My Resident Evil trilopost continues to get a strong response from people, many of whom are interested in investigating the possibility of a demonic presence in their lives. I was talking with “Father Cornelius” recently about this, and he helped me put together the following guide:
Fr. C’s Handy Guide to Getting an Exorcism
† Who do I talk to in my diocese about this? The chief exorcist in every diocese is…pause for effect, raise eyebrows, lean forward…the bishop! He’s really the guy who handles exorcisms, using the power and authority passed along to him by all the bishops before him in a super-long-rosary-bead-strand of bishops stretching all the way back to the apostles, who got it from Jesus Christ himself. But, let’s face it: bishops have a lot to do. So, they delegate that responsibility to one particular priest who acts as the lead exorcist for the diocese.
† So, where do I find him? Exorcists do not advertise. They prefer not to have everyone knowing who they are and what they do. Why? Reason # 1: people would be pounding on the door all day, calling on the phone, hanging off the windowsills, sending them devil-grams, skywriting, whatever, all kinds of nosy, talkative, interruptive, baloney-filled people who lack lives. Or people who work for the secular media who would love to take the opportunity to scoff at the Catholic Church. Reason # 2: the Devil is constantly looking for ways to harass Exorcists. Fr. Cornelius already has to deal with enough of that, and I’m sure plenty of other Exorcists can say the same. They would rather not have to be bothered by people who may unwittingly be pawns of the Devil coming around and working mischief.
† Got it! But wait…you didn’t answer the question. Where do I find him? Go to the chancery—the bishop’s office—in your diocese. Ahhhh, I can already feel the warm ire of chancery staff members everywhere, cursing me for advising people to bum-rush the chancery! But there’s no other answer. There is no hotline (that I know of), no Directory of Exorcists (for all the reasons listed above). Just go to the chancery, and ask to speak with the exorcist for the diocese.
† Are you crapping me positive? There is no way I’m going down to the chancery and telling some 78-year old secretary who looks like a Gary Larson cartoon (pictured left) that I would like to see an Exorcist. Touché, mon ami. Then just ask to see a priest. You’ll probably have to schedule something. That’s cool. Be persistent.
† What do I say when I finally get to talk to a priest? You tell him your concerns. Don’t hem-and-haw—just tell him. Say “Father, I suspect that I am being harassed on some level by evil spirits, and I would like to see the diocesan Exorcist about it.” Let him interview you—and, you might as well know, he will (in the nicest possible way) be looking for any signs that you may have some kind of purely natural mental illness. You can’t blame him for that—sometimes mental illness is all it is, and the care you need is that of a mental illness specialist, not an exorcist.
† This makes me uncomfortable. What if he tells someone? I don’t think I can do this. Yes, you can! If it helps, before you begin talking to the priest, tell him that you would like for the conversation to be under the seal of Confession. He will not be allowed to share anything you reveal.
† What if he just starts busting out with an Exorcism, and I’m not ready, and I get freaked out? It’s just too weird! No Exorcist is just going to start blasting you like that. There will be a very calm interview first, as I indicated. He’ll be looking for signs that you do not need an exorcism. As things progress, he may simply do some Prayers of Deliverance over you—not a full-on Exorcism, but exorcistic prayers that are especially powerful because they will be coming from a validly ordained Catholic priest. That may, in fact, get the job done—some evil spirits will vacate the premises due simply to that. Wouldn’t that be nice? Afterwards, you’ll take a break, schedule another appointment, and when you go back to see him you’ll hopefully know if it was sufficient.
† What if I go the chancery and find nobody who will help? What if even the bishop refuses to take me seriously? It’s possible. We live in a materialistic, atheistic time, when the spiritual is badly neglected by many. If push comes to shove, take a trip to the neighboring diocese. Go to their chancery, and their bishop. Eventually, you’re going to meet a Catholic bishop or priest who will help. Remember that Pope Benedict himself is very much on the case here. Since 2009, he has urged a greater exorcist presence in all dioceses, along with increased training for exorcists. Now’s the time!
† Follow-up question: what if it’s not me who I’m concerned about, but with someone I love? First and foremost, you pray. But you can’t force a person to address these concerns—they have to recognize and want it for themselves. Certainly (if you think it’s appropriate) talk to them, be a friend who listens, and gently urge them to seek help. Remind them that there is no harm whatsoever in simply going to a priest and asking for a Prayer of Deliverance—it’s quick, it’s painless, and it confers healing and grace in all cases. What’s bad about that?
I hope all this is of help, everybody. God bless!


Frank Dirks joins Millennium Private Wealth with twelve years of financial services industry experience. Before entering the industry, Frank enjoyed a twenty-year career working in education, government, and the nonprofit sectors. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he earned a BA from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. He has led efforts to organize and launch state and national advocacy organizations. He served as executive director of the Michigan governor's community service commission, which supports the work of state and local nonprofit organizations.
In 1997 he moved to Charleston to marry his wife, a faculty-member and administrator at the College of Charleston. Together they have two children attending Buist Academy and the Academic Magnet High School. An active community volunteer, he has served on the boards of the South Carolina Commission for National and Community Service, the South Carolina Association for Nonprofit Organizations, the Sustainability Institute, and the Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals. He recently completed his term as chair of the Buist Academy Foundation board. A Sunday school teacher for ten years, he currently chairs the parish finance council for the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and leads advisory groups in support of Catholic Radio in the Lowcountry and the Daughters of Saint Paul in Charleston


Of Blood, Books, and Holy Men
Keywords:early Middle Ages, Lindisfarne monasteries, Lindisfarne Gospels, Viking invasion
"The intimacy of your love used to rejoice me greatly when I was with you," the monk, teacher, scholar, and poet Alcuin wrote to the monks of Lindisfarne after the monastery had been sacked on June 8, 793, "but conversely, the calamity of your tribulation saddens me greatly every day, though I am absent. Alcuin wrote from the court of Charlemagne, where he had heard the terrible news of the first of a number of Viking raids that would eventually devastate the monasteries of Northumbria in the ninth century. Himself a native of those northern lands, he received word of the barbaric acts of devastation with great pain, and sought to offer reasons for such an improbable conclusion to the history of a venerable religious institution which began with Aidan in the seventh century:
... the pagans desecrated the sanctuaries of God, and poured out the blood of saints around the altar, laid waste the house of our hope, trampled on the bodies of saints in the temple of God, like dung in the street. . . . Either this is the beginning of greater tribulation, or else the sins of the inhabitants have called it upon them. Truly it has not happened by chance, but is a sign that it was well merited by someone. But now, you who are left, stand manfully, fight bravely, defend the camp of God. . . . If anything ought to be corrected in your Grace's habits, correct it quickly. . . . Do not glory in the vanity of raiment; this is not a glory to the priests and servants of God, but a disgrace. Do not in drunkenness blot out the words of your prayers. Do not go out after luxuries of the flesh and worldly avarice, but continue steadfastly in the service of God and in the discipline of the regular life, that the most holy fathers, who begot you, may not cease to be your protectors.1
It could not have happened by chance, because nothing in the Christian world of the early Middle Ages happened by chance alone, but was "a sign that it was well merited by someone." Alcuin interprets the attack as God's punishment for the laxity of His people - the suggested remedy is order and true monastic discipline, so that the saints-protectors who stood so firm during the early years of the establishment would not cease to shield the servants of God from danger.


