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Autism Learning Partners Launches Four New Locations to Serve Individuals with Autism in Texas


“We’re committed to making progress possible for families in Texas by employing the best local clinical and operational leaders who strive to put families first,” said Gina T. Chang, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of ALP.

ALP strives to give hope, support, and paths of progress for children and their families living with autism and related disorders. With their vast network of community partnerships and ever-growing list of accepted insurances, families can receive quality support. ALP understands the importance of reaching children early and providing consistent support across their childhood in order to make a meaningful, lifelong impact on these individuals. By providing critical in-home support, families are able to build confidence, learn and grow together. ALP believes that a tailored, comprehensive care plan with a dedicated clinical team allows children and their family units to experience the most progress possible.

“We’re committed to making progress possible for families in Texas by employing the best local clinical and operational leaders who strive to put families first,” said Gina T. Chang, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO of ALP.

ALP is a national leader in the special needs field for over 30 years. They are headquartered in Monrovia, CA, employs over 280 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (“BCBAs”) and has a total workforce of 3,000, including Behavior Technicians providing in-home and in-center ABA-based care across the country. Services include: Applied Behavioral Analysis and additionally offer speech, occupational, physical therapies, and diagnostic services in select regions. Treatment is now offered in 20 states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

To learn more about Autism Learning Partners and its services, please visit AutismLearningPartners.com.

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Bones Abode” is an imaginative journey to a unique school for young Christians


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“Mission Mind: Bones Abode”: a creative tale of a group of children who hear the call and seek to follow a mission from God. “Mission Mind: Bones Abode” is the creation of published author Rachel Elspeth Shanks, a devoted wife and mother who resides in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Shanks is an avid hiker who has found a love for homeschooling over the past nine years.

Shanks shares, “When children from around the country receive a golden letter, calling and inviting them to join an undisclosed covert school for missions, they must make the decision to leave their families and all they have ever known and step out in faith. When their unlikely transportation arrives to deliver them to Mission Mind Academy on O Be Joyful Gardens, an unknown world opens before their eyes. A glorious landscape, golden castle, and chosen animals become their new reality, promising peace and pleasantry during their stay.

“When Noah Wilson and Grace Hayes, along with their best friends, discover and uncover an unexplainable darkness, it becomes clear they have an important mission to walk through, and life at Mission Mind wasn’t going to be all fun and games. They are required to work together at every turn as a team, along with their trusted teachers and school staff members to end the taunting and torment. Overcoming fear by setting their minds on things above, the Six-Pack, which is the name of their tight-knit group, embark on an unforgettable journey of faith, trust, and bravery in the Holy Spirit.

“Will the eclectic group of children have what it takes to stay in the fight for the faculty, student body, and beautiful campus at MMA when things become extremely scary, creepy, and utterly disgusting? Or will they bow out, leaving the battle for someone older, wiser, and more experienced to deal with the undeniable threat?

“Come along the golden path at Mission Mind Academy with Noah and Grace as they courageously and humbly stand up against the accuser, who is attempting to destroy them, their school, and the important work the Lord God is doing.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Rachel Elspeth Shanks’ new book will inspire and delight the imaginations of readers from young to old.

Shanks offers readers a charming tale of faith with equal parts spirit and adventure that will captivate from the first page.

Consumers can purchase “Mission Mind: Bones Abode” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Mission Mind: Bones Abode,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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The Identification Systems Group (ISG) Donates Over $47,000 to Able to Serve


The Identification Systems Group (ISG), the nationwide network of local identification system integrators, announced that it has donated over $47,000 to Able to Serve, a faith-based, community-funded nonprofit organization that believes every person, regardless of their abilities deserves the dignity of a fulfilling life. The funds were raised at the ISG’s Annual Fall Meeting where Members and Partners made cash and check donations, as well as purchasing items in a charity silent auction.

