The distinctives of the Lord Jesus-Christ in the Koran.
What Does the Koran Say about Jesus?
1. Jesus was the only person to be born of a virgin, distinguished from all humans and prophets without any exception: "She said, How shall I have a son, whom no mortal has touched, neither have I been unchased. He said, Even so thy Lord has said: Easy is that for Me; and that We may appoint him a sign unto men and a mercy from Us. It is a thing determined."(19) (Mary 16-24).
2. Jesus Christ alone was distinguished from all humans by being the Word of God, who is the very expression of the Self of God end His eternal Being: "The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, God's Messenger, and His Word…" (4)The Women 171; (3)House of Imran 40).
3. Jesus Christ alone emanated from the spirit of God; for this reason He did not need a sexual, genetical birth. "The Messiah, Jesus Son of Mary, God's Messenger, and His Word that He committed to Mary, and a Spirit from Him." (4)The Women 169)
4. Jesus Christ alone, in exception to all humans, spoke while in the cradle (19)Mary 22-32). The Koran tells us that Christ needed no one to teach Him anything, not even how to speak. The Bible says: "Who hath directed the spirit of the Lord, or being His counselor hath taught Him knowledge and showed to Him the way of understanding." (Isaiah 40:1,13-14). Naturally, no one can teach the One who emanated from God's Spirit for He is the All-knowing.
5. Jesus Christ alone was distinguished from all prophets with His infallibility and was the only one to be singled out for His perfection; for all the prophets had sinned, and their sins were mentioned in the Koran. However, Christ was the only exception, for "High honored shall be in this world and the next." (3)House of Imran 45). Also, the Arab prophet (El-Bukhari) testified for the perfection of Christ and His infallibility, saying: "Satan pokes with his finger the side of every human at birth, except Jesus, son of Mary; when he went to poke Him, he poked the curtain."
6. Jesus Christ alone was distinguished from all others in the sense that He was the Creator: "I will create for you out of clay as the likeness of a bird; then I will breathe into it and it will be a bird." (3)House of Imran 42).
7. Jesus Christ alone was uniquely incomparable in knowing men's secrets: "I will inform you too of what things you eat, and what you treasure up in your houses. Surely, in that is a sign for you if you are believers." (3)House of Imran 48).
8. Jesus was matchless in making the miracles and the wonders which no other could make: "And I will also heal the blind and the leper…" (3)House of Imran 48).
9. Jesus Christ alone could raise the dead with the word of His blessed mouth: And I will bring life to the dead…" (3)House of Imran 48; (5)The Table 110).
10. Jesus Christ alone exclusively enjoyed the prophetical title of "the Messiah": "The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was God's Messenger, and His Word committed to Mary…" (4)Women 169). The Old Testament made known the real identity of the Messiah, saying: "Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth… and this is the name whereby He shall be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS." (Jeremiah 23:5-6)
11. Jesus Christ alone exchanged responsibility of authority with God: "And I was a witness over them, while I remained among them; but when thou didst take me to thy self, Thou wast Thyself the watcher over them." (5)Table 117).
12. Jesus was the only one to become a Sign unto men and Mercy from God (19)Mary 20) unto men who fell under the burden and the shackles of sin; for which, God's justice and holiness condemned them to eternal perdition. For this reason the only Savior, who can offer eternal salvation to men came to be a Mercy from God.
13. Only Jesus Christ could give His followers high honors and assurances concerning the day of Resurrection: "I will cause thee to die, and I will raise thee to Me, and I will purify thee of those who believe not. I will set thy followers above the unbelievers till the resurrection Day," (3)House of Imran 55)
14. Only Jesus will be the Judge who will come to this world to judge the living and the dead; the Arab prophet (El-Bukhari) confirmed this fact, saying: "The Last Hour will not come until the Son of Mary come down as the just Judge."
Who is Christ Indeed?
If you meditated on any of the Koran verses that portray the Lord Jesus Christ, you find that they are inherent attributes that are exclusively distinctive of God; and that He did not share any of them with any human at all. Moreover, you find that the Lord Jesus Christ did not enjoy only one of these attributes, but He included all of them in His blessed person, so that He may leave no doubt concerning His deity and divinity.
The New Testament recorded that the All-mighty God became a perfect man (something that was easy for Him to do) and came from heaven to our earth to save men. The Bible says: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the word was God … and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:1,14). Then the Bible continues the portrayal of Christ, saying:"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory." (1 Timothy 3:16).
The Doctrine of the "SON OF GOD" in the Old Testament.
The Jews believe, as many of the Muslims do, that the idea of "The Son of God" was an innovation of Christianity, brought as a heresy against the faith in the One God. But if you study the Tenach, which is the Jewish Torah or Old Testament, you will find that the doctrine of God's Son is braided, fused, and embedded in the very foundations of the Tenach. And in these few coming lines, we will present the strongest proofs that support this doctrine and prove that the Jews have rejected the very doctrine of their Holy Tenach concerning God's Son. The second Psalm says: "Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling. Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him." (Psalms 2:10-12).
Who is this Son that God is admonishing the kings, the judges, and the people of the earth to give Him loyalty, honor, homage, and reverence? Which human son is worthy of having the whole world putting their trust in him? For certainty, there is no human who is worthy or capable to accept the responsibility of all humans putting their trust in him. For this reason, the wisest human that ever lived, king Solomon, made known that that Son is the Son of the Omni-potent Creator to whom nothing is impossible: "Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou knowest? " (Proverbs 30:4)
Salomon excelled in proclaiming the truth when God revealed to him that that Son who became unto us wisdom from God (1 Corinthians 1:31), and who is the Word of God, was with God since the beginning, exactly as the Asharite group deducted in their argument concerning the Word or God and the eternality thereof; he said: " The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was … While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world. When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep, When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong, When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth; Then I was by him, as a master workman; And I was dailhis delight… " (Proverbs 8:22-30)
Then came Isaiah, the greatest of the Jewish prophets, to dissipate all the clouds of doubts concerning the identity of the Son of the All-mighty God, he said: "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel; [which is, being interpreted, God with us.]"(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23). "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6-7). Who is this Son who is worthy of homage, loyalty and honor as well as being entitled to be called The mighty God, the Everlasting Father? No one except the only and unique One, the Lord Jesus Christ, who was born of a virgin, in exception to all humans for genetical birth did not become to Him.
