Lindsey has her neighborhood mapped out with names, phone numbers, and birthdays of her neighbors. She coordinates daily walks for all who can participate, and checks in on those who are not able. She feeds one neighbor’s birds and another’s dog when they are traveling, and remembers each and every family with a home-baked goodie for birthdays and at Christmas. Lindsey is a good neighbor.
So is Christy, who daily prays that God would allow her opportunity to serve a co-worker, to love them as He would. God always seems to answer her prayers as she has become the “go-to” person when there is a personal need to be met, as her co-workers have learned from experience that she loves them in word and deed.
Bob is a good neighbor to the people he intentionally communicates with at the coffee shop, and the person sitting next to him on the plane. He takes a sincere interest in others who cross his path, and sees each opportunity as an appointment made by God. What might have been a one-time encounter for some, Bob turns into lasting friendships, meeting needs as they arise, and offering counsel as it is sought.
Terry doesn’t realize she is a good neighbor. She regularly takes time off from work to take a neighbor to chemotherapy. “I don’t do anything really,” says Terry, “I’m just there with her in case she needs a hand to hold.” What may be nothing to Terry is encouragement and comfort for her neighbor in need.
Are you a good neighbor? Perhaps you have been unsure of the definition of neighbor. You are not alone. Dr. Del Tackett shares that a neighbor is the person to your right, your left, across from you, and behind you – your literal neighborhood. Do you even know your neighbor? I realized I was guilty of driving home, opening my garage door just long enough to drive in, and exiting only to make another trip in my car. I’ve become more intentional about meeting my neighbors, getting to know them, and pray to have opportunity o serve them.
Elbert Hubbard says “Your neighbor is the man who needs you.” That can be a convicting statement for those of us who are so wrapped up in our own story, our own needs, to ever consider that others have needs that God intended us to meet. What would happen if I prayed for God to show me these people? What would be the result if I kept my eyes open to see the pain that God sees, and were obedient to the Holy Spirit’s leading to offer help? If every Christ follower were intentional in the coming week to look for needs to be met, and to step in with love and practical helps, what a difference we would make in our neighborhoods, our communities, and across the nation!
Jesus told us in Matthew 5:14-16, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Marc Fey, co-author of The 210 Project says, “The first half of this passage is a design verse – which tells us how things were designed by God to be. Here, our design is to be light.” Because Christ lives in believers, we are capable of reflecting His light, as He is light. In practical terms, it’s like handing someone in the dark a flashlight so they can find their way to the source of abundant light. You and I are the lights God sends into the darkness of this world, so that others are drawn to God’s light revealed through our love and good works towards them.
“The second half of the passage”, Marc says, “is instructive, or imperative. God explains to us what to do. We are to take actions that make the light of God accessible to others, giving them a chance to see. Give them an up-close view of what being loved by God looks like. Help them see what being taken care of by your Heavenly Father feels like. Be a part of God’s story. When you do, the Father is glorified!”
The Christmas season is a perfect time to begin shining your light with good works towards your neighbor – the person next door, the person who is near, the person in need. It requires looking beyond your own felt needs, to truly love your neighbor as yourself, but in the end, you will discover that it really is more blessed to give than to receive!
Carmen Pate is a Principal with Alliance Ministries.


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Riga’s Dome Church is one of the oldest and largest churches in the Baltic States. The Riga Dome or St. Mary’s Cathedral was built during the XI the II century. The original Roman-style cathedral was later changed to Gothic style to be replaced in the XVIII century by the present Baroque dome.
Aim of monitoring:
During 2005 and 2006 the cathedral underwent a project for restoration promoted by the Riga Technical University. To allow a structural behavior evaluation during the different phases of the restoration and possible cracking propagation in the original structure, a permanent fiber optic sensor system was implemented on the Riga Dome.
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What’s that? It is one to which the old catch phrase applies – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Or is your business the cynical opposite? “Do unto others before they do unto you.”
I prefer the former. I meet both kinds of businesses and people. And worse.
A careful consideration of the chapter from which the catch phrase comes (the Biblical Luke 6) reveals much more. This is teaching is NOT only meant for those who accept or follow the Bible. It really is meant for everyone. It holds society to a higher standard. It holds us to a higher standard. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. The phrase, “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise,” is in the middle* and is not the focus of the instruction.
What is the focus? Our enemies! In fact, especially our enemies. We are to be kind, we are to return good, we are to be gentle, and extend mercy, and not condemn, and … it goes on. Don’t think it means for us to take it and take it no matter what. There is a lot of wariness suggested too. We shouldn’t be dope punching bags. But we are to extend ourselves as examples of a higher standard and therefore not as blind guides. This is a very tough standard.
Imagine a world in which that standard was the standard!!
• I would see insulation that is carefully installed, to last.
• I would see nails properly applied for that which they are intended.
• I would see doors and windows flashed so they would never leak.
• I would see shingles and flashing and gutters and downspouts installed so a house will be consistently dry.
• I would see careful carpentry, proper plumbing, smooth sheetrock, pretty paint, lovely lacquer, hearty hardware, flowing floors, exceptional electrical, healthful HVAC and sturdy stuff.
• I would see little things that are carefully-done things.
• I would see houses made for the long run.
• I would see…
• I would see…
• I would see…
And I would be proud. I would be proud to be able to say (finally), “You have an exceptional house here! I am so happy for you! It is safe, and dry, and beautiful to look at. Everyone has done their best!”
We can do our best and still screw up. Everyone needs room to grow. We are imperfect people. But an unintentional error is a million miles from schmuck work. A million miles from I-don’t-care work. Or it’s-not-my-job work. And I-sure-am-glad-this-isn’t-my-house work.
How should we do it? “Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over... for every tree is known by his own fruit.”
My recommendation: That we make a New Year Resolution to conduct business unto others as we would have them conduct business unto us… The Rule is Golden for a reason. Imagine …
* The teaching begins with verse 27 and ends with 46, which really is the beginning of the next teaching. I had GREAT trepidation publishing this.
Being preachy is not my intention – if anything, I am venting. Hopefully you read it in that context.
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Here at Solid Rock, we have embraced a philosophy of ministry that we refer to as The Simple Church, though we understand that the term “Simple Church” may be defined differently by different people. Whether a simple church is large or small, being uncomplicated is always the goal. The Apostle Paul emphasized simplicity when he wrote to the Corinthians saying:
For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you. (2 Corinthians 1:12 NKJV)
The book of Acts also records the simple nature of the early church:
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart (Acts 2:46 NKJV)
Solid Rock Church has never been a mega church and being such is not our goal. Though we want to reach as many people as possible with the gospel of the kingdom of God, and we certainly seek to be more effective in doing so, we do not feel that gathering large numbers of people under one roof is the only way to be effective. For those who can successfully manage all the logistics of a large church and maintain simplicity of heart and a family atmosphere, we salute them. But the mega church model is usually very expensive in terms of time, energy, and financial resources which tends to cause the church to be run more as a business than a family.
Modern churches, even those which are not large enough to be considered a “mega” church, have in many cases become very complicated with multiple ministries, requiring professional administrative staff, elaborate facilities, and a huge budget. Such churches often present a smorgasbord of programs may include a men’s ministry, a women’s ministry, a children’s ministry, a single’s ministry, a marriage ministry, a youth ministry, a college ministry, a small group ministry, ministry to the poor, counseling ministry, evangelism ministry, helps ministry, healing ministry, music ministry, teaching ministry, ministry of education, a drama team, etc.
None of these things are bad in themselves. And we are not saying that some of these things will never happen here. But if they do, they will likely be birthed and managed from the heart of individuals who carry a specific burden for a specific ministry with a desire to meet that need. They are not likely to be run as ongoing ministry programs managed out of the church office.
Let’s say John is an outdoorsman who enjoys camping, fishing and hunting. So instead of expecting the church staff to get involved and start a recreational ministry with a budget, regular meetings, etc., he simply has an announcement put in the bulletin about his intent to organize a canoe trip and asks who is interested. He and others plan it. If it develops into more outdoor activities, that is up to those who participate. Simple.
Let’s say Sally notices that her friends marriage needs help. Does the church have to start a couple’s ministry with weekly meetings? Probably not. Maybe she should talk to her friend first. Maybe she should make the need known to the pastor or a mature couple who is qualified to help. Maybe Sally could invite a few couples over weekly for a season to watch a DVD series on strengthening marriage. There are many options depending upon the situation, but the point is that it doesn’t have to be an ongoing ministry.
What we are describing is a paradigm where ministry happens through people, not through a top-down centralized organization. Ministry happens based on need and resources and does not develop into a routine void of life or an overgrown organization that spends more time “oiling the machinery” than doing ministry. When too many things are centrally managed, many people tend to become spectators instead of participants and things can get complicated, expensive, and inefficient.
Jesus defined having strong foundations as putting His teachings into action – or “doing” :
“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 “and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 “and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.” (Matthew 7:24-27 NKJV)
If something is simple, more people will do it – and as the passage above points out, “doing” is the key, not just hearing. Most of us are not called to be “professional Christians.” And for those who do make a profession out of it (those called to full time ministry), their job is to equip others to do the work of ministry. Let’s face it, if non-professional Christians are going to do ministry, it needs to be simple because most simply don’t have the time to get complicated.
Studies have shown that foundational biblical truth is seriously lacking, not just in the culture at large, but also in the church (see lesson: Defining Disciples). As a result, Christians have seen the culture become increasingly hostile to God. But with a solid foundation, what we build on it will not be toppled by the storms of life. Our simple promise is this: We will not neglect to teach the foundational truths of the Bible.
Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In. (Isaiah 58:12 NKJV)


