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As we celebrate Thanksgiving, what are you most thankful?

Flashback Friday

The Jackson Gospel Singers

Veterans Appreciation Sunday

November 13, 2022

Commanding Officer (CO) Sistare

Our Veterans

(l-r), Walt Davis, Terrance Barr, Clarence McIlwain, Derral Tims, John Raeford Witherspoon, Sr., Odell Witherspoon, Jr., David Smith, Vernon Miller, Nadine Morrison, Rev. April Wolfe

Veterans' Spouses

(l-r) Teresa Taylor, Margaret McIwain, Keisa Barr-McIlwain, Rev. Sandra (CO) Sistare, Sam Morrison, Sharon Smith, Queenetta Adams. Doris Waiters

Special Recognition

Mr. Lewis Lindsay, Sr.

(l-r) Doris Waiters, Frances Tyson (accepting for her brother, Lewis), Pastor Sistare

Act of Appreciation

Mr. Lewis Lindsay, Sr. was instrumental in starting our Annual Veterans' Appreciation Program. In observance of his vision and dedication, Sunday is #Appreciate Lewis Day. A special basket for Lewis will be with the other Steward's basket. Please drop something in the basket! Thank You!

Thank You - Culinary Ministry

A special thanks to Doris Waiters and the Culinary Ministry for all of the delicious meals and set up of the Fellowship Hall.
Fellowship

A Soldier In The Army of The Lord

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1-7

Watch Service

YouTube

In Case You Missed It!

Congratulations

Ms. Sydnei Davis

2022- 23 Pee Dee Home Mission Queen (Large Church)

Congratulations Team Sydnei!

Thank youfor your support!

November 20, 2022

Adult Sunday School Lesson

Title: We Are God's Handiwork

Topic: God Made Us For A Purpose

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Acts 19 Ephesians 2

Sunday School Book Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10

Home Daily Reading

Friday, November 18 Psalm 37: 1-9, 37 -40 Trust in God and Do Good

Saturday, November 19 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Speak for Your Servant Is Listening

Sunday, November 20 Ephesians 2:1-10

Give The Gift of Warmth

This year, the Lancaster District Adult & YACM Departments have joined together for our Annual Winter Coat Drive that includes Coats, Scarves, Socks & Gloves. YACM is sponsoring the Sock drive.

The collection of items is slated from Sunday, November 20 - Sunday, December 11, 2022. We are accepting New or Gently used items Only for men, women, boys, girls and infants.

This year there will be (2) drop off locations: Gold Hill A.M.E. Zion Church and Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either Thomas @ (305) 778-1206 or Vonda @ (803) 416-2977. Our emails are also available in this correspondence.

This past year with all the collections, we were able to bless near 40 families and the Men & Women Shelters. Thank you & the entire district for your generosity.

Your Humble Servants,

Vonda M. Stevenson - District Director of YACM

Thomas B. Horton - District Director of Adults

Today, November 20 Deann Weatherspoon

Today, November 20 Carmen Webb (Brother Jarodd and Crystal Webb's youngest daughter)

From Mae Barber

There will be NO Annual Collard Sale this year. The sale is normally held the week of Thanksgiving. We would like to "Thank You" for your support during the previous years.

Mae Barber, Steele Hill Community Farmer's Market

Healthy Holidays

One of my fondest memories of the holidays was eating a lot of fruits and nuts. Little did I know at the time, that our parents were practicing healthy eating! Now, put your coat on and go outside and play!!!!!
The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie.

These six tips for at-home strategies can help you maintain your healthy habits throughout the holidays:

1. Embrace eating in

Try to prepare more meals at home, even though the temptation may be to order carryout. Start by having the ingredients for healthy meals at hand. When shopping, fill most of your cart with foods from the perimeter of the store, such as fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish, seafood, eggs and low-fat dairy. Add in healthy middle-of-the-store items, including whole-wheat pastas, grains, seeds, nuts, beans and wild or brown rice. Make a meal look festive by covering half of your plate with fruits and vegetables.

2. Don’t skip breakfast

A balanced breakfast is an integral part of any daily diet. For kids, breakfast is necessary to provide energy for the brain and body. Skipping breakfast — or any meal for that matter — doesn’t help adults either. Studies show that those who eat balanced meals throughout the day have a higher metabolism and better appetite control.

3. Jettison the juice

Most juices contain added sugar, providing unnecessary calories to your child’s diet. Kids benefit much more from fresh fruits and vegetables, which offer natural sweetness, along with fiber — and they’re fun to eat. This advice applies to adults too. That fruit smoothie may appear to be a nutritious snack, but with a calorie count often reaching 300–500, you may want to reach for a high-fiber, satisfying piece of fruit instead, and save the smoothie calories for a special splurge.

4. Stay active

Exercise is the secret to holding the (waist)line when holiday indulgences beckon. Choose fun, aerobic activities, such as ice skating or sledding with friends and family, and incorporate them into your winter plans. If you prefer a warm fire to cold winds, seek out indoor activities, like shooting baskets at your local gym, working out on exercise equipment, challenging yourself with exercise-based video games, DVD workout programs or jumping rope with your kids.

5.Strive for balance

Combining healthy foods, regular exercise and adequate sleep will help you build and restore your energy reserves and reduce stress. The outcome? You’ll feel better and more grounded to withstand the rush of the holidays.

6. When in doubt, ask an expert

If one of your strategies is to be more active, consider scheduling a physical with your health care team before you get started. A registered dietitian can provide nutritional guidance that addresses the unique needs of your body and lifestyle.

article courtesy of Mayo Clinic

Indian Land Recreation Center (near the QT and Goodwill)

The renovated Indian Land Rec Center is now open. The recreational facility is part of a $10 million recreation projects referendum passed in 2018 by Lancaster County voters.The facility, which incorporated part of the old facility on the property, has a new big gymnasium, which includes two new basketball/volleyball courts, and the refurbished older courts. The building also contains office spaces. (Carolina Gateway)

Also, there is a walking trail at Walnut Creek Park.

Of Roots and Wings

Establishing A Strong Root System - Isiah Webb

Dorian Williams

Excelling on The Football Field

From Indian Land to Tulane University, New Orleans

I have memories of Dorian participating in the Summer Reading Program here at Steele Hill, running around on the lower field with the football. Now, Dorian is a hard - hitting Senior linebacker for Tulane. In case you missed it, Thursday night, Tulane defeated SMU on ESPN, 59 - 24. Dorian was the team's 3rd leading game tackler with 8. Dorian has been invited to participate in the Senior Bowl.
Dorian Williams - Indian Land & Tulane
Parents, Frank & Angie Williams with Melissa Mutz (wife of linebacker's coach)

Frank is the son of the late Frank and Rebecca Williams and nephew of Thomas C. Williams. Frank is cousin of Scott Williams and Barbara Dixon.

Holiday Reading

In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.

There may be no tidy solutions or pithy answers to life’s big challenges, but Michelle Obama believes that we can all locate and lean on a set of tools to help us better navigate change and remain steady within flux. In The Light We Carry, she opens a frank and honest dialogue with readers, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?

“When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it,” writes Michelle Obama.

A rewarding blend of powerful stories and profound advice that will ignite conversation.

The Light We Carry inspires readers to examine their own lives, identify their sources of gladness, and connect meaningfully in a turbulent world. (michelleobamabooks.com)

Daily Thanks to God

Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives. Thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us when we don't thank you enough, for who you are, for all you do, and for all you've given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! In Jesus' Name, Amen.

- Debbie McDaniel, Crosswalk.com Contributor

The Weekly E-News will be on Thanksgiving break next week. The e-news will resume Friday, December 2.

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