If you studied the Tenach in depth, you find that the central theme of its entirety is the Lord Jesus Christ. It also contains more than three hundred prophecies about the expected Messiah. The prophets were given the privilege of predicting the details of every aspect of His birth, life, death, and resurrection. All those prophecies were precisely fulfilled in Jesus' birth, its time, its place, and the events that related to it; and in His forerunner, and in His life, ministry, miracles, preaching, disciples, the Jews treating Him, crucifixion, burial, the period of His staying in the grave, glorious resurrection from the dead, and ascension to heaven. All that was done so that He could prove to men that He was not an ordinary human, but the God who forged history and fashioned the events so that the prophecies could be fulfilled, to prepare men to meet the True God who loved them.
Why Did Christ Come?
Christ came to save us from our sins and from the eternal torment that our sins brought upon us. We are sinners by nature and by choice: "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one … They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one … For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:10-23). Moreover, we cannot save ourselves neither by our money nor by our good works, for the Lord's salvation is by the grace of God; and there fore, it is a free gift: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Whereas God is most holy and pure, and whereas His holiness does not accept sin, our sins brought upon us the wrath of God, and we have become worthy of eternal perdition: "For the wages of sin is death." (Romans 6:23). Furthermore, we cannot save ourselves with self efforts, nor can we buy our eternity with a fistful of money or good works no matter how good they are. If a man condemned to death for breaking human laws cannot satisfy human justice with a fistful of money nor can he settle his debt by performing good works, how then can we expect to satisfy the absolute justice of God with a handful of money and some good works? God's justice requires the most severe punishments, which led man to the fire of hell.
But the love of God for us is far greater than what we can imagine. Consequently, He sent His only Holy and Pure Son, to satisfy the divine justice which cannot accept other than the most severe punishment. For without the shedding of blood, there is no remission for sin. For this reason, God demanded of man to offer the sacrifices for sins; but all those sacrifices would have meant nothing, nor would they have any effect, had they not been the symbol of the precious blood that was shed on the cross upon Mount Calvary: "… the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins … Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us."(Hebrews 10:11; 9:12).
"The Great Sacrifice" that was mentioned by the Koran in (The Rangers 37:109), quoting the Torah, and telling the story of Abraham, when he was about to offer his son as a sacrifice on Mount Moriah, but God stopped him and gave him a lamb to redeem his son; was but a symbol of the redemptive work of Christ on Calvary. Here, we see the Koran calling it "the Great Sacrifice", because that lamb was not an ordinary lamb, similar to the other lambs that were offered daily; but was a unique lamb, a gift from heaven to Abraham to redeem his son who was under the judgement of a sure death. Also, because God wanted to teach us, that: what happened on Mount Moriah (which is Mount Calvary), was but a symbol; first, of man's situation and his sins that brought God's judgement of eternal death in the fire of hell, upon him. Secondly, of the love of God who sent the Gift of Heaven, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is: "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." (John 1:29). Then Christ died on the same spot where Abraham offered the lamb to redeem his son; symbolizing the death of Christ for man to forgive the sins of everyone that believes: "Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin." (Hebrews 10:18).
Therefore, Abraham's "Great Sacrifice" which was offered by Christ with His own blood, to redeem man and to nullify all other sacrifices, seeing that we need them no more: "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God … For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (1 Peter 3: 18; John 3:16). And whereas Jesus Christ is the Word of God and His Spirit; i.e., His Son, He could not be held back by death in the grave; but He arose the third day from the dead with great glory, to prove His clam, and to establish His message: "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification." (Romans 4:25).
Who is a Christian?
Not everyone that is labeled as a Christian is a Christian. A person might be pious, or religious, but not a real Christian; the Bible says: "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 7 :21). Unfortunately, most of those who are labeled as Christian, are not even religious let alone real Christians. Moreover, in real Christianity, no nation can be considered a Christian nation, because Christianity is a personal relationship between God and the individual: "For many be called, but few chosen… Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." (Matthew 20:16; 7:13-14).
Therefore, a true Christian is a Christian neither by birth nor by heritage, nor by coercion, nor by force. But rather, he is the person who responds to God's call and the working of the Holy Spirit in his heart, inviting him to eternal salvation. For this reason God excluded governments, states, and organizations from His salvation plan; because man always tends to abuse his powers, and then tries to justify his oppressive actions by claiming that he is acting on God's behalf (And that is an excuse worse than the misdeed); as if God is unable to avenge. We should never forget what the almighty God said: "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19). In contrast, Christ sent his followers as lambs in the midst of wolves. However, this does not mean that kings, governors and statesmen do not have the same chance like everyone else to be saved, for they are born sinners like the rest of us, and they surely need God's salvation: (God) Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." (1 Timothy 2:4). Moreover, the true Christian lives the godly life, in obedience to god, so he may be a light in the midst of this world of darkness. Also, the true Christian obeys the Lord's commandment concerning baptism. A follower of Christ would find a fundamental group of believers with whom he would have fellowship, for mutual edification.
Necessity of Faith!
Even though God has completed the work of salvation and offered it to us as a free gift, we cannot enjoy God's salvation unless we repent from our sins, and accept the lord Jesus Christ as our personal Savior: "Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions… But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." (Ezekiel 18:30; Acts 3:19; John 1:12).
Here we find that the calling of God unto repentance was built upon love, compassion and mercy, with no intimidation, scare, unnerving or coercion, whatsoever. For the love of God inspires a respect to man and gives him the opportunity to make an important decision for himself. Consequently, God says: "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life…" (Deut. 30:19-20).
The Bible stresses upon the center of faith, saying: "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." (Acts 16:31). Without this faith in Christ, there is no possibility to please God, nor receive eternal salvation or eternal bliss. Therefore, the answer to the most important question that faces man concerning the place where he will spend his eternity, is based in its entirety upon the individual's faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His redemptive work on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. The Bible says: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:9,13).
