Welcome to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, Florida!
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the one, Holy and catholic and apostolic church.
The church shall seek to fulfill its mission by:
- Embracing the Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church through regular prayer, worship and frequent participation in the sacraments.
- Supporting the Church through stewardship of time and talent and sacrificial giving.
- Providing a welcoming, caring, loving environment.
- Having its members exemplify Orthodox Christian character and morals.
- Supporting ministries that facilitate the overall mission of the Church.
- Exemplifying commitment to community service and charitable outreach.
- Creating an environment which encourages members to grow in their faith.
May God Bless you and give you strength!
Sunday Orthros 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Divine Liturgy 10 a.m.
Monday, March 23
-Great Compline @ 5:30 p.m.
-Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m. in Admin Building
-Orthodoxy 101 Part 3 @ 6:30 p.m. in church
Tuesday, March 24
-Women’s Bible Study @ 9:30 a.m.
-Bible Study East Tampa @ 6:30 p.m.
-Bible Study South Tampa @ 6:30 p.m.
-Basketball @ 8 p.m.
-Parish Council Meeting @ 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25
-Men’s Bible Study @ 7:30 a.m.
-Orthros & Divine Liturgy for Annunciation @ 8:45 a.m.
-Canon of St. Andrew of Crete @ 6 p.m.
-Choir Practice @ 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 26
-Young Adult Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.
-Adult Greek School @ 6 p.m.
Friday, March 27
-Akathist Hymn @ 6:30 p.m.
-Divine Liturgy @ 8:15 p.m.


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50 key concepts in theology 30 November, This excellent book by Hugh Rayment-Pickard is a model of clarity and accessibility. It introduces the key themes, movements and thinkers in theology and religious studies.
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Theology is the study of God. Therefore theological truths are the things that we can know about God with a high degree of certainty. Because The Bible is believed to be inspired by God himself, it is the primary source of these truths. There was. Perhaps no concepts at all are inherently ‘theological’.
Perhaps philosophy per se, regardless of its content, is ‘theological’. Perhaps theology itself is not ‘theological’. This series is not about beating the theological and philosophical bounds, about saying what ‘belongs to’ religion and what ‘belongs to’ philosophy.
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The Psalter describes truth as a fundamental characteristic of God, a characteristic that the psalmist desires to share. The wicked do not speak truth (), whereas the blameless one speaks truth from the heart (). The psalmists often depict truth as a quality separate from God, and which God serves by virtue of his nature.
What is the Christian doctrine of regeneration. Regeneration is a theological term from the King James Version of the Bible.
Titus says, "he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.". THEOLOGY OF THE BOOK OF JOSHUA At least seven major themes can be seen in the book of Joshua: (1) the land, (2) God’s promises, (3) the covenant, (4) obedience, (5) purity of worship (holiness), (6) godly leadership, and (7) rest.
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Deuteronomy, Theology of. The fifth book of the Pentateuch is not merely a recasting of the Sinai covenant text and all its derivative materials, but a new and fresh statement of Yahweh's covenant purposes to a new generation in a new place with new prospects.
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He became chaplain and professor of philosophy at Beloit College in Wisconsinpastored the First Presbyterian Church of Rockford, Illinoistaught theology and philosophy of religion at Austin Presbyterian Seminary in Texasand served as president and professor of theology at Melodyland School of Theology in Anaheim, California Renewal Journal Publications Acknowledgement: We would like to thank the contribution made by the staff of the Citipointe Ministry College in the compilation and development of this unit.
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David Dockery, President of Union University in Jackson, TN, has all the necessary qualifications to write a book with the purpose that his title suggests. Dockery has served as a pastor, Bible college professor, seminary professor, editor at a denominational publishing house, and academic Vice President and Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, all.
Renewal Theology Undeniably, where the church is growing worldwide, it is being fed and driven by one or more of these streams, oftentimes together: The classical Pentecostal Movement (e.g., Assemblies of God, Church of God in Christ, Church of God - Cleveland, Tenn., and Foursquare) coming out of the Azusa Street revival in Los Angeles in the.
The common impulse of the three post-theological philosophies we shall consider [Badiou, Nancy and Meillassoux] is that they seek 1) to move beyond imitative and residual atheism in order fundamentally to re-think philosophy without God or the gods and without parasitising any assumptions dependent on them (hence post-theological, not merely.
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It tells Christians they won’t go through tribulation since God will intervene and remove them from it in the last days. The Book of Truth. This is the. BOOK OF THE TRUTH. Jesus says: „PREPARE YOU NOW.
FOR THE GREAT WARNING. Who don´t, will take the risk to die of the shock when THE WARNING will take place. It will be the BIGGEST EVENT what happens here on earth.
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I have had the amazing opportunity to know and love this man every single day for the last ten years. Within the first few years together we instantly became best friends. We were young, inseparable, and in love. All this time, I have had the chance to witness his love in the ways he has chosen to relentlessly portray it. Like all relationships, we too have had our fair share of bumps in the road. And it hasn’t always been easy to get past them but we always managed to push through because of the foundation of friendship we built together. Our willingness to forgive and love each other, even in the darkest of moments, is one of the reasons I believe we are so close.
One of the main ways my husband shows his love is by acts of service. Specifically, it is one of his love languages. If he does something for me or anyone, even if it is something small, then that is him intentionally showing his love. His natural love language literally means that actions speak louder than words. The thing is, my husband is constantly doing big things for me and my daughter that exude with the expression of that love. His sacrifices to provide for us and his willingness to help even when it isn’t even asked are just some of those ways.
The 5 Love Languages, By: Gary Chapman – For those of you interested in what love languages are.
When you look at the bible, and specifically John 13:1-5 and John 13:12-17, you notice that one of the main actions of service done by Jesus had to do with the washing of feet. It was not only an expression of humility and service but ultimately it was an expression of His love. Jesus’ symbolism of the washing of the feet was to be an example set for those who know Him or those who are of Him so that they would, in turn, show that same humility, servanthood, and love towards another.
” 12. When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13. You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” –
John 13:12-17, ESV
In a lot of ways, I believe that my husband’s expression of love is based on the example as it is shown in John 13. Whether he consciously knows it or not, I believe that it is because of his faith and love for Christ that he naturally portrays his love in a similar Christ-like manner. He is of Him so he radiates Him through his actions of love. One of the first things stated in Ephesians 5:25-27 is that husbands are instructed to love their wives as Christ loved the church.
“25. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26. that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27. so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.”
Ephesians 5:25-27, ESV
To me, this verse is just another affirmation of my husband’s expressions of love that also speaks to his faith and love of Christ. Because Christ showed his love to the Church with the example of the washing of the feet; through his actions of service. When you go to the beginning of Ephesians 5:1 it shines a light on the reference of the example of love once again. That we should be imitators of God and walk in love just as Christ did, taking from Christ’s example of love and emulating that love onto others. As his wife, I think it’s a beautiful blessing to be on the receiving end of that love and be able to witness his imitation of Christ through that.
“1. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Ephesians 5:1-2, ESV
I am in love with the example my husband is to me and my daughter daily. His heart radiates so much more than I think he realizes and I am grateful for what that means for our marriage, our family, and his friends. Despite our circumstance, whether good or bad, I know, as clear as the moon itself, that I can rely on the ever-present love my husband enjoys to give. The measure of a man is love and the love shown by him because of Him displays the exuberant measure of his heart.
“The measure of a man is love.” -Fred Feliciano
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We are called to love the stranger among us, Remembering that we are strangers and pilgrims in the land.
The International Guest House is a non-profit house owned and maintained by the Allegheny Conference of Mennonite Church USA.
It exists to show the love of Christ through the ministry of hospitality to guests from all over the world.
The mission includes the following:
- To provide hospitality to the stranger as Christ suggests we do in Matthew 25:35, “I was a stranger and you took me in.”
- To provide our guests with secure, clean, short-term lodging; to provide a warm welcome, friendship, and to show what it means to be Christian in the Mennonite tradition.
- To provide guests the opportunity to gather and engage in friendly, cultural and religious conversation at the breakfast table and evening tea.
- To provide service opportunities for Mennonite and other volunteers who are committed to the mission of Christian hospitality that is IGH.
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Church of Christ has existed in Copenhagen since 1991. We are a part of the “International Churches of Christ”, which is a family of Christian churches all over the world.
Church of Christ is based on the Bible, which we believe is true, practical and relevant for us today. This is reflected in our members being committed to living accordance with the teaching of Jesus Christ as described in the Bible.
Should you wish to experience us, you are heartily welcome to a church service. See time and place under the menu item “Where we meet” (left side of the screen). Our church services are held in Danish, but we are used to translating the sermons whenever there is a need for this.
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Rod started on staff at Northgate in June of 2014. He is married to Charlene and has two beautiful daughters, a roommate named Edie and a dog named Jewel. Yes, a house full of ladies keeps him in line! He enjoys cooking, especially on the BBQ, having friends over and hanging out with the kids! Rod is excited to see what God can do in a child’s life and has seen the Holy Spirit work in the life of his own kids. Children are our future and it is his passion to help them build a solid spiritual foundation that can be set for the rest of their life.
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Marlene is mother of two adult children and 'grandma' to three grandchildren. She's been married to Frank for 40+ years and has worked at Northgate for more than 20 of those years. She loves her work at Northgate because she gets to share her journey with many people. Meeting new people as well as getting together with old friends, is always a hi-light. Being involved in the lives of her grandchildren makes this time of her life extra special. Reading, going on walks, baking and spending time with family are also some of her favorite things.
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Benita joined the staff in 2016. She is Barry’s wife of over 35 years, mother of five adult children, and recently became Nana. She volunteered in AWANA for many years and now enjoys spending time with her small group, reading, playing games and camping with family.
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Link for registration. The Eastern Eparchy of the UOCC invites you to a Saturday Retreat for Acolytes. Saturday, November 18 10:00am — 5:00pm There is no cost to participate in this event. We do, however, request that the parishes of the Altar servers who are participating offer a minimum donation of $25 per participant to cover
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ — Heartfelt thanks to His Grace, Bishop Andriy, our reverend Clergy, organizers, donors, altar servers, choristers, cantors, readers, volunteers, faithful parishioners, and above all — youth — who participated in the Youth Retreat and Great Vespers (on Friday & Saturday), and the Divine Liturgy and common meal at this year’s
СУМК — Ukrainian Orthodox Youth presents… Discovering Unity — the 2017 National Youth Convention Experience Workshops, Music, Games, New Friends — and discover what is a youth group. Winnipeg, MB — August 9–13, 2017 Registration (including all meals and activities): Youth — $290 Adult — $390 Early Bird Registration: only 45 Early Bird tickets at $225. To register and
To the venerable clergy, monastics and faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church beyond the borders of Ukraine and to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, “You fell asleep in the flesh as a mortal, O King and Lord; You rose again on the third day, raising Adam from corruption and abolishing death: Pascha of incorruption,
9:30am — Divine Liturgy 11:00am Registration + Brunch 11:45am Sessions: Children Teenagers Young Adults Parents / Grandparents 5:30pm Supper 6:30pm Rock Climbing Sessions Include: • Lenten Kitchen: Scary or Healthy? • Building the Icon Corner: Finding your family saints and choosing the right “home” incense. • Sacred Music: Final rehearsal for the Sunday of Orthodoxy FREE
Heaven and earth are united today, for Christ is born. Today has God come upon earth, and man gone up to heaven. Today for man’s sake is seen in the flesh He who by nature is invisible. Therefore let us also give glory and cry aloud to Him: Glory to God in the highest, and
Announcing our Eastern Eparchy Family & Youth Retreat in MONTREAL! To help St. Sophie’s Cathedral celebrate their 90th Anniversary and to meet the youth of the Montreal parishes, we invite all interested to participate in this unique and historic event. To reserve your seat on the bus please email email@example.com or contact: Mykhailo Zienchuk at
Lent is coming! In preparation for the coming Great Fast, the Eastern Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada invites all Youth, ages 7–25, together with their parents to attend a Retreat — on Saturday, February 27th, 2016, from 1:15pm — at St. Demetrius’ Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor — 3338 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON.


