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SPIRITUAL CARE SUPPORT MINISTRIES // MARCH 2021 // VOLUME 17, EDITION 1
HEART & HAND Reaching for a hand, and touching a heart
IN THIS ISSUE
Scars Into Stars Page 2
Heartache Page 2
Where Do You Fill
Your Vessel? Page 3
The Beauty of Peace
BY CHAPLAIN LIZ DANIELSEN Ways You Can
The year 2020 was extremely challenging
Help Page 3
and painful for all of us. The pandemic
disrupted education and put additional 2020 Christmas
stress on families. I think in time God will Lights Memorial Page 4
reveal to us that there were some good and
beneficial things happening that year for
Teens and Grief Page 6
everyone, but I am not sure we are ready to
see that yet.
Most of us will remember the distancing Resource Corner Page 6
from family, friends, and our community. We courage, loss of independence, and loss of
had to wash our hands constantly, wear faith in God, just to mention a few. You may Christmas Offerings,
masks, learn how to use technology that we be at a place right now and believe that you Memorials, Honorariums,
never understood, and teach children how have no hope for the future, or you are and Thank You's Page 7
to learn virtually. Not being able to give the discouraged and feel defeated. I can
support we so earnestly wanted to give to understand how you would feel like that. It scripture and prayer. I hear from Him
our family and friends because of the can cause us to be fearful and filled with through others. God gives me what I need
restrictions that were placed upon us as a anxiety and anger. You may not want to when I need it and not before. I can choose
community, state, and country was just so admit that you have changed and are not to allow the year 2020 and all the losses I
difficult. the same person you were before all this have experienced to destroy me, and
We were, and are still, struggling with all happened in 2020. We are entering 2021 it can, or I can choose to trust God in spite of
the losses that we have had to face. For me, with a new identity and that takes time to what is happening around me. No, this does
it was the loss of my husband, who was my get used to. Some changes were good, and not mean it is easy or painless. Loss
soulmate and best friend; my father, Frank; others were not so good. produces much pain and suffering, but as
and my cousin, Arlene, who died of the virus The one thing I have learned for myself we do the work that is needed to heal, we
without any family around at the hospital. I during this challenging time in my life is that can come out on the other side better and
also had several lifelong friends die. It is I cannot allow my emotional feelings to not bitter. I choose to leave 2020 behind and
hard to explain in words how the pain of dictate how I should feel and how I should go into 2021 knowing that I am not alone.
separation feels when you have so many do things. My feelings take me in all kinds of My Savior Jesus Christ and precious people
losses at once. directions. My feelings bring me to a place of whom God sends my way walk beside me,
How about you? What are your losses? Did fear, isolation, weakness, and anger. What I guiding me, and reminding me that I have
you lose a loved one or maybe you lost more have had to do is CHOOSE TO BELIEVE in the purpose because I am still alive. I have God’s
than one? Other losses can include job loss, purpose and promise of each day that God promises that I will make it. You can too.
financial loss, loss of relationships, loss of has given me. I hear from Him through How will you choose?
Scars into Stars I are still on our farm, but our boarding
BY PAM STILTON business is beginning to wind down, and we
In 2010, all was right in my life and the have now said goodbye to many of our
universe! I had a very successful dog/cat beloved furry friends.
boarding facility ('Ohana Pet Paradise), I've gotten older (and hopefully wiser),
caring for people's pets while they went on a and I've definitely become aware of how life
vacation, and I lived on a farm with over 33 comes around full-circle. I am thrilled to say
personal animals (including alpacas, dogs, that I have recently joined the staff of SCSM
cats, and goats). Things were good - until as their receptionist! Life is definitely what
they weren't. you make it (scars and all). It is my hope that
Over the next two years, I would I can be a blessing to others and pay forward
experience the unexpected loss of my father, the love that I was given in my time of need
mother, sister, last aunt, uncle, and cousin. by giving back to others currently seeking
Both my mother and sister died in my arms "It was never easy, but by learning to help. God definitely turns our scars into
take one step, one prayer, and one breath stars!
