Members of the Church often emphasize the importance of having a correct knowledge about the nature of God--a correct idea of His character, perfections and attributes. Perhaps the testimonies about: knowing that God lives; that He is a corporeal being; that He not a trinity but instead multiple and distinct beings--come from this emphasizing.
But I've been noticing that though perhaps they say these things on an intellectual level, that most of the people I have met do not truly understand God.
A question I ask any time I get the chance is, "What would you do if you were to meet God right now, this very instant? How would you feel? What would you think?"
I have yet to get an answer that does not fall among the following lines:
-I would be embarrassed.
-I wouldn't be prepared or ready.
-I would be frightened.
-I didn't repent this morning, I can't meet God!
Bottom line, it doesn't sound like a pleasant experience for them.
That makes me very uneasy. It is so wrong. I don't think that all those people have any real bearing on the true nature of God at all.
Let me give you a little history on my path in coming to understand what I call "God" in my life. All through high school, with my various self-esteem and self-image issues, I think I was terrified of God. I felt I was not acceptable to him, that I was broken and I was in that same boat of being scared with the idea of meeting God. I was filled with guilt and saw myself as a sinner.
One day (the third Sunday of 2008), I was sitting in my dorm room at about 11:30 at night, and I just broke down. I slowly began to cry, which turned quickly into sobbing. This was unusual, for I couldn't remember the last time I had dripped even more than just one tear. At the risk of being embarrassed by being seen by my roommates, I ran outside and sat underneath the bell tower. There, I just sat and wept for a long time. It was a total catharsis. Somewhere during this time, I suddenly felt filled with the love of God, and his grace.
On the one hand, I had these rules that the Church had told me that made me feel like a bad person and then suddenly being so overwhelmed with the love of God and feeling, for the very first time in my life, that I was alright in the eyes of God. I could be loved and accepted just as I was. Somehow, all those Church rules didn't seem to matter. I was in the middle of this experience that made me know I was okay as a person, and the Church had never made me feel this way. I had previously only felt judged and condemned and that because I didn't line up in a certain way that I was not okay.
Suddenly it was clear that the love of God was bigger than all of that. God's love is simply enough. It was an incredible transformation. For someone who is feeling so lost and so much self-loathing, it is so sublime to know that nothing matters except that God loves me, and that alone is enough.
Does God live or does he not? Does God have a body or not? Did he appear to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove or not?
Do those questions really ascertain the truly important aspects of God's character? To me, no. I find them terribly dissatisfying.
What good is "knowing" that the corporeal nature of God doing for them? OK, so maybe it gives them support for the belief that man can become god, or whatever. But really on a deep down transformative level, what good has it done them? Has it brought on this transformation that I was able to experience? Has it allowed them to know that God loves them?
I feel that I should be seeking to develop my mind and have more compassion and treat my fellow man with more charity and be working on these larger spiritual matters, not being focused on keeping all the rules like so many Church members do. All those little things can be wiped away in a second.
Now if I were to ask myself, "How would you react if you were to meet God right now?" I can say: All I know is that He would take me into his arms. (If he does indeed have a body ;) ) Say "I missed you, I've longed to see you, and I love you." And that in that moment I would be okay. I would feel whole and complete, and all of those other little things--have I repented of this?, repented of that?, could i have done more of this and less of that-- those things would not even come up on the radar. Because the power of the grace of god is too often overlooked in the Church, exchanged for the importance of works. I would not be nervous. I would be completely at ease, and I would look forward to finally getting to ask God some important questions.


Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Meet another resident!
He ran away to the streets to survive.
There he was met and counselled by a member of the SKILL Hostel team, who invited him to come to the Hostel.
He now attends Primary School.
Magido is from a Muslim background. The policy of the SKILL Hostel is to accept any children without discrimination of race or religion. The first batch of children who have been welcomed in come from a variety of religious backgrounds - Church of Uganda, Seventh Day Adventist, Roman Catholic, and Muslim.
However it is a Christian foundation, and all the staff are committed Christians, and will aim not only to set an example of Christian life and love, but to share their faith with the youngsters.
When we were doing a presentation recently to a local Methodist fellowship, we were asked this specific question: "Are the Hostel staff Christians?" So we are glad to give this unambiguous reply!


JEFF CO. SHERIFF URGES PRAYERS FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE FLORENCE
Jefferson County Sheriff Gerald Robinson said he and his department are praying for all those affected by Hurricane Florence and urged all people of good will "to join me in prayer."