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9:15 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children
10:30 a.m. Praise / Contemporary Worship
Communion is offered at the 8:00a.m. service on the first and third Sundays
and at the 10:30a.m. service on the second and fourth Sundays.
Are you seeking to connect with God and with others? Come to Grace Lutheran Church! We are a community of people who are committed to following Jesus Christ with our whole lives and who are called to love and serve each other as well as the surrounding communities.
We are a place where all are welcome: true believers along with the curious, the skeptical, the wounded and the disillusioned. We are a place of new hope and second chances. We are a church where God can be found!
Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.
If you are considering relocating to our area, we would love to have you be our guest for Sunday School and worship.
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Everyone is encouraged to wear their work attire next Sunday, September 4, in honor of Labor Day.
The Women of the Church are collecting cookies for the Alpha Center in Sidney. Please take to the church kitchen no later than September 11th. They should be marked for the Alpha Center. No iced cookies, please.
“Let us sing to the Lord”, and once again, the Grace Lutheran adult choir will be doing just that. The invitation is there for any and all to come and join us as we lift our voices to the Lord. We usually practice on Wednesday evenings for about one hour, and during the coming year, we will usually sing on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 8:00 am worship service. Our first practice for the year is scheduled for September 7, at 7:00 pm. If you want a complete schedule from September through May, stop by the church office or contact the director. Please consider joining the choir at Grace as we do what we can to add to the worship experience. - Rick Russell, Director 693-2593 (home) 538-8441 (cell) E-mail: email@example.com
will be collecting the following items for School Kits for Lutheran World Relief. Any questions can be directed to chairperson Nancy McName. Items are: Pencil Sharpener, 5 Ball Point Pens, 4 Notebooks, 70 sheets (wide or college ruled), 1 30-centimeter ruler, 1 Blunt Scissors, 5 New unsharpened pencils, 1 Eraser 2 ½” long, 1 Box of 16 or 24 crayons, Cloth bag 14” x 17” backpack-style with straps. Put all items in cloth bag, which will be provided in the South vestibule. NO EXCEPTIONS–All kits must be the same. Deadline is August 31st.


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Living a live of generosity is an act of God that all walks of life must embrace. When we here the word “generosity” or “giving”, there’s one thing that comes out to our mind, and that is “money”. But is it really the only thing to give? Is it the only way to become generous? If giving is all about money, but money it so tight these days. Then many would probably say, “I don’t have money to give away”.
This is actually a wrong perception, because all of us are able to give and become generous, even if you do not have enough money and you don’t have any possession. Don’t you know that being generous is an act of God? Yes, it’s lovely to here that when we think about giving, we need to get it from our wallets or bank accounts and give money/cash. However, that is not the only type of giving we humans are capable for. Yes, money is a very good thing however, there are so many things that we can give aside from money.
Here are the 5 ways to become generous.
1. START BY GIVING LITTLE AND ITS NOT JUST ABOUT MONEY
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving”. -Mother Teresa
Remember, when it comes to giving or becoming generous, it’s not only about money matters. There are many ways to give especially for those who are in need. You can start it by portraying generosity in your own simple little ways. Think of what you can give aside from money because there are so many.
2. GIVE LOVE
“Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love wherever you go.” -Mother Teresa
When your love is genuine, there’s no need for money. Give love and spread love and your life will be full of love. Love in a way that you must love yourself first before you’re able to love others. Loving yourself is like being generous to your own. It doesn’t need to be money matters or materialistically but also physically, emotionally and spiritually.
3. OFFER YOUR SKILLS
“You have two hands. One to help yourself, the second to help others.” -happyhoureffec.com
We have different skills, different professions and different masterpieces depending on our field of expertise. Don’t you know that by offering your skills to someone, it is a way of giving and also a way of helping? Whenever you offer your skills to somebody, it’s an act of giving and sharing because it helps someone grow and develop the skills they have or perhaps learn something new from you. It’s also a way of volunteering.
4. GIVE TIME TO THE PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED
“The greatest gift you can give to someone is your time. Because when you dedicate your time, you are offering a part of your life that you will never get back.” -GodVine.com
Time. It is one of the most precious gifts anyone could ever have. But it must also start in yourself. You must give time to relax and unwind despite the busy world we’re living in. Give time to those people who are in need in a way that you can contribute to their life. You can give time to care for them, you can give time to raise funds for them, you can give time to teach them, you can give time to show them some love and even if life’s not easy, there’s still enough reason to live, smile and be thankful.
5. DONATE (AN ITEM AND EVEN BLOOD)
“Giving is not just about making donation. It is about making a difference”. -Kathy Calvin, CEO & President of the United Nations Foundation
Donation is an act of giving. You can donate anything aside from money such as food for those who are hungry, water for those who are thirsty and home for those who are homeless. You can also donate clothes (new or old), stuff toys, books, school supplies and even blood.
Sometimes we think that it’s the end of our world due to many problems we’re facing but despite all, we must be thankful because we may experience various challenges, still there are thousands of males, females and children who are more suffering than us from poverty, crime, corruption, prostitution and war all over the world. We may not have all the greatest things on earth, there will always be few little things and reasons to smile and be thankful for. Remember, if you are willing to give, you are able to receive more than you already have.


Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8
We will briefly look at the command to “be watchful.” What does this mean? The short answer is that we all have to constantly stay away from what is wicked and look to do what glorifies God.
If you are unfamiliar with the story of Peter, here is a brief summary. Peter was a fisherman then Jesus called to be His disciple. During Jesus’ ministry Peter was a witness to Jesus healing his mother-in-law, Jesus walking on water, as well as The Transfiguration of Jesus. Peter, James, and John became the closest to Jesus during his ministry. We also look at the last supper, which was a particularly significant moment for Peter. Just before Jesus is going to be crucified, he has a final meal with his disciples. Jesus makes it known that Peter will betray Him which Peter replies “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” Jesus predicts that Peter isn’t actually this faithful and that Peter will betray him 3 times before the rooster crows, which Peter did.
When we read about Peter as he begins to deny Jesus a second and third time it is so hard to not internally scream “PETER DO YOU NOT REALIZE YOU ARE DOING EXACTLY AS JESUS PREDICTED.” It is so easy to condemn Peter. We ourselves may never see ourselves as a Peter. But the truth is, neither could have Peter. Peter is good with words, he says “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” To be honest, that is very well said. That would have been a good tweet. Peter knew how to make himself look “holy.” But the truth is, no matter how good we look or how “holy” we feel, we are all vulnerable to a big downfall. Because as long as the “devil prowls” we are all vulnerable. However, vulnerable does not mean inevitable. To prevent a big mistake from happening is seen in 1 Peter 5:8. We must “be watchful.”
Two takeaways I believe we can take away from the texts.
1. Be compassionate
We should never be condemning people after they fall. It is so easy to feel like you would never lose your job, hurt anyone you love, or cheat on your spouse. So when people do one of these things is IS SO EASY to think you are better than them. Many of us may feel as good as Peter likely felt about himself at the last supper. But the truth is, after time, along with with different types of factors, a big mistake CAN happen. If we are not careful we can end up in a compromising position. When we hear someone fall we should pray for them, pray that they realize the grace of God and are able to bounce back by the spirit of God.
When we hear of a big mistake someone may have made we should take that time to not condemn and boast our self righteousness, but to use that as a reminder to look at yourself and reevaluate our life. Which leads to the second point:
2. Be watchful
In the practical sense, pray for God to show you areas of your life that may be dangerous or can lead you to a place you don’t want to be. We must CONSTANTLY be watchful and be aware that THERE IS an enemy out to get us. We have to always know that. For God to be able to evaluate and adjust your life you have to be able to submit to him. God can’t change anything in your life if you don’t want him to. When we tell ourselves and God “my life is yours,” that is when God can not only adjust potentially dangerous things in our life, but can use you in a powerful way.