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Beware of persons in leadership roles in local assemblies who are teaching, correcting, guiding, and instructing believers in the Christian faith, according to a misguided, misleading, and misinformed way concerning the veracity of the moral standards of the Bible. Listen to this 59-minute message to gain insight into this dangerous paradigm that is growing in the local assemblies of faith.
Do you truly know the difference between praise and worship? Many people have the misunderstanding that these words are somewhat synonymous; that they mean the same thing and/or they can be used interchangeably. Well, they can’t. These two words do not carry the same meaning. They address two different things. Listen to this 57-minute message to learn and understand what that difference is.
The concept of guilt is losing its foothold in today’s social climate. Surprisingly, this is even more evident in Christian assembles and Christian households. The notion that one should not make a person feel guilty for their wayward acts or their violation of rules, or protocol, or decorum is appalling. Listen to this 57-minute message to gain an insight into how devastating it is to a person’s moral fiber when they become desensitized to guilt.
This is the second of two parts that look deeply into the method God instituted to change the way sinful man can approach Him and be rescued from eternal separation and punishment. Listen to this 60-minute message to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ and exactly what the Father accomplished through Him on the cross He carried to Golgotha’s Hill. What is the example He has set for us to follow and how is that example to look in the course of our lives?
This is the first of two parts that look deeply into the method God instituted to change the way sinful man can approach Him and be rescued from eternal separation and punishment. Listen to this 54-minute message that deals with the requirement each believer has to meet in order to carry his cross, if he/she wants to be worthy of Christ. Take the time to listen and gain understanding of the Gospel accounts in Matthew and Luke to see what Jesus says a person must do in order to be His disciple.
Listen to this 58-minute message that will grow your spiritual maturity concerning the misunderstanding that when a person receives Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior, they must begin a journey to become “sanctified” in the Lord. This is not what Scripture supports. On the contrary, one is immediately “sanctified” upon receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Learn how the Scriptures support this truth.
There is much understanding in the body of Christ concerning the “condition” of mankind with respect to God, i.e. being fallen and sinful, etc. but surprisingly, there is an even greater need for more understanding about a believer’s “position” in the Lord once they receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Listen to this 59-minute message to gain knowledge about what the Lord has done “to” the person who has received Him as Lord and Savior, and what that means.
Why is it that the same kind of ungodly behaviors and attitudes you see in the lives of persons outside the family of God, are alive and well among many persons in the family of God? Why are they not being confronted or rebuked and brought into the light as being in violation of Christian ethics and morality? Listen to this 55-minute message to understand how many who are in leadership roles in the local assembly are failing in their responsibility to disciple. How they are turning a blind eye to the congregants who are bringing worldly paradigms and philosophies into the local assembly of believers.
Do you understand what the elements are that you eat when you take communion? How are they connected to the salvation you received when you believed and accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? Listen to this 59-minute message to gain knowledge to answer these questions and to allow yourself to grow more in the maturation of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.


The Nativity Fast begins on Tuesday, November 15, continuing for the 40 days which are completed with the Divine Liturgy on Christmas Day, December 25. “Little lent” is a time for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we reorient our lives once again to “the Orient from on High”, Jesus Christ. Prayer without fasting is incomplete. Fasting without prayer is dieting. Prayer and fasting without almsgiving is spiritual selfishness. Below are some very helpful sayings from the Desert Fathers which will help us to see the true nature and purpose of fasting:
Amma Syncletica said, “Just as bitter medicine drives out poisonous creatures, so prayer and fasting drive away evil thoughts” (#4).
Abba Poemen heard of someone who had gone all week without eating and lost his temper. The old man said, “He could do without food for six days, but could not do without anger” (#203).
Abba John the Dwarf said, “If a king wants to take possession of a city he begins by cutting off water and food and so his enemies, dying of hunger, submit to him. So it is with sinful passions. If a person goes about fasting and hungry, the enemies of his soul grow weak and surrender” (#3).
“It is better to eat meat and drink wine, and not eat the flesh of one’s neighbors through slander” (Hyperechius, 2).
One day St. Epiphanius…sent someone to Abba Hilarion with this request, “Come, let us see one another before we depart from this life.” When the old man came, they rejoice together in each other’s company. During their meal, they were brought a fowl. Epiphanius took it and gave it to Hilarion to eat. The old man said to him, “Forgive me, but since I received the habit, I have not eaten meat.” Then the bishop answered, “Since I took the habit, I have not allowed anyone to go to sleep with a complaint against me, and I have not gone to rest with a complaint against anyone.” The old man replied, “Forgive me, your way of life is better than mine” (#4).


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Love is our religion! One Meaning's philosophy is that love is transforming and connects us all. If we deal with each other as individuals, with compassion in our hearts and respect of our differences, we can advance as a society and grow spiritually. It looks like Pope Francis is of like mind. It's a beautiful thing!
Pope Francis extended an invitation Sunday to the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to travel to the Vatican for a "peace initiative," after earlier calling for a two-state solution to the intractable conflict. The pontiff's remarks came at the end of an outdoor Mass in Bethlehem's Manger Square on the second day of his three-day trip to the Middle East.
"In this, the birthplace of the Prince of Peace, I wish to invite you, President Mahmoud Abbas, together with Israeli Preident Shimon Peres, to join me in heartfelt prayer to God for the gift of peace," Francis said. "I offer my home in the Vatican as a place for this encounter of prayer."
He added, "Building peace is difficult, but living without peace is a constant torment. The men and women of these lands, and of the entire world, all of them, ask us to bring before God their fervent hopes for peace."
The Palestinian side has accepted the invitation and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will go to the Vatican, a Palestinian Legislative Council member, Hanan Ashrawi. The Israeli President's office said that he welcomed the invitation. "President Peres has always supported, and will continue to support, any attempts to progress the cause of peace," his office said.
Pope Francis then traveled on to Tel Aviv, where in remarks on the airport tarmac to Peres he again issued an invitation to pray for peace at the Vatican. He also reiterated the Vatican's support for Israel's right to exist in peace and security. Earlier, speaking alongside Abbas in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Francis called for the recognition of a Palestinian state -- but he made the same demand on behalf of the state of Israel.
He urged "the acknowledgment by all of the right of two states to exist and to live in peace and security within internationally recognized borders." The Pope called on all sides to pursue a path to peace together and not take unilateral actions to disrupt it.
"I can only express my profound hope that all will refrain from initiatives and actions which contradict the stated desire to reach a true agreement, and that peace will be pursued with tireless determination and tenacity," he said.


