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16 BOCNEWS.comNOVEMBER 2015 Season of Thanks And Giving O give thanks unto the Lord for he is good for mercy endureth forever Psalms 1071 Although thanks and giving should be all year long with the Thanksgiving holiday upon us what a better time to be thankful for our blessing as well as give to others in need who could use a helping hand. Whether we know them or not. How many of us really recognize that homelessness is a rapid growing prob- lem right here in Colorado Did you know There is a stagger- ing amount of people living on the streets all over the Denver metro area Women children families youth vet- erans those who are suffering from mental health and yes even the elder- ly. Many with nowhere to go left to wander and left to wonder. Where will they go What will they eat And what about the children Real stories real situations and real people just like you and I experiencing the struggle of homelessness right here in Colorado and the population is on the rise. Did you know... During the last couple years there were several thousand of new comers that migrated here to become Colorado residents For such reasons as the beautiful Rocky Mountains legalized marijuana immigration and education just to name a few seems to have mapped Colorado out to be the State of Opportunity. Whatever the reason it surely adds to the astounding record breaking number of people desperately seeking available and affordable housing. This leads to long waiting list less homes and apartments that are available and higher rent. Have we sadly and quietly just accepted and made it easier for one to become homeless in our state Or could our state be in a housing crises Well. Due to super long waiting list outrageous rental rates low paying wages and the number of homeless here certainly one could argue that there is a housing crises in Colorado for sure a housing problem. Whether there is a housing issue or not... The continued growing popula- tion of new comers definitely takes an extreme toll on the Colorado housing market. This could surely push more people into homelessness or other liv- ing arrangements. Who will this affect Well especially renters those such as families struggling to pay high rent the elderly who cannot make ends meet working youth and single moth- ers. Curious about the cause of this Well some will blame the economy ille- gal immigrants not enough jobs or houses. While others may argue such reasons as land lord greed cannabis business or the government. No matter the Cause unfortunately there is an Effect that can equal a bad situation or even homelessness for someone. The fact is that many people will have to endure By Minister Dara LOCAL EVENTs Mens Night Nov. 6th Friday 7pm to 10pm. Men to Mens fun night out. There will be a Pool tournament and Bowling contests with many prizes but most of all great Fellowship If you are interested please con- tact Pastor Greg McDonald at pgreg22yahoo. com We are also having all you can eat Mens breakfast that following morning the 7th at Heritage Christian Center 9am. for only 10 dollars. Night at the Museum Nov. 7th Saturday Night at the Museum A real life African American version of the movie Night at the Museum played out during Denver the Mile High Citys Denver Arts Week. Re enactors young and old will be on hand to meet greet and guide you through time through their collections and exhibits that promotes an understanding of the role African Americans played in the settlement and growth of the western United States. The Black American West Museum and Heritage Center is one of many small house museums taking part in this Annual city wide Denver event. The free part of Saturday does not start until 5pm. to 10pm. The BAWM will be open for their normal business day from 10am. to 2pm. all general admission prices apply Womens Health Event Nov. 14th Saturday Join us Celebrating Womens Health annual event at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel 3203 Quebec St. Denver CO. Mistress of Ceremony Mary Louise Lee. Theme Twisted Love Genesis 2519 Key Note Speaker Pastor Yvonne McCoy and much more vendorsHealth Screening and Flu Shot 8am. to 930am.Program 10am until 12 noon. Free open to all. For more information call Sherry at 720 435-4643 email celebratingwomen- shealthyahoo.com Thanksgiving Praise Feast Nov. 22nd Redeeming Love Fellowship Church Host- Thanksgiving Praise Fest a Praise and Worship Experience Featuring Pastors Preachers PKs Praise and Worshipers. Nekyah Scott Bobby Wells Lady Kalina Fontenot Noel Emerson Pastor Reginald Finley Redeeming Love Fellowship Church and others. Sunday November 22 at 5pm. 1201 West 41st. Avenue Denver CO. for more infor- mation call 303 433- 9227 Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 21st RSVP by Nov 18 Colorado Black Health Collaborative presents What your Mama never told you about Heart Disease Forum Key note Speakers Dr. Kevin Billups and Dr. Joshua Zenon. go to coloradobhcoyahoo.com. Thanksgiving menu by Chef Lisa of Gourmet away. The Summit Event Center 411 Sable blvd. N Aurora 80011 Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 22th Happy Thanksgiving Redeeming Love Fellowship Church will be serving a FREE Thanksgiving Day Dinner. 1200pm. to 300pm. at Redeeming Love Fellowship Church 1201 West 41st. Avenue Denver CO. for more information call Minister Scott at 720 275-4822 or 303 433- 9227 Caroling Party Dec. 15th FREE event Jesus is the Reason Caroling Party. We carol with the people in the senior building car pool to a nursing home. Come and Sing with us And join us afterwards for a get-together with homemade soup cornbread and Christmas treats. Call or email for more info 720 353-2555 hispenmsn.com Continued on Page 19 TESTIMONY Minister Dara