FREE FOOD & DIAPER DRIVE
Ocean Gate Southern Baptist Church is hosting a free food and diaper drive. Donated food and diapers will go towards anyone in need and will be provided on a first come, first serve, basis, while supplies last. Sizes 2-6 available.
Thursday, January 19, 2023, 1:00PM-2:00PM
13443 Ocean Gate Avenue
Hawthorne, CA 90250
For more information, please contact: Assistant Pastor Louis (760) 524-1416


Eugene LeCorn was born in Santos, Florida, and moved to Gainesville from Ocala 27 years ago. He is the son of Quennie LeCorn. Eugene graduated from Belleview Santos High School in 1965. He was employed for the Marion County School board for 7 years. For 26 years, he worked as a maintenance supervisor at Santa Fe Community College's police academy, now called the Kirkpatrick Criminal Justice Institute.
Everyone who knew Eugene loved him and thought of him as a generous, kind man. At 54 years old, Eugene had worked hard his whole life and planned on retiring in a few years. He attended Calvary Baptist Church, Santos, Florida. Here are just a few of the nice things people said about him:
"He was witty -- fun to have a conversation with. He had a real warmth about him. He was just a good man," Louis Kalivoda, manages the academy
"He was the most humble person you could meet -- just very kind and gentle. He was so gracious." Nancy Nipper, co-worker
For the Husband I Always Dreamed Of
I always dreamed having a husband who would be open enough with me to trust me in everything and to share all his hopes and dreams, thought and fears...
I dreamed of a man who was strong enough to be gentle and self confident enough to be vulnerable. A man I could lean on who could lean on me too. A man who would love me as I love him for always.
All the things I always dreamed about came true the day I married you.
In Loving Memory,
The Plan of the Master
Not till loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly,
shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.
Daddy I will try to stay strong because I know that's what you would want.
I shall think of you every day until the Lord takes my hand and also shows me the way.
I will always be your Scoody.
Your smile was as bright as the sun. Your hear was as pure as gold.
Everything I am is because of you. It's that, that gets me through.
You were the best pop "E" in the world, the one person that was always there.
Now you're gone, and I know you would want me to move on.
I know you'll always be with me. I love you Pop "E"
A Prayer for Papa
Please bless our Papa. He's a real good friend of ours.
And even though he wasn't our age, we got along just fine.
He knew just how to make a day real special for us kids.
So thank you God for giving us the Papa that you did.
We Love You
T.J. and Jamerial
|He will be sadly missed by many people. His survivors
Our hearts are filled and over flowing with grateful appreciation for the many tender and thoughtful expressions of sympathy extended to us during these hours of bereavement. The thoughts and deeds of kindness by friends and loved ones have helped us bear our sorrow, and we are stronger because of you.
We thank God for each of you, and pray that His blessings may be upon you.
The LeCorn Family