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The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes
“Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate[a] robe for him. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.
a. Genesis 37:3 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 23 and 32.
Joseph Sold by His Brothers
12 Now his brothers had gone to graze their father’s flocks near Shechem, 13 and Israel said to Joseph, “As you know, your brothers are grazing the flocks near Shechem. Come, I am going to send you to them.”
“Very well,” he replied.
17 “They have moved on from here,” the man answered. “I heard them say, ‘Let’s go to Dothan.’”
So Joseph went after his brothers and found them near Dothan. 18 But they saw him in the distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him.
19 “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to each other. 20 “Come now, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and say that a ferocious animal devoured him. Then we’ll see what comes of his dreams.”
21 When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue him from their hands. “Let’s not take his life,” he said. 22 “Don’t shed any blood. Throw him into this cistern here in the wilderness, but don’t lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this to rescue him from them and take him back to his father.
23 So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing— 24 and they took him and threw him into the cistern. The cistern was empty; there was no water in it.
25 As they sat down to eat their meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with spices, balm and myrrh, and they were on their way to take them down to Egypt.
26 Judah said to his brothers, “What will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? 27 Come, let’s sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him; after all, he is our brother, our own flesh and blood.” His brothers agreed.
28 So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the cistern and sold him for twenty shekels[a] of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.
a. Genesis 37:28 That is, about 8 ounces or about 230 grams
A solemn call to praise and serve the Lord. (1-7) His gracious dealings with Israel. (8-23) Their deliverance from Egypt, and their settlement in Canaan. (24-45)
The Parable of the Tenants
33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit.
35 “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. 36 Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way. 37 Last of all, he sent his son to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said.
38 “But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and take his inheritance.’ 39 So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.
40 “Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?”
41 “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him his share of the crop at harvest time.”
42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:
“‘The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’[a]?
43 “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. 44 Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.”[b]
45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them. 46 They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.
a. Matthew 21:42 Psalm 118:22,23
b. Matthew 21:44 Some manuscripts do not have verse 44.
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It is the history of the Israelite people told in parable form. In fact, it is more of an allegory than a parable as each of the persons and incidents described point to real people and real events. Some scholars feel that what we have here is really an early Church document rather than something directly from Jesus. What seems more likely is that a parable spoken by Jesus has been modified in the light of later events.
The owner of the vineyard is clearly God. The vineyard is the house of Israel, where God’s people are to be found. The tenants of the vineyard are the people of God. The servants sent to collect the harvest are abused in various ways – beaten, killed, stoned.
The servants represent the prophets and other spokespersons sent by God to his people, many of whom were rejected, not listened to and even abused. Finally, the owner decides to send his son. “They will respect my son.” On the contrary, they saw that, if they got rid of the son, they could take over the whole vineyard for themselves. They could carry on without the owner.
So they seized the son, threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. A clear reference to Jesus being crucified outside the walls of Jerusalem.
And what will the king do then? Jesus asks. The leaders condemn themselves by answering the question: “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end” as happened when the city of Jerusalem was totally destroyed in 70 AD.
Instead, the vineyard is let out to new tenants – those Jews and Gentiles, the new people of God, who believe in Jesus as Lord and Saviour. The stone rejected by the builders becomes the cornerstone. “The Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” (This is one of only two instances where Matthew uses the term ‘Kingdom of God’ rather than ‘Kingdom of Heaven’.) The Gentiles had for long been rejected as unbelievers and outsiders. Now, it is on them, together with those Jews who accepted Jesus, that the Kingdom will be built.
The Gospel ends by commenting that Jesus’ hearers understood his message perfectly but, because of Jesus’ popularity with the people, they could do nothing in retaliation for the moment.