Therefore, as a sinner who desires and seeks to receive the forgiveness of your sins, eternal life, and the assurance of your eternity, you have to pray the prayer of the holy faith: "Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Now I am praying asking you to forgive my sins and to give me eternal life. Thank you because you have heard the prayer of my heart. In your name I pray. Amen."
An Imperative Word
How may a guilty man have any hope from the justice of the legal code if he is brought before a judge who happened to be his opponent? The Bible confirms the fact that Christ will come as the Judge, saying: "The Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom." (2 Tim.4:1). Islam has supported this fact as Mohammed said: "The Last Hour will not come until the son of Mary come down as the just Judge." Then the Bible says that the Lord Jesus Christ "will judge the world in righteousness… For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son." (Acts 17:31; John 5:22). Therefore, we see here a fact that does not allow questioning or argument; first, that "It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Hebrews 9:27); secondly, that the Lord Jesus Christ will come back as the righteous Judge of the living and the dead.
Here, we have to ask what is the account that man would give before the Judge? As the Bible teaches, Christ died for our sins, to give us complete forgiveness. But what happens if we reject that forgiveness? The Bible says: "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." (John 3:18). Therefore, the most serious charge that man will face before the Great Judge is the answer we will give in response to the redemptive work of Christ for you. What will your answer be to His question: "Did you accept the redemptive work that I accomplished on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins?" The Bible replies, saying: "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God, which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life." (1 John 5:7-12).
Therefore, the great case before the righteous Judge is based upon the fact whether you accepted or rejected God's testimony concerning His son and His redemptive work on the cross. This means that if you rejected that testimony, you have discredited the testimony of God concerning His Son, and you will find yourself without excuse in the hands of an angry Judge, reaping the wrath that you have treasured for yourself against the Day of Wrath, whereon the righteous judgement of god will be given against every one that had decided not to believe the Word of God nor to accept His testimony. The prayer of my heart is that you have accepted the redemptive word of Christ on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins, and have received Christ as your personal Savior, so that you will be found among the saved and the faithful. God Bless you. Amen.
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Qoyllority is a Quechua word meaning “snow star” or “brilliant snow” it is a religious festival held annually at the Sinakara Valley in the southern highlands Cusco Region of Peru.This old religious procession is only practiced by the inhabitants of the Grandes Andes. every year, a few days before the celebration of the Corpus Christi, every small village or clan send a delegation of colorful dancers and “pabluchas” to the Chapel of the Lord Qoylloriti. Local indigenous people of the Andes know this festival as a native celebration of the stars. In particular they celebrate the reappearance of the Pleiades constellation, known in Quechua as Qullqa, or “storehouse,” and associated with the upcoming harvest and New Year. The Pleiades disappears from view in April and reappears in June. The new year is marked by indigenous people of the Southern Hemisphere on the Winter Solstice in June, and it is also a Catholic festival. The people have celebrated this period of time for hundreds if not thousands of years. The pilgrimage and associated festival was inscribed in 2011 on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.
According to the Catholic Church, the festival is in honor of the Lord of Quyllurit’i (Quechua: Taytacha Quyllurit’i, Spanish: Señor de Quyllurit’i) and it originated in the late 18th century. The young native herder Mariano Mayta befriended a mestizo boy named Manuel on the mountain Qullqipunku. Thanks to Manuel, Mariano’s herd prospered, so his father sent him to Cusco to buy a new shirt for Manuel. Mariano could not find anything similar, because that kind of cloth was sold only to the archbishop. Learning of this, the bishop of Cusco sent a party to investigate. When they tried to capture Manuel, he was transformed into a bush with an image of Christ crucified hanging from it. Thinking the archbishop’s party had harmed his friend, Mariano died on the spot. He was buried under a rock, which became a place of pilgrimage known as the Lord of Quyllurit’i, or “Lord of Star (Brilliant) Snow.” An image of Christ was painted on this boulder.
The Quyllurit’i festival attracts thousands of indigenous peasants from the surrounding regions, made up of Paucartambo groups (Quechua speakers) from the agricultural regions to the northwest of the shrine, and Quispicanchis (Aymara speakers) from the pastoral (herders) regions to the southeast. Both moieties make an annual pilgrimage to the feast, bringing large troupes of dancers and musicians. There are four groups of participants with particular roles: ch’unchu, qulla, ukuku, and machula. Attendees increasingly have included middle-class Peruvians and foreign tourists.
The festival takes place in late May or early June, to coincide with the full moon. It falls one week before the Christian feast of Corpus Christi. Events include several processions of holy icons and dances in and around the shrine of the Lord of Quyllurit’i. The culminating event for the indigenous non-Christian population takes place after the reappearance of Qullqa in the night sky; it is the rising of the sun after the full moon. Tens of thousands of people kneel to greet the first rays of light as the sun rises above the horizon. The main event for the Church is carried out by ukukus, who climb glaciers over Qullqipunku and bring back crosses and blocks of ice to place along the road to the shrine. These are believed to be medicinal with healing qualities.Señor de Qoyllority


I have been working on this post over a month...(just not good with words)
I just did this pastel of a dream I had 37 years ago. Not many details except that people wearing white are floating upwards to Heaven. The startling thing about this dream was the realization that I was merely watching the people and
NOT among them!!
At that time during my unregenerated life I was presented with the message of the Gospel and simple plan of Salvation. I also learned of how Jesus Christ alone can save us; not merely through good works or because of any particular religion.