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“The Purpose of the United Methodist Missionary Association (UMMA) is to develop and nurture a vital connectional network among active, alumni and retired missionaries of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church for the purpose of promoting Christian mission.” (UMMA Constitution)
You are invited to the UMMA Annual Gathering (business meeting) on Zoom.
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Roland Fernandes Elected Next General Secretary at Spring Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of Global Ministries held their Spring 2020 meeting online March 20 due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Undoubtedly the most significant outcome of the virtual gathering was the election of current Chief Financial Officer Roland Fernandes as the next General Secretary to succeed Thomas Kemper who chose to not be reelected.
According to United Methodist News Service, Fernandes is an active United Methodist originally from India who has served Global Ministries since 1995 in various capacities including leading UMCOR, serving as interim general secretary, and a former missionary. Fernandes is a certified accountant.
UMMA Chairperson Katherine Parker sent a congratulatory message to Fernandes and members of the Steering Committee noted that he has a long history of concern for missionaries.
In this Issue
- Board Meeting Report
- Missionary in Residence Newsletter
- #StillInMission Virtual Itineration
- Welcome to 21 new mission colleagues
- GMF International 2020 class skipped
- Reunions and Event notices
- From your Officers
Board Meeting Report
In the abbreviated meeting the Board of Directors took several other actions which have consequences for the missionary community. The Mission Program Committee voted unanimously to change the status of three mission initiatives. Cambodia will no longer be an initiative to become an autonomous provisional annual conference. Cameroon also will cease to become an initiative to become affiliated with the Cote de Ivoire church. The Thailand Initiative will be closed within three to six months.
Missionary Support executive Judy Chung reported that Global Ministries currently supports 307 missionaries with 114 of them being young adults and 155 in international placements. Twenty-two candidates for missionary service are being trained through internet at this time with the expectation of being commissioned at the next General Conference.
Board Meeting: Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reported that the Collins Forest Missionary Benefits Fund which supports pensions and health care for missionaries has been transferred to WestPath for administration. The committee also decided to place all program grants except those for coronavirus relief and immediate disasters on hold as a result of financial uncertainty. Global Ministries has since resumed disbursal of all grants.
Board Meeting: Committee Reports
Bishop Tom Bickerton who chairs the UMCOR Committee noted that this will be his last board meeting as he has been selected to become the next president of the Council of Bishops. He stated that the coronavirus is our opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to global health.
UMMA representative Hillary Taylor reported that the Policy, Bylaws, and Legislation Committee approved a petition that would restructure the Alaska Annual Conference from a Missional Conference to a district of another annual conference in the Western Jurisdiction. The committee also shared legislation directly affecting Global Ministries, including UMW recommendations. However, this was not a completely extensive list, and Mary Ellen Kris encouraged members to be on the lookout for other important petitions in the Advanced Daily Christian Advocate. In terms of Global Ministries sponsored legislation, they are the following:
1. #20651 and #20645 address the deletion of the phrase “Autonomous Methodist Churches” and replacing it with the phrase “Affiliated Methodist Churches,” in order to provide clarity and seek worldwide connection with other branches of the Wesleyan family.
2. #20633 “Religious Freedom: Grounded in Love” addresses the UMC’s scriptural mandate to love and protect our neighbors with different faith traditions from violence and persecution.
3. Global Ministries also wishes to readopt the following resolutions: “The Church and Deaf Ministries Steering Committee,” “A Covenant of Care: Recognizing and Responding to the Man Faces of HIV/AIDS in the USA,” “The Church and the Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic,” “United States-China Political Relations,” and “Seeking Peace in Afghanistan.”
The Committee concluded by saying they wanted to defer action on these petitions (approving, disapproving, etc.) until the next meeting, as GC20 has been postponed and the committee members now had time to look over them.
Missionary in Residence Newsletter
Our Missionaries in Residence Grace and Jay Choi produce an informative newsletter every month about happenings at Global Ministries’ office in Atlanta and issues and stories about active and retired missionaries. If you are not already receiving this newsletter, please ask to be included by writing them at email@example.com. You will be glad you did!
#StillInMission Virtual Itineration
Show your support for our mission colleagues by registering to attend one of the upcoming Virtual Itineration Events being held over Zoom. Times are listed for Atlanta, GA (Eastern Daylight Time).
- June 11 at 11:00 AM with Andrew Lee, Helen Camarce, Kyeong-ah Woo & Jin Kim, and David Guinkpa. Register
- June 18 at 9:00 AM with Christina Young Kim, Larry & Jane Kies, Connie Wieck, and Jonathan & Satomi McCurley. Register
- June 25 at 9:00 PM with Richard & Alma Navarro, Adam Shaw, and Didier Monga. Register
- July 2 at 3:00 PM with Joy Eva Bohol, Sandra Raasch, Innocent Afful, and Ellyn Dubberly. Register
- July 9 at 6:00 PM with Terah & Jonathan Park, Joy Prim, Sung Il Lee, & Min Kyu Lee
- July 16 at 1:00 PM with Julie Wilson, Yorleni Rojas, Blair Kamanga, Carolyn Schneider, and Colleen Miller-Donor
- July 23 at 1:00 PM with Bruna Farat, Ann Hidalgo, Dan & Courtney Randall, Patrick Mwinkeu, and Trisha Manns
- July 30 at 1:00 PM with Hannah Reasoner, Edwin Ramirez, Patrick Booth, Leah Magruder, and Natalia Manyeza
Welcome to 21 new mission colleagues
Those welcomed and blessed on April 29 included:
- Edwin Campomanes Ramirez from Calvary La Esperanza (Calvary of Hope) in Mexico to National Evangelical Primitive Methodist Church of Guatemala
- Bruna Farat da Silva Mahamane Kakale from Methodist Church of Brazil to French Guiana Methodist Partnership
- Yorleni Rebeca Jimenez Rojas from Comunidad PAS in Costa Rica to United Methodist Mission in Honduras
- Blair Moses Kamanga from Assemblies of God in Malawi to Mozambique United Methodist Conference Agriculture Ministry
- Rev. Min Kyu Lee from Northwest Philippines Conference (originally from South Korea) to Wesley Divinity School, Philippines
- Rev. Natallia Manyeza from Zimbabwe East to United Methodist University in Sierra Leone
- Patrick Nawej Mwinkeu from United Methodist Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to South Africa Conference Agriculture Ministry
- Patrick Booth from North Texas to Methodist Mission in Cambodia
- Ann Margaret Hidalgo from United Church of Christ to Latin American Biblical University, Costa Rica
- Rev. Sung Il Lee from Greater New Jersey to Methodist Training Center, Fiji
- Leah Magruder from North Texas to Seth Mokitimi Seminary, South Africa
- Trisha Renae Manns from North Georgia to Global Ministries Young Adult Mission Service, U.S.
- Colleen Miller-Donor from Western Pennsylvania to All God’s Children Ministries, U.S.
- Terah Park from California-Pacific to United Methodist Mission in Southeast Asia
- Rev. Jonathan Park from California-Pacific to United Methodist Mission in Southeast Asia
- Joy Nicole Prim from California-Pacific to Mission for Migrant Workers, Hong Kong
- Rev. Courtney Randall from New England to Methodist Liaison Office, Middle East region
- Rev. Daniel Randall from New England to Methodist Liaison Office, Middle East region
- Hannah Reasoner from Greater New Jersey to Center for Popular Communications, Colombia
- Rev. Dr. Carolyn Schneider from Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to Union Theological Seminary, Philippines
- Julie Wilson from Baltimore Washington to Open Arms Community Center, U.S.
Check out this news article on the Global Ministries website with a video clip introduction of our new colleagues during the virtual blessing.
GMF International 2020 class skipped
Global Ministries announced that the Global Mission Fellows – International class due to be trained this summer will be skipped due to the coronavirus. The GMF-US2 class will continue.
Reunions and Event notices
UMMA has canceled our in-person Annual Gathering (business meeting) this year due to uncertainty around the coronavirus.
As the global community adopts more internet-based meetings, is your reunion class meeting in one of these new ways? Let us know if you would like to include an announcement in the next UMMA UpDate.
From Your Officers
On March 11, I left Nepal intending to celebrate my father’s 70th birthday, attend the GBGM Board Meeting and return 10 days later. No luck! When I landed in the USA 38 hours later I learned that GBGM had switched to an online meeting and Nepal had started requiring a COVID PCR test to re-enter. Then just 5 days later (before I could get tested), Nepal closed its airport and I was stranded in California.
These days I eat dinner with my parents and then get on Skype at 8:15pm to join 9am meetings in Nepal. I continue to be amazed and gratified that I can have calls with colleagues not just in Kathmandu but also in remote parts of Nepal as we coordinate to keep projects moving forward with special concern for the poor and marginalized in this difficult time. As people here in the USA take to the streets to push for a more just society, I continue to reflect on how we can work for inclusion in this time when so many around the world are being shut out as others are shut in.
In my work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team of the United Mission to Nepal, we continue to adapt and use whatever technology enables the least-connected among us to be part of the conversation. Last week I joined a Facebook messenger call that included two of our partner staff in Rukum, a hilly district that is a 3 day (24 hour) drive away from Kathmandu, who are working with a village that only got cell phone reception last year. We are preparing new radio programs, encouraging neighborhood leaders to check in on family dialogues taking place after the programs and organizing phone trees to keep networks in nearby villages connected.
I hope that you also are finding encouragement in the opportunities to be creative about inclusion. What new approaches are you adapting?
Missionary to Nepal
The UpDate is a quarterly newsletter of the United Methodist Missionary Association
Ron Whitlatch, Editor
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Hurt Go Away
Has someone betrayed your trust? Has anyone treated you unlovingly or disrespectfully? How do you get this hurt to go away?
Well, friend, I’m not saying you are bitter, but you definitely don’t want to hang on to this hurt long enough to become bitter. God’s Word says, “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32
It’s important to know what bitterness is so you can either stay away from it or get out of it.
I highly recommend this free online booklet “How to be Free from Bitterness” by Jim Wilson.
You can even treat each chapter as a daily devotional.
Scripture is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.


Good day HBC Family and Friends!
What a great Sunday we had last week. The kids did an amazing job with the musical Agapaopolis on Friday and Sunday and blessed us all with their voices and talents! God's love is available! Thanks again to all who helped and participated, you are appreciated!
Another special Sunday is on the way! Don't miss out as we continue our series, "Grinched" and explore where our joy is this Christmas! Our handbell choir will also be performing!
Christmas Eve is approaching fast, we want you to know that on Christmas eve day we'll be offering two services, one at 10:45 am and the other at 4 pm. These services will be identical, so choose the best time for you to come and celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, and to share in our candlelight celebration. It is our hope that these times will enable you to choose to invite your friends and family and share the blessings of Christmas together! Don't miss out! We'd like to invite you to consider a gift for Christmas Eve towards the needs of those in Albert County. We will be sharing that gift with our benevolent fund and the two Albert County food banks, don't miss out on this chance to bless those in need! (Note: please bring your regular offering to whichever service you choose to attend!)
As the year comes to an end I'd like to make you aware of another real need. As a church, we support a number of missions and ministries around the world and fund this through our missions budget. We would like to invite you to consider bringing a special gift on New Year's Eve in order to address a shortfall. Those who serve are depending on us for their needs, I invite you to prayerfully consider how you can help. Together, we can make the difference!


Who Are We
Angligreen is a group of Christians from parishes, schools and agencies in the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane. Reverence for all of Creation is at the heart of our head, heart and hand actions as we “strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the Earth.”
What to Expect
Our mission is to support prayerfully the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane in its commitment to safeguard the integrity of creation and to sustain and renew the life of the earth by providing leadership, fellowship, education, outreach, advocacy and practical action, seeking the support of the traditional custodians of this land.
REVERENCE for all of Creation.
REFUSE to use resources unnecessarily.
REDUCE consumption and waste.
REUSE resources where appropriate.
RECYCLE materials where possible.
REPAIR rather than throwing away.
RESTORE habitat and ecosystems.
Supporting parishes and other diocesan agencies in carrying out an environmental audit to assess the impact of their present activities and any proposed activities on the environment.
Assisting parishes and other diocesan agencies in reducing their environmental footprint.
Visit Us Because
We help you take your #oneecostep ….
- Talk to your rector or priest/head of department and get them on side. This is very important.
- Bring together a group of like –minded people, encouraging the involvement of those with expertise and knowledge.
- Be pastoral, not just “conservationist” within a Christian context.
- Start small- don’t try to change the world all at once!
- Consider the ministry in terms of a “head, heart and hands” approach – the head identifies issues, gathers, collates and passes on information, the heart shares the overall sense of urgency and responsibility for God’s Creation and the hands do the practical work.
- Be prepared to talk to your congregation and parish council, school/agency, and if possible have at least one of your group on parish council/committee. (Put a motion to parish council or your parish AGM to make your group official).
- Be prepared to talk to or write to politicians and the public.
- Look for activities or worship services that can be put on at special times, for example World Environment Day (June 5) or Season of Creation (September to October)
- Produce an environmental hint for the pew bulletin/newsletter each week.
- Set up an environmental noticeboard at the back of the church/workplace
- Look at Reducing your environmental footprint for ideas.


