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Ex Wheel of Fortune Host Reveals How Rock Hudson Received Christ Hours before His Death

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08100096.htm

[RACETRAITOR]

[sharkey]

f christians and religious people... all fanatics for somethign that is not proven ...

[Illysook]

Here's something interesting:

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1848149,00.html

[mindmetoo]

[itaewonguy]

[fiveeagles]

LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA (ANS) -- From 99 cent haircuts, a perfect stranger putting cash in a bank customer's pocket, a complimentary meal and an upgrade from back-row concert seats to the front of the theater, ASSIST subscribers have been the recipients of 'Random Acts of Kindness'.

With all the 'gloom and doom' reporting around us, ASSIST News asked our readers for heartwarming stories of unexpected kindness.

Bonnie Dawson of Costa Mesa, California, writes: "My 31-year-old daughter was standing at the bank window the other day explaining her situation to the teller. She was crying and asking if the bank would reverse some charges that she could not hope to pay because her house was in foreclosure, she was a single mother, and lost her job.

"The bank teller showed her kindness and reversed all the charges and then as she turned to go, a man who was standing in line, heard her story and slipped $100.00 in her pocket and smiled."

Meanwhile, a New York business-owner is offering a break to those currently without work by giving them 'a new do' for under a buck!

In Albany, New York, one of the most talented hair stylists in the country who has a salon in the city, is offering a helping hand to people who are jobless as a result of the economic downturn which is throwing thousands out of work in New York State.

As proprietor of Stiletto Salon, Christine Galeo�s professional background and an interest in offering people a greater awareness of style, is what separates Stiletto from the rest, according to media consultant Fred Baye, who told ANS about her.

"I just have an interest in helping people who are having a tough time through joblessness," says Galeo.

The Salon will be offering $0.99 haircuts to the unemployed people of New York State for one week beginning Saturday, March 14th through Saturday, March 21st, 2009 from 9am-5 pm. To take advantage of this offer, people need to show a valid unemployment card and matching ID at time of check-in. An appointment must be made in advance.

Christine Galeo, owner of Stiletto Salon, says: "Appearance is very important for first impressions when interviewing for a job. Hopefully this will benefit job-seekers and make a difference."

Stiletto has become one of the area�s fastest growing Salons in New York. The Salon�s chic atmosphere, as well as the professional service that is provided is also what keeps bringing people back.

Located at 1315 Central Avenue in Albany, Stiletto Salon has been open for over two years and has successfully provided clients with appearance enhancements.

It offers a wide range of services from hair color, cuts, nails and waxing. Hours of operation are Tuesday 12pm-8pm, Wednesday and Friday 10am-8pm, Thursday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Phone 518-437-3471 to schedule appointments.

Customers have commented: "I love Stiletto Salon -- it�s a really edgy, sophisticated place, and the girls are really great. I always know I want a change with my hair, but I�m never quite sure what to do, and when I�ve gone there they�ve been really helpful in determining the best color/shape for me."

Delores Frey, of Twin Falls, Idaho, says she's not able to count all the 'Acts of Kindness' God has done for her.

Delores writes: "I am 76 years of age and not as spry and useful as I used to be. God always repays you for the good deeds you have done, no matter how big or how small, it is how you did it (that counts).

"The last one has just happened, and I am so very thankful, words of 'thank you', don't seem to be enough," she says.

"My precious little dog has been passing blood, she was given medication to solve the problem, but she had to have surgery yesterday. The problem she was taking the medication for, wasn't the cause. It was not a kidney stone, but a mineral mass of some kind attached to the side of her bladder.

"When the Vet said she would have to have surgery, I told him I could not afford it. He has been her doctor for 13 years. He said, 'There will be no problem. We will work something out.'

Of all the tests that were taken, there was no charge for any of them, says Delores.

"Now that surgery has been done, Sadie is doing good, she will be kept for a second night. The gal, I have verbally adopted and my daughter, said they would pay the surgery charges."

Delores concludes: "God knows when out hearts cry, my little friend might just be a dog, but she would give her life for me, that is a sign of a true friend.... she is one of God's creations and He placed her in my hands for her care. He has taken care of both of us, and that is the best Act of Kindness, we can ever receive. I give prayerful Thanks to God every day, for His Acts of Kindness."

From Canada comes the story of Peter Fassbender, Mayor of the City of Langley, B.C., who was in line at Starbucks, when he noticed the lady in front of him picked up some trash that wasn�t hers and throw it in the garbage.

Mayor Fassbender tapped her on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, Ma�am. I just saw what you did, and I�d like to pay for your coffee!" Her random act of kindness brought her a surprise from the Mayor!!

Judi 'The Manners Lady' Vankevic -- who has been on a campaign to reintroduce basic courtesy as a way of life -- shared a story with us from a parent whose children�s random acts of kindness in their home have made a difference in 'lowering the stress level' in their home and 'raising the joy level!'

One boy, Lucas, came home from a 'Manners Lady' concert and he listened to his new Manners Lady CD non-stop for two days, says Vankevic. "His parents were amazed, thrilled and thankful that after only two days he was obeying 'right away without delay,'" she said.