“We are honored to help this important community organization provide training and opportunity in a supportive environment,” says David Lee, Executive Director of the ISG. “Able to Serve not only provides the life skill training that many need, but also gives them opportunities to give back to their community. By teaching them leadership skills, Able to Serve affirms their dignity through their service to others. We also want to give a special thanks to our Partner, Identiv, for donating $10,000 of the total through their sales promotion.”

About Able to Serve

Able to Serve is a faith-based, community-funded nonprofit organization that believes every person, regardless of their abilities, is created by God to live a full life. Their core service is a day program that provides adults with disabilities with a supportive environment where they can reach their full potential as an integral part of God’s creation. Their focus is on equipping them with life skills to be more independent and connecting them with opportunities to use their abilities to serve others in our community. For more information, visit their website at abletoserve.org.

About the ISG

The Identification Systems Group (ISG) is a nationwide network of local identification card system integrators, providing high quality, cost-effective solutions backed by the local support and strength of its Professional Services Certification program. Each company works together to provide seamless nationwide support in the USA and Canada.

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Enrique Ocampo’s new book “Powerful Healing Words from God” is a soul-refreshing tale of praise, gratitude, and healing in God’s hands


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Enrique Ocampo, a poet from San Diego, has completed his new book “Powerful Healing Words from God”: a reflective compendium of poems fueled with positivity, hope, and wisdom where one will find the strength to stand against challenges. With this book comes a light that will guide one in moments of darkness.

Ocampo shares, “This book is about strengthening your relationship with God and helping encourage your life to find the blessings of God. It helps develop a spiritual relationship with God when you use your faith.

This book is meant to help you heal yourself from any situation with the use of your faith.

These poems for God are meant to help motivate positivity within people who read this book.

Not to worry about anything impossible, this is for us to leave it up to God. Everything is possible for him with the use of your faith.”

Published by Page Publishing, Enrique Ocampo’s manuscript weaves everyone an avenue for healing in times of struggle and pain from life’s daily battles. It carries a reminder of God’s saving power and glory that never fails to redeem one’s soul from the pits of darkness.

Readers who wish to experience this illuminating work can purchase “Powerful Healing Words from God” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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Indus Cares Foundation Partners with Social Motion Skills to Create Vocational Workspace for Autistic Teens and Adults


Indus Cares Foundation Partners with Social Motion Skills

to Create Vocational Workspace for Autistic Teens and Adults

Program Now Available for Houston Area Families and Indus Residents

Disabled children and adults in Southwest Houston have a new facility to help build their social and vocational skills thanks to a collaboration between the Indus Cares Foundation and Social Motion Skills.

The Indus Cares Foundation (http://www.induscares.org), the charitable organization affiliated with Indus Communities, and Houston-based Social Motion Skills (http://www.socialmotionskills.org) previewed the year-long program on Dec. 15, which offers afterschool social skills classes and vocational training for children and young adults with autism and other disabilities to help them reach their full potential. An estimated 50-60 families attended the event.

Social Motion Skills, a Houston non-profit that develops social skills classes geared toward children on the spectrum, transformed the community center at Indus Communities’ Sharpstown Garden Apartments at 7575 Bissonnet St. into a dedicated education and training space for children and young adults with autism. The space features a modern computer lab with 10-12 workstations, plus programs to teach other job skills.

Social Motion Skills is now offering its courses six days a week for individuals aged 14 and up. The center will also be open to any Indus property residents.

Houston City Councilman Edward Pollard and his Chief of Staff Paul Young attended the ribbon-cutting festivities on Dec. 15 along with executives from Indus and Social Motion Skills, which offered tours of the converted community center.

“The Indus Cares Foundation found a great partner in Social Motion Skills to create this amazing workspace to assist those on the autistic spectrum and face other learning disabilities,” said Avani Narang, Executive Director of Indus Cares. “We enthusiastically made our Sharpstown Garden Apartments community center available as a resource to offer much-needed tools and expertise to make a difference in our community.”

