The King Will Make a Way is a new Christian novel for the last days saint.
This end-times story of faith and perseverance is an allegorical tale set in a village long ago. Gabe is the only one who knows the truth-the true King is still alive. Vulpine is determined to become king himself and will stop at nothing to force the villagers to give him their loyalty.
Will the servants of the true King fight to overthrow Vulpine? When the servants face imprisonment and death, will they switch loyalties? What will become of Gabe when Vulpine realizes he’s been teaching others about the King? Where is the true King?
Living through the daily uncertainty of plague, persecution and even martyrdom, the servants of the true King learn that there is one thing they can always be sure of-The King Will Make a Way.
It is my prayer that this book will challenge you and inspire you, not only to walk by faith but to give yourself wholly to following the King.
A compelling and captivating story written with such rich image-inducing language. This story is one that demonstrates the true test of faith, and the reward for unwavering devotion. For those in need of a faith restoration, seeking affirmation, or searching for the greater good, The King Will Make a Way is an inspirational novel bound to fill your heart with love. Action sequences, sacrifices made for love, and breath-taking suspense make this a book to be read and enjoyed by both young and old. – Jen Greene, teacher
The second edition, new improved, of The King Will Make a Way, is making its way onto Amazon.com. It’s been professionally edited and is waiting for you at my online store. There’s time to order for Christmas presents.
The book will be available on Kindle in a few days and on Amazon.com within a week. I set the Kindle version to allow you to lend the book out to other Kindle users so please share!
I’ve received the edited version of my book and have submitted it for publishing. The next step is waiting approval and then a proof copy to check over. It’s exciting to start over.
I’ve taken my proceeds and invested them into getting the book professionally edited. I’m resubmitting it to be published and will let you know when it’s ready. You can start thinking about giving the book as a Christmas present.
Someone wrote and asked me about the content of the book, asking about reading it to her 6- and 8-year-old children. The email address she left didn’t work when I replied, so here is part of my response. This book is written for teens and adults. Young children won’t be able to follow all of the plot without explanation.
It simply was not written for children, though I had in mind that it might be read aloud in front of younger children and was careful in the wording. There may not be oozing blood and the romance is more G rated than that of a Disney film, but there are a lot of sad events in the book. Many people die. It’s just not a children’s book. That being said, my children have read it and others have read it to their elementary school aged children. The choice is ultimately yours.
The book is a good tool for discussing the end times, the sovereignty of God, having faith when the world around you is fearful, marriage, service and dying to self to live for God.
Debbie over at Debbie’s Digest has posted a review of my book. Take a look. Here’s one quote from the post: “I have only one regret with this book… that I did not make it a priority to read sooner. I loved it!“
Another blogger has posted a review. It’s great! Check it out over at The Basics of Life.
I’ve added some new reviews to the reviews page. Here are a couple of the latest I’ve received. I would love to hear from you after you’ve read the book!
I believe the Lord has used you to speak out a message of surrender and trust in a way that is tangible and sweet. His desire for us to trust him is for us, for our benefit – as you know and have experienced – not just because he said so. Your story portrays the sweetness of that, and the beauty of knowing, really knowing him! I have already told people about your book, and I plan on telling many, many more. It is not just a good story. It is a powerful message of how peaceful and full our lives can be in the midst of ANY trial no matter how difficult or painful, and how we do not have to fear.
I am finally reading your book!!!! I LOVE it!!!! I have been so inspired to spend time with the King!! You have been anointed for such a time as this to remind the body to sit still before the throne so we responsibly pass on the King’s message to those who are yet to find Him — can’t wait for my next moment to read!! Thanks for all the effort that went into crafting such a beautiful story.
I’ve had a few bloggers request to read my book and review it. Here’s a link to one.
Who’s read the book? Leave a review at Amazon.com.
Who hasn’t gotten their copy yet? Order it here.
Want to read it on your Kindle? Order your Kindle edition, here.
And you can always let me know how you liked the book by leaving a message on the blog.
Some people have asked if the book will arrive in time for Christmas. They seem to be arriving within a week’s time, or less even. I don’t think you’ll have a problem getting them in time to give as presents.


Decorating the Christmas tree is one of the most cherished holiday traditions around the world. Families gather together each year, pull out boxes of beloved Christmas ornaments, and make memories together. Many of these memories form the basis for traditions that are passed down from generation to generation.
But how did ornaments come to play such a large role in our Christmas experiences?
The History of Christmas Ornaments
The idea of decorating a tree for Christmas began in Germany, where they used to add fruits and nuts to trees once the leaves fell off to symbolize the promise of spring to come.
But in 1605, a fir tree was brought inside and adorned with paper roses, candles, nuts, and fruits, which was groundbreaking! The idea of decorating a tree indoors took off and spread across Germany.
In the 1800s, German immigrants brought the tradition to America, who made their own interpretations. Early ornaments were made out of whatever items that families had available to them – fruit (especially apples), nuts, strings of popcorn and cranberries, paper streamers, candles, and metal foil. They really came to show off American inventiveness!
Fun fact: Even before Christmas lights were invented, we loved the idea of lighting up a tree. Bits of foil were often added to reflect the light in the room and make the tree glisten!
Traditional Ball Ornaments
You know those sets of round plastic ornaments you decorate your tree with? Well, those originated in Germany, too!
Hans Greiner started making glass ball ornaments (called baubles) during the 1800s, which became the first manufactured Christmas ornaments. In the late 19th century, the enterprising F.W. Woolworth brought the idea to America, where he sold more than $25 million worth per year.
Eventually, manufacturers began using injection molding (injecting molten material into a mold) with plastic materials, which allowed for a variety of other shapes and sizes.
Fun fact: The round shape of the bauble originates from the shape of the original decorating material – fruits and nuts.
The Christmas Star
You may know that the Christmas star you see perched on top of trees and hung on branches has religious origins, but do you know why?
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, there were three magi (or wise men) who saw an unusual star in the sky and knew that it would lead them to baby Jesus. They followed that star all the way to the stable where Jesus lay in a manger, and brought gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh. The star that we use to decorate our trees today is representative of the original Star of Bethlehem.
Fun fact: Though we sometimes refer to them as “the three kings”, the wise men were not actually kings. Instead, they were the equivalent of astrologers, who followed the patterns of the stars and were held in high esteem.
We use candy canes for everything from Christmas tree decorations to stocking stuffers! Another German Christmas tradition, the candy cane originated around 1670. Designed to help children sit still during Christmas services, the candy was shaped like a “J” to represent crooks of the shepherds that visited baby Jesus.
Around 1900, the red stripes and peppermint flavoring were added. Christians believe that the red stripes represent the blood that Jesus shed on the cross and the peppermint flavoring represents the hyssop plant that was used for Biblical purification.
Fun fact: The original candy canes had no flavoring or color and were essentially just “sugar sticks.”
Many people use beautiful, ornate angels to decorate the top of their tree or to hang intermixed with other ornaments. These, too, have religious connotations.
They can represent the angel that appeared in Bethlehem to announce the birth of Jesus, the angel Gabriel who told Mary she would give birth to Jesus, or even the idea of angels watching over us and protecting us.
Fun Fact: Soon after Christmas trees became popular, parents would decorate trees with streamers, telling their children that the streamers were pieces of angel hair that had been caught in the branches.
The Christmas Pickle
The Christmas pickle is definitely one of the weirdest Christmas ornament traditions! It emerged in the late 19th century as a game that parents created for their children. They bought a glass pickle ornament, hid it inside the tree, where it blended in with the branches, and asked the children to hunt for it. Whoever found the pickle first got an extra gift!
Fun fact: While this was said to be a German tradition, Germany claimed they never heard of it! It’s thought to be the idea of an enterprising salesman who wanted to sell more ornaments.
Contemporary Usage of Christmas Ornaments
Now, Christmas tree ornaments have come to really represent the interests of each individual family. For example, many families collect ornaments throughout their travels as visual representations of memories. Others purchase customized ornaments with the year of anniversaries, births, or other milestones engraved or stamped on them. Ornaments representing interests have become popular too, showcasing sports, movie characters, hobbies, musicians, favorite colors, and more.
Themed trees are a relatively new Christmas trend that’s quickly catching on! You’ll see everything from coastal trees (shells and sand dollars) to retro trees (mercury glass and pastels), movie-themed trees (movie characters and symbols) to rustic trees (pinecones and woodland animals). They’re really becoming representations of each individual family’s interests and preferences.
By Kathryn Marr from Christmas HQ


