Since 1919, the Metropolitan Christian Council: Detroit-Windsor has played an important role in shaping hearts and minds in our ever-changing society. the Council serves as the Christian voice and witness to promote positive change in Metro-Detroit and Windsor, Canada.
The Council’s focus is on ecumenical dialogue and collaboration, education programs, cultural events, and human services, giving voice to Christian values in our religiously diverse region.
As we look forward to a new century of service in 2019, we will continue to develop and implement methods to better serve the clergy, churches, communions, and citizens of Metropolitan Detroit and Windsor. As we expand and explore new ways to enhance the effectiveness of the Council, we ask for your support, participation and prayers in this important ecumenical endeavor.
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Founded in 1993 by Dr. Jeanette Vought, CRC continues to serve the needs of many by providing quality, Christian mental health care to those who have experienced abuse or trauma. We also work with people who find themselves overwhelmed with the situations of life. This includes issues related to marriage and family, grief, depression, anxiety and long term mental illness, to name a few. It is our desire to turn no one away due to the inability to pay for these services. As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, CRC is able to receive tax deductible donations that are used to provide financial assistance for those clients in need. We are grateful that our donors allow us the opportunity to serve so many people in our community.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR SEEDS OF SPRING. PLEASE CALL 763.566.0088 BEFORE 9:00 AM FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND SEEDS OF SPRING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.


I am a proud husband, father, and grandfather.
I'm a retired state employee, but keep busy running a small store, trying to get this site off the ground, and giving thought to a couple other ventures.
Brief overview. Across the top of the page you will see a horizontal menu bar with links to several other pages. It’s pretty self-explanatory, but you can expect …..
About: Who I am, what I'm about, and why this site is here.
My Medium Writings: These are articles, essays, short stories, etc., that I have posted to Medium.
Politics: Stories and comments on subjects of a political nature. First, I'll be taking the opportunity for full disclosure, where I lay out my own positions on quite a few key issues.
Opinions: In a newspaper, this would be called the editorial page.
Music: I love music and dance. You’ll find articles about particular songs, individual artists, and more.
Religion: Scripture tells us “whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17). I pray this entire endeavor reflects well on Christianity and finds favor with God. Please, do not judge Christianity by what you see and hear from me. I’m a man, and I will fail. I will disappoint. I will fall short of the mark I strive to reach. Instead, judge me by what you see in the Scriptures. The Love of God is pure, and it is perfect. The Son of God is pure, and He is perfect. The Word of God is pure, and it is perfect.
Shop With Me: Links to sites that I use to supplement my retirement income.
Contact: Just what it says. How to reach me if you should desire to do so.
Welcome. Take a look around, see what you think. I hope you enjoy your visit, and that you will come back often. Contact me with any questions.


Out-Reach: The church reaching out to those outside the church. (Evangelism, Missions)
In-Reach: The church reaching in to those inside the church. (Encouragement, Fellowship)
Up-Reach: The church reaching up by communicating and giving to God. (Praising, Prayer, Worship)
Down-Reach: God reaching down by communicating and giving to the church. (Bible Study, Preaching, Teaching, The Holy Spirit)
NTLEM believes in the Godhead without the recognition of a religious denomination or affiliation. We believe that Yeshua, also known as Jesus, died for the remission of sin and rose to fulfill the Mosaic Law. We believe that God has given man dominion over all the earth and that even though we trust and believe in Him, it is our task to change the plight of man. We believe not in just the King James Version of the Scripture but also the books left out of these writings that neither contradict or condemn those writings but confirm and enlighten.
NTLEM will stand on truth on matter what the opposition, or who it exposes. NTLEM will confront social and political issues with education, finance, and community outreach. NTLEM will not just be speakers of the Word of Truth but Doers as well. NTLEM will have a 4 prone mission, Outreach, Inreach, Upreach and Downreach.
This Ministry is based upon John 8:32-“And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”


Do you believe that every life is beautiful and that a beautifully told story can touch hearts and even save lives? Then it's time to lead an OCTOBER BABY Action Squad. With you and your team working alongside Provident Films, you can maximize the ministry impact that OCTOBER BABY will have in your community.
If OCTOBER BABY is playing near you, consider purchasing a show time. Your church can use this as a great rallying tool for your whole congregation, or for the youth group or women in your church, as an outreach event, or you could partner with a local Pregnancy Resource Center to reach an even broader audience.Take advantage of these great October Baby resources to help get the word out! Need More Info? Visit Our Action Squad Questions & Answers Page


Thursday, February 24, 2022
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Join us for the grand opening of the Project C.U.R.E. | Franciscan Mission Warehouse, the seventh C.U.R.E. community in the Project C.U.R.E. network of U.S. distribution centers. The open house event will feature a ribbon-cutting and short program beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tours of the facility and a public open house are scheduled every half-hour from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served.
Our 50,000 square foot warehouse is located in the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis—the world’s largest underground business complex—located in North Kansas City, Missouri. All local COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
About Project C.U.R.E. | Franciscan Mission Warehouse
For over 25 years, Sister Andrea Kantner and the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist, a Catholic order located in Independence, Missouri, operated the Franciscan Mission Warehouse. The Sisters, along with a few volunteers, ran a ministry that has saved lives around the world. The Franciscan Mission Warehouse was an ongoing commitment to the poor and disadvantaged through a distribution program of medical equipment and supplies given with love and in the spirit of Saint Francis.
In 2020, the Sisters sought out an organization to partner with, and found a match made in heaven with Project C.U.R.E. The mission and values of the two organizations were in alignment, and the affiliation allowed the Sisters to preserve their the history and the legacy of the Franciscan Mission Warehouse, while sustaining the work of the ministry into the future.


