You’re good Oh God when I can’t see a thing You’re still good when I can’t fight and when my hope dies You’re sovereign when I can’t seem to see your plan My soul is seeking rest, the rest only you can provide My heart breaks because every dream I chase turns to chaff You’re […]Read More Speechless
I pray to the God who is most faithful I praise the Lord who is most holy I am reminded of Your words as I lose sleep tonight You are the only living and true God You listen as I earnestly seek You and You tell me that You get me, You understand the space […]Read More Why I Praise
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7 ESV This peace descends when we bring our petitions and worries to God and submit them to Him, that’s the summary of the verse before this one and this peace comes after letting go of our […]Read More Rest. A seemingly foreign concept
I am laughing as I type this because I am preaching to myself. This Type A, gotta have control chick, is getting served by the Holy Spirit. For as long as I can remember, I am the planner, the fixer, the efficient “seeing problems from a mile away” type gal. I love organisation, I thrive […]Read More It’s Never THAT Serious!
It is my desire, to dwell in your presence Jesus It is my desire to hear from You Holy Spirit It is my desire to be filled with all of who You are as You empty me of who I am It is my desire to love you with reckless abandon, with every part of […]Read More Oh to fellowship with You
To my soul I say, wait on the Lord His ways are not yours and His timing doesn’t suit your plans To my soul I say, hope in the Lord He has never left, promises never to leave, what more do you need? To my soul I say, be satisfied in the Lord He is […]Read More To My Soul I Say
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”Psalm 100:4 NIV I often come into the presence of the Lord with more supplications than thank offerings. Life is full of issues and as we keep “adulting” the issues or circumstances often get harder and hurt more […]Read More Gratitude


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RE is taught according to the agreed syllabus, and it is taught in every year. The subject is offered at GCSE level. It is taught in a non-denominational manner and the aim is to develop an awareness of faith and an interest in moral issues.
Pupils make a study of contemporary issues such as world poverty, violence, the use of money, prejudice and the family. As a preparation for adult life, pupils are encouraged to develop an understanding, respect and tolerance towards other people.
The Act of Collective Worship
We are a sufficiently small school to meet together at the same time. Assemblies are broadly Christian and non-denominational and are an integral part of the children’s educational experience. They are one way in which we are able to encourage social, spiritual, moral and cultural development. Parents may withdraw their children from all or part of the religious education and collective worship provided. If parents wish to do this they should contact the headteacher who will make alternative arrangements.


St. Francis of Assisi Church Wedding in Raleigh, North Carolina
Date | October 22, 2016
Wedding Venue | St. Francis of Assisi Church, Raleigh, NC
Photographer | Laura Kesler Photography, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
Highlights from today's beautiful morning wedding at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh, NC!
This was a challenging wedding to photograph, in that flash/supplemental light could not be used during the ceremony, but it was such a lovely ceremony! There is something very special about morning weddings, and the service was so unique and peaceful. I enjoyed documenting this wedding so much!
For more information about Laura Kesler Photography wedding photography services, click here.


Updated: Apr 15
There is no such thing as heaven or hell as we've been led to perceive them. You are either in heaven or hell here on earth based on what you are creating for yourself.
You are living the consequences of your own decisions, thoughts, actions, or inactions.
God loves you exactly as you are, you do not have to change or do anything differently for God to love you. When you learn to love yourself unconditionally as God does, you will change, everything will shift for the better for you.
Anything you want to manifest in this life is possible, your faith can move mountains. You can design the life, relationship, career, or experience that answers each and every one your needs and wants. It is already there for you, you just have to bring it forward Take the time to explore in depth what it is that you you really want and focus your faith and energy there instead of on what you believe you lack.
It is up to you to choose what you want for your life, positive or negative. God and the universal energy will support those choices. That which you choose to think about, focus on, dwell on, and act on will manifest itself as your reality.
Be kind to yourself, be patient, be conscious in all of your actions, even breathing.
Be present in every experience of your life and make sure your energy and focus is in the direction you wish your life to go.
It really is that simple.


If the event is listed as sold out please call us at 661-944-2178 for real time availability and waiting list. Office hours are from 8:30am- 5:00pm (closed for mass & lunch *11:45a.m- 1:30pm) Check in time starts at 3:00p.m. Check out time is at 10:00a.m. (exceptions may apply).
HILDEGARD OF BINGEN: Prophet of the Cosmic Christ
Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 13, 2019
This retreat will focus on the spirituality of St. Hildegard, 12th century Benedictine abbess who was named Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI. We will consider selected passages of her writings, and in particular her Scivias, to come to a greater awareness of her Christology, her cosmology, and her monastic spirituality, as well as her "way of the heart" on the spiritual journey. Ample time for personal prayer and reflection will be provided.
Fr. Stephen Coffey, a Massachusetts native, is a monk of the Camaldolese Congregation of the Order of St. Benedict and lives at the Monastery of the Risen Christ in San Luis Obispo, where he is director of oblates. He is a retreat director, spiritual director, and is involved in other formation ministries at the Hermitage in Big Sur and at San Lorenzo Seminary in Santa Ynez. He is a graduate of St. John's School of Theology in Collegeville, MN and holds degrees in Christian Spirituality from Creighton in Omaha and in Pastoral Leadership from Chaminade in Honolulu.


A happy band from far and near
We meet to learn the right to dare
Beloved Home! Dear College hail
Our love for thee shall never fail.
Chorus : For God is all our strength
In Him we do and dare
The right against the wrong
We will cherish and revere
Then firmly let us stand
United heart and hand
And pray that God may ever bless
Our College days.
We gather round where all may sing
Glad songs of praise, of trust and love
Where youthful hearts may find the way
That leads to light and endless days.
God our Father, source of all goodness, we believe that you are present in the whole creation. We humbly ask of you to watch over this College and its Inmates. Bless our parents, our teachers, our friends and well-wishers. Help us to grow as responsible women, caring for every kind of neighbour, especially our less fortunate brothers and sisters. May every prayer and work of ours begin with you and happily end with you.
Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us. – Amen.