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us"..Titus3:5
And finally..."we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air." 1Thess 4:17


Traditional Catholic Baptism Process. When a child is christened, it is common for the family to designate a godmother and/or godfather to assist in caring for the child and raising them in the faith. He wanted to know that their faith was genuine before he would baptize them.”. In the Middle … Most people around here seem to interpret it as within about 3 months. A christening calls for your child to believe in Jesus and to repent any sins. My daughter was born on June 23rd and I havent made any plans yet. If you are planning to baptize to your baby in a Catholic church, here are the steps to become Christian in a Catholic Church. Find baby christening stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection. A. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Church and the parents would deny a child the priceless grace of becoming a child of God were they not to confer baptism shortly after birth (CCC 1250). FREE Shipping by Amazon. Roger J. Landry writes, “The Christian name – in contrast to a non-Christian name – signifies that in baptism “every baptized person acquires the character of a son” and is “an unmistakable sign that the Holy Spirit gives birth to man ‘anew’ from the womb of the Church... Naming the child after a Christian saint or biblical hero is a concrete reminder for the child and everyone else that God is calling that child, like his or her Christian namesake, to holiness and heaven.”. Baptism, like all … Many Christian churches practice baby dedication instead of infant baptism (also known as Christening ) as their primary celebration of a child's birth into the community of faith. . You want the very best for them, and so does God. If your baby boy is older than 6 months then I think a christening outfit would work best. . In addition to traditional white christening gowns and dresses, Nordstrom also has charming rompers which many families are embracing as a more modern option suitable for either gender. No one agreed to the course which you thought should be taken. If your baby boy is baptised around 3 months old, then he will be around 61cm (24 inches) long on average (head to toe), which means that the gown will drape down around 10-40cm (8-16 inches) past your baby boy’s feet. A common age, citing the Royal family as an example, is a few months after the child’s birth. They will probably offer preparation for the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist at the same time, as most Catholic children receive these around that age. Christening ceremonies for babies are held in Catholic, Apostolic, Assyrian, Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist and other churches. Or they’ll be told that the baby can’t be baptized during Lent . . You will be asked to complete a form and this information will then be provided to the appropriate staff member. Happy Christening baby boy. There are fewer christenings. I’ve heard from plenty of frustrated parents who want their baby baptized right away but are met with obstacles at their parish. If your baby boy is under 6 months then I think a christening gown or romper/overalls would work best as they will fit baby better and it will be easier for you to handle your baby. Prince George's christening on Wednesday comes 31 years after his father Prince William in 1982. Baptism reflects the newness of life that God has given to us in Christ. Catholic Baptism Requirements. When our own children were born over 30 years ago, we had them baptized when they were just a couple of … 4.2 out of 5 stars 18. Baptism – Infant to age 6 cjamesrun 2020-08-28T15:52:44-04:00 “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) You can have your baby or child christened at any age but there are different forms of the service for older children and adults. These people are often family friends or relatives, and sometimes, parents. Christening is defined as “the ceremony of baptism, especially as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child.”, Although christening is most common with infants or small children, the Church of England’s policy is that anyone can be christened, whether adult, child, or infant, “so long as they have not been baptized already.” Furthermore, they state that children can be “christened at any age.”, Along with the baptism component, the name-giving component can be a big part of the Christening ceremony. A christening can take place in your local parish church. 2. Photo about Christening customs in an Orthodox Church. Hi guys! Christening is a ceremony of bringing a child, or baby or adult into a christian religion. . I couldn’t find reports of the child’s age, but in the video the child appears to be about one year old. There is no age limit, but once the child has reached the age of reason, the Church will offer Catechism classes so she can be prepared to fully unite herself to the Sacrament of Baptism. I think the Irish Catholic tradition is at about six weeks. 10 Easy Ways to Get it Back, 10 Things the Bible Says about the Mark of the Beast, 9 Ways Grandparents Can Share Christmas This Year, Even from Far Away, New Podcast from Dan Darling: "The Characters of Christmas". This is the child’s baptism. After the welcoming, the parents and godparents make certain promises to the child. A godparent still needs to be over sixteen years old and a practising Roman Catholic who has received Holy Communion and been confirmed. Arrives before Christmas. Referencing Pope Benedict, Fr. Blue Cross Baby Boy Christening Invitation Card One thing that is not shared among the two is the baptism itself. Christening is known as a form of baptism, common in the Catholic or Anglican Church. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first son, Prince George, was christened at 3 months old, Princess Charlotte at 2 months old, and their youngest, Prince Louis, will be christened at 11 weeks old. Baptism is the first holy sacrament followed by: Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the sick, Marriage and […] For parents who are expecting a child, infant baptism should be one of the first things they plan for after the baby’s birth—and that means preparing for baptism before birth. Just wondering what age you had your child baptized/christened. Or they’ll be informed that they can’t have the baby baptized unless they’re registered members of the parish. The Sanctifying Role of the Church (Code of Canon Law, c. 842, 849; Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213, 1263, 1265, 1267-1270) The royal family’s christening, however, is especially significant, as the water used for the christenings is from the Jordan River. to the public outrage, the bishop suspended the priest from celebrating baptisms and marriages, and the priest will only be allowed to celebrate Mass publicly with permission. In the Latin-Rite (i.e. I am a practicing Catholic (born Catholic) and attended Catholic schools most of my life (including College). In an earlier version of this article, we incorrectly stated that Protestant churches do not practice infant baptism. Others, called paedo-baptists, believe christening is starting a new life in Christ: "It's a sign of a new beginning and becoming a part of God's family," says the Church of England. This question has probably been asked a million times… I have a question about Baptisms and Christenings. It is expected that the child will be enrolled in the parish's Religious Education program or attending Catholic school. Although this is a time of celebration, proper etiquette is essential to honor the sacrament. "In baptism a person through washing with natural water with the invocation of the name of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is freed from sin, reborn to new life, puts on Christ and is incorporated in the Church which is His Body" (CCEO, can 675.1). At what age is the baby christened? In the Catholic tradition, it is common to receive a new name at the time of baptism or christening. The Catechism of the Catholic Church stresses the importance of baptizing infants: Born with a fallen human nature and tainted by original sin, children also have need of the new birth in baptism to be freed from the power of darkness and brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God, to which all men are called. New Parents Guide - Resources and Advice for Christian Parenting. . Refine Refine & Sort Christening Wear. A Catholic baptism ceremony is, indeed, a ceremony. See more ideas about baptism, catholic baptism, catholic. Questions such as what is the significance of christening, how did it originate, and is it biblical will be discussed in this article. 