Former Virginia Senator W. Henry Maxwell’s Passing Reaches California

Minister, Civic Leader and Legislator, Rev. Dr. W. Henry Maxwell’s death has far reaching impact to Long Beach, CA

Rev. Dr. W. Henry Maxwell at Ivy Baptist Church

LONG BEACH, CA, Nov. 20, 2010 -- The death of Former Senator W. Henry Maxwell, has nationwide prominence, reaching 2000+ miles to Long Beach, California. Former state Sen. W. Henry Maxwell, a longtime political leader and retired pastor of Ivy Baptist Church in Newport News, Virginia, died Saturday, November 15, 2010 at his daughter's home near Detroit.

Sen. Maxwell, 75, died of complications from diabetes and Parkinson's disease. This illness prompted him not to seek re-election in the state's 2nd Senate District in 2003, said his son, Walter Maxwell Jr.

Sen. Maxwell represented Newport News voters for more than 20 years, first with his election to the House of Delegates in 1983 and then to the Senate in December 1992. Twice, the Newport News Democrat succeeded U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, first when Scott was elected to the state Senate, vacating his House of Delegates seat, and again when Scott was elected to Congress.

"He was an effective, hard-working legislator and was a strong voice for the downtrodden," said Scott, whose ties to Sen. Maxwell date back to their service with the NAACP in the mid-1970s. Scott said Sen. Maxwell leaves a three-fold legacy, as a civic activist, minister and legislator.

“I was very fortunate to have had him as a role model in my life.  He spoke volumes to those around him, even in his silence.” said his niece Rev. Angela Chester, DDiv., a Virginia native, of New Life Pastoral Counseling in Long Beach. “When you have such an example before you, you’re shown how to view the world. Uncle Henry was the perfect example of an advocate for your fellow man; to remember those in need in your community. He will be remembered - our family will truly miss him.”

In honor of Rev. Dr. W. Henry Maxwell, New Life Pastoral Counseling, will be closed.

# # #

New Life Pastoral Counseling provides integrated pastoral counseling for individuals, couples and groups in Long Beach, CA. Offering psycho-spiritual integration and well being, sessions include: Grief, Relationship, Motivational and  Premarital Counseling. Premarital counseling sessions include secular, religious and interfaith couples.

Former state Senator, Newport News pastor, W. Henry Maxwell dies

Senator W. Henry Maxwell

Former state Sen. W. Henry Maxwell, a longtime political leader and retired pastor of Ivy Baptist Church in Newport News, died Saturday at his daughter's home near Detroit.  Sen. Maxwell, 75, died of complications from diabetes and Parkinson's disease, illnesses that prompted him not to seek re-election in the state's 2^nd Senate District in 2003, said his son, Walter Maxwell Jr. A memorial service and funeral is being planned for next weekend in Newport News.

Sen. Maxwell represented Newport News voters for more than 20 years, first with his election to the House of Delegates in 1983 and then to the Senate in December 1992. Twice, the Newport News Democrat succeeded U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, first when Scott was elected to the state Senate, vacating his House of Delegates seat, and again when Scott was elected to Congress.

"He was an effective, hard-working legislator and was a strong voice for the downtrodden," said Scott, whose ties to Sen. Maxwell date back to their service with the NAACP in the mid-1970s. Scott said Sen. Maxwell leaves a three-fold legacy, as a civic activist, minister and legislator.

Sen. Maxwell was critical in obtaining state funding to preserve the Newsome House and Cultural Center in Newport News and in keeping the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Hampton open when initial efforts were being made to close it, said Scott. The school has since been shut down.

Sen. Maxwell also worked to secure funding for drug courts and for resources to help rehabilitate incarcerated young people being released from prison, said former Del. Mary T. Christian, who served in the General Assembly with Sen. Maxwell. He also worked to restore voting rights for convicted felons who had served their prison sentences.

"His efforts for young people stand out … because he knew they were our future," said Christian. "I would call him a gentlemen's gentlemen and a very astute legislator. He knew how to work both sides of the aisle and to get people to work together.

"He will be revered and remembered."

Sen. Maxwell remained in the pulpit at Ivy Baptist — his first church after graduating from seminary — for 37 years, said his son Walter Maxwell. Under his watch, the congregation grew from 70 to approximately 800, and the church opened a community center and day care center in Newport News' southeast community.

Whenever people asked Sen. Maxwell why he ran for public office, his son said, he always delivered the same answer: "If one was to be concerned about man, he should be concerned about the laws that govern man."