The other day I was able to work with Ruby Blue Boutique and Whatever Ministry on a promotional video for an event coming up in September. Whatever Ministry is a ministry whose mission is to show young girls their Beauty, value and purpose in God’s eyes. Knowing your Beauty, value, and purpose is something that God wants us to discover before we can step into the destiny God has for us. Beauty, Value and Purpose kind of go hand and hand to me because beauty isn’t just about your appearance to the world but how God sees you. He loves us because we are all unique and can be used in different ways. We might not all be supermodels but we all have talents and a purpose that is just as beautiful and important! Sometimes people look at celebrities and wish they were like them when God is trying to tell us that He didn’t make us to be like others! He made us to be originals and that is what we as adults and young women need to tap into.
(Behind the scenes photos of the video shoot for ‘The Whatever Gathering’.)
Through high school I had really bad self-esteem issues. People would call me pretty but I would discard it because I didn’t believe it to be true. I based my value on if I had a boyfriend or not and since I didn’t, I felt as if something was wrong with me.Sometimes I would cry myself to sleep because I didn’t understand why I didn’t have a boyfriend or why I didn’t have this many friends, and etc. I dealt with this issue for a while and even through college at times, I still battled with it. I didn’t truly change my views of myself until I fully understood that God loves me and He has made me an original. HE MADE US ORIGINALS! Just the thought of God handcrafting my destiny and leading me down a path that no one else has been through exactly, makes me feel special. We don’t have to compare ourselves to others because quite frankly, they are not us. I MATTER AND NO ONE ELSE CAN DO ME LIKE ME, EVEN IF IT’S JUST MY SMILE. (PASTOR SCOTTY QUOTE!)
It hurts my heart to know that young girls are going through what I went through when I was their age. Feeling like you have to be a certain way to have friends or to be noticed by the right guy. It isn’t a joyful life, if anything it’s depressing. Not feeling free to just be yourself! I’m thankful for Whatever Ministry because I know that their purpose is God-designed. Women of all ages need to know that they are beautiful! They need to know that they matter and their talents matter! They need to know that they have value and that Jesus loves them with an overwhelming love! And they need to know that they have a purpose that only they can do! WE ARE ORIGINALS BECAUSE OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD WHO DOESN’T CREATE DUPLICATES!
With that being said, Whatever Ministry is having an event called the Whatever Gathering on September 17 (for my followers who live in the Mobile, Alabama area or near it). There will be Games, activities, a beauty bar, food trucks, a fashion show, shopping, and more. If you would like to register, all the information you need will be attached at the end of this post! I HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED THE POST TODAY AND I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A BLESSED REST OF THE WEEK!
(Special thanks to Whatever Ministry for letting me style the girls for this video! Also, another thanks to Ruby Boutique for letting us use their shop for the clothing and accessories used in the video!!! –blows kisses!!-)
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I really struggle with writing a newsletter when I think I have nothing to say. I had such a hard time writing the one I sent out yesterday, not because I had nothing to say, but because of what I did want to say....and here is what I wrote:
The phrase, “Dark Night of the Soul” is familiar to me. I never realized that it is the title of a poem written by St. John of the Cross. People talk about experiencing this dark night of the soul. It is a time of questioning life, faith, meaning, self-esteem, acceptance, work….everything. I recently experienced a “Dark Night of the Soul.” I don’t think it was severe, but it was definitely a time of searching. Life was happening. I was doing what I usually do...reading Scripture, praying, preparing sermons, playing with the children, going to the villages, visiting with friends. Yet, something was missing. Something that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Prayers seemed to hit the ceiling and go no further. A sadness came upon me. Things that brought me enjoyment no longer did so. What was happening to me? This has happened to me in the past, but in the way past. And, when it did happen something usually triggered it. This time, nothing.
I called a close friend who is a pastor. I talked. He listened. He gave me some suggestions. I started working on implementing them in my life. I also spoke several times from a good friend who is a counselor. That helped, too. As I thought about what preceded this time in my life, I realized that every couple of weeks I was getting sick. The cycle was sinus infection, getting well. Then, another bug, and getting well. Again, something else would strike. I wasn’t well, but I wasn’t sick enough to “stay home from school.” Then, I got a bad case of malaria. Not a perfect end to the story. Not much after I recovered from malaria, I dislocated my shoulder. (Immense pain!) But, what happened as a result of all of this was that I had to take care of myself. I had to take it easy. I had to rest. I spent more time with God. I poured my heart out to Him in a way I haven’t done for quite awhile. I went back to journaling. I read. I allowed God to love me. I allowed God to speak to me. And, I listened.
I recently noticed that Scripture was alive again...even Numbers and Deuteronomy! There was a spring in my step, a smile on my face and I imagine, a sparkle in my eye. God is good! I continue to speak with these two trusted people as I enter into another season of ministry here in Lawra, Ghana.
I know this isn’t a great “ministry moment” kind of testimony. But, it is my life. And, from it I have a deeper realization of the faithfulness of God.
“Faithful, faithful to the end, my true and Precious Friend. You have been faithful, faithful to me.” ~from the song Faithful One by Chris Eaton and Brian White


The sleigh bells are being dusted off, the Santa hat is in the wash and the mistletoe is just about to be cut. Are you ready for Christmas? Time flies and the seasons disappear into the past in a frighteningly quick fashion, and it’s sometmes hard to get into the Christmas spirit.
Come and hear New Dublin Voices perform their carols for Christmas. This year’s program involves a wide variety of music, from the delightful to the solemn, from the bright and exciting to the beautiful and sublime. Take some time to get your mind into christmas, while enjoying the beautiful music that we’re only allowed to singin at this time of year!
We are also excited to announce that we are launching our new CD which has been produced with Lyric FM. The official launch will be the Christ Church cathedral concert on the 13th of December, but it will be available for sale at any of our Christmas concerts.
We we look forward to seeing you soon so that we can help you have a merry little Christmas!


By Andrea Rego – Bangalore
Around 17,500 faithful Jesus Youth from across India are set to attend the Jaago National Conference from 21 to 24 October, an event hosted by the Jesus Youth National Council of India.
Taking place at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bangalore, and across venues in the surrounding areas, Jaago will be attended by over 1,500 families. Attendees range from kids, youth, couples, and seniors to priests, religious sisters, bishops, and cardinals.
The conference will witness multiple streams coming together for seminars, lively musical nights, challenging workshops and exhibitions. The faithful will also engage in sharing of testimonies, Eucharistic celebration and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Jesus Youth is an International Catholic Movement with a Charismatic Spirituality. The movement was recognized as an “International Private Association of Christian Faithful of Pontifical Right” with juridical personality approved by the Holy See.
The “Jaago Journey” (Yatra meaning “Journey”) began when Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, the Archbishop of Goa and Damao, and President for Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), launched the logo for “Jaago 2023” at the 34th Plenary Assembly of the CCBI.
In an attempt to reignite the missionary spirit in the Catholic Church all over the nation, the theme for the conference is “Wake Up. Reach Out.” It urges the youth to “wake up to a new life as a missionary in Christ and spread the love.”
To commemorate the Jaago Yatra, a relic of Pope Saint John Paul II, journeyed to Archdioceses all over the country.
Thousands of people venerated the Saint in their respective parishes before they began their own journey to attend the conference.
Bishop Alex Joseph Vadakumthala, the Ecclesiastical Advisor of Jesus Youth India and Bishop of Kannur, praises the Jesus Youth movement for “touching and transforming the lives of countless young people, preparing them to be effective missionaries of God’s love and grace.”
Following the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he told Vatican News, the Jesus Youth Movement “fosters an environment of prayer, worship, and fellowship where the Holy Spirit is invited to work miracles of the heart.”
“Lives are being transformed, and souls are finding purpose and meaning in their faith,” said Bishop Vadakumthala, noting that young people are “not just learning about faith; they are living it.”
The Bishop added that the Bishops’ Consultation Meeting, which will take place at the same time as the Jaago Yatra, will provide a platform to understand and tend to the pastoral needs of Indian youth.
“This conference is not just a gathering,” he said. “It is a divine appointment where hearts will be set on fire, souls will be renewed, and the mission of Christ will be amplified.”
“Jesus Youth is a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit working in the lives of young people,” concluded Bishop Vadakumthala. “It is a movement of hope, transformation, and mission.”
By Andrea Rego – Bangalore


When I get up in the still of the morning, my wife is still sleeping, I like to wake up and pray to Yahweh, King of Messianists and everyone else. And, like this morning, I was wandering around naked like Ezekiel the prophet. Don´t worry, it was still dark outside, no one could see me. And the weather is getting warm enough so I don´t end up shivering.
My wife awakes and so kindly cooks me breakfast. I am blogging. No more nudity. But it was wonderful while it lasted!
In a sense, praying naked is not only physical, but philosophical as well. We all need to get naked before Yahweh, and expose to Him our true selves. We need to unbossom all our burdens, tell Him all our concerns, hopes, dreams and dreads. The art of getting nude before Deity is a way to unmask ourselves, to rip off all false pretenses. We realise that yes, God does know everything about us anyways, He has assessed our hearts and actions, and He alone is the ultimate judge of what we did or did not do during our sojourn on the planet.
Praying naked is to get real. To say ¨F You¨ not to God, but to our own selves, our lies, our deceits. Talking to Elohim while undressed is to cease with our hypocrisy, to admit that we actually have hated Him, as revealed in our secret thoughts and public actions. It is to get down in the dirt and confess we are sick, diseased with the scurging plague of Selfism. And we acknowledge our need for the living God to kick our asses and get us right with Him.
That´s when the love comes down, as one hard rocking Chicago band sang 27 years ago. Adonai´s love comes pouring down like Vancouver rain on our desert-like souls. We receive His forgiveness, His acceptance, His Big Cosmic Hug.
It feels good. We are empowered, enlivened, pumped with ambition to live for Him and love, love, love our neighbours, including Muslims, Buddhists, atheists, agnostics, New Agers, First Nations Traditionalists, Jehovah´s Witnesses, Orthodox, Catholics, Jews, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, Daoists, Mammonists, Messianists, etc.
We live and move and have our being in Yahweh. And praying naked helps us realise this, and brings out the best in us.
All you people, get up and Pray Naked! Expose your hearts to your Creator, and live for Him today and every day. Turn to Him and He will turn to you! He has loved you first, but now it is time to love Him back.
Bow to Him and kiss the Son. Follow His Messiah, who came to liberate you: body, soul, mind and spirit.
You will never regret it!
To all the Naked Prayer Warriors out there,


