a year to locations throughout the United States to compete in the National Veteran’s Wheelchair Games. He is die-hard Redskin’s fan and the sign on his garage that declares his driveway as “Redskins Drive.”

He is to be commended for his labors of love in our small community called Wythe Crossing.

Tourgee, we love and respect you and say Thank You for being a Brother’s Keeper

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Have you every heard of free carpet and pad? How about free vinyl? I bet you never have. If you are like me, I am always wondering what the catch is. If it is free, there has to be a catch. If you are giving me something, what do you want in return? I am sure that is what a lot of travelers riding down North King Street this past May were thinking. FREE CARPET. RIGHT!

Right they were. For those that stopped they found carpet, padding and vinyl remnants and rolls free. The new owner (2nd generation of family) of a long-standing carpet company that sat for over 10 years on North King Street before mov-ing to their new home at 1645-2 West Pembroke Avenue in Hampton did just that. He gave away truckloads of carpet to anyone that stopped. The catch–pick it up and take it with you.

The recipients ranged from new homeowners who had spent all their funds getting a new place, to mothers, who needed new carpet but could not afford it due to other rising costs. Or the family, that could only afford to have carpet installed in one of the five rooms that needed it. There were tears of joy, shouts of thanks and a humble business owner that just gave not expecting anything in return.

When James Wilson was asked why he didn’t just sell the carpet at a reduced rate and make some money. He asked “Why?” When asked why he would even think about giving away inventory, was he going out of business? He stated, “No, I just wanted to bless people today. I have a choice. I can haul it to my new shop. I can sell it on the weekends. Or I can just give it to people in the community.” Give he did. Two truckloads went to a local charity and two truckloads went to strangers. News traveled fast that day. People stopped by just to see if it was true–a carpet guy was giving away good carpet. Others came back by with loved ones that needed carpet. Others just stopped by to meet this man with a big heart and strong sense of giving.

So often those that do small acts of kindness go unrecog-nized. James Wilson of C&J Carpet Sales and Installations was our biggest giver that day. We recognize that and thank him. All that got carpet, pad, vinyl or a little bit of it all that day, will definitely think C&J Carpet Sales next time we think about anything flooring. He may or may not gain business from this big give away, but we do know that he will be blessed in return. Hopefully, we all will be inspired enough to bless someone else.ca

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As an African-American male of 67 years, I found Senator Obama’s recent comments about “black fathers’ responsibility” to be timely and relevant. There have been some who have accused Obama (and Bill Cosby) of falsely accusing “some” black men/fathers of things that they have no control over. However, I do not take that view. And, I strongly believe that “most” black men/fathers can do what needs to done when it comes to our children and families.

For over two decades, I have worked directly with young African Americans, particularly inner-city and public housing males. I have been a student and teacher of African-American history for more than forty years. During this time, I have seen – and still see – too many young African Americans, especially males, who have given up hope. They simply don’t believe in themselves. They don’t think they are worthy or deserving of the “good life.” Despite my best efforts, I have not been nearly as successful as I would have liked. There have been successes, but it is the failures and potential fail-ures that keep me awake at night.

For things to get better, black fathers and other adult males have to do more as “parents, providers, protec-tors, and promisers.” Regardless of how our condition came about, we are our solutions and salvation. If it is to be, it is up to us! We can do this!

I propose a basic and simplistic plan for empowering our children, families and communities:

We need a strong and supportive family base, beginning with a married mother and father. While this may not always be possible, it should be seriously sought after.

We need a solid educational foundation. In the 21st century, it is almost impossible to make it otherwise. A good education is like “life insurance,” it is much better to have it than not to have it.

We need a viable means of economy and support. We cannot expect others to do those things that we should do for ourselves. We must always remember and prac-tice the “golden rule of economics”: “He who has the gold gets to make the rules.”

We can do this, for we are a strong, resilient and resourceful people. And, more importantly, our children, families and communities deserve no less. Without further delay, we must overcome these human condi-tions of academic inadequacy, family instability, economic poverty, social deprivation, and political inequity.

It has been said that “true character” is defined by what you are willing to do when the spotlight has been turned off, the applause has died down, and no one is around to give you credit. As African-American men, we have the opportunity of a lifetime to define our “true character” as parents, protectors, providers, and prom-isers. Let us do what needs to be done!

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Victorious InspirationsVictorious InspirationsPersonalized Cards

•Bookmarks

•Framed Poetry

•And Much More!

