Good News - December 2019

What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again? Is there a favorite scene? My favorite Christmas movie is “Elf” because I love Christmas as much Buddy the elf does. I hope that we as Christians are as excited about Jesus’s return as Buddy is when he hears Santa is coming: “Santa here? I know him!” Beau Heyman , Executive Di- rector, First Care Women’s Clinic Filmed in a winter setting, the 1993 “Groundhog Day” film with Bill Murray is a favorite packed with a critical life les- son. I laugh and cry as Bill’s character relives the same day over and over, for approximately 33 years, until he finally learns to grow out of his SELF-centered ways and LOVE! Definitely, one of the critical Fruits of the Spirit we endeavor to develop in abundance for God’s glory! Dr. Andrea Hazim , President and Founder, Elev8Life Educational Foundation “AChristmas Carroll!” Bernard King, Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Irving Berlin’s 1954musical, “White Christmas.” Patriotic and heartwarming. Col- orful and festive. Romantic and funny. It sets the stage for what we don’t experience in Florida - snow! William “Bill” C. Davell , Director, Tripp Scott Attorneys at Law Nothing can beat Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in “White Christmas.” The music, slap stick comedy, patriotic symbolism and wholesome story are ageless. Nothing is better than Vermont with snow. William “Bill” Fleming , President, Palm Beach Atlantic University Every year I watch the old English version of “Scrooge” and “It’s aWonderful Life.” I always look forward to watching them and never get tired of seeing them every year. Bill Tolia , Chairman, South Florida CBMC Our favorite Christmas movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The main character, George Bailey, was very generous to his community. Then his life took a bad turn, and Bailey attempted to take his own life. God sent an angel to talk himout of suicide. The angel also taught George about what really counts in life. Our favorite scene is at the end when George discovered he was rich in the things that mattered as his community generously wrapped around him. He realized he had a wonderful life. Bob Barnes , President, Sheridan House Family Ministries Since we have 3 kids under the age of 4, our Christmas traditions have been re- duced to Peppa Pig & The Wiggles. Bob Denison , President, Denison Yachting We usually watch all of the favorite Christmas movies (Elf, HomeAlone,AChrist- mas Story, etc) and have so many favorite scenes that we literally laugh out loud at. My boys try to put me into some of the scenes and make fun of me as if it were me in that situation. We usually sit outside in our backyard and project the movies on a big screen and sit around the fire pit eating snacks while enjoying our time together. Chris Lane , President, First Priority of South Florida Our favorite holiday (I think) movie is “TheMuppet Christmas Carol” withMichael Kane and all the Jim Henson Muppets. We also often read the classic novella, “A Christmas Carole” by Charles Dickens, which contains the story of a man who was changed when was shown the true Spirit of Christmas. It is a story of re- demption in the original and even in the cartoon version. Collins Forman, Jr., P.A. The holiday movie I’ve watched more than once is “It’s aWonderful Life.” My fa- vorite scenes are as George Bailey realizes how his life has made a difference in the lives of those in his sphere of influence as I pray to make in mine, daily. Deborah Cusick, FAUCampus Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship We watch many over and over: “It’sAWonderful Life,” “AChristmas Carol,” and others. But, my favorite scene is from “ACharlie Brown Christmas” when Linus quotes from the book of Luke and then says, “That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.” Christ the Lord IS Christmas. Dolores King-St. George , President, GraceNetRadio.com and King Management Group I am not much of a movie/show buff, but my wife loves to watch the Classic ver- sions (most of which are in black and white -ugh). Since I am such a good husband, I endure “A Christmas Carol,” “It’s AWonderful Life,” and her favorite – “Miracle on 34th Street.” The scene where Susie is broken hearted and jumps out of the car to check out an empty house that she had asked Santa for and while she is out of the car Santa’s attorney proposes to Susie’s mother – Susie gets her wish of a family and a home. awhh.. Oh boy Don Campion, President, Banyan Air Service I love National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation!” I relate to Clark Griswold putting up the lights! Been there myself! Fred Scarbrough, DVM, Founder, Scarbrough Animal Hospital and HOPE South Florida I enjoy watching “AChristmas Carol” with George C. Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge and I particularly enjoy when he wakes up and is so generous to everyone. The movie is a reminder to consider what we have as a gift from God to be enjoyed and shared with others. George R. Moraitis, Jr ., Moraitis, Cofar, Karney, Moraitis & Quailey “It’s aWonderful Life,” the 1946 movie starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, who on Christmas Eve, feeling his life was hopeless and meaningless was about to jump off a bridge until Clarence, the angel, intervened. There are so many who are without hope, especially during the holiday season. As I am studying the Book of Acts in BSF this year, God reminded me this week- this holiday season to “Always Be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1Peter 3:15). “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” and that it can be “AWonderful Life.” “For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Fa- ther, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday, Jesus! Gita Santangelo , Community Prayer Partner My favorite holiday movie is “Planes, Trains andAutomobiles.” The most mem- orable scene is when John Candy caught the car on fire. Gregg Wallick, President, Best Roofing, Inc. I think I’ve watched “Home Alone 2” hundreds of times with family and friends. My favorite scene is when the whole family is opening all their gifts in the hotel. Kevin looks out the window and sees the woman in the park all alone. He runs out down to her and gives her one of the two friendship turtle doves. Such a small act of kind- ness went a long way. John Novoa, Benefits Retirement Group Representative, BENCOR Wants to Know… Andrea Hazim Bernard King William “Bill” C. Davell Beau Heyman William “Bill” Fleming Bill Tolia Bob Barnes