"There have been understandable concerns about Hurricane Florence on the Carolina coast and impacting people," he said. "According to the latest reports, winds have topped 73 mph. They have also reported at least 4 deaths caused by the hurricane. We are praying for the souls of victims, for their families and all people who are being affected by the hurricane."
"Holy One, you are our comfort and strength in times of sudden disaster, crisis, or chaos. Surround us now with your grace and peace through storm or earthquake, fire or flood. By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen, sustain those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of your new creation; through Jesus Christ, our rock and redeemer. This is our prayer."
Sheriff Robinson said that in the past his agency has assisted neighboring states facing natural disasters and is prepared to help victims however they can.
Gerald L. Robinson


Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Legacy City Church. For all
additional questions, please contact us.
Q: Are you a Christian church?
A: Yes! You may review our statement of faith learn more clearly about our beliefs and practice.
Q: Why a church in Los Angeles?
A: Why not? God, through His Word, has expressed his clear love for cities. Today, cities are often viewed as powerful cultural centers that are too diverse and secular to embrace any kind of religious belief and practice. Yet, we believe cities are incredibly valuable to the good of society and God establishing His kingdom through the gospel of Jesus Christ. (See Jeremiah 29)
Q: When do you have Sunday service?
A: Currently we gather every Sunday for worship at 11:00am. We meet at Bridges Academy in Studio City. Click here for more details
Q: Is there accessible parking for Sunday service?
A: Yes! By God’s grace, Bridges Academy has over 100 parking spots available on campus right next to the gymnasium that we meet in. There are a few spaces available near the front of the gym for vehicles displaying a Disabled Person Parking placard.
Q: Is the Bible used during your church service?
A: Absolutely! Every Sunday the Bible is being read, sung, and preached.
Q: Does your church take communion and perform baptisms?
A: Yes! We believe these two acts are vital sacraments that Christ commanded His church to practice regularly.
Q: Do you offer Children’s Ministry?
A: Yes. We have volunteers who feel called to serve in this way and offer ministry during our Sunday service. If you have more question about children ministry please contact us.
Q: How can I financially support Legacy?
A: An alternative to giving during our Sunday Service we do provide online giving. You can donate and support by clicking here.
Q: Do you have midweek services or provide small/ home groups?
A: Our philosophy for church is simple. Legacy gathers once a week on Sundays and scatters the rest of the week into smaller groups that we call Community Groups. More information for this can be found by clicking here.
Q: How can I serve at Legacy?
A: One of our favorite questions! We have different opportunities to serve as our church continues to grow. Please click here for more information.
Q: Does your church offer counseling?
A: Yes. The leaders at Legacy strive to serve and encourage those seeking counseling. At the end of each service our leaders are available at the front of the stage. Additionally, to set an appointment with our Pastor please contact us.
Q: How do you engage with the city of Los Angeles?
A: We believe the most effective way to engage and care for the good of our city is through personal relationships. We desire to see our community engage people from all walks of life through their vocations and neighborhoods with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We also will partner with existing local organizations that serve our city.


GPS, global positioning system, has become a technology that everyone uses to find and navigate their destinations. When we make a wrong turn or are heading in the wrong direction, this system alerts us. As a Christian, God has His own navigation and safety system. God is much bigger than just our globe, He is the universal creator of heaven and earth. He has given us a positioning system, within our souls, that is God’s positioning system (GPS). The navigator of this system is given to the third person of the Trinity. Jesus tells us that the Holy Spirit is our comforter, advocate, helper, intercessor, strengthener, and standby. We can call upon our helper at any moment of the day with any need, and he will intercede on our behalf, and direct our course in life. In this episode, you will learn more about the power and person of the Holy Spirit that is given to every believer in Jesus Christ.
Monthly Archives: May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for Christians across the world. The ‘pause’ of the entire world from this pandemic has caused many to reevaluate their lives. To reaffirm what is important, and what is not. Many Christians and non-Christians have sensed this pause to be a time of reflection and decision making, and many are seeking answers to issues that our nation and world are facing. Meredith discusses the ancient ‘Laodicean’ way of living and compares it to how many have been living prior to COVID-19. How will one live after this pandemic is over with? And is this a time of a great revival and awakening throughout the world? As people are being forced to have their body temperatures taken to enjoy commerce and travel, is it possible the Lord is calling us to take our ‘spiritual’ temperatures like he did the Laodiceans? This message is an urgent and dire warning to those of us that call ourselves Christians. This pause may be our last chance to get right with God.