People either make it or they don’t based upon their ability to deal with one thing: transition!
“ Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,  being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.” Luke 4:1-2
What is so significant about the timing of this event is what took place just prior in Luke chapter 3. Let’s look there:
“ When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.  And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, ‘You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.’” Luke 3:21-22
Jesus transitioned from being empowered by the Holy Spirit at His baptism – to being perfected by temptation in the wilderness.
We are in a time of great transition in the Church today, where God is beginning to purify our hearts and align our lives for a great end-time outpouring of His Holy Spirit. Many people want to teach you how to win in the workplace! Or how to win in the world. But did you know you can be a winner while in the wilderness?
The truth of the matter is this, we have too many dying in the wilderness, and not enough coming through it with power. Mostly because they didn’t realize they went in with power!
What is the purpose of the wilderness?
Deuteronomy 8:2 says, “And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
We need a Biblical perspective about wilderness experiences. Most of the teaching we hear in the body of Christ shows us how to avoid the wilderness. My question is, why avoid something that was “Spirit led” in Jesus’ life. Why avoid something that God said in Deuteronomy chapter eight He led on purpose. Certainly, the wilderness is not wonderland! It’s not the promise land – but it CAN BE the proving (and Improving) land!
God proves His people by the wilderness. People will come to you especially in ministry and say, “I will be with you through thick and thin.” Usually when things thicken up, they thin out and that’s when you begin to see who they really are.
Notice – it was the Holy Spirit who empowered Jesus in the water – and it was the Holy Spirit who led Him to the wilderness of temptation. God did not tempt Jesus – Satan did – but the Spirit of God led Him to the wilderness for Him to be proved.
This is why we need a perspective of change, because many of us focus on the temptation rather than God is giving you an opportunity to pass a test to get to the next level.
I call this wilderness promotion! Everyone can quote scripture, go to church, and pay tithes when everything is going well. But it’s when you’re in the wilderness of temptation, hungry, thirsty, and no sign of God’s presence and the Word of God still comes forth from your mouth, then God can trust you with your new level of power.
Luke 4:13-14 “Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time. 14Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.”
You need to thank God while in the wilderness. You would have never known the Word of God was really working until you got into a situation that caused the Word to come alive in you!
Transitions of life:
Childhood into Teenage Years
Teen years into Adulthood
From Mid-life into Senior Adulthood
Water represents life. Wilderness is seen as the place of drought and dryness – it’s polar opposite. The thing is – look at what Jesus did while He was in the wilderness – while He was being tempted! He quoted the Word of God to the enemy! He didn’t just lie down and take a beating! He didn’t fall to the temptations that were presented to Him! He stood up to the devil and stood strong!
Ephesians chapter 6 tells us to put on the whole armor of God! And then, having done everything we know to do – to STAND!
“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might…and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:10, 17
Sometimes – the only thing we have left to do is to take a stand! Sometimes we won’t have any more words to pray! Sometimes we won’t have any more things to do – and all we can do is STAND in His power & might!
Repeat this after me: “Don’t just do something…stand there!” No enemy is too large that you can’t defeat and stand on, in Jesus’ name!
Some people will find themselves wallowing around in their misery. They will take defeat. They find themselves giving up while in the desert of life! And they start just complaining about everything, to everyone!
But you can’t do that – you have to be like Him – He as empowered by the Holy Spirit BEFORE He was led into the wilderness of decision! God will never lead you where He hasn’t empowered you to go first!!
Whining and complaining will only bring defeat!! You MUST TAKE A STAND AGAINST THE ENEMY when tempted to quit! Every person who is successful in something – achieved their success by taking a risk of some kind!
And sometimes that risk you have to take – in the wilderness experience – is to just take a stand against your enemy and not allow Him to lie to you! The truth is – you will never change that which you tolerate! NEVER COMPLAIN ABOUT WHAT YOU PERMIT!
Decide in your spirit that you will not quit and you will not give up but you WILL find your way OUT of that wilderness, in Jesus’ name! You’ve already been empowered by the Holy Spirit to endure it – which means you’re empowered to conquer & exit it as well!
Recognize the purpose of the transition! Figure out what you are supposed to be learning while in that transition – and learn it quickly so you can move on in Him!


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Sunday Road Trip Part 1: Holy Angels in Angel Fire
Pictured here: Holy Angels Catholic Mission in Angel Fire, New Mexico. That snow-capped peak in the near distance behind the church is Wheeler Peak, our highest peak in the state (13,159′).
The Village of Angel Fire resides at 8,406 feet above sea level. That’s important to note because although it sits on the Moreno Valley floor, it is actually higher than the Town of Taos (6,982′).
U.S. Highway 64 over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is a beautiful and potentially treacherous drive. The road through Taos Canyon is narrow and its curves are sharp and unforgiving. Woe unto the driver who is not paying attention or choosing to driving really fast.
I woke up this morning and decided to take the gorgeous morning drive over the mountain to the other side in Angel Fire. I knew of the Holy Angels Catholic Mission but had never attended Mass there. I was in for a real treat.
At 8 a.m. Mass, the Gospel reading was John 21:1-19. That’s the story of Jesus showing up at the seashore. John calls it the Sea of Tiberias but I know it as Galilee.
These Bible stories are like family members to me. I don’t know them outside of me on the surface level through reading and hearing. I know them inside of me through feeling, believing and most importantly, loving.
I was too dense to predict which song would be our worship so I was absolutely thrilled when it was my favorite, “Lord, When You Came to the Seashore (Pescador de Hombres).” What makes it my favorite? I guess first, it’s because it has a variation of my last name in the title. And that reminds me of Jesus’s first apostolic teaching to Peter (and thus, to me to do service): “Fish for men and women.”
Also, it is the simple lyric (echoing the Gospel) that touches my heart: “Only asking that I might follow.”
Some notes about the church: It was built in 2014 which makes it pretty new by most Catholic Church standards – certainly in this region with a lot of old churches.
Instead of traditional stained glasses behind the altar, the windows are about ten feet high, giving a perfect view of Wheeler Peak in the near distance. The church architecture and décor is contemporary alpine style with exposed, trussed beams. Raise the roof!


Wasilla AK Photographer – Maternity | Newborn | Family | Senior | Beloved
Something today that is more personal to me. When I was a teen, I went to a Christian summer camp. It changed my life. God showed me that He loved me and that I could do the impossible. I wonder what my life would be like had I not been able to attend those camps each year. I know that I also forged friendships that are still lasting to this day.
My own children have had the privilege of attending Christian summer camps. Mine were Baptist, and theirs were Nazarene and we are currently involved in the Christian Church. The denomination isn’t as important as Biblical truths. And I am so glad that we are able to (some years) literally scrape the money together or get partial scholarships. This year we are planning more ahead and sending 3 of our teens to camp.
As you can imagine, the cost of camp can be significant (espcially if there is just one person working or a single parent supporting the kids or if sending multiple kids.) The cost for teen camp through Wasilla Christian Church this year is $250. I know there are teens that are really wondering if they will be able to afford to go. I know it’s SO WORTH it and they will do fundraisers. I thought I’d get the word out and help them a bit.
If you are able to donate (in incredments of $50) to support/sponsor-a-teen for summer camp, I will send you one of my prints or one from a session that you did with me based on the amount of support. (See Below) I have scenic scriptures, scenery, mountains, rivers, animals, and such. You can donate directly to my Paypal account and I will cover the costs that they charge (account at firstname.lastname@example.org). Or I can get you the address of the church and the instructions (so you can get your print) to donate a check or cash directly to Wasilla Christian Church.
Blessings on your week,
Wold’s Photo Arts