The oil used to anoint the king at the coronation is one of the most sacred and mysterious parts of the ceremony.
For the coronation of the British sovereign Carlos III on May 6, a new amount has been prepared. However, in a clear reflection of the current sensitivity towards animals that exist today, this oil was not produced on this occasion any ingredients from animals. The «chrysmal oil» for the coronation was consecrated on Friday in a religious ceremony in Jerusalem, in one of the city’s holiest Christian sites, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Earlier versions ended up with civet oil, sourced from the glands of small mammals, and ambergris, from the intestines of whales. The cruelty to animals to obtain this oil and the need to protect wildlife had raised concerns, so it was finally decided that the formula for the sacred oil for the coronation of King Charles would not contain anything of animal origin.
Although the coronation is considered a great moment of national pageantry and historic rituals, It also contains a strong religious element.
The King’s anointing has echoes of baptism or ordination into religious orders, as the monarch is symbolically touched with holy oil on his head, chest, and hands.
This moment it would be expected so sacred that at Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 television cameras were not allowed to film it and there has been speculation about whether the anointing will be shown on television during Carlos’s coronation.
ingredients of the new oil
The new oil includes olive oil scented with a blend of essential oils, sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli (orange blossom oil) and benzoin, to which orange blossom is also added.
It also has meaning for the royal family, since it partly uses olives grown on the Mount of Olives, in the Monastery of María Magdalena, which is where the King’s grandmother, Princess Alice, is buried.
In his Christmas message, the king spoke of his own Christian faith and how he had been moved by visiting biblical sites, such as the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem.
The Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem were in charge of consecrating the oil in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the site where Jesus is believed to have died and was buried.
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, applauded the decision to use oil from the Mount of Olives, a place outside Jerusalem with many biblical connections.
«This demonstrates the deep historical link between the coronation, the Bible and the Holy Land,» the archbishop said.
He added: «From the ancient kings to the present day, monarchs have been anointed with oil from this sacred place.»
The utensils used for anointing -including a spoon- are surviving instances of the original medieval coronation ornaments.most of which were destroyed by order of the English military and political leader Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
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Christmas Carol Service
The annual Christmas Carol Service featuring musicians, soloists and choirs from First Year to Sixth Year took place on Monday, December 17, The Sr Ursula Memorial Hall was transformed into a delightful Christmas scene with candles, lights and festive decorations. There was a traditional group of harp, fiddles, flutes, concertina, bodhrán and tin whistle playing distinctly Irish versions of Ding Dong Merrily on High and I saw Three Ships. The Cecilian Choir and Chamber Choir sang a selection of Christmas tunes including the hauntingly beautiful The Wexford Carol and the uplifting Carol of the Bells. Harpist Ella Flynn, Fifth Year, accompanied the Senior Orchestra for What Child is This? Isobel Hillery was joined by both school choirs for her rendition of O Holy Night. The programme also featured a Fifth Year vocal quartet comprising of Deirdre Fogarty, Aideen Carew, Laragh Hatherell and Aoife Dempsey. Well done to all those who performed and to Music teacher and Choir Mistress Ms Butler who organised the programme of events. Many thanks also to those who teach in St Angela’s Academy of Music where many of the students attend music tuition.
Mass of the Gifts
The Christmas Mass or Mass of the Gifts was celebrated in the Cathedral of the Assumption on Thursday, December 20. It is always such a special occasion and a lovely reminder of the religious meaning and spiritual value of Christmas. Fr Jim Purcell, the School Chaplain, presided over the mass and gave a very gentle, inspiring homily. There was a fabulous selection of Christmas songs which Cecilian Choir, Chamber Choir and many of the school’s finest instrumentalists had been rehearsing in the lead up to the mass. There was a liturgical movement at the offertory procession which included many dancers from Sixth year. They brought boxes to the altar to symbolise the many acts of charity that take place throughout the school during the year. This dance also featured two of school’s Spanish students, Daniella and Zanaida, who incorporated flamengo style movements into the procession. The students moved with grace to the strains of ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ sung by Cecilian Choir and interspersed with bell ringing by some Leaving Cert Music students. As is Ursuline tradition all First Years did a fabulous slow movement to Silent Night. They held lit candles while singing Silent Night in Irish, English and German. It was a joy to behold this beloved hymn prayed through harmonious voices and elegant movement. Thanks to all readers, musicians and dancers whose preparations made the Mass of the Gifts 2019 not only possible but wonderful.
Senior Camogie Munster A Semi-Final
Well done to the Ursuline Senior Camogie panel and coaches Ms Hogan and Ms O’Friel for reaching a Munster A Semi Final. They faced Ursuline’s Waterford who were always going to be stiff opposition. The Ursuline Thurles had the advantage of playing on home soil but this was not enough to secure a place in the final. Ursuline Waterford just pipped the Thurles girls at the post to finish with a heart breaking one-point lead. UCT played out of their skin but it wasn’t enough against a Waterford side that took every opportunity that came their way.
UCT-tv continued on Friday, December 14 with the Ursuline version of All Star Mr and Mrs. The Mr and Mrs were Ms Hynes and Mr McLoughlin who had to demonstrate just how well they knew each other. Mr McLoughlin brought gushes of approval from the audience when he declared that he wouldn’t change a thing about Ms Hynes as she was perfect.
The annual Teacher v Student debate happened on Wednesday, December 19. Representing the staff were debating enthusiasts Mr O’Byrne, Ms Geoghegan and Ms Loughnane who proposed the motion that ‘There is Feminism in the North Pole.’ There were pitted against a mighty team of Sixth years including Gemma O’Dwyer, Mary Kate Barrett and Gráinne McNamara. They argued strongly that the North Pole is not in fact an equal opportunities employer and that the fairer sex don’t fare so well there. The students won but the staff but up a brave fight, so well done to all those involved. Much thanks is due to the Fifth Year councillors and their year head Ms Bourke for organising the Christmas activities over the last number of weeks.
A merry and safe Christmas to all our students, their parents and relatives from Ms Butler, Ms Slattery and Ms Gleeson and all the staff and of the Ursuline Secondary School.


