The young Jewish man was traveling to Jericho from Jerusalem. A band of robbers fell upon him. They robbed and beat him, leaving him for dead on the side of the road. A Jewish priest passed by. Instead of stopping to help, he walked to the other side of the road and kept going. A while later a Levite passed by and did the same. Fortunately for the man, a Samaritan passed by and stopped to help. It’s important to fully understand the significance of a Samaritan stopping to help; other castes of Jews hated Samaritans, and Samaritans hated other Jews. Yet this Samaritan didn’t see a Jew, Christian, Muslim, Samaritan or Gentile. He saw a neighbor. As anyone should do with a neighbor, he bandaged the Jew then took him to a inn, leaving all his money with the innkeeper and telling him to spend whatever it took to heal the man, and to send the Samaritan the bill if he didn’t leave enough money. This proverb ends with Jesus asking a question. Who of the three were the man’s neighbor? Luke 10:36.
It’s damning to imagine that only 1 of 3 passing Jews stopped to help, and that it was the one who was most despised who did the right thing, yet I’m about to share with you something even more damning about our city, our faith community in particular, and how we are failing to respond to the plight of foster children in our county—we are leaving hundreds of abused and neglected children on the side of the road to fend for themselves.
In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said suffer the little children to come unto me. James 1:27 tells us that “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” Yet, we are facing a foster care crisis in every state of the union, a crisis made worse by the church not stepping up to help these orphans. In Sedgwick County the latest data reveals we have almost 1300 foster children in out of home foster placements, with a total of more than 1600 children subject to child in need of care cases.
These cases are a very small percentage of the reports of abuse and neglect DCF received. Last year there were just over 14,000 DCF intakes with just 600 filed cases. This year we will likely see somewhere between 650 and 700 by the end of December.
While we must remove these kids from parents who abuse and neglect them—they are literally at risk of death in the extreme cases—the system itself without sufficient support from the community traumatizes kids and makes their success as adults—as parents and productive members of the community—far less likely. The overall average out-of-home placement length is 20 months; for reintegration, 10 months; for adoption, 40 months. The average number of different foster homes over a 1,000 day period is 9. That’s 9 different placements for kids who have already been abused, neglected, and traumatized. 90% of the kids in 5 or more placements will be involved in the criminal justice system. 25% of the 11,000 inmates of Kansas prisons and jails were foster kids. 70% of the parents who have their children removed from their homes were also foster kids.
These numbers are depressing. And you might be surprised to learn that they are mostly consistent with most other states. It’s not a Kansas problem, except to say that it is a problem our community and particularly the church has the ability to solve—at least to the extent we step up and care for these children so they aren’t traumatized by a system that is overworked, understaffed, and underfunded.
Remember that 1300 out-of-home placement number. Here’s the tragedy when it comes to how our community and the church are responding to the need to take care of these kids. We only have 800 local foster homes for these children. There are 513,000 residents in Sedgwick County. 79,000 claim to be Catholics. 49,000 claim to be Protestants. Just 1 of 3 Jews stopped to help the fellow Jew on the side of the road. If we assume that the majority of the foster homes we have are from various churches in our city, just 6/10ths of 1% of Sedgwick County Christians are stepping up to help our neglected and abused children. If we don’t make this assumption, the number is even smaller. The church’s philanthropic attitude is far worse today than in biblical times.
In case you’re wondering, the 400 or so kids who can’t be placed locally are sent to homes in other counties, which means they must be transported to Sedgwick County for parental visits, adding hours of travel to the trauma of being removed from their communities of family and friends.
DCF has implemented a matching system that attempts to ideally match children to foster homes according to need, which should decrease the disruption rate and provide more stability to these kids. But with so few foster homes this will do little to help. Only when we have so many foster homes that it’s the foster families on the waiting list and not the children will we diminish this trauma.
We must do as Jesus would have us do. Take care of our orphans. The church must step up. We have approximately 400 churches in Sedgwick County. If we added just one foster family per church we’d have just enough for all out-of-home placements. If 2 per church stepped up, we’d have more than enough.
If your church members don’t have time to foster 24-7, there are other options that have a profound impact on foster care outcomes. Overall, we graduate just 39% of foster kids who age out. You can be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer and spend 10-15 hours per month advocating for these kids in court and increase the graduation rate to more than 77%! This also decreases the runaway and recidivism rates. You can also mentor 17-21 year olds as a Youthrive mentor, or even be a Big Brother/Sister. One-on-one relationships make a huge difference in the lives of these kids who often believe no one cares for them.
Stable foster placements, CASAs, and mentoring have a phenomenal impact on foster care outcomes. They help kids reintegrate with their families and, worse case, minimize the trauma when parents can’t become fit and adoption follows. Why? Consider Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Show these kids your spiritual fruits as a foster parent, CASA volunteer, or mentor and they will have something to shoot for when they grow up.
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:16-18.
What if 10% of our local churches stepped up to help these kids as fosters or advocates? 13,000 homes would be available to help 1300 kids. We’d ideally match them with families equipped for their unique needs. Indeed, if just 1% stepped up we’ve have 1300, just enough. Do the math for anywhere in between.
I’d love to share this message with your church. Here’s the most encouraging thing about what I’ve experienced since I started talking about this issue. Last year at this time we only had 700 local placements. That number is more than 800 today. We have foster care training classes going on at City Life Church, Central Christian Church, and various locations throughout our community at any given time. There are also community outreach efforts underway to provide support to foster families as they step up to help these kids. The church is responding but not nearly fast enough or in sufficient numbers. Every time I share this message with a church, people step forward. The problem is getting the message to those who want to help. Invite me to speak at your churches and civic organizations and I’ll drop everything to help these kids. I’ll even bring someone from CASA, a foster care agency or two, and Youthrive so they can answer questions I can’t.
Time to step up church. Let’s save these kids. Please email me at email@example.com if you’d like me to schedule a presentation at your church or civic organization.


Archive for March 1st, 2011
Peter J. Gomes, the minister of Memorial Church at Harvard University and a professor at the School of Divinity, died yesterday at the age of 68. Much to my regret, I never met the Rev. Gomes, but I often went to see him preach, less out of any particular religious conviction than out of admiration for a difficult job brilliantly done. It wasn’t easy to persuade the students of a generally nonreligious campus that religion, and particularly Christianity, deserved to play a central role in their undergraduate lives, but Gomes managed to pull it off, at least for me, with an inimitable combination of wit, common sense, fierce intelligence, and oratorical splendor.
Gomes was, by necessity, an intellectual preacher, and his message on most Sundays was aimed at the head, rather than the heart. Yet there’s no way to measure how deeply he influenced the spiritual life of the university. In the days and weeks after September 11, when attendance swelled at Memorial Church, he reassured the nonhabitual churchgoers in the congregation that we were exactly where we needed to be—which was how it really felt. These days, his tolerance, good sense, engagement with ideas, and sense of humor seem more urgently needed than ever. In his absence, his books still remain, as well as a generation’s memories of him in the pulpit, but I don’t think anyone can ever truly take his place.
The question should not be “What would Jesus do?” but rather, more dangerously, “What would Jesus have me do?” The onus is not on Jesus but on us, for Jesus did not come to ask semidivine human beings to do impossible things. He came to ask human beings to live up to their full humanity; he wants us to live in the full implication of our human gifts, and that is far more demanding.


Every year, as part of our observance of Easter, we take a moment to reflect on the pain and suffering Jesus experienced when He laid down His life in an act of sacrificial love for the human race.
Gyms and FAITH RXD Chapters around the world host the Passion WOD on Easter Weekend, most of them on Good Friday.
Each movement holds significant meaning:
We have all of the level versions for this WOD and as always, levels can be mixed/combined to make the perfect level for you. Please feel free to bring friends and family to this free community event in remembrance of Jesus Christ and what he did on the cross for us! We'll start with a quick warm up, explanation and then get right into this workout. The workout is done one time through, for time!


Why should we pray the rosary? Isn’t it terribly boring, tedious and monotonous?
Why it is worthwile to start with it and what it will change in your life, you will learn in this book.
People have been praying the Rosary for centuries.
Although the interest in this prayer has waned in recent years, the Rosary has never „died out“.
The reason for this is that the Rosary allows a very special form of spiritual access to the life of Jesus.
It is a valuable aid to faith, a powerful companion for every believer through his life.