within two weeks of each other. My life
at a time, I became aware of the Lord
changed overnight, and I felt alone and lost carrying me through it all until I could
walk on my own!"
in this world and didn't know which end was
up. It was almost my emotional undoing. Between the classes that were offered,
Soon after the loss of my mother and one-on-one counseling, and support offered
sister, I began searching for therapists/ by Liz and her staff, all at no cost to me, I
agencies in the surrounding areas that survived those devastating first months and
offered services for grief support or years and pulled through. It was never easy,
counseling, but I was very discouraged as I but by learning to take one step, one prayer,
discovered that I couldn't afford any of them and one breath at a time, I became aware of
as I had limited financial resources. Then I the Lord carrying me through it all until I
found Spiritual Care Support Ministries! could walk on my own again!
Times are different now. My husband and
Heartache
BY RAY GILBERT
A wise man once told me
some words I never knew.
He said, "When someone you love dies,
a part of you dies too."
A mother, a brother,
a lover, a friend.
Thank you Manassas Presbyterian
One after another,
Church for the lovely prayer
when does it end? Ray Gilbert and David Price were coming
shawls and blankets!
home one day from bowling and were
The shawls have been knitted or
crocheted and prayed over by women talking about the loss of each one's wife and
The part of you that dies
who believe in the power of prayer. the pain of those losses. David expressed
As people place these shawls around you will know from the start.
how aware a person becomes when
them during a moment of crisis, it is a Because the part of you that dies,
reminder that God and others care someone you love dies because a part of you
is a part of your heart.
and can bring change to a person’s dies with them. These words led Ray to write
life. the poem to the left.
If you are someone who is willing
to provide prayer blankets for
children and teens, please contact our
2 office for details.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
WHERE 1. Pray Regularly
DO YOU
2. Give Monthly
Rent & Utilities
Supplies & Training Materials
FIL L Y O U R Support Groups
Community Events
3. Make a One-Time
VESSEL? Donation
ENVELOPE OVER THE
With all the COVID-19 impact, stress, and they bring? Do you pour them out and PHONE
adversity for so many, depression, anxiety, replace them with a cheap substitute?
addictions, and suicide have dramatically Do you go to the dollar store to grab items ONLINE IN PERSON
increased since mid-April. The internet is that break easily, causing you to revisit
filled with many tips to help cope, but the frequently without ever being satisfied?
following ad really caught my attention: "10 If so, go to the luxury store where you'll find
ways to be happier in 2 minutes or less." quality that lasts. What's more, God's luxury VISIT US:
Wow! What a deal! I would even splurge and store is full of FREE items and He'll give
give up 10 minutes. Would you have been them to you abundantly. WWW.SCSM.TV
tempted to click on that link? Be honest with Today, more than ever, remain in the
yourself! I would really like to know how presence of God. He is excited and pleased
many people did click in search of quick-hit- to fill you with His Glory-gifts. But this takes
happiness. I'm even more curious to see time. Don't rush the process. Examine some WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/
how many Christians clicked. truths you already know. See if you can SPIRITUALCARESUPPORTMINISTRIES
Why is true lasting happiness, regardless consistently apply them to a couple more
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of circumstances, so hard to "find?" small areas of your life, instead of applying
Moreover, when we do find happiness, why cheap imitations from the world or your WWW.SCSM.TV/BLOG
does it seem to leave so quickly? Scripture past. This is how you use and re-use the
tells us that God created us as earthen Glory-gifts in your vessel. Whether your
vessels. However, we are very leaky pursuit of happiness pushes you to fill SCSM Mission Statement
containers that can never stay filled because yourself with what God offers or you fill Providing support, education and a
our fleshly lenses are so "me" and "now" yourself with the leaky and ineffective false Biblical perspective to those who
oriented. We pursue quick fixes to soothe claims of the world - it's your decision, so are ill, dying, grieving and
ourselves. We focus on our discomforts and choose well. experiencing personal loss, and to
what we lack. Happiness seems elusive. Our those who journey with them.
selfish need to have more makes happiness
SCSM Vision
very short-lived.