"Religion, clean and undefiled before God and the Father, is this: To visit the fatherless and widows in their tribulation, and to keep one’s self unspotted from this world." James 1:27
Seems this holy sister is doing both. God bless all consecrated religious, and all those called to more exalted vocations.
Association of the Holy Infancy
The priest’s head is covered by the jijin, an ecclesiastical headgear peculiar to China.
Prayer to be recited when receiving the blessing at Mass and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament:
Bless us, O Lord, as Thou didst bless the little children, and again Thy disciples at Thy glorious ascension into heaven, so that we may persevere in Thy grace, and be numbered on the last day among the elect, whom Thou wilt call the blessed of Thy Father, and invite into Thy eternal kingdom. Amen.
St Frideswide’s Priory at Christ Church College, Oxford


Edward F. Silhavy, age 96 of Valparaiso, passed away February 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence M. (Cook) Silhavy, son and daughter-in-law, Edward W. and Dora Silhavy. Also preceding him in death were his parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his son Terry L. Silhavy, and daughter, Linda R. (Michael) Fishback of Valparaiso, more than 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Edward was the youngest of nine children and is the oldest living Silhavy on record. He was close to and very loved by many surviving nieces and nephews. He was born in Coal City, Illinois, on March 18, 1916, the son of Joseph and Marie Silhavy. He married the love of his life on June 1, 1940 in Hobart and they were married almost 50 years. He lived most of his life in Valparaiso. His son, Terry, now 54, was born with a developmental disability. Edward and his wife, were co-founders of the original Vale Day School. Edward was an inspector at Indiana General for 38 years and a union steward, and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Opportunity Enterprises and a former member of the Moose Lodge # 1357. He also served as a Democratic Precinct Committeeman. Throughout his life he never met a stranger and he loved to joke and have fun. Funeral Services will be held, Friday, February 22, 2013 at 3 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Steven Driver officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Visitation will be held 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. until time of services at the church. Memorial Donations may be made to the Valparaiso Bethesda Lutheran Home or Opportunity Enterprises.


Welcome! We invite everyone to join us in worship of the risen Lord Jesus, and in fellowship as the body of Christ, as we seek to be God’s people in and for the world.
The Core Purpose of Emmaus Anglican Church is to: “To embody the good news of God, who desires to reconcile all people and all things to himself through Jesus.”
In a world that is confused, ungrounded, busy and loud, where people are over-advertised, over-worked, over-scheduled, and over-connected (distracted), Emmaus is seeking be a prophetic community here in Montreal. A community that celebrates all that is good, beautiful and true in the world, while also being a prophetic community that express, and lives into, the Kingdom of Heaven here and now.
Emmaus understands herself to be HISTORIC, THOUGHTFUL and LOVING:
Historic: That we are Anglican and understand ourselves, in a very specific way, to be a part of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. Our worship is grounded in the historic liturgy expressed in the Book of Common Prayer. Our desire is to faithfully worship the living God through Word and Sacrament in a way that brings Him honour, and in a way that shapes and forms us to be His people in and for the world.
Thoughtful: We recognize that today, perhaps more than ever, we need to learn to think rightly, humbly and wisely about God and His world. We desire for our worship of the Triune God to be thoughtful, to provide space for quiet and contemplation, and to honour God’s Holy Word. We want our worship to engage our minds and our hearts so that we know how to think critically, generously, and wisely as we seek to be God’s people in and for the world.
Loving: That we desire is to be a loving community. A community of people whose hearts are open to all (2 Cor. 6:11), and who practice generosity and hospitality in our gatherings, our homes and our neighbourhoods. We know that we can think all the right things, say all the right things, and do all the right things, but if we don’t have love we are nothing (1 Cor. 13).
We invite you to join us, as we seek to be God’s people in and for the world, here in Montreal.


