IN THIS ISSUE Dec Highlights ISGH Membership Tech Expo 2020 Suhbah Institute Seminary Pre-Marital Training Houston Peace Academy Enrollment Youth Programs & Activities UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 5: Oath Ceremony Jan 15: Shura Meeting Jan 17-18: Pre-Marital Training Feb 1: Tech Expo 2020

Highlights From December 2019 In December, the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center visited ROIC for Jumu'ah. Generous donors participated in the blood drive, helping to save lives. According to the Blood Center, one donation of blood can save up to three lives! Thank you to all that participated! 

BECOME A MEMBER Membership has re-opened for the new year. Join before January 31st, and receive a free 2020 ISGH calendar! Already a member but not sure how to access your account? See below for login directions on how to access your account and the membership portal. 

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TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2020 Engaging, Educating, and Empowering the Community ISGH is excited to host the Technology Expo 2020 in February. This community event will be for entrepreneurs, technologists, business partners and anyone eager to learn and network. The event will feature industry experts, free training with certification, and engaging topics on technology relevant to today's job market. We hope to see you there! Saturday, February 1st 9:30 am - 5 pm @ Aqsa Masjid 2810 Saddlehorn Trail Katy, TX 77494 Registration is mandatory and will close on January 26th. Attendees must be at least 14 years old. To register for this one of a kind event sign up at TexHouston.com. Visit the event's facebook page for more information.

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SUHBAH INSTITUTE SEMINARY Educate. Train. Lead. ISGH is proud to be a sponsor of Suhbah Seminary. This seminary will aim to provide Islamic Studies while also focusing on Leadership Training. The classes will include guest speakers and scholars qualified in their respective fields. ISGH will also be providing scholarships for students who are interested. To learn more about the Suhbah Seminary and its application requirements, please visit suhbah.com/seminary For any questions, please email info@suhbah.com

PRE-MARITAL TRAINING & MARITAL ENRICHMENT By Suhbah Marriage Prep ISGH has partnered with Suhbah Institute, a certified Islamic pre-marital training institute, to offer affordable on-site recurring monthly pre-marital training sessions at ISGH masajid for engaged and newly married couples. Once the couple has finished the course, they will be given a completion certificate. Prospect couples are encouraged to undergo the training prior to conducting their Nikkah. Couples who complete the training will receive  $60 off their marriage license  from the State of Texas. The 2020 dates for the pre-marital training & marital enrichment include: Jan 17-18 at River Oaks Islamic Center

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HOUSTON PEACE ACADEMY ENROLLMENT Open for 2020-2021 Houston Peace Academy is now open for 2020-2021 enrollment for Montessori 18 months - 5 years, and Elementary. You are invited to visit the school during open house times on Monday, January 6th 10am - 12pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm You may also call the school office to schedule an appoinment at 281.257.8988 .

YOUTH PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

HPA Art Workshop  Create memories with your child. In this workshop, you will paint a canvas pre-sketched with Arabic calligraphy. For ages 5-12, limited seats available. Saturday, January 4 @ 11pm-1pm Event Page

Let's Talk "POT" Muslim Youth Health Initiative in collaboration with Masjid Hamza  Saturday, January 16 @ 6pm-7pm Event Page

11th Annual Muslim Family Night with the Houston Rockets  Saturday, January 11 @ 4pm Event Page

SHURA MEETING  Join us for our next shura meeting where we discuss how to operate efficiently and serve the community better. Members can access the meeting agenda and minutes on the members only portal.

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