1. It’s a sign of a new beginning and becoming a part of God’s family.”, The child is then prayed for and welcomed into the church and he or she may receive a candle, representing their shining "as a light in the world.". A Catholic baptism is built upon an array of core theological beliefs that make the christening ceremony of utmost importance to both the infant and the parents involved. The parents will be told that they can only have their child baptized after taking a class—for which they aren’t allowed to register until after the baby is born. BAPTISM INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN AGED 7 - 12 To begin the process, please call the parish office at 250-388-5571. My husband and I have just planned our first daughter’s Christening. . “They’ll be people who you know you can trust and who’ll be there for your child to talk about the bigger questions in life; questions about faith, hope and love,” the Church of England explains, “Every child should have at least three godparents, two of the same sex and at least one of the opposite sex to your child. Even though the words baptism and christening are used interchangeably, there is a subtle difference.Christening refers to the naming ceremony (to "christen" means to "give a name to") where as baptism is one of seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.. Naming a child is usually through the baptism ceremony in Christianity, especially Catholic culture, and to a lesser degree among those Protestants who practice infant baptism.In Eastern Orthodoxy infants are traditionally named on the eighth day of life in a special service conducted either in the home or in church. According to them, baptism is for adults and older children, because it is to be administered only after one has undergone a “born again” experience—that is, after one has “accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.” , infant baptism should be one of the first things they plan for after the baby’s birth—and that means preparing for baptism, If parents know their obligation but are being thwarted by parish employees in scheduling the sacrament for their newborn, they should persevere, perhaps by calling their diocese for assistance in finding a priest or deacon willing to work with them. 4 Features Unnoticed during the uproar was the age of the child. Ashley Osmera writes, There’s nothing that says “Catholic” quite like the names of saints and angels, biblical figures, or Christian feasts and virtues during the Catholic Rite of Baptism!”, According to the Church of England, children can be christened at any age (including adults, sometimes), though they are usually christened as infants. The ceremony is the same for adults, except that . The Catholic Baptism ceremony for infants is the very picture of innocence and beauty. What is the catholic baptism requirements? In any case, there is no mention of infants in any of these three instances of household baptisms, and it is an argument from silence to say that there must have been small children. 3 Reasons the 'Christmas Star' of 2020 Is Bringing So Much Hope, 10 Signs Your Marriage Is Built on Christ, Christmas Light Show Set To 'Mary Did You Know', Violinist Lindsey Stirling Performs 'Carol Of The Bells', Family Bluegrass Bands Sings 'I Know Who Holds Tomorrow', Lost Your Christmas Spirit? Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. When a child is christened, the parents and godparents will make promises on their behalf. These names may come from people of the Bible, saints, or even angels. Typically baptizing infants and small children, it involves a lengthy ceremony and often, the child is given a new, Christian name, in the presence of family and friends. They believe that people should be baptized when they are old enough to understand, to make the decision to follow Christ, forsaking the world, that baptism is a sign of a commitment to follow Christ. Earlier this month, Riley was baptized in the Catholic Church, so I wanted to share this special moment with all of you! Talk to your vicar about baptizing an older child and how this might differ from a baby’s christening service. In the early Church, there was a controversy over whether baptism should be delayed until the eighth day after a child’s birth, the idea being that baptism on the eighth day would call to mind infant circumcision as a sign of entry into God’s covenant. Traditionally, during a christening, water is poured over the top of a baby's head. All rights reserved. According to the Church of England, “In many churches, a special oil may be used to make the sign of a cross on the child’s forehead. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”, Dever explains, “They think that that means that the promises of God go down the generations and therefore, If believers have children, those children have the right to the sign of the covenant, like the children of the Israelites did in the Old Testament with the sign of circumcision. What to Know Before Your Baby's Catholic Baptism Advice for parents on names, godparents, baptismal certificates, christening parties, and more. A traditional christening gown is around 60-90cm (23-36 inches) long. The whole household heard the word and the whole household was baptized. 6 Things to Know about the Messianic Prophecies of Jesus, This site is a proud member of the Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of, Copyright © 2020, Crosswalk.com. A christening ceremony is the formal welcoming of a new baby into the religious community in which the child is being christened. Some families will even hold a christening for several siblings, or cousins, at the same time.”. You can edit and replace the name with the name of the baby to be baptized, and you can incorporate the important baptism information—date, time, and venue—as these are the information needed by your guests in order to set their schedules. The promises made in the ceremony to care for the child as he or she grows up, especially with respect to faith, are also similar to baby dedications. $27.99 $ 27. Your child will need to complete one full year of Faith Formation in the applicable grade of study then, upon successful completion, the child will enter the RCIA process … Although there is no official maximum number of godparents, three or four is usual...Because of the very special role they have in supporting your child’s faith journey, godparents must be baptized themselves. The christening or baptism is part of a church ceremony, similar to christening in other christian or catholic countries. Families seeking baptism for an infant or child, or youth or adults seeking baptism should contact the pastor for consideration of and preparation for baptism. They’re Catholics, but I just found out that they still haven’t had their daughter baptized yet! The minister of Baptism may decide that there is a just reason why a person who is not yet 16 may be godparent. John Piper cites the baptism of the house of Stephanas, the house of Lydia, and the house of the jailer, as examples, while explaining the idea of infant baptism: “When we look at the New Testament, the closest thing to infant baptism that we find is the reference to three “households” being baptized.”, “...It is significant that in regard to the family of the Philippian jailer Luke reports in Acts 16:32, just before mentioning the baptism of the jailer’s household, “[Paul and Silas] spoke the word of the Lord to him together with all who were in his house.” This seems to be Luke’s way of saying that hearing and believing the word is a prerequisite to baptism. Even though the words baptism and christening are used interchangeably, there is a subtle difference.Christening refers to the naming ceremony (to "christen" means to "give a name to") where as baptism is one of seven sacraments in the Catholic Church.. . More Buying Choices $19.99 (2 new offers) Feltman Brothers. 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I got this in an email forward. I almost never read the things, but this one actually made me chuckle, so worth the time . . .
The Church Phone...
A man in Topeka, Kansas, decided to write a book about churches around the country. He began by flying to San Francisco, and traveled east from there. He entered a very large San Francisco church, took photographs, and made notes.