“The souls that have been saved are well worth the suffering of dealing with my father’s stroke and the hardship of my bike injuries”
Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As I have told many of you, the last few months our ministry has been going through many trials. My father had a severe stroke a few months ago, and we took him into our home to care for him. In spite of the stress of this, I continued my ministry traveling by bicycle, and within one month I was hit twice by cars while riding my bicycle. Nevertheless, God was faithful to send me young people to rescue me and take me to the hospital where I was treated for 3 days.
I can identify with the Apostle Paul when he said,” We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.” 2 Cor.1:8-11
Thank you so much for your prayers! God has healed my body and we have faith that God will heal my father in due time. The ministry of Jesus continues on! We thank you for your support in prayer for the enlargement of our present church to seat six hundred people, but even now that is not enough room. Continue also to pray for the 23 house churches and for leadership as God increases the number of people coming to him— last year we had about 300 people attending, and now there are over 500!
In our culture, widows and orphans are very vulnerable, because their families do not take them in or help them. Many die quickly of malnutrition and disease soon after becoming homeless. So we have living in our church 21 orphans and 20 widows who care for them. Some of these women fed and helped me when I was a young pastor, and it is my privilege to help them now in their time of need. Kindly pray for us to have the means to help them—they depend on us for their food and all their needs each day. Continue to pray for my wife and family as we continue to seek God’s wisdom to be faithful to His ministry to which He has called us.
“Belated Christmas greetings and may the Lord bless you and your family in this coming year”,


Easter Holiday in the Holy Land
Picture the site, a mass of Christians dressed in white and gold to symbolize angels and victory, bearing modern day crosses and dragging them down the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem in a re-enactment of Jesus carrying his cross on the way to his own crucifixion. Imagine the same act on the same street as a show of faith and understanding. This is what Easter in the Holy Land is all about and you won’t experience it anywhere else in the world.
In the west there may be the tradition of chocolate Easter eggs – nice as far as it goes. In Israel, Christian Arabs have a tradition of cracking hard boiled eggs to represent re-birth. If you want an Easter filled with significance rather than commercialism there is only one place to visit – Israel.
Te Easter story was and all surrounding it transpired in Jerusalem, so what better way to celebrate than to visit the place where it all occurred?
On the Mount of Olives pilgrims gather in the same place where Jesus told his disciples of what will occur to him as and when he enters Jerusalem – death and rebirth. Modern day followers walk the same streets and visit sites of enormous relevance to the Easter story in the tradition known as the 14 “Stations of the Cross.” The final five stations are located in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the location where Jesus was claimed to have been crucified and is now entombed.
But it is not only the final three days of Easter that are “felt” in The Holy Land. Come Lent and there is a different air to Jerusalem as Christians of all denominations take tome for repentance, introspection, and the giving of charity. Of course this all culminates in Holy Week with the rousing church services.
A trip to Israel at this time of the year is special as it also coincides with the Jewish festival of Passover which stretches for seven days. If you want to get away from the masses, Israeli car rental is well organized and abundant. Hire a car and escape to a quieter part of the country to unwind.
Notwithstanding the hustle and bustle associated with this time of the year in the Holy Land, it is a must do at least once in your lifetime. Even if you are not religiously observant, the sights, sites, and traditions are something to behold.


C A R E
CREATE A RIPPLE EFFECT
Sometimes when we least expect it, God whispers to us in such a way that we know beyond a shadow of doubt that this is what we are meant to do. This is one of those times and Cast Your Stone is not just a business, it is a grassroots, hands on movement to show the world what God's love really is all about.
We start in the community by helping people. It may be as simple as mowing a yard, repairing a car or helping with repairs to a home. You don't always know a person's situation or need. They work hard for their family, but things just don't always work out. Cast Your Stone wants to help people get through their struggles by being generous in service with God's love. We want to not only encourage those we help, but encourage and inspire others to C A R E, create a ripple effect.
Every act of service, like a stone, serves a purpose, a divine purpose, to give and to be love, kindness, grace and courage. To give back to the world, to create a ripple of generosity and hope to those that touch our souls and that we know God has placed before us.
From this day forward, we will create a ripple of all good things because He has clearly shown us that He has plans for us to follow with love and service.
Jesus said, "For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me".........."when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!"
Matthew 25: 35-36, 40
#Love, #Joy, #Tenderness, #Kindness, #Encouragement, #Peace, #Mercy, #Honor,
#Compassion, #Hope, #Grace, #Strength, #Courage, #Patience, #Generosity
All these beautiful, affirming words that could be used as stepping stones….laid out one by one by one to create a pathway - a mosaics of inspirational truths - showing others what God’s love is really all about.


We are a warm and loving community with varied backgrounds, talents, and ages. We come together as a family to worship our Lord, Jesus Christ. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our mission is to nurture, educate, and strengthen one another, enabling us to minister to the needs of God’s children, whoever and wherever they may be.
WORSHIP WITH USWorship of the Living God is the heart of our experience together. Join us for worship and for fellowship and Sunday School following worship.
Fellowship: 9:45-10:15 am
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Ours is a scientific age – a skeptical age – an age of questions. Men are bewildered, perplexed, and they can find no abiding peace. The world about them but reflects the chaos in their own hearts. We are living in an era of doubt. The author of this stimulating volume has watched men battling doubts, and in this book he shouts triumphantly, "God has the answer!” Author Ayer goes to the only source of stability in our scientific age – the Bible – and gives us Scripture’s reassuringly concrete answers to all man’s questions, doubts and perplexities. Speaking earnestly to both the saved and the unsaved, the author tells us not to listen to the strange voices in the world, the false words of man’s superficial wisdom, but to hear eagerly the true and faithful words that satisfy forever – the answer of God.