I heard Dr. Lance Wallnau say that SMALL is the NEW BIG in the Kingdom of God. This is a very profound statement. It reveals God’s way of invading this earth with Heaven’s reality.
To mention a few examples of this: God planted the Garden of Eden (heaven on earth) for Adam to steward, rule, manage and expand to the rest of the earth; God called one man, Abraham and blessed him to be a blessing to all nations; David a shepherd boy grew to be a greatest king of Israel; Jesus, born in a manger, the Savior of the world, King of all Kings and the list goes on. The parable of the mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32) illustrates that SMALL is BIG in the Kingdom. Here’s what I got from this beautiful parable of Jesus.
First, the seed of the Kingdom is SOURCED from another world (Heaven’s perfect realm). And like the mustard seed the BIG POTENTIAL (power, nature, life, influence, increase, blessings, etc) of the Kingdom is hidden within a small package.
Secondly, it MUST BE SOWN in the RIGHT SOIL. In the parable of the sower and the seed the soil refers to the heart and the same is true here. These Kingdom seeds come to us in different ways- a word from God, an encounter of His Presence, a prophetic promise, a divine insight, a thought, an idea, a desire, a hunger, a longing, or a quest for meaning and significance, etc. Heaven never cease to sow the seeds of the Kingdom in the hearts of men. I fully believe that right this very moment there are countless ones out there who have been faithfully nurturing the mustard seeds in their hearts that would soon become the trees of the Kingdom filling the earth with heaven’s influence in the coming days. It is so crucial to know the things we have received from Him so we could steward them properly. What seeds are you nurturing in your heart? How’s the growth of each of them? What have you done to cultivate them?
Third, there is a PROCESS of growth. We cannot force growth. But we could hasten its process by providing the right soil, environment, nutrients and care. Each stage of the process is essential. We see this in the lives of Moses, David, Joseph and Jesus. All of them went through a process. The PROCESS that we go through prepares us for the PROMOTION that’s coming. Our responses to the processes and tests determine our growth, capacity, influence and authority. It is the process that brings out our true value. To illustrate this, a diamond is rare and valuable because of the process it has to go through before it is sold in expensive jewelry stores.
Fourth, the seed will grow to its FULLNESS. In the parable the mustard seed became a huge tree and the birds of the air came to nest in its branches. This is wonderful, the seed becoming a tree- A MOMENT becoming a MOVEMENT and a PROMISE in your life becoming a PLATFORM of BLESSINGS for the next generations. This is the CONVERGENCE of what God has called us to BE and to DO. At that point, the mustard seed in us becomes a tree that attracts others to come. And like the birds nesting on the branches, people will find shelter, rest, productivity, sustenance, and a higher perspective (from heaven to earth) in life from what we have done and what we have become in Him. I believe this is how we influence the world with heaven’s reality.
Have a moment with the Father today. Ask Him what Kingdom seeds you have within your heart? Do you recognize the stages of growth for each of them? What does the future look like for you once these seeds become Kingdom trees of influence to the world?


(30 Apr 2011)
"Lady dieing of cancer [she's not saved] please pray"
I have a friend on FB. She said I could ask others to pray for a lady dieing of cancer. Here's what she said
"Dear family,There is a young believer who is in a very tragic situation. Her mother is dying of cancer and does not know Jesus. She was raised as a Roman Catholic and abused by the nuns in school. Her sister's family is under heavy demonic influence, and the rest of the family is wanting a Priest to visit her mother. A. wishes to have a born-again Minister visit her mom, however all of the Chaplains are 'denominational'. Prayers for this young woman, her family, and her mother to find salvation before she passes. Thank you, and May the Lord Bless!"


- A Catholic Christian community that loves you without judgment or guilt? - Affirmation of your individual conscience and your state of life: single, celibate, partnered, or married? - Holy Communion for all who wish to receive? - A spiritual place of healing and acceptance? - A return to the original values Christ taught? - The joy and peace of God’s Word, the Liturgy and the Sacraments? -A progressive worldview?
We welcome you and yours. The peace of Christ be with you!


Women's Ministry Contact
Women's Ministry at Joy desires that all women experience life to the fullest as believers in Jesus Christ. We offer a wide variety of opportunities to encourage women in their spiritual growth and help them connect with others. It is our goal that every woman be: embraced by God's grace, empowered by His Spirit, established in His Word and engaged in serving others.
For more information about events, call the church office at 623-561-0500.
Bible Studies for Women
Our Women’s Bible Studies are open to women of all ages, interests and backgrounds. You don't have to be a member of Joy to attend. It is a great place to make new friends, laugh, sing and grow. You can pre-register for any class by calling Linda at 623-561-0500 x269 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.org.
Childcare is offered for mothers or grandmothers who are attending class. Older preschoolers (3-5 years old) will enjoy an exciting program designed to meet their needs. Babies and toddlers will enjoy loving care in the nursery, located in Kid Kountry. Because of State law, we can only provide
childcare for children with mothers or grandmothers on campus.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Genesis
Join us for a Bible study on Genesis led by Shannon Hoffpauir. The class meets in the Worship Center at 10 AM on Wednesdays and is for moms of all ages. Shannon.Hoffpauir@joyonline.org
Precious Moments Bible Study/Fellowship
Join us for Precious Moments Women’s Bible study on Thursdays at 9:15 AM in The Bridge. We begin with refreshments, a brief devotion and fellowship. At 10 AM we offer the following three Bible studies:
I. Daniel (video/discussion by Beth Moore). Led by Judy Price. Join Beth Moore in this faith-building study of prophecy and learn how to live with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society. The prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture and to confront temptations and threats. Today, believers in Jesus Christ face many of the same trials.
II. Protected by God: How to Walk in the Full Armor of God. Led by Lynette Vatsass. God has provided everything we need for protection and yet we as Christians often miss the blessing by not putting on the armor He has provided. We can claim this gift by receiving, knowing, talking, thinking and walking the Word of God, and by replacing the habits of self-doubt, negative thoughts, critical remarks and low expectations
with the positive assurances found in scripture.
III. How to Grow in Christ. Led by Carol Campbell. Discover the tools of faith and prayer to use in your daily walk. We will learn about Spiritual maturity to overcome everyday trials.
3-D (Diet, Discipline & Discipleship)
Led by Sharon Gallego at 9:30 AM in Room 302. If you are on a journey of reclaiming your life for God, or rediscovering your true self after a period of living “out of control” in some way, you may need this wisdom! Learn how to make every day a new beginning.
Sunday Bible Study: Genesis
Led by Sharon Gallego at 11:00 AM in Room 302. Genesis, the first book of the Bible, unfolds the record of the beginning of the world, of human history, of family, of civilization, of salvation. It is the story of God’s purpose and plan for his creation. Study Genesis and be encouraged. There is hope! No matter how dark the world situation seems, God has a plan. No matter how insignificant, useless or sinful and separated from God you feel, God loves you and wants to use you in His plan.
Fun & Crafts
Dress a Girl Around the World
Meets in the Worship Center Lobby-East on Thursdays at 11:30 AM. Bring a pillowcase and make a dress for girls in Africa and India. Call Mae Jackson for details. 602-938-4269 or email@example.com.
Come alone or bring your spouse Thursdays at 11:30 AM in the Worship Center Lobby-West. Beginning to advanced players are welcome. Call Sharon at 602-978-0166 for more information.
Mom to Mom: A group especially for moms!
Meeting every other Friday morning at 9:30 AM. Mom to Mom is a biblically based parenting program designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women. If you long for interaction with women who have similar challenges and want to raise children with character, integrity, and joy, this is the group for you. Each week the lesson will center around 20-25 minute DVD sessions featuring Linda Anderson on the subject of “Inside-Out Parenting.”