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We started the trip in Montblanc, a village founded in 1163. It’s surrounded by a wall of 31 towers build in the XIV century and has a beautiful gothic church (Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor) from the 14th century of which façade impresses (this façade is based on the Baroque style with 17th century Renaissance influences)
MONASTERI DE POBLET
This was my favorite part of the trip since I did not expect how beautiful this monastery is. The construction began in the 12th century and was finished in the 18th century. The visit includes an impeccable audio guide and the entrance to a very modern audiovisual room. I highly recommend the audio guide as it is not tiresome and the explanation given are very interesting. Without a doubt I would steal the patio and the church and take it to my house with its walkway and facade.
It’s a great idea to start the visit from the viewpoint of Tarragona because in the mornings the views are beautiful. Then we went to the cathedral, that is so high, but if would have to choose one as my favorite between Montblanc’s church, the monastery and this one, I would choose the monastery, for sure. The cathedral has also a bigger garden, but without so much charm, what definitely stands out in the immensely large paintings that are in the entrance hall and in its capital. Tarragona has beautiful buildings, but I missed seeing Barcelona, with its modernist buildings that always make me happy. We also wanted to see Tarragona’s aqueduct (Pont del Diable) and the mouth of the Ebro, but we ended up very tired from our visit to Tarragona and went back to the cabin where we were staying.


Questions about Christian Education
1. What is meant by a philosophy of Christian school education?
As those who shape the next generation, it is our responsibility to inspire children to know and love God. The purpose of a Christian education is to present students the truth about God’s relationship to them personally, to life, the world, and everything in it. Students are shown that the Word of God is the authoritative source upon which to build a life that has both purpose and meaning. The philosophy of Christian education calls for an educational process that puts the Bible at the center of all learning and asks the student and the teacher to evaluate all they see in the world – through the eyes of God. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6). In Christian education, students learn to use the Bible to evaluate all of life – including what they learn in the classroom.
2. How can Christian schools be as good as public schools if they don’t have the money and facilities?
Unfortunately, our society has been led to believe that money and facilities will ensure a quality education. Think back to 1983 when “A Nation at Risk” was published. This document reported the results of the most comprehensive study ever conducted on the quality of education in America. The conclusions of that report awakened the nation. American education was in trouble and our nation was at risk.
One of the most interesting conclusions from that report was the lack of correlation between the amount of money spent on education and the quality of education the student received. As a matter of fact, numerous studies continue to show that the quality of education is still declining while the cost of education continues to soar. It is true that most Christian schools do not have the same level of funding as their public school counterparts. As a result, some Christian schools may rent facilities rather than own them. Regardless of the funds available, Christian schools strive to provide the best programs and facilities possible. Christian schools offer a small-group, Christian-based education which is often superior to programs provided by public school institutions – not just in Bible but in all disciplines. According to recent testing data, Christian school students score at least two grade levels higher than the national average. Christian school educators realize that quality is primarily the result of shared values and goals, not money and facilities.
3. Shouldn’t Christian children remain in public school to be a witness?
The idea of sending children to the public school to be a witness for the Lord is never found in the Bible. As a matter of fact, scripture focuses on “nurturing” children “in the Lord.” Sending children to be a witness in a secular society was never practiced in the early history of the Christian church or in the early years after the founding of this country. Christian education trains a child to become an effective, unwavering witness before they are faced with environments and experiences that could possibly weaken their faith.
4. Won’t children be sheltered from the “real world” if they attend Christian schools?
This is an interesting question because it contains two false assumptions. The first false assumption is that children “sheltered” will be weaker, not stronger, Christians. The purpose of a greenhouse is to nurture seedling fruit-bearing plants during the cold winter months. Plants in the greenhouse grow rapidly and become much stronger than those that have to brave the elements outside in the winter storms. When the spring comes, these “hothouse” plants will be stronger and ready to face the outside world.
Dr. Mark Fakkema wrote, “We do not put young plants in hothouses to make them weak. We put them there because they are weak – too weak for outdoor exposure. To train our children in Christian homes and then to expose them to non-Christian training in a secular school is as nonsensical as to keep a houseplant in the proper temperature in the house for part of the time and then to expose it to freezing temperatures outside the house for the rest of the time.”
Noted Christian psychologist, Dr. Clyde Narramore, said, “A tree that is planted in poor soil doesn’t have the advantages that one planted in the good earth has. Contrary to some beliefs, we do not grow through resistance. Growth comes as a result of good food and care.” Sheltering is not only good for children, it is our responsibility as parents.
The second false assumption is that students who are not in the secular school are not in the “real world.” Dr. Henry Morris, founder of the Institute for Creation Research, noted, “The ‘real world’ is where God is. God was expelled from the public school years ago. It is the children in the public school who are not exposed to the ‘real world’ because they are not taught about God, the One who created this world and all that is in it.”
5. How can I be assured that the religious training in the Christian school is compatible with what I believe?
For the most part, Christian schools are not parochial schools. In other words, their intent is not to promote one church denomination over another. Typically, Christian school students come from many local churches and denominations. What they share is a common belief in the fundamentals of the Christian faith. For example, a Christian school statement of faith would acknowledge the absolute authority of the Word of God and the personal need of salvation that only comes by trusting in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christian schools are not churches; they are educational institutions. But, they are educational institutions that have been established upon the principles of God’s word. The local Christian school is a place where believers can set aside denominational differences to experience God’s blessing through their children.
6. What are the right reasons for enrolling a child in a Christian school?
Many parents enroll their children in Christian schools because of the high academic standards or to provide them with a safe and secure environment. While these are important issues, they should not be the primary reasons for sending children to a Christian school.
A Child should be enrolled in a Christian school . . .
. . . in order to understand the centrality of the Bible and its importance in their lives.
. . . in order to be taught by the role model of Christian educators.
. . . in order to be in an environment that supports the Biblical values of the home and church.
. . . in order to receive an education that not only prepares the student to make a living but to live a
life that is pleasing to God.
. . . in order to strengthen their faith and their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.


Who We Are
We at New Creation of Denver believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God. We believe that there is only One God which eternally exists in three distinct person; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe in the blessed hope and await the glorious return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance, faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ, and being baptized by water.
We believe that not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renew of the Holy Ghost. We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing in prayer.
What Happens At Our Services
We get together for Jesus-centred praise and worship, and an anointed time in the Word every Sunday. Our sermons point to Jesus and the perfection of His finished work.
As part of our worship, we partake of the Holy Communion together as a family and give offerings to honor God for His blessings. We encourage you to be early for service so you don’t miss our church announcements and other pertinent updates.
Services are held at our Location: 1955 S Telluride St, Aurora, CO 80013, and the services with Pastor Tilahun Abera are recorded for broadcast to the world on social media. Other pastors and guest speakers also preach and minister at our services.


With so many decisions to make before your wedding comes together, where do you begin? For Hope and Mark McCutcheon, it was simple: They started with their vision.
“Our wedding was our biggest opportunity to let the people closest to us know that our marriage is more than a romantic relationship,” Hope says. “It’s more like a partnership to take on the world.” As a starting exercise, they wrote down two things they hoped their October 13 wedding would accomplish: First, it would demonstrate that patience in waiting for the right person will result in a stronger marriage. In turn, they hoped this would inspire their guests “by modeling a healthy, communication-based, no back door, faith-centered relationship,” Hope says. And second, they wanted it to be the most fun wedding their guests had ever attended.
“The nice thing about having a vision/mission is that every decision could be run through that mission when we were thinking of little personal touches (or even big ones!),” Hope says.
To the McCutcheons, that meant writing their own vows to communicate to each other and their guests how they met, fell in love, and what they were committing to each other as well as their larger community. At their reception, they had a kind of “open mic” policy, allowing anyone who felt moved to speak to do so. This resulted in a few poetry and rap performances, including from the couple themselves. “We wanted this element because these are art forms that are a part of both of our pasts. Through our art, people saw our hearts for God and for each other.”
Planning a wedding is truly an exciting time, but as Hope and Mark were aware, after the wedding comes the harder part—building a life together. They committed to a romantic relationship, but also to a partnership.
“With a partnership, you are in pursuit of a mission bigger than yourselves, bigger than your relationship,” Hope says. “The best part is that, while that was the best day to date, we know how many more days in the future will top it because of the life and lifestyle that we’re building as a team.”


Mon 1 Jan 0001 - Sat 23 Sep 2017
The immensely successful rock opera needs little introduction, when it was first produced on Broadway in 1971 it broke new ground in its stage treatment of the historical Jesus Christ.
Based on the gospel according to St Matthew it deals with the last days of Jesus and includes dramatised versions of several well known parables.
But it is so much more - a religious experience, a demonstration of joy and a celebration of the family of man.
The memorable score includes 'Prepare Ye the Way of The Lord' and 'Day by Day'.
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Online booking is available 24 hours.