As I’ve been looking back over my posts from the past few years, I have noticed something. I am still struggling with many of the same things I was a year ago. It seems that I have had stunted spiritual growth. Even more saddening is that in many areas it looks as though I not only have stunted growth, but that I have digressed. 😦 These truths are hart-breaking and I realize that it is essential that I do something to resolve this problem.
This morning I spent a lot of time in prayer talking to God about this very topic. It seems that my struggle is that there is so much that needs to change in my life that I often become overwhelmed and fail to make any real changes because I don’t know where to start. I try to tackle everything all at once and fail miserably. So this morning, I asked God what I should do. Where should the changes start? Expecting something like: work hard to wake up on time, make sure you get plenty of sleep, or cut back on your commitments, I was quite surprised by God’s response. He led me to five simple things that I can do right now, this week. Here they are:
- Pray over my schedule and to do list each day. I often look at my to do list and plan my day a day in advance to make sure I’m not late for any deadlines I may have, but I rarely take time to lay all of my to dos, appointments and decisions before the Lord. This will take a little extra time every day, but the time investment seems to be invaluable and essential for truly walking with the Lord.
- Keep a Bible close at all times. If I have the Word of God at within arms reach, God is more able to direct me there to seek council and guidance. The key is using it. I will pray that God will help me turn to His Word often. Here are some of the places I want to always have a Bible:
- My Desk
- My Bedroom
- My Purse
- My Mp3 player
- Pray with and for people right away. I like to pray for people. I believe that prayer is truly powerful and that God does hear and answer our prayers. Now, if I can just make this a priority and pray with people when they are in need. And what if I stop, no matter how busy I am, to pray right away, rather than waiting until my evening prayer time . . . hmmm.
- Fill my life with music that draws me close to God and His Word. I love music, and it is a wonderful tool to keep my mind focused on the things above. (Colossians 3)
- Engage my eyes. Weather it be Bible verses, images of God’s creation or scenes from the Bible, it is important that I be reminded of God wherever I look. By the end of the week, I hope to have some pictures, artwork and scripture hanging on the walls of our home.
If you nottice, the thing with all of theses changes is that I am not the primary mover in what will be happening here. I have to act by placing Bibles where they are needed, and filling my life with things that glorify God, but any changes in me that come about this week, or ever after for that matter, will be brought about by the Holy Spirit working in my life. And isn’t that how it should be?
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
I look forward to giving you an update in about a week to let you know how God is working in my life in regard to these areas.


Even when it's good . . .
Life. Is. Hard.
Dad did his best. He left with his brown leather briefcase every morning, and traded it for an apron and spatula at night. We never went hungry, and we loved each other, but life was hard without a mom to guide me through the girl stuff and nurture my heart. At just the right time, in my teens, God brought his light to me through the love and attention of a mentor.
A MENTOR IS AN INCREDIBLE RESOURCE.
She was my cheerleader—an encourager, a trusted resource, a listening ear— invested in my well being. As tensions in my house raged in my teen years, I knew I could trust her to be objective, find the good in me, and cheer me on. I became stronger and more confident. She showed me the impact a mentor could have on a girl’s future.
Now I give what I have received. Someone objective to cheer you on and help you grow! This is the idea behind Butterfly on the Wall—my bi-monthly podcast.
Drop-in on a one x one mentoring session with long time mentee, Talya,
At just the right time, when I needed it the most, God brought his light to me . . . through the love of a mentor.
AUTHOR & MENTOR
ANYONE WHO LOVES HIS BROTHER OR SISTER LIVES IN THE LIGHT, AND THERE IS NOTHING IN THEM TO MAKE THEM STUMBLE.


The look of churches over the last few decades has drastically changed. There are still traditional churches out there, however a recent boom of contemporary churches has occurred. Churches meet almost anywhere these days including school gyms and office buildings. At the same time, many churches have begun to go away from the use of hymnals and bulletins, and transitioned to digital signage for all types of notifications. If your church is behind the curve with technology, it is time to break into the 21st century! Team up with REACH Media Network today for all of your digital signage needs.


Chislet Church of England Primary School
Life is a wonderful journey of learning. Chislet School nurtures all individuality and growth through a supportive and caring family. Everyone brings something special to our school. Using our Christian values we aim to nurture what they have brought, encourage it to transform and watch it flourish within our community and beyond.
Welcome to Our School
Chislet Church of England Primary School is a small village school set in the beautiful fields and farm lands between Canterbury and Thanet.
As a small school we are very proud of the family environment we work very hard to create; a close and supportive community where children can feel safe to develop their skills and further their learning and where all members of our community can support each other. We ensure that our vision is met using Christian values of RESPECT, TRUST, CARE and PRAISE. These can be found within our procedures, interactions and every day life.
Please enjoy searching through our Website to find out about the many wonderful things our children achieve.
Extract from most recent inspection.
“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.”
“Parents recognise and appreciate all that the school does for their children”
“Many commentated favourably on the caring, family atmosphere of this small school. One wrote, ‘We are privileged that our child attends such a special place where their academic and emotional needs are met with such care and attention.’
For more information please visit our school sub site by returning to home page and clicking on Chislet Church of England School.


As I sit here at St. Lukes Hospital looking at my husband who just had major heart surgery, I realize what a wonderful God we have. Thanks to all the prayers and God's wonderful work he did well. His recovery will be painful and long but I know he is strong. Strong in God and strong willed.
I did not make the design team. I am happy for the ones who did. They deserve every bit of the glory. Awesome job and good luck. I will have to work harder on my scrapbooking...darn it.....he he I love it!!!!
I will not be posting any projects because I'm here at the hospital...duh... he he.... anyway blessings to you all,


As a significant figure in the vast corpus of Amarr scripture, St. Junip of Aerui has long been established as in the company of those saints who are venerated as sources of guidance and wisdom second only to the founding prophets of Amarr on Athra. This is surely due to the role St. Junip appears to have played in the religious life of the Amarr during the Athran Reclaiming.
As such, St. Junip is a religious figure of great importance in the Amarr Empire, both as an ancient source of teaching and for their significance to later Amarr "Reclaimings" carried out in the interstellar age of the Amarr Empire.
There are many traditions as to the life of this figure and while occasionally the historicity of a single "St. Junip of Aerui" has been questioned, most Amarr scholars cleave to the orthodox view. A significant aspect of the life of St. Junip is the well-established tradition that the young Junip was born to noble parents, in some versions close relations of the Apostolic Emperor.
The story goes that Junip was found to have been born intersex and, while the Amarr religion has a relatively sophisticated outlook on sex and sexuality, the nobility's constant concern for family primacy complicates matters. The child is said to have been placed in a priestly school by the family, destined for a contemplative life in service of the Amarr church.
Ultimately, as this tradition has it, St. Junip of Aerui gave full service to the glory of God and the Emperor by accompanying the armies of Amarr on their campaigns of the Athran Reclaiming. This aspect of St. Junip's life is not held to be controversial and indeed is celebrated by many Amarr. One consequence is that while St. Junip is one of the many patron saints of holy war and soldiers, they are also considered a patron of intersex and nonbinary faithful thoughout the Empire.
"Zakara saw the danger to his brother, and did not hesitate; without weapon or armor, he hurled himself at the beast, attacking with his bare hands. Enraged, the beast turned and struck Zakara, opening a terrible wound in his side.
"Seizing the moment, Garum ran his sword through the beast's heart, thus ending the battle victorious. But Zakara, mortally wounded, cried out in pain. You sacrificed yourself for me,' Garum said, taking his hand.
"We are brothers,' Zakara answered, just before breathing his last. 'And in God we shall remain brothers for all of time."
- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 10:25
"Rejoice, o chosen of God
For our blood fills this Valley of Death,
Proclaiming our sacrifice to God,
And he shall raise it up for all time"
- The Scriptures, Saint Junip 15:11
"Here we are.
This is the world of God.
We are his chosen ones.
This place, this planet of peace and abundance, he made for us. It's ours for the taking.
There will be obstacles and difficulties. That's his test. We must make his gift deserving.
This birth of life.
This dawn of greatness.
We can not fail, for we have the Emperor to lead us and destiny to follow."
- The Scriptures, Second Letter of St. Junip of Aerui
"Faith is an oasis from which we must draw in order to live. Like an oasis, faith is a gift from the Lord that must be shared with all.
"Like an oasis, faith must be used with measure and not wasted. Like an oasis, faith should be at the center of a garden.
"For it is only in the garden of a just and truthful society, watered by well measured faith, that we may cultivate the spirit of the people."
– The Scriptures, Seventh Letter of St. Junip of Aerui