There is nothing in this world more important than knowing the true authentic Christian faith and what that means for you. Christianity throughout the world, especially in America, has created many ‘cupcake’ Christian teachings that often align with many rampant false teachings that spread like wildfire, including the law of attraction philosophy. In this podcast, Meredith dives into what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ, what authentic Christian teachings look like compared to what some Pastors are teaching in our present day (Cupcake Christianity), and what the Apostle Paul meant by his words in 2 Corinthians 13:5 when he says, “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves”. Meredith shares her own struggle with cupcake Christianity and how she got back on the right path of solid Christian doctrine. She lays out a scriptural litmus test that will reveal if you ‘know… that you know… that you know’…. you are a loyal follower of Christ.


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Wednesday's Verse of the Day Devotional
Good morning! Have you ever felt like you are all alone in what you are facing like it's some kind of new attack no one has ever been through before? It is a tactic of the enemy to isolate you and make you feel like you are all alone. But God gives us a way out of the temptation and isolation.
He doesn't let us be tempted beyond what we can handle, but through Christ, the word and the Holy Spirit, He gives us the strength to walk away from it all with our integrity in tact. It doesn't mean we will not face challenges and trials beyond what we can bear, but it means temptations.
Too many people think this means you'll never feel the heaviness of life, but that's not what this means or says. Jesus felt the weight of the cross and it was more than He could bear. His temptation was to give up and not go through with it, but His resolve was to do the will of the Father. Because He overcame sin and temptation, we can overcome it too and have victory through His blood. Thank God today for the blood that helps us escape temptation as you make a great day!


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In the early 2000's this was the official site for the St. Thomas More Newman Center.
Content is from the site's 2002 - 2004 archived pages providing just a glimpse of what this site offered its parishioners and the community of Ohio State University.
The current website for the St. Thomas More Newman Center is found at : http://www.buckeyecatholic.com/
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"For us Christians, Jesus Christ is the perfectly fulfilled human being. In him, we see the depth of our potential and sublime character of our call. He blazed a trail, and if we follow it, life and death are made holy and take on a new meaning. The Spirit of Jesus, poured out through his death and resurrection, energizes us for the task of developing our potential. Stay open to the Spirit, who accomplishes surprising things in us (Jn 3:8)." (85)
Our Mission Statement
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, the St. Thomas More Newman Center is home to the Roman Catholic Community at The Ohio State University. We extend our hospitality to OSU students, faculty and staff as well as to Catholics and other Christians throughout the Columbus metropolitan area. We are a community through baptism which gathers around the Word and the Eucharist to experience life, nourishment, challenge and encouragement to become what we receive - the Body of Christ. We are a community growing in ministry through the experience of healing and reconciliation, with ourselves, with one another, with a wounded world, and with God. We are a community committed to the development of an adult faith life by nurturing the linkage between the intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth through all of life's stages. We pray that our lives may be transformed by the power of this Gospel and be a channel for God's love in the world.
(Composed in consultation with the Newman Community and adopted March, 1989 by the Newman Community Council.)
Six Goals of Campus Ministry
"Empowered by the Spirit" - A Pastoral Letter on Campus Ministry - National Conference of Catholic Bishops
1. Forming the Faith Community
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2. Appropriating the Faith
"The goal is an adult appropriation of the faith that fosters personal commitment to Christ and encourages intelligent witness in the world on behalf of the Gospel." (57)
3. Forming the Christian Conscience
"A conscience that remembers its source and is nourished and supported by the community of faith is the best resource for dealing with the complex questions of personal values and ethics." (65)
4. Educating for Justice
"Campus ministry is called to be a consistent and vigorous advocate for justice, peace, and the reverence for all life. All the baptized should understand that action on behalf of justice is a significant criterion of the Church's fidelity to its missions." (73)
5. Facilitating Personal Development
"Christians must proclaim an ideal of self-fulfillment that is solidly rooted in the sacredness of persons, is placed in the service of the common good, and stays open to the God who is the source of all growth." (87)
6. Developing Leaders for the Future
"Campus ministry has the great opportunity to tap the immense pool of talent in our colleges and universities and to help form future leaders for society and the Church." (93)
Masses at the Newman Center
Information on Masses at the Newman Center.
Our Mass Schedule
5:30 p.m. *
* In order to make our Saturday Mass available for community members, friends and visitors, the following will be in effect this fall:
When the kick-off for a home OSU football game is at noon or 8 p.m., the Saturday Mass will begin at 5:30 p.m.