What Should I Expect?
At Paradise there are plenty of friendly faces to greet you when you come to church! If you are our first time guest, we will strive to make you feel right at home! We want Paradise to be a little slice of Heaven on Earth. Stop by the Welcome Center in the atrium when you arrive if you need any help.
Family Integrated Worship Services
At Paradise Church, we practice family integrated worship services just as the early church did. We do not believe in separating families from one another during worship. We do not provide infant care, child care, or student services during worship. We believe that families should worship together as a group so that children can be taught each week how to worship our Lord in Spirit and in Truth. How else will your child be taught to worship the true God if not by watching parents engage in worship each week. We do have a specially designated alcove area in our worship center for children and parents to sit in special times of need.
We want you to feel comfortable when you come to church. From the boardroom to casual, you’ll fit right in! Grab a beverage and a doughnut on your way into worship. Relax and listen to what God wants to say to you.
Reverent Christ Glorifying Praise and Worship
Each week our Praise and Worship team will lead us in music that is Christ honoring and glorifying to prepare our hearts and minds to worship our Lord in Spirit and in Truth and to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ.
Deep Biblical Preaching and Teaching
At Paradise we are all about the Word of God. Each week we will dive deep into the scriptures and help you understand a text as well as its context and help you discover the practical guidance and life application God can give. We want every worship service to be a refreshing encounter with the God of the universe and His Son Jesus Christ as you grow deeper in your walk with Him.
As our guest, please don’t worry about being put on the spot! We won’t ask you to “stand and be recognized” and you can participate where you feel comfortable.


Pastor Greg Ford Biography
In an interview with Adam Ward in Columbus Podcast, Greg Ford stated that it is common for pastors’ Kids to become worse like drug dealers or the best people in society. Knowing this Ford chose the latter. He grew up observing his parents running a church and now he is walking in his father’s shoes. Greg is the founding and lead pastor at One Church, Ohio. Starting the church stemmed from observing his father and the desire to serve people. One church has now grown from 100 people to more than 2,000 people
Pastor Greg Ford Age, Family, and Wife
He was born in 1981. The 43-year-old is the son of Reverend Mark D. Ford who served as the executive director of The Love Akron Network and is currently the Pastor of Care at One Church Columbus. Greg has followed in his father’s footsteps. He is married to his college sweetheart Shaylyn Ford, who is a co-pastor and a model who won Mrs. America 2021. The couple married in March 2004. Their union has been blessed with three children Ella, Hudson, and Miles.
Pastor Greg Ford Education and Calling
Although Greg grew up in a church, he was never fascinated by the idea of running a church. He viewed it as an institution started by people who did not have an alternative job. As he grew up, he started approaching church from a business mindset.
Greg’s thoughts about church, changed when he worked in a gym. He felt a calling to serve people where he was working. The calling started when he was at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and later at Mount Union College where he was a football, basketball, and baseball player.
In his sophomore, he transferred school to Southwestern Assemblies of God Univeristy in Texas when the calling to ministry became great. He did biblical studies as he prepared himself for ministry.
Greg started as a youth pastor at Calvary Assembly of God and later at Evangel Assembly of God. He also worked as a football and basketball coach for middle school students.
In 2010, Greg and his wife moved to Columbus, Ohio after getting a vision of starting a Christ-centered movement and multiplying church. They started hosting meetings in their house and soon a team was built.
In January 2011, Greg did his first official service at One Church. After 5 years in service, One Church bought their first property in Gahanna. Now, close to 15 years of pastoring the church, One church has grown to a congregation of 2000 people and different church campuses.
Greg attributes the growth of his church to a genuine desire to reach people, serve them, and preach Jesus to them. The willingness of the church is to see the lives of people transformed and ushering them to the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Greg Ford Outside Church
His desire to encourage people to fight their fights was seen when he stepped into the boxing ring to fight professional boxer Brian Brown in 2014. Pastor Greg Ford, who has a background in athletics and physical exercise, stated that the fight was to encourage people to persevere in their emotional, relational, or spiritual struggles.
Pastor Greg Ford is just beginning to gain track on social media. He has a team that posts short videos and reels on Instagram. As of now, he has close to 32k followers and a high engagement rate. His audience cuts across all ages because his message is for all.
Occupation: Lead Pastor
Net Worth: approx $5 million
Height: 6 feet 1 inch


In general, members of SSIM give a special priority, in their rule of life, to the Spiritual Works of Mercy, with a particular focus on the seventh Spiritual Work of Mercy, “Pray for the Living and the Dead”.
We do this in a special way when we visit holy sites that had once been places of Catholic worship but have either been abandoned, destroyed or given over to another use. We remember, while we are there, those who built that place and worshipped there, perhaps those who suffered for their faith and gave their lives as martyrs. Some of these places may now be used by other denominations or even other religions and therefore it is appropriate to also remember them in our prayers that all may come to the knowledge of the truth in communion with the one true Church, founded by Jesus Christ.
Prayers to be said during a visit
The only thing necessary to fulfil the obligations of membership is, during a visit to a former holy place, to recite in Latin – the universal language of the Church, one Pater Noster, Ave Maria and Gloria Patri for the repose fo the souls of past worshippers, in reparation for any wrongs committed there and for the unity of the Church around the See of Peter.
The following commentary on the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy is taken from Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington, 2015.
Instruct the ignorant – “Philip ran up and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and said, ‘Do you understand what you are reading?’ He replied, ‘How can I, unless someone instructs me?'” – Acts 8:30-31
“It is an illusion to think that faith, tied to weak reasoning, might be more penetrating; on the contrary, faith then runs the grave risk of withering into myth or superstition.” The most urgent task today is “to lead people to discover both their capacity to know the truth and their yearning for ultimate and definitive meaning of life.” – St. John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, 48 and 102
Counsel the doubtful – “If we look at the present time, we can perhaps say what is most urgent to council, provoking questions, in particular questions concerning the meaning of life and the future, “the fundamental questions which pervade human life: Who am I? Where have I come from and where am I going? Why is there evil? What is there after this life?” – St. John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, 1.
Admonish sinners – “If your brother sins [against you], go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector.” – Matthew 18:15-17. Also known as “fraternal correction,” admonishing sinners should never be done as a judgement, but as a service of truth and love, addressing the sinner not as an enemy, but a brother.
Bear wrongs patiently – “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, / and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” (Pv 16:32).
To patiently endure in a free and loving way a relationship with someone who is annoying, unfriendly, boring, sluggish, uncouth, is in line with the love of enemy. It is also an art when this attitude encourages reflection on oneself to discover within us that which is also annoying and unbearable.
Forgive offences willingly – Love of enemies is Jesus’ most demanding requirement and often considered the hallmark of Christian life and conduct. During the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of the sacrament of penance and reconciliation: “So many people, including young people, are returning to the Sacrament of Reconciliation; through this experience they are rediscovering a path back to the Lord, living a moment of intense prayer and finding meaning in their lives. Let us place the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the centre once more in such a way that it will enable people to touch the grandeur of God’s mercy with their own hands. For every penitent, it will be a source of true interior peace.” – Misericordiae Vultus, 17
Pray for the living and the dead – “Whether we realize it or not, prayer is the encounter of God’s thirst with ours. God thirsts that we may thirst for him… Christian prayer is a covenant relationship between God and man in Christ.” – Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2560 and 2564.
Comfort the afflicted – God comforts us with the kindness of a shepherd, the affection of a father, the ardor of a bridegroom and a husband and the tenderness of a mother. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God. For as Christ’s sufferings overflow to us, so through Christ does our encouragement also overflow.” (2 Cor 1:3-5)


Monday, May 9, 2011
I was struck by this church as I was strolling along in my first solo wander through central Milan. I hadn't ever seen architecture like this before--possibly because the church was begun in 382 CE, a date that puts it in the early period of Christianity and squarely within the Roman era as well. Constantine, the first Christian Roman emperor, died in 336 (the Edict of Milan was in 313). Christianity became the religion of Rome in 380--just two years before the ground was broken for San Nazaro in Brolo. So its construction occurred at a unique juncture in Christian history.