He spotted a golden telephone on the vestibule wall, and was intrigued
with a sign, which read, "$10,000 per minute"
Seeking out the pastor, he asked about the phone and the sign. The
pastor answered that the golden phone is, in fact, a direct line to
Heaven, and if he pays the price, he can talk directly to God.
The man thanked the pastor and continued on his way.
As he continued to visit churches in Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver,Chicago, Milwaukee, and around the United States, he found more such phones, with the same sign, and the same explanation from each pastor.
Finally, the man arrived in the lovely state of Georgia. Upon entering a church, behold: he saw the usual golden telephone. But THIS time, the sign read: "Calls: 25 cents"!
Fascinated, the man asked to speak with the pastor. "Reverend, I have been in cities all across the country and in each church I have found
this golden telephone, and have been told it is a direct line to Heaven, and that I could use it to talk to God. But in 20 other churches, the
cost was $10,000 per minute. Your sign says 25 cents per call why is that?"
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You think your soul will be permitted into heaven? For sure? What is in heaven? Holiness and perfection. Can anything that ruins holiness and perfection be allowed in? Never. Why? It will ruin the perfection that is heaven.
Sin ruins holiness and perfection. Sin destroys. So what is in your soul? Holiness and perfection or sin? Do you sin? Even unforgiveness and anger is a sin. There are many sins. So of course you sin. God's Book says everyone has sinned. So your soul will ruin heaven the way it is. So who can save your soul to bring you into heaven? Who can cleanse your soul from sin to holy?
You say Allah can save your soul because he is merciful. But wait, if you keep sinning and Allah forgives you over and over, the problem is still there. The problem is your heart. Your heart has not changed. It wants to sin against God. Your heart is a heart of sin, not a heart of holy. So why would your heart, an enemy to perfection, be allowed into holiness and perfection?
The only way the One True Allah saw fit to save mankind from sin is by sending Holiness and Perfection to man personally. Holiness and Perfection was manifested through Jesus. Jesus never sinned. So Jesus proved to have the perfect heart, the heart of Holy. Jesus came to teach us the perfect faith God is looking for. By following Jesus' faith, your heart will be accepted by God into His kingdom. Your soul will be spared from death. That's why Jesus rose from death, to prove His faith is life everlasting. So what was Jesus' perfect faith that He practiced? He obeyed the Father perfectly even unto death, unto the shedding of His perfect blood. Why was His blood shed? Because He had to obey the Father to go to the cross. That's why His blood was shed, to obey the Father's will perfectly. Now it is your turn, Matthew 16:24.
If you want to go to heaven, you need spiritual heart surgery my friends! Jesus is the only one who can do that for you! And did Jesus call Himself just a prophet? No. No prophet can perform spiritual heart surgery. Only someone extremely special can do that. That's why Jesus proves to be God's Son. The Father's heart was revealed to mankind through His Son, Jesus Christ. That's why Jesus says "I am in the Father and the Father is in me," John 14:11.
Turn from your sins and turn to the perfect heart, Jesus' heart. He rose from death. So He is alive! He can hear you! He is not dead! If you are humble and repentant, "ask anything in my name and I will do it," John 14:14. Ask Jesus to change your heart and accept Him as your Lord. Then read His teachings in the Bible and start obeying Him. Amen.


For quite some time now I have been wanting an avenue in which the Lord could use me.
I have always wanted to lead a ladies Bible study, but am quite shy, and do not do well in front of a group of people. I also feel inadequate of my knowledge of the Bible.
However today I realized I could start a blog and post on it the things that God has blessed me with and in turn pray that it is a blessing to you the readers as well.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Another one I will get into deeper at a later date.
I will be posting a comparison of the wisdom and the virtuous women. Both are more precious then rubies and and with both it is said happy is a man that findeth her.


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In John’s gospel, there’s a story of Jesus whipping around to ask two excitable and possibly over-eager followers, “what do you want?” They reply, “Teacher, where are you staying?” In other words, where are you coming from? What are you all about?
I’ve been thinking about what I want a lot, lately. Mostly, because I can’t have it. I can’t have a drink with friends on a patio, communion with my church, coffee with a new friend, live worship, a bear hug . . . a haircut.
But I can go a pretty long time without these things, truth be told. What’s been niggling in the back of my mind well before I’ve run out of books to read, neighbourhood blocks to walk, and social stories to tell, is the question these disciples ask in response. What are you all about?
Chances are that two weeks into nationwide social distancing, and self-isolation, you’re beginning to wonder, what am I all about?
Maybe you’ve never had existential thoughts like this before (bless you), or perhaps a combination of the 24-hour news cycle and bumping up against the limits of your mental and literal bandwidth has you, for the first time, coming to grips with who you are. Solitude can be awfully imposing; when it’s not invited.
The bad news is, solitude, like you, isn’t going anywhere soon. The good news is, you’re not stuck with who you are.
In this post, I share three ways you can find life-changing purpose in a pandemic.
- Cultivate Holy Habits
When everybody else is watching Love is Blind, go outside and open your eyes.
It’s the Spring, in Vancouver, and those cherry blossoms aren’t going to blush like that for much longer. Besides, the public health authority didn’t say stay indoors, they said, stay home. Easier said than done if you live in an apartment. But if you have a slice of grass, or a courtyard to stroll around on, do something different! Put the deck chairs out or play soccer in the backyard. Order the easel and watercolors you’ve wanted, on Amazon. Paint a world without disease in it. The key is to strike a balance between rhythms that were working for you before this reign of viral terror, and new rhythms that produce novel, self-realizing routines. There’s no litmus test for what qualifies as a holy habit or a self-realizing routine, however, perhaps it’s enough to ask, “does this habit engender the love of God and others, in me?”
A holy habit is different, by nature. For something to be holy it needs to be set apart from everything else. For something to be a habit, it has to be consistent. It’s too easy to drown out your anxiety and worry with more media. But more media won’t affirm who you are, and more media won’t show you what you’re capable of in adversity. The apostle Paul says, whatever is true whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
There’s no better time than this to have an original and excellent thought. Adversity breeds innovation and creativity. What holy habits might God be inviting you into today?
Think about it.