When the kick-off for a home OSU football game is at 3:30 p.m., the Saturday Mass will begin at 8 p.m.
On Wednesdays there is a Mass at 12:30pm at the Ohio State University Medical Center, 5th Floor Rhodes Hall.
In the Catholic Church's calendar, these days are considered important enough that we are obliged to attend Mass on that day:
- January 1 - the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (see special schedule)
- The Ascension of the Lord - 40 days after Easter; in the Diocese of Columbus this feast takes the place of the Seventh Sunday of Easter
- August 15 - the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (no obligation in 2009)
- November 1 - the Solemnity of All Saints
- December 8 - the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- December 25 - the Nativity of the Lord/Christmas (see special schedule)
Introduction to Ministries
There are lots of ways to get involved with ministries at the Newman Center. Whether you're looking for a regularly-scheduled way to serve the poor, the homeless, and the hungry, or just wanting to try something new, we have ways to share your faith, serve the community, and develop some new skills.
Introduction to Liturgical Ministries
Along with "full, conscious and active" participation as members of the Sunday assembly, we invite your participation in these ministerial opportunities which enhance our liturgical celebrations.
Liturgy & Sacraments
The Development of the Liturgy
The conversion of the Emperor Constantine, in 312 A.D., allowed Christians to be more public in their worship as Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. The Eucharist was no longer celebrated in small groups or in homes (the upper room), but in larger groups in buildings whose style was influenced by the architecture of the government. The style of the celebration shifted from simple to more involved. Since missionaries were now able to spread the Gospel without fear of official reprisal, other cultures soon became Christian. Eventually their cultural influence and diversity began to affect the style of the Eucharist. Processions, readings from Scripture, responses to the readings, and the profession of the Nicene Creed came to be added to the core original celebration. During the Carolingian Empire (late 8th to early 10th century) the congregation shifted from being an active participant in the Eucharistic Prayer to a passive spectator as the Eucharistic Prayer came to be said silently by the priest. In the 13th century the elevation of the host and the chalice after the consecration allowed the congregation to "see" and thus adore the sacrament. Reception of Holy Communion by members of the congregation declined and by the 17th century reception of Holy Communion by the laity was extremely infrequent. (Some of this was due to the heresy, Jansenism, which stressed moral austerity, the evil of the human body and human desires, a restrictive concept of grace and a scrupulous approach to the reception of the sacraments.) Private Masses, without a congregation developed around the 6th century. They were often celebrated for the special intention of a donor who offered monetary support for the upkeep of the Church. They became so frequent that the private Mass of the priest came to be seen as the norm; the community aspect of the Eucharist had diminished.
This style of liturgy allowed, even encouraged, people to follow along in their personal missal because the ritual language, Latin, was a language that people did not understand, much less speak, so the altar boy/server responded on the people's behalf while the priest "said his Mass". Some people would say their own private personal prayers during Mass because this was seen as the time to pray since an unknown language combined with ritual actions that were, for the most part, hidden by the priest's body (his back was to the congregation for most of the Mass) reinforced the private spirituality of the priest. When needed, bells were rung to inform the congregation that something important was happening. Thus it was a logical development that people thought in terms of "what part of Mass is the most important" and began asking questions like "when am I considered late" or "have I missed Mass" or "when can I leave" and acted accordingly.
The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium) published on December 4, 1963, presents liturgy as a dynamic event. Since then the Catholic Church has been working to renew its liturgical celebrations -the sacraments, as well as the Eucharistic liturgy. These changes have been major and minor and are ongoing. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy tells us that liturgy "does not exhaust the entire activity of the Church" (S.C., 9), but is "the summit towards which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the font from which all her power flows. (S.C., 10) … It is very much the wish of the Church that all the faithful should be led to take that full, conscious and active part in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy, and to which the Christian people …have a right and to which they are bound by reason of their Baptism (S.C., 14)."