According to Vankevic, Lucas said, "Look Mom! I�m wearing my 'happy eyes!' He was setting the table without being asked to do it, and then he even went the extra mile, adding, 'Mom, is there anything else you want me to do?'"

And it's not just 'regular folks' that are the recipients of Random Acts of Kindness. Sometimes journalists and reporters benefit from another's thoughtfulness.

While this incident hasn't happened in the current economic climate, I felt the heartwarming comfort of 'a dinner for two' that didn't cost me a penny!

Dining with my mother-in-law at a Twin Cities suburban restaurant across the highway from the hospital where my wife Una lay clinging to life in intensive care, after a heart attack and two cardiac arrests, the waitress who was serving us told her manager that we were taking a 'nourishment break' from our bedside vigil.

The manager stopped by our booth to chat with us and gave me his business card, on the back of which he had written, "Valid for one complimentary meal."

He told me to come back, bringing my wife with me, when she had recovered -- and to enjoy an evening out with her at the restaurant's expense.

Three months later, I took my bride, of at that point almost 20 years, to the restaurant and -- on ordering our entr�e -- showed the waitress the manager's card.

She came back with someone I didn't recognize, who explained that he was now managing the franchise, that the previous manager had moved to another outlet. He listened quietly and respectfully, and left us to enjoy our entr�e and dessert.

When we got up to leave after eating our meal, and proceeded to pay our bill for my meal, the cashier looked at us and said, "Your bill has been taken care of. Both meals are on-the-house."

My colleague, Dan Wooding, Founder of ASSIST Ministries and ASSIST News Service (ANS), missed his 45th wedding anniversary in July 2008, while on assignment for ANS.

He recalls: "I missed most of our anniversary last Sunday (in 2008) as I was flying back from Dallas, Texas, where I was reporting on Gospel for Asia's 'Renewing your Passion' conference there. It was a wonderful event and I was able to interview many of the GFA leaders, including K.P. Yohannan and his son, Daniel. (You can find out more about this ministry at www.gfa.org ).

"To make up for it, I took (my wife) Norma to the Orange County Fair yesterday in Costa Mesa and then we attended a concert at the nearby Pacific Amphitheater with Sheila E, a wonderful Christian performer, and Tom Jones.

"When we lived in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, (in the United Kingdom) Tom lived nearby, and his manager, Gordon Mills, would often visit the school (my sons) Andrew and Peter attended to drop off his children.

"Engelbert Humperdinck, who was also managed by Mills, could also be seen dropping off his daughter in the Rolls Royce which had the number plate 'EH1,'" said Wooding.

"We were sitting right at the back of the Pacific Amphitheater in the cheapest seats when a man came up to us and said he wanted to give us VIP tickets to sit close to the front.

"I have since been able to track down this man and thank him, and discovered that he was a Christian who just wanted to do something nice for a couple at the concert."

We also heard from someone 'Down Under' who practices Random Acts of Kindness -- and also became a recipient herself.

Faith Oxley, of Sydney, Australia said she is a 'giver' of such thoughtful deeds -- and also became a recipient -- "usually paying for a strangers coffee and leaving before they have any idea of who on earth may have paid!" she says.

"On Friday, March 6, I was at a coffee shop in Sydney, Australia, (when) a stranger paid for my coffee and morning tea."

Faith said she likes to show unexpected kindness by taking photos for people on their cameras around the city�(especially the) Opera House and Harbor Bridge, (as well as) the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney.

"You know (the scene) -- the people trying to take photos of themselves or a group trying to get everyone in the picture�On the same Friday (someone paid for my drink) I did this and ended up chatting to a Vicar from Cambridge who wants cartoons for a project of hers.

"I am a cartoonist�(and) God is amazing how he puts people together!" she said.

ASSIST News wants to thank those of you who responded to our request for 'tales of Good News,' and we ask that you remember to write and tell us of how you are finding God at work in your daily lives during these tough economic times. Please address your stories to us at [email protected] .

[Yu_Bum_suk]

There was a Christian guy who came to teach in my school district. He asked me if I was interested in going to church. I told him 'no' (at least not any church in Korea). He never asked me again in almost three years of knowing me. He was a good Christian. I can't say the same of the Seventh-Day Adventist moron who came to teach here.

[RACETRAITOR]

I was out hiking with friends this weekend, far from civilisation, and we came across a group of Evangelical Christians planning to build a church. One of my friends was extremely drunk, having recently been released from the US army, and was shouting out random comments about cunnilingus at inopportune times (incidentally I think he was the only Christian in our group). The Evangelicals were very kind to us, and even gave a lift back to town. Never once did they try to force anything on us.

[fiveeagles]

Good thing I am not a "good Christian" in your eyes. ONe day we will see what you will be saying. One day.

Wisdom is proved true by it's fruit.

[fiveeagles]

Wow...silence. God help me...I might just quit. haha.

[Gimpokid]

Why is god in an arm bar?