15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
I am thankful for each of you who have been a part of this ministry in any shape or form. Some of you have attended classes or retreats over the past 18 years. Some use the EGP Prayer Journal to give guidance in letting the "word of Christ dwell in you richly." Others have helped edit and wrtie. Some have used the princilple to "admonishih one another." Many have helped monetarily over the years. I give thanks to God the Father through Christ for you!
I am encouragaed that many of you have shared how thankful you are that this ministry has taught you to "let the peace of Christ rule in your heart." I would love to include the story of your journey to intimacy with Christ and how EGP played a part on the website so that we can give thanks for what God is doing in the body of Christ. Please take time to write me back if you want to participate in this ventrue.
And be thankful with me,
Dear Friends of EGP,
It has been a long time since you have heard from me – for this I apologize. Establishing God’s Peace has been plugging along with not much happening other than a few updates and editing, and orders coming in and going out at a much slower pace. Thankfully, our loving Father has matched the pace of this ministry to my life. He knows that the lull in this ministry gives me room to minister to my family when they need it.
Perhaps you remember that my husband’s parents moved in with us six years ago. We had the privilege of assisting my mother-in-law through her last stage of life as she struggled through the “long goodbye” of Alzheimer’s. A year ago she had a fall and three weeks later she was with the Lord. Dick’s dad is still here with us, going strong. Just recently, my mom came to stay with us for three months as well, giving us more opportunities to care for our parents through the aches and pains of growing older.
In the meantime, my children continue to have babies. I just had the joy and privilege of assisting at the birth of my twelfth grandchild in Vancouver, B.C. last month. My children and their families are scattered all the way across the country, from Hawaii to Norfolk, so traveling is part of my life.
I continue to be amazed how God is at work, using the EGP journal and the teaching to bring His people to a place where they can see Him new and afresh each day in Scripture. Many of you are still reporting to me how He is continuing to change you as you get to know Him and how thankful you are for the foundation and stimulus for transformation that EGP offers.
I have continued to maintain the nonprofit status for this ministry (501C3) but each spring I recognize that it may actually be the last year that we qualify. We are required to receive funding from the public to keep this status and I have been reluctant to ask you for help in this area. God is showing me that my resistance comes from my own pride; I have not wanted to sound needy, wanting instead to be self-sufficient. As I am confessing this to you, I am so thankful for the truth of the gospel, the forgiveness I receive and the grace Jesus offers to move toward God instead. Would you please forgive me for robbing you of the privilege of seeing how much I need God and how magnificently He supplies? I have been selfish and I am sorry.
A couple of things I think may interest you. In keeping with the times, this last year the EGP ministry embarked on some new directions. We started offering churches the opportunity to purchase PDFs and copy the books themselves to save money. And this Fall I started an online study through Facebook with 13 ladies who are spread all over the country (the world, actually, since one is in Japan). Both of those things require me to use the one resource EGP actually owns, my dear old MacBook computer. Sadly, it is now eight years old and dying a slow death. I am asking each of you to consider jumping in to support this ministry with a small amount to help with this need. If more comes in then I will then turn my attention to updating the website, which is in need of some updates and some general TLC.
In return, I will continue to ask God to humble me and remind me to keep you aware of His goodness, His provision and His love as He uses this ministry to honor Him. At the heart of all we do is the mission to encourage you to know God in Scripture, to see who you are apart from Him, to know who you are in Christ and to grow in trusting your life to Him.
If God is leading you to join His work in this way you can still give in two ways – either by check to EGP, 1030 Cambridge Cres., Norfolk, VA 23508 or online through the website: www.egpministries.com
If there is anything else EGP can do for you, please let me know. Or if you have ideas for how to do things better or questions, I would love to hear from you. I am currently working on new editions of the workbooks, that will offer ESV (English Stand Version) translation of the verses for the churches that use that version. I have also updated the belief system chart and am editing each letter to make sure the it reflects clearly the gospel message. If you are interested in seeing the updated belief system chart I have attached it to this letter.
Thank you for reading this letter. I am so thankful for each of you and the common love we have for Jesus. Thank you for your commitment and prayers over the years. It is you that keeps this ministry moving forward. Thank you! I thank my God for you.
Grace and peace,
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This is a model of ancient Jerusalem representing it as it was 2000 years ago with Herod's second temple on a raised platform. This platform is now where the Al Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock stand. The wailing wall is the far wall, hidden from view.
Muslim and Christian steeples side by side
Church of the Holy Sepulchar - created by Helen II, mother of Constantine the Great, over the site of the crucifixion, the slab where Christ was prepared for the tomb, and the tomb itself.
The Greek Orthodox chapel with the the church, over the site of the crucifixion
According to Helen II, the site of the slab where Christ was laid out after the deposition and before the entombment.
This chapel covers the tomb from which Christ arose.
Ceiling of the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchar
The sixth station of the cross, through the narrow streets
The western wall of the Temple Mount
Dome of the Rock
Al Aqsa Mosque
Yad Vashem Memorial.......after going through a tunnel/maze of exhibits about the holocaust, one winds up in this open balcony of hope
Mount of Olives


If I say, “I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones.I am weary of holding it in, indeed I cannot.
Jeremiah 20: 9
The Faith & Culture Writers Connection is a faith-based creative community of writers, bloggers, journalists, professors, activists, theologians, literary agents, editors, and everyday people who love WORDS and the Word and feel led to share the message God has given them through the literary arts. Many of the people who resonate with the Faith & Culture Writers Connection write because they have to write.
The connection exists to network, engage, inspire and validate fellow writers of faith as we seek to celebrate the very gift of creativity bestowed on us by the Great Creator Himself. God has given us the arts as a way to communicate truth to others in a culture starving for beauty and relevance and story that matters.
Every year we gather together for the Faith & Culture Writers Conference with about 20 speakers who engage in topics around faith and the arts and our creative calling. Our inaugural Faith & Culture Writers Conference was in 2011 at Western Seminary and the 2013 Faith & Culture Writers Conference was at Multnomah University. For 2014 we are thrilled to bring the conference to George Fox University in Newberg.
Cornelia Becker Seigneur, who founded the Faith & Culture Writers Connection and Conference, shares her favorite writing quote, which is also her Twitter tagline “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” (Martin Luther)
Connecting and validating people of faith who love WORD and WORDS.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
~ Isaiah 43:19
Cornelia Becker Seigneur, freelance journalist and Multnomah University adjunct professor and MUSE student publication advisor, is the visionary behind the Faith & Culture Writers Connection and Conference, which debuted in 2011 at Western Seminary with about 200 people in attendance. Cornelia loves connecting and networking fellow people of faith to encourage them to embrace their creative calling.
“We serve a creative God who has given us the gift of art and story and WORDS,” said Becker Seigneur. She had started a writing group at her church years ago, and found fellow believers were looking for a place to bond around their mutual love for creativity and the Word.”
Dreaming of a larger event, they thought, what would it be like to gather hundreds of creative people of faith together for a day to engage, encourage, challenge, and inspire one another in this mutual creative calling on their lives. The Pacific Northwest is packed with creative people of faith who see that God can use words to impact culture. Bev Hislop of Western Seminary loved the vision and Western sponsored the conference on their campus in 2011, for a day of inspiration, camaraderie, and community. Multnomah and Corban Universities collaborated on the event.
Keynote speaker Paul Louis Metzger challenged attendees to write out of a calling and a burning in their soul (our theme verse from Jeremiah 20:9) and Gina Ochsner spoke about Word and the creative call mandated by Scripture from the beginning. Breakout sessions were presented by Dan Merchant, Richard Twiss, Melanie Dobson, Matt Mikalatos, Cornelia Becker Seigneur, Jenni Burke, Bill Jensen, David Sanford, Heather Thomas, Kay Marshall Strom, Brad Harper, Dennis Marcellino, Angela Foret Diehl, and Mike Thaler. Local Portland worship leader Wilson Smith led worship and illustrator/art professor Martin French designed our WORDS logo for 2011 and 2013.
The overwhelming response to the first Faith & Culture Writers Conference was so enthusiastic. People said they loved the positive environment we created for a day and that it was the best writing conference they had ever attended. Many said “it was intellectual, challenging, deep, literary and encouraging.” It became a community of fellow creatives who were challenged to move forward with their call to write.
Yes, our culture is changing and yes it’s hard to get published and yes bookstores are closing and yes newspapers are shrinking, but we are here to say that if you feel called to write, then find the courage to write. Let’s think outside the box and embrace the change in culture and medium. And, ask God to pave the way with the rest.
Cornelia Becker Seigneur
Our second event was held April of 2013, this time at Multnomah University, with another fantastic lineup of speakers, authors, theologians, activists, bloggers, literary agents, filmmakers, journalists, editors, and everyday writers.
The Faith & Culture Writers Conference is different than any other Christian writing conference experience. Some will say they are not writers at all, but they write out of necessity and calling and conviction, as it is through the written word that they are able to communicate their message in a changing world starving for truth and beauty. I love that about our conference, as we are honored to introduce fresh new voices to the conversation around word and story and faith and culture and the arts, people who write because they have to write.
Cornelia Becker Seigneur
We are back again for 2014 at George Fox University March 7th & 8th.
Founder & Conference Director
Cornelia Becker Seigneur is the founding director for the Faith & Culture Writers Conference and Connection. She has a passion to connect people of faith in their desire to make a difference in culture via the arts. As a freelance journalist for The Oregonian, Christianity Today and the Huffington Post, Cornelia has penned hundreds of stories, profiles, columns, features and community briefs on faith, culture, family and neighborhood interests. She has taught as an adjunct professor at Multnomah University, George Fox and PSU, and has served as the faculty adviser for a college publication. In addition, Cornelia has worked as an editor, substitute teacher, and youth director. In her spare time, the mom of five mentors aspiring writers, disciples high school youth, hobbles through marathons, and goes on adventures with her kids.
It is her soul’s desire, to live life with abandon, creativity and purpose through words and worship. Velynn is a God-following, restored Church Girl who wakes up every morning in desperate need of a touch by the One who keeps her filled and thirsting for more. Quenched her weekly blog is where she along with her 750 followers “jump-in” to the story God is writing. In 2013, her soon to be published memoir, Gospel Song In the Rain, won her the Oregon Christian Writer’s Cascade Award, in the unpublished memoir category. Velynn dips deep into the well of love, family and community. Over the span of 20 years she has served as advocate, mentor, teacher and spokesperson for local and national ministries and non-profits. Velynn is the proud mother of three children, and is still madly in love with husband of 15 years.
Over the past 12 years Ana’s focus has been in the area of marketing and advertising. This led her to open her own creative agency focusing in the area of Digital Strategy and marketing. Her work includes building successful marketing campaigns and fundraising efforts for non-profits, artists and businesses alike. In addition to her work she is passionate about: helping the under privileged, hungry, homeless and hurting; advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves; music and writing.
A love of stories – that’s what started Taylor Smith on her path to study journalism at Indiana University. At the beginning of 2013, she began her writing career as a features reporter at The Oregonian, the newspaper she grew up reading on Sunday mornings with her dad. On a daily basis, Taylor gets to see firsthand the beautiful and unique story our Father has given to each one of His children. To share these stories with the community at large is a blessing. Whether the medium is the written or spoken word, her role a listener or advocate, she is excited for what He has in store for her, shining His message through each conversation, interview and article.
In addition to writing for The Oregonian, Taylor writes on her blog, taylorstaste.org, where she shares her thoughts of faith and the family table, and the stories of strong young women as role models for her generation.
Melanie Springer Mock
George Fox University Advisor to Faith & Culture Writers
Melanie is a Professor of English at George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The Nation, Christian Feminism Today, Adoptive Families, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Mennonite World Review, among other places. Her most recent book is Just Moms: Conveying Justice in an Unjust World, published in 2011. She blogs about (and deconstructs) images of women embedded in evangelical popular culture at Ain’t I a Woman? and writes along with her feature writing class at Writing From the Middle of Things. She lives in Dundee, Ore., with her husband and two eleven-year-old sons.
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2014 Faith & Culture Writers Conference
Hosted by George Fox University
Friday-Saturday, March 7th & 8th, 2013
You’ll have a chance to here presenters in fiction and non-fiction authors, lit agents, bloggers, theologians, activists, movement starters, professors, journalists, writers, editors, social media experts, worship leaders, and a spoken word poet – all coming together to encourage, equip, inspire, connect and validate people of faith in their creative calling.
*Location: George Fox University, Newberg, OR
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Quotes from attendees of our 2013 Faith & Culture Writers Conference
“I am still processing the weekend and have just started to listen to the content on the mp3′s and again just feel so encouraged and invigorated. I am in awe of the creativity of the God who takes our tiny shards of glass offerings and turns them into stained glass windows. You have created a God-breathed conference.”
Blog Posts with references to 2013 Faith & Culture Writers Conference
Encouragement for Writers
By Pam Lau Many years ago, Madeleine L’Enlge wrote, “We’re never sure that what we write is true and honest. We try to make it true and honest. How much I succeed is really beyond my control. It happens if I am given the Spirit to write the work.” Her words are truer today [...]Read More
Radio Show About Faith & Culture Writers Conference 4/1
Faith touching culture through multiple genre is what we’ll be talking about on 4/1. Writers and everyday people who love words and the Word, and feel led to share their message with others, will hear Cornelia Becker Seigneur, founding director of the Faith and Culture Writers Conference, and Adjunct Professor at Multnomah University, share what’s happening at the upcoming Faith and Culture Writers Conference in Portland, [...]Read More
What is your story?
By Christal M.N. Jenkins Life is so interesting. It is full of twists, turns, challenges, mountain tops, etc. Everyone’s life tells a story. Even though the situations may have unique elements, the circumstances by which a person may find themselves in may not be a unique as one would think. It is easy to [...]Read More
Why do you write?
By Keith Turley “Talent develops in tranquility, character in the full current of human life.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe It was two years ago that nothing less than a miracle occurred that allowed me to be a participant at the first Faith & Culture Writers Connection in 2011. While it may be cliche [...]Read More
From Behind the Pages to In Front of a Crowd
By Leanne Sype As an editor, I spend the majority of my time buried in the pages of unpublished books, blogs, and other beautifully blunder-filled prose. I am energized by what I do, and I enjoy (prefer) being behind the scenes helping my writers polish their message so it shines for the world. I [...]Read More
“See, I am doing a new thing!”
By Ashley Larkin Doubt and insecurity can cling heavily to those who experience the stirring to create. Even for those who confidently call themselves writers, the process of bringing forth words can at times breed feelings of discouragement and loneliness. Writers of faith, like other writers, may ask, “Who cares about what I have [...]Read More
From Timid Writer to Marketing Speaker
By Nicole Miller Had you tried to convince me two years ago that I’d be approached to speak at the Faith and Culture Writer’s Conference, you would have failed. Trust me. In 2011, I was a quiet, timid writer with a few year’s experience under my belt of attending writer’s conferences. I’d even rubbed [...]Read More
How the Scary Guy Changed My Life
By Kari Patterson “You should go to this.” My husband pulled a flyer out of his bag and slid it across the counter to me. “Writer’s Conference? No way.” He tilted his head, gave me a stop-being-ridiculous look, and waited. “#1, I’m not a writer. I’m a wannabe. I’m a blogger with a pathetically [...]Read More