Key principles of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy are:
2. Every liturgical action is an action of Christ together with his body, the Church. No other type of prayer or devotion can equal this sacred action. (S.C., 7)
3. In the liturgy, which includes the Mass, the Sacraments, and the Liturgy of the Hours, Christ is present in many ways -in the person of the minister, in the Holy Eucharist broken and shared, in the Word of God proclaimed, and in the assembled people of God who pray and sing together. (S.C. 7)
4. The liturgy is made up of both immutable (unchangeable) elements, divinely instituted, and of elements subject to change. These not only may, but also ought to be changed with the passage of time if they no longer express the holy things they signify. (S.C. 21)
Thus liturgy, which is comprised of public, communal, ritual activities, must be seen and distinguished as different from personal, private prayer and other pious exercises. The Eucharist, the Mass, is no longer the "priest's Mass" or a time for a person to be in personal prayer, a "me and Jesus" time. Members of the assembly or congregation are no longer passive spectators, for we are called to be active, conscious participants. When Catholics gather for liturgy, we may gather/come to Church as individuals, but we are a community of faith/an assembly of like believers, who, based on our Baptism are called to pray/to worship together, not independently.
Father Chuck Cunniff, CSP
Saint Thomas More Newman Center
The Ohio State University
Silence, Acclamations, Singing
- The assembly is invited to silence only five times during the Eucharistic liturgy:
- At the beginning of the act of penitence - a time to call to mind our sins and to reflect on our need for repentance.
- When the priest says, "Let us pray…" - an invitation for each individual present to collect themselves and to recognize that all are in the presence of God and to call to mind their own prayer.
- After each Scripture reading - time for the Scripture to resonate within one's being.
- After the homily - moments of quiet reflection on what was just heard.
- After all have received Holy Communion - having received the Body and Blood of Christ and shown our union with one another as members of the Body of Christ via our singing together, the assembly is given time, as individuals, for private prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God.
Many think that the silence of the monastery is the norm for the Church. Complete silence in a parish church during the gathering of the community prior to the start of the Eucharistic liturgy should not be expected, for the gathering of the community is an important aspect of liturgy. Most parishes will encourage a time of silence immediately prior to the beginning of the liturgy. This allows everyone (presider, ministers, as well as the assembly) to gather himself or herself and prepare to celebrate the Eucharist.
Acclamations are the opposite of silence. Acclamations are shouts of joy, often sung, that the assembly exclaims. The Gospel Acclamation/ Alleluia, the Sanctus/Holy, Holy, the Memorial Acclamation and the Amen that brings the Eucharistic Prayer to a close are the most notable. Responses and dialogues usually happen hand-in-hand. The priest or deacon makes a statement to which the assembly replies. The classic and most familiar dialog is: "The Lord be with you. And also with you." The purpose of acclamations and responses/dialogues are to facilitate participation and to involve the assembly, not just as individuals but to get them to realize that they are praying together.
Singing is not new to the Church. It began with the followers of Jesus singing psalms and hymns when they gathered in the early days of the Church. It has continued over the centuries. While there was a time prior to the Second Vatican Council when the assembly did not sing, this was an aberration over the history of the Church. Words, instruments, tunes and melodies have changed over history, but the Church continues to sing. Singing reaches beyond the individual, it is communal in nature and should not be seen as only for the professionally trained or those in the music ministry. All are encouraged to sing because singing makes us part of a communal prayer that is larger than oneself and is as ancient as the Church.
The revised General Instruction encourages and emphasizes the importance of singing. There are parts of the liturgy that just call out to be sung: the Gospel Acclamation and the Acclamations of the Eucharistic Prayer (Sanctus/Holy Holy, Memorial Acclamation, and Great Amen) emphasize the importance of these parts of the liturgy. The Gathering Song and the Communion Song allow the assembly to join their voices in song and to experience their union with one another and with God. The Gathering Song does just that; it gathers the people into becoming a community. The Communion Song expresses unity with Christ and one another. The Responsorial Psalm offers a response to the Word of God having just been proclaimed. Other venues of song confirm and support these key elements of liturgy.
Fr. Chuck Cunniff, CSP
Saint Thomas More Newman Center
The Ohio State University
THE ARTIST WAY: A SPIRITUAL PATH TO HIGHER CREATIVITY
Resolving to do something new in 2004? How about tapping into your creative energy to add fullness and balance to your life? The Artist Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity is a 12-week course designed to help you discover or recover your creativity as a part of your spiritual journey. It will be offered in a supportive group setting on Tuesday evenings. There is no fee except you will need to purchase the book "The Artist Way" by Julia Cameron (available at Barnes & Noble). If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, plan to com to the initial introductory session on Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm.
with Rick DiCarlo
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 PM
Introductory Session - May 18, 2004 at 7:00 PM
HIS STORY...HIS SONG!