2. Discover your Agency Amidst Inability
You’re being told what you can and cannot do, more than you’re used to. You’re getting unsolicited recommendations about where you can go, what you can do, who you can see, how you can live your life. All for good reason. Listen to the experts.
But being told no over and over will only exasperate your need for control. Let’s be honest, it doesn’t take a lot, right now, to tip your diligent disinfecting over into the category of compulsively cleaning. Again, it’s understandable, given the circumstances.
Listen to the experts, but make sure you’re listening to God. God always answer this simple prayer: speak, Lord, I am listening. While God often speaks to us through trusted voices that surround us; voices that enable greater discernment of what God is saying to us, God is more than willing to speak to you, by his Spirit. Would you afford him the opportunity?
When God speaks to his children, it’s in the undeniable, fundamental language of YAASSS! By the very fact that you can have an ongoing conversation with the Creator of the universe, God is saying yes to you. God knows what power you possess because he put it in you. God knows what plans he has for you because he’s given you hope and a future! You cannot control the world outside, but you can surrender your inner life to the rule of Christ.
Discovering your personal agency amidst inability builds on the cultivation of holy habits. It’s amazing how differently your day can go when you start it with the one who made it. To begin the day in scripture and silence before God, as opposed to another Covid-19 update, graph or news briefing is the most repeatedly empowering thing you can do for yourself. Go on, sing it. I’VE GOT THE POWER!
3. Keep Praising
Over the last week, I’ve been spending time in the morning, reading the Bible’s Psalms. One thing I appreciate about the Psalms is how often they begin with praise. The Psalms include petitions and some pretty authentic cries of anguish, but they often begin from the perspective of praise.
Typically, when you and I grapple with a significant struggle; when we bump up against the brokenness of the world, we tend to bring our struggles to God in the form of petitionary prayers and requests. Lord, help me in my weakness, Lord keep the darkness at bay… now there’s nothing wrong with that, the Bible encourages us to do so. However, in a time of contagion, God is calling us to see our challenges from the perspective of praise.
When we praise God, a spiritual shift takes place in our hearts. When we’re overwhelmed we come to God with petitions, but when we praise God amidst a problem too big to solve on our own, our problem is overcome by God’s power. Our problem taps out, our problem relents, our problem says, I give up, because it’s up against God, and God says, if I am for you, who can ever be against you!
When we begin with a perspective of praise, gratitude results. Gratitude prepares us to enter into normalcy when the dust settles. As a pastor, I cannot wait until we gather again in worship and celebrate communion! But I pray that we would gather, never being the same. I pray that we would gather, having been changed by this crisis, according to God’s purposes and plans. It’s my prayer that we never again gather out of religious duty, but that we would gather gratefully, in relational delight.
As a friend, recently said, I can’t wait to hug the sh*t out of you.
I’m looking forward to it. Because, toilet paper. If this pandemic teaches us anything, it will be how to see the world that God loves, from a new perspective; to see the world from on our knees, and to keep praising.


Let’s be real, adopting and fostering kiddos is hard work. It genuinely takes a village to raise a single child. Circle provides practical ways to surround a family to meet real-life needs. Our wrap-around care allows the Body of Christ, service professionals, business owners, and volunteers to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a family.
Sometimes, Circle care means raking leaves, cleaning house, or painting rooms… other times it looks like babysitting, praying for the parents, or helping kids with homework. For professionals, it could be a plumber volunteering a few hours of service per month to a family in their community. Circle is our way of practically walking out life with families who have chosen the adoptive process.
Families – help is on the way!


About Us When our church first started our logo was “Where Jesus is Lord and you are Loved.” We love Jesus more than anything on this earth and desire to be like Him. Jesus loves the rich, the poor, the upstanding citizen and the downtrodden. He doesn’t play favorites when folks come to Him and give their life to Him. We want as many people as possible to meet the Jesus of the Bible and serve Him with all their heart and experience that same kind of love in their everyday life. Where We Came From Our church started when founding Pastor John Petit felt a call to Watertown, NY in 1986 trusting God to bring him a wife and family as he obeyed Him with all his heart. A man named Ed was the first attendee. Ed, a former alcoholic found a place where he was loved and accepted as he learned about Jesus despite a former life filled with regret. Thankfully others came as well and like Ed found God’s grace at the cross. A fond memory of Ed is frequent request to sing the “Old Rugged Cross” as it reminded him of the Jesus’s great love for us and the gift of grace.
Where we are Headed? As we move forward in our history, we still desire that folks would see the love of Jesus in us and that we would allow God to use us as instruments both in our city and around the world to share the gospel of Christ through worship, praise, teaching and that through us the love of Jesus would shine and bring hope. What is the Bottom Line? Living Waters Fellowship is committed to foster a family built on the transforming power of Jesus Christ. We want to be the place “Where Jesus is Lord and you are loved” What does this mean to You? Most importantly you are always welcome at Living Waters Fellowship. No matter where your life’s journey has taken you, we are saving a seat for you.
If you are ready to plan your first visit click here. If you’d like to learn a little more about our beliefs click here.
Many folks wonder when they first enter a church what that church believes. Sometimes that can take several weeks to find out and can be frustrating. Here is our Declaration of Faith which should help. We Believe that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is Profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for instruction in Righteousness. II Timothy 3:16
In One True God eternally existing in the persons of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1 (note vs 26) Matthew 3:16-17, 11:25-27, 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14
All have sinned and that salvation is a work of grace wrought by faith in our hearts. Romans 3:25, 5:12, 6:23, 5:6-8, 10:9-10, I John 1:5-10, Ephesians 2:1-10
In Water Baptism by Immersion as prescribed by our Lord in Matthew 28:19
In the Lords Supper. I Corinthians 11:23-33
In the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in new tongues. Luke 24:49, John 14:15-17, Acts 1:4-8, 2:1-4
That Divine Healing was provided for in the atonement and i still for Believers today. Isaiah 53:4-5, Matthew 8:16-17, I Peter2:24, James 5:13-15, Mark 6:13
In a real heaven and a real Hell. John 14:1-4, Luke 16:19-29, Revelation 20:11-15
Prayer. I Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16
Tithing and Giving Malachi 3:8-12, II Corinthians 9
The Gifts of the Spirit I Corinthians 12 & 14
Working in Unity & Love Ephesians 4:1,3,11-13 John 15:12, 17:1-12, 1 John 2:3-11
His Soon Coming I Thessalonians 4:13-5-11
Living Waters Fellowship
"Where Jesus is Lord and You are loved. " WE ARE A PEOPLE THAT BELIEVE IN THE GOODNESS OF GOD AND ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT COMING INTO hIS PRESENCE.
