The three gifts that have brought me joy this year are my family, friends and church. Although I am battling cancer as many others have done, each of these three groups has made it more tolerable and their love and laughter has brought me great joy. My family takes care of the daily things like being with me during treatments and after the treatments when I struggle with pain and side effects. My son cleans the house, my daughter is my transportation when I cannot drive, the grandchildren help with small tasks that I can no longer do, my son-in-law is my repairman for small issues. Friends fill the gap when I need help and my daughter is out of town, one even brings me fresh baked Jamaican patties on the good weeks. Some friends call to give me laughter, prayer and encouragement. My church, friends and family tirelessly continue to keep me lifted up in prayer. Patricia Colangelo, EdS, Program Director, Professor, Trinity International University - Florida The three things that brought me joy this year are (right off the top of my head): 1) God the Father, 2. God the Son, and 3. God the Holy Spirit… (that’s not to sound super spiritual), but…. recognizing it’s only by the grace of God, through the Holy Trinity, that I have the next three things that brought me joy this year: 1. my awesome Wife, Faye, 2. my amazing Family, 3. the privilege to serve Children and Families in SAINTS Ministry!! Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder and President, SAINTS Homeschool P.E. and SAINTS International Sports Ministry Here are my three things that brought joy to my life this year: 1. Our son Cam got married to a Godly woman, Kelly McGinnis Rogers, who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. 2. First Baptist Fort Lauderdale’s unification with its sister church in Coral Springs (Church by the Glades) and with that unification the addition and blessings of lead Pastor David Hughes and his talented staff. 3. Our 98 year-old law firm, Rogers, Morris & Ziegler LLP has just hired a very talented and smart operational manager, who happens to be my daughter-in- law, Kelly Rogers! Romney C. Rogers, Managing Partner, Rogers Morris & Ziegler LLP The three things that have brought me joy this year are my grandchildren. Sophia, Benny, and Ella constantly remind me of the wonder of the world and the incredible things it contains. They make me laugh, love me no matter what, and remind me of God's graciousness. "We long for our children to grow up, but we ache when they do." Grandchildren are God's gift to help soothe that ache. Samuel Lamerson, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Knox Theological Seminary 1. When my wife and I surprised our two boys with a new puppy along with (that very brief moment) when they agreed to feed her, walk her, etc. 2. Hearing the stories of Knox scholarship recipients and the impact they are having in the South Florida community. 3. A 10-day trip to Europe with my wife -- the first time in a decade we had more than only a day away, just the two of us. Dr. Scott Manor, President, Professor, Knox Theological Seminary The three things that have brought me joy this year start with Jesus. Happiness is based on what is happening around us, but joy can only come from Jesus, when we have Him and are reminded that we are saved from sin and death, we have joy. What also brought me joy this year is my family. Every time I see my wife and 4 children, though things are not always perfect, the reminder that God blessed me with this family that I have prayed for and seeing the children grow brings me joy. Finally, what brought me joy this year was the church. I am blessed to have the opportunity to serve at Calvary Chapel and it brings joy to see so many people coming back to church and new people coming to Jesus for the first time and seeing the joy on their faces that comes with a relationship with Jesus. Looking forward to what God has in store for 2024! Steve Daigle, Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Parkland The three things that have brought me joy in 2023: 1. God’s many divine appointments to share the Gospel. 2. Seeing God open amazing doors for ministry 3. Being in Tallahassee when the Governor signed the 6-week heartbeat bill. We are waiting for the Florida Supreme Court to hand down their decision. It is a blessing to be an instrument in the hands of the Lord. I am awe of the way He works and moves. I look forward to another year of God unveiling His awesome power and plan for my life. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Tewannah Aman, Executive Director, Broward Right to Life . s - g . l d m , y t - s y H , - t Wants to Know… Coach Rick Andreassen Romney C. Rogers Samuel Lamerson Steve Daigle Steve Solomon Tewannah Aman Laura C. Bishop Mary Drabik Mike McDermott Milan Stefanovic Oksana Horton Patricia Colangelo, e
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