Some of the featured activities during the ribbon-cutting ceremony included:

  • Giveaway of toys, backpacks, and other goodies
  • Distribution of groceries and other pantry items
  • Activities with kids to make snow and other fun items
  • COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots
  • Art/painting classes with the kids at the start of the event
  • Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • A raffle including bicycles and computer tablets presented by Councilman Pollard.

About The Indus Cares Foundation

Headquartered in Houston, TX, the Indus Cares Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on connecting thousands of families in Southwest Houston to much-needed resources that support them in their efforts to successfully adapt to America, raise their children, and become healthy and contributing citizens.

The Indus Cares Foundation is involved in year-round community outreach with events that help enhance lives and quality of living, such as after-school programs, ESL or job skills training, health & wellness opportunities, and scholarships, as well as other assistance. While the foundation’s work centers on residents living at Indus Communities (located in Gulfton, Sharpstown, Braeswood Place, Mission Bend, Alief, and Spring Branch), Indus Cares programs seek to reach Houston families in need. For more information visit http://www.induscares.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Avani Narang

Executive Director, The Indus Cares Foundation

avani.narang@indusmgmt.com

832-641-4696

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John Gowan’s newly released “The Life of an Ordinary Man in the Hands of an Extraordinary God” is an enjoyable and inspiring spiritual memoir


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“The Life of an Ordinary Man in the Hands of an Extraordinary God”: a powerful testament to the power of living a life of faith. “The Life of an Ordinary Man in the Hands of an Extraordinary God” is the creation of published author John Gowan.

Gowan shares, “Have you ever felt ordinary?

“Do you feel as if your life doesn’t really count for much? Are you feeling defeated because of past or current failures?

“Are you wondering if there even is a God who cares about you and has a plan and a purpose for your life? Life can be very discouraging at times, and it is easy to slip into an attitude of despair and defeat. Looking back over the course of his life, author John Gowan came to realize that God did have a plan for his life greater than anything he could have imagined as a child, as a teenager, or as a young adult.

“Most of us have seasons of life that make it seem as if we are going nowhere. It wasn’t until he was in his early forties that John even came to have faith in Christ. But that faith has made all the difference in his life and the choices that followed.

“In this book, John not only chronicles his faith journey from childhood to adulthood but also shares insights on such topics as the end times and what kind of legacy we should want to leave. He will challenge you to think outside the box in his chapter ‘Things to Ponder.’

“Many today feel that we are living in very distressing times when not only our individual lives but life in general seems very uncertain. It is times like these that make seeking to grow your faith in a loving God even more important. What was true for the author is also true for you as you seek to know the one who created you and loves you so much that He sent His only Son to die for you.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, John Gowan’s new book is a thoughtful discussion of life and faith.

Gowan shares in hopes of leaving a legacy of dedication to God and encouragement to those who seek a stronger connection to their faith.

Consumers can purchase “The Life of an Ordinary Man in the Hands of an Extraordinary God” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “The Life of an Ordinary Man in the Hands of an Extraordinary God,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Sylvia Gross’s newly released “Chosen, Listen, Respond” is an engaging exploration of spiritual growth and evangelism


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“Chosen, Listen, Respond”: a potent reminder of the importance of keeping God present in one’s life. “Chosen, Listen, Respond” is the creation of published author Sylvia Gross.

Gross shares, “Considering a submission to the guided directions of God, here stands His affirmation that is transmitted on behalf of the Holy Spirit. Remain vigilant in belief, faith, and being obedient to listening and hearing the voice of God as a chosen vessel.

“God describes His architectural structure as one willing to listen while being thoroughly engaged with the spiritual ups and downs in the process without deflecting. He oversees the love, endurance, integrity, and leadership fulfilled within the designation enlighten with free will. God brings comparison of the structure leading in the evangelical apostleship by the natural free will self-controlled and to the spiritual free will responding to the Holy Spirit. It is through submitting obedience to God’s visionary revelation expressing, ‘Don’t lose your structure’ from titling of Chosen, Listen, Respond.