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Since 1981, we have worked with churches and families throughout Missouri and Illinois. There isn’t any scenario we haven’t seen before. This 30+ years of experience is what allows us to give you the advice you need when choosing your next church insurance policy.
About Vic Miller
Vic and his family stay involved at Harvester Christian Church, where he and his wife continue to work with high schoolers.
He has been involved with several organizations, including international student ministry. Vic gladly gives his time and resources to impact different ministries and programs that are important to him.
“We actively demonstrate our care about your church ministry and missions,” says Vic.
His goal in working with churches is this: To transfer his passion for people and ministry to helping clients save insurance dollars, while still receiving the best coverage possible.
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I Lay In Zion Mp3 Download / 2013-12-11
No Other Foundation - But Yahshua! All of my music can be purchased @ http://cdbaby.com/artist/blakehigginbotham.
Awake O Israel - Zeal of God - I Lay in Zion with Lyrics
"I Lay In Zion" with Joseph Bellomo (closing song)
Local Christian Assembly. Tribute to pastor Joseph Coleman. May his soul rest in peace.
I Lay in Zion
I Lay in Zion Recorded and produced by Perfected Praise Productions.
I LAY IN ZION / THE LORD IS BUILDING JERUSALEM (by Bacolod Foursquare P&W) 2011-JAN-30
I LAY IN ZION / THE LORD IS BUILDING JERUSALEM (by Bacolod Foursquare P&W) 2011-JAN-30 during the JAN-30-2011 SUNDAY SERVICE PRAISE & WORSHIP PRAISE TEAM: So...
Praise Night I lay in Zion
CTJ's 28th Anniversary.
Hallelujah / I lay in Zion Medley
Consuming Fire Records Artist Clarence Hooks Jr, For more info http://consumingfiremedia.net/clarencehooks.cfm.
I Lay a Stone in Zion.mov
a song about perseverance on our spiritual path. Building our spiritual selves like a home built stone by stone. Original lyrics based on bilblical scripture...
Medley I lay in Zion Danced like David danced Through our God we shall do valiantly
Peaceful Zion Mass Choir - Since I Laid My Burdens Down
Peaceful Zion Baptist Church mass choir sings a powerful and soul-stirring gospel rendition of "Since I Laid My Burdens Down", led by Velda Virgil. This is a...
Since I Laid My Burden Down Mt Zion Youth
Mt Zion Youth Sunday.
A Sure Foundation
This is an original song and is based off of Isaiah 28: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one wh...
Tómame (Lay me down) Cover by ZION
Cover de "Lay me down" de Chris Tomlin. Síguenos en FACEBOOK como /zionalabanza VE NUESTRO PRIMER VIDEO :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjupR51IlV8 Grabado...
Cornerstone - Hillsong (acoustic cover by aLio)
New upload (finally... I know it's been a long time.. my apologies ^^") * ** Share it around, subscribe, like it etc. to support me! ** Facebook: http://ww...
Varuvin Yeshuvinnarikil-Christian Song-Malayalam-antonjoy
Come Near to Jesus Taste how good God is ... Is.6:5, Jer.1:9 WORD OF GOD IS PURIFY US. (Rom 23:23-26) Salvation is free those believe the Word of God. Salvat...
ישעיהו כח לָכֵן שִׁמְעוּ דְבַר יְהוָה אַנְשֵׁי לָצוֹן Isaiah28
לָכֵן שִׁמְעוּ דְבַר יְהוָה אַנְשֵׁי לָצוֹן מֹשְׁלֵי הָעָם הַזֶּה אֲשֶׁר בִּירוּשָׁלִָם. טו כִּי אֲמַרְתֶּם כָּרַתְנוּ בְרִית אֶת מָוֶת וְעִם שְׁאוֹל עָשִׂי...
Cornerstone - Jesus is the Rock
Get Resources at http://www.mediatunes.com/praisemusic/Cornerstone_Jesus_is_the_Rock.php Acts 4:10-12 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Is...
MUSIC OF DECEPTION! *+*
Published on May 20, 2013 by pengharapan05 THE ALMIGHTY GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB IS SPEAKING TODAY ABOUT HIS ORIGINAL PLAN WITH MUSIC. THE LORD IS SHA...
YOU LAID ASIDE YOUR MAJESTY (BY) AHDULAY & BLEZZ ZION
WE WORSHIP YOU OH MIGHTY GOD. THERE IS NON LIKE YOU. LOVE YOU.
"ZEALOUS OVER ZION" Dance - Ted Pearce
http://www.NewHeightsDance.com LYRICS BELOW Performed by Simchat Adonai Dance Team LIKE New Heights Dance on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NewHeightsDanc...
CULTURE - SLICE OF MOUNT ZION (ONE STONE)
For Joseph,Respect.Written,produced and arranged by Joseph HILL. Joseph Hill, vocals and percussion Albert Walker, vocals Ire'land Malomo, vocals Performed b...
Richard Coffey Jr. - Since I Laid My Burdens Down
richard coffey jr. & co performing glory, glory, hallelujah at the miller street homecoming concert in orange park fl (4-14-12).
Since I laid my burdens down -MOLF choir
Who Do You Say I Am? - (Inspirational Christian Music Video) ~ Lex Luces
"Therefore, thus says the Lord God: See, I am laying a stone in Zion, a stone that has been tested, A precious cornerstone as a sure foundation; he who puts ...


Trinity has given me the greatest gift, Peace of Mind! I have taken care of my grandsons since their mom went back to work. Knowing that they are happy and safe means the world to me. Thank you, thank you for this wonderful gift Trinity!
"Trinity is our second home. 9 years and counting. Jamie and Emily have become young ladies with the help of amazing teachers, parents and friends. Would not trade our experience with Trinity Episcopal School... We could not ask for anything better.." 😊😊
Bobby and Vibha Patel
" What a blessing it is to know that when I drop my son and daughter off at school every morning, they will be learning from educators who not only are passionate about children, but who share their love of the Lord as well. I am indebted to those at TES who serve in cultivating my kids' hearts for Christ and am overwhelmed by the joy they bring out in them. Thank you Trinity Knights!"
There are so many wonderful things to say about Trinity. We honestly cannot think of one negative thing to say. We love that our daughter is in an environment where there is mutual respect among the students as well as the staff. If we had to describe Trinity in two words it would be love and respect. Being the parents of a daughter we appreciate that she attends a school where every boy from youngest to oldest is respectful to the female students. Every boy we have encountered readily holds the door for the female students or assists them if they need help. This may be a trivial matter to some but to us it speaks volumes not only about the school but about the parents raising these young men. We want to say thank you to those parents. We are grateful our daughter is part of a school family that has parents who are teaching their children love and respect and a school that reinforces those lessons taught at home.
Kristen and Paul Fugler
Trinity provides an environment that allows children to excel. Students that attend Trinity believe they can succeed because goals are set and more often than not, not just met but surpassed. Trinity is not just a school, but a family!
Trinity truly is a special place—you feel the warmth as soon as you enter the front doors. The children are happy and you can see them growing emotionally, physically, and educationally from the first moment they join the Trinity family. The staff are caring professionals who treat each child as if they are their own. Trinity is a cozy school, small in size but great in warmth, teaching staff, support and education.
The class size and attention each student receives makes for an outstanding learning environment.
Two of our children attend Trinity and we have had a wonderful experience. They both always feel cared for. We appreciate the attention and dedication of all the teachers. My kids love learning and appreciate learning which I attribute to the quality of the program at TES.


