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September 9th is FASD Awareness Day

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The Struggle Is Real September 9th is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. It is a time when the WCTU promotes the importance of abstinence through educating the public. In 1966, at Newcomb Hospital in Vineland, New Jersey, a baby girl was born three months premature, weighing only 3.2 pounds. The room was filled with excitement, but it quickly turned to concern as the baby did not cry, open her eyes, or respond to touch or sound. Nurses and doctors exchanged frantic whispers, trying to figure out what to do next. The baby was rushed to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where she stayed for the next three months. Her mother was informed that the infant was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Failure to Thrive, and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Overcome with guilt for not following medical advice to abstain from smoking and drinking during pregnancy, the mother chose to leave the newborn in the care of the hospital and Child Protective Services upon discharge and did not retu...
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Fun and Games For Summer Newsletter

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A Wonderful Time Of Prayer

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The NJ-WCTU Prayer Breakfast held on May 3rd, 2025 at the Ramada Inn in Vineland, NJ was a deeply spiritual event. Sister Geraldine King, the NJ-WCTU Christian Outreach Director, introduced the gathering, followed by a call to worship led by Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church of Salem, NJ. The opening prayer was offered by St. John Pentecostal Church from Cedarville, NJ, and the scripture reading was conducted by Faith Baptist Church of Pleasantville, NJ. The Praise dance mime ministry was excellently performed by Union Baptist Temple of Bridgeton, NJ. Attendees also engaged in meaningful fellowship, with some receiving $10.00 gift certificates from Wawa. The event was marked by an atmosphere of love, praise, and prayer to the Lord above. Various area churches gathered to pray for different aspects of society. Love Oasis Church in Vineland, NJ prayed for the nation's government and military. New Hope Baptist Church in Cedarville, NJ focused on health, healing, and those who are sick or shut...
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Crossword: Acts Of The Apostles

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I am 58 years old and I don't recall ever hearing the story of Eutychus falling asleep in church and falling out a window to his death. That being said, enjoy this crossword puzzle. Down #1 I just gave you the answer. Enjoy the rest! Spoiler Alert: The answer is below:
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Please Help Efforts Of Support For Community

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The children were found. They passed in the blaze when a building collapsed - CRAFTS FOR HOPE FOUNDATION would be forever grateful for your help. The recent box of crafts and clothes will be going to help my community Monday. God bless these families 🙏😭 Crafts 4 Hope will be helping Cristy Funeral Home and will be serving as a collection point for goods and items for the families. We will be working with Gateway Community Center and other organizations that are helping. Donations can be dropped off to the funeral home office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. We also have an outside donation drop off bin for any donations after those hours under the rear portico of the funeral home.(please be advised, this area is monitored by camera). Pictures have been added to show the location of the outside bin on the property. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 856-825-0314 Also, we have been provided with a starting list of items needed, p...
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Crafts 4 Hope Foundation Planning Christmas In July Fundraiser

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I am planning the fundraiser now even though it is just the last day of March. Fundraisers take a lot of planning. I did not want to do a fundraiser at Christmas because I am of the opinion that it would take away from the true meaning and purpose of Christmas and that is the gift of Christ our Saviour and the giving of gifts to those less fortunate. Crafts 4 Hope Foundation gives what it can everyday of the year. It costs approximately $2.00 per person per crafting event for crafting supplies. The newsletter and postage is another huge expense for the foundation. It is for these reasons monetary donations are needed and a fundraising event is very important. CHRISTMAS IN JULY is our turn to shine. Here is what we are planning on doing in the preliminary stages: Picnic or Take - Out Crafting (Coloring or Card Making for all ages) Face Painting Mix & Mingle [ Show & Tell Your Own Craft ] Info Booth (Any literature you want to share with the public) Craft Table [ If ...
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Crafts 4 Hope Is A Proud Sponsor Of F.A.M.I.S Fellowship

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Friends Against Mental Illness Stiga Fellowship is a group of people that have been brought together all throughout Cumberland County New Jersey with 2 things in common: A history of some type of Mental Health issue present or past and the joy of crafting. This group aims to raise Mental Health Awareness through educating the general public. Praying for individuals privately and crafting together. To be a member of said fellowship, each person must strive to do a random act of kindness daily and take the membership pledge: MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE There is no shame in my mental illness. I can be a blessing to others just the way I am. Each day I will to be a kind member of my community by striving to do one random act of kindness each day. I will uplift and support my friends in the fellowship to the best of my ability. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS BY THE NUMBERS Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work...
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