Book of the Month:Gifted Hands

by Ben Carson

Positive Quotes

theKidz KornerA community newsletter for those young at heart

In a breathtaking novel, Ben Carson is faced with the ultimate struggle of achieving his dreams. His book Gifted Hands,  illustrates his childhood challenges, accomplishments, and his determination to become a Neurosurgeon. Carson went from being a poor student to receiving academic honors and eventually attending medical school. As a doctor, he became director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 33 and earned fame for his groundbreaking work separating conjoined twins. Throughout his book, Ben Carson always kept a strong relationship with God and had his mother’s support. I encourage you to read this inspiring book and become inspired to pursue your career goal. Contributor: Giselle Oroszco 

Issue 2Now into Issue 2, we are looking to expand our newsletter. You are welcome to contribute articles or make donations to the newsletter. Also check out our blog at faithlifesuccesss.wordpress.com. Just call (361) 774-1070. We would love to get your voice out. This month, our donations go to the Corpus Christi, Food Bank. Take a moment to “thank our sponsors” by viewing the back page – they make this newsletter possible. Finally, check out our favorite song (Fight Song) and our book of the month (Gifted Hands).

“In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.”

-Nikos Kazantzakis

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” -Charles R. Swindoll

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“It always seems impossible until its done.”

-Nelson Mandela

Song of the Month

Fight Song by Rachel Platten

“Like a small boatOn the ocean

Sending big wavesInto motion

Like how a single wordCan make a heart open

I might only have one matchBut I can make an explosion”

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Community Events

http://www.fleetfeetcorpus.com/http://www.whatsupcc.org/ or

For more information visit: Description: 3-4 mile run

Location: 514 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TXEvery Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Fun Run

Phone: (361)888-7469More information at harborplayhouse.com

August 19-September 18Location: Harbor PlayhouseSchool House Rock Play

August 06, 10:00 am – 11:00 amMarine Science Saturday Kid Programs

Every Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmEvery Wednesday, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Art Center of Corpus Christi Family Art

Location: Art Center of Corpus ChristiEvery Wednesday (5-8pm)

Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers’ Market :

Tongue Twisters1. Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy

Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he?

2. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?

3. I have got a date at a quarter to eight; I’ll see you at the gate, so don’t be late!

4. You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York.

5. I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.

6. If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 

5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no

record of wrongs. 

6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 

7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are

tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

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Father John’s Reflections from St. Mark’s Church

 Deep roots make all the difference for us as well. Jeremiah 17:7-8 says,“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.” 

Deep roots never grow when plants are moved time and time again.  The deep-rooted Christian isn’t constantly in motion, but gives the word of God time to penetrate the surface of his life. He meditates on God’s word, revisiting it over and over (watering the soil). He improves the soil around his roots by working into his life the guidance of other Christians.

Bible Quotes

My Dad was a grower – a tomato grower.  If you want a fall vegetable garden, it’s time to get to work.  And if you want that magnet of pride and frustration – the homegrown tomato – you have to plant those now. Otherwise, when there’s large fruit on the vine in two months, they may not get enough sunshine to ripen. The problem with planting now is that it’s so hot in Texas. Tomatoes require full sun. But you have to be smart so they won’t wither. Here’s the trick. Buy an indeterminate plant (vine) that is already around two feet tall. Choose the thickest stalk you can, with the densest leaves. After you loosen and mix compost into your soil, remove your tomato plant from its pot, and bury it 6 to 8 inches under the surface. Remove the lower branches so you don’t have any leaves in the dirt, on the dirt, or touching the dirt.  Keep the soil moist. Pretty soon, roots will begin to form from the stalk in the wet dirt. The rest of the roots will draw water and nutrients deep in the cool soil beneath the hot, sun-baked surface. Now you’re on your way to a fruitful crop!

Pops: A Short Story About FriendshipThe girl’s eyes surveyed the placid ocean. Every time this little girl visited the

ocean her eyes could get lost in the endless waves. The breeze played with her hair but that was all. She didn’t have anyone with her and a feeling of loneliness touched her soul. But as she was thinking this, she heard the sound of footsteps moving against the sand. She turned around in surprise, and there he was. A boy with dark blue eyes and jet black hair with a face befitting an 8-year old. She herself was 9.

“Hello.” She said shyly. The boy turned his head and realized he wasn’t alone.

“Um, hi.” He replied. The boy joined her and sat down in the sand. With a feeling of urgency he stated, “I can’t stay long. I am on a quest to find Pops.”

“Who’s that?” The little girl asked.“He’s my unicorn.” He replied.

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