This year's chapter of "Our Story, Our Song," will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 7 pm and will begin our multi-event farewell to Fr. Dave O'Brien, culminating in an evening celebration on August 28. In honor of Fr. Dave, this year's sing-along has been renamed "Dave's Top 10" and will feature ten songs chosen by Fr. Dave along with presentation by our Drama Ministry and stories about Dave's time here in Columbus. We invite you to submit stories, humorous or otherwise, to be considered for sharing during the sing-along. Stories can be given to Eric Utsler or submitted by e-mail to DavesTop10@thenewmancenter.net.
THURSDAY, MAY 27 at 7:00 PM
ENDOWMENT SERIES PRESENTS
"The Multi-Cultural Face of the Catholic Church in the United States"
with Fr. Gil Martinez, CSP
Monday, January 26, 2004
VATICAN II - AN EYEWITNESS TO HISTORY
With Fr. Dave O'Brien, CSP
Monday evenings at 7:30 PM
June 28, July 5 & 12, 2004
INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER
with Fr. Vinny McKiernan
A time to learn about this ancient form of prayer that enables us to dwell intentionally in the mystery of God with resulting spiritual, physical and emotional benefits.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
12 Noon & 7:30 pm
Sundays, "Break Open the Word" at 6:00pm Mass, and class from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Adult Confirmation Class
Students are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes run for seven weeks. Contact Mary Ellen Thomas at the Center.
"Newman South" On-campus Bible Study
Get comfortable with our Book and see how it it can speak to your life.
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at the Ohio Union. Contact Mary Ellen Thomas at the Center.
Newman Student Community Night -- Wednesday Night, 9pm
Every Wednesday, 9:00pm in the upper lounge, students gather to meet new people and discuss issues that are important to their faith, while having a lot of fun! Great people, great discussions, great faith, and refreshments. All students are welcome! Come early at 8:30pm for socializing and "Glory and Praise". Contact Fr. Mark Villano at the Center.
20 and 30 Something Group
Young Adult Catholics meet for fun, friendship and fellowship. An opportunity to grow spiritually, to socialize with other young adults, and to serve the community through social action projects. Tuesdays 8:00pm in the upper lounge. Contact Fr. Dave at the Center.
A group promoting education and reconciliation meets with Fr. Dave monthly.
To register for any of these classes or for more information, call Eileen Butler at the Center (291-4674).
Home-Based Family (Religious Education)
Meets monthly at the Newman Center.
Children's Kindergarten to 8th Grade
Meets on Monday evenings 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
High School Group (For grades 9 through 12)
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 7:30pm to 9:15pm in the lounge. Come join the group for hot topics and for activities such as putt-putting, camping and skiing.
- Fr. David O'Brien, C.S.P. (Director)
- Fr. Dave, a native of West Hartford, Ct., has been involved in campus ministry for over 25 years. He has been Director of the Newman Center since 1995. Here he works mainly with the Pre-Cana program, young adult group, and the Pastoral Council.
- Fr. Vincent McKiernan, C.S.P.
- Fr. Vinny is in his 10th year on the Newman Center staff. A native of New York City, he has ministered in Baltimore, Boston, New York and New Jersey as well as in Reno, Nevada. He received his Masters in Greek and Latin and taught these subjects at the Paulist College Seminary. At Newman he teaches Centering Prayer and does Spiritual Direction and Counseling. He is very interested in working with International Students. He is fond of word processing, also know as punning!
- Deacon Phil Rzewnicki
- Phil has been a permanent deacon since 1985. He moved to the Columbus diocese in August, 1997 as an employee in agricultural science at Ohio State University. He and his wife, Anna, serve in a variety of ministries at the Newman Center. Phil particularly is involved with social justice activities. He is also a member of the Baptism preparation team and leads Wednesday prayer services. He provides special program assistance to the rest of the staff at Newman to ensure worship-filled liturgies, a prayerful community, and education to advance the faith.
- Fr. Lawrence Rice, C.S.P.
- Mr. Eric Utsler
- Eric has served as Newman Center's Music Minister/Pastoral Associate since 1995. Born in Indiana, he received degrees from Indiana State University and Bowling Green State University, and assisted music ministries in Terre Haute Indiana, Boston and Salem Massachusetts and Fort Wright Kentucky before his arrival in Columbus. Eric can be heard on Ricky Manalo's recording "Beyond the Days", available from Oregon Catholic Press
- Ms. Mary Ellen Thomas
- Edward Koharchik, C.S.P. - Paulist Intern
- Ms. Eileen Butler - Religious Education Coordinator
- Ms. Cheryl Hoon - Business Manager
- Mr. Drew Muehlenbruch - Building Manager
- Ms. Suzana Silva - Secretary
Newman Community Council
- Carla Pestana - President
- Joe Poelking - Vice President
- Karla Gengler-Nowak - Secretary
Catholic Student Coordinators
- Nick Wahrer
- Monica Baumann
- Angie Byrne
- Kim Koch
- Pam Seger
- Nathan Cline


Live Life to the Full
“For with You is the fountain of life; Your light we see light.” Psalms 36:9
Life is the best thing God has given to you. So be grateful for it. When you accept the good-ness of life, you will stop fighting against it.