•By Alfreada Brown-Kelly

Author of Transformation of The Mind,

Body & Soul ON SALE NOW!

ONLY AVAILABLE AT:Barnes & Noble • BordersAmazon.com • iUniverse

757-344-1550email: [email protected]

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What or who inspired you to start writing?

I have always been an avid reader. The more I read, I said “Wow! I should write a book. But you always have doubts. My book club members started reading some of my poetry and

said,”Okay.”When are you going to become published?” I attended a publishing workshop and the rest is history.

Is there a special type of environment you need to write in?

No. If I am driving and a thought comes to me, I will pull over and write it down. If I am sleeping and a thought enters my mind, I will wake up and write it down. If I don’t write it down, I will not remember a thing the next morning. I have to have a pen and pad on the nightstand.

Who is your favorite author?

My favorite author is Tracy Price Thompson. Tracy Price

Thompson is a diverse writer that has proven that she has what it takes to be successful in the literary world. Some of her works include Chocolate Sangria, A Woman’s Worth and an anthology titled African Proverbs for the People.

When did you feel like you had made it as an author?

I knew I was an author when I held my book in my hand for the first time.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, spending time with my daughter and participat-ing in debates.

What is your favorite saying?

You reap what you sow.

What are you currently working on?

My next poetry book!

How to contact the author:

[email protected]

Alfreada Brown Kelly of Hampton Author of: Transformation of The Mind, Body & Soul

A poetry book that consists of heartfelt inspirations that are guaranteed to enrich and enlighten your soul.

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T his past May, Style By

Design set out to give a very special Mother’s Day gift . They began by soliciting their clients and the com-munity to nominate a deserving mom. One nomination stood out above the rest, Susan Chesman. Nominated by her boss at the Plastic Surgery Center, Susan was a perfect match for them. She was described as a woman that not only goes beyond the call of duty at work, but also is busy managing an active family. Like many mothers, she spends all of her time taking care of her family and doesn’t devote much time to herself.

Well that was all about to change. The staff at Style By Design provided Susan with a manicure, pedicure, hair cut & style, waxing, make-up, and an outfit selected for her by the salon’s wardrobe specialist . Style By Design didn’t stop with just a makeover, they also surprised Susan with flowers and a dinner gift certif icate. She can also enjoy complimentary follow up hair appointments.

When asked about her experience at Style By Design Susan remarked, “I felt like a celebrity. I am thankful that I got the opportunity to have this experience.” Delaine Milton, the salon’s wardrobe and makeup special-ist , outfitted Susan in a new dress. Debbie Forrest did some facial

waxing, Richard Weber took care of her manicure and Amanda Myers did a soothing pedicure. Melissa Edgerton administered the finishing touches with a new haircut and style.

Style By Design makes women and men feel special every day that they are open whether they are just changing a nail color or changing hair color. But on this special day, Susan Chesman touched a business more than she will realize. Her story, her struggles and her drive inspired a group of people to give more than they expected.

We have all heard about random acts of kindness and giving to others, but when was the last time you did it? It

doesn’t have to be a makeover but it can be as simple as taking in your neighbor’s garbage can. It only takes one act to make a difference.

To the staff of Style By Design, we thank you for giving back in a big way to one woman that you have forever changed, inside and out.

Style By Design is located at 888 J Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News. For hours and more informa-tion give them at call at 757-591-0283 or visit them online @ www.stylebydesignonline.com.

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Quality Interior and Exterior House and Home Painting • Commerical and Residential • Locally Owned & Operated

Vidal Painting

Vidal Painting offers affordable and professional interior and exterior painting. We can do projects ranging from large residential and commercial painting contracts to small interior jobs. We offer free estimates on all projects.

Quality and customer service are first. Our highly trained and experienced painters are dedicated to making sure that you, the Customer, are completely satisfied and happy with your home or commercial project.

757-373-5720

Does your church have an event you would like to promote here? Just e-mail at [email protected]. All faiths welcomed. First come, First served. All others may appear at www.praisemagazine.org.

Bethel Temple Wacky Wednesdays for KIDS ONLY

1705 Todds Lane, Hampton

Every Wednesday in July and August , Bethel Temple will have a different fun and exciting event planned for the kids. For more information, visit www.betheltemple.com or call Linda Richardson, 826.1426 x316

Rite of Christian Initiation

RCIA is a process designed to help those baptized or unbaptized explore the Catholic faith and discern their desire to join us at the table of the Lord. If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please join us on Thursday evenings at 7p.m. in the parish library. Next meeting: Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart located at 520 Graydon Avenue in Norfolk

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Miss Pattycake Live

Come join Miss PattyCake as she uses her two hands to clap, her heart to love, and her voice to sing praises to God!