“The book denotes without any hesitation to seek God first from an empty vessel which is prepared and ready to fulfill service. The book is also a mentoring solution to surfacing issues and problems such as the following:

  • When surrounded by great diversity entangling bad and good collaboration, look for the more effective righteous collaboration directed by God while in pray.
  • Though awkward situations may arise leading to degrade and destroy the structure, continue to look toward the righteous narrow pathway while fasting, reading, and meditating in pray for healing.
  • Often, issues linger within a vessel tired of the old manipulated ways, forgetting and looking back, reminiscing and struggling to define the new chapter. The vessel must generate desperation for something better through a committed and intimate godly relationship focusing with a spiritual mentality and less natural in the pursuit of critical and logical changes.

“To readers of Chosen, Listen, Respond, a process of change begins from the heart which first hears and acts upon the Word of God. These elements such as character, comprehension, conscience, godly power, knowledge, patient ability, and self-control when faithfully maintained will highlight a progressive change occurrence. Thus, believers honestly submitting to the Word of God and the Holy Spirit in love, endurance, integrity, and leadership solidify their change in the spiritual structure.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Sylvia Gross’s new book is a thought-provoking discussion of key Christian tenets.

Gross writes in hopes of helping others to find and nurture a strong connection with faith and God’s grace.

Consumers can purchase “Chosen, Listen, Respond” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Chosen, Listen, Respond,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Kim Blackwell Is All Set To Launch Her New Book “From Stroke to Recovery: My Walk with God: A Guide to Recovery”


Kim Blackwell Is All Set To Launch Her New Book “From Stroke to Recovery: My Walk with God: A Guide to Recovery.”

After her miraculous recovery, Kim is committed to sharing her process of recovery that did wonders for her.

Kim Blackwell was a 51-year-old active, independent, healthy, and Christian woman who was doing what she loved running an art business and working with a travel company. However, her life changed on that fateful day of October 8th 2008, when she suffered a massive stroke. Of course, recovery was a painful process, but what’s more painful than recovering her physical body was recovering the things she needed to get her life back.

Through her new book “From Stroke to Recovery: My Walk with God: A Guide to Recovery,” Kim Blackwell aims to share her amazing journey of how she made a miraculous recovery thanks to her faith and trust in God, knowing that he would help her walk through the many challenges that they faced over the years.

It is a testimony to her determination and perseverance that she was able to endure all the hardships and still obtain what she needed to make her life whole again. Today, she has everything from income, health, and transportation and only has God to thank for it. Along the way, she has also developed her own recovery plan, which she intends to share with others who want to bring their life back on track.

Book reviewer Barbara Bamberger Scott states, “Her advice doubtless serve as a welcome supportive resource for stroke victims and their families. Through her journey, families can now find solace by relating with the hardships faced by Kim Blackwell.”

GoodReads reviewer Alejandro Barnes writes, “I recommend this novel not only for victims of stroke but for anyone who feels like life is always against them. The truth is that life is not against us, but we are being encouraged to conquer all the trauma and trials to grow into the person God has destined us to be!”

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Shincheonji Church of Jesus Begins its Seminar to Unravel the Secrets of Heaven


Chairman Lee Man-hee testifying to the Secrets of Heaven

I am not God, Jesus, or the Lord of a religion. I was just a farmer from the countryside, but Jesus chose me one day and showed me how the prophecies became fulfilled. This is my testimony,

On January 3, 2022, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, “Shincheonji Church”) started its lecture series on explaining the parables of the Bible, which is key to understanding heaven’s secrets.

Chairman Lee Man-hee of Shincheonji Church was the first lecturer for “Shincheonji Online Seminar: Testimony on the Parables of the Secrets of Heaven and Their True Meanings,” which broadcasted on the church’s official YouTube channel. During his lecture, Chairman Lee explained in detail why the secrets of heaven were written in parables, why we must understand the parables’ true meanings and how we can.