To establish a local, national and
We need frequent refills because we are
international resource center to
emptied so quickly. While it's true we are
provide ministry, training and a
earthen vessels, God designed us to be filled
retreat for those who are ill, dying,
with heavenly content that that can't leak
grieving and experiencing personal
out. His desire is to fill us with Himself and
loss, and to those who journey with
His wisdom. The million-dollar decision that
them.
we get to make every day is whether we will
fill our vessel with what God offers or fill it "However, we possess this precious SCSM Values
treasure in vessels of earth, that the God's Word
with the crappy stuff that easily leaks out. grandeur and exceeding greatness of
So, here are some questions to ponder. the power may be shown to be from Prayer
Where do you go to fill up your vessel? What God and not from ourselves." Value Every Life
2 CORINTHIANS 4:7 Integrity
do you put in your vessel? In addition, when
you do put God's gifts in your vessel, do you Confidentiality
(From Dr. Karl Benzio, Lighthouse Network's Stepping Stones
use and reuse them and enjoy the happiness Daily Devotional, Oct. 1, 2020. www.lighthousenetwork.org) Excellence in Everything We Do
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2020 Christmas
IN MEMORY OF Barb Fricke; Sonny Testerman; and Andria
(White Lights) Lynne, given by Pat Testerman
Darrell Nygaard, given by Ed & Lisa Lyons Jimmy Weimer; Louise Posey; Doris, Tom,
Arvid Danielsen and Cal Dodd, given by and Paul Sanders; Allison Weimer; Walter
Dorothy Slaga and Louise Weimer, given by Joan Weimer
Cliff Grimsley, given by Margaret Grimsley Marlene Gardner; Robert Oliver; Frank Conti;
Parents, Walter & Margaret Hodges; and Arvid Danielsen; Norman Pleszkotch;
father, Clement Sharp, given by Donald Delores Enos; Drew Munroe; Eula Peters;
CHRISTMAS TREE SPONSORSHIP and Brenda Hodges Gloria Calcagni; and Dana Osterndorf,
In memory of Arvid Danielsen and Bridget Chess Heater; Angaleene Lee; and Fitzhugh given by Carol and Dennis Acotto
McCargo, given by Jay McCargo Lee, given by Nathan and Melissa Hall Angela Dawne Grigsby Carter; Caleb Ezar
In loving memory of Segundo and Carmen Daniel Kotek; Thomas Kotek; Loretta and Wingert Proper; Grandma Alice Beckwith
Hernandez; Rafael Hernandez; Carmen Joseph Kotek; Peggy and Bill Beverley; Porter; Grandma Hildeguard
Lydia Hernandez; Sylvia E. Melendez; Joe and Clare Wilkins; Joe Eller; Jerry Foerstemann; Granddaddy Lawrance
Antonio Melendez; Carmen Elizabeth Denny; and Ginnie Masson, given by Freeman; Aunt Bertie Lib Aylor;
Garcia; Izabeau "Mou-Mou” Hernandez; Joseph and Mary Kotek William “Junie” Carter; David Gearheart;
Wilfredo Hernandez; Ramon Feliciano; Fitzhugh Lee; Angaleene Lee; Edwin Lee; Rebecka Jenkins; and Claes Noron, given
David Butler; and Antonio Pito Melendez, Lake Lee; Howard Fletcher; Mabel Cooper; by Sharron and Elizabeth Proper
given by Rose Hernandez Cecil Goff; William Byron; Rick Hyson; John Vouros; Hazel Vouros; Ruth Ashley;
In memory of John and June Payne, given by Madoline Keyser; Bud Trenis; Jay Norman Ashley; and Eftalia Cummings,
Sue Kenworthy VanGelder; William and Doris VanGelder; given by George Ashley
In memory of George Fayas; Irene E. D. Douglas and Virginia Ennis; Bob and Mary My darling, Gary; My parents, Gene & Vera