When you accept that life is good, all impatience and frustration will be removed and life becomes a satisfying and exciting experience.
Allow your life to be controlled by godly principles and it will become and expression of those plans. You will possess a unity with the fullness of God.


Former Street Evangelist
Former Prison Chaplain
A Ministry of Preaching, Teaching and Outreach.
" The last book of the Bible, called Revelation, gives a history of the Christian church from beginning to finish. In Revelation chapters 2 & 3 the seven churches of Asia portray the full history of Christianity. It is so clear when you read it and compare it to church history. With this perspective we would presently be in the time period of the Philadelphia Church (chapter 3:7-13). The Philadephia church is told to stand for the Word of God and the Name of Jesus and look for the Rapture [coming of the Lord].
HA Baker, the great missionary to China, reported in his book that the Lord Jesus spoke to one of the children in his orphanage many years ago during a prayer meeting:
1. ALL Churches MUST press FORWARD.
2. Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. If you tarry and believe, I will baptize you.


Following the call of God is more than just packing a bag and going to a far off land. It means that there is a time for preparation in every area of life. This is our Discipleship Training School (DTS) is all about. Come and join us.
All students and staff are housed together in bures (Fijian name for houses with some traditional aspects). Each one learns to live together and grow together as a community of believers.
Students are impacted by the lectures and ministry that are conducted. Then the students and staff go on an outreach together. Lives are healed and made whole as they journey through the whole discipleship program.
Introduction To The Vuniyasi - Nadi Base
Thank you for visiting us. We are excited to be able to meet you. YWAM Vuniyasi is based in a rural area of the bustling town of Nadi in Fiji. We have a few cabins, bathroom and toilet facilities and a full kitchen and dining hall that doubles as the lecture room.
If you want to experience life as a missionary while learning about missions in a Youth With A Mission environment, then YWAM Nadi - Fiiji might be the right place for you.
Discipleship Training School
A six months to focus on Jesus that will transform your life forever. This program is designed to mobilize,empower, equip young Christians to impact the world,the opportunity to grow in god is endless.
School of frontier Mission
A school which will equip the individuals further into taking the gospel into the unreached
Kings kids Ministry
Giving the children of 6-18 years of age opportunity to be trained to take the gospel to the lost
We are very much involved with the community in regards to the neighborhood watch zone along with the development projects eg our road. This goes the same with our community church which most of our staff and students are committed to.
We also involve ourselves with the kids of the community we run kids club every Thursday whereby we pick up the kids (from the age of 3 – 18 years old) that live close by set up enjoyable programs for the kids afterwards we drop them back to their homes.
Who Can Join Us:
- Any person meaning (age 17-80) who is available to give themselves devotedly for mission
- Anyone who can live and learn cross culturally and be effective in their mission with whatever skill you have that you know that you can use it for the extension of our Lord’s Kingdom
We are limited in our Housing but if you really feel this is where you are to be, please contact us and we will talk about the details.


I was baptized Catholic in the traditions of my Irish father. Living in an undesirable school district in the slums of Pompano Beach, Florida, my parents opted for a Catholic school. Church services woven into my class schedule was a mixed bag for a boy who was a fan or neither praying nor learning. I remember uniforms, pews, and children who weren’t any more moral then the kids in the ‘hood. I survived Catholicism with only a dusting of indoctrination.
Indoctrination is a bad word in the atheist community. It’s simplest definition is gaining answers without asking questions. Most of my answers came in the form of Christian Science, a little known flavor of Christianity often confused with Scientology. Christian Science was founded by Mary Baker Eddy, a woman who fell, injured her spine, and claimed she was healed by God. She then wrote a Bible companion called Science and Heath with Key to the Scriptures for the basis of her new religion.
I stuck with Christian Science for as long as I did because church was an interactive atmosphere with people I very much liked. Church wasn’t really church. Sunday School lasts until 18 years of age in CS and seemed more of a discussion than a lecture. I could have asked the hard hitting theological questions, but they didn’t occur to me at the time. That’s the problem with indoctrination. It’s hard to realize a counterpoint when all you’ve ever heard is point.