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“Oh my dear daughters, you who call this Virgin your Mother, daughters of the Visitation of Our Lady, to imitate her virtues of humility and charity, the two great virtues which made her go out on her visitation” Essentially, the spirit of the Visitation is a spirit of love. He desired that a daughter of our Blessed Lady, she should belong to God, as she did, to accomplish all He wills.
A Desert experience Within the Cloister At present, we are offering retreats only for those interested in possibly joining our Community. We have in the past offered retreats for women who wish to spend some days in the silence of the cloister, sharing our life of prayer, and experiencing the peace of being in a house of God – perhaps soon we may be able to resume doing so in the future.
On the 1st Sunday of each month, the members of the Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, assemble with the Sisters, in our Monastery Chapel at 4:00 pm, followed by Holy Hour. Deacon Michael Mobley gives his reflections, leads the prayers, and concludes with Benediction. The intention of the Holy Hour is to console the wounded Heart of Jesus, by offering Him threefold homage of glory, love, and reparation.
Background and history
It was founded by a Visitation Nun, Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart Bernaud of the Monastery in Bourg, France in 1863. With her great love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, she wanted to find a way in which ordinary people could draw closer to Christ’s Heart in their daily activities. In this way, ordinary actions could be sanctified, and a gift of love made to the Heart of Christ.
Sister Linda is a Navy veteran and an RN. She spent several years in a community of Discalced Carmelites. She works in the Host Room, is our primary gardener, does most of the necessary sewing repairs as well as making habits, and helps with cooking and liturgy planning.
Sister Marianne worked in the mental health field immediately after college, then practiced law, and finally worked for nearly 20 years in a college library and managed the college archives. She plays the organ for us, works as needed in the library and the computer room, helps with liturgy planning and writing material for the web, and enjoys doing needlework & crochet.
Sister Thiennga is originally from Vietnam, and wanted to enter a monastery there when she was an adolescent, but was told she was too young. She came to the United States with her family, and has worked as an accountant. She was delighted to find an Order that would accept older vocations. She is assistant to the Sacristan, and works hard to keep our altar linens and vestments clean and freshly pressed. She loves to draw pictures for children.
Sister Teresita is a novice who volunteered to help our Community from the Visitation of Tyringham. She has been a great asset to the Community with her sewing and artistic abilities, making habits, veils, and Sacred Heart badges, and arranging flowers.
Sister Mary Grace assists in the Sacristy and also helps with Portress duties. Sister is an R.N in a hospital for many years in California. She is a very compassionate person, and a prayer warrior, with a huge sense of humor! Recreation is pure delight with her in attendance.
Sister Mary Peter comes from Long Island, New York, although she was born in Canada. Sister loves to help wherever she can. She was a beautician before her entrance into the Monastery. She says she was so gentle with her patrons that she put them to sleep while working on them! Sister has worked in the kitchen, Host Room, linen room, laundry, and taking care of the animals, as well as working on the grounds.
Sister Mary Regina has a doctorate in Moral Theology. She has taught at Fordham University and was also a missionary in Liberia before she entered the Monastery. She used to mow the whole land on a tractor, and has worked in woodcraft at the Monastery, such as making Christmas Stables,( one of which is used in our Chapel at Christmas), as well as tables, benches, etc. Sister did everything to perfection, with simple beauty.
Sister Mary Jane Frances is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was an R.N., in cardiac critical care, as well as Neonatal unit.Sister was married to an Infantry army colonel. She and her husband had nine children (they wanted twelve). Her college experience and professionalism was in musical voice training and in classical voice, having sung opera arias (she was Carmen in the opera of that name), and has done some acting with her husband. She also raised dogs, and has a great love of them. She was Superior for nine years. Sister is very blessed to have a grandson who is studying in seminary to be a Priest, and a granddaughter who is a Temporary Professed religious Sister in Nebraska.
Sister Josefa Maria has been in the Monastery for over 50 years, having entered the Monastery in 1968 – she celebrated the Golden Jubilee of her Profession in August, 2020. Sister is Assistant Superior to Mother Teresa Maria, and is also Mistress of Novices. Sister used to have a large garden, and has done a lot of art work. She supervises the Altar Bread department, and loves to make rosaries, plays the guitar and the zither.
Mother Teresa Maria Kulangara is the Superior of the Monastery at Maryfield. She succeeded Mother Mary Jane Frances Williams,who served in that capacity for nine years. Mother Teresa Maria is a native of Kerala, India. She is a Pharmacist with experience working in hospital as well as retail. Mother Teresa Maria first entered the monastery as a postulant for nearly a year in 2000, but left to further discern her calling. She reentered in 2005 and professed her final vows on August 7, 2011. Mother Teresa is a very kind and gentle person, always joyful in her vocation. When she was elected Superior, she remarked that if she had known that she would ever be Superior, she would never have chosen the name Teresa, because everyone would expect so much, since Mother Teresa of Calcutta is so well known and loved! But of course, we do!


Brother Ryan Flynn – Masonic Art
Wednesday, March 15th 2017
Dinner at 6:00 PM
Business Meeting at 7:00 PM
Lecture to Follow
Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Vatican has been called “the greatest piece of Christian art in the world.” Yet the artist filled his work with anti-papal symbolism, Kabbalah and forbidden knowledge… along with many jabs at the pope himself. Together, we will look at what is really up on that ceiling and discover what we can learn from the long dead master.
Brother Ryan Flynn is a world Renowned artist who wowed us at Masonic Con last year with his art.