Output b each of the prophet 08s 256 programs contains two layers, a and b. Therefore, we need to rethink some of our ideas of what the prophetic looks like and broaden it. Pdf the prophet book by kahlil gibran free download 127. The prophets handbook ebook 9781603742047 by paula a. There comes a time for some that the lord will confirm their calling to the office of the prophet. Free download or read online the prophet pdf epub book. A person in the office of prophet is the one called a prophet. I have created this site to host some of the files from ps tans old web page until he gets them put up on his current web page along with some other wonderful pdf found freely online.
Office of the prophet living word christian center eddie ildefonso, senior pastor 6520 arizona ave. Lensch1 bible students are agreed that the new testament prophet was an office in the church that was a gift from christ to the church eph 4. So, my prayer is that this book will cause the body to fully receive the ministry anointing of the prophetminstrel and that it may also serve as a trumpet to call forth those. On the other hand, there is the practice of one just operating in the prophetic gifting. In alignment with the prophetic endtime harvest revival. Introduction this is the first in a series of webinars dedicated to studying the office of the prophet primarily in the pages of the old testament background. There is a lot of confusion in the body today on what constitutes an office prophet. The discerning reader will not fail to observe and appreciate the wide sweep and deep penetration of vision with which the holy prophet was gifted.
The prophetic dimension is by no means ruled by laws of evolution and change, by laws of coincidence and impermanence. The first edition of the novel was published in 1923, and was written by kahlil gibran. These are no doubt valuable books in their own right. Later biblical sources show he might be drawn and appointed from any of the tribes and from any occupation. The word translated prophet in our english bible is the hebrew term nabi. If you just use the main output, layers a and b are both output there. Many now have faith for it and are receiving these gifts and ministries. A guide to prophecy and its operations is the ultimate guide in its field. The office of the prophet is to speak to us continually in the here and now. Prophets and the prophetic prophetic transitionold covenant to new under the old covenant the prophets represented god in the earth. In christianity, what does it mean to hold the office of a. When i went to his office he said he was intrigued by some things i had told him. The second thing that the authority of the prophet accomplishes in the church is that it brings back the fear of the lord. God is calling his prophets, prophetic people and leaders to understand the epoch.
I recommend this book for anyone who has a desire to hear from the holy spirit and who believes they are hearing. Prophet branham stepped into an office for which he was not graced and was doing more harm than good. On the one hand, there is the practice of one occupying the office. That year was called amalfil or the year of the elephant. Position, post, and function can all be used to describe. But when christ calls them and sends them, they are apostles of christ. Timothy is not told to enter the office of evangelist, but to do the work of evangelist 2 timothy 4. Jeremiahs lifelong ministry was to declare judgment on israel because of her sins with the coming of christ, judgmental. A true prophet will boldly bring correction with grace, love and hope. Background one of the central leadership types found in the bible. Have you ever heard of people speaking about an office of a prophet or carelessly throwing the word around. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into another gift, usually that of pastor. You have come to this page to find out more about the prophets office which is a part of gods outreach ministry int.
Prophetic office the ministry of dr johann melchizedek peter. Prophet, learn a lesson from one of the greatest preaching prophets since. A person can be a sent one or a messenger of the church and rightly be called an apostle of the church. Those who think to be a prophet is greater calling than others, either assigned themselves this. With gods guidance, moses set in order the great institution of the prophetic anointing. The office of the prophet covers everything from the notion of hearing from god on a daily basis all the way to ministering in the gift of the prophetic. Painter we hear increasingly this idea of the office of the prophet. The prophet muhammad was born in makka, a town in arabia, early on a monday morning on the 12th of rabialawwal more than 1,400 years ago. The office of the prophet in new testament times 15 a prophet shall the lord your god raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me acts 3. Many churches and denominations dont acknowledge that the offices of apostle and prophet exist any longer. Likewise, the office of a prophet is no greater than any other, according to ephesians 4. Receive this full book in pdf and ebook versions for free.
However, one aspect of seerah still remains to be highlighted. God will confirm your calling to this office through others in leadership in the body of christ. Life and teachings of the prophet muhammad introduction 5 introduction books on seerah life of the prophet exist in great numbers. Five minute bible study the office of the prophet an online webinar by bishop andy c. Unlike the offices of apostle, prophet and evangelist which we considered in the last news that of pastor and teacher the other church office listed in ephesians 4.
Christ is the mouthpiece of god as the prophet, speaking and teaching the word of god. Almighty god in his mercy determined to allow it to come to an end for the greater good of christs body. Really, the office of a prophet has less to do with foreseeing, as much as it has to do with giving direction to the body of jesus. The school of prophets is described, as a ministerial school of development for those who are called to different aspects of christian ministry, specifically for those who are called to be prophets. Because the church in the world has been ignorant and, for the most part, void of the offices of the fivefold ministries, it has failed to teach about the office of a prophet. Follow the accepted protocol in a spirit of love and submission. Likewise, if you are called as a prophet, it is an occupation. The job of an office prophet a blessing from pam clark. Messages covers end time, spiritual world revelations, christian living, holy spirit, new and old testatments, on apostlesprophetsevangelistteacherpastor. The ministry of a prophet the greek word for messenger is the same word that is translated apostle elsewhere.
Biographies of the companions sahaabah biographies of the companions sahaabah brought to you courtesy of isl software the sahaabah were the companions of prophet muhammad saas. The main characters of this poetry, philosophy story are al mustafa, al mitra. A prophet is one who receives supernatural revelation and speaks by divine inspiration. First, the extraordinary offices apostle, prophet and evangelist involved all or some of the following. A study of prophecy and the prophets zion, illinois.
You cannot turn off the instinct to stand in the office of the prophet any more than a physician can turn off the instinct to help people heal. The sad truth is that there is very little fear of the lord today either inside the church or outside. It is a governmental position in the body of christ. The early muslims gave this topic area must thought and investigation, and as a result they advanced in medicine infinitely more than other civilisations at the time. Prophetic ministry guidelines what the word of god says in 1 corinthians 14. So if there needs to be any changing, the change must be with us. Prophet of god, know the office of a prophet by the word. At that time, abraha, the governor of yemen, had invaded makka intending to. We live in a time where the prophetic office is under the spotlight because of many abuses that have been witnessed in the handling of this office. The medicine of the prophet peace and blessings of allah be upon him is a neglected yet very important aspect of our religion.
The office of the prophet in old testament times 9 this seems to me to go far beyond the evidence. The office of the apostle sermon by ed warfield, ephesians. The prophets training and maturation process by apostle. The 4 prophetic realms not every person who prophesies. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 127 pages and is available in paperback format. Even if this were a list of offices, it is not complete. But recently god has poured forth the gift of prophecy in a fresh way. If he does stand in that office, he will have the supernatural equipment that goes with it. The prophet, an international besteller and translated into over fifty languages, is the bestknown and bestloved of kahil gibrans many spiritual and relig. The church should know by the word of god whether a man holds the office of a prophet. Foretelling the future was only a small part of prophecy.
Main output the prophet 08s unbalanced, stereo outputs. Khalil gibran the prophet the coming of the ship almustafa, the chosen and the beloved, who was a dawn unto his own day, had waited twelve years in the city of orphalese for his ship that was to return and bear him back to the isle of his birth. What is not of universal understanding are the questions of. The office of the prophet in old testament times gordon college. Intro when the fivefold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. A person called by god strictly to be a prophet takes the office of the prophet.
Forthtelling the character of god of the hundreds of prophets which god raised up in israels history, we have only written collections of oracles of just sixteen prophets. The lord further discusses a prophet and his work in deut. People who were in the office of prophet include moses, samuel, elijah, elisha, hosea, jonah, joel, jeremiah, etc. Seven vital steps to receiving the holy spirit repaired. Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. But to constitute the prophets office, there has to be a continued manifestation of these gifts. God is the same yesterday, today and forever hebrews. Today we have people in the office of prophet but they are very. And in the twelfth year, on the seventh day of ielool, the month of reaping, he. In the old testament all the gifts were in operation except tongues with.
This book isnt just for those who feel they have been called to be a prophet. Each layer can be a completely different sound and the layers can be combined as splits and stacks. God established the foundational pattern for the prophetic office in moses like me. Too many people in the body of christ assume the prophet is no longer a functioning member of the fivefold ministry simply because the office was vacant for about 400 years of biblical history. They are described in glowing terms by the prophet saas as the following hadith from sahih muslim shows. Many think that just because one has the ability to prophesy that they are office prophets. The gift of prophecy and the ministry office of the prophet have been with the church since pentecost. A study of prophecy and the prophets gene taylor7lesson three. Price also outlines the responsibilities of a local church prophet. Those who present this view often refer to the experience of balaam, who says of himself in numbers 24. The daily prophet since the 30 june 1997 release of the first novel harry potter and the philosophers stone retitled harry potter and the sor cerers stone in the united states, the books have gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial suc cess worldwide.
If you are called to prophetic ministry, you will walk in the revelatory gifts as a way of life, not just occasionally. The only difference between major and minor prophets is the amount of written oracles collected. And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to eli 1 samuel 1. When presented, this idea differentiates two supposed prophetic practices. If you needed something from god, you had to find the prophet of god.553 554 235 1480 519 919 723 408 1263 405 433 640 361 276 971 828 946 1064 1524 72 589 700 399 1076 634 259 1320 358 556 1260 1325 905 1327 885 1138 553 28 1452


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I know you’ve all been waiting to hear how our fundraiser night at Jason’s Deli went, right? As I already mentioned it was a fun night and a great blessing to see so many friends join us. We are so thankful for everyone that came out and supported us. Their contribution has been received by LST $58.22 has been added towards our fundraising commitment.
$4,398.78 is what remains to be raised. We are grateful for each person who has given already, thank you!!! As June is drawing nearer it’s time for us to get a bit more focused about asking others to join in this adventure. We know that there are people who have been waiting to be asked to participate in a good work. We know that there are people who are ready and willing to pray with us and give with us to make this project happen.
So, can you join us? Can you help us finish up the fundraising by asking a friend to give? Maybe they can give $20, or $50, or $200. Who knows? I do know that it usually takes asking before the giving happens.
It’s still a bit hard to believe how easy it is to give online. Things have sure changed since my first project back in 1996! I think it was all checks then, I don’t remember even writing in a debit/credit card being an option. Now so many of us would rather do it online, where we can click and be done without even getting out a pen and stamp.