Fayas; Lila DeGroot; Erma Louckes; Blaser; Shirley Harney; Jerry Utz; Elva Bast; My sister, Cathy Kiser; My brother,
Jeannette G. (Anderson) Fredrickson; Roy Grove; Marsha Lee Scott; Theresa Lee; Lynn Bast; and My brother-in-law, James
Fredrickson; Marilyn Faye Fayas; Amelita Chess Heater; Madalyn Leonard; and Bassett, given by Vickie Richey
Drost; Paul Drost; Nathan Calcagni; Arvid Danielsen, given by Janice Heater Mary D. Condren, given by E. Latham
Florence Liddle; George Miller; Duane G. Jesse Harrison; Mary Ellen Hansen; Sadie Rev. Terry Wayne Sisk, given by Dancy
Fayas, given by Carol and Dennis Acotto Anne Clark; Justin Clark Mallon; and Cowan
A special gift from Rev. Daniel R. & Ruth Ann William A. Clark, Jr., given by Joyce Tim Maahs, given by Sydney White
Schafer Mallon Mary Teresa Gazillo, given by Mark Gazillo
In Memory of Kenneth Boudwin, given by Mrs. Janice Brandt; Mr. Richard Vogel; Mr. Rob Christiansen and John S. McCarty, given
Ken and Kathleen Boudwin William Levin; Mr. Lloyd Sims; Mrs. Edna by Ann Marie McCarty
In memory of Arvid Danielsen, given by Johnston Payne; Mr. Markwood Butler; Arvid Danielsen, given by Elizabeth Nehmeh
David and Robin Carter Mrs. Winnie Butler; Ms. Beth Wilson; Mr. Annie Garbe, given by George Garbe
STAR SPONSORSHIP Rodney Coates; Mrs. Mary Ida Owens; Ms. Lizabeth Leilani (Beth) Merritt, given by Dr.
A special gift from Jim and Sandra White Laurie Stowell; and Mr. Phuoc Huynh, Sandra-Joy Gray
In memory of Presley and Viola Wright, and given by Jacqueline Schoenfeld Edward West (My Dad), given by Susan
Arvid Danielsen, given by Virginia Wright Arvid Danielsen, given by Helen Danielsen Payne
In honor of Chaplain Elizabeth Danielsen, James Reynolds, Jr.; Charlotte Reynolds; Otis, Elsie, Louie Smith; Cecil, Mabel, &
given by Virginia Wright Terry Sisk, given by Rev. Robert Reynolds Herbert Crowder; Ivan, Jean, & Debbie
In memory of Thomas Fitzgerald, given by and Pamela Reynolds Craig, given by Dottie Crowder
Jane Fitzgerald Arvid (Dad) Danielsen, given by Rose Pete Grossarth; and Ray & Jenny Reinertsen,
In memory of Herbert & Dorothy Ott, given Hernandez given by Hillie Grossarth
by Andrew & Joan Rodolico Shelia Wolk, given by Virginia Wright Chris D. Jenish, Sr; and Roy R. Weakley,
In memory of Richard Illingworth, given by LouAnn Sterzer; Henrietta Mitrione; and given by Frances W. Payne
Janice Illingworth Alice and Arthur Ebert, given by Melanie
A special gift from Gossom & Costello Ebert
Paving, Inc. Arvid Danielsen; Dad - Frank Conti; and
A special gift from James Brown Arlene Kirk, given by Chaplain Liz
A special gift from Juliana Russell Danielsen
A special gift from Cherlyn Decker Coaching Arvid Danielsen, given by Sue Kenworthy
In memory of Ronald Beard, given by Carol Barbara McNeil; Lawrence Stevens; and
4 Beard Victoria Sullivan, given by Mary McNeil
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"Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures
throughout all generations." Psalm 145:13
Mr. Arvid Danielsen, given by Dominic IN HONOR OF:
Rigano (Red Lights):
Marcus D. Fields, Sr., given by Robin Fields Stanley, Sue and Linda Heflin; Dolores Goff;
Arvid Danielsen, given by Robert and Everly Hall; and Madoline Jaskiewicz,
Lorraine Tammera given by Janice Heater