But tragically, church became known for the opposite, an institution so focused on marriage that singleness became a curse in comparison.
I know this is true because this is the story of a very close friend of mine. This person is not a mental construct that I created for the sake of argument, but someone very real, and very dear to me. Although she dated a few Christian men, she never found anyone with whom she wanted to spend the rest of her life. This was difficult enough given the pressure she felt from her parents to get married, but what made this infinitely worse was the fact that the church didn’t seem to have a place for her either. No one ever spoke about singleness, and the value that it held in the Christian experience, despite the many passages that spoke to that effect. There were numerous sermons and small groups that focused on marriage, but none on singleness, or our
All I know is that if the church had played its proper role in valuing that sister as a full person, whatever her marital status, she would have had one less reason to leave those doors. And that breaks my heart.
What could have the church shared with her instead? Well, they could have told her the words of Paul, and how he says in 1 Corinthians 7 that if possible, it is better for someone to remain unmarried and be completely focused on the things of God. They could have shared the words of Jesus in Mark 12, that in heaven, there won’t be the same concept of “marriage” as we know now because we will share that type of relationship with Christ, and with all Believers. They could have told her about Acts 2, and the joyful community of the early church, one that started not with a wedding but a baptism, a family of faith. They could have shared the words of Revelation, and how virgins and unmarried people are given a high place of honor. They could have shared the stories of monks and nuns and ascetics, all ridiculously godly people who devoted their lives to both total community and total celibacy.
Or conversely, they could have shared more soberly and honestly about marriage, how marriage is hellishly difficult. In addition to talking about the inherent wonders of marriage, they could have included its inherent difficulties, that there are depths of pain and hardship that are reserved only for married couples. They could have said that even though marriage is good, it is not perfect. Instead of hiding the difficulties of marriage behind the curtains of euphemism and propriety, they could have been honest and open, and in so doing, revealed to single people that marriage is not at all a haven from sin, hurt, loss, loneliness, or pain, not in the least.
Or they could have simply said, “You know, it’s totally okay to be single.”


Welcome to Christian Lawyer Solutions, LLC
In today's world, problems are sometimes completely overwhelming. We need help and comfort just to survive. Legal problems are increasingly common and seem the most difficult to handle on our own. I began Christian Lawyer Solutions to offer an alternative to the standard attorney/client business relationship. My wife, Sallie, also works in this family operated and owned business. Our goal is not only to provide excellent legal counsel, but to also offer the caring, compassion and comfort we all need to see us through troubled times.
Christian Lawyer Solutions is more than a business name. It is a way of practicing law based on God’s directive to help and love our fellow man. If you need legal counsel, or just need some good Christian advice, please contact me. As the name says, we want to be part of your problem’s solution.
- Mark and Sallie Allshouse


Messianic congregation and social outreach center
Located in Sderot, southern Israel less than a mile from the border with Gaza, the congregation began as a group of prayer among young students from the local university in the year 2000.
The “City of Life” ministry was founded with the purpose of reflecting the light of Messiah Yeshua and making his name known to the Jewish people in Israel.
Led by Pastors Michael and Dina Beener, the ministry is characterized by its active social work, fully engaging with the most disadvantaged in the city.
Located in the city of Sderot, south of Israel on the border with the Gaza Strip, the congregation's facilities serve as the central base of the social help foundation legally registered under the Israeli authorities.
From here, each of the projects is planned; humanitarian aid is stored and distributed, as well as classes and courses to support society.


Sacrament of First Eucharist
First Eucharist: Children, ages 7 and older, who are baptized and have attended at least one year of faith formation, prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Preparation for First Reconciliation & First Eucharist is a family process in which the parents and children meet four times in the Fall to prepare for First Reconciliation in December and five times in the Spring to prepare for First Communion in May. Parents and children enjoy coming together as small communities of faith with coaches and materials to guide them. Adult information and discussions are provided during these sessions on Wednesday evenings. The children, who are in this process, continue their faith formation sessions on Sundays at their own grade level.
Volunteer Opportunities: Sacraments Formation leader/coach – Using materials from Whole Community Catechesis, the coach guides a small group of parents and their children for each session.
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"The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission."
The above quotation is from the national web site of the UK Methodist Church in the UK (http://www.methodist.org.uk) and expresses succinctly what we try to do. You will also find an introduction to Methodism, on that site.
There are around 6,300 Methodist Churches in Britain of which we are one. These churches have links with a about one million people in the UK and a total membership of about 350,000 (we have 30ish of them). Worldwide, the figure is around 70 million. It would be surprising if they all believed exactly the same thing!
They don't! But they all claim to be on a journey in which they feel, however weakly, that faith has a part to play, and that Jesus has some part in it. We doubt if anyone has all the answers, but we may be able to offer clues about next steps on the journey. You may also have doubts or concerns about Christianity and the Church. So too do many of us!
We invite you to undertake your journey of faith with us. You are welcome and will not be pressurised or embarrassed.
Meanwhile, you may find the following links helpful. Particularly useful for general information about Jesus and Christianity is the site re-Jesus. The Bible, is available on-line in a variety of translations.
If the existence of God is a concern then http://www.existence-of-god.com/index.html is very good as is www.lookingforgod.com.
For whatever reason you come - you are always welcome.
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On Sundays at 8 pm, Pastor O will go live on Facebook, Instagram, and right here once a week to spend time with God and you!
Life is messy and imperfect, and faith is no different. Spill is a chance to live this messy life together. Each week we’ll come together for 15 minutes to spill our doubts, questions, assumptions, confusion, and, ultimately, truth. Come experience faith and spirituality in a safe space where you can be authentically you. We’ll explore local artists, non-profits doing good in the community, and interview people just like you to get fresh perspectives on spirituality and faith.
When we interview guests during Spill you only get to hear from them for 15 minutes, and we know that's not enough! Listen to a full interview with each guest below or in Apple Podcasts or Google Play. Search for TMUMC Podcasts to find them.


Director of Parish Engagement and Special Events
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) seeks dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter for its newly created position of Director of Parish Engagement and Special Events (DPESP). This person must possess a genuine passion for the mission of Catholic Charities and the ability to form collaborative relationships and inspire others to share that passion. The DPESP will be responsible for development and implementation of new Parish Engagement program; will plan, coordiate and oversee all aspects of parish outreach; and will lead staff in planning and implementing agency events. The DPESP is the key person responsible for promoting parish involvement and forming collaborative relationships with parishes - essential goals indentified for the agency.
The Director of Parish Engagement and Special Events will be an important part of the Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri central office team, helping to promote its overall mission to serve the poor and vulnerable throughout souther MIssouri by "reaching out, providing hope and changing lives."
For more information or to apply, visit ccsomo.org/employment


There is a wide variety of churches in Summerville, SC for people to make the choices. Members have the freedom of leaving or joining the churches. Churches in Summerville, SC use Bible as a holy book. Preachers use the Bible to teach people on the right ways of living. The churches play a big role in promoting morals within communities. People have been able to live peacefully and become more responsible. This has been witnessed within communities with the members become more responsible. Peaceful living within the communities encourage investments which has contributed to increased economic growth.
People get different programs in different churches. A large number of churches hold more than one worshipping sessions on Sundays. People go to work on Sundays can be able to find convenient hours for worship. The high number of churches makes it possible for people to find a church within their region protecting them from walking for long distances. It’s advisable for people to research for history regarding the given churches when making the decisions on which one to join. Information regarding the founders of the church should be of interest. Churches need to seek support from the surrounding communities to be able to succeed.
The choices of churches need to be able to grow people spiritually. People can determine whether they can achieve the desired effect from the churches by considering the behavior of some of their members. Preachers need to act as role models within a society. Preachers need to have quality content to have the desired effect on the members. They should be able to relate real-life situations with stories in the Bible. In some of the churches, only trained preachers are given the opportunity. The experience of the preachers can determine their ability to attract increased members to the churches.
A large number of people might inquire about the leadership of the churches when making their choices. The the main role of the leaders is to create unity within the churches. Churches that offer equal treatment for the members tend to be the priority for most people. It’s important to seek opinions of the majority when making decisions on Church issues. Most of the what is maintain transparency in the activities. The leaders should be able to account for money invested in church projects. Churches give the opportunity for the members to select their leaders. In some churches, the selected members serve for a specified period and get replaced in case the members feel that there is a need for change.
The need for effective training has made some of the churches to divide their members into several categories. Churches have made people change their characters. Almost all communities appreciate the benefits of churches to the members.