The best way to know God is to hang out with Him. Whatever you've heard, whatever you think you know is dwarfed by the experience of being in His presence.
I have seen a growing number of young people walking away from the Lord. The problem is often that they are walking away from what they think God is. They walk away from unkind Christians, judgmental and arrogant people who condescend in the name of God, what other people told them God is, or religious institutions that have gone awry, but all these things are devoid of true first-hand knowledge of the Lord himself.
There are a few distortions that seem to be driving this exodus from a redemptive knowledge of the God. First is legalism.
Unfortunately, there are several people who have used the Bible to thump others over the head. "Do this!" "Do that!" "You're terrible if...." Often these are people who like to have clear rules, and that is how they have found they can negotiate life. Sometimes they take it too far and forget about grace and relationships. They may forget what the Lord delivered them from or what His presence in their lives has created. Let's be clear, God made you for relationship, and being a Christian is first and foremost being reunited with the Lord and maintaining an active relationship with Him.
Another motivation for those who may be legalistic can come out of a desire to "one up" and claim greater significance or value than other people. One of the great human needs is to feel special, to know that we are unique and that our lives have impact, but when this need becomes distorted and we move away from appreciation for how we are able to contribute to arrogance and condescension we represent the Lord very poorly. This was directly addressed in the Bible and the Lord certainly frowns on it, Romans 3:9-20; Psalm 53:1-3 which demonstrates that we are all in the same boat. We all struggle. We all sin. (I will address the concept of sin in a later post as this too needs to be understood.) We are all separated from God by sin. There is no room for someone to discompassionately condescend to others in the name of God. Actually, wouldn't this be a demonstration of their own need for God's grace as it demonstrates their sin of pride? Please, don't allow this experience to inform your perspective about the Lord. It misrepresents His character grossly.
A second distortion could be an experience you have had with a church, a Christian, or a Christian organization. I too have experienced tremendous hurt at the hands of those I trusted to be good Christians around me. I have to keep in mind, however, the prerequisites to Christianity. These people are sinners saved by grace. I hope and pray that they are growing in love and gentleness, and that their salvation is genuine. Only God knows their hearts and minds, and I will trust in Him to work in their hearts and minds that they may represent Him better. This is a journey we are all on in one way or another. As Christians, we bear the name of Christ and as such, His presence in us should be evident and radiate out in all we do and say. We are poor reflections sometimes, so it is important to know God's character.
God's character was evidenced perfectly in the life of Jesus Christ. It is such a privilege to have had the Son of God walking around here on earth that we may see and know Him even more clearly. If you read through John, Matthew, Mark, and Luke (I do like reading them in that order) you get to see the walking and talking son of God do life, show compassion, perform astounding miracles, get angry with legalistic people himself, cry, become frustrated with His own disciples when they just didn't get it, become nervous as He faced death on the cross, and yet peacefully take it on because of His love for you. I would encourage you to read through those books of the Bible and notice the emotions of Christ. It all speaks to His character. I also encourage you to read John 16:20-26. It is Christ's prayer for you if you are a believer. You can substitute your name for where it says "them" in verses 21b-26.
As you read through scripture, don't be afraid to talk to God and pray honestly. It's ok. The Lord can take it. I was so encouraged when I came to find out that the name "Israel" means wrestles with God. In my humanity I don't understand everything God does or why He does it. I wrestle with it, and that brings me back to the Bible again. I don't just storm off angry. I seek truth and clarity. Normally, what I find is something so brilliant and so far surpassing my own presuppositions that I stand in awe of the Lord and fall into even greater love and admiration for Him.
Where you go on this journey is up to you. Just know if you seek Him, you will find Him.


Come and join our Fast Team Group and enjoy fellowship with other believers.
10:00 am Spanish
12:00 pm English
Montgomery-Waller Rec Park
3020 Coronado Ave
San Diego CA 92154
Church of God That is in Christ Jesus
Bible study is held weekly on Wednesday
Please contact us for more information. We would love to see you there.
We strive to be the Church that God has called us to be, full of God's Spirit and operating in HIS Spiritual power. Growing in the Holy Spirit so we can share Jesus Christ in our homes, jobs, and communities:


The Calvary Music Ministry, also known as the POGs or “People of God”, is a dedicated group of talented voices and musicians that help lead worship at the 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship service at Calvary Episcopal Church in Richmond, Texas. Members come from many backgrounds and range in age from High School to retirement. This dynamic team of musicians and voices offers selections tailored to the readings and the message for a particular Sunday.
Often, their Sunday offering is a unique blend of the newer more modern worship music combined with the tradition of ancient hymns. Each Sunday, songs and hymns are performed with a choir, acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, bass, keyboard, and other instruments such as a harmonica and banjo. The team strives to serve God through the varied talents He gifts upon each member and together they offer this ministry to the Calvary congregation.
Members share their talents of voice and instruments; some share both. Some are professional musicians, some are amateurs, but they all have one thing in common, a love of Jesus Christ. And, that love is reflected in the voices and instruments they raise in praise during worship each Sunday. If you are interested in finding out more about our ministry or joining our music team please e-mail us.
"It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High" Psalm 92:1


Hello, I am trying to find out more about Roman Catholic Thomas Molyneux of
Garston who was born circa 1760. He married Maria Appleton circa 1782, their
first child being born 178s and baptised at St Mary's RC Woolton. The baptism confirmed the mother's name.
They had a
son Carol [Caryll] Molyneux born in 1803 who was a flour dealer in Liverpool.
I need to find the marriage of Thomas and Maria Appleton but I fear it falls
in a period when the marriage register has not survived, although they should
have also had a C of E marriage but I cannot find one. Ultimately I need to
find the parents of Thomas. I wonder if he was also a flour dealer but I do
not have access to any trade directories for the period 1780 - 1826. I
believe, but not proven, that he is buried at Garston St Michael 23 Aug 1826.
Any help would be much appreciated.


Via Conservative leader Bill Gothard resigns following abuse allegations by
Bill Gothard, an Illinois-based advocate for home schooling and conservative dress who warned against rock music and debt, has resigned from the ministry he founded after allegations of sexually harassing women who worked at his ministry and failing to report child abuse cases.
...Gothard’s ministry had been a popular gathering spot for thousands of Christian families, including the Duggar family from TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.”Via Duggar Family Mentor Sex Scandal: Bill Gothard Resigns From Conservative Religious Organization After 35 Women & Teenagers Accuse Him Of Sexual Harassment, Staff Report, March 7, 2014, Radar Online:
"...Mr. Gothard has resigned as president of the Institutes in Basic Life Principles, its Board of Directors, and its affiliated entities,” David Waller, administrative director of the Advanced Training Institute to families involved in the ministry, wrote in an email.4/3/14 UPDATE: In hopes of getting the Duggars on record about Gothard's resignation, in recent weeks I sent multiple e-mails to the Duggars representative, Sylvester Smith at Legacy Consulting in Little Rock, Arkansas, and to Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.
ATI is a homeschooling program in which Jinger Duggar quoted the organization’s theme song in the Duggar’s book The Duggars: 20 and Counting!
I came up empty, but a couple days ago, reporter Abby Ohlheiser at TheWire.com scored:
So it's important to note that the Duggars are promoting this way of courtship in an interesting time for their particular religious communities. Right in the middle of the press tour for Growing Up Duggar, Bill Gothard — a Christian patriarchy leader whose teachings are referenced multiple times by the advice book as a resource — resigned as the head of his own organization after facing dozens of accusations of sexual harassment. Given their endorsement of Gothard's influential teachings, The Wire asked the family for a statement on the Gothard scandal. Jim Bob, the father, said:
"I think it's important for each person to put their faith in Jesus and not follow any man. For us its so important for each of us to have a relationship with the Lord. And the foundation of the relationship is asking Christ to forgive us for our sin, and to turn over the control of our life to Him, and to follow him. And so we don't follow any men, and that's just where we're at."
When asked specifically if the advice in the book still stands, despite the controversy surrounding the man who produced it, Jim Bob added, "What we do as a family, is we just follow what the Bible says. As a family, that's our goal. ... People will let us down, but Jesus won't." In other words, Gothard's ideas will remain a part of their family, even if the man behind them doesn't.