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The Pastor's Role
The Pastor's Role As A GeneralistA pastor ministers to the person, the congregation and the community. This diversity is one of the strengths of his/her role while living in an age of specialization. In most fields, such as higher education, medicine, law and insurance, the generalist has disappeared in favor of the specialist. In many ways, among professionals today, only the local clergy are viewed as generalists who work with a wide range of people in a wide variety of life circumstances.
Because of the status that many attach to the specialist's role, clergy sometimes put little value on their own contributions and feel they play a secondary role to the perceived experts - the psychiatrist, the social worker, the clinical psychologist, the pastoral counselor, etc. In nearly every area where clergy operate there is a specialist. Clergy should realize that both roles are needed. The first is of the pastor who understands the general practice of ministry and how it serves people. The second is the specialist who has specialized training and skills to do more specific interventions with a narrowly defined population. People with mental illness and their families are best served when clergy and members of the mental health professions work together to assist people to receive the appropriate care.
An essential contribution of clergy is their personal relationships with their congregants. Clergy see them in worship, perhaps teach them in a religious education class, visit them in hospitals, and socialize with them at congregational events. In many cases, they will have conducted weddings or funerals for a family member or shepherded their children into the faith community through baptism or confirmation. Clergy are unique in having access to the homes of the people they serve. Not only is this a historic privilege, it is expected that the clergy will be there, be it a time of crisis or simply for a friendly pastoral visit.
People often will seek spiritual assistance from clergy when they experience a personal crisis. This is particularly likely to happen when the person views the crisis as a spiritual problem impacting their mental, emotional and physical well-being. In some cases, a pastor's work with someone who is experiencing emotional distress is sufficient to alleviate the problem. At other times the pastor is most effective by making a referral to a mental health professional.
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Obituary of Marjorie Y. Solomon
Marjorie was born in Bradford, Vt. on May 30, 1936 to William and Marjorie Young. She was the youngest of six. She peacefully departed this life and entered into eternity with her heavenly Father on January 9, 2021. Gone before her were the love of her life H. T. “Sol” Solomon, her parents, her brothers Bob, Gordon and Arthur Young. Left to cherish her memory are her brothers Lyle and Edmond Young, her two children Lisette and (Marty) Ratcliffe, Theodore and (Brenda) Solomon, five grandchildren Chad Ratcliffe, Christopher Ratcliffe, Callie Solomon, Knoah Solomon and Zouiey Solomon, and three great grandchildren Luken, McKynlee and Aydan Hall. She cherished and sacrificially lived for her family. Leading by example that hard work pays off, she retired from Winn Dixie and went on post retirement to work in the cafeteria at 74th Street Elementary School. In addition to loving her family and friends, she loved enjoying nature. She was an example of love, generosity, strength and perseverance. She wasn’t one to mince her words, you definitely knew her opinion and where you stood with her. Best of all she was a beautiful example of 1 Corinthians 13:7 “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” In her memory share a smile with a stranger, take a flower to a friend, give a hand up to someone in need and or give to your favorite charity.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marjorie Solomon, please visit Tribute Store
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Beulah Camp Meeting’s Heritage & Purpose
The South Alabama Holiness Camp Meeting Association – Beulah Camp – had its birth in 1941, when a group of persons from Monroe County visited the large camp meeting at Indian Springs, Georgia. They decided they would return home and establish a camp meeting in Monroe County.
On July 2, 1941 the Rev. Henry A. Screws, Jr. the Rev. O.D. Williams, Riley J.D. Kelly, Zollie Cole, Bob Faircloth met together and selected the site where the present camp ground is. The group knelt in prayer around an old stump, at the site and asked God’s blessing and guidance in their work.
The organizational meeting for the camp was held September 4, 1941 at Woodlawn Methodist Church, Doltelle, Alabama. The first board of trustees elected were: Rev. Henry A. Screws, Rev. G.M. Hamby, Rev. O.D. Williams (secretary), Rev. Enoch Johnson, Rev. H.T. Grayson, Zollie Cole, W.C. Nicholas (treasurer), Agnes O. Green and D.A. Cross.
Services were held for the first time in June 1942, with Dr. John L. Brasher as the minister.
The purpose of Beulah Camp is promoting and directing an annual camp meeting which is interdenominational, and which is for the “spread of Wesleyan doctrine of entire sanctification or scriptural holiness.”


One Step at a Time
We want to connect with you so we can pray with you, support you, and celebrate with you through every season of life. Fill out the Connect Card if you are ready to take the first step and get connected.
with the Pastors
Want to get to know the Pastors and staff? Let’s have lunch! Sign up and come hang out with us on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Our Next Steps class is offered on the 3rd Sunday of every month during our 10:40 am service. In this class you will have an opportunity to become a member of Lifegate Church, learn about your next steps, and how we can partner together to create moments that change lives.
Lifegroups help you connect with others and with God in a deeper way. Find your people who will walk alongside you as you grow in your relationship with God and be there to cheer you on every step of the way.
Serve on a
Are you a people person? A photographer? Passionate about working with kids? No matter what your gift or your passion, there is a place for your to get plugged in and serve!


Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church
317 East Jefferson Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church consists of a body of believers that embrace Jesus the Christ as our Lord and Savior. The Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church adheres to the principles of the Baptist doctrine, ordinances, and polity. There are approximately 100-125 members that consist of diverse ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds. The Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church has the following ministries: Deacon Ministry, Deaconess Ministry, Trustee Ministry, Youth Ministry, Laymen Ministry, Usher Ministry, Puppet Ministry, Food Pantry, Kitchen Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Macedonia Cadre Ministry, Dance Ministry, Van Ministry, Nursing Ministry, Sunday School Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Youth Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Men’s Choir, Mass Choir, Mother’s Ministry, Praise Teams and New Members Classes. The church also has a Financial Secretary, Church Secretary, Church Clerk and Church Treasurer. The Laymen, Women, Youth and Ushers Ministry are very active in the community and in the Convention locally, statewide and nationally.
We are located in Downtown Syracuse and our mortgage is fully paid. We added a new roof in November of 2009 and will soon completely paint our main sanctuary. This large facility consists of three levels which include a large kitchen and fellowship hall, a nursery, a chapel, and a sanctuary with a balcony for seating of 600 people. We are a faithful membership and believe that under the direction of God, a leader will be sent that has the ability to fill every seat. We believe in being visible in the community through outreach, evangelism, and witnessing. We are located across from the Onondaga County Justice Center and our membership is active in the Jail Ministry. Our Puppet Ministry has ministered throughout the state including: the Children’s Hospital at University Hospital, at community centers, and for a variety of events across Syracuse. Our Macedonia Cadre and Women’s Ministry are involved with local women’s shelters, providing clothing, hats, coats, and Christmas gifts for those in need. They also assisted in sending supplies and clothing to the Hurricane Katrina survivors and the entire church recently made a financial donation to the earthquake victims of Haiti.
The Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church is a loving church family that believes in fellowship. The church has developed loving relationships with churches throughout the New York State area. The Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church is a part of the Northeastern Baptist Association and we work diligently with the Association Moderator and all Departments within the Association. The church is also a part of the Empire Baptist Missionary State Convention and the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.