Null, George Ray, 72, of Seanor, PA, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2020. George was born on May 10, 1947 to the late William and Marie Null. He was preceded in death by his sister, Faye Thomas and brother, Boyd Null. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine; sons, George Ray Null Jr. and wife Heather of Maryland; Eric Null and wife Kathy of Virginia; grandchildren, Zakery Sr., Caleb, Marjani, Trevin and Lexie; great-grandchildren, Zakery Jr., Theo and Zayne and numerous nieces and nephews. George was a 1965 graduate of Severna Park High School in Severna Park, Maryland. He entered the Navy after high school and served 2 years in active duty, was deployed and served in Vietnam. He then served an additional 23 years in the Navy Reserves. After the Navy, George worked for Galliker Dairy and retired after 37 years of faithful service. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and was loved by many. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, tinkering on projects and time with his family. Despite him being affectionately called “Grumpy” by his grandchildren, he was incredibly caring and supportive and showed so much love and kindness to everyone he encountered. His favorite verse was from Galatians 5:22 “ But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness and faith.” He was definitely a testament to this verse. George will be dearly missed by his wife, family and friends. “To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord.” 1 Corinthians 5:3. The family would like to thank the staff of Arbutus Park Manor and Windber Hospice for their outstanding care. Celebration of life service will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home, Windber. www.meekfuneralhome.com.
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The History of Tazewell Methodist Church is rooted in the historic visit of Bishop Asbury in 1802, when many early citizens of Claiborne County were converted to Methodism. Asbury speaks in his journal of preaching "at Hunt's at Claiborne Courthouse", on October 14, 1802, at which date there were 2,767 white member of the Methodist Church in the State of Tennessee, and 180 black members. By the year 1803, the number of Methodists within the State had grown to 3,560 white members, and 248 black members.
The Methodist Church in Claiborne County became popular, and gained a strong following at a very early date. We find, in the records of Big Springs Baptist Church, that on April 2nd Saturday 1804: "In consequence of a report of Sister Elizabeth Campbell's joining the Methodist Society, we send our Sisters, Sarah Henderson and Hannah Neal, to inquire into the matter of the case. On May 2nd Saturday 1804: "Elizabeth Campbell excommunicated for neglecting to attend her meeting, and for joining another society". By 1812, the Holston District of the Methodist Church contained 4,365 white members, and 327 black members.
At what time the Methodist Congregation at Tazewell was formally organized is uncertain, however, the early Church worshiped at the large framed Presbyterian Church, built by William Graham, Willis Hayes and others, in 1815. Among the early Pastors of the Methodist Church, who preached at the old Presbyterian Church were Rev's Charles MaAnally, William Burgess and William Rogers.
Land for the first Methodist Church at Tazewell, which was a framed structure, and stood on what is now Church Street, at the far corner of the Methodist Cemetery, was deeded by Jacob Shultz, in 1825, to the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, namely; Benjamin Cloud, Michael Clark, John Pearson, William Clark, William Hooper, a Mr. Cooper and a Mr. Houston. The first church was erected in that year, or very soon thereafter. The first person buried in the old cemetery, that is known, was Marra Garrett, who died in 1826. Benjamin F. Hooper designed and made the church bell, which was fashioned in the form of a triangle, with a hammer attached. It was the first church bell to sound in Tazewell.
Among the early members of Tazewell Methodist Church were: Elijah Evans and wife Mrs. Walker Evans, Zachauak Hodges, William Eppes and wife, David Cardwell, Walter Brown and wife, John Easley and wife, Tennessee Margraves and wife, John Hodges, Louisa Hansard, Marra Garrett. W. S. Carr, G.E. Hodges, James Dickenson, and certain members of the Sewell Family. Many of these rest in the Methodist Cemetery.
Again, from the Big Spring Church records, on July 2nd Saturday, 1828: "Sarah Hodges, for communing with the Methodist Society, in and unto their love feats, and declaring she would not be barred from the privilege and benefit she enjoyed at such meetings, the Church agreeing to set her at liberty, she is therefor excluded."
Following the lead of the Tazewell Church, two more Methodist Churches came into existence. By the year 1840, Thompson Chapel was organized, built upon land deeded by William Thompson, and Howard's Quarter Church, erected long before the Civil War, upon land deeded by John Pearson.
Between 1844 and 1846, the second Methodist church, which was brick, was built, on the site of the previous framed structure, but, unfortunately, the church was wrecked by a violent storm, around 1862. Mr. Walker Buchanan purchased the original church, dismantled, and removed the structure to a new location, at the time the brick church was constructed. The Baptists and Presbyterians also built brick churches at this date. It was during these years that the Methodist Episcopal Church split over the issue of slavery. The Methodist Episcopal Church South, separated from the Northern body in 1845, and was perfected on May 1, 1846. Following the destruction of the brick church, the Methodists worshiped at the Presbyterian Church.
Several members of the Tazewell Presbyterian Church converted to Methodism, and became members of the old brick church. Mary McCarty, who belonged to the Presbyterian Church in 1836, later united with the Methodists, Mary Lane, a member in 1841, later joined, and Ann Jane Sewell, widow of Benjamin Sewell, who later married John Kelly, a Methodist minister, joined on August 18, 1850, but returned "by certificate" to the Presbyterians, on October 14, 1871.
The present church was erected in 1908, upon two lots purchased from Mr. A. J. Francisco and wife, for the sum of $750.00. Mr. Fransciso, father of the late Lon Francisco, deeded the property to the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in 1907. The Reverend Mr. Kinser, the first pastor of the present church, with great ingenuity, designed the building. The first trustees were: Elbert Essary, Sneed Essary, W. G. Parkey, and E. J. Brown, father of the late R. R. Brown of Tazewell.


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Oops! Sat down to write the May newsletter and realized that tomorrow is June.
Halfway through the year! There is a lot we could say about 2023 so far. It certainly has come with it’s own unique set of challenges and battles. We are continueing to work through the financial difficulties the long winter left us in, but, as we come into summer, I am constantly reminded of our theme; Trust the Promise. This summer we are going to be looking at Exodus 6:6-8 in which God promises to free the Isrealites and to redeem them.
I believe God has set camp apart and redeemed it for a purpose and, no matter what difficulties we face, no one can close a door that God has opened. All we need to do is trust God to keep those promises.
However, I have always believed that trust is an action, not a feeling. It is one thing to say you trust someone and never put that trust into action and an entirely other thing to give up everything you have believing it will be returned to you. So, while we trust God to provide for this place that has been set apart for His work, we are also asking you, the people who love camp, for your help. We are asking that everyone in our community prayerfully consider donating $5.00 every month toward our operating costs by visiting www.campbethel.net and hitting the donate button.
We are trucking along, getting ready for camps. Shirts are being ordered, the grounds are being cleaned up, and our program directors are actively recruiting staff! What could be better? Maybe that we also have the great pleasure of hosting the American Baptist Women’s Conference this month, just after welcoming the Copalis Community Women last month. It is very exciting, getting to welcome new groups to this wonderful place we call Bethel. Not only do we get to host two women’s conferences, but we also get to welcome several new youth groups this summer and introduce a new retreat, the readtreat. It is going to be a busy summer.
This last week we had our Memorial Day Work Weekend. While the turnout was small, the work they did was huge. Not only did they clean up our grounds for the summer, but they also completely renovated our front garden and started work on restoring our volleyball pit. We could not ask for better volunteers and we cannot wait to show off all of their hard work.