"And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith". - Mt.13:58
Faith and Power
Jesus is not limited by people’s faith (or lack of it), but there does seem to be a strong connection between faith and God’s power actively at work. Christians who pray discover answers to prayer.
Where skeptics and atheists hold court, God seldom intervenes. God seems to like the role of invited guest over that of party crasher. So, let faith grow, pray all the time, and expect to see God at work in and around you.


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A wing ... and a prayer
by Carolyn Drinkard
“… our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.”
(1 John 3:18, Good News Translation)
The “unlikely three” now spend their days doing “Kingdom Work.” (From left) Johnny and Rosalyn Sales, and Tommy Lee are often compared with Ecclesiastes 4:12, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Pilots for Christ in Monroeville is one of 22 chapters in the Pilots for Christ International organization. This group of volunteer pilots and nonpilots provide air and ground transportation for individuals and families in need.
Established in 1994, PFC Monroeville is the only chapter of its kind in Alabama. Its service area also includes Georgia, Mississippi, Southern Tennessee, Northern Florida and Louisiana.
PFC is a nonprofit, nondenominational ministry established to transport ambulatory patients unable to travel by other means. PFC is neither a charter service nor an air ambulance. Instead, PFC flies patients free of charge. All of their flights are made possible by generous donations from individuals, churches, civic organizations, businesses and foundations. PFC’s only purpose is to show Christ’s love.
PFC does this in other ways, too. They deliver medical and humanitarian supplies during times of disaster and ferry ministers and missionaries. In addition, they work with the Wounded Warrior Project and Veteran Airlift Command to help U.S. veterans in times of need.
Testimonials on their Facebook page tell it best.
David Wright spoke poignantly of his wife Tammy and her desire to spend her last days at home. With the help of PFC, her wish was honored.
The journey of 9-month-old Tenley Norman, diagnosed with a malignant extrarenal rhabdoid tumor, captured the hearts of everyone. PFC flew the family to MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, where Tenley went through 31 weeks of chemo. The family’s posts were moving and inspirational, reflecting their gratitude and appreciation.
One of the original founders of Pilots for Christ is Tommy Lee. He comes from a family of aviators, and his father donated the land for the Monroeville Airport, originally called Lee Field. Since 1994, he has flown in donated aircraft taking patients to and from their doctors. Tommy calls the businesses that donate their planes and the pilots who fly them "The Lord’s Army."
Tommy’s devotion to helping others is well-known throughout South Alabama, but few know that in 23 years he has never missed a flight. Another little-known fact is that in all the flights he has flown for PFC, all of the planes have always cranked. These facts are incredible, given that Tommy has flown in all kinds of weather, all over the United States.
In 2005, the unthinkable happened! A tornado destroyed the hangar that held Poppa Charlie, a plane used by PFC. Incredibly, the plane was not touched! Tommy knows the hands of God were in all of these divine events.
Sadie Margaret Richardson, 2, of Leroy, was flown by PFC to MD Anderson where doctors removed 90 percent of a massive tumor on her spine. Shortly after surgery, she was able to walk, something her medical staff declared “a miracle.” The toddler did not even have to take additional treatments. PFC flew this “Christmas Miracle” home on Dec. 27 and allowed her to help “pilot” the flight.
"God called me to start this as a ministry with two other people," he explained. "I know I am doing what God meant me to do. At one time, we had eight planes, donated by individuals or businesses that wanted to help. Now we have five, all manned with volunteer pilots. God just keeps on blessing, sending me help as needed."
The story of the help that God sent is another miraculous moment in the history of PFC. For years, Tommy and Johnny Sales had been competitors in the car business. Tommy owned Lee Motors, the Chevrolet dealership, and Johnny owned Sales Ford. The two lived right around the block from each other, attended the same church and occasionally played golf together.
In 2012, Johnny went into liver failure. His wife Rosalyn said it was at this point when both realized they didn’t have control of anything, and they had to lay everything at the foot of the cross. When they did, the first miracle happened: Johnny received a transplant and survived.
"While Johnny was ill, the person who checked on him most was Tommy Lee, his competitor for all those years," Rosalyn explained. "He called, visited and offered any other kind of help we might need."
As Johnny slowly recovered, however, he soon found himself drowning in isolation and despair.
"I did not have anything to do," he said. "I remember once when a telemarketer called my home and I talked with him for 30 minutes because I was so lonely. I found myself asking God, ‘What, now?’ Just as clearly as I hear anyone else, I heard God say, ‘Tell everybody!’ I didn’t know what that meant then, but I knew He had something else for me to do."
Johnny found what God had for him to do at his church’s weekly supper. When he and Rosalyn arrived, the only two empty seats were across the table from Tommy and his wife Lindy. As they chatted, Tommy told some of the stories of his work with PFC.
Johnny said, once again, he heard God speak, "I want you to help him."
The Sales obeyed, showing up at the PFC hangar, volunteering in any way they could. Each felt they were doing what God wanted them to do. Nov. 22, 2013, Rosalyn made her first flight. After this, both knew they had found their calling, doing what they now joyfully call "Kingdom Work."
All associated with PFC know that prayer is the cornerstone of this ministry that Tommy compares to a four-legged stool. The fourth leg bolsters the "unlikely three," as Tommy, Johnny and Rosalyn are referred to. Lindy heads the prayer ministry, connecting hundreds of prayer warriors to the needs of critical patients and their upcoming flights.
In the last three years, PFC has experienced tremendous blessings, resulting in amazing growth! Through God’s grace and contributors’ generous donations, PFC has been able to hire a full-time, professional staff.
Tommy, who serves as president, retired and came on board the ministry full time, giving him more opportunities to fly and attend to the upkeep of the aircraft. Since then, flights have increased from less than 60 to over 324 in 2016.
Rosalyn has used her skills in public relations and development, spreading the PFC message in over 200 churches and countless schools, civic organizations and businesses. She has told their story on the "Nancy Grace Show" and TBN, giving PFC a national audience. She has written numerous grants and corporate proposals, and worked with various other media outlets to tell their story.
Blake Bauer, a corrections officer in Fairhope, had a rare form of bone cancer. PFC flew Blake and his wife Amanda to MD Anderson for treatment. Pictured with his young sons, Cameron and Cayden, Blake earned his heavenly wings in November 2016.
Johnny listened to the Lord when He told him to "tell everybody," and has moved the ministry into the digital age, expanding PFC’s social media venue to eight different markets with over 200,000 recipients a week. He has produced YouTube videos to introduce the ministry to an even larger audience.
All of these things have helped to increase community support from $177,700 in 2013 to $894,600 in 2015. In 2016, contributions exceeded $1 million.
In 2016, PFC purchased the hangar. When they were led to renovate the area, almost everything was donated. Inside the hangar, a Wall of Celebration bears the names of those who have "received their wings in Heaven." Nearby is a Prayer Room to accommodate the PFC prayer ministry. Since staff members always pray before and after each flight, this room is used quite often. It is also a place for family members to have special moments with their loved ones before each flight. In addition, local pastors of all denominations gather here for Bible study each Tuesday.
In 2017, PFC’ s dream of purchasing its own plane became a reality.
"This is the first time we’ll own our own plane," Tommy said. "This is a new era; a new stage for PFC. We’ll be able to go 24-7!"
The new plane is larger and equipped with updated avionics. It contains special seats designed to make patients and their families more comfortable. It also has more insulation to make the trip less noisy. Even more patients can be served, as PFC will be able to use their own plane, as well as the additional volunteer planes. They hope to have their new plane in the hangar and fully operational by early September.
Volunteers for PFC form strong, personal relationships with their patients, joining with them to pray for a positive outcome. This is not always God’s plan, however, and it is at times like these that the staff find they need God’s help to renew their own spirits.
"We’re only human," Tommy said softly. "When someone doesn’t make it, especially a child, it’s tough. I tell our volunteers that we have to guard our hearts. We love all of these people, but we have a job to do. We must be able to serve the ones who come the next day!"
And come the next day, they do! In the past 23 years, PFC has served almost 2,000 families with nearly 1,000 flights. In July 2017, PFC flew 67 families, the most they have ever flown in one month! Tommy estimated over 90 percent of the past flights have been cancer-related. Even though the names on their Wall of Celebration are personal stories of courage, strength and love, sadly too many new names are appearing.
||PFC believes its ministry fulfills an essential need in the area. Because they receive no government funding or reimbursements from insurance, their funds come from individuals, churches, civic organizations and businesses. Anyone who feels led may mail tax-deductible donations to:
Pilots for Christ
P.O. Box 707
Monroeville, AL 36461
You can contact Pilots for Christ by email at firstname.lastname@example.org, follow them on Facebook at “PilotsforChrist” or visit their website, www.pilotsforchrist.net.
Still, Tommy and Lindy, and Rosalyn and Johnny keep pressing onward, for they know they are unlikely vessels, filled with God’s grace and used in ways none of them could have ever imagined.
"This is not what any of us expected to be doing," Johnny explained. "God stretched us and made us grow in areas we did not realize we needed to grow."
For a volunteer organization in a small town with just over 6,000 people, PFC Monroeville has now become the most active chapter of Pilots for Christ International.
"God arranged this whole thing," Tommy added. "We serve where God puts in front of us. Everybody here does the job God asks us to do. We want this ministry to continue to God’s glory, with or without us."
Tommy paused, looked down and, with a slight catch in his voice, continued.
"We’ve all had too much mercy ourselves not to keep doing God’s work."
Carolyn Drinkard is a freelance writer from Thomasville. She can be reached at email@example.com.