One of my recent posts highlighted my excitement about Cross Point Church's big move to West Allis and the fabulous building God provided for us. Well, only a few short days after that post, as we were about to submit our offer an offer much higher than ours was submitted to the credit union that owns the property.
Today I was reminded of a few simple truths about God's love. And here is why I believe that God still has mighty plans for that building.
A couple weeks ago when the leadership stood before Cross Point Church and told us all about the miracles that had happened before their eyes with the sale of our building, the encouraging correspondence, negotiations and agreement to purchase the building in West Allis for an amount within our means and finally all of our people coming together to raise the final sum of money we needed to move forward with our big move - my pastor stood up and talked about how he had prayed for this building and for it to be redeemed for God's glory. He said he had often driven into the parking lot, sat there and prayed very specifically and intentionally for that building that it would be used for God's glory. He also said that he never prayed that we would get the building, only that it would be redeemed for God's purposes.
I thought that was awesome. And last week I encouraged my pastor and thanked him for his steadfast guidance through the past few weeks. His vision for our church has never waivered and his focus has remained the same. He reminded me that the building we meet in does not define us. And he is so right. Cross Point Church is not defined by a gym or a huge office, or a computer lab, or 126,000 square feet. My pastor - who just so happens to be my brother-in-law - has been an awesome encouragement to me and has helped me increase my faith. This move always was "God-sized" but it became "God-sized" of epic proportions when that second offer came in.
[side note: the credit union has accepted the other offer, but there is a period of due-diligence on their part so nothing is a "done-deal" yet and so we are still waiting on God's timing and not throwing in the towel for that building just yet]
So that brings me to today. I was out and about on my way to Sam's Club - which just so happens to be a hop, skip and a jump from the building we were so excited about moving into before the year's end. And I remembered what Dave had said about sitting in the parking lot and praying for the building. Not that it would one day be OUR building, but just simply praying for the building and for God's plans.
As I pulled out of the Sam's Club parking lot KLOVE was playing "My God" by Jeremy Camp - probably one of my favorite songs.
MY GOD, YOU ARE THE UNCHANGING LOVE
MY GOD, YOUR HEART SENDS HOPE FROM ABOVE
THE GREAT CREATOR, BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR
I'VE BEEN REDEEMED.
THERE IS LIFE NOW FROM YOUR VICTORY
YOU ARE MY GOD!
And then it dawned on me. God is unchanging. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Things may look different now, but God's plan never changed. So I drove up to 1300 S 109th Street. Parked my car in the parking lot in front of the building. To which my four-year-old asked "Mom, why are we at my new church?"
...Oh yea - I hadn't filled the four-year-old in on any of the new developments. So I tried explaining that it might not actually be our new church after all. He literally started crying. He said to me "but mom, I will be so sad if I can't have this church. I won't be able to have a gym!" And I was reminded of what Dave said about not being defined about the building and this came to mind:
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. [2 Corinthians 4:16-18]
So I softly told Jack that God might not have this building in His plans, so we might have to find a new one. And I told him he could pray with me for this building. His prayer was sweet and simple:
Thank you for this day. Please let this be my new church because if it is not, I will not have a gym and I will be sad. In Jesus name, Amen."
Then I prayed out loud with Jacks hands folded and his head bowed. We prayed that God would use that building for His purposes, not for ours. That we would see that this building is temporary and that we need to fix our eyes on the unseen. That He would redeem it for His purposes. That our faith would not be shaken if the outcome is not what we expect. I had tears in my eyes when I was done.
God's plan is mighty. Mightier than we can understand. It's hard to wait on His timing, but we know based on the promises in the Bible that he has plans to prosper us and not to harm us - plans for hope and a future [Jeremiah 29:11]. And that is the promise I rest in.
One thing is certain - God is moving us. We are on the move to redeem people. Our prayer is that God also redeems this building. Whether we are part of that redemption or not is still unknown but I am fixing my eyes on the unseen and waiting for God's glorious plan to be revealed to us.
God is good. All the time.
-The Farmer's Wife


Welcome to New Greenwich Light Baptist Church
Ministering in South Philadelphia for more than 100 years
Thank you for taking the time to browse the website for New Greenwich Light Baptist Church. Our desire is that these pages would provide a snapshot of some of the most important aspects of our ministry.
The marvels of modern technology will enable you to share a part of our lives; however, the medium of the Internet - as powerful as it is - will simply not provide the entire picture. For that, you will need to visit us in person!
It is one of the great privileges of my life to be able to pastor the people of New Greenwich Light Baptist Church. Thank you for spending some time online with the people I love.
- Pastor Dominic Pennachietti
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We believe in the power of prayer! Is there something we can pray with you about? God has given us a wonderful gift by giving us the opportunity to talk with Him. Please call us today at (215) 467-9259 to make your request(s).


Ever wonder about some of the big questions of life? Does God exist? If He does, how can we know for sure? And even more importantly, how do we know Him? In our discipleship classes, taught be Dean Hughes, we seek to tackle some of these big questions. We run 4-6 week classes on different topics throughout the year.
CURRENT SERIES: Science and Creation
Sunday Nights, April 28 – May 26
Not Meeting May 19
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is an active congregation of the United Church of Canada, that seeks to witness to God's work in our world and to serve the cause of Jesus Christ. We strive to minister to our congregation and to our community by being a place of worship and service, friendship and informality, open to people of all ages and backgrounds. We seek to co-operate with others in serving the needs of our community and our world.
Knox United Church gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a permissive tax exemption from the City of Parksville
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Sunday, April 16 - Easter Sunday 10:00 am, when we will celebrate Christ’s resurrection and receive new members
Saturday, April 29 – Charlie Schneider Memorial Blood Drive will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you are able to give blood, please sign up today on the Action Table to donate on that day. More information can be found by clicking here.
Saturday, April 29 – Lemonade on the Lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will host our Lemonade on the Lawn event, an outdoor lunch for our neighbors in the community. We are asking for donations of spring and summer clothing for distribution that day. Clothing can be left at the bottom of the office entrance stairwell.
We remember and give thanks for those members of the church who have gone before us to be with the Lord. We are comforted, as the Scriptures remind us, that both in life and in death we belong to the Lord. (Rom. 14:8).
We pray that God will make complete the union of our departed ones and Himself, and that we might one day share in the same eternal communion. We call to remembrance those members of the church who departed since we last observed All Saints Sunday:
Frank L. Conley
Charles F. Schneider, Jr.
Peter G. Banta
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
We would like all that can attend to our weekly Bible Study held each Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM and run by Rev. Roland Ratmeyer
Our Food Pantry is in need of canned vegetables, paper towels, cleaning supplies & toiletries. For the moment, they do not need pasta, macaroni or canned soups.
Take advantage of the Can-Can sales to buy in bulk and donate some items to our Food Pantry.
Donations are collected on the first Sunday of each month.
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Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church is operating in the fulfillment of purpose to serve the Kingdom of God. We are experiencing the presence of God in the midst of our worship experiences, fellowship opportunities, and community service activities.
2525 West Church St.
Orlando, FL. 32805
Sunday Church School - 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship Services - 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Noonday Prayer
Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Morning Prayer Monday, Wednesday, and Fri. - 6:30am
Dial in: 1-605-477-3000 Code: 565383#
East-Side Bible Study Tuesdays - 7pm
Deerwood Elementary School
1356 S. Econlockhatchee Trail
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (April 4, 2013) -- Hundreds of Cherry Point families celebrated Easter Sunday with festivities at Miller’s Landing.
Navy Lt. Dianne Coleman, a chaplain with the air station, started the event with a nondenominational worship service.
Following the service, 600 people made reservations for the brunch buffet, which put Miller’s Landing at its maximum capacity.
“It’s very nice for people to have a large gathering spot they can come to,” said Richard Rogers, the club and catering manager of Miller’s Landing. “A lot of people bring their families in from out of town. One gentleman told me he has 10 grandchildren and he’s got the whole crew here. He said it’s a very exciting time for him because they very seldom get everyone together.”
Miller’s Landing, Marine Corps Community Services, and the station chapel formulated the plan that made the event a successful Easter family outing. The Single Marine Program also provided volunteers to help and keep an eye on children during two Easter egg hunts held that day.
“I love being out here,” said Lance Cpl. Bret White, a volunteer at the event. “It’s not only for me, it’s for the kids. I love being with the kids. I couldn’t have asked for a better Easter.”
The celebration held special meaning for White because it was the first Easter spent with his wife and son. They enjoyed the festivities and reaped the benefits of a family function.
“I really think it raises morale with families getting loved ones together,” he said.
For those of faith, the event was also educational. Coleman kicked off the Easter egg hunt with a biblical lesson designed for the children. During the optional lesson, they recited the Easter story together, in which Christians believe Jesus died for humanity’s sins and was resurrected three days later.
Coleman said Miller’s Landing hosted a very wholesome event.
“You can come to Miller’s Landing, you get to go to church, eat a meal, spend time with your family, and you get an Easter egg hunt,” said Coleman. “It’s kind of cool in one location.”


