A Fresh Start
People are sometimes puzzled by the idea of integrating professional
counseling and Christianity. But both emphasize similar themes
about life: brokenness, legitimate suffering, hope, change,
truth, forgiveness and reconciliation. Both also offer a fresh
start and a fresh perspective on life, a very appropriate
topic for the New Year.
We also welcome a new staff member and provide exciting info
about our 2007 banquet. Enjoy!
Dr. Joe Verga
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A Fresh Start - Dr. Joe Verga There’s something
unique about January 1st each year. It’s a day like
any other made simply of 24 hours. Yet somehow that day
seems brimming with more hope than any other. People make
resolutions to do things they’ve avoided or to stop
doing things they know aren’t productive or good for
them. At one time or another, everyone longs for a fresh
start. Read
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A New Face
Georgia Youssef joined the staff of ACC in November. Although her
main focus is working with couples on marital issues, she also sees
individuals and is particularly interested in women’s issues.
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It's
a Date!
Who:
Dr. Gary Chapman with ACC’s
Dr. Jennifer Thomas, co-authors of The Five Languages
of Apology
What:
ACC’s Annual Banquet
When:
Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at 6:30PM
Where:
Benton Convention Center,
Winston-Salem, NC
How:
Watch for ticket and sponsorship information in the February
e-newsletter
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Finalizing
a Partnership
On November 28, 2006, the contract between Associates in
Christian Counseling and Surry Christian Counseling Center,
a ministry of Surry Baptist Association was signed.
From left to right, standing: Rick Cole, ACC
Manager, Operations & Development; Rev. Lanny Atkins,
Moderator, SBA, and President, SBA Executive Committee; Dr.
Billy Blakley, Director of Missions, SBA; John Shuler, ACC
therapist staffing SCCC; Mrs. Nancy McPeak, Clerk, SBA, and
Secretary, SBA Executive Committee
Seated: Dr. Joe Verga, ACC Executive Director, James Bledsoe,
Chairman, Board of Advisors, SCCC
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Friends of ACC - Tim & Penny Whitener
Tim and Penny Whitener first became aware of Associates in Christian
Counseling nearly 10 years ago through their Sunday School class.
Soon afterward, they attended ACC’s annual banquet for the
first time.Read
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Out
and About in the Community
ACC’s recent outreach has included:
• Child Protective Services Collaborative
Mt. Airy
• Fancy Gap Baptist Church,
Mt. Airy
• Friendship Baptist Church,
Mt. Airy
• National Association of Church Business Administrators,
Dogwood Chapter
• NC Association for Educators of Young Children
Conference
• Mt. Airy Ministerial Association
• Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church
• Northern Pediatrics,
Mt. Airy
• Reynolda Presbyterian Church
Missions Fair
• Salem Baptist Christian School
• Surry Baptist Association
• WBFJ—Call-in morning show
• Young Life Regional Leaders Conference
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Helping
Hands
Winston-Salem State University volunteers helped put together
our fall mailing.
From left to right: Russell Broderick, Roneisha
Greene, Ashley Williams, Keturah King, and
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Book Reviews
Just Give Me Jesus
Anne Graham Lotz
Thomas Nelson, 2002
To those needing a fresh start, to those still searching for happiness,
to those in need of forgiveness, to the suffering and self-righteous
alike, Anne Graham Lotz describes that Jesus was, is, and will always
be the answer.
Shoulda Coulda Woulda: Live in the Present, Find Your Future
Dr. Les Parrott
Zondervan, 2004
At the end of your life, will you look back and be content with
how you spent your days or will you wrestle with regrets? Dr. Parrott,
a leading relationship expert, gives you encouragement and direction
to redeem your past and live fully in the present.
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Thought |
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imprisons life; love releases it.
Harry Emerson Fosdick
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Special Gifts |
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In memory of:
John Verga
Given by
John & Ladonna Bost
Chuck & Lucretia Pruett
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| Volunteers |
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you would be interested in helping with our banquet, either before
the event or that evening, please click
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