I’m wondering how many today would agree that marriage can be good, really good? What would a marriage look like? And I mean a really good marriage. A really good marriage might look something like this:
First of all, marriage would require two very different people, a union of two becoming one, different backgrounds, different perspectives, different functions, similar, but not the same. The marriage would be filled with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
In a world where there are billions of people, surely there are many people that one could possibly choose to marry. In a really good marriage, one of the two would initiate the marriage through sacrifice, laying down their life for the other to convince the one they chose to marry of their undying love. It might take time, and patience, and courting, and more patience, and then agreement; No coercion, or dominance, for that would not be a unity of two to become one.
I’m thinking a really good marriage would include a covenant; A contract that would be difficult to break. A marriage that would be difficult to break means that both are “all-in” to the marriage, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, holding nothing back; Not the thinking that there needs to be a backup plan if the marriage doesn’t work out.
In a really good marriage, there would be a tremendous celebration of the marriage covenant because God himself brought the two together in this new union, and only then would the benefits of marriage begin. For in a really good marriage reputations are protected and there would be no shame. This marriage would last until death parts them.
Surely the marriage would be tested to see if it was genuine, just like iron is tested by fire, and as faith is tested by trials. And both people would be tested; and each would remain faithful to the other. Every day would be a new day to be true to the marriage. There would be faithfulness in the marriage covenant.
A really good marriage would fill the body, mind, soul and spirit (psyche) with really good things. The body and minds of each person would actually be made differently, so that communication between the two would fill one another. A really good marriage will not compete, and not be merely a deep familial bond, but truly energizing relationship. Not taking, but giving. In this marriage, both would be ready to speak truth, ready to give and receive forgiveness.
There would be the absence of evil; the absence of self-centeredness. Neither person would harm the other. Neither would cause pain, no physical abuse, no emotional abuse. Each person would have equality in roles, yet with one responsible to lead. The two would be so close to one another, together, that the two would be one in heart, mind and body.
A really good marriage, would move outside itself; From love expressed in oneness would come the gifts of children and a family without influence or assistance of outside forces. Children are like arrows in the quiver. As love deepens and the two are one, then the love of the two/now one is shared.
Can there be such a marriage? A really good marriage?
Absolutely! By grace. Marriage is designed just like this by God, between a man and a woman even before the fall into sin to reflect the marriage of the Lamb, Jesus Christ and His Church. Marriage this way is good, really good.


Frequently Asked Questions
Connect Groups are gatherings of 3-15 people either on-site at our church, in a home or at a general location. Groups meet to encourage each other, study and apply God’s Word and serve together. Our next Connect Group kicks off September 11th and runs throughout the Fall.
There are both biblical and practical reasons to join a small group. From a Biblical perspective both Jesus and the early church participated in small groups. Jesus gathered a group of 12 to share life together with him and to serve together. The church from its very beginning met in both temple courts and house to house (Acts 5:42).
From a practical standpoint, let’s face it, when your church is large, it can become very easy to get lost in the crowd. In addition to the great teaching and worship, when do you get an opportunity to build relationships? Where do you go where everybody knows your name? We believe those questions can be answered in your Connect Group.
The Potter’s House of North Dallas does not determine childcare provision for groups. It is left up to the host and the group to brainstorm solutions for meeting childcare needs.
Our small group meetings are built around a RightNow Media video course, studying a book of the Bible, exploring a topic, or discussing a book by a Christian author. The group meeting usually includes time to socialize with others, study God’s Word, and possibly enjoy desserts or snacks. Occasionally, a group will take a break to throw a party, serve together and just have fun.
Host a group and change a life
Psalms 133:1 says Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is our vision at The Potter’s House of North Dallas to not only worship together, but to do life together. If you are interested in being a bridge to connect our community we are looking for you! I’d like to host a Connect Group, but should I wait until I have more experience?
If you have a willing heart, an Internet connection, and a few open seats in your living room, you can be a host. The video curriculum “teaches” the group to ensure an easy process from start to finish. Before your group starts, you’ll receive host training that helps you get the most from the curriculum and gives you answers to your questions.