God has blessed me with an incredible husband and an amazing little boy who has brought utter joy to my life.
I have so many things to be thankful for, sometimes they are difficult to see through the tears and frustration, but every one of us has something to smile about.
Don’t get me wrong I have hard days, but that's okay!
Not everything is simple and not everything plans out the way we imagined.
How can something you cannot see be your comfort?
Well, let me just pitch this idea to you, Zachariah cannot see very well, however he finds happiness in the TV, where some children would find entertainment in watching it, Zachariah enjoys listening to it.
I may not be able to see God as such but I can hear him giving me guidance and reassurance every day.
How can something you cannot see give you positivity?
God gives me hope. When Doctors told my husband and I that Zachariah may not survive, God gave me hope that I would meet my son.
When Doctors told me they did not know what quality of life Zachariah would have, God gave me hope that he would live an abundant life full of love.
When Doctors told me my son was severely visually impaired and they were not sure what he could see, God gave me hope that Zachariah would see beauty.
Zachariah sees beauty through lights and bold objects, he sees beauty by being surrounded by people who love and care for him.
God is love!
Some days I can feel very useless when it comes to caring for Zachariah and giving him what he needs.
He can become very restless and it can be very distressing and heart breaking trying to settle him.
I have sometimes wondered what it would be like for Zachariah to say “I love you mummy", as I have doubted that he has the ability to love me.
When I hit this dark place God assures me of his love and there’s no greater love than that!
God loves my son, my husband and me. God connects us and brings us all together.
So I can sit here and ponder if Zachariah will ever know what love is and how to love, or I can fill our home with the love I’ve learnt from God and just enjoy each day I’m blessed to have with my boy.
It is here I find peace, and try to live each day through a positive lens and count my blessings.


Written by Kristin Krantz-Odendahl reposted by Prof Root due to technical problems with the blog - (sorry the pictures were lost).
French Missionaries came to Uganda to convert the locals and among those converted were several pages to the Buganda King. The pages were very loyal to their new faith and always took time for their prayers as well as not working on Sunday. The King became upset when they consistently defied his orders by putting their religion before his needs. He consulted a fortune teller who told the King that part of the palace burned down because of the Christians’ new faith. The King then consulted with his chiefs and decided to put the Christians to death. The Christian pages were separated from the non-Christians and persecuted. Three Anglicans were killed near the shores of Lake Victoria. Other Christians had their limbs cut off and scattered around the city to scare other Christians from the faith. The first catholic martyr was Joseph Balekuddembe who was beheaded and burned on November 15 1885 near Owino Market (Brittany talked about in her May 21 post). There is also a small shrine at that location. On June 3 1886 the rest of the martyrs were killed at the site of the church which was already a place of death – the execution site for the foulest criminals. The martyrs refused to renounce their faith so they were forced to gather firewood for their own burning. The martyrs were wrapped in the firewood and burned alive. At least one of the martyrs was unconscious prior to burning. He was the nephew of an executioner and refused to be saved. His uncle knocked him on the head to save him the pain of burning. The church itself is a cone shaped building styled after traditional African buildings. It is supported by 22 pillars, representing the 22 Catholic martyrs. Each of the wooden doors has people and scenes carved in to it such as the burnings and several bishops. The 1,000 seat church is open for prayer every day and is highly utilized. It features many pieces of religious art work including a sculpture of a martyr performing a baptism and a painting of the martyrs up in heaven with Jesus on the cross with the Ark below them.
The lawns are complete with very large lawns and an outdoor gazebo area where a mass is held every year on Martyrs Day, a national holiday commemorating the sacrifice of the martyrs. The area has several pavilions for different groups including a choir area and the stands reserved for the president and other political dignitaries. Martyrs Day is especially meaningful to Catholic and Christian Ugandans and people pilgrimage from the US and UK and some walk all the way from Kenya.
Here are some questions for reflection: Does this monument bring people together in rememberence or tear them apart due to different religions because of the significance placed on Christianity? What are the implications of a national holiday for Christian martyrs? What are the implications of having a yearly mass at the Shrine? Does the separation of church and government have a future in Uganda? What relation does this have to sustainable development? What else if anything struck you about the church, the grounds of the tour in general?