Welcome to 90.1 The Bridge
Welcome to 90.1 The Bridge! When you tune-in to 90.1 The Bridge, we'll keep your spirit lifted with Uplifting & Encouraging music all day, from on-air personalities that walk along with you. We also air ministry programs every weeknight that are designed to help you grow in your Spiritual Journey!
The Bridge is a part of the Foothills Broadcasting family of stations that have a rich heritage in East Tennessee. Foothills Broadcasting began in 1993 with WYLV Love 89.1 FM that provided 18 years of ministry based in Knoxville playing christian contemporary music. WDLF Life 88.3 FM came in the mid-2000's, playing an inspiring variety of praise and worship music.
90.1 The Bridge joined the Foothills Broadcasting family to provide a blend of Christian music and teaching programming that would encourage and serve Kingston and the surrounding communities.
Our sister station, Joy 620 WRJZ is broadcast from Knoxville. Joy 620 is designed as a teaching product to help you grow in your faith in the areas of marriage, emotional health, finances, political concerns and relationships as well as airing worship services from local churches.
Do you have questions? Maybe you have always wondered what faith means, why you are here, what all the talk about heaven, eternity, and a relationship with Christ really means... you can find answers on 90.1 The Bridge, or feel free to call us during regular business hours at 865-525-0620.


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Compassion International is a Christian humanitarian aid child sponsorship organization dedicated to the long-term development of children living in poverty around the world. We sponsor one Compassion child for each of the condos we manage. We write to each of the children on a quarterly basis and consistently pray for their well being. If you wonder how this will make a difference in a childs life, click here and watch a first-hand testimonial of a woman, who through Compassion and her sponsor family, was able to defeat the cycle of poverty.
Please see below for the list of Compassion children we are honored to sponsor through this life-changing program.


The nearly forgotten Church from the principal, the successor to your church that is famous Jamestown, is known to possess been founded about 270 years back in 1750, although scientists have discovered no particular documents of their start.
A impact for the church building, uncovered by an archaeological research almost 2 decades ago, may be the only staying feature regarding the stone framework that has been positioned about 3 kilometers north of Jamestown.
Your website, now nestled regarding the side of The Pointe at Jamestown domestic development, is component of the protected historic park that is archaeological.
Episcopal Church historians into the nineteenth and early twentieth hundreds of years speculated that parishioners found it tough to arrive at Jamestown Island and its own church to worship. Some reports suggested that they had to walk usually through water to arrive at the area. Additionally, the James City County area nearby ended up being growing and an even more church that is convenient the mainland, thus the title, had been required. They reasoned the date that is starting the church ended up being about 1750, but no vestry documents have actually survived.
The effect ended up being a brand new stone church for James City Parish.
Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg has communion silver, a chalice and paten, and a baptismal font that originated in the вЂњJames City Parish churchвЂќ at Jamestown, in accordance with the belated Rev. W.A.R. Goodwin, rector of no credit check payday loans online in Rhode Island Bruton and another of this founders of Colonial Williamsburg.
Well-known archaeologist that is local C. Outlaw, that has investigated and dug the church web site through the years, thinks the silver and font relocated from Jamestown into the Church in the principal before eventually coming to Bruton Parish Church.
Linda Rowe, retired Colonial Williamsburg research historian, will abide by Outlaw, saying вЂњthat was probably the instance.вЂќ
Outlaw has made the Church in the principal a project that is personal yesteryear almost 50 years since he carried out the very first professional archaeological stock in 1975 of about 2,000 acres called GovernorвЂ™s Land, that was mentioned in several colonial papers and maps. It had been 29 years later on, in 2004, before he had been capable of getting a project that is archaeological at the area.
вЂњWe knew the ballpark precise location of the church, nevertheless the impact could never be discovered he explained until we carefully used machinery to remove the topsoil down to the natural clay. вЂњWe found the builderвЂ™s trench for the building вЂ” 30 by 60 feet вЂ” and in addition identified 210 graves situated round the church inside the church garden,вЂќ that was also identified during excavations.
Two burials had been discovered inside the church impact, including a vault that is underground the north end of this chancel вЂ” the tomb of Elizabeth Bland, spouse of this Rev. William Bland, rector of this church, 1772-1774. a little product in The Virginia Gazette stated Elizabeth Bland died on Dec. 17, 1772.
Outlaw stated the land, for a long time, had been element of a farm where plows were utilized. вЂњIf a chisel plow was in fact utilized, absolutely absolutely nothing will have been discovered regarding the church with the exception of some stone fragments in the region,вЂќ Outlaw explained. вЂњThe current plow area ended up being about ins through the area which stored about 2 ins regarding the builderвЂ™s trench for all of us to get.вЂќ The chisel plow had been utilized elsewhere regarding the farm, вЂњso, we had been really lucky to get anything.вЂќ
The building fell into disrepair following the parishioners departed plus it had been torn down, circa 1858, while the foundation robbed of bricks to be applied elsewhere in brand brand brand new construction.
вЂњThis area moved from a stack of junk and normal debris about 2004,вЂќ Outlaw said, вЂњto a landscaped park using the church building in addition to church fence outlinedвЂќ in the 1.39-acre parcel now owned by the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy, previously the Williamsburg Land Conservancy.
In the last few years, вЂњa partial reconstruction, with handmade bricks, for the corners and doorways associated with the church, as well as the activity of this aisles and lots of benches inside the chancel had been permitted through presents of funds and work,вЂќ he said. In 2007, the church site was dedicated by the Most Rev. Bruce Cameron, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney and Primus of the Episcopal Church of Scotland, who was visiting the area june.
Outlaw explained that saving the house included lots of volunteers along with a farm owner (Al White), then a designer (Henry Stevens) and later the land conservancy, вЂњa rare and delighted ending to development pressures.вЂќ Operating over the side of the park could be the Greensprings Trail, вЂњa 3.5 mile nature path with interpretative indications about environment, historic activities associated with the colonists that are early American Indians,вЂќ the trailвЂ™s website stated.
RoweвЂ™s research in to the James City Parish has found the true names of lots of parish rectors. Based upon precisely as soon as the parish church ended up being relocated through the area to your mainland, retired Colonial Williamsburg research expert, stated her research involving James City Parish suggested the initial rector for the Church regarding the principal might have been the Rev. William Dawson, 1743-1752, additionally president for the university of William & Mary; the Rev. William Preston, 1752-1755, a William & Mary professor; or perhaps the Rev. James Barclay (Berkley), 1757-1758. All of it is determined by once the congregation relocated from Jamestown towards the principal Church.
The final rector ended up being the Rev. James Madison, whom served from 1777 until their death in 1812. Through that time he additionally had been president of William & Mary, plus in 1790 became the very first bishop regarding the Episcopal Church in Virginia. The Church from the principal evidently started to wither after Madison passed away.


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The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and the abbey of Our Lady of Expectation of Zapopan are a 17th-century Franciscan sanctuary built in downtown Zapopan. October Our Lady of Zapopan. (Nuestra Senora de Zapopan). Today the village of Zapopan is a quiet little place not many miles from Guadalajara by an.


Bonad Fragment with Wedding Feast
Swedish bonad fragment showing a scene from the story of the wedding at Cana. The bride is seated in the midst of her guests with Mary and Jesus to her right. On her left, her new husband and the minister lift a goblet of wine in a toast. Beyond them, a wedding guest enjoys the hospitality. On the table before the bride are knives and forks, breads and cakes, and overflowing dishes, as well as two candlesticks with glowing tapers. The inscription at the bottom gives the date, 1818, and the initials of the original owners. Tempera on homemade linen cloth, newly framed with archival materials.
- Height: 21½"
- Width: 43½"
- Depth: 1"
Ref. # 80-01


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This is such a cute story, and hubs is a sucker for anything involving bears! We can't wait to read this to our sweet baby. I have been missing our baby something awful this week. It's amazing to me that I can miss someone so much that I have never even met before, someone who may not even be born yet. I feel like a piece of my heart is missing, but I know that the Lord is connecting our stories every day and it will make that sweet day when he/she is forever in our arms so much better! Until then, we'll just keep preparing our hearts, and wait on the Lord's perfect timing.


1 edition of Psalms and hymns adapted to social, private, and public worship in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church found in the catalog.
Psalms and hymns adapted to social, private, and public worship in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
|Statement||authorized by the General Assembly at her session in Huntsville, Alabama, A.D. 1858.|
|Contributions||Cumberland Presbyterian Church.|
|The Physical Object|
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|Number of Pages||767|
speech of Mr. John Checkley upon his tryal at Boston in New-England
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Diabetes and its management
The Sexual Scene (Transaction/Society book series, TA/S-5)
Memoir of David Scott, R.S.A.
Summary of trade and tariff information
Evaluation of high-resolution digital images for the landscape characterization of Colonia settlements
Marin City memories
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Churches Together in Brussels: churchestogether.be
is a website that seeks to link English speaking Christians in Brussels together from all denominations in a spirit of love and concern, that we might ‘all be one’ as Jesus so earnestly prayed.
IBC (International Baptist Church): ibcbrussels.com/
ETF (Evangelische Theologische Faculteit) Leuven: www.etf.edu/en/
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Hey guys! As you know, I’ve mostly taken a break from touring this year, so if you’re in the Boise, Idaho area I hope you’ll come to this Sunday’s Night of Worship at Eagle Christian Church, where I serve as the worship pastor.
We do these events a few times a year, and it’s not a concert or a typical worship service. It’s essentially 90 minutes of uninterrupted praise.
Childcare is provided for kids 0-K, and there will be a fellowship time (with food!) afterwards. I would love to see you there.