Theodore Roosevelt believed in God and believed that people needed to read every-book they could get their hands on, including the bible.
“A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education”.
Roosevelt’s beliefs were based on his viewpoint that if you were not God-fearing you might consider yourself above the laws of man.
“To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to Society”
Roosevelt was a regular church goer, having been raised in the Dutch Reformed Church.
The Dutch Reformed Church went with migrants to the Americas, beginning in 1628 in New Amsterdam.
In Canada and the United States, the oldest and second largest body is the Reformed Church in America, which was the American branch of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Netherlands between 1628 and 1819. The largest body in North America is the Christian Reformed Church in North America, which split off from Reformed Church in America in 1857. Smaller related denominations and federations are the Canadian and American Reformed Churches, the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRC), the Heritage Reformed Congregations (HRC), the Netherlands Reformed Congregations (NRC), the Protestant Reformed Churches in America (PRC), and the United Reformed Churches in North America (URC). Former US Presidents Martin Van Buren and Theodore Roosevelt, both of Dutch descent, were affiliated with the Dutch Reformed Church
Roosevelt was a lifelong devotee to this faith. However, during large stretches of his life, he was unable to physically find a church to attend. Thus, he often attended Episcopal services, as his wife was an Episcopalian. He once said:
“When I first came to Washington, I did not know there was any Dutch Reformed Church there, and went with my wife to the Episcopal Church. But, on becoming President, I learned that there was a little obscure, red brick building tucked away on the back of a lot, and I immediately selected that as my Church.
Roosevelt was involved with an Episcopalian denomination in Brazil during his travels to that country, and by the time he had largely retired from public life in Oyster Bay, Long Island, he was a regular attendee, with his wife, at an Episcopalian church there–the “Christ Church of Oyster Bay.” They still list Roosevelt as one of their former parishioners.
Roosevelt, like many of the time had bias as to how he saw the world and of course his spiritual views contributed to part of the complex man he was. He believed you could clearly see God in the manifest of nature, and that certain places on earth, such as Yosemite and The Grand Canyon were perfect examples of things that could only be created by God.
A special thank you for some of the Dutch Reformed information from the website http://hollowverse.com/theodore-roosevelt/


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Saint Paul Writing His Epistles
"και αδαμ ουκ ηπατηθη..."
When I was about 12 years old, I heard our pastor at First Baptist Church of Salem, Arkansas
, David Keyes, give a sermon on 1 Timothy 2:13-14:
13. αδαμ γαρ πρωτος επλασθη ειτα ευα 14. και αδαμ ουκ ηπατηθη η δε γυνη απατηθεισα εν παραβασει γεγονεν (Textus Receptus 1550/1894)
15. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. (King James Version)
Pastor Keyes presented his view that Adam, not being deceived, had chosen to eat the fruit of knowledge because he loved Eve and did not wish to be separated from her. At the time, I found this interpretation surprising, but as a mere 12-year-old kid, I didn't know what to make of it.
Yesterday, I heard Pastor Jack Peters, of Seoul International Baptist Church
, present a similar message, but he started with Romans 5:12-14:
12. δια τουτο ωσπερ δι ενος ανθρωπου η αμαρτια εις τον κοσμον εισηλθεν και δια της αμαρτιας ο θανατος και ουτως εις παντας ανθρωπους ο θανατος διηλθεν εφ ω παντες ημαρτον 13. αχρι γαρ νομου αμαρτια ην εν κοσμω αμαρτια δε ουκ ελλογειται μη οντος νομου 14. αλλ εβασιλευσεν ο θανατος απο αδαμ μεχρι μωσεως και επι τους μη αμαρτησαντας επι τω ομοιωματι της παραβασεως αδαμ ος εστιν τυπος του μελλοντος (Textus Receptus 1550/1894)
12. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13. For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. (King James Version)
Peters noted that the term in Greek for word "figure" in verse 14 is τυπος
, or "type," meaning that Adam was an antetype of Christ (i.e., "him that was to come"). So far, so good. He then argued that in the clause "them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression," Paul refers to all human beings after Adam, for Adam was innocent until he sinned, whereas all others are born flawed by original sin already prior to their first sinful decision.
I'll return to this point later, but let me finish the minister's argument.
Peters then turned to 1 Timothy 2:13-14 and presented a reading similar to the one that I had heard from David Keyes back in Arkansas when I was about 12. But he took the argument a bit further. Adam was a "type" of Christ because prior to his fall, he was pure in body, soul, and mind, and he chose to 'sacrifice' himself out of a pure love for Eve because he could not bear being separated from her and believed that God would ultimately redeem Eve (and humanity).
Peters said that he has come to this interpretation because he was trying to determine the way in which Paul meant that Adam was a type of Christ, and he concluded that Paul meant that Adam's choice to join Eve in her fallenness was made with his perfect, unfallen thinking, for as the text states, "Adam was not deceived."
Variants upon this interpretation seem to have a history in Protestant exegesis (and possibly Catholic as well?), for John Milton presents a similar reading in Paradise Lost 9
.888-1015 but with an important distinction, as is made clear in lines 990-999, when Eve hears Adam's decision to accept the fruit of knowledge:
So saying, she embrac'd him, and for joy
Tenderly wept, much won that he his Love
Had so enobl'd, as of choice to incurr
Divine displeasure for her sake, or Death.
In recompence (for such compliance bad
Such recompence best merits) from the bough
She gave him of that fair enticing Fruit
With liberal hand: he scrupl'd not to eat
Against his better knowledge, not deceav'd,
But fondly overcome with Femal charm. (PL 9.990-999)
Both Adam and Eve imagine that Adam chooses to accept the fruit of knowledge as a sort of self-sacrifice (as the larger context would make clear), but Milton tells us that Adam is "fondly overcome with Femal charm," and in Milton's day, "fondly" meant "foolishly."
Milton thus seems aware of an interpretation that reads Adam's choice as a sort of noble self-sacrifice, but he rejects that reading in favor of a Medieval one whereby Adam is 'seduced' by Eve's feminine charms.
I wonder if the interpretation that has Adam choosing to sacrifice himself for Eve out of a sense of nobility owes something to the Medieval Romance tradition in which the knight boldly faces death in the willingness to give up his life for his lady. That would be an interesting twist on a Hegelian cunning of reason! That the Romance tradition, which Milton rejects, might have influenced some Protestant readings of 1 Timothy 2:13-14!
At any rate, I find Milton's reading more psychologically nuanced than the fascinating sermon that I heard yesterday, for if Adam were choosing to join Eve in her mortal condition out of purely noble motives, then we're confronted with the difficulty of explaining how a still-perfect, undeceived Adam could have made such an astoundingly
bad decision as to disobey a divine command given him directly by God.
Milton sees the problem and shows Adam reaching his decision by degrees, each step taking him further along in ever more fallacious reasoning toward his fall. Remaining undeceived in his better knowledge, Adam nevertheless foolishly allows his judgement to be overwhelmed by Eve's charms.
Peters began his sermon by searching for the analogy mentioned in Romans 5:14 between Adam and Christ, but his understanding of the analogy breaks down if Adam and Christ make their choices in dissimilar ways, and the clearest difference is that whereas Christ is presented as accepting death as God's will for him, Adam can only be understood as choosing 'death' against God's will, for he breaks an explicit, divine command.
Moreover, I think that Peters has misread Romans 5:12-14. Let's look again:
12. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13. For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
A careful, contextual reading of the clause "even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression" would have it refer not to all people everywhere and every time but to the biblical period between Adam and Moses, the point being that even for those who did not sin in the same way that Adam had sinned, death still reigned. They did not sin in the same way that Adam did because unlike Adam, they had no law forbidding specific sins, whereas Adam had one overidding 'law': do not eat the fruit of knowledge. After Moses, human beings once again had God's law and thus sinned consciously, as Adam had done -- or so I take Paul to mean.
But now, I'm really curious where this Protestant exegesis that I heard yesterday comes from.
Labels: 1 Timothy, John Milton, Paradise Lost, Romans, Saint Paul


John the Eunuch is the Lord Chamberlain to the Byzantine Emperor, Justinian, whose capital Constantinople is in a state of unrest. The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God which houses a fragment of the true cross has been looted and then set aflame, and the Emperor, naturally wants John the Eunuch to get it back.
A Byzantine Mystery is a good, quick read set in the often overlooked Byzantine period which was refreshing. I don’t think I have read any fiction set during this period of history before. The character of John the Eunuch was interesting and engaging, and I would certainly like to read more in this series.
I came across this short story in The Mammoth Book of Historical Whodunnits, ed. Mike Ashley.