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We never know when some little gesture can make a great difference in someone's life.
Every Sunday afternoon, after the morning service at the church, the Pastor and his eleven year old son would go out into their town and hand out Gospel Tracts.
This particular Sunday afternoon, as it came time for the Pastor and his son to go to the streets with their tracts, it was very cold outside, as well as pouring down rain. The boy bundled up in his warmest and driest clothes and said, "OK, dad, I'm ready."
His Pastor dad asked, "Ready for what?"
"Dad, it's time we gather our tracts together and go out."
Dad responds, "Son, it's very cold outside and it's pouring down rain."
The boy gives his dad a surprised look, asking, "But Dad, aren't people still going to Hell, even though it's raining?"
Dad answers, "Son, I am not going out in this weather."
Despondently, the boy asks, Dad, can I go? Please?"
His father hesitated for a moment then said, "Son, you can go. Here are the tracts; be careful son."
And with that, he was off and out into the rain. This eleven year old boy walked the streets of the town going door to door and handing everybody he met in the street a Gospel Tract.
After two hours of walking in the rain, he was soaking, bone-chilled wet and down to his VERY LAST TRACT. He stopped on a corner and looked for someone to hand a tract to, but the streets were totally deserted. Then he turned toward the first home he saw and started up the sidewalk to the front door and rang the door bell. He rang the bell, but nobody answered. He rang it again and again, but still no one answered. He waited but still no answer.
Finally, this eleven year old trooper turned to leave, but something stopped him. Again, he turned to the door and rang the bell and knocked loudly on the door with his fist. He waited, something holding him there on the front porch. He rang again and this time the door slowly opened.
Standing in the doorway was a very sad-looking elderly lady. She softly asked, "What can I do for you, son?"
With radiant eyes and a smile that lit up her world, this little boy said, "Ma'am, I'm sorry if I disturbed you, but I just want to tell you that *JESUS REALLY DOES LOVE YOU* and I came to give you my very last Gospel Tract which will tell you all about JESUS and His great LOVE."
With that, he handed her his last tract and turned to leave. She called to him as he departed. "Thank you, son! And God Bless You!"
Well, the following Sunday morning in church Pastor Dad was in the pulpit. As the service began, he asked, "Does anybody have testimony or want to say anything?"
Slowly, in the back row of the church, an elderly lady stood to her feet. As she began to speak, a look of glorious radiance came from her face, "No one in this church knows me. I've never> been here before. You see, before last Sunday I was not a Christian. My husband passed on some time ago, leaving me totally alone in this world. Last Sunday, being a particularly cold and rainy day, it was even more so in my heart that I came to the end of the line where I no longer had any hope or will to live. So I took a rope and a chair and ascended the stairway into the attic of my home. I fastened the rope securely to a rafter in the roof, then stood on the chair and fastened the other end of the rope around my neck. Standing on that chair, so lonely and brokenhearted I was about to leap off, when suddenly the loud ringing of my doorbell downstairs startled me. I thought, "I'll wait a minute, and whoever it is will go away."
I waited and waited, but the ringing doorbell seemed to get louder and more insistent, and then the person ringing also started knocking loudly. I thought to myself again, "Who on earth could this be? Nobody ever rings my bell or comes to see me." I loosened the rope from my neck and started for the front door, all the while the bell rang louder and louder.
When I opened the door and looked I could hardly believe my eyes, for there on my front porch was the most radiant and angelic little boy I had ever seen in my life. His SMILE, oh, I could never describe it to you! The words that came from his mouth caused my heart that had long been dead, TO LEAP TO LIFE as he exclaimed with a cherub-like voice, "Ma'am, I just came to tell you that JESUS REALLY DOES LOVE YOU." Then he gave me this Gospel Tract that I now hold in my hand.
As the little angel disappeared back out into the cold and rain, I closed my door and read slowly every word of this Gospel Tract. Then I went up to my attic to get my rope and chair. I wouldn't be needing them any more. You see---I am now a Happy Child of the KING. Since the address of your church was on the back of this Gospel Tract, I have come here to personally say THANK YOU to God's little angel who came just in the nick of time and by so doing, spared my soul from an eternity in hell."
There was not a dry eye in the church. And as shouts of praise and honor to THE KING resounded off the very rafters of the building, Pastor Dad descended from the pulpit to the front pew where the little angel was seated. He took his son in his arms and sobbed uncontrollably.
Probably no church has had a more glorious moment, and probably this universe has never seen a Papa that was more filled with love & honor for his son... Except for One. This Father also allowed His Son to go out into a cold and dark world. He received His Son back with joy unspeakable, and as all of heaven shouted praises> and honor to The King, the Father sat His beloved Son on a throne far above all principality and power and every name that is named.
God's message CAN make the difference in the life of someone close to you. Do not be too shy to share that wonderful essage.
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By C C Gower
To some people the word Gospel is a confusing and scary word. Is a theological term which means ?Good News'. The Good News of Jesus Christ is given to us, from God, in the stories of the Scriptures (Holy Bible).
The story starts many thousands of years ago when God created a perfect environment. In this perfect environment He also created our common grandparents. Their names were Adam and Eve. They were loved and cared for by God Himself. They walked with Him, and talked with Him, and were trusted by Him, after all they were His kids. One day they broke that trust and did what they had been asked not to do, thinking that they knew better than God what was good for them. Just as when any trust is broken, there was a price to pay. They were kicked out of that perfect environment and relationship with God. And all their kids too, that's us.
However, God still loves us and cares for us. He has, throughout the centuries tried to lead us and guide us to do things the right way, creating within us a love for Him. But we and our forefathers seem to keep messing things up, creating more and more broken trust, and more and more consequences. These consequences create greater and greater separation from our heavenly Father, who still loves us.
There is a concept here that we must understand. Separation from God produces death, a spiritual death. That is the price of our broken trust with God - spiritual death. There is no commuted sentence, probation, or parole! There is only death.
Once we get started breaking this trust it is very easy to continue breaking this trust. In fact it becomes almost impossible to stop breaking this trust. The Bible calls it bondage. It is true; we are slaves to doing things the wrong way. It may not seem like it, but what ever we do on our own eventually turns out a little less than perfect, or right. In other words it is wrong! The Bible calls this "sin". The Bible also tells us that "the wages of sin is death."
Well, where is the good news in that? It doesn't appear that there is any, does it?
The Bible tells us that "the gift of God is eternal life." That means spending eternity with God, our Heavenly Father who loves us and cares for us perfectly, in a perfect place walking with Him, talking with Him and being trusted by Him.
I can hear your question ringing in my ears. "What must I do to get this eternal life that is so perfect?" The answer is you can't do anything.
The ?Good News' is that God, in His infinite wisdom and love for us, has provided a way for the debt of our broken trust to be paid in full. He became flesh in the form of His son Jesus Christ, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and lived a absolutely sinless life. Let there be no mistake Jesus was 100% God and 100% man at the same time. While he was here on earth he was completely pure and holy yet at the same limitations that you and I do. He demonstrated how anybody could live in the bond of trust with God. He lived in constant prayer, and service to God the Father, YHWH.
The people who were in positions of authority during Jesus Day did not trust him because he was more interested in the truth of God than in their traditions. So they illegally arrested, tried and convicted Him, and sentenced Him to death by crucifixion. Crucifixion is the most horrible form of death that man is ever conceived. Jesus could have called on the forces of heaven at any time to stop this. But, He chose not to in order whipped he might, through his death, pay the price of our sins, and therefore renew the bond of trust between us and God. Jesus was whipped unto the point of death. His beard was pulled out by the handfuls, and he was continually mocked and disgraced. Remember that we are talking about the man who was rightfully chain of all kings of Lord of all Lord's, but yet allowed all of this to happen to him. He was then hung on a cross (as the Old Testament tells us - hated by God) were nails pierced his hands and his feet. He gave up His life on that cross, with you and I on his mind. While on that cross he suffered the worst torture anyone could ever suffer - complete separation from God. Something that he had never experienced, and whether you know it or not, it is something did you have never experienced. It is true death. And his totally innocent death paid the price for you and I. With this act God the Father has issued a pardon with your name on it.
The only thing that you and I have to do to take advantage of the forgiveness that God is offered to us is to accept His pardon. We accept His pardon through total surrender to His authority; we must accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and our Savior. It is ruled by the United States Supreme Court, that a pardon is not a pardon until it has been accepted. In other words, we have not been saved until we surrender.
When we do surrender we find a whole new way of life. As Jesus told us when he was still alive, "unless a man be born again he may not enter the
Jesus is alive today, sitting at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, interceding for you and I in our clumsy attempts to maintain that bond of trust. We have the Holy Spirit within is leading us and guiding us, showing us the way to do things the right way, to be righteous! He comforts us in times of trouble. He laughs with us in times of joy. He cries with us in times of sorrow. He lets us lean on him when we can't walk anymore. "Oh what a fellowship, oh what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms" of God within us!
If you have surrendered your life over lordship of Jesus Christ there is one more thing that we need to accept, which is totally awesome. God has elevated our status in life; He has adopted us as His own. You are now a child of the King, with all the rights and privileges that go along with it. What an honor it is to be a child of the King!
If you have not asked Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your life you are living under a sentence of death. Not just a one-time death, but an eternal death. You can put an end to this at any time did you choose. Jesus is, right now, standing at the door of your heart and knocking! It would be my prayer that He would beat the door down, but God just doesn't act that way. He will not force anybody to be part of His own personal family. Nor will He force anybody to spend eternity in heaven with Him. The choice is entirely up to you. If you would like to make that decision now, it is really not very difficult to do. Just bow your head and humble yourself, knowing you're in His presence, and once and for all surrender yourself to his authority in your life. Thank God for sending Jesus to be your sacrifice, and to pay the price that you cannot pay. Thank Jesus for paying that price, and for coming up out of the ground to prove that he had conquered sin and death for you. Ask the Holy Spirit to come in and take up residence within you, leading you and guiding you in every step you take the rest of your life, and eternity. Then praise God for what he is done for you, because you are now a child of the King!
May all praise, honor and glory be to God, for He and He alone is worthy! That is the GOSPEL! ! !
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After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, just maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong. It would appear that "We the people" are grateful, appreciative, desirous, and depending on God for our liberty and freedom....not the ACLU.
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn
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Ministerial Career: Pastor Frank D. Stevenson Sr. acknowledged his call to preach in February, 2003. He preached his trial sermon “A Weeping Savior” that same year at Greater Grace Temple Church. He then reunited with Galilee Primitive Baptist Church and spent the next year training in ministry under Elder Robert Stevenson. In January, 2005, he accepted the invite to serve as the 5th pastor of St. James Primitive Baptist Church in Pulaski, TN while in Pulaski, TN God blessed Pastor Stevenson to change lives and grow the church. In February 2007, the St. Luke P.B. Church body unanimously elected Elder Frank D. Stevenson to serve as the 8th Pastor of their prestigious and historical church. The membership at St. Luke grew from 50 to over 1,000 during the course of his ten year leadership tenure. Pastor Stevenson was elected 2011 “Pastor of the Year” for the Nashville Gospel Music Award. He had the privilege of serving as the Vice President of the Tennessee State Primitive Baptist Convention and the Vice Moderator for the Cumberland Association of Primitive Baptist Churches.
Pastor and Lady Stevenson started the “City of Grace Church” in July 2017 with 56 members. Together they reach and touch so many lives through their intentional focus on community outreach and empowerment. Pastor Stevenson is recognized as a community leader who has a history in moving the needle of community despair.
Professional Career: Pastor Frank D. Stevenson currently serves as the Dean of Students at Tennessee State University. He previously served as the Deputy Executive Director at Drexel Preparatory, and Deputy Director for the Office of Minority Health with the Tennessee Department of Health. He obtained a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master’s in Public Administration from Murray State University. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Public Administration at Tennessee State University. Frank co-authored the Tennessee Minority Health Status Report of 2006. His other previous experiences include working for the Phil Bredeson campaign, working with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities and working in Student Affairs on the college campus of UT Martin. Frank has served on several community boards including the Knowles Senior Citizens Board, The University of Tennessee National Alumni Board of Governors, YES (Youth Encouragement Services), and Partners in the Struggle which is an inner city violence prevention organization. He was recently appointed by Nashville Mayor Megan Barry to the Metropolitan General Hospital Board for a six year term.
Family: Pastor Stevenson was born on February 21, 1974 to the late Renetta Stevenson in Nashville, Tennessee. He has two sisters Theresa Stevenson and Shameka (Eugene) Caldwell, and one brother Ronnie Stevenson. Pastor Stevenson is happily married to Lady Lekita Stevenson and together they are raising seven children.