Kathryn Jennings; Terry Mardis; Delores Arvid Danielsen, given by Sophia and Mariah Julia Hernandez; Lucy Hernandez; Pedro
Dennis; Arvid Danielsen; Donald J. Rodis, Tammera Hernandez; Sylvia Leggett; and Liz (Mom)
Sr.; Donald J. Rodis, Jr.; Mary Lou Rodis; Arvid Danielsen, given by Jim and Marie Danielsen, given by Rose Hernandez
and Michael Ark Angell, given by Karen Reinertsen The “WE TEAM” Dan Reckley and Jim
Duby Carter, given by Bill and Carol Ann Cole Presley, from the SCSM Family
Pastor Gerald Fillman (Dad), given by Gerald Arvid Danielsen, given by Peter and Ingrid Helen Danielsen; Alice and Eddy
and Rita (Fillman) Wagner Johnson Abrahamsen; Soul Purpose Class; Robert
James Legg, given by Stewart & Debbie Rev. Tom Pierce, given by Karen Pierce and Lorraine Tammera; and Sylvia
Lindsey Arvid Danielsen, given by Ronald Reinertsen Leggett, given by Chaplain Liz Danielsen
Sandy Martin, II; Janice M-Tate (Sister), Carolyn Toth and Arvid Danielsen, given by Dr. Debra (Fillman) Coyner and Naomi
given by Sanford Martin Pam Proctor Fillman (Mom), given by Gerald and Rita
Vilma Koster and Arthur Koster, given by Kryne Prol, given by Audrey Prol (Fillman) Wagner
Sheila Beard
Arvid Danielsen, given by Shirley Fox IN MEMORY OF MILITARY SERVICE:
C.L. "Boots" Ritchie; Jeffery Ritchie; and (Blue Lights)
Glenn Ritchie, given by Gail Ritchie Robert L. Taylor, III, given by Barbara Taylor
Nina Hansen Kirk, given by Annemarie Paine James B. Reynolds, Sr, given by Rev. Robert
Rodney Via, given by Nadine Via Reynolds and Pamela Reynolds
Dennis C. Shaw; Cheryl Caracciolo; and Jesus M. Hernandez, given by Rose
Kathy Joerger, given by Elizabeth Shaw Hernandez
Russell Burnie Jones, given by Gregory Ryan Fayas and Justin Fayas, given by Carol
Jones and Dennis Acotto
Carol Dubinsky and Ronald Dubinsky, Sgt. Jason A. Shaffer, given by Roger & Gwen
given by John and Nancy Allen Shaffer
Ida and Bill Layton, given by Loretta Green Gilbert B. Crowder, given by Dottie Crowder
Joe Holland, given by Heidi Holland Capt. Kenneth Lee Dean, Jr., given by Sheila
Arvid Danielsen, given by Tony Rigano Beard
Vernon W. Brugger, Jr., given by Frieda
Brugger IN MEMORY OF PETS:
Norma and Martha Koller; Walter and Anita IN MEMORY OF CHILDREN: (Red Lights)
Nigreville, our parents; Wyn Koller and (Green Lights) Josie and Henry, given by Carol and Dennis
David Nigreville, our brothers, given by Son, Donald Ryan Hodges; and Acotto
Marianne and Doug Nigreville Granddaughter, Peyton Joy Hodges, given Sheeba and Sabastian, given by Roger and
Parents, sisters, The Loves, Jenkins, and by Donald and Brenda Hodges Gwen Shaffer
Burger, given by Dick and Carol Jenkins Ladd Campbell, given by Melanie Ebert
Arvid Danielsen, given by Mary Ann and My granddaughter, Kinsey Morgan, given by
Danny Bowersock Vickie Richey
Darrell W. Nygaard, given by Ann Nygaard Jennifer Nicole Shaffer, given by Roger &
Lois Marie Smith, given by Bobby Smith Gwen Shaffer
Berni Novak, given by Nina Abrams Our loving son, Bobby Goff, given by Lora &
Frank May, given by Patrick and Carolyn Jay Goff
Doran Glenn Grossarth, given by Hillie Grossarth
Sheila Bell-Clifford, given by Ursula Garcia- Orion Bickings, given by Karen Duby
Mayes Ryan David Green, given by Loretta Green Please contact us if any names were
Jean W. Drennan, given by Arthur Drennan Sadie Prol, given by Audrey Prol omitted or misspelled.