"He was committed to serving the community," said state Sen. Mamie E. Locke, who now holds Sen. Maxwell's former seat. "He had a strong belief that he had to be a source of change, a voice for making a difference for the citizens he served."

How not to be a helicopter parent

My article about "helicopter parents" was selected for inclusion on SheKnows.com   Please take a moment to stop by and read it.

 

Put AwayThe Propellers

Helicopter parents -- ones who are knee deep in every school and life issue, leaving kids little room for their own problem solving -- are largely a 21st Century phenomenon. But who wants to be that parent who is too involved? Following are some parenting tips to help you avoid the nasty little habits of helicopter parents.   

 

Swoosh-swoosh-swoosh. What’s that sound? It’s a hovering parent swooping in like a helicopter to "save" their child from potential harm -- or is it a potential lesson? Helicopter parents are everywhere, shielding their kids from harm, hurt and more... or so they think.

 

Read more...

One Big Online Family

Written by Galia Myron 11 November 2010 
demondirt.com

Facebook and Twitter may be keeping people closer rather than driving them apart.

  

Engaging in social media does not hinder face-to-face communication, says a new survey examining interpersonal relationships and the Internet. Despite critics’ concerns that teens stay glued to Facebook while shunning their families, or suspicions that mothers are addicted to Farmville, says the report, social media may enable greater real-life contact than previously thought. 

New Life Pastoral Counseling featured in article.  

My Life With You

My Life With You (enrichment workshop)

Join us for this relationship enrichment workshop.

Are you looking for ways to improve your relationship with your spouse or significant other?  Well, you've found it with My Life With You.

Providing sound advice on ways to understand and work with your partner for a better life together.  Spend less time in disagreeable situations. 

Having the proper tools is the key advantage that happy couples have over other couples - they have learned what to do and most importantly what NOT to do.

Come with your significant other and find out how to keep your life on the path of fulfillment.

Before You Tie The Knot

Congratulations,on your engagement! 


Taking the next step in planning with premarital education, shows that you are taking getting married seriously, and that's good.  Preparing for your married life will help ensure that you are prepared for the bumps in the road of life.


This workshop provides an in-depth look at the issues that come up most often in married life. No subject will be glossed over. Our goal is to prepare you. To empower you.


Topics include: Career, Sexual Expectation, Children, Family (In Laws) and so much more.


Join us for this premarital education workshop.  You'll be glad you did.


A certificate of completion provided.

Circle of Love

Join us for this relationship enrichment workshop in downtown Long Beach.


Remember your wedding day and how excited you where?  How you smiled from ear-to-ear when you saw your then fiance(e), walking towards you. The love the two of you shared could be felt all around the room.

Time has passed, life has begun to slip into your day-to-day routine, but you want to keep that spark going. You don't want to loose that something special that you have.

The Circle of Love, relationship enrichment workshop, shows you ways that you  can rekindle that love for your spouse. Remind you of actions that over time, you've forgotten about.

When you care about someone, you want the very best for them.  Why not invest in your marriage! Taking the time to learn how to keep your circle of love going is one of the best things you can do.

See you there!

Blessings All Around and New Life Pastoral Counseling Helping Bridal Couples to Succeed

Helping you plan your life together from "I Do" to Forever.

 

Blessings All Around, one of Long Beach’s leading sites for mobile wedding ceremony planning and Officiant services, just announced that Blessings All Around is teaming up with New Life Pastoral Counseling for premarital counseling services to wedding couples. New Life Pastoral Counseling provides integrated counseling services for numerous counseling needs.

New Life Pastoral Counseling, one of the most modern integrated pastoral counseling locations in Long Beach, CA, helps couples were they are. The programs used recognize each couple at their spiritual level. From quality of service to overall level of professionalism, the high level of service that bridal couples expect from Blessings All Around and other wedding vendors, can be found at New Life Pastoral Counseling.

“Blessings All Around, is so excited to work with New Life Pastoral Counseling. So many couples wish to start their marriage with all the right tools. They don’t want to become another divorce statistic. Premarital Counseling, can give them that great start.” said Lisa Johnson, Assistant to Rev. Chester.

Blessings All Around will continue to provide the same high quality mobile Officiant services within the Los Angeles County and Orange County areas. Blessings All Around can be found across the WeddingWire network, which includes WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee.

For more information, please visit the Blessings All Around or New Life Pastoral Counseling websites.

New Life Pastoral Counseling Contact Info

New Life Pastoral Counseling:

110 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 614

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.NewLifePastoralCounseling.com 

counseling@newlifepastoralcounseling.com