Who are we?
The First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago is one of 66 churches in the Southwestern Minnesota with a history of over 135 years of active ministry here in Winnebago.
We are a congregation of some 200 members -- averaging nearly 100 people on most Sunday mornings -- seeking to follow and serve the Lord through worshop, fellowship, educations, service and witness.
We are a family of loving, caring, hard working, inclusive children of God, who believe God's grace is rich enough to forgive us at our worst, and help us try to be our best.
History of Our Church
Reverend Jacob Conrad began ministering to the spiritual needs of Winnebago Presbyterians by traveling here as part of his circuit. His home was near Sterling, easy of Amboy. He preached in the schoolhouse or in a hall over Moulton's store. By 1858 it was an organized group, about half Congregationalists and half Presbyterians.
A few years later, this group found more financial aid could be obtained from Presbyterian sources, so on October 14, 1869, the Presbyterian Church Society of Winnebago City was born.
In 1870 Rev. T.B. Hascall of New York City was appointed stated supply minister. During the six months of his ministry, he organized a Sunday School, started weekly prayer meeings, established a Ladie's Reunion Society for social and benevolent purposes-serving ten cent suppers to earn money. He also drew up a confession of faith. In 1871, the first elders were ordained and the first church building was dedicated, free of debt, costing $6,000. That church stood one block northeast of the present church site. Six pastors served in that church. The manse was located just west of the church and is a private residence today.
Our present church was described in a history book of Winnebago City, published in 1901: "The new edifice is Gothic, finished in Twin City pressed brick, fescoed walls, stained glass windows, circular pews, and carpeted floors. In addition to the main auditorium, there is a lecture room, social rooms, class rooms, cloak rooms, and pastor's study. It is a thoroughly modern church in its comfort and furnishings." Some of this description still applies to the church today. This building was dedicated on January 13, 1901. The cost was $14,000. Rev. W.E. Bates was pastor during the construction and until 1904.
At the time the church was dedicated, it had a Sunday School enrollment of over 300. James F. Damon was its superintendent then and for 40 years. He began the tradition of presenting Bibles to each 8 year old. The tradition has contunued, with Bibles now given to children entering third grade.
In 1915, Mrs. Bailey, wife of the Pastor, and Mrs. Frank Wasgatt organized the Naomi Guild. The present manse was purchased for $5,000 in the 1930's, during the second pastorate of Rev. Steenson.
The construcion of the Fellowship Hall was done during Rev. Richard Thompson's pastorate of 1951-57. Some major remodeling of the basement was done at thie time and the pastor's study, now used as our library, was built. The total cost of the renovation and addition was over $35,000. A camping program was emphasized and encouraged. During this time we elected the first woman elder, Mrs. Claude Hynes. The Presbyterian Woman's Society held its first meeting in January, 1954, so the Ladie's Aid and Guild organizations were dissolved.
The next-to-new shop was started in 1968, first housed in the former Dr. Armstrong's office, then the Patten building, and then its present location next to the church building. Bea Miller has been a faithful worker since its beginning. During the short pastorate of Reb\v. Douglas Tracy, 1971-73, an active Youth Club was started and also the coffee hour after the service. It is still enjoyed. Remodeling of the sanctuary was considered while Rev. Tracy was here; however, most of the work was done while Rev. Raymond Gill, our supply from Blue Earth, was here.
The newly-weds, Keith and Marilyn Crawford-Roberts, were especially welcomed beacuase the chose us. During this pastorate, 1984-91, we had co-pastors, for Marilyn was ordained and installed in our church on June 2, 1985. She continued until January, 1990, when she resigned to have more time with her new family. It was exciting to see the addition of their two girls.
Because of seeing the need for a handicapped accesible entrance to the sanctuary, we began another building program to install a lift and two wheelchair accessible bathrooms. The new addition included a pastor's study and a secretary's office, costing $100,000. The north entrance has been much used as it is adjacent to the parking lot.
Rev. Michael Roys and his wife, Bonnie, and well-loved son, Thomas came to serve us in February, 1991. Bonnie, who is an ordained minister, now teaches in Fairmont. Michael's ability to make Bible characters seem very real has endeared him to many. He seems interested in the whole congregation, whether young or old, rich or poor. A new organ was dedicated in the fall of 1992.
The Next-to-New celebrated 25 years in business in 1993 by haveing a style show and open house. It has been both a money-making project for our women and a community service to people in need of clothing.
Cooperating with other churches in town, we help with the foodshelf, the annual Christian Unity worship service, the senior citizens' picnic, delivery of Meals on Wheels, and the Baptist Home coffee hours and birthday parties. And we look forward to new areas of service as God leads us in the years ahead.
Ministers Serving Our Church
Jacob Conrad -- Oct. 1869-Dec. 1870
T.B. Hascall -- Dec. 1870-June 1871
Ira S. Dodd -- Aug. 1872-June 1881
Samuel McAfee -- Jan. 1882-Nov. 1882
C.A. Holm -- Apr. 1883-Nov. 1883
C.G. Reynolds -- Nov. 1884-Apr. 1889
E.D. Keys -- Oct. 1889-Apr. 1890
W.E. Bates -- Apr. 1891-Oct. 1903
James Steenson -- Nov. 1904-Nov. 1908
Clair B. Latimer -- Apr. 1909-Mar. 1911
Arthur C. Bailey -- Nov. 1911-Jan. 1924
Paul C. Voris -- May. 1924-Nov. 1930
James S. Steinson -- May. 1931-Sept. 1936
Charles Hubanks -- Mar. 1937-Oct. 1950
Robert W. Thompson -- July 1951-Nov. 1957
Geo. K. Tjaden -- June 1958-Aug. 1962
Harlan H. Kruse -- Nov. 1962-Sept. 1970
Douglas Tracy -- Sept. 1971-Sept. 1973
Robert Conklin -- July 1974-Dec. 1983
Keithe Crawford-Roberts -- Dec. 1984-Feb. 1991
Marilyn Crawford-Roberts -- June 1985-Jan. 1990
Michael A. Roys -- Feb 1992-Present
First Presbyterian Church
127 Main Street North
Winnebago, MN 56098


What we believe...
our core values
v Scriptures: We value the Scriptures which inspire us to attribute worth to God, and teach us to actively work together in the service of The Lord.
v Prayer: We value prayer.
v Relationships: We value building enduring, respectful, meaningful, loving relationships with God and one another.
v Relevance: We value presenting God’s word in such a way that it is easily applied in everyone’s life today.
v Excellence: We value the accurate, creative, innovative expression of the love of God to all people.


This picture is from a client's birth, in which her midwife prayed over her again & again. She asked groups to pray for her. The whole space was filled with God's word. There was so much love & protection in the room. If this is what you envision for your birth, please read on.
God is always with you whether you actively invite Him into your birth space. Although there are many ways to intentionally integrate your faith into your birth; it can help you feel at peace & cope better with what your birth demands of you. Below are ways that you can actively set up a Christ centered birth:
- Hire a Christian birth team: Having like-minded people in your birth space can bring such peace of mind. Knowing that people share in your faith, that know how to help you with prayer, scripture, that can sing you worship songs, etc. can elevate your birth space to a whole other level. While it certainly is not necessary to have an entire Christian birth team, at least make sure they all know your wishes and feel comfortable in supporting you in these ways.
- Utilize the Christian Hypnobirthing app: This program is revolutionary when it comes to a Christ-centered birth. The app contains tracks for scripture, breathing exercises for labor, and Christian affirmations. The app does need to be purchased but it is so worth it! If you believe this would be a useful tool for you, I recommend starting it right away. Listen to it while trying to fall asleep at bedtime, it will train your body to recognize it, when you need to relax, which is such an important tool for labor. This app can create such an inspiring & relaxing birth space.
- If you are Catholic, the Made for This app, is amazing: This app also has an array of helpful tracks perfectly tailored for your faith.
- Write out verses on note cards & tape them up in your birth space: Affirmations & verses can be a powerful way to remind you that Christ is walking with you during your birth. You can use apps to make beautiful images that can be printed as photos. You can also purchase pre-made ones. Or simply write them out on note cards. I have even seen friends & family create beautiful, individualized ones together at a baby shower!
- Organize prayer circles who can be contacted when you are in labor: While pregnant, you could reach out to family, friends, and church members to ask that they pray for you when you are in labor. You can organize them all into a FB messenger group or group text, that way everyone can be contacted at the same time. I have also known moms to send out packets at their showers, with prayer cards & candles, to be utilized by those praying for you.
- Play worship music during your birth: During pregnancy, organize a play list of your favorite songs. One client said she put together a mix of relaxing music for when she needed to rest & surrender to the process along with energizing music for times she needed the energy to go on. Make sure your birth team knows how to access your list.
- Prepare by reading Christian birth books: This is a list of my absolute favorite books that I recommend to my clients.
- Made for This
- Holy Labor
- Labor with Hope
- Nine Months with God & Your Baby
- Breath as Prayer (this is not specifically for birth but I feel could be a handy tool)
- Pray, Pray, PRAY!:As all Christians know, prayer is one of the most potent tools we have. Having people in your space who will continually pray for you can bring so much peace & power.
- Trust that God is with you, even if birth looks different than you thought: Birth requires strength & flexibility. It is a process that demands us to understand how little control we actually have. But birth is also an opportunity to feel God's presence & protection especially in times of uncertainty. Pray for the strength to deal with whatever birth throws your way; for the strength & knowledge to do what is necessary for the well-being of you & your baby. Pray for your team to have the expertise to support you in the unique way that you need. And pray that love & peace fill your birth space, no matter how your baby needs to enter this world.