He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.


For the past couple of days, I’ve had Matt Redman’s song, 10,000 Reasons stuck in my head. I suppose it’s for a good reason, as it’s now become my “theme song” for the year. Since it’s talking about 2 of the things I want to do this year: Starting the day with praising the Lord, and counting 1,000 gifts. In the song, Matt talks about starting the day by praising the Lord (and praising at the end of the day no matter what happens). He also talks about the many, many reasons to thank the Lord for all His blessings.
The song is a good reminder to praise the Lord for His goodness no matter what the circumstance. It’s not easy to do, is it? When I do it, I discover that I’m much more content because I’m focusing on the good things in life.


Ryan Shelor defied the odds all of his nearly 22 years. He was born three months premature, weighed only two pounds, seven ounces, and suffered from severe cerebral palsy. Yet he lived to go to the 21st birthday party he had always dreamed of – and along the way he had more memorable life events than most people experience if they live to be 100. How many people get to hang out on the sidelines during the game with the cheerleaders from their high school and at Virginia Tech? How many people develop personal friendships with Tech Coach Frank Beamer and several Hokies who would go on to careers in the NFL? Shelor did all that, and more. How many people have an entire church devoted to their 21st birthday party and have a motorcycle club show up to take them for a ride? How many people help launch an organization devoted to helping the families of children with special needs? And how many people have a standing-room-only funeral and a procession worthy of a head of state? Shelor did all that too. People who knew Shelor invariably talk about how he never let his situation dampen his enthusiasm for life.
The website devoted to raising funds for his causes – www.RyanShelorFund.org – states it best: “Ryan never let the limitations of his body interfere with his spirit.” The website also gives a lengthy list of life accomplishments: “Ryan graduated from Glenvar High School, participating in choir, band, cheerleading and office supervision. He was involved in Challenger Little league Baseball since its inception and introduced the Roanoke County School system to its first service dog, ‘Bo.’ Ryan’s need for a service animal was the inspiration of the Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog foundation and he served as its poster child for many years.” Shelor had a charisma about him that managed to reach out and speak to others despite the words that wouldn’t come and the limbs that wouldn’t function. “It was interesting that a kid in his situation crossed all boundaries,” says Ryan’s father, Steve Shelor. “All types of people from all walks of life were attracted to him. “People are always telling us that when they were down and they thought about him and his situation it gave them a lift, made them see their situation differently.”
Ryan Michael Shelor, 21, of Roanoke County answered the call of the Lord on August 10, 2006. Ryan came into this world early with major health issues, weighing only two pounds and seven ounces. He joined a loving family ready to share their unconditional love and to follow the path God had in store for his amazing life. Ryan never let the limitations of his body interfere with his spirit. Ryan was loved and respected by everyone he met.
He inspired hope, was immersed in faith and opened many doors for others throughout his life. Ryan graduated from Glenvar High School, participating in Choir, Band, Cheerleading and office supervision. He was involved in Challenger Little league Baseball since its inception and introduced the Roanoke County School system to its first service dog, “Bo”. Ryan’s need for a service animal was the inspiration of the Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog foundation and he served as its poster child for many years. Ryan was an avid Hokie Fan, personal friend of the Hokie Bird and a regular at Va Tech football games. He was always up for a “big” time. With his generous smile, he shared the love and joy of Christ. Ryan’s heart was always with the Lord and he lived to give to others.
The Ryan Shelor Fund was born out of his desire to give back to kids and families with special needs. Ryan remained happy, joyful and full of life despite his hardships and was one of the most courageous men alive. He always found strength in his favorite verse” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13. He truly was one of God’s greatest gifts to this earth. While Ryan will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends, we are comforted in the knowledge that Ryan’s body no longer hinders his wonderful spirit. Thank you to all who made a difference in Ryan’s life. The love, encouragement and support given to Ryan and our family helped him live his life to the fullest. He was touched by many and for that we are grateful.
We want to give special thanks to Dr. Luther Beazley, Dr. Jeri Lantz & staff at RMH 9th Floor Mountain, Dr’s Hart & Cordell, Community Tenth Floor nurses & doctors, Dr, Harry Webster, Alan and Debbie of Carillion Hospice, Glenvar staff & students, Pastor Ken Nienke and the congregations he so loved at Fellowship Community Church and Bethel Baptist Church of Salem. Ryan will be running, playing and teasing in Heaven with his Granddaddy Billy Shelor, Uncles and Aunts Hoyt McCartney, Pete Davis, George and Robbie Bratton, and great friend John Clark.
Ryan is survived by his loving family of parents, Steve and Cindy Shelor, big brother Jonathan Shelor and Sister-in-law Katherine Shelor and little brother Zachary Shelor, his Grandparents, Gary and Linda Davis and Patricia Shelor, Great Grandparents Jesse and Madeline Rutledge, Aunts and Uncles Justin and Holly Davis, Debra and Rodney Barbour, Bob and Linda Felton, and Alan Shelor, cousins Jessica Barbour, Drew Barbour, Laura Felton , Quinton Felton, Susan Felton, Charles Alan Felton and Taylor Davis, his second mom, Sandy Whitley, in addition to many extended family members and friends who loved Ryan greatly. Ryan will always be our hero.


Deliverance sessions will help guide you through the process of spiritual healing and liberation from demonic or evil influences. You can expect that we will be praying and referring to scripture. During a deliverance session, you will be encouraged to confess sins, renounce any involvement with the occult or other forms of spiritual darkness, and receive prayer and guidance from me. The goal of deliverance is to break any spiritual bondage or oppression and allow you to experience freedom and healing in your life.
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