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Your donation makes available to them and hearing their stories, Teens and Grief
a difference and in doing so they found healing and BY GINA PETRO
BY CHAPLAIN LIZ DANIELSEN purpose, and fear did not have a stronghold On September 6, 2005, my sons, John and
The year 2020 was difficult for children, on them anymore. James, lost their dad. He died suddenly of a
teens, and adults all over the country and heart attack at 42 years old. John had been
Because of your generosity, we can do
the world. The COVID-19 pandemic caused living with his dad before he died while
this.
us to socially distance, wear masks, feel James lived with my husband, his step-
depressed, feel anger, and wonder why God God is good, but that does not mean that brothers, and me. After his father’s death,
would allow this to happen. People felt everything we go through is John had to transfer to a new school, make
weak in their faith, and some good. Spiritual, physical, new friends, and readjust to a large family
wanted to abandon their emotional, mental, life full-time. At his dad’s home, he was the
trust in God that they had relational, and only child. John was overwhelmed with grief
for so many years. There financial suffering and frequently told me how much he hated
were others that came to us that wanted to does not feel good. It is real and it hurts, but me. He couldn’t yet see that his being home
know more about God and found healing for as we bear each other's burdens and share with us was just where he needed to be.
themselves and their marriages or other our stories in a healthy way, our hope can be
relationships. Some needed resources and restored.
other people wanted Bibles that they did
not have, and we were able to give them Because you sacrificially give, we can
what they needed. The pandemic made minister to the suffering.
some people interested in going deeper in
the understanding of who God is and will be
for them.
Because of your donation, we can do this. Thank you from all the children, teens,
and adults that are finding
The losses were numerous, and God knew healing because of you! "I realized that I had to grieve for my
that many years ago when God gave me the ex-husband, forgive him, and let go of
all the bitterness.
vision of SCSM in a dream. That is when Please know that you are always
Otherwise, I would not be able to
Spiritual Care Support Ministry counselors welcomed to come visit us at our help my sons grieve."
stepped in during the year reassuring new Center. We would love to give you a tour
children, teens, and adults that God does of our new building. If you are personally in James did not have the bond that John
understand their pain. We were able to give need of a fresh perspective from the Lord, we did with their father. He always felt closer to
them the support that they requested. Being are here for you as well. his stepfather. He felt anger for “missing
RESOURCE CORNER out” on time with his dad and struggled to
grasp onto memories of him. John’s grieving
was more outward and James’ was more
BOOKLETS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AUDIBLE inward with occasional bursts of crying
WWW.SCSM.TV/RESOURCES ARTICLE READINGS
and questions.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES SCSM now has audio available of the Our pastor suggested grief counseling at
WHAT IS LOVE? articles you are reading in this current Spiritual Care Support Ministries. I set up an
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SURGERY newsletter! If you know of appointment to meet Chaplain Liz who we
someone who has poor called Ms. Liz. She spoke with the boys and
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eyesight or would enjoy
JOURNEY FROM $ listening to words of hope
me about the things we were feeling. She
HEARTACHE TO HOPE reassured us this was normal. Then at the
and encouragement, we now
end of the session she prayed with us. We
Filled with true stories of God's have the tools to assist you.
began seeing Ms. Liz weekly, and we all
miraculous healing power told by
Go to www.scsm.tv/audio-inspiration looked forward to seeing her. The boys
SCSM clients and volunteers.
to check it out!