It all started when…
Founded in 1981, First Presbyterian Christian School has provided a quality early childhood education in the heart of Spokane for twenty-five years. The school initially opened under the guidance of Jeanne Walsh. In the early years, classes were offered for three- and four-year-olds, three days a week, and quickly progressed to fives and ultimately Kindergarten, with Sandy Mansfield. Mrs. Mansfield served as kindergarten teacher for 18 years, was named Teacher of the Year in 2001. She retired in 2004. In 1993, Phyllis Schaffer became the director. Mrs. Schaffer served First Presbyterian for fifteen years, with twelve years as director. During that time the school continued to search out and provide the best early childhood teaching techniques, with an emphasis on “hands-on” activities that appealed to all learning styles. Mrs. Schaffer discovered that this was her true passion and she especially enjoyed establishing a loving connection with the children and families at the school. That focus continues to be central to the First Presbyterian experience. Mrs. Schaffer retired in 2005 and Mary Davey became the director for the next few years.
In the fall of 2008, Tracy Blue assumed the role of principal of the school. Tracy grew up at First Presbyterian Church and participated with her daughters as they enjoyed wonderful years of preschool and kindergarten at FPCS. She was on the church staff as the Children’s Ministry Director for five years when her children were young. After spending nine years as a classroom teacher in grades K-3 and four years as a staff developer in literacy and math with District 81, she decided to come home to First Presbyterian where she could blend her love of teaching children with her faith in Christ. She completed her Masters in Education at Lesley University and her Administrator Certificate at Eastern Washington University. Tracy loves working with such a wonderful staff and looks forward to continuing to be a part of the school as it grows in the coming years.
First Presbyterian Christian School has been a Washington State Approved Private school since 2009 and has since added elementary classes up through sixth grade.


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Bobbie L. Sides, 89, of Abbott passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Homestead Nursing and Rehab in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Paul Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, at the funeral home.
Bobbie was born July 16, 1930, in the Woodbury Community of Hill County to Hugh and Robbie (White) Stringer. In 1947, she graduated from Itasca High School. Bobbie was united in marriage to Herman Sides on May 17, 1951 and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2017.
For her entire life, she was a homemaker taking care of her husband, children, and her parents. Bobbie also worked many hours on the farm helping her husband. She was a very faithful and active member of Walnut Street Missionary Baptist Church in Hillsboro, where she taught primary Sunday school for many years.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Ruby Lewis; and brother-in-law, Fred Lewis.
Survivors include her children, Deborah Sides, Marquita Lloyd and husband, Dwight, and Howard Sides and wife, Michele; four grandchildren, Lynita Lloyd, Lanissa Willis and husband, Blake, Nathan Lloyd, and Dahlila McDonough and husband, Brian; and four great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jaydon Aldrich and Landon and Creighton Willis.
Memorials may be made to Walnut Street Missionary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1144, Hillsboro, TX 76645.
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Posted: October 28th, 2012 @ 4:00am
Come help the Rockville Community Outreach, Inc. Board of Directors and the entire community liftup the name of Jesus as wer prepare to celebrate HIS birth this Christmas season. You are cordially invited to join us for our Christmas Gospel Explosion.
We would love for your group or choir to participate in this event. Choirs, groups and soloists are asked to sing two (2) songs.
Because our organization is focused on strengthening the community, the theme for this event is "Let Your Light Shine". The only way we can build better communities, is to let our light shine so that men might see Jesus in and through us.
This event will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at Mt. Olive No. 1 Baptist Church located in theRockville Community.
Proceeds from the event go to Rockville Community Outreach, Inc. to hep our community build a multi-purpose room and picnic area.
Plan now to join us for this spiritually uplifting event. Come out and be blessed,
Rockville Community Outreach, Inc.
P. O. Box 1343 Jackson, Alabama 36545


In need of groceries, clothing and other essential household items? Join us for our monthly community food distribution program through the Albert C. Pierre Community Service Organization, and receive a variety of free products for you and your family.
Join us for our Youth-centered afternoon program! Held every second and third Saturday of the month.
Join us for an evening of prayers, songs, poetry, and testimonies! Our Theme is “The Gift of Womanhood” Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Girlfriends! all are invited. Come share a blessing with other Women of God! R.S.V.P. today (call or text) 305-984-4473 or email email@example.com
Join us for our Youth-centered afternoon programs, held every second and third Saturday of the month.
Join us as we commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ through the ordinance of Holy Communion.
Join us as we celebrate the beauty of diversity, through food, fellowship, music, and fun. You do not want to miss this weekend!
Tabernacle’s Women’s Ministry department will be hosting a powerful prayer breakfast on September 30th. Come fellowship, feast, and fill your soul with the Holy Spirit!
Tabernacle’s activities department will be hosting a breakfast to bring awareness to Breast Cancer.