Putting Feet to the dream
We Glorify God in our promotion of Gospel Centred ministry throughout British Columbia:
- We demonstrate our unity in the Spirit through a collaborative network of pastors and church leaders.
- We advocate for principles and practices that proclaim the transforming Gospel.
- We stir one another up to love and good works.
- We strive side by side so that we might stand firm in one spirit, for the faith of the Gospel.
In crafting our TGC-BC Purpose Statement we have given voice to the suggestions expressed by our survey participants that TGC-BC church leaders need to work together across denominational boundaries.
Often times the real intention of a “Purpose Statement” lies in between the lines. We share common cause in our desire to bring glory to our Lord but we tend to work in church and denominational silos. How much more effective could we be, if could find a way to combine our resources, to mutually support one another, to provide hope to the wounded or share great ideas for ministry? The Gospel Coalition does a wonderful job at providing resources, teaching and conferences. The missing ingredient for many of us is the closer supportive relationships with fellow leaders in our geographical area. One of the words we often use to describe this desired relationship is “affinity” for one another. The dictionary term for the word affinity implies an inherent likeness or agreement; close resemblance or connection. Is this not what Christ had in mind for His people?
Philippians 2:1–2 (ESV) So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
I think we would all agree that we cannot accomplish God’s perfect plan without some heavenly help and I would encourage each of you to place TGC-BC on your daily prayer list. If you know of leaders or situations that could use some support or encouragement please reach out and we will bring resources to the situation. Remember this is your organization and will only be as successful as our combined contributions. Write us and give us your thoughts.


Carlene Evans ,age 84, of Springdale, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born June 28, 1935, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to JC and Doll Gibbs. She loved her Lord, her family and her church where she loved to sing.
Carlene is preceded in death by her parents and sister Verba Gibbs. She is survived by her husband
of 68 years, Arlie Lee Evans; three children Tonya Harrison and husband Danny, Vickie Trammel and husband Bob, Rick Evans and wife Marietta (all from Springdale); her grandchildren Tony Harrison and wife Christy, Kacee Harrison Philip and husband Sam, Chandra Trammel Rogers and husband Brian, Clinton Trammel, Lindy Evans Janes and husband Clifton, Nicholas Evans and wife Brooke; as well as seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday August 26th from 5:00-7:00pm at Westfield Chapel in Springdale.
A Home Going Celebration will be held Tuesday, August 27th at 11:00 am in The Cathedral Chapel at Christian Life Cathedral ,1285 Millsap Rd.Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703.
Online condolences www.WestfieldChapel.com


A typical Catholic will wake up early in the morning and gather up everybody to attend an Easter Sunday mass. Unfortunately, I woke up late and I don’t have anybody to go with so I spent my Easter Sunday having a late breakfast almost close to brunch watching Paranormal Activity 4. I tried using the WordPress app in my iPhone 5 and it didn’t work so what I did I just uploaded the video directly to my YouTube account so that I can just use the link to upload it here. I hope u like it. I’ll try to upload more videos for my blog.
Yes, I LOVE SPAM!
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE and to my fellow Filipinos out there MALIGAYANG PAGKABUHAY!


Posted by Lolly (around 2000)
Did you know that the first recorded recipe for abortion was recorded in 2600 B.C.? This should give everyone an idea of how long abortion has been around. Did you know that in the 4th century St. Augustine set into effect the Catholic Dogma allowing abortions for up to 80 days for a female fetus and 40 days for a male fetus? Oh yes, you heard that right the Catholic Church supported Abortion. My how things have changed. In 1588 Pope Sixtus forbids all abortions, yet in 1591, Pope Gregory XIV rescinds the law passed by Sixtus and once again abortions are legal within the Catholic Church. Confused bunch aren't they? This is my personal favorite; in 1869 Pope Pius IX forbids all abortions in exchange for France's Napoleon III acknowledgment of papal infallibility. And guess what it was not until 1930, yes 1930, that Pope Pius XI affirmed the Catholic Dogma that ever sex act would be forbidden unless performed by a married couple. In 1963 Pope Paul IV finally got around to condemning birth control. Did you know that in 1956 Dr. John Rock with the help of others developed the birth control pill? Did you know that he was a Catholic? How about that his research was funded by women?
Both St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine asked was what were the factors involved in the choice of having an abortion. Is it one based on sin or perhaps one based on economics? This seems to be lost in many of the arguments today about abortion. Now it is about is that fetus a life or not. However, then it was about living with your decision as a woman. What reasons made you come to that decision? What overlying factors made you make that choice? Yes, you got it, the Catholic Church was once pro-choice. Just because one is pro-choice does not mean they are pro-abortion. Both St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas recognized this. They realized that it was about choice and about the woman living with her decision and what factors made her come to that decision. This is still the pro-choice argument of today, but most do not realize that it was also once the Catholic Churches dogma as well.
From now on I will refer to it as Pro-Choice vs. Anti-Choice. That is after all what this debate comes down to, when you get to the heart of the matter. When we think about it realistically several Anti-choice activists commit acts of violence to get their point across that murder is wrong. I believe murder is wrong so I am going to shoot a doctor or a woman to prove this to everyone else. Where is the logic in that and how exactly does that prove your point? I will not say abortion is right, yet it is a decision that must be made by the woman, and it is her who must live with the choice and its consequences. Whether it is a good or morally correct choice is completely different than whether it is and should be a legal choice. That is what it boils down to, should it be a legal choice?
The whole pro-choice stance is one in which a personal choice about behavior should never ever be legislated unless it infringes on the personal rights and choices of someone else. You might hate the shirt I am wearing, but do you have the right to force me to change it? For the Anti-Choice arguers believe that they are protecting the zygote/embryo/fetus form being murdered. Now the question is zygote/embryo/fetus a person? If so they are living inside of the woman and invading on her space, infringing her rights. It is her choice on what to do, because to put it quite simply her rights are no less important than the zygote/embryo/fetus.
The one thing that concerns me is that the more laws we have infringing on a persons right to choose the more deaths we might cause. Making abortion illegal does little to prevent women from seeking other far more dangerous methods. In the 1930's roughly 2,500 women died each year from having illegal abortions, because they did not want to raise children in a time of depression. Logically this makes sense, because who would of cared for 25,000 babies when so few had money to feed themselves? Economics is the reason most women choose to have an abortion. To put it simply, they cannot afford to have a child at that time.
The fact is that whether abortion is morally right or wrong is not the issue, because to put it simply morality and ethics is an individual decision. What might be morally right and wrong in my eyes does not necessarily mean it is right and wrong in yours. As both St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine have both said, let them live with their consequences. So few abortions over the long history have been about sex, but have been more so about financial and emotional ability to not only have a child but to carry a child as well. Are we all emotionally ready to carry the child? Must every mistake we make in our lives be hanging over our head for the rest of our lives? Not many men will stop in the heat of passion and think about the consequences, yet many think women should? Why? Until you have walked in my shoes or anyone else's no one has the right to decide for them.


Five “C”s of Christian Neighbors
1) Being Christian Neighbors
Christian Neighbors was founded in 1983 by the local churches to respond to people in need in our community. This allows the churches to minister cooperatively in ways they could not do alone. It is important to keep that long standing connection between the local Churches and Christian Neighbors. Most area churches support Christian Neighbors through their church budget, food donations and community soup suppers. Christian Neighbors stands ready to work with churches and church leaders as they refer people in need.
2) Being Community Neighbors
Christian Neighbors has become a community agency that is supported not only by Churches, but also by individuals and businesses throughout the community who realize that we must take care of others in need. The downturn in the Michigan economy has made an agency like Christian Neighbors essential and it has built a reputation throughout our community as a place where you will be helped when you are in need.
3) Being Cooperative Neighbors
Christian Neighbors has built cooperative relationships with Religious, Private, and Governmental Agencies committed to helping those in need. The Christian Neighbor’s Director and staff serve on and lead various task forces throughout our county dealing with hunger, poverty, and homelessness. They have built resources and developed referrals that address all of those concerns, as people come to them with varied needs. When you look at the yearly reports of Christian Neighbors, it is amazing the amount of help they provide, both food and financially.
4) Being Caring Neighbors
Christian Neighbors has demonstrated that our community cares about those in need. Christian Neighbors has also demonstrated that as a community works together, it can meet the needs that exist. People who go to Christian Neighbors for assistance are treated with caring, kindness and respect.
5) Being Continuous Neighbors
Christian Neighbors has been working to meet the needs in the Otsego, Alamo, Plainwell, Cooper, and Martin areas since 1983. Having a facility located in the heart of this service area, Christian Neighbors is positioned to continue to meet the needs of this area for many years to come.