You Are Never Alone – Trust in the Miracle of God’s Presence and Power by Max Lucado
In You Are Never Alone, Max will help you:
Realize that Jesus is walking with you and lifting you out of your storms.
Dwell in the grace of the cross, the miracle of the empty tomb, and the assurance of restoration power.
Believe that God is your ever-present source of help.
Recognize that you are never without hope or strength because you are never, ever, alone.
Today, take courage that you are stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know.


|3 February 1882 in South Africa.|
|20 December 1969 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.|
|Walter Evans (1852-1922)|
|Frances Apperly (1852-1920)|
|(Rev) Samuel Workman on 17 September 1902 in Baptist Church, Johannesburg, SA.|
Fanny had previously been engaged to marry her cousin Probart Knox-Davies.
Samuel Workman came to South Africa at the end of 1898. He had been ordained for foreign mission work by the Presbyterian Church of Ireland. He first was minister on a trial basis to a group in Cambridge near East london which was subsequently accepted into the Presbyterian Church of South Africa. Later he was the first minister of the Presbyterian Church in Oudtshoorn. [His daughter Vida van Niekerk wrote a biography]


This year we are seeing (and probably feeling) a fair bit of anger toward our government leaders and authorities, and the candidates for office. What should we do about it? Speaker: Molly Holloway
On September 11, 2001, heroes rushed in to help and care for people regardless of race or politics or any other distinction. Pastor Keith Butler reminds us that we are called to do the same.
2020 has been, among other things, a year that disrupts our peace of mind and soul. If this is something you wrestle with then you are invited to invest fifteen minutes of your life in remembering old art and old truth that we need today. Speaker: Pastor Robert Barnes
Sometimes when life becomes hard or uncertain, we are tempted to go back to what we used to be. Pastor Keith Butler reminds us that God calls us to keep pushing forward.
Good morning. For our devotion today, I invite you to listen to this song we’ll be singing at the Saturday evening this week, “Oh, How I Need You”. It speaks to our need for the Lord, and reminds us that we can find Him any time – when we’re seeking or doubting, and any time...
Pastor Keith Butler remembers Kobe Bryant, and reminds us to have a “Christ mentality”.
Children’s Director Shirletta Butler shares some reminders about redemption, and how we can respond to that great gift.
America is currently suffering through a time of much anger, pain and frustration. We insult one another, hurt one another, and sometimes even kill one another; all without seeing our common humanity. If your soul is aching over this reality, then you are invited to spend ten minutes, considering what is wrong with the world...
We are in a stormy season — both literally and figuratively. Children’s Director Shirletta Butler offers encouragement, reminding us that God is with us through every storm.
Everything the Bible teaches us, from Genesis to Revelation, indicates that God is a God of all nations, who desires all peoples to come to his salvation. Today, we see that reality being lived out in the church, but not as much as it should be. If this bothers you, and you are tired of...


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The Upside-Down Kingdom: When Jesus Tells You To Learn From A Prostitute
Topic: Luke Passage: Luke 7:36–7:50
In Luke 7.36-50, we learn an important lesson about how to love Jesus from an unlikely source. Listen to the story of how a prostitute, who had been forgiven much, shows us how to lavish our love on Jesus Christ in gratitude because He has forgiven us of our sins.
More in The Upside-Down Kingdom
August 18, 2019The Upside-Down Kingdom: Tumultuous Times Part 1
August 11, 2019The Upside-Down Kingdom: Jesus resolves the debate over His Authority
August 4, 2019The Upside-Down Kingdom: Not the God of the Dead


A ship's bell hangs alongside three rather more ancient bells in the bell tower of a beautiful Lincolnshire church, St John the Baptist, Belleau.
It came from a full-rigged sailing ship "Bacchus" which was wrecked not far away, on the east coast of England. She was carrying a cargo of timber, sprang a leak and was grounded.
|Image from shipnostalgia.com and State Library of Queensland|
Bacchus, launched in 1867 from Liverpool, was wrecked in November 1902. The image above shows the wreck which was taken to Hull. In 1903 she was sold to be broken up - £1150.
Her bell was bought at auction, I believe, then gifted to a small tin chapel in a village churchyard.
When the tin chapel was no longer fit for purpose the bell was moved to a beautiful church less than half a mile away and there it hangs today.
This church was rebuilt in 1862, of chalk, the exterior is faced with greenstone from a few miles away.
This old crusader watches over the place. More of him another time.
Linking today with Inspired Sunday


Judy Butler is a licensed Evangelist, Teacher and Preacher of the Gospel
of JESUS CHRIST. Judy flows under an Apostolic Anointing using her
spiritual gifts, the Word of Knowledge, the Word of Wisdom, the Gift of
Prophecy and the Discerning of Spirits.
In the early years 1980 Judy served as an Intercessor under the
leadership of The late Estelle Boyd known as (Mother Boyd). Judy also
served under the leadership of Doctor Mildred Harris of God First
Ministries in the early 80's. She is a former member of Crusaders Church
under the leadership of Apostle John Eckhardt and Apostle Daryl O'Neil
for 13 years. Judy served as an Altar Worker, Greeter, and Teacher for the
Judy is also a graduate of TTC at Valley Kingdom Ministries International
under the Leadership of Apostle H. Daniel Wilson. Judy also serves as a
intercessor of the Tephillah Ministry at Valley Kingdom Ministries.
She is also a Cook County Sheriff Deputy, Mother, Grand Mother and
devoted wife. Her husband is Tommy Butler and they reside in the South
Judy has a radio broadcast which airs weekly, every Wednesday on
WYCA REJOICE 102.3 FM.
She ministers at Shelters and Churches. She has a heart to see the lost
Saved, Delivered and Set Free.
On May 14, 2016, Judy was set in office as a Pastor in West Palm Beach
Florida. Ordained by Apostle George Akalonu of International Ministers
Fellowship and Global School of Ministry.
Global School of Ministry is a Kingdom equipping and training facility for
producing quality co- laborers with Christ in the vineyard. People who
yearn to be wholly, sanctified, consecrated, to God and committed to
advance the Kingdom.
Apostle George and Pastor Grace are the visionaries of Global School of
Ministry, Daybreak with the King, and Master Class.
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Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. proudly presents the sixth in our series of Connoisseur's Cruises with Chef Alan Wong: New Zealand Explorer Australia - New Zealand. This amazing, culinary-inspired cruise offers discerning travelers a luxurious and delicious travel experience, which also includes the Wong Way U – an interactive and creative cooking experience. To further enhance the 14-day cruise, an optional 3-night pre-cruise culinary adventure in Sydney, Australia at the Four Seasons is available for those with a cosmopolitan panache and an appetite for great food.
Please visit the tour website at www.seawindtours.com/chefalanwong for tour information!
2018 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Bishop Larry Silva and the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary
October 07 - 18, 2018
This greatly anticipated tour has been carefully designed and planned to provide participants with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The highly-customized itinerary includes Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem and is highlighted by private masses at the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy, the Church of the Annunciation, the Church of St. Catherine, and several others. Among the many special activities planned, are a visit to the Church of the Nativity – the birthplace of Jesus, an afternoon cruise on the Sea of Galilee and a midday float in the Dead Sea. The tour is highlighted by an early morning walk, accompanied by Bishop Silva and the Sacred Hearts Fathers, along the Via Dolorosa with its nine Stations of the Cross, to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Experience the Holy Land, alongside Bishop Silva and the Sacred Hearts Fathers, with daily masses and guided tours of ancient monuments and sacred shrines. Enriched with history, culture and religion, this pilgrimage promises to be a celebration of faith and fellowship and an incredibly unique travel experience guaranteed to re-awaken your spirituality.
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This pilgrimage includes round-trip charter air transportation from Honolulu, ground transportation in Kalaupapa, a special Mass celebrated at St. Philomena Church, a guided tour of Kalaupapa and Kalawao narrated by a Kalaupapa Historian, a picnic-style lunch and Commemorative pilgrimage guide.
Guided tour sights to include: St. Damien’s Gravesite, St. Marianne’s Gravesite, Papaloa Cemetery, the Pier, St. Elizabeth’s Convent & Chapel, the foot of the Kalaupapa Trail, St. Francis Church, Visitors’ Quarters, Bayview Home, Kalaupapa Bookstore and Waihanau Valley
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Welcome to Indian Orthodox Church Northern Ireland
We are request your presence with family and friends on the occasion of the Onam celebrations on Sunday, the 18th September 2011. Please contact Mrs Susamma Raju those who are interested to participat...
The Indian (Malankara) Orthodox Church was
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Barbara and I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of good wishes and love and friendship this last Sunday, June 16. We have loved you all and known that you loved us, but the party and all the cards and the gifts were very precious to us.
There us a phrase in the marriage ceremony, at the end of the prayers for the new couple, which seems exactly to get at the feeling we have at this moment:
Grant that the bonds of our common humanity, by which all
your children are united one to another, and the living to the
dead, may be so transformed by your grace, that your will may
be done on earth as it is in heaven.
That is what we feel. The bonds of our common humanity have been transformed by God’s grace, so that we are joined together, more than just friends–brothers and sisters in Christ. And so it will ever be.
Thanks for a lovely day. You will all continue in our prayers.