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Volume: 7, No: 04 ; April-2013
Lucknow has the distinction of having the first English church in Northern India and the third in the country, if 1810 as the year of erection of St. Mary’s Church in the British Residency, mentioned by Sidney Hay in Historic Lucknow (first published in 1939) as well as Philip Davies in his Guide to Monuments of India, is correct.
The advent of Christians in India dates back to year 52 AD with the landing of St. Thomas in Kerala. A Bishop of India is also mentioned in 325 AD, but the first European church was built in Cochin in 1510 (Vasco da Gama was initially buried here in 1524 ; but later his remains were moved to Lisbon where they were buried again in 1538).
The British built their first church in India at Madras (Chennai) in 1680, (it was also named St. Mary’s Church), followed by another built in Calcutta in 1770, the St. John’s Church. With 1810 as the year of construction of St. Mary’s Church in the British Residency, Lucknow naturally becomes the third city, as no other English church was built between 1770 and 1819.
However, since Rosie Llewellyn Jones in her book A Fatal Friendship mentions the year 1837 while giving the cost of the Gothic church at Residency, a doubt has been created. In her words ‘The Gothic church in the Lucknow Residency area cost only Pound 540 in 1837, with further Pound 70 spent on the gates, the walls, the railings and the outbuildings’. The buildings in the Residency belonged to the Nawabs of Awadh, who built them for their honoured guests, the Resident and the staff of the British East India Company. It is not clear if the Nawab paid for the construction of this church or did the Company pay for it.
Built in the Gothic style with twenty steeples on its top, the church had a cross mounted over the entrance on the north. It had a capacity of a hundred and thirty persons. The church was under fire from the rebels (freedom fighters), the heaviest of which were on July 31 and August 5, 1857. The British were besieged and used the church as a store-house for ghee. At one stage they seriously considered blowing up the church but gave up the idea to save expenditure of gunpowder, which was scarce.
In India, earlier it was not the practice to have burial grounds attached to the church, but in the difficult circumstances at the Residency, the garden of the church was converted into a cemetery. The first to be buried there were victims of the surprise attack by the rebels at Mandiaon cantonment on May 30, 1857.
The magnificent structure of St. Mary’s Church was destroyed during 1857-1858 conflict. A sketch of the church was made by M.C.Mecham (in 1858) and a tiny model of the Church may be seen in the Residency Model room.
Prayer services including mass for Christmas were held thereafter in the tomb of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan at Khas Bazaar and later on at the Imambara Sibtainabad (Built on the grave of the fourth king of Awadh, Amjad Ali Shah). Maulana Agha Mehdi in Taareekh-e~Lakhnau cites a report of the Darogha of Nazal, Karamat Hussain given to the Deputy Commissioner in 1859 in this respect. Hay also confirms this fact in her book.
In 1860, the church known today as Christ Church, situated towards the east of G.P.O. in Hazrat gunj, was built as a memorial to the dead of the Mutiny for their unparalleled bravery, it was originally known as the Church of England and was designed by General Hutchinson. The interior walls of the church still retain a iarge number of marble tablets and polished brass plaques erected in the memory of the British army officers, civilians and clergy that died during the conflict. One marble tablet in the transept is dedicated to James Grant Thomson, Deputy Commissioner of Muhamadee, who was ‘murdered by the mutineers at Aurangabad in Oudh, June 5,h 1857’ according to the inscription. Another is dedicated to Revered Henry Polehampton. The church was enlarged and improved in 1904. It has the characteristic plan of construction in the form of a cross – the symbol of Christ’s sacrifice for mankind. The transepts on the two sides of the nave symbolise the arms while chancel represents the head.
A belfry appears attached to the transept on the south. The bell tower has a spire pointing towards the sky with a cross at the pinnacle. The cross is reported to have twisted due to an earthquake in 1933.
One of the most impressive art pieces that one finds in this church are the stained glass trip-tych murals representing the iconic figures of the Christian faith that have been beautifully painted (by some European artist).
The larger one provides the background for the altar on the east while the comparatively smaller one appears on the west, above the main entrance. Both the three paneled murals have painted figures framed within intersecting arches crowning the main painting.
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The remnant church is something that many Christians don't think about, because most professing Christians trust that their belief alone in Jesus makes them part of the true church of God, whether or not they are truly walking with the Lord. But is this right, or does God have a true remnant people during these end times? Who is the remnant church talked about in the Bible? Throughout His Word, God has declared that He would keep a people for Himself, a true people who would obey Him and not wander from His truth. Take a look at the following verses:
Isaiah 1:9 ...'Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.'
Isaiah 10:20 ...'And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.'
Jeremiah 23:3 ...'And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.'
Jeremiah 31:7 ...'For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel.'
Joel 2:32 ...'And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.'
Romans 9:27 ...'Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved.'
Please don't think that by saying "Israel", that the Bible just means the literal nation of Israel. Because the literal nation of Israel are no longer God's chosen people. Christians have now taken on the name Israel in a spiritual sense.
Did you catch what Paul said above in Romans? Even though the number of the children of Israel is as the sand of the sea, in other words, a HUGE number, only a remnant will be saved. Now we all know what the word remnant means - a small amount left. This applies to the Christian world today. Although there are millions upon millions of professing Christians, only a few in comparison will actually be saved. Now that may shock you, I don't know, but it's the truth. Jesus confirmed in Matthew 7:14 ...'Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.' ... Only few will walk down the narrow path. There are so many professing Christians who are walking down the broad path to destruction, because they believe they can have Jesus in one hand and the world in the other hand. But to be a part of the true remnant church we need to surrender ALL to Christ.
There is a remnant people in these end times who satan is making war with. And what makes them stand out to satan as the true remnant church of God? ... Revelation 12:17 ...'And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.' ... So they are a commandment keeping people (including the seventh day Bible sabbath) and they also have the testimony of Jesus. But what is the testimony of Jesus? ... Revelation 19:10 ...'And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.' ... So the true remnant church of God obey Him and keep His commandments, and they have the spirit of prophecy. In other words, they have a special understanding of Bible prophecy.
And when you have a remnant piece of material, how does it compare to the ORIGINAL? It is exactly the same right? So the end time remnant people will be living their faith in the exact same way as the New Testament church. They "look" the same.
With these things in mind, let's look at the other signs that tell us who the true remnant church is:
1. The remnant church will be a Bible believing church, and stand on the Rock of God's Word alone, rather than on the traditions of man ... John 17:17 ...'Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.'
2. The remnant church will be a people who search the scriptures daily looking for the truth ... John 5:39 ...'Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.'
3. The remnant church will have Jesus Christ at the centre, teaching that He is the ONLY way ... John 14:6 ...'Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.'
4. The remnant church will be watching and waiting for Jesus to return, and will be preaching of His soon physical second coming ... Luke 12:37-39 ...'Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.'
5. The remnant church, knowing that their bodies are the temple of God, will be health conscious and will not be destroying their bodies with constant junk food, smoking and alcohol ... 1 Corinthians 6:19 ...'What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ... 1 Corinthians 3:17 ...'If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.'
6. The remnant church will be preaching a message of growing in faith in the Lord and striving to make your election sure ... 2 Peter 1:5-7 ...'And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.' ... 2 Peter 1:10 ...'Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.' ... Luke 13:24 ...'Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.'
7. The remnant church will be proclaiming the nearness of Christ's second coming and will be preaching the 3 angels message in Revelation and warning the world against the beast's mark ... Revelation 14:6-11 ...'And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.'
8. The remnant church will be warning the world of sin and teaching that no sin can enter heaven and anyone who CONTINUES to live in sin will not enter into the kingdom of God ... 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 ...'Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.'
9. The remnant church will be the saints as described in Revelation ... Revelation 14:12 ...'Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.' ... The remnant church will not just have faith IN Jesus, they will be keeping the faith OF Jesus. In other words, they are following in His footsteps and obeying God's Law of Love, the Ten Commandments (including the sabbath commandment) ... John 15:10 ...'If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.'
10. The Remnant church will be unified in the teaching of the following important Bible truths ... The Second Coming of Jesus | Truth About the Rapture | Truth About Israel | The Bible Sabbath | The REAL Antichrist | The True Gospel of Christ | Speaking in Tongues | The Bible Truth About Hell | The Ten Commandments | And MUCH more.
So who is the remnant church of God? Who fits the description above, and which church is preaching and teaching the important truths above? There is only one church that fits all of the above characteristics, and that is the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Please Note: Even though the Seventh-day Adventist church was started by God to take the full gospel and final warning messages to the world, many of the people within the Adventist church are not living for Jesus. So God's TRUE church are those few within the Seventh-day Advent movement who are actively LIVING the truth and sounding the warning to the world.
Not convinced? Then study the above Bible truths and with open eyes you will see that the Adventist church is the only denomination with these truths. Is your church proclaiming the three angel's messages? If not, then why not? The three angel's messages is one of THE most important messages to go to the world in these end times we live in. And the Seventh-day Adventist church is the ONLY church (the faithful few) proclaiming this message.
Are you part of God's remnant? If not, then it's time to come out of Babylon and join with God's end time people.
See the sanctuary message for more evidence of God's remnant church.