Here in the heart of the bible belt, there is a church on every corner, literally. Religion here in the South is not just a part of life, it is a way of life. When you are asked, “What church do you go to?” you’re expected to promptly respond with the name of a well known church. Not being a church regular, I respond with, “I don’t go to church,” after which I am given a look of judgment that would put Saint Peter to shame. Would it have been better for me to lie? I think not. Simply not going to church does not mean that I do not believe in God. I just choose to worship differently, as my belief system does not strictly abide by the rules and laws of any of the many churches of which I am surrounded by.
The bible belt is defined as being the group of states located in the Southeastern United States. Forty-Eight percent of the bible belt’s population is religious in the way that they regularly attend church. Nineteen percent of that forty-eight being Baptist. Therefore, Baptists dominate the bible belt. If you have ever been to a Baptist church, you know that it is boring as hell. Having said that, I may just get to experience that comparison first hand, however, I am speaking truthfully.
I grew up in the bible belt and have lived here my entire life. My family never pushed religion on me, but I was taught about religion. Not just Christianity, but I was taught about all forms of religion, and how they apply to different regions and cultures. I was left to freely make my choice as to which religion I wanted to be a part of and idenified with. That was an important part in my growing up experiece and my free thought processes. This taught me to think freely and make choices based upon my own opinions and not just make life decisions based on the theory that is just “what you are supposed to do,” which is what many bible belters believe. Religion is passed down from generation to generation and there is no opportunity for freedom of choice. It is as people are living a strictly choreographed lifestyle, and they don’t even know it.
This is not an attack on the bible belt or Christianity, but rather a inquistive article addressing some of the issues brought about by living here. When questioning a religion such as Christianity, most Christians see it as an attack on their way of life. The first amendment protects that, so trust me, there is nothing to worry about. However, freedom of religion includles all religions. Here in the bible belt, that is often forgotten or disregarded. In addition, Jesus said to love one another as he loves us, unconditionally, but if you are gay, pro-choice or an evolutionist, you don’t count here in this religious neck of the woods. Sorry, but Jesus did not include an asterisk next to this teaching. For instance, love one another *but only under the following conditions… that is not the way it goes, hence the word unconditionally. People of the bible belt fail to realize this. It is God’s place to judge, not ours. God loves us all. He loves us whether or not we attend church regularly, are gay or straight, or have different beliefs. He even loves you hypocrites who sit on the front pew every Sunday smiling in the preachers face after sleeping with his wife.
Each time I hear about the bible belt, it is always a negative remark. Being the proud southerner that I am, I started thinking about this. In my thinking, I realized, the bible belt does nothing to live up to it’s name. Orion’s Belt is more heavenly than the bible belt. I’m not shaming where I come from, I am calling out the people who make the bible belt what it is, which is a critical, judgmental, bullshit group of people, claiming to be Christians, nor am I passing judgment upon these poor souls. Judgment is one thing, but truth is another. Judgment is in God’s hands, but the truth will set you free.


My Spiritual Perspective
All of us want to know we are loved unconditionally. We look for such love everywhere--from our parents, our siblings, our spouses, our friends, and in all our relationships. We even look for it to come to us through our work, our status in life, our material resources, and in the various events of our lives. And yet, look as we might, we never really seem to find it, all because we've been mistaken as to where it can be found. We thought and have been encouraged to think that we could find it outside ourselves, from others, from places, from things, and events. And all too often we have been disappointed, because our search has simply covered up the real source of such love.
Only a sound spiritual path can help us in our search to uncover the true Source, and point us to the one place that such love can be found, to the Spirit of Love who wells within each of us.
My spiritual perspective is the result of two major spiritual influences:
A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles is a teaching device that aims to remove the blocks to the awareness of love's presence in one's life. It emphasizes application rather than theory, and experience rather than theology. It makes a fundamental distinction between the real and the unreal, between knowledge and perception.
Because the Course emphasizes application and experience, it is an effective tool in helping one make the essential choice necessary to claim the simple Truth of themselves as Eternal Spirits who have chosen to live as God's Love Incarnate. As Love Incarnate, we can each live life from the perspective of such unconditional love, and know and experience on a daily basis all the joy, abundance, wholeness, holiness, and peace that is our birthright. The Course can be summed up with this statement: "Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God."
After a lifetime of spiritual searching, I can honestly say that A Course in Miracles has been a major factor in helping me discover a clear, workable spiritual path which enables me to claim the truth of myself and live in love, joy, abundance, and peace on a daily basis.
Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative prayer that enables one to develop a discipline of turning loose of the rash of thoughts that go streaming through one's mind so that one can sink into the silence within. From that place of deep silence, one can simply rest in the presence of God where God's Love can heal us at the deepest level of our being.
When appropriate, I make use of the wisdom that comes through these two spiritual tools to help my clients claim their own spiritual resources that will enable them to make the necessary changes that can ensure the life they want.