the leadership team
Apostle d. dewayne kemp
our lead pastor
Apostle D Dewayne Kemp is the organizer of The Church of Greater Love in Waldorf, Maryland. Greater Love is a non-denominational, charismatic church focused on making a loving impact in the lives of all people. Greater Love is a church where all individuals and families can grow in the faith and discover true love only found in God. He serves as the North Eastern Regional Overseer within the Harambee Ministers Fellowship. He is also the visionary and founder of the Fountain of Love Fellowship, D Dewayne Kemp Ministries, and the CEO of AGAPE In Action.
Apostle Kemp was raised and nurtured by his loving parents, Dewayne and Etta Kemp. He grew up as a country boy shelling pea, shucking corn, and picking blueberries in southern Georgia. Apostle D now shares his life and love with his children, grandchildren, and a host of godchildren. He has a heart for all people, and freely gives of himself to help others. Helping and being a blessing to others is his passion.
Apostle Kemp received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Colorado Christian Online University. He is now a, pursuing a degree in Christian Counseling at Colorado Christian Online University. Apostle Kemp has over twenty-five years of management experience, ranging from government to nonprofit.
Apostle Kemp is submitted to the Apostolic Covering of Bishop Alan G. Porter of Harambee Ministries Fellowship, Charlotte, NC.
His desire is to preach and teach the Word of God and encourage, equip, embrace, and empower all people from various walks of life to live transformed lives for the Lord. He preaches and teaches with power and authority, with the expectation that the Holy Spirit will convict, comfort, and compel new souls to Christ and the Body to spiritual maturity.
Apostle Kemp stands unyielding on the scripture Romans 8:28; “And we know all things work together for the good of them that love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.”
Evangelist Loretta Bailey, Director to Young Adults and Music & Fine Arts
Youth Pastor Andre Clark Director to Youth Lit For Christ
Lady Shar Clark Co-Director to Youth Lit For Christ
Pastor Melissa McGregor Director to Power In Prayer
EIT Sean Pitts Director Men In Action and Marriage Enrichment
Rev. Patrice Swann Director to Woman of Worship


Some of you many not know this, but my Grand-daddy was a Baptist Preacher...He served in WWII and was such a patriotic man...he LOVED his Country and respected what the men and women who serve do for us!
When he passed away almost 13 years ago, I got his little box of sermons, devotionals and prayers...ALL handwritten AND dated by him!!! It's something that is very special to me especially since his handwriting brings back so many fond memories of the man I loved so much and respected!
Well...I was going through his little box of sermons looking for a wedding prayer or something that can be read at our wedding in honor of my Grand-daddy. While I didn't find anything fitting for the wedding, I did find a Memorial Day Prayer he read in Miles City Park on 5.30.1984....I thought I would share here on my blog in memory of the all the men and women who have given so much for our freedom!
Here goes, written just as it was by my Grand-daddy...
We thank You for the gift of memory and as we look backward to days gone by - days torn by war and strife - may we be thankful for peace -
Many of us know that peace was bought with a price - today we remember those who made the supreme sacrifice by giving their lives that we may enjoy peace -
May we dedicate ourselves anew - that this government of the people - by the people - and for the people may never perish from the earth and may we ask not what our country can do for us - but rather what we can do for our country even as those who have gone before us -
In Jesus name we pray - Amen"


Pastor Randal Richards
516 Maxwell N.W.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Service: 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Night Live Meal: 5:30 p.m. Bible Study 6 p.m.
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world.
Since 1975, we have provided an environment where our congregation can deepen its faith and spiritual discovery. We know how difficult it is to maintain one’s faith when it hits a dry spot, so we make sure our congregation is engaged in various activities that strengthen spiritual development. Also, since youth is a strong foundation for any church, we make sure our younger members have access to the knowledge and guidance necessary for a strong adherence to the teachings of Jesus Christ.


1 edition of Capuchin Franciscans. found in the catalog.
|LC Classifications||BX3102.2 .C35 1985|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||3 v. :|
|LC Control Number||86172662|
The Capuchin Franciscans are a Roman Catholic religious order of brothers and priests, inspired by the ideals of St. Francis. Francis was a unique and dynamic individual who lived life with a passion for peace, honesty and charity. While society was turning away from Christian values, Francis embraced the message of Christ and lived simply, serving the poor. The Capuchins were founded in Capuchins of central Canada is a Roman Catholic priest and brotherhood of Franciscans orders within the Catholic Church, founded in by Saint Francis of.
The Rule of Chapter I. In the name of the Lord begins the life of the Friars Minor. The Rule and life of the Friars Minor is this, namely, to observe the Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ, by living in obedience, without anything of one's own, and in chastity. Capuchin Franciscans, Denver, Colorado. K likes. Capuchin Franciscans - Province of St. Conrad.
The Capuchin Franciscans — Province of St. Conrad said two of the 13 friars are dead and five have left the order. Nine men on the list spent time serving in Colorado, according to an audit. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow more.
Notes on Cyprus, 1905
Some productive consequences of Engels law
Hearing on H.R. 10082, To Authorize the Attendance of the Marine Band at the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Cincinnati, Ohio
Breakthrough Windows Vista
Voyage up the Nile
Type Catalog of Fossil Invertebrates
Uncle Toms cabin
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Annual Report & Accounts.
Discourses delivered at Notre-Dame de Québec during the triduum of the Society of St.-Vincent-de-Paul on the 21st, 22nd & 23rd December 1863
In addition to works by Capuchins, there is a second compendium of books about Capuchins. Currently the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin has 15 canonized members, 43 beatified members, 22 venerable brethren, and members whose cause for canonization is in progress (Servant of God).
Capuchin, an autonomous branch of the first Franciscan order of religious men, begun as a reform movement by Matteo da Bascio in The Capuchins are noted for their austerity, simplicity, and poverty and remain actively engaged in missionary and social work.
Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.
The Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Mary serve the People of God and every friar is dedicated to bringing about the Kingdom of God here on earth by serving their brothers and sisters in Christ and offering them a witness to the Gospel life as lived by St.
Francis of Assisi. Franciscans (frănsĬs´kənz), members of several Roman Catholic religious orders following the rule of St. Francis (approved by Honorius III, ). There are now three organizations of Franciscan friars: the Friars Minor [Lat.
abbr., Capuchin Franciscans. book (the second largest order in the Roman Catholic Church; only the Jesuit order is larger), formerly called the Observants; the Friars Minor Capuchin.
Addressing the Virus of Injustice. Our brother Rich Zelik, OFM Capuchin Franciscans. book, led a Prayer Service for Racial Justice on Friday, J When the Parish of Our Lady of Mt Carmel discussed having a Parish Prayer Service on Racial Justice, Franciscan Sr.
Patricia Mahoney, OSF, Associate Director for Pastoral and Social Outreach for the parish suggested that our brother Rich be asked to lead it and.
The Franciscans are a group of related mendicant religious orders within the Catholic Church, founded in by Saint Francis of orders include the Order of Friars Minor, the Order of Saint Clare, and the Third Order of Saint adhere to the teachings and spiritual disciplines of the founder and of his main associates and followers, such as Clare of Assisi, Anthony of.
Capuchin Franciscan Friars Province of the Sacred Stigmata of St. Francis, joyfully observe a life of simplicity, guided by contemplative prayer and brotherhood, that we may better embrace the Gospel and minister to others, preferentially to the poor and marginalized.
Sojan Parapilly will be the main celebrant for Sunday Mass, August 2 from St. Francis Friary Chapel. The Mass will be live-streamed starting at AM, Mountain. Capuchins are a 16th century reform of the Franciscan Order, recognized by the Church as a legitimate branch of the Order of Friars Minor founded by Saint Francis of Assisi.
The name given the Order by Saint Francis-Friars Minor-tells us two key things about Franciscan and Capuchin identity.
Friar means brother. Franciscans are brothers. Capuchin Franciscan, priest Optional Memorial for Capuchin Franciscans and Capuchin Poor Clares. Not celebrated by other Franciscans. Diego José was born into a noble family at Cádiz (Spain) on Ma On Ma he began his novitiate year among the Friars Minor Capuchin at Seville.
Gifted by God with. In a number of letters to St. Conrad interspersed throughout the biography, the author manages to show the relevance of Conrad’s life for readers today.
While there have been several books written on the life of St. Conrad in German, this is the first new book on the saint published in English since Price: $ Shipping: $ Franciscans aim to follow in the footprints of Jesus Christ, to live a lively and true fraternity, rooted in a spirit of prayer, to which all work comes second.
A Franciscan fraternity is a cell of the church, open to all and involved in following Christ and Francis of Assisi for today’s world. We are a Catholic religious order of brothers and priests committed to living the gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Inspired by the life and writings of St Francis of Assisi, we strive to authentically live a life of prayer, fraternity and ministry as brothers in simplicity, humility and joy.
Capuchin Franciscan Friars- Province of St. Augustine. 5, Followers Catholic Church. Casey Cole, OFM a journey from what we know to what we do not know to know and understand our own self is the real knowledge in the book of Genesis chapter three verse nine we read The God call to the man and said to him where are you to look at what.
The First Order includes three branches: the earliest branch, dating back to Francis himself, and are known as “Franciscans” or “Observants,” who are a religious order of men; the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, or simply “Capuchins;” and the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, or simply “Conventuals.”.
In the Holy Land, while at a Franciscan hostel for pilgrims, he befriended a fellow traveler who turned out to be a film producer-author who had stayed with the Capuchin friars on mission in Papua New Guinea and whose book Fr.
Blaine had just read. A new book on the history of the Capuchin’s early missionary efforts in Papua New Guinea is now available.
Only the Beginnings, written by Fr. Blaine Burkey,is pages, complete with photos, diagrams and book is a real treasure for anyone interested in the history of the Capuchin’s involvement in Papua New Guinea or in the history of Catholic missions for that.
Capuchin Vocation Office | S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL | (Office) | [email protected] © The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order, Inc.
Capuchin Franciscan preacher and author Richard Hart is the head of the Capuchin Preachers of the St. Joseph Province of the Capuchin Order and has preached worldwide. Hart resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has written several books including HOW CHRISTIAN ARE YOU?, PREACHING: THE SECRET TO PARISH REVIVAL and PREACHER AS RISK TAKER.
Gerard Gallagher – Pastoral Coordinator with the Archdiocese of Dublin – will speak at the 6pm Mass on Saturday 22nd of February to promote his book of Lent reflections.
This excellent book provides daily inspiration to help us focus our hearts and minds this Lent. Copies of the book will be available for sale at a special price of five euro.Capuchin Century Book: Commemorating the origin of the Province of St.
Joseph at Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin - Jthe first permanent Capuchin Foundation in America by Capuchins (Book) Franciscan studies ().We Capuchin friars could not exist today, and carry forward our outreach ministries, without the help and support of many friends and benefactors, so we confidently put ourselves in their hands.
And we are most aware of our duty to give our benefactors the witness of poverty, fraternity and Franciscan joy, and to pray for them constantly.