Honourable, impassioned and tender
— Sara Maitland
A quiet triumph of the spirit —
A soul-searching testimony —
Rosemary Bailey gives an unsentimental yet heartbreaking account of her brother’s life, from his strict upbringing by a fundamentalist father, through ordination as an Anglican priest, then gay liberation, to his diagnosis with AIDS and a long debilitating illness that he never allowed to defeat him.
Rosemary captures the sad drama that consumes Simon Bailey, rector of the South Yorkshire village of Dinnington, as he breaks the news of his homosexuality and his illness, first to friends, then to close parishioners, and finally to his family, the church authorities and the media.
While slowly succumbing to AIDS, the Rev. Bailey continues to hold services in the parish church, while his parishioners care for him around the clock through his final months.
The story was the subject of the BBC Everyman documentary, Simon’s Cross.
Title: Scarlet Ribbons: A Priest with AIDS
Author: Rosemary Bailey
Publisher: Jorvik Press
Publication Date: July 29, 2017
B&W 6 x 9 in. (229 x 152 mm); perfect-bound with matte lamination
224 pages; 21 B&W illustrations
Retail price: US: $19.95; UK: £15.95; EU: €19.50


Hwy 666 and the Devil coming soon to a world near you...
Exd 12:23 For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite [you].
Rev 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and [I saw] the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received [his] mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Rev 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
Magnificent Gothic Cathederal
Man was created on the 6th sixth day and this is his symbol
1Cr 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
An image like Heaven?
Rev 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Gen 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
Idyllic Church setting
Rev 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Behold he commeth in the clouds...
Rev 2:16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Good advise for today and tomorrow
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
More Idyllic settings...
Rev 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Peace of the Spirit.
Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! [how] art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
Hubble photo of God's work
Gothic cathederal in Cologne Germany
Mat 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:


Freedom of Religion
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
If you’re an American citizen, this is your First Amendment. It guarantees the freedom of religion. I think it’s beautiful really. No matter what our religious beliefs, we have the right to hold those beliefs. And the right to practice those beliefs.
But that’s the thing, “religion” isn’t just Christianity. Or a particular variety of Christianity. It’s any religion. I hear people talking about getting back to the Christian principles that our nation was built on. There’s one of them in the First Amendment — the freedom of religion! It doesn’t seem to be a dogmatic my-way-or-the-highway Christian principle. Instead I read it as more of a love-our-neighbor sorta Christian principle. Even if our neighbor believes differently than we do, they also deserve the right to their beliefs. And the right to exercise their beliefs.
Fortunately, most folks, Christian or otherwise, understand that. But it would seem that some, by trying to return to our nation’s foundational Christian principles, are actually leaving them.
The gay marriage issue is one example that’s near and dear to me. Religious freedom shouldn’t mean that one church’s definition of marriage can dictate how another church or the public at large defines marriage. That’s not freedom.
Incidentally, I’m not saying that freedom means anything goes. There is still a moral code we need to uphold. It’s just not supposed to be the moral code of one particular religious belief. Sadly, there are those who don’t understand how a moral code can exist outside of religion. My own mom asked me how they were supposed to know that, in addition to my being gay, I wasn’t also a pedophile since I’m not going to church. Yes, my own mom. Very sad. But contrary to what some may think, there are very good people both inside and outside religion. And not following the rules of a particular church regarding sexuality and marriage doesn’t automatically make someone a sexual deviant. Actually, the Bible itself even talks about “gentiles” having a conscience (eg: Rom 2:14-15). While most people wouldn’t go as far as my mom, it’s seems as though there are many who don’t understand the existence of morality outside of religion. For them, I imagine the world could be a very scary place. And the freedom of religion could be a very scary principle. But that is in fact one of the foundational Christian principles of our nation.
Anyway, while gay marriage is one example, I don’t think it matters what the issue is. If someone is attempting to enforce their own Christian principles or Biblical mandates as they understand them on another church or the public at large, they are ignoring the freedom of religion. And vice versa. The religious views of one church shouldn’t be able dictate the practices in the church down the street or anyone else. And likewise, the church down the street or anyone else shouldn’t be able to dictate the practices in that one church. Or synagogue, or mosque, or temple, or cathedral, or private home, etc.
That’s the freedom of religion. It protects your religious beliefs, my religious beliefs, and everyone else’s. That’s the kind of Christian principle our nation was built on. A principle that, in a very Christian sorta way, reflects love and acceptance for each other. It’s a principle we should all be able to embrace, regardless of our religious beliefs.