theres not much to say this week. that good family were teaching didnt come to church so we will go talk to them tomorrow. we dont know why yet. some new people did come for the first time and it was a good sunday for them. we are finding lots of people to start teaching but we need to work with members better to find people who have good friends in the church. being a missionary makes me want to be a good member missionary when i go home because i know how important that is now.
we taught this really great new investigator on tuesday who started the lesson with a lot of questions about the restoration pamphlet. he obviously had a lot of knowledge of the bible and the way his first question was, it seemed like he might become contentious. When we started to answer his questions the spirit was teaching him and by the end we had taught him about everything in the pamphlet except the book of mormon and all he could say was that it just made sense and seemed right. it was great to see him be so humble and respond to the spirit like that. then we went back to see him on friday and his mom who is very enthusiastic about her own church and doctrines joined the lesson and basically tried to defend the family church the whole time which distracted from the Spirit a lot. pray for us that we will be able to properly teach the young man and maybe even his family will change their attitude and listen to us like he does.
also if anyone has any ideas on ways to work with members and get the ward involved in missionary work and reactivation that would be helpful
we will make some more interesting things happen this week
oh also we watched the joseph smith movie with a recent convert who was baptized 2 weeks ago and his friend who is a member and their friend who is getting baptized in either 2 or 3 weeks. at one of the parts where it shows the mobs persecuting joseph smith the little brother to the member asked why they were doing that to him and our investigator said “because he is preaching the truth.” that was good to hear from an investigator.
there is this family we have been teaching that has a lot of potential and yesterday, for the first time, they came to church (except the mother because she is pregnant and its hard for her to walk there). they loved church. there was a baptism after church and the father stayed to watch so while that was happening his kids were playing around the church. when we looked for them after we found his 2 year old in the other ward’s primary. apparently she liked primary so much today that she went twice. and she almost started crying when we pulled her out to go home. it was a good sunday. i think that family has started to progress more because we were able to find out that the husband has a drinking problem and we started to talk about how the gospel and can help him. now he is more committed to prepare for baptism. he sincerely wants to change and we are just starting to see him change now and i think the wife is very happy about it. she has been a really good support for him. we talked about temple sealing with them and it got me really excited for their family because the gospel is going to change their lives. teaching families is way nice.
the guy who showed up to our lesson at the church a few weeks ago got baptized yesterday. he’s a funny guy. the one who was baptizing him said the wrong name. he didn’t just say his name incorrectly but he gave him a completely different name so they had to re do the baptism but our investigator didn’t even correct the guy. he was just going to accept the wrong name haha. the bishop afterwards said we were just doing vicarious ordinances.
Bishops wife made us ribs and mashed potatoes on saturday.
the guy who was baptized last week introduced us to his friend and we started teaching him. he didn’t come to church because of a basketball tournament. i know the sabbath day is a commandment but at least he was missing church for basketball instead of some lame excuse like he forgot to wash his clothes or something. i cant be too disappointed.
have a good week
this week was excellent. we had a miracle baptism. last sunday we found out this guy was coming to church the past 3 weeks with a member friend but he was going to sunday school with his friend instead of gospel principles class so we didnt know about him. we found out he wasnt a member so we made an appointment to see him at home and when we went on wednesday we found out he was already studying the book of mormon and understanding everything he was reading and even praying to know if it is the word of God. he already had a testimony of it when we came. he had been looking through his friends copy of doctrine and covenants and made comments to us relating it to Gods promises to Abraham in the old testament. and he understood the restoration like he was already a member. it was a really spiritual lesson and we talked about baptism. he said he now knew he needed to be baptized but didnt feel he was ready (he was definitely ready he just didnt know) so we just told him to pray about which sunday in the coming weeks we should have his baptism. we told him we would also pray about it and then on friday we would pick a day together. On friday when we saw him, he asked us how our prayers went and we told him we already knew on wednesday that he was ready to be baptized this week but since he wasnt feeling it yet we picked next sunday (june 10) to give him a week to prepare. then we asked him what God told him and he said “I want to be baptized this sunday.” it was so cool. when he was interviewed we asked who he wanted to baptize him and he said “it doesn’t matter. as long as they have the priesthood.” now we are going to commit him to serve a mission as soon as he can. he turns 18 very soon and will finish school this year and he has the desire to share the gospel (he has already started doing missionary work at school) so I am confident he is going to serve a mission soon and he will be a powerful missionary. this is one of the best experiences of my mission. we had nothing to do with his conversion. all we did was meet him at church, teach 2 lessons and organize and interview for him. the Lord can really give miracles if we have faith.
i really appreciate where i am serving because this young man is so prepared already for this chapter in his life. the people of zambia and malawi are full of faith and they grow up learning the bible stories and scriptures in school. people like this recent convert know the bible more than i do and already have a foundation of faith when we start teaching them. it makes me wish i was more prepared for my mission because i see so much potential in young men like this who are going to leave for a mission with the teaching skills, faith and knowledge of a seasoned missionary
i dont know what else to say. lets take the gospel more seriously. have a good week
we were teaching a lesson outside the chapel this week and a guy walked up to us wearing a suit and holding a book of mormon and sat down and joined our lesson. we didnt know him and we thought he might be a member from the other ward but when we talked to him throughout the lesson we found out he is an investigator from our area. he was taught last year in the sisters area and one of the sisters found him in the area book this week and called to invite him to church. he almost got baptized last year but some issues came up and since then he moved to our area and now he wants to learn again. the funniest part is he showed up to our lesson on saturday thinking that it was sunday and that he was coming for the church service. so we found a new investigator because he showed up on his own to one of our lessons all because he didnt know what day it was. that sounds like a pretty good way of finding to me. we will see where it goes with him. he didnt come back to church on sunday. i think he lives far away.
whenever my companion tells people he wrestled in college before his mission they think he is talking about WWE style wresting. surprisingly its kind of popular here and everyone thinks its super real. people say he looks like John Cena so he tells them that they are cousins
we are trying to shift the area we teach in to be closer to the church because it will be easier for our investigators to come on sunday. also starting in july we wont have a truck anymore so we want to build a better centre of strength so when we start walking we can be effective. we are still ZLs (zone leaders) and right now the APs (assistants to the president), ZLs and STLs (sister training leaders) are the only ones in the mission who drive. in july the south east africa area is reducing the vehicles in all missions so we are going to lose all the trucks except for 2 for the whole mission. if we need more president kaput can work it out with the area presidency but in our area im sure we wont have one. im kind of excited to start walking again but there will be some challenges for our ZL duties.
i got transferred to Lusaka to be in an area called Libala. Im with Elder harmon from Oregon. he is a cool guy and he is really huge. he does body building and is going to wrestle in university when he goes home. We are getting along great and working hard so im excited for our area. another cool thing is that when i came on my mission i replaced elder harmon who had just finished being trained. so we were both trained in the same area by the same companion one after another.
Its nice to be serving in a ward and, for the first time on my mission, in a real chapel. Things are a little bit more advanced here in the church because there is actually a stake so i think maybe that will make missionary-member coordination a bit easier. Also things are way more advanced in Zambia for things like development and people speaking english and most other things. It was so shocking to come back and see such a big city with multiple lane paved roads that dont even have pot holes. the city is so developed compared to malawi that i feel like im back home now.
we found out this week that the south east africa area is reducing the number of trucks to 2 per mission so by the start of july we will all be back to walking which i am actually kind of excited for but im going to miss the truck.
also coming back to zambia I know almost none of the missionaries. most missionaries get trained in zambia so most here are quite young on their missions and because i was in malawi for 11 months i have not met any of them. i feel a little like i changed missions. Im happy to have young missionaries here though. they are good to have around. Our zone is really great.
we had a good week. more people came to church. we had a DA on saturday night with a young couple that are both returned missionaries and we talked about missionary work most of the time. i got some good insights into our work as we talked with them. i can tell they were both powerful missionaries. they have a 2 year old that said the prayer for the food. it was like this “Dear God, ba be bi bo bu. Jesus Christ, Amen”. (the parts you can actually read he said in chichewa, the other part is just the way a 2 year old prays) the branch president has a daughter that memorized the Lords prayer at school so she says it every time we ask her to pray but she cant pronounce all the words so she just mumbles her way through it and it never gets old so we usually ask her to pray when we visit them.
at the DA i learned as long as you have helped someone to at least know the name of the church you have done a huge service to them. because when they are at the time of spiritual need in their life, they will already know about the church. if you contact 40 or 50 or however many people a day and all you do is tell them about the church you are helping everyone and you are bound to find some that are ready for the gospel. it just comes down to opening your mouth every chance you get. that goes for missionaries and members as well so dont forget your duty wherever you are. here where the church is small, the more familiar people get with it, the more interest they will take in the Book of Mormon and the more prepared people we will teach.
this week i was eating a tangerine and when i was halfway done and when i looked down at it there was a worm in the middle of it. its all good though because i showed the guy that sold it to me and he gave me another one for free so i ate 1.5 tangerines for the price of 1
so far no one has heard transfer news. i would really like to know if im going or staying so i can pack or shop or whatever i need to do depending on if i stay or go. but the longer i dont hear news i just take it that it means i am more likely to stay in Blantyre. i hope that is true.
we met a guy this week who got out of prison a month ago. he says he was falsely accused and sentenced to 12 years but his lawyer got him out after only 2. but when he was in prison he turned to God and he says God got him out and now he is super grateful and he wants to serve God. it seems like he might have real intent to change. im pretty excited to teach this guy. prison doesnt sound like much fun especially in a third world country. good thing he got out
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this week i have been thinking about how you just never know whats going to happen next or what Gods plans are. throughout a mission you meet so many people. some seem like golden investigators and then they never commit to come to church. some seem uninterested but they end up getting baptized. before transfers missionaries always like to talk about whats going to happen and where they think they will go and then there are always surprises. God has His plan and we only know so much of it. Our investigator finally resigned from his position at his church (it took him about a month) and was supposed to get baptized next week but a few days ago he was given a scholarship and left Blantyre for school. I think he will still get baptized some day when he comes back but i guess not right now. also we had some investigators drop us this week because of opposition from their church and the funny thing is they dont even really believe in their church. the older guy told us he had a dream about how there were lots of corrupt leaders in his church and he doesnt plan to stay in it forever. but he is a business man and he does business with his church so if he leaves it, they will stop doing business with him. some people just need to rearrange their priorities. its all good though. we had a new investigator come to church and she enjoyed it a lot. we also met some cool people that we should start teaching this week so the work never stops.
this is the last week of the transfer so it might be my last week here, i have been working in Soche since october so i am expecting to go but still i am hoping to stay. or at least be transferred within malawi. i like this country a lot.
there are a lot of unfinished finished houses and sometimes other buildings here because people will start building them and then run out of money to complete the project. we met the pastor of a Pentecostal church here who was building a huge church behind the one he already has and then i guess the money finished because all thats there is an unfinished foundation with weeds growing all over it. we are supposed to go to his house this week to teach him. should i share with him Luke 14:27-30? just kidding, I wont do that. but it would be funny.