During his lecture, Chairman Lee first explained why the prophecies of the Bible are written in parables by saying, “God said in Psalm 78 to tell the future generations the hidden things from of old by speaking in parables. This is why Jesus came and spoke in parables regarding the prophecies of Revelation and the four gospels.”

Chairman Lee also said, “It says in the Bible that things will not remain as parables forever, but there comes a time when things will be spoken plainly—this is when the prophecies in parables become fulfilled.” He added, “The true entities of the prophecies appear once they are fulfilled. These true entities will be revealed in the future lectures.”

“I am not God, Jesus, or the Lord of a religion. I was just a farmer from the countryside, but Jesus chose me one day and showed me how the prophecies became fulfilled. This is my testimony,” Chairman Lee said. “Jesus chose one person to be his messenger and had him see, hear, and testify to all the events of Revelation for the churches. The Tribe Leaders have been testifying to such content recently (through the Revelation seminars).”

Chairman Lee said that the testimony of Revelation was given through the previous seminars, but since the Book of Revelation is recorded with parables, there may be difficult contents for a lot of people. Through the parable seminars, which are equivalent to the elementary course of Zion Christian Mission Center, the education center operated by Shincheonji Church, Chairman Lee said the participants will clearly perceive the true meanings of the parables inside the Bible and the content of the Book of Revelation.

Chairman Lee said, “There are elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses (in Zion Christian Mission Center). One must understand the elementary course to understand all of the Bible, so it is a must. This is why this explanation of the parables began.” He noted that the intermediate and advanced courses will also be preached to the whole world. To the pastors in particular, Chairman Lee said, “You should record these lectures and make notes. If there is anything that should be corrected, please let us know. Applaud if they did a good job, and let us be one under God by the truth.”

The online seminars will run through March 28th, Monday and Thursday at 10 AM (KST), for a total of 24 seminars. Instructors of Zion Christian Mission Center will be conducting this seminar series, and it will be broadcast in 24 languages via the church’s official YouTube channel.

The main topics of the seminar will include: Two Kinds of Spirits; Basic Biblical Knowledge; Figurative Seed, Field, Tree, and Bird; Figurative Food and Yeast; Figurative Bowl, Scales, and Staff; Figurative Fire, Censer, Pot; Figurative Light, Lampstand, Blind, Deaf, and Wedding Clothes; Figurative Treasure and Rich; Figurative Stone and Idol — a total of 24 topics.

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“GOD NOW” by Janet Zann Sheldon presents genuine and inspiring answers to deep questions we have about God, now


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“GOD NOW”: a potent opportunity for reflection and a rejuvenation of faith. “GOD NOW” is the creation of published author Janet Zann Sheldon, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She draws inspiration from her University of Michigan master’s degree in educational psychology, coupled with her St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Seminary master’s degree in theological studies.

Zann Sheldon shares, “Do you feel like we need God now? Do you feel like God isn’t helping us or that you don’t know where He is or even if He is? If He cares, why doesn’t He make the fires, earthquakes, floods, viruses, and other dangerous things go away? What about the people who are sick? Victims of injustice? Hungry? Lonely? Depressed? In pain? Homeless? Dying?

“Why doesn’t He answer and help us? Why does there seem to be so much turmoil, chaos, and unhappiness in this country and in the world? Doesn’t He love us? So much is wrong! Why? What are we supposed to do? How can we have a better life? Where is the love?

“These and other questions will be covered and given genuine answers in GOD NOW.

“P.S. There is a good ending!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Janet Zann Sheldon’s new book will encourage readers in their faith as they consider the questions and answers found within.

Zann Sheldon offers an opportunity for spiritual growth as readers discover an articulate discussion of key spiritual questions that challenge many believers.

Consumers can purchase “GOD NOW” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “GOD NOW,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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