July 26, 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Liberty Worship Center, visit www.lbcmin.com for more information and to register.

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mEDustin came to Victory Home in August 2005, broken and alone. He was separated from his wife and son, and wondering how and why he had come to this place in his life. Dustin grew up in church, and even believed that he was saved. But a re-occurring question plagued him, “If I am saved, why do I continue to live a life dominated by addiction?” His question was answered when he found Victory Home. At Victory Home, he learned how important it was to have a life-transforming relationship with God. Dustin now works in ministry full-time, and enjoys sharing God’s work in his life. “I have established long-lasting, true friendships with Christian brothers and sisters; the likes of which I’ve never had. It is a privilege to join God in what He is doing in Victory Home. He is taking me places I never thought that I would see, and it is exciting to wait in anticipation of where He may take me next.”

What is Victory Home? Victory Home is a Christ-centered, in-house addiction recovery and rehabilitation program for individuals who want help for drug or alcohol prob-lems. Program cost is free to those who are hopeless and desire to overcome their life-dominating issues.

Victory Home teaches all the basic recovery principles; however, our focus is more towards embracing the future and a new life - we call this moving beyond recovery. It is based upon the principle of transformation rather than the principle of reformation.

See their ad on Page 15 for more information.

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EXCEL Cheerleading is a non-profit organiza-tion that provides an opportunity for every girl to EXCEL. We promote excellence in cheerleading and in life by teaching valu-able lessons about sportsmanship, integrity and character. Our mission is to reach out to, and positively impact the lives of youth through the sport of cheerleading.

The EXCEL After School Program Offers:

Organized after school practices one day a week

An exciting curriculum which focuses on mastering basic cheerleading skills with a structured plan to safely incorporate more advanced skills when deemed appropriate

A safe environment equipped with mats in the practice area

An end of year Award Show and Ceremony

An opportunity for EVERY girl to EXCEL!

For more information please contact:

Cyndi Guyton at 766-1092

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Traditional IRA/Roth IRA/Stretch IRAAnnuity Strategies Mutual Fund Portfolios529 College Accounts Debt Restructuring

Assistance with Credit CorrectionHOA (HomeOwnershipAccelerator) Mortgages

Commercial-Vacant Land-Construction Loans

No Service or Consultation FeesCerti�ed Scripture Based Money Management Series Instructors

LightHouse Financial Group Mr. David W. Stagemeyer-President

Endorsed Local Provider: Dave RamseyMs. Christine Medel- VP Operations

2017 Cunningham Drive, Suite 403 [email protected]

(757) 343-6183

Representing:

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Thomasville, GA 31792, 912-228-1802

Lighting Your Way To Financial Freedom

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Meals on Wheels needs additional drivers !

The Peninsula Agency on Aging is seeking additional volunteer drivers to deliver noontime meals to homebound seniors. Delivery only takes about an hour. However, it is very important hour to our seniors who need a nutrious meal and who enjoy the daily visit from a friendly volunteer. Volunteer for one day a month, weekly or daily.

Please call PAA at 873-0541 for more information and to become part of the Meals on Wheels team!

Pennies for People

Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings and Provisions, Inc. (H.E.L.P., Inc)

H.E.L.P. is a LFCU select employee group. It is an interfaith agency sponsored by 65+ area congre-gations; Sentara Health Foundation; Spiker Hiker Bikers; The Junior Woman’s Club of Hampton, Inc.; and several other local civic and community organi-zations.

H.E.L.P. offers assistance to the homeless, hungry and those in financial crisis. They also provide both medical and dental care through their free clinics for the uninsured and underserved.

This spring, the “Pennies for People campaign” kicks off. It’s an easy way for everyone to get involved and help H.E.L.P.! Just take your pocket change to any Langley Federal Credit Union Branch and deposit the money into the H.E.L.P. account. If you have a pickle barrel full of change, that’s not a problem. Langley has coin counter machines at their Denbigh and Coliseum Branch locations.

Your pocket change donations will help serve those in need right here in our community. This is a great opportunity for schools, civic clubs, and member congregations to help make a difference. “ Change is good!”