- By -Staff
Born September 16, 1932 in Syracuse, NY, Rod was a son of the late George and Hilda (Hall) Hatfield. After graduating from McLean High School, Rod proudly served his country with the U.S. Army as a Green Beret, after which he worked the family farm until his retirement last year. He was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship Church in North Lansing and New Hope Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL, where he spent many winters. He was also active in The Gideons International.
Rod enjoyed family, life on the farm, the outdoors, and loved the land. Whether scouting deer locally or traveling the globe in search of more exotic game, he was a skilled hunter and sportsman. Rod also enjoyed the challenge of a good jigsaw, word or crossword puzzle. A practical and wise man, he implanted solid values on his children and set a good example for them to live by.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years and mother of his children, Helen Geraldine Hatfield; brother, Ronald Hatfield and a granddaughter, Darlene Hatfield.
Rod is survived by his wife, Rose Swearingen Marion Hatfield; sons, Thomas Hatfield (Joyce) of Dryden, Robert Hatfield (Christina) of Lansing, David Hatfield (Abby) of Lansing; ten grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, with one on the way, which Rod was eagerly anticipating; his siblings, Roberta Wise (Jim), Rosemary Saltsman, Roscoe Hatfield (Shirley), Roger Hatfield (Sue), Roxanna Barnum; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Gideons International, PO Box 202, Geneva, NY 14456, or the North Lansing Fire Auxiliary, c/o Irene Tyrell, 180 Sharpsteen Rd., Locke, NY 13092.
Family will be present to receive friends at Lansing Funeral Home, 32 Auburn Rd., Lansing, NY on Thursday, Nov. 21st from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Jason Berga, will be held at Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Rt.34, North Lansing, on Friday, Nov.22nd at 11am. Burial, with military honors, will follow at North Lansing Cemetery.


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Who is St. Expeditus
St. Expeditus was a Roman centurion in Armenia who was martyred on April 19, 303, for converting to Christianity. When Expeditus decided to convert, the Devil took the form of a raven and tried to convince him to hold off until the next day. Expeditus declared, "I'll be a Christian today!" and stomped on the raven. Icons of Saint Expeditus picture him with a cross with the word "Hodie" ("Today") in his right hand, while under his right foot, a raven says, "Cras" ("Tomorrow").
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Saint Expeditus Prayer
Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expeditus, you who know what is necessary and
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In the Name of our Our Lord Jesus Christ.


Throughout Haslemere Parish and between the two Churches we offer a number of initiatives that cater for differing ages, from Toddlers and young parents through to teenagers and beyond.
On this page you can find details of those aimed at Primary School Children.
Sunday School and Youth Church
St Bartholomew’s Sunday School is for children aged four to 11 and takes place in The Link. Sandy and Charlotte lead the children over to the Link after the first hymn at the family service and lead them back for Holy Communion.
The children listen to readings, discuss their meaning, craft and pray together. Youth Church for those 11 years and older also meets during the service in the Link kitchen to pray, listen to the scripture and learn its meaning.
Messy Church is a fantastic chance to play, pray, create, worship, eat and enjoy our families and friends together.
It takes place once a month in The Link from 3.15—5.30 pm. Children need to be accompanied but an adult but there’s no need to register, just come along, bring families and friends.
The Wave Holiday Club
Every summer The Wave takes over Haslemere with an activity packed week for primary school age children to take part in a themed week of games, crafting, singing, Bible stories, prayer and craziness.
The week culminates in a family fun day on Lion Green.


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Proverbs 11:24-25 – “There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.”
Proverbs 22:9 – “He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.”
Matthew 6:3-4 – “But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.”
Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.”