Gary Mayes, D.Min, is Executive Director of ChurchNext for Church Resource Ministries (CRM). In this role, he leads the work of more than 75 staff on twelve teams who work with ministry leaders to transform the posture and impact of the church. Before joining CRM in ’97, Gary served in local pastoral ministry for twenty years. He has developed resources used by CRM staff and other leaders around the world, and is called upon to train, coach, and consult with pastors, ministry leaders, and their churches across the evangelical spectrum. This is Gary’s fourth book and will soon be joined by a 20th anniversary updated edition of his book, Now What? Resting in the Lord when Life Doesn’t Make Sense.
We live in the midst of seismic change on every level of life. The destabilizing nature of that change has unleashed a global conversation about the nature, mission, effectiveness, and relevance of the church. This book contributes to that conversation by taking us back to the book of Acts in a fresh way. In Acts, Luke does not give us a paint-by-numbers guide, but the unvarnished story of that early church learning to follow Jesus and his mission. By looking closely at the turning points God used to shape their DNA, we will discover our own DNA and its revolutionary power to transform the church and our impact today. This is the story of how we might once again become a church that turns the world upside down.


Under Fives was established in 1986.
We are a part of the community work that St Johns Church provides for Great Horton and the surrounding areas. If you would like to know more about St John’s Church please visit http://www.stjohnsgreathorton.org.uk/
We aim to provide a safe & welcoming place for adults and children to meet and play. Regardless of age, experience, gender, race or religion.
If you have any questions or would like to join one of our groups our under fives leader Catherine Barrass would be more than happy to speak to you.
Please ring 01274 502097,
or call in to
St John’s Church,
If the main doors aren’t open please walk around the right hand side of the building.
The path ends at the nursery entrance.


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Why Saint Joan?
Burned at the stake at Rouen in 1431, at the age of fourteen Saint Joan of Arc heard and saw Saint Catharine of Alexandria, Saint Margaret of Antioch and Saint Michael the Archangel.
The fourth century martyr Saint Catharine of Alexandria (Feast Day: 25th November), and the third century martyr Saint Margaret of Antioch (Feast Day: 20th July) were excluded from the new liturgical calendar in 1969, along with many other well-known saints and powerful intercessors such as Saint Philomena.
Devotion to the Holy Michael Archangel dates from the very beginnings of the Church. In 1969 Saint Michael was deprived of his sole Feast Day, known as Michaelmas. The Feast of the Apparition of Saint Michael on 8th May was also dropped. The sudden abandonment by the Catholic Church of such powerful and universally popular devotions is one symptom of the liturgical revolution described in the first publication of The Saint Joan Press by John Wetherell, "Lex Orandi Lex Credendi: An Examination of the Ethos of the Tridentine Mass and that of the Novus Ordo of Pope Paul VI."
The illustrations by Madeleine Sarah Beard are derived from fifteenth century French manuscripts in memory of the fifteenth century martyr Saint Joan, canonised by Pope Benedict XV in 1920.


St. Sophia Orthodox Church is one of the most magnificent structures in Harbin. It was built after the completion of the Sino-Russia railway in 1903 which connected Vladivostok to northeast China. The Russian No.4 Army Division arrived in this region just after Russia's embarrassing loss to the Japanese in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Thus, St. Sophia’s Church was built and completed in 1907 as a spiritual symbol to help the army regain confidence. It was expanded and renovated in 1923 into the present day St. Sophia’s Church.
This church stands at 53 meters tall and is the perfect example of Byzantine architecture. The main structure is laid out like a cross with the main hall topped with a huge green tipped roof. Under the bright sun, the church and the square area it lies on looks quite like the Red Square in Moscow.
Despite there being several hundred Catholics in Harbin, most of their religious gatherings take place in smaller churches. The St. Sofia Church is currently used as the Municipal Architecture and Art Museum showing architectural developments of Harbin through the ages.
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News From Justin & Danielle Sauder
Missionaries serving in Zambia
Several months ago, a lady started attending our services with her mother. Her mother is one of the first people we were blessed to lead to the Lord and see discipled. I had always felt that this young lady seemed somewhat resistant to the Word. Earlier this past month, God impressed upon our heart to stop and share the Gospel with her. We had done this before, and she had heard the Gospel preached on a weekly basis during the church services; nevertheless, I felt a strong prodding of the Holy Spirit to do so. Words cannot explain what a joy it was to watch the Word of God do its work as we shared with her, once again, the Gospel from the Scriptures. I will never forget looking at her as God saved her soul from Hell. Words cannot explain how wonderful it is that we can have a part in sharing the greatest story ever told. May we never become bored or complacent with what we have been given. This particular lady was recently baptized along with another young man, and we are continuing to disciple her.
Training Center Coming Soon
We praise the Lord for providing the funds for the second phase of our new office building in Jefferson City, TN—the BIO Training Center. This 2,400 square foot facility will have a large classroom with a capacity for 60 students that will include audio, video and live streaming capabilities. The training center will also include a warm up kitchen for meal preparations, a media lab for preparing multimedia presentations, a shop area for specific maintenance and repair training, and a library and resource room.
We plan to dedicate this center on November 12, 2014. It will be used for our annual training school, our SMART modules, and other regional meetings. This facility will be a great resource whereby BIO can invest more effort on Building Durable Missionaries Who Keep on Going.
A New Field Opening in Sulawesi
Missionaries Bill & LaMoin Cunningham
Bill & LaMoin Cunningham left today for Indonesia. The Lord has given them the wonderful opportunity of opening up a new field in Manado, North Sulawesi. Sulawesi is an Indonesian island; it is the eleventh largest island in the world.
Right now Berens Dein, a seasoned national missionary, is clearing land for a church building and orphanage. God has already provided the funds for these facilities. There will be a Bible Institute started there soon too. Bill and LaMoin will build an eight foot high concrete fence around the property while they are there. This will serve to protect the children and coming building materials. Please pray for them and for the Gospel to be established on this needy island.


The Pastor, Terry LaDuke, came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1978 while he served in the US Navy. After the navy he went to school for music, but the Lord redirected him to study for the ministry. Terry met his wife, Ruth Ann, at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music in 1983 and they were married in 1986. It was also in the same year that Terry became senior pastor of the Fair Haven Chapel in Fair Haven, Michigan. Since that time he has attended other schools and served in various ministries until settling in the Potterville area in December of 2000. The Church, Bright Hope Bible Church, began as a Bible study in the living room of Terry and Ruth Ann LaDuke’s home in January of 2001. The Lord moved those involved to start a church in the city of Potterville in March of 2002.
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On October 19 the Happy Seniors are planning an Amish Tour to Hamptonville, NC. All are invited including church members, friends and visitors. Contact Ann Eckard at 704.825.1900 for additional information.
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