With 2022 coming to a close, we want to take this opportunity to express our warmest greetings and our best wishes.
We sincerely appreciate your support and trust you have placed in us and wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas season filled with memories and love.
We look forward working with you in the new year and years to come.
Wishing you and your families all the best in the year of 2023.
May you have a great Christmas and an amazing year-end! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!


I’ve been listening to NGen radio a lot lately. It’s been helping my anxiety as well as feeding my religious hunger. I haven’t been to church in several weeks and it had been a while prior to that, as well.
I don’t believe that the only way for me to get the Word is by sitting in a man-made building listening to someone speak politics and other nonsense. That’s why I love the song “Real Love” by Blanca! I read the Bible, pray every night and throughout the day, and consult with my mom and other believers about the Word.
NGen has been talking about us being light bearers by opening up our hearts, homes. etc to people and let the love of God shine. Well, I’ve been more open to others lately and they have opened up to me.
I had an amazing conversation in the bathroom this morning with a coworker that I normally just speak to on the go; just a quick few words, nothing too deep. I learned some personal things about her today and how she put complete faith in God to carry her through her hardships. It was so refreshing to see/hear someone else love Him and praise Him even though she lost so much.
I opened up to her about a similar issue I went through, and it was a tacit bond created. When she left the bathroom, she said it was nice chatting with me this morning. It was like we both felt a little bit of relief just talking to someone, let alone, someone who believes that His plan is greater than our own.
I’m going to continue to try and keep this up, it’s been nice!
Also, as an update on my uncle, he did pass away. But I am sure he is settling in nicely in that kingdom with our Father.


Dear Sister Romeril,
You are hereby called to serve as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. You are assigned to Labor in the Argentina Cordoba Mission. You should report to the Provo Missionary Training Center on May 21, 2014. You will prepare to preach the gospel in the Spanish language.
This was possibly the best day ever!! :) I had my family on FaceTime and my close relatives with me and the day couldn't have been better. I got a call from the BYU housing office at 8:17 am telling me that my mission call was here. I was torn between excitement and total fear! I was about to find out later that day where I would be spending the next 18 months of my life, I was about to find out where in the world Heavenly Father needed me :) To say I was excited was a complete understatement! Suddenly all of my fear was wiped away and I could think of nothing but my mission for the next 67 hours...okay I made that number up - but needless to say, my mission was all I could think about for a long time!
After a few weeks, reality hit...hard. I realized that I still had half of a semester to go through in college and that had to become one of my main focuses for the time being. The excitement was still there, but with total fear. I could feel the adversary telling me that I couldn't do this and I wouldn't be a successful missionary. I actually started to wonder if these thoughts were true! Guess what? They weren't. WHEW. Scared y'all, I know. I actually read a scripture that my grandpa told me when I was younger; it is found in Ether 12:27, "And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto them weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if hey humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them." How cool is that? It got me thinking...do I know spanish fully yet? No, my accent is totally lacking, I sound like a wannabe spanish speaking valley girl. But with the Lord's help, all things are possible and I am on the Lord's errand. As long as I do my best and listen to the spirit, He will provide for me. :)
I know this church is true and I am so honored to serve the Cordoba Argentinians! I am so excited to share the light of Christ to those who don't know about it yet. It'll be great, I know it. :)


Adults and older teens are invited to join any of our education programs. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we are offering zoom and in-person classes at this time.
Episcopal Church 101 – Wednesdays, 6-7 via Zoom
Who are Episcopalians and what do we believe? Why are people crossing themselves? Why is the Eucharist/Communion important in our lives? Why do people call God “he” or “she." These questions and more are considered in this fun 6-week class. Contact Mother Cynthia if you would like to join.
Rector’s Bible Study
This group meets weekly to study and discuss the Bible. We look at a variety of sources to inform how we read and are shaped by the holy scriptures. Upcoming classes include; Genesis, Psalms
In the Beginning: A Study of Genesis
This group will meet on Mondays beginning January 2022. Please contact Mother Cynthia if you would like to join this Bible Study.
The Spirituality of Aging – Coming in February 2022
Spiritual Journaling - Coming in January 2022
Lenten Study – Coming March 2022
Education For Ministry
EfM is a deep dive into the foundations of our faith. At its heart EfM is a program in practical theology, a program based in a set of five core practices that form and support us in the various ministries to which we are called.
Living in Community
Regular Prayer and Worship
Study of the Christian Tradition
A new group is forming in the fall of 2022. Please contact Mother Cynthia if you are interested.
Previous classes: Making Prayer Beads, Painted Prayers. Instructed Eucharist