Rachel Nshemerirwe is the founder of Esther’s Publications, a company that prizes itself on focusing on Christian literature , over 20 books authored by Rachel Nshemerirwe have been self published along different short stories and articles. Rachel Nshemerirwe has been born-again over 20 years and, in this time, the Lord has ministered wisdom and grace to her through the Holy Spirit. These publications were written according to the instructions of the Holy Spirit who wants to help people live blessed and fulfilled lives as they learn about God’s heart of love toward them through Jesus Christ. Rachel resides in Kampala, Uganda.
Rachel is passionate about reading books, because it is through reading that one’s mind is challenged, without reading anything people tend to stagnate in one area of understanding.
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Cliff is a born-again Christian that is passionate about proclaiming the gospel whenever opportunity is availed. He is a man on a mission to proclaim the good news to the lost and to demonstrate the love of God to the hurting world. He preaches in prisons, taxis, on streets, on social media and churches whenever invited. Born in Kabarole district found in Uganda, Cliff grew up to love God because of his parents who were both devoted Christians and wouldn’t miss attending church. At the age of six, Cliff accepted salvation after watching a Christian drama at church titled heaven’s gates and hell’s flames. In the year 2015, Cliff was awakened to the amazing love of God through the grace message. This drew him into seeking a deeper relationship with God. Since then, he continues to preach of the love and grace of God everywhere he goes.
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2 edition of The Mirrour of christian piety found in the catalog.
The Mirrour of christian piety
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|Series||Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 467:12.|
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The Gift of Piety is the gift of the Holy Spirit that moves our hearts to love God with the love that children have for their father. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit empower us to deepen our intimacy with God and to participate in His Divine Life. Three of the Gifts enhance our will – our ability to choose what is good even when the choice gets difficult: Piety, Fortitude, and Fear of the Lord. This work by Timothy Sedgwick offers an introduction to the Christian life that leads readers from the theological foundations of Christian ethics to the daily practice of the opening chapters Sedgwick provides a general introduction to Christian moral living as expressed by both Catholics and Protestants, looking especially at the Anglican understanding of piety/5.
I am on my journey to Emmaus, in , with My Walk to Emmaus. I so far have shared 4 of the 15 Talks to you. If you have missed the last talks, feel free to go to my resent past entries prior to todays date. Talk 5 is about Life in Piety and the talk was given by Dave Parmly. Piety is . John Calvin's The Institutes of the Christian Religion presents one of the most winsome, thought-provoking, spiritually inspiring, and heart-searching summations of Christian truth ever written. Although works exist that either offer an analysis of Calvin's views or serve as a guide to his Institutes, none fully share the aim of J. Mark Beach's Piety's : Ebook.
Book” (Service Book and Hymnal) piety to “Green Book” (Lutheran Book of Wor-ship) piety.5 The Red Book itself had introduced the idea of eucharistic piety, but only as the nose of the camel under the tent. Those old enough to remember may recall that the Red Book began each Sunday service with a Confession of Sin thatFile Size: 79KB. Confessions of a Christian Astronomer. 3 comments Posted on September 1, I had been studying my older brother’s Golden Book of Astronomy and wanted to see everything the book described. So I wrapped myself in layers of warm clothing, grabbed a flimsy, derelict metal chair out of the basement, and headed out to our big backyard, along.
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This book, a re-issue of the edition, demonstrates that the way of life we call Christian is lived in relationships to others. Christian faith, understood as practical piety, calls for a life opened to the world at large, concerned for the "stranger" as well as for the by: 6.
This book was an excellent call to reflect on a massive failure of Christianity by taking an honest look at western missionaries' and the church's role in causing the genocide by turning casual, changeable socioeconomic status terms into permanent "ethnicity"/castes and enforcing them in churches/5.
Martyrs Mirror or The Bloody Theater, first published in Holland in in Dutch by Thieleman J. van Braght, documents the stories and testimonies of Christian martyrs, especially full title of the book is The Bloody Theater or Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless Christians who baptized only upon confession of faith, and who suffered and died for the testimony of Jesus, their.
Excerpt from The Causes of the Decay of Christian Piety: Or an Impartial Survey of the Ruines of Christian Religion, Undermin'd by Unchristian Practice The enmity at openly at we have done and has already ieen m competent ejajt, how fearful a thing it is to into The Mirrour of christian piety book hands of the living God, Heb.
3 1. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and Author: Richard Allestree. The Poetry of Piety: An Anotated Anthology of Christian Poetry Paperback – April 1, by BenIII Witherington (Author), Christopher Mead Armitage (Author)5/5(1).
Practice of Piety: Directing a Christian How to Walk, That He May Please God (Hardback) Hardcover – December 5, by Lewis Bayly (Author) › Visit Amazon's Lewis Bayly Page.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for Author: Lewis Bayly. The first book to explore in depth the intellectual social milieu of the late third century, A Threat to Public Piety revises our understanding of the period by revealing the extent to which Platonist philosophers (Ammonius, Plotinus, Porphyry, and Iamblichus) and Christian theologians (Origen, Eusebius) came from a common educational tradition Cited by: Read this work Written originally inThe Practice of Piety is a powerful work on Christian piety and practical living.
Deeply influential on the Puritan movement, The Practice of Piety systematically investigates piety, beginning with a detailed account of God and Christ.
Top Ten Books on Piety, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth. Recently I posted an excerpt from William Gurnall's classic work, The Christian in Complete Armour and mentioned that this was on our top ten list of books of all time on piety, sanctification, spiritual growth.
A visitor asked what the other books were on this list. The following list is in no particular order but consisitute our top ten. Recovering the Reformed Confession: Our Theology, Piety, and Practice is written to facilitate change, specifically reformation according to God's Word as summarized in the Reformed confessions.
Recovering the Reformed Confession: Our Theology, Piety, and 5/5(1). The lessons in Mirror, Mirror focus on looking at ourselves as God, our Creator and Redeemer, see us.
God sees us through the filter of the cross, in the reflection of His Son, with the eyes of love. This Bible study will encourage you to see yourself this way, ed as a women's small group study, Mirror, Mirror not only delves into the Bible, it also asks you to make personal applications to your own : Concordia Publishing House.
This book, a re-issue of the edition, demonstrates that the way of life we call Christian is lived in relationships to others. Christian faith, understood as practical piety, calls for a life opened to the world at large, concerned for the stranger as well as for the neighbor/5(10). The Mirrour of christian piety: wherein is considered with moral reflections the chain of Catholick truths of predestination and of the grace of God: and their alliance with the liberty of the creature and that in reference to the various estates or conditions of man: viz.
as innocent by creation, lapsed or fallen by sin and restored by Jesus Christ. This book, a re-issue of the edition, demonstrates that the way of life we call Christian is lived in relationships to others.
Christian faith, understood as practical piety, calls for a life opened to the world at large, concerned for the "stranger" as well as for the neighbor/5(10). Mirror for the Soul A Christian Guide to the Enneagram by Alice Fryling InterVarsity Press IVP Books Christian, Religion & Spirituality Pub Date 14 Aug I am reviewing a copy of the Mirror for the Soul through Intervarsity Press and Netgalley: Alice Fryling has written a book that serves as a guide of the Ennegram for Christians.4/5.
The Practice of Piety: Directing a Christian One man only in a thousand, perhaps, can write a book to instruct his neighbours, and his neighbours in their perversity will not read it to be instructed.
But every man may be a pattern of living excellence to those around him, and it is impossible but that, File Size: 2MB. It was made into a devotional manual and soon became one of the most popular books in England. It was translated into Welsh, French, Hungarian, Polish, and several other Practice of Piety is filled with scriptural and practical guidelines on the pursuit of holy : Soli Deo Gloria.
Piety is the sixth of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, enumerated in Isaiah Like all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, piety is granted to those who are in a state of grace. As, in the words of the current Catechism of the Catholic Church (), the other gifts of the Holy Spirit "complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them," piety completes and perfects the virtue of.
Bayly's fame rests on his book The Practice of Piety, directing a Christian how to walk that he may please God (date of first edition unknown; 3d ed., London, ; reprinted as ISBN ).
It reached its 74th edition in and has been translated into French, German, Dutch, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, Romansh, Welsh, and. "This book forces a rethinking of the contentional dichotomy between tradition and modernity.
The authors argue provocatively that much of Japanese 'tradition' is a modern invention."—Gail Lee Bernstein, author of Haruko's World"Sure to stimulate debate in the field of Japanese studies, this important work deftly historicizes the origins of such 'traditional practices' as judo or Japanese.
The Poetry of Piety book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Poetry has always been an elegant, effective means of expression and r /5(10).Historically, Christian mysticism has taught that for Christians the major emphasis of mysticism concerns a spiritual transformation of the egoic self, the following of a path designed to produce more fully realized human persons, "created in the Image and Likeness of God" and as such, living in harmonious communion with God, the Church, the rest of the world, and all creation, including oneself.
Top Ten Books on Piety, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth. Justin Taylor | J Justin Taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at Crossway. The Coming Storm for Christian Higher Education.