Your spirit will be renewed by the would always share what was on their hearts
the faith of people in devastating with her, and they began to learn to grieve
Spiritual Care Support Ministries Hours:
situations that should have Monday - Friday and grow.
robbed them of happiness and 9 am - 2:30 pm Ms. Liz would generously offer me reading
comfort, but instead brought strength and Tuesdays & Thursdays material. How to Help Your Teenager Grieve,
courage to their lives. 2:30 - 5 pm (by appt. only) How to Help Your Young Child Cope with
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Death, etc. It was through reading one of 2020 Christmas Offerings
these booklets that I learned about a Hurley Shortt Margie Merced Henry Essian
beautiful word: EMPATHY. I realized that I Richard White Cindy Pletez Jane Calvert
had to grieve for my ex-husband (something Ruth Pavlik William Bethea Georgia Lanham
I was resisting), forgive him, and let go of all Sharon Rizzo Doris Fletcher Sandy Matthews
the bitterness. Otherwise, I would not be Joan Andes Helen Maloney Suzanne Wanzer
able to help my sons grieve. In doing so, Debra Jean Norris Sandy Matthews Victoria Cordova
I could be there for them, listen when they Francis Frary Ruth Dominguez Levi Atkins
wanted to talk, help them remember Richard & Carol Geer Mary Hilleary Carol Brinegar
memories and things about their dad, focus Garry Duvall Rachelle Byars-Sargent George and Angela Hull
on good things about him, and plan a road Robert & Barbara Taylor Linda Mansfield Virginia Peltzer
trip to put flowers on his grave. We even Rev. Bob & Marsha Grant Novum Baptist Martha Ronayne
honored their dad that December with three Evelyn Shepard Florence & Ed Ramey Chapel Springs A/G
lights on the SCSM Christmas tree. It was a Bonnie Knauf Eleanor Callahan Calvary A/G
great time to reflect on how far we had Terry Brosius Beverly Cropp
come, how much SCSM and Ms. Liz had Joseph Dahle Mary Ann & Danny Jenkins
helped us, and how good God is.
Memorials, Honorariums, and thank you's
IN MEMORY OF IN HONOR OF
James Bassett, given by Linda Bassett Liz's Birthday, given by Berni Olsen
Scott Neth, given by Jack and Joyce Neth
THANK YOU
Pamela Miel for donating water, cups, etc.; Karen Duby & Pam Dudley for donating cards; Nilsa
Martins for the special artwork; Debra Jean for the Bible study materials; ARServices, Ltd for
donating water and pens; and George Ashley for being Santa for Coffee & Conversation.
Also, thank you tothe following people who helped with the Christmas program: Joseph Kotex
(Santa), Bobby Reynolds (music), Jim Ammons (videographer), Pastor Jeff Light (MC), and all
our SMSC staff and volunteers who made the event a success.
Newsletter Editor Associate
Anna Hansen Cheryl Reynolds
We have many new and different types of
classes (in-person and online) that we
will be offering in the next few months
We Praise
We Pray...
that will help people to find healing.
Visit www.scsm.tv/calendar or the Lord...
call 540-349-5814 for more info. For our new receptionist.
For our caregivers and their
For our new Center and all the
loved ones.
extra space we have now.
For the chronically ill to see that
For the many financial donations
they are valued by God and
that allowed us to end the year in
others.
the black.
For those who are experiencing
For keeping us all healthy at the
loss and the pain of separation.
Center as we follow the CDC
For our pastors and ministry
guidelines.
leaders.
For allowing us the privilege of
For our leaders who govern our
ministering to those that are in
country, that they will pray and
need.
seek God for all the decisions
For all the creative ideas we are
that have to be made.
getting as we wait on God.
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FOR LO, THE WINTER IS PAST;
THE RAIN IS OVER AND GONE.
THE FLOWERS APPEAR ON THE EARTH;
THE TIME OF SINGING
HAS COME,
AND THE VOICE OF THE TURTLEDOVE
IS HEARD IN OUR LAND.
SONG OF SOLOMON 2:11-12
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