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Wednesday 15 May Evening @ The Platform with Popie Gee
May 15, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Popie was born to a Muslim family in Indonesia. At the age of 24 she accepted Christ as her Saviour…
Popie gave her life fully to God and became a missionary in China, Japan and Southeast Asia. She met her husband Russell Gee when he was a missionary in Indonesia. They have five grown-up children.
Popie is now a school teacher. She travels overseas with Russell to train teachers.
Come and hear Popie’s amazing journey of faith.
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I’ve been wanting to blog lately about various issues and how I approach them from a Christian world view. Before I do that, I thought it might be helpful to explain a few of the things that I (and other Biblical Christians) believe.
First, we believe the Bible.
You have probably heard Christians mentioning a verse here and there. And you may have inferred that we give a lot of weight to what it says. But it is more than that. The Bible is our ultimate authority. We believe that it speaks to every situation that we find ourselves in, either specifically or through principles. We believe that it is the word given to us from God.
You may think that we consider it something like a cosmic rule book, containing a bunch of “thou shalts” and “thou shalt nots.” It does have rules and laws, but it is much bigger than that. If I were to summarize the Bible in one sentence, it would be this: The Bible is the unified story that shows how God glorifies Himself by redeeming His fallen people. It is a wonderful story. And we believe that it is true.
Second, we believe that we are saved by grace through faith. That is a pretty full statement. Let me break it up.
We are saved. You may have heard us use that word before and wondered what we mean by it. Why do we need to be saved? What are we saved from? It is unpopular, but we believe that our sin has broken any chance we have of a relationship with God and has brought His wrath to us. Paul’s epistle to the Romans says this: “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.” (Rom 1:18)
What do we mean by sin? We mean any violation of God’s law. We have done things that have violated this law in one way or another: lying, lusting, coveting, stealing, being wrongly angry with people, etc. And what do we mean by wrath? Wrath is God’s perfect hatred of sin that results in a never-ending punishment.
By grace. We believe that we can not possibly do enough good to earn ourselves into a right relationship with God and out of His wrath. Grace means that in God’s kindness and love, He made up His mind to save people, not because they are worthy, but because He is kind. None of us can fully understand such grace because we are accustomed to trading for things or making payments. But we believe that we can’t buy God’s approval of us with anything that we have or anything that we can do.
Through faith. We believe that our only confidence in escaping wrath and having a repaired relationship with God is what God Himself has done. And what has He done? We believe that Jesus, even though He never sinned, took the punishment that our sins deserved. We could not do what He did. We cannot work hard enough to become righteous. Our only confidence is in what Jesus has done for us, not in any thing that we could do for ourselves. And we lay hold of that by believing that it was enough.
Third, we proclaim truth. We believe that because we are His and because Jesus has saved us and because He has defined the ultimate standards of this world, we should speak negatively when we see wrongs being done. And we should speak positively when we see things being done in a way that is consistent with the Bible. Sometimes this comes across hypocritically. I understand that. But we feel compelled to speak, nevertheless.
Fourth, we love. Christians have not done as well with this as we should. Everything we say should be “seasoned with salt,” yet some Christians seem more interested in picking a fight and being right than being kind. When we are unloving, it is wrong. I won’t give us a pass on this. Sadly, we often fail.
But it doesn’t change the truth that God’s love is in us and it is working its way out of us. And even when we love incompletely and show it poorly, we are still trying to love.
You love, too. But your reason for loving isn’t because you have been loved with an eternal, all-powerful, redeeming love. Perhaps you love because it feels right. Or maybe it’s because you have a philosophical conviction that it is good. Or maybe you don’t even know why, but you love anyway. But we love because we believe that we have been loved first by the author of love and the redeemer of our lives. We love because He first loved us.
Fifth, we worship. Our hearts yearn for something that isn’t in this world. We seek (and find) ultimate satisfaction in God alone. Worshiping God in everything that we do and say is our reason for living. Obviously we don’t achieve this goal, but we strive for it nonetheless.
Sixth, we are inconsistent people. The previous three points really bear this out. We proclaim the truth inconsistently. We love inconsistently. We worship inconsistently. Everything that we do is imperfect. But that does more to confirm what I am writing than to disprove it. We believe that this world is broken by sin and will that way until God restores all things. That brokenness includes us. We are saved from the wrath of God and we are being made new, but we are not perfect yet. We strive for perfection, but we will never attain it – not in this life, anyway. Our hope is not in ourselves to save ourselves, but in God who saves us through the work of Jesus. And while we are inconsistent, He is not.
This is just a partial summary of what we believe. Volumes have been written over the years detailing all of these points – and many more. But I think this is a good foundation for what I hope to write in the future.


The African dark meddler digs a pit but tries to make a sacrificial lamb fall. Why?
8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
Just like the old serpent that rephrases or reexamines God’s word such as in Genesis, so does the old serpent today [16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:
17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:
3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Gen3:1-5
As the Devil analyzed or poked a false hole in Gen 2:16 in the beginning, many still fall for its analyses today. It will say to a dark meddler “if you dig a pit you will not necessarily fall into it; however a sacrificial lamb may take your place”. The dark meddler will falsely rest on the hope that his/her goal is consummated only to find the large pit shortly after. Now; both the dark meddler and the “Abelic” lamb are therefore marked for destruction. Nevertheless, thank God for JESUS! THE LAMB OF GOD who died in the Lamb’s place. Remember, he (the Devil) came to steal kill and destroy; but Jesus came to give us life more abundantly.


The Food Pantry is an outreach program of Murray Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), an Oregon Nonprofit Corporation # 93-6042750.
The Pantry was started in 2005 by the Church Elders as a free food program to help our neighbors in need of food. Later it was named for Casey Leip, a church youth group member who was inspired to go door-to-door collecting canned food donations.
The pantry is an Agency Partner with the Oregon Food Bank, the primary source of our food supply and food purchased for the Kids' Healthy Food Program. The majority of our clients are referred to us with client shopping day appointments by Care to Share, a local nonprofit agency.
We also serve walk-ins with a food box at our regular pantry days of Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. In addition we provide school food boxes and food for assisted living staff workers.


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We are a multicultural Movement who are consistently growing and have contemporary, passionate Christians who are enthusiastically involved in the local church and their communities!
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Christians leak. Somehow the thorns Jesus spoke about in Luke 8, life’s worries, riches and pleasures manage to puncture us and drain us of the vitality and passion that leads to the fruitfulness God has intended for us.


Men of Crossroads
Have you tried living life on your own terms and been beaten up and spit out? Are you dealing with the consequences of some bad decisions? Have you attempted to do the right thing and be the right kind of man, but experienced defeat? Have you believed the lie repeatedly whispered in your ear that you are a failure? If so, maybe you’re ready to give up trying, or maybe you’ve already checked out and are simply going through the motions.
What if there is a better way? What if Jesus made it possible for you to be a champion in the things that really matter in life (your growth in manhood, your role as husband and father, your key relationships, your desire to make a difference)?
What if it’s not only possible to be a champion, what if you already are one in Christ and you just need to live it out? Isn’t it time to live – really live like a champion?
The Men of Crossroads exist to be a team of men helping one another win at what matters most in life. We want to see each man be a man who:
- Centers on Christ.
- Heeds God’s Word.
- Accepts responsibility for his life and his key relationships.
- Meets regularly with other men.
- Perseveres through the Spirit’s help.
- Serves the mission of the church.
“…we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Rom. 8:37
Looking to connect to the Word of God and other men? Join us for one of Equipping the Man in the Mirror discussion groups:
- Mondays at 7:00pm
- Wednesdays at 6:00am
- Saturdays at 7:30am
We also offer a variety of activities, such as:
- The Great Pig Out (Aug 18, 2018)
- ManUp 2018 Men’s Weekend (Sep 28-30, 2018)
- The Breakfast of Champions (Nov 10, 2018)
- No Regrets Men's Conference (Feb 2, 2019)
God has called us to something more than what most men settle for. Let's discover it together. Come and live like champions!


Christians everywhere are concerned about the elimination of the greeting "Merry Christmas" in favour of the more generic, "Happy Holidays." In the name of honouring diversity, Christians feel that their annual holiday of Christmas has been lost with the disappearance of Christmas trees and nativity scenes from public holiday displays. If your organization has supplanted the annual company Christmas party with a "Holiday party," it may be time to re-introduce the Christmas party to fully honour the diversity of your workforce. A Hanukkah party can also be held at either the same, or a different time, to assure that all employees can celebrate as their religious and cultural beliefs dictate.
Often, the office Christmas party is an event where employees drink too much and then do things they will later regret. To prevent this unwanted tradition from recurring this year, consider adding more structure to the party. Begin the event with a formal candlelight dinner, served to employees after inviting all who wish to speak, to explain what Christmas means to them. Play soft, instrumental Christmas music in the background.
Makes this years Christmas party a little different from the norm. We can cater for a wide range of events including the Traditional Christmas party, Unique Events, Daytime Events and Party Nights.
A gift exchange will follow dinner. Each attendee will bring a gift for exchange and place it under the Christmas tree. Employees will go in order of seniority, selecting and unwrapping the package of their choice. When all gifts are opened the more senior members of the group can exercise their right to trade their gift for another that they find more appealing. Attendees will then seek out the giver of their gift to express their thanks.
Following the gift exchange, music books will be disseminated and the group will sing their favourite Christmas carols. The evening wraps up with a dessert buffet featuring a variety of chocolate confections and champagne. Attendees will leave feeling the Christmas spirit after an elegant evening of celebration.