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By Jack Graham
So allow me ask you: Do phrases like strong, passionate, profitable, and cheerful describe your Christian existence? Are you residing with goal? Your function is the explanation God positioned you right here on the earth. it's worthwhile to observe your goal, yet you furthermore mght desire ardour since it is the hearth that feeds your goal. when you comprehend the God-given function to your lifestyles and also you are fired with a holy ardour to complete it, there is not something the satan can throw at you that would cease you. —Jack Graham Our households, our church buildings, and the area want males of God. those should not simply males who appear, yet males who make robust, loving fathers, non secular leaders, and academics of destiny generations of males. With the entire world's mixed-up messages approximately what males should still do and be, this e-book from Pastor Jack Graham, choked with stable biblical counsel, is much-needed. Pastor Graham highlights what it takes to be a man—specifically, to be a guy of God. In his trouble-free, hot, usually funny demeanour, he supplies males information on on the subject of their better halves and major their households, being solid stewards of their monetary resources, striving for ethical purity, and extra. He demanding situations males to stay with goal and passion—to positioned Christ first and to reside appreciably for Him.
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One of the ironies of the Christian life is that the way to truly live is to die, because if you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But when you surrender your life to God, you ﬁnd it. ” This pretty much brings us full circle in this business of letting the Master take control of our lives. I hope it’s not a shock to you if I tell you that when you really begin following Jesus, there will be times when you are not happy. Following Jesus may mean forsaking some relationships with peo ple who aren’t walking the same way you’re walking and are hav ing a negative influence on you.
We’re like former heavy weight champ Muhammad Ali, who was once told by a ﬂight atten 62 = A M A N OF GOD dant to buckle his seat belt during a ﬂight. “Superman don’t need no seat belt,” he snapped. The attendant shot back, “Superman don’t need no airplane. ” God has given us pastors and spiritual leaders in the church in order to teach, guide, counsel, and direct the members of Christ’s body. We are to bring ourselves under the authority of these lead ers. Again in Hebrews, we read, “Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith fol low, considering the outcome of their conduct” (13:7).
If you want to be at your saltiest and your brightest for Christ, you need to be radically and irrevocably committed to full participation in a local church. My love for and commitment to the church did not begin when I became a pastor. I started going to church nine months before I was born, and I never stopped because I have always loved the church and always will. The reasons I want to give you below for being committed to the church have nothing to do with my being The Importance of a Man’s Lifestyle < 59 a pastor and everything to do with having the same love for the church that Jesus Himself had—and still has!


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At EWG Kingdom Enrichment Center, we have been connecting people to the heart of God through our outreach and setting the captives free since 2003. Our goal is to inspire you through teaching Kingdom Principles, Worship, prayer healing and deliverance services. Become a part of our growing congregation. We fellowship on Saturday for our Shabbat service @ 9am for Bible School and 10:30 Worship Service. We also meet Virtual on Zoom 235 982 6698. Join us
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2 edition of Joy Prayer Connection found in the catalog.
Joy Prayer Connection
Creflo A., Jr. Dollar
Written in English
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Prayers for Joy. You deserve to be happy. Sometimes it's difficult to stay positive, but God can help. Here are some prayers to help you find joy even in the darkest times. Prayer is the open admission that without Christ we can do nothing. Prayer is an expression of faith in God’s power, fueled by a desire for more of him. New Book from John Piper: Coronavirus and Christ.
Many find the most strength in God and in their families, and bible verses about family help serve as a reminder of that strength. So if you’re looking for scripture to add to your daily prayer, use for your Catholic Christmas cards, to highlight on a customized canvas print, or even just to give as a loving reminder to a family member, you’ll find a collection of family centered bible. Prayer cards encourage members and visitors alike to share concerns with the church family. Assurance is given that their request(s) will be prayed for and kept confidential if is checked. If they would like to be contacted that option is also provided for. Scripture verse: Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and He shall hear my voice/5(10).
The Lord has given The Prayer Institute a powerful vision of “Taking The World by Prayer!” For the last 20 years, our purpose has been clear – pray effective, efficacious prayers that will produce God’s plans on Earth and build an army of praying believers. In a new book The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage, author Kelly McGonigal argues that we should look beyond weight loss to the many social and.
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The Joy-Prayer Connection [Creflo A. Dollar] on *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. very good condition. The first step toward building stronger connections with others is to build a stronger connection with oneself.
Meditation, prayer, art, music, and time spent outdoors can all be sources of solitary comfort and joy. Help and be helped. Service is a form of human connection that reminds us /5(21).
A collection of prayers by the beloved poet, hymnwriter, author, scholar, and pastor Dr. Martin Franzmann. Offering meditations on various themes from “busy people” to “over a glass of wine,” Franzmann uses his unique command of the English language to lead the reader into deeper thought and reflection on all facets of life.
Prayer For Inner Joy. Heavenly Father I desire joy in the inner man, and Your Word warns us to be on our guard against all kinds of greed and covertness, knowing that life does not consist in the abundance of our possessions, but on our deepening relationship with You, and I pray that we will all be kept free from this toxic attitude of heart, which can too often steal our joy in the Lord.
Lewis’ book Surprised by Joy was published ina year before his civil wedding and two years before his church-sanctioned ceremony.
Only after the death of his wife and the publication of A Grief Observed did readers make the “Joy” connection between his wife and this book.
Prayers For Joy – the wonderful and blessed Joy of the Lord. Depression, Notifications, Spiritual Warfare / By Ranuka Ramesar / Ap / 25 Comments. M y Father, You created me out of joy. When You made me, You said that I am perfect. You made me to live a prosperous life, full of happiness and peace.
Once again, the path of joy was connection and the path of sorrow was separation. When we see others as separate, they become a threat. When we see others as part of us, as connected, as interdependent, then there is no challenge we cannot face—together.” ― Desmond Tutu, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing WorldCited by: 5.
The Bible commands us to “be joyful always,”(1Thessalonians ) but it takes strength to hold onto joy when life threatens to snatch it from our hands.
Here is a powerful prayer for joy and Author: Your Daily Prayer. In good times and bad, His character and His provision for me mean I can have joy no matter my circumstances. And in that spirit, I share with you these four psalms.
Maybe you’ll lift them as prayers of joy from a full heart. Maybe you’ll offer them as humble confessions of truth, a prayer for joy to return even in the desert of hard times. Steven J. Cole. Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, through his retirement in December, From he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California.
there are multiple times where paul begins a letter and speaks first about his prayer for the church the letter is sent to.
what makes this prayer significant for us today, and worthy of a little study is that it is a “prayer with joy” now, since we are looking for joy in our lives, then it might be helpful to see how joy plays out in prayer. Prayer Requests At JOY FM, we are passionate about praying for the needs of our listening family.
Prayer is an important part of “Helping You Live the Life.” This is why we want to partner with you in prayer. We encourage you to submit your own prayer requests or pray for the current prayer requests Continue reading "Prayer". Prayers for Joy. Prayer for Lasting Joy. Father, help us to seek the values that will bring us lasting joy in this changing world.
In our desire for what you promise make us one in mind and heart. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. The Jewish siddur (prayer book) contains some of the most beautiful prayers ever written.
Each morning Jews around the world bless and praise God for what many of us so often take for granted. Prayer Before Communion. Loving Lord Jesus, I come before You now and confess that You alone are the living God, You alone are worthy of all honour and praise, for You set aside Your heavenly glory and came into this world as a man, to redeem lost sinners from the curse of the law, and I praise You that I am included in Your gracious forgiveness.
The second reason prayer produces fullness of joy is that prayer provides the power to do what we long to do, but can't do without God's help. The verse says, "Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." Fellowship with Jesus is essential to joy but there is something about it that compels us outward to share his life with others.
“A Hunger for God came to me in a time in my life when pain and heartache brought about a thirst that only our Savior can ﬁll. I am always hungry and thirsty for more of him. In these pages I felt God’s extravagant love at each turn.
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Prayer Connect is a magazine published by the Church Prayer Leaders Network in partnership with America's National Prayer Committee and the Denominational Prayer Leaders Network that delivers four (4) issues each year.
It is designed to stimulate, encourage and challenge the reader to go deeper into prayer. Our mission: 1. To encourage and equip b. The problem isn’t a lack of sleep; it’s a lack of joy.
Our strength is connected to our joy, and our joy is connected to the gospel we believe in. I’m not promoting fake joy, the smile-for-the-camera kind of joy that doesn’t make it past your Botox. It’s not about forcing laughter and bubbly words just so you’ll look spiritual.prayers of joy.
to your fun-loving Heavenly Father?-God created fun. and. God created laughter. Celebrating Truth. Have a Problem? Sometimes you just need a manual. InI suggested we need an. e-manual. ~ ~ Afterall We have e-books. We have e-commerce. But what we really need is an. Emmanuel! Have you ever searched for a manual.