I was reading the Got Questions article on demonology, and something hit me that I’d never noticed before. Satan fell for the sin of pride, the sin of wanting to be greater than God. And what did he tempt Adam and Eve to do? Exactly the same thing. Satan knew full well the results of that particular sin, the appalling separation it brought, but he went out of his way to drag innocent humans into it as well. He corrupted creation in the best way he knew how, and delighted in making it share in his fall, out of spite, with sadistic glee. There aren’t words to describe how sick that is.
I suppose I don’t often think about how evil Satan is, so this realisation came as something of a shock. Thank God, though that Satan is defeated, and destined to Hell. However, it should also serve as a stark reminder: be on your guard, and don’t fall for the devil’s favourite game. We should never try to grab hold of equality with God, like he did, but instead recognise him as Lord, as the one who gave his life to save us, and adopt us as his children. God is no tyrant. He’s a father who gave everything he had to save his enemies. He’s a friend who looked past his revulsion at our sin, and took it on himself. And he’s a king, enthroned over everything we are, taking us by the hand and leading us through the fog of tomorrow. Now that’s someone worth serving.
When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty)…
If you were to change the course of human history, how many people would you use? A whole country? An army? A committee of influential diplomats? How about 120 fishermen, tax collectors, and nobodies? 120. They only just filled a room, and yet, despite their diminutive size, they turned humanity upside down. Despite the fact that they looked to all the world like a helpless bunch of leaderless heretics, their ‘spiritual lineages’ have burst forward through time, and their legacies have been written on billions of hearts.
So what changed? What, or who, gave them this power to shake the planet?
At Pentecost, God poured out his Holy Spirit on the early Christians, and it was because of him that the Gospel was so universally spread. He worked in and through believers, using them to reach out with his love, transform lives, and essentially bring humanity back from the dead. Just like he’s doing today.
What really struck me about the verse, though, was the familiarity of ‘120’. It’s pretty much the number of folk in Christian Union. I don’t know about you, but what with events week looming ever closer, I find it very encouraging to see just how much God can do with a bunch of randomers crowded into a small room, or perhaps an out-of-use student club. We may not even be 1% of the uni population, but, by his Holy Spirit, God brought over a billion people to him with 120. How can we doubt his power to change the campus with us?


to prompt conversation.
But that's exactly what happened.
I was waiting for my daughter to get out of dance class, when a very nice gentleman that was doing that same thing, asked me where I had gotten my shirt.
It was a shirt I had bought last summer when I chaperoned for my oldest sons mission team trip to Mingo County, West Virginia. The gentleman proceeded to tell me how wonderful that was and that he was a youth minister that also went on mission trips...mostly to the New York area. How wonderful that there are people out there that will share their time and love of Christ to help others.
Amazing how a few simple words can spark conversation.
|Saying on back of shirt|


Official Church Halloween Policy: Moral Decision Making in Mormondom# 8(This is an occasional series that discusses normative questions. Too often we do not consider the inferences and implications of what we do. In short, we fail to realize when a moral decision is necessary.
This occasional series will do so. Readers LDS& Mormon Blogs is a portal for mainstream blogs about The Church Costume Ideas for the Church Halloween Festival Probably the most important part of Christianity is going to Halloween Festivals at church that dont use the word Halloween. This is because Church halloween costume guidelines is supposedly the devils day, but thats crap because everyone knows the devils day is Monday, but whatever.
GOODWILL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS You must read the following rules, terms and conditions before submitting any photo entries, and by submitting, acknowledge that you agree to these rules, terms and conditions. NO PURCHASE Oct 26, 2007 Tomorrow night I'm going to a Halloween Party (well they call it fall festival) at my Church and we are supposed to wear costumes. A friend and I aren't dressing up for Halloween, but we need costumes.
What is something easy, inexpensive, and Church appropriate that we could be? Are you looking for Christian Halloween costumes to scare the Hades out of your holiday?
These Biblethemed outfits are perfect for Christian teens. A Christian Halloween costume may sound like an oxymoron, but some believers do actually dress up and celebrate Also, if your church hosts a At least half of the costume must be created from materials other than a commercially available Halloween costume.
Store bought accessories, makeup, masks, hats, components, etc. however are acceptable. Oct 10, 2008 Couple's Costume ideas for church Halloween party? My husband and I are going to our church's trunk or treat party the wednesday before halloween. We wanted to do a couple's costume. Halloween Costume Guidelines From Student Council The members of Sheridans Student Council offer the guidelines below for Halloween costumes.
We know youre looking forward to the upcoming Halloween festivities! Oct 29, 2011 The Jesus Church of Latterday Saints and some of its members fought back against criticism Friday after a flier for a Halloween event said no crossgender costumes were allowed, Utahs Nov 18, 2009 Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trickortreating, carving jackolanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating sweet treats.
Ancient Origins of Halloween


Welcome to North Hills Baptist Church!
Our main service is at 10:30 AM in the Baca Center in Round Rock. Click here for directions and details.
Online giving is now enabled! Click here!
Matching Funds Challenge!
This Sunday, 8/2/2015, we were excited to announce a matching funds pledge of $20,000 for our "Place for Changing Lives" initiative
!! Every dollar that our church folks put towards the building fund between now and the end of this year will be matched up to $20,000*. This is an exciting challenge for NHBC!!
Be sure that any contributions are clearly marked "Building Fund".
Our Fourth Anniversary
NHBC recently celebrated its fourth anniversary with a special service. Pastor Van Delinder announced our "A place for changing lives" initiative.


Welcome to FPC!
We hope you experience a warm welcome and a sense of God’s presence while worshipping and fellowshipping with our church family.
At FPC we believe that God is writing a story of hope for all in the world and YOU are an integral player in the story!
Help us to get to know you by signing the friendship pads as they are passed during the service. Thank you for coming; we look forward to becoming a part of your story!
Now that I’m here, what’s my next step?
† Join us for coffee and fellowship following worship;
† Attend a Sunday school class, Bible study or fellowship event;
† Serve through our Volunteer Ministry;
† Meet others by joining a small group;
† Join us at HeBrews, and meet new friends;
† Sign up for Membership Exploration, an opportunity to meet others, learn about our mission and values, hear our pastors’ stories and connect into our large church
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Traditional worship services in the sanctuary
Contemporary worship in Fellowship Hall
with Lavon Stevens and the CrossRoads Band
9:45 & 11:00 a.m. -
Nursery from 8:30 a.m. - noon
Join us for Fellowship Time in the Gathering Space after each worship service!


Jesus Calling Devotional this morning the writer had me turn to I Peter 2: 22-24:
“He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
Jesus didn't retaliate. He didn't make threats. He didn't blubber to friends about how wrongfully he'd been treated. He didn't take it into His own hands but He gave the responsibility over to God the Father who judges fairly.
As I read this today my mind went to specific places where I've been deeply hurt in the past 20 years. I also thought of the verse that for many years now has been one of my life verses Philippians 3:10: I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
It's a slow learning process...a lifelong one to my way of thinking...this becoming like Him. I've suffered things at the hands of others who misunderstood, who gossiped, who never checked their perceptions with me. Much of my reaction in this suffering has not been like Christ's was. But I also see how the LORD honors my prayer when I ask Him to continue to teach me, to continue to change my heart in this area. Sometimes it's hard to pray that prayer because I KNOW that He will then set up a situation in which I learn in a deeper way what this life verse means. Sometimes it takes a long time for me to be willing to pray it...
But, even before seeing this verse today, I'd been praying for relational healing during this Daniel Fast...and He has set up a situation...


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