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Spirit e-Newsletter | June 2008 | Krist Samaritan Center | Touching Lives, Healing Hearts
[Photo: children on the beach] Joyous July! Boy, it’s hot outside! The Krist Samaritan Center is here to help you cool off with a few family-friendly tips for your summer vacation. So sit back, relax, grab that glass of cold lemonade and catch this month’s Spirit.
Stop the Stress: Tips for a Happy Family Vacation | With summer in full force, it’s time for the whole family to get away for a relaxing, fun-filled family vacation! If only it was that easy. A vacation with family, while intended to give everyone a break and a bit of relaxation, can be a stressful event in itself. If all family members are dealing with their own stresses related to the different surroundings and lack of familiarity, the potential is heightened for conflicts among each other. Here are a few easy tips to ensure that your next family vacation is high on fun and low on stress. 1. Discuss amongst yourselves. Lack of communication is one factor that can increase vacation stress and worry. It's important to discuss the trip in advance and understand everyone's expectations in terms of activity versus quiet time and the degree to which your days are planned or scheduled in advance. 2. Lighten the load. If you are traveling with young children, it is important not to overload your schedule and to allow plenty of time for spontaneous activity. Location is not as important as the way your time is spent. "Kid-friendly" can be what you make it. 3. As you wish. Respect others' requests and be prepared to compromise. Everyone should have some opportunity to do things he/she wants. In most families, this means compromises on everyone's part. 4. Free to roam. Avoid a “whirlwind” tour or trying to see and do everything. Don't try to fill your days with too many commitments and activities. Leave time to see where your whims and moods take you. 5. Let it out. Communicate without being confrontational with other family members. Don't sulk and act resentful if it seems that nothing is "going your way." Kindly mention to the others that you're feeling disappointed that you haven't been able to see or do whatever it is you feel is important to you. 6. Relax and have fun. Don’t expect the very state of being on vacation to "cure" any difficulties or problems you may be facing back home.
Krist Samaritan Center Hosts Employee Recognition Dinner | The Krist Samaritan Center recently held an Employee Recognition Dinner at the Bay Oaks Country Club in Clear Lake. The Center acknowledged the anniversaries of Venus Byrd, Dr. Larry Nahmias and Dr. Athena Patelis. Participants who completed the Pastoral Care Specialist Program were also recognized during the dinner. The evening also featured special guest speaker, Irvin Ashford, Jr., vice president of public affairs and manager of the Community Reinvestment Act for Comerica Bank. Ashford shared his story of overcoming the adversity of living in the Bronx ghetto to become a successful business man with the help of many caring people.
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Above: Six of the eight participants in the Krist Samaritan Center Pastoral Care Specialist Program gather for a photo. Pictured: (back row, l-r) Rev. Francine Meyer; Dell Annete Tamblyn; Rev. Jon Thornsbury; Rev. Dr. Matt Tittle; Dr. Julio Gonzalez; Mariana Targhetta; and Rev. Bob Huie; (front row, l-r) Sue Barnes and Rev. Michelle R. Hall. Not pictured Rev. Lois Boyles and Dr. Jason Martin.
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Above: Irvin Ashford, Jr., vice president of public affairs and manager of the Community Reinvestment Act for Comerica Bank.
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TOUCHING LIVES • HEALING HEARTS
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Krist Samaritan Center’s 2008 Pastoral Care Training Program | The Krist Samaritan Center’s Pastoral Care Specialist Program provides a learning opportunity for local church pastors and lay leaders offering not only sound theological and theoretical information, but also addresses the soul. 33-Week program Orientation: Tuesday, August 26 Classes begin: Thursday, September 4 Pre-registration is required Seminar location TBD For more information or how to apply, visit www.samaritanhouston.org.
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Mark Your Calendars! A Samaritan Celebration: October 23, 2008 @ River Oaks Country Club.
Chairpersons: Alice and Philip Burguieres. Honorees: Vivien and Scott Caven, Granville "Fella" Knight, Jr., Frances and John Sage, Martha Turner. For more information, go to http://www.samaritanhouston.org/samaritan_celebration/ .
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