Rev. Ron Brown, pastor of Watson Tabernacle Primitive Baptist Church, will give the keynote speech at Campbell’s Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Martin Luther King Day, at 6 p.m., Jan. 15.
The speech will be a part of a day of activities commemorating the life of the late King, a nationally prominent Civil Rights leader.
This is the 25th annual observance of the celebration of King’s life.
Campbell’s Chapel Church is at 311 Mill St., Pulaski.
A Unity March will start at 10:45 a.m. at the Courthouse Gazebo and continue at the Greater Richland Creek Central Building, 1095 Bledsoe Rd.
There will be refreshment, entertainment and speakers.
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This group meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 8:30am in the Church Eucharistic chapel. Together we pray for any parishioner's request, which includes prayers of thanksgiving and petitions. Intentions to be prayed for may be submitted to the parish center by phone or in person.
The St. Catherine's telephone prayer chain is for immediate and crisis petitions. Each person on the chain prays for the requested petition and then phones the next person on the list. Intentions to be prayed for may be submitted to the parish center by phone or in person.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Many of you have a special gift for crocheting or knitting, and on many occasions we have need for Prayer Shawls. A prayer shawl is something like a Tallith, which is traditionally worn by Jewish Men or boys at morning prayers. The Old testament mentions "A mantel of prayer" and "being clothed in prayer." In recent years prayer shawls have crossed religious denominations - the prayer shawl gives encouragment and comfort to people in difficult times.These shawls are lovingly created while the person who makes them prays, and then as all the shawls are ready for delivery, they are blessed and sent to people who are hurting, mourning the loss of a loved one, sick or dying as a sign of comfort and healing not only from the creator of the shawl but also from the parish communities of St. Catherine and St. Joan of Arc.
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Made for Goodness: And Why This Makes All the Difference (2010)
Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu
Like his good friend, the Dalai Lama, he has lived through things that those of us in the developed world cannot even imagine yet has remained optimistic about humanity.
He was one of the central figured in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and a witness to many of the horrors that happened in that fight for freedom, yet here he has written a book describing the inherent goodness and beauty of humanity.
I’ve talked on my blog about God and religion and faith, and many things Bishop Tutu says here are akin to what I feel.
Perfect love is the love that is responsive rather than reactive. It pays little or no regard to the emotions aroused in any given moment. We love perfectly when the good we do cares nothing for how we feel. When we love perfectly we endure beyond endurance.We pour ourselves out despite pain, stress, sadness, or fatigue.
And of course there are statements beyond religion and faith, that move to the heart of changing yourself.
In our world our self-worth seems so bound up in outdoing each other. We have this arbitrary set of standards against which we are constantly measuring ourselves, and we never measure up.
It is stunning to think that a man I and so many others admire would think this about himself.
He also says something that reflects one of the issues I have with prayer (it’s not about prayer per se, but I think it reflects my thoughts to some degree).
When hardships befall us, we cry out to heaven, “Why me?” When good fortune attends us, it is the grateful heart that has the courage to ask, “Why me?”
Consider that: we always ask, “why me?” when something bad happens, but it is no less reasonable to ask the same thing when we have good fortune as well.
And then we get to the heart of the argument, and what resonates so strongly with me.
We have freedom to choose right. But that would be meaningless if there were not also the possibility that we would choose wrong. If there were no potential for evil, then our God-given freedom would be like the offerings of the old Ford Motor Company: “You can choose any color as long as it’s black.”
Yes. That is precisely how I feel! Evil (or whatever you care to call it) exists because we have free will. Bad things happen because we are free to make choices.
What kind of God would let these things happen? A God who will not violate our freedom.
God has profound reverence for our freedom. Because in this regard, God will not send an angel with a flaming sword to stand before us to turn us away from our chosen path. I often say that God would rather we go freely to hell than that we be compelled to enter heaven.
If God is with us, and God is good, how can God watch while we suffer? Why does God not intervene to stir up the repentance of those who do us harm? Why does God not turn them aside from their wickedness? Because God is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent, but God is not capricious. A God who would suspend the laws of nature may soothe us in one moment but would, ever after, upend our sense of safety. We could never rely upon season following season. We could not be certain that heavy things would stay down or light things float up. A capricious God could, at any moment, decide that order had no place in creation.
There is so much wisdom in this book–wisdom from a man who has suffered and yet has lived the life he believed to be right.
When we imagine we are self-made, we confine God to a controllable corner of our lives. After all, if we are self-made, then we are in charge. We know how our lives are meant to look and how to make them look that way. Failure offers us a chance to discern the hand of God in the patter of our lives. It offers us the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of so many people, remembered and forgotten, who have all had a part in shaping the people we have come.
I highly recommend this book.
Published by HarperCollins


Doksany Castle is closed, it neighbors to the monastery.
The Premonstratensian Monastery was founded by Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia and his wife Gertruda as the second female monastery in our countries.
Abbey founded shortly before 1144 last until 1782.
After 1782, the abbey was converted into a mansion and farm buildings. The Romanesque Church of the Virgin Mary's Birth, the masonry of the basilica and the crypt was preserved. The church was rebuilt in the early Baroque; the prelature, convent and the gate was built at the end of the 18th century.
On the North of the monastery stands Church of St. Peter and Paul from the first half of the 13th century, rebuilt in Baroque.
Doksany Monastery owns the Royal Canon of Premonstratensians in Strahov.
Doksany Castle is owned by the Czech state
and is in care of the National Heritage Institute.


This “Fractured Parable” emphasizes the importance of forgiving others, just as God has forgiven us through Christ. It is an excellent introduction for a message on the importance of showing mercy to one another and the result of harboring hatred.
The Parable of The Unmerciful Servant
In the “Parable of the Unmerciful Servant,” Jesus tells the story of a righteous King, who forgives a slave who owes him a great deal of money. The forgiven servant, however, does not forgive his fellow-slave, who owes him only a small amount of money. When the King hears that the forgiven servant was unmerciful and did not forgive, as he was forgiven, the King has the unmerciful servant thrown into prison until he repays his entire debt.
The comparison is obvious and convicting between God, as the “King,” who forgives us, His “servants,” but who expects us to forgive each other, just as we have been forgiven.
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A humorous look at forgiveness, Presents a convicting picture harboring hatred, Excellent for a sermon on forgiveness, mercy, God's love, or Christian love