Good News - October 2018

pears for a little while and then vanishes.” That was my wakeup call to remind me of what is truly important, and to live each day as if it could be my last, be- cause it truly could. Thomas L. Lukasik, Vice President Community Engagement, 4KIDS OF South Florida The major setback in my life and my parents’ was the loss of my precious 19- year-old sister, Irene, in a tragic traffic accident. Through this, we all had to seek the face of Jesus and gain strength through His strength, which we did. Out of this flowed an increased vision to give from our family foundation. Now untold amounts of people have been blessed. Not only that but I met my husband a month later after crying out to the Lord, and now we have been married 51 years! We learned firsthand the meaning of the living Word of God: “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 It is amazing to have to rely on the Lord and see him come through for us in extraordinary ways. Yes, I’m definitely inspired by our God who saves us! Virlee “Vee” Stepelton, Ministry Advocate Wants to Know… Nancy McDonald Oksana Horton O’Neal Dozier Romney C. Rogers Samuel Lamerson Tewannah Aman Thomas L. Lukasik Virlee “Vee” Stepelton