Broadcast, a Las Vegas-based barbershop quartet, has been entertaining audiences throughout the Southwest for more than 15 years with their own brand of humor (subtle and sometimes not so subtle).
Their focus is always on bringing smiles to their audience with a variety of music, from traditional barbershop to contemporary gospel and patriotic melodies.
The foursome, with their nearly 150 years of barbershop experience, is affiliated with the Las Vegas Silver Statesman chorus.
The quartet will deliver a program to meet your needs. We're available for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, school assemblies, and special events. We can often can be found singing in retirement communities, assisted-living facilities and nursing homes. Call us now 702-873-7683 to make your even complete.
With the holidays upon us, now is the perfect time to book an appearance with us. We have five performances scheduled at various assisted living facilities this month. Why not let us make your holiday complete as well?
Broadcast recently conducted a "Thank you" performance for University United Methodist Church, raising $500 for the Church music fund. Joining the quartet was the church choir under the direction of NJ Solis and Grace Notes, a women's trio comprise of women from the choir.
The quartet, which had been invited to perform for the summer church services once a summer for seven consecutive years, wanted to do something for the church for its kindness. A love offering was taken and those in attendance kindly dropped more than $500 into the collection plates.
Baritone John Waugh said after the concert: "That was so much fun, let's do it again next year."
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Our heart at c3 Coffs Harbour is that everyone feels like they belong. Find your tribe, the people you gel with and hang out!
We want to do life together, help each other, support each other and have loads of fun in the process!
Let’s get to know each other! The best way is to join us for brunch at our Welcome Party. These happen throughout the year after our morning service. Sign up below to find out when the next one is happening.
‘This Is Us’ is a three week course focusing on who we are and what we believe. It happens 9am before the service (don’t worry, there’s coffee!). Sign up below and we’ll let you know when the next one is happening.
Connect groups are simply people who hang out regularly. They’re all different, just like us. Whether you like coffee, food, surfing or study, there will be one you’ll love. If you’re keen to ‘find your tribe’, sign up below.
Our kids are the next generation of leaders, inventors and world changers! Our desire is to see them believe in themselves and understand who God created them to be. We encourage them to love God, love others and dream BIG!
Sunday 10am (2-4yrs and Grade K-5) 11 June Street, Coffs Harbour
Our youth (MVMT) are a MoVeMenT of young people who love God and others. They hang, eat, worship and are inspired to live life well. It’s exciting to see young people discover and experience God’s love, find freedom and a place to belong.
Fridays, 6pm (during school terms)
11 June Street, Coffs Harbour
Young Adults is a community of 18-20 somethings who wholeheartedly love Jesus and encourage each other in the pursuit of knowing Him deeper, depending on Him more. It’s is an awesome stage of life, learning to ‘adult’ in the 21st century!
Sunday afternoons after the morning service.
‘Daughters’ is what we call the events we run for women. Every woman is a daughter of God, created with purpose, value and worth. Daughters events exist to gather, equip and empower women to step into all God has created them to be. Events run 3 times per year. Stay tuned for our next gathering…
Throughout the year the men gather in a variety of ways. We help others through mini-Love Projects where we tackle basic maintenance issues for people in need. We hang out, eat snags, down a coke and chat about life. Stay tuned for our next gathering or event…
Get invested, help out.
We are all in this together and want to make c3 Coffs Harbour awesome! Serving is all about joining a team
and there are loads of ways you can help out. Everyone has something they can bring to the table.
Teams to serve on include: The Kids Crew, The Hello Crew, The Service Crew, The Music Crew, The Cafe Crew
Growing in your faith is all about deciding you want to press in, you want more. It’s easy to become complacent,
we want everyone at c3 Coffs Harbour to be intentional about their growth and development – let’s never stop growing!
We baptise people by immersing them fully in water. It symbolises the death and burial of our old life. It’s an outward sign of the inward change that has taken place in our life through faith in the Jesus.
We’re all about growing in relationship with God and our understanding of Him. We regularly run courses through C3 College such as Leadership, Faith, Moving in the Spirit, Bible Interpretation and more.
We love seeing parents thrive and further develop their skills. Parenting is a life long commitment, with every stage presenting new and exciting challenges. Practical support to strengthen family relationships.
Designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. The aim of the program is to help married couples grow closer and build a healthy relationship that will continue for a lifetime.


Tyndale Park Christian School (TPCS) is inviting applications for the position of part-time Primary and Intermediate Music Teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the TPCS music curriculum to students from Years 1 to 8 (the range of year levels may possibly be able to be negotiated).
Music classes are presently offered following a class music approach. The school has adequate resources for teaching students recorder, ukelele and marimba, and we want our students not only to develop an appreciation for psalms, hymns and spiritual songs but also to learn how to compose their own music. This position is about 0.2 FTTE.
The ideal candidate
- is flexible!
- loves the Lord
- is involved in their local church
- has a heart of service
- has a willingness to learn
- can clearly articulate what Christian education is and what it looks like in the context of teaching music
- must be a team player
- supports the mission, philosophy of Christian education and statement of faith of our school.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school.
Position commences: Tuesday, 1 February 2022
Applications will close: As soon as enough suitable candidates are found. Please email the principal, Barend Blom, at email@example.com with:
- A cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position
- A brief statement of your testimony of conversion, i.e. how you came to faith in Jesus Christ and what impact that has had on your life
- A curriculum vitae
- The names and contact details of at least two employers, one being your present employer and one being a former employer
- The name and contact details of your pastor
- The name and contact details of a friend who can comment on your character and your walk with the Lord


Church Use Guidelines
Welcome! We are pleased to help host your event.
One of the most important days in your life is nearing, the BIG DAY! We want it be exceptionally special for you and are willing to help you in way you need!
A Christian Marriage is a Sacred and Holy event that makes a statement of Love for the Bride and Groom. It shows their Faith in Jesus Christ together as one and obedience to His teachings.
Pre-marital Counseling: In an effort to be of service to prospective wedding couples, and be true to our calling to do all we can to aid in building Christ-centered marriages, we recommend pre-marital counseling for all couples desiring to be married.
By knowing Christ as our Savior, one can be assured of eternal life in heaven.
It is common to give the Pastor an honorarium for the service. He will help in arranging a time for the funeral service. A nursery is available during the service and parents will be expected to monitor their children.
Kitchen and Commons Area
The kitchen facility downstairs is available for use. It seats around 75 people comfortably. Please notify us with the approximate number of people that will attend.
Janet Tate will be in contact with you in regards to meal preparations for a funeral.
We ask non-members to please furnish their own food and plate services.
Sound & Video
Church personnel are required to run the sound and video system. Please let us know if you will be needing either of these.
Please clean any area that was used during your event: wipe up, sweep, vacuum and mop.
You can contact Deacon, Dave Hafer at 402-966-2051 to schedule your event. If you are scheduling a wedding or funeral, Pastor Scott will follow up with you.
We apologize to say, Sunday and Wednesday evenings can not be used for funerals or weddings.


A circle of summer traditions is related to the great dog days.
It is believed that there are three days in summer which in the folklore are called dog days (goreshtnitsi). These three days are related to the Christian calendar as well – July 15th, 16th, 17th – St. Martyr Julitta & Cyricus, St. Hieromartyr Athenogenes, St. Great Martyr Marina. On these days no work is to be done, neither on the field, nor in the house, because it is believed that everything people touch will burn down. XXX The third day, July 17th, is believed to be the most dangerous one – Fiery Marina.
The Bulgarians celebrate the day of St. Marina for protection against fire and lightning. In the region of Strandzha there are many chapels and holy springs dedicated to St. Marina. Near Malko Tarnovo there is a cave sanctuary “St. Marina” where wonder-working healing water flows. The entrance to the cave is very narrow and according to old beliefs only “pure” girls with impeccable honor can pass through it.
Out of respect to fire and for protection against its destructive power, in the folklore there exists Palyovden, i.e. the feast day of St. Paul – June 30th. On this day no work is to be done either, because “everything you begin doing, ignites and burns down.”


You are encouraged to arrive early with an expectant heart. The worship and ministry will manifest the healing power of God.
As always, if you would be interested in volunteering for this event, please email firstname.lastname@example.org to learn how you can me a part of this special week.
- Service times will be 7:00 PM
- Doors will open at 5:30 PM
The service is free and open to the public, however registration is required as seating will be limited.
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July 24-29, 2023
Doors Open: 5 pm – 6:30 PM
Service Time: 7:00 PM


•Founded on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation (section 14) in 1944
•The Church purchased four lots in the Desert Highland Neighborhood in 1959.
•The Church purchased another lot and built a parsonage three years later
•A Groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 1, 1963 for the purpose of building a new Church.
•The First service was conducted July 5, 1964. That same year under the leadership of Pastor Rollins a program for care and development of children began in the church. Soon plans were drawn for a building to house the program.
•Breaking ground in 1967 and completed in 1968 the program was known as the Palm Springs Child Care and Development Center.
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