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In Pictures, old Bible in Turkey contains Jesus prediction of Mohammed coming
Released on - Monday,27 February , 2012 -19:20
Translated by Mohamed Gabal
A 1,500-year-old Bible written in Armenian language has been found in Turkey, press reports cited British newspaper Daily Mail report. The bible contains Jesus prediction of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon Him) coming after him.
According to the reports, Pope Benedict XVI has reportedly requested to examine the version, which has been hidden in Turkey for 12 years.
“The Book, worth about $28 million, is said to contain Jesus’ prediction of the Prophet’s coming but was prevented by the Christian Church because of its strong resemblance to the Quran view of Jesus”, Turkish minister of culture & tourism minister Ertugrul Gunay said.


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That all men are sinners both by birth and choice? "We
are by nature the children of wrath," Ephesians
2:3. "All have sinned and come short of the glory
of God," Romans 3:23.
That everyone needs a new birth? "Jesus answered--except
a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God," John
That God loves sinners? "Herein is love, not
that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His
Son to be the propitiation for our sins," I John
That Christ died in the place of sinners and for their
sins? "How that Christ died for our sins," I
Corinthians 15:3; "Who His own self bare our sins
in His own body," I Peter 2:24.
That salvation is a gift of God? "For the wages
of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord," Romans 6:23; "For ye
are saved through faith--the gift of God," Ephesians
That you are not saved by good works? "Not
by works of righteousness which we have done but according
to His mercy He saved us," Titus 3:5.
That there is only one door or one way to heaven? "I
(Jesus Christ who is God in flesh) am the door," John
10:9; "I am the Way," John 14:6.
That we became children of God by receiving Christ
as Savior and Lord? "As many as received Him, to
them gave He power to become the sons of God," John
That you should seek God immediately? "Behold
now is the accepted time," II Corinthians 6:2.
That if you receive Jesus as Savior, God will never
again charge you with sin that would condemn you? "Blessed
is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin," Romans
4:7-8; "The believer hath everlasting life and shall
not come into condemnation (or judgment)," John
God's two conditions of salvation are repentance and
1. "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish," Luke
2. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt
be saved," Acts 6:31. See also Acts 20:21.
If you have received Him and have become a child of
God, please let us know here at Harrisburg Bible Baptist Church so that we may talk with you, fellowship; and share information that will help you as you walk down the path that God has so carefully crafted for us to walk on as Christians.
-=-We Praise Jesus Christ and all the things we do in His name AMEN-=-


In my last blog that I posted, I wrote about how on occasion I am aware of how small I am in the vastness of creation among the 7.28 billion people in this world, and in light of eternity – like a grain of sand.
King David, in Psalm 8 asks, “What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?”
He asks this in the context of the vastness of the constellations in the sky and of God’s majesty – in all the created splendor…what is man that he is so important to God?
“Yet”, David writes:
“You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under his feet.”
So while on occasion I feel so tiny in this vast universe, the reality is that God has made man just a little lower than the heavenly beings. Elsewhere in the Bible we read that mankind was made in God’s image.
If you have ever wondered at the creativity and ingenuity of mankind, the amazing inventions (I still marvel at the telephone, being able to speak to someone halfway across the world), not to mention advanced medical procedures, the capacity to create beautiful art, music, choreography, culinary wonders – it all makes sense in the light of these verses.
I – you – we are not simply grains of sand, nor simply a whole bunch of cells, but we are beings made in the image of God, just a little lower than the heavenly beings, endowed with creativity and intelligence.
There are two responses to this:
I believe the correct response is King David’s – to acknowledge and worship God: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
Another response, which I believe is a harmful one, is described in the first chapter of Romans:
” For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools… they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator…” (Romans 1: 21, 23,)
So, fellow human beings who are not actually grains of sand but people made in God’s image, people endowed with creativity and intelligence, I encourage you to marvel with me at the wonders of creation, including mankind, and say,
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
I am including a link to a beautiful song in Hebrew (but showing the English words) called “Adon Olam”, meaning “Eternal Lord” or “Sovereign of the Universe,” which really fits this theme:


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History of the Apostolic Faith Mission of Africa - Happiers Simbo | Work
Mr MJK Sengwayo was called to fulltime ministry in April 1955, at the age of twenty-nine. He was the founder of an evangelistic organization now called the Apostolic Faith Mission of Africa.
Its headquarters are in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as it was the lifelong wish of the Reverend Sengwayo that the headquarters should be established in Zimbabwe.
This is a church with an open door and a burning message for all ages, races, classes, nations, tongues and people.


Sue and I have served together at Westside for 12 years. I’ve served as Senior Pastor in three ministries for over 30 years. We have two boys and seven grandchildren. We enjoy being with our kids and grandkids, dining out with friends, exploring new places, and riding bikes at the local trails.
We have a passion for families, helping them to grow and serve the Lord from one generation to the next.
About the Scriptures
We believe that the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God and that it is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. We believe that God has preserved His Word. For reasons of unity and reliability we use the King James Version of the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, II Peter 1:20-21
God is a Person, eternally existing, as a Trinity in unity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – three Persons and yet one God. Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, I Corinthians 8:6
About the Son
Jesus Christ, eternally existing, is the only begotten Son of God, who became a sinless man to redeem us. He was born of a virgin and is true God and true man. Luke 1:30-55, John 1:1-15, Philippians 2:5-8
The local church is a group of believers baptized by immersion, banded together for edification, exhortation, and evangelism as commanded by Christ in the Great Commission; preaching the Gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15, I Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 1:22-23
Man was created in the image of God but fell through sin, bringing not only physical death, but also spiritual death or eternal separation from God. Now all of mankind exists as a fallen race with an inherited sinful nature. Genesis 2:16, Genesis 3:16-19, Romans 3:10-23, Romans 6:23
About the Sacrifice of Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died as a substitutionary payment for the sins of the whole world. He physically arose from the dead and then ascended into Heaven. Simple faith in this sacrifice is the only way of salvation for mankind. Luke 24, Acts 1:9-11, Romans 5:8-10, I Peter 3:18
About the End Times
Jesus Christ Himself will soon come again in the air to catch up His Church to reward their service. The unbelievers left behind will go through a period called the Tribulation, after which Christ will return to the Earth to set up His Kingdom of one thousand years of righteous rule. After this, the unbelievers of all ages will stand at the Great White Throne to be judged and cast into the Lake of Fire, separated from God forever, while the believers spend eternity in the fullness of joy in Heaven with the Lord. Matthew 24:29-42, I Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 19:11-20:13
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19 MAY 2013 // GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER
Global Day of Prayer is hosted in Perth by Zion Praise Harvest. This year, I will be leading a worship slot during the event, which in the past has brought together over 40 prayer and worship leaders from different churches in the city of Perth to facilitate the prayer time. Here are the details:
// Sunday, 19 May 2013
// Time: 1 pm to 3.30 pm
// Location: Zion Praise Harvest, Elizabeth Jolley Lecture Theatre, Curtin University, Bentley
To find out more, check out GDOP’s promotional video.


Communitas Twin Cities is a missional community in the St. Paul area. We are often referred to as a 'church on the street', which is a name we really like! Most churches have people come to them. Our vision has been to go OUT with the love of Jesus and support and care for others with our time, energy and resources. As we have sought to see what that looks like, we found ourselves on the corner of W7th and Smith the third Sat of every week serving a meal, offering prayer, learning from the Bible together and discovering ways of bringing much needed support to people living on the edges with things like bus cards, hygiene items, and a place to be known.
We are now a community of about 70 people, some with homes, some without; a mix of the 'have' and 'have nots' who together worship, pray, share a meal together and have grown to become a true community.
Feel free to join us at any time and help be part of making a difference as we strive to grow in seeking God and serving others!
To learn more about us, watch the video on the SoulFULL page!
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METRO TRANSIT BUS CARDS
Each month we hand out an average of 47 bus cards, at the value of $10 each. These bus cards are a desperately needed item as rarely do any other organizations help with transportation needs. These bus cards help our community get to doctor and social agency appointments, to get to their jobs or to a store to purchase groceries. They also help our community get out of downtown and out to a local park or be with a friend. A heated or air conditioned bus can be a most welcome respite for someone living outside and often our friends ride the bus just to be warm/cool.
If you wish to sponsor a bus card or two, please donate via one of the many options and note 'bus cards' in donation.