Isaiah is a classically trained, singer/songwriter from Cincinnati, OH. In the summer of 2011, he was chosen to be one of the top 20 contestants on BET’s Award Winning Gospel talent show “Sunday Best.” Isaiah has had the privilege to write songs for several gospel artists over the years, including but not limited to Darwin Hobbs, Geoffrey Golden, and Leon Timbo. He has also been blessed to work with Tasha Cobbs, William Murphy, Rance Allen, Kevin Bond, and Bishop Paul Morton to name a few.”
As a firm believer of artist serving in a local fellowship, Isaiah has had the privilege of partnering with and serving in several ministries of varying demographics around the country over the years.
As a worship artist, Isaiah has accepted the responsibility of leading God's people in worship all over the world, aiding them in becoming more aware of the nearness of our God and connecting with His heart through song.


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Fraternities are religious organisations devoted to voluntary works of piety and charity. Such fraternities were also founded in Liechtenstein between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Philately has commemorated three such fraternities in special stamps. The “Maria Hilf Fraternity” was founded in Balzers in 1736 (value CHF 1.00). The stamp dedicated to this fraternity depicts an altarpiece of the Maria Hilf Chapel with Mary and the Child Jesus.
The “St. Anne Fraternity” (value CHF 1.50) in Vaduz, which is still in existence, dates back to 1511. Devotion to St. Anne was characteristic of that era. The faithful sought her protection after years of calamities that brought sickness, severe weather and other hardships. The special stamp portrays the statue of St. Anne which is housed in the chapel of Vaduz Castle.
Also very much alive is the “St. Sebastian Fraternity” (value CHF 2.00) in Nendeln. Founded in 1695, it even received its own papal approval. The statutes of the fraternity have to this day remained unchanged. This association is represented in the third stamp, which shows a mural of St. Sebastian from the chapel of the same name.
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
1001 W. ESPLANADE AVE., KENNER, LA 70065
Christ the King is convenient to the whole greater New Orleans area.
The church is just off I-10 at the Williams Blvd. exit in Kenner. It is the nearest Lutheran Church to Louis Armstrong International Airport.
• Take the Williams Blvd. exit north to West Esplanade.
• Turn left (west) onto West Esplanade.
• Go past the Esplanade Mall entrance.
• Turn left again at the Capital One Branch Office.
• Parking is behind the church buildings.
• You can call the church for directions at 504-469-4740
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Here you will find various audio recordings that cover many areas; such as the Word of God, the Spirit of Prophecy, messages and teachings regarding healthy eating and living, godly living, and other wonderful topics.
“Every moment of our lives is intensely real, and charged with solemn responsibilities. Ignorance will be no excuse for lack of spiritual understanding and attainment; for we are exhorted to add to virtue, knowledge. Many are very ignorant of Bible truth, and they do not realize the duty and necessity of becoming intelligent Christians…. The uncultured fishermen became men of refinement and ability; and the lessons that they were privileged to learn are written for our admonition and instruction. We are invited to become learners in the school of Christ. We need to acquire all the knowledge possible. We cannot afford to be ignorant of the things that pertain to our eternal welfare. If all would cease gossip and evil communication, devoting the time to contemplation of Christ and the plan of salvation, they would add the knowledge essential to a growth in grace.” (Review and Herald February 21, 1888)


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This is the place for Catholic religion students and Catholic high school religion teachers to learn about their faith and receive help in planning their lessons. There is a multitude of information being updated on this site but if you wish to enter my original site go to
and under the class login enter the words mother of god and in the password section also enter the password mother of god (with spaces separating the words in both instances).
There are many documents in the document section which may be useful to you. There is little original on this site. It is all available elsewhere on the web. My hope is to make teaching and learning about the faith as easy as possible for those who wish to love God and share their love of God to others. Any questions or suggestions about the site should be addressed to
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Internet causes billions of images to appear on millions of computer monitors
around the planet. From this galaxy of sight and sound will the face of Christ
emerge and the voice of Christ be heard? For it is only when his face is see
and his voice heard that the world will know the glad tidings of our redemption.
This is the purpose of evangelization. And this is what will make the Internet a
genuinely human space, for if there is no room for Christ, there is no room for
-- Message for the 36th World Communications Day (2002)
Pope Benedict XVI
Without fear we must set sail on the
digital sea facing into the deep with the same passion that has governed the
ship of the Church for two thousand years. Rather than for, albeit necessary,
technical resources, we want to qualify ourselves by living in the digital world
with a believer’s heart, helping to give a soul to the Internet’s incessant flow
God has a hidden plan for all of us. Even if we have a small and humble part in the history of the Church, it is worthwhile to be in it.
This site is dedicated in loving memory to a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather, Fran Smith.
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Some things never change. Some people never change. But my attitude will change.
– Floetic Soul
Not only can situations be stumbling blocks in our lives, but so can people. Some people are placed in our lives, simply to challenge us. God wants to prove us to be steadfast and unmovable in our trials. Trials don’t come to break us down, they come to make us stronger. But we will find ourselves going in circles, struggling with the same ol’ things if we do not give up our attitude.
I know what your probably thinking.. ‘We all have an attitude,’ agreed. However, our attitude has got to be in check. It’s got to be right, if we want to move right on ahead. We will find our selves stuck, trying to climb over the same hurdles, when all we have to do is jump over the hurdle. Give up the attitude. Give up the negativity. Focus on something positive. Count it a blessing that God considered you worthy, he considered you strong enough to handle whatever it is that you are going through.
Today, ‘I got a handshake, she got a hug,’ and yes, I am referring to “him.” I found myself, momentarily disappointed with the situation that I was in. I wasn’t so much as angry with the person, but with the fact that I realized this situation is not going to change… However, my attitude will. And that is what will get me leaping over this hurdle. As I write this blog, I am mentally embracing this challenge head on. I was chosen by God to go through this. He knew I could handle this, so long as I trust in him.
See, too many people are trying to depend on themselves and other people. All we got to do is depend on God. He will not only strengthen us and help us, but he will be our strength, he will be our help. Our help is in the name of the Lord which made heaven and earth (Psalms 124:8, KJV).
What I am going through seems unfair. It seems as if it is never-ending. I wonder if the tables will ever turn… I honestly don’t know how things will pan out in the end. But one thing I do know is this: My attitude, my frame of mind, my way of thinking.. It is changing, right now. I refuse to remain unhappy, cowering in my disappointment alone. Why have a nasty attitude about the situation and the people causing my turmoil if it’s not hurting anyone but myself. I see no logic in that. I tried to scream aloud with the frown on my face, and my eyes glaring at her until she looked my way. But it didn’t work. She walked away without a care in the world, ignorant to my dismal. Ya see, there is just no point in remaining unhappy when I don’t have to be. It really is as simply as changing your thoughts from negative to positive. Mind over matter. Like Nike says, ‘Just do it’ and I say, Kick butt doin’ it!
You may be down, but you’re not meant to stay down. You are meant to rise above it all. So today, I encourage you to pick yourself up, dust yourself up, hold your head up high and make up in your heart and mind that you will keep moving forward. You’ve probably heard this a million times before, but do not give up, ever! A challenge always comes before the blessing.. think about it. ‘She got a hug, I got a handshake’… But that was today. Nobody said that was going to be the case tomorrow.


We are meeting in person for Worship at 10am on Sunday mornings. We look forward to seeing you all! If you are unable to attend the audio of the sermon will be posted to the website ASAP following service.
Sunday school for all ages meets at 9:00 a.m. We have a class for all ages 2years through adults. If you have any questions please contact the office at: email@example.com.
Discovery Kids Club and Adult Bible study will meet every Wednesday at 6:30p.m.
Transit Recharge will meet every other Wednesday at 6:30p.m. in the Pavlosky home.
New Members Class will meet this Saturday, October 17th from 10am-12noon.
Celebrate Holy Communion with us on Sunday, November 1, 2020 during our 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. We will meet as usual for Worship and move to the Fellowship Hall to continue worship through the sharing of a meal and Holy Communion. We will follow all CDC guidelines for meal/fellowship time. Please plan to join us.
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