I value my base in faith because it allows me to understand the perspective of the true believer. To consider an alternative viewpoint after being essentially brainwashed is unthinkable. You don’t get brainwashed strapped down to a chair with your eyelids peeled back as the propaganda plays, you get brainwashed talking amongst friends, rehashing the same topic in the same ways without any honest analysis.
During my tenure as a Christian Scientist, I got hurt. Lots. I prayed for God’s help...and it never really came. I was expected to accept a passing headache as a divine gift. I went to Wednesday night testimonials and the miracles sounded more and more like coincidence. I learned about the placebo effect. I learned about germ theory. I found out that Mary Baker Eddy was a bit of a hypochondriac in her younger days and that she filed a law suit for her injury after being "healed." I discovered the skeptical movement and became a critical thinker. I dismissed everything from cryptozoology to pareidolia to homeopathy. I learned that most of Mrs. Eddy’s doctors were homeopaths. Then I finally did what Christian Science taught me to, I fixed the errors in my thinking. I just had to drop the “Christian” to do it.


Thanks for that great question! The answer is yes! New Jerusalem is a body of Christian believers who hold that "there is none other name under heaven whereby we must be saved."
We believe that it is through faith in Jesus that we are saved (John 3:16). We believe that the Bible is the Word of God.
Our mission is to demonstrate God's love to all, be a blessing to our community, and share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.
In addition to faithfully preaching the Word of God, New Jerusalem operates the Midway Community Resource Center. MCRC is our community outreach ministry through which we provide the following:


"Pastora Helena's" field research focuses on immigrant mothers and children seeking asylum in the U.S. from the violence in their Central American homelands. Her unique arts-based research approach emerged from her art as pastoral care with detained migrant mothers and children as a ministry of presence for holistic healing from trauma.
Rev. Dr. Helen T. Boursier, Ph.D., teaches theology and religious studies from her perspective as a practical theologian and ordained Presbytieran minister. Drawing on her background as a professional photographer and mixed media artist, she uses arts-based research (ABR) in her writing in ethics, theology, and philosophy as informed by her pastoral care as a volunteer chaplain with families seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border.
Rev. Dr. Helen T. Boursier, Ph.D.
Public Scholar, Writer Educator, Artist


There is much
discussion today about whether or not Jesus died on the cross.
the claims of Jesus the
Messiah are so critical and the sacrifice of His death is so
important to the decision we must all make about Jesus, we request
that you explore this question very honestly and sincerely.
Our emphasis here,
however, is on the question of why Jesus was crucified. Jesus
Himself gives us the answer: "For even the Son of Man did not
come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom
for many." (Mark
It is truly
remarkable that the One who created everything would choose not only
to enter into our world but to give His life so that we could have
life! Is there something more to this than just a Christian
doctrine of forgiveness? Explore that question here:


As this election draws to a close, and although many have already gone to the polls, I’d like to ponder some of the issues that matter in this election. Some matter more to the general population than others, and we will cover as many as we can between now and November 6. The intent is not so much to compel you to vote for a particular candidate, but to provide some food for thought about the issues and why they are important. -Ed.
Of all of the issues that fall before us this year, “Life” has the most significance to me. All of the other issues pale in comparison, and my innermost desire is to do everything I can to ensure that everyone is able …
Who is Christ? The Son of God the Everlasting Father. He is fully Man and fully God! He is unique in His Being, His Glory, His Sacrifice, His Love, His Grace, His Power, His Eternal Presence! He died so that we could have eternal life!
We know this is true because three days later, after He was crucified and buried, He rose from the grave and appeared to many witnesses! And we can look forward to rising from our own graves because He has promised it and shown He has the power to make it true!
He is ALIVE!
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Christ not only died for us and our sins, he also set the perfect example of love: to lay down one’s …
- July 4. 1776: British Colonies In America Declare Independence
- August 12, 1861: Southern Rebels Attack Fort Sumter
- December 7, 1941: Japan Attacks US at Pearl Harbor
- September 11, 2001: Terrorists Fly Jets Into World Trade Center
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Listed above are some of the key events in the history of the United States that signaled the beginning of war. One could make a similar list of events related to events signaling the beginnings of economic turmoil. Others that signaled the beginnings of territorial expansion and industrial advances.
None holds a candle to the day we celebrate today.