We would like to thank H.E.L.P. and all of its’ volun-teers for making a difference in our Community!

For a list of all LFCU branch locations, contact # 757-827-7200 or www.langleyfcu.org.

To contact H.E.L.P., Inc., call # 757-850-8956.

Confused on where to give and who to give to? Visit this website for help: www.charitynavigator.orgma

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Perhaps it is not stress alone that harms us, but our individual responses to stress. I recall a good friend of mine, a very positive person. Friends of his noted, “Bad things happen to you, yet you never seem to get upset.” His response: “I suppose I just don’t see these events as bad things.” Perhaps it is not so just the stress that build us up or tear us down, but how we choose to respond to it that determines its effect. Perhaps too, there is an interplay between the stresses (magnitude, duration, type) and our makeup, our response patterns, that directs the outcome. Something that interests me greatly is the power of sleep. I wonder: If building up requires stress, recovery, and return to stress, what happens when we rush the recovery process? What if we do so chronically over days, weeks, months, years? Sleep deprivation, I’m convinced, creates fertile soil for many of our ills. I ’m convinced it causes injury in athletes, and even increases the severity of arthritis and so-called diseases of “old age.” So many diseases are not fully understood. Sure, we can describe the plaques of multiple sclerosis, we

doctors can diagnose it , but as far as its cause and its management or even cure science is sorely lacking. When someone goes into remission from M.S. or cancer we call it an answer to prayer, but what IS this phenomenon of remission? If you’ll grant me some latitude, I’d say that the “life-force” within us can be dimmed by stress, or brightened by stress, depending on how we nurture our bodies and souls. One of the best places I know to nurture a body and soul, in addition to nature and the organic food store and many other outlets, is the bed.

So… are you sleeping enough? Are you making “hitting the hay” a prior-ity? We Westerners-- OK, I’ll be more honest-- I --have a tremendous battle with my pillow. I need to spend more time with my head laid upon it . Despite what society may decree, sleep is not weakness. It is part of recovery, it is obeying the laws of nature. Whether because of a Biblical commandment, or because you rec-ognize the edicts of biology, you need to rest , to recover, and to sleep. So, please-- hit the hay. It may well enrich your life… and possibly even save it .

Dr. Shaye practices locally at Performance Chiropractic, LLC.

www.performancechiropractic.com

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Stress can be good, but we all know that too much overwhelms. Science has correlated how we react to stress with risk of fatal heart attack. Science has also correlated stress with decreased immune function, and sleep depriva-tion with cancer. Stress in excess can maim or even kill.

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Victory Home is an alternative to secular recovery programs. In addition to addressing standard recovery principles, Victory Home offers unique and distinctly Christ–centered, Bible–based principles which go beyond just recovery to transformation and the beginning of a new life.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

By providing items on our Wish List Perishable and non-perishable food, coffee, tea, hygiene items, paper goods, towels, washcloths, twin-size sheets, and cleaning supplies.

DONATIONS: Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.

Did you know that you can hire Victory Home for your handyman projects? Our residents work as part of their program and all of the proceeds offset their expenses. here are a few things we can do:

• Gutter cleaning

• Home improvement

• Construction projects

• Repairs

• Yard Maintenance

• Garage/Attic Cleanouts

• Moving Assistance

NO PROJECT TOO LARGE OR SMALL!

Call Now!

757-484-2623

Friends & Family Support Group Is your life affected by another’s addiction?

This outreach ministry is for the friends and family members hurt by a loved one’s addic-tions. You will receive support, encourage-ment and practical help as you deal with the pain and problems resulting from the substance abuse of those you love. Join us as Geneva Park Baptist Church 2400 Gilmerton Road • Chesapeake Tuesday at 7:00pm

Overcomers Support Group Do you find yourself drowning in addiction?

If you struggle with life dominating problems, and you desire freedom, fulfill-ment and purpose in your life, come to Overcomers, a different kind of addiction recovery meeting! Join us as Geneva Park Baptist Church 2400 Gilmerton Road • Chesapeake Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri at 7:00pm

2400 Gilmerton Road Chesapeake, VA

757-484-2623

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All Styles of :• Carpet • Hardwood• Vinyl • Laminate

Green Products:• Bamboo • Cork

Call or Visit C&J CARPET1645-2 West Pembroke Ave. • Hampton

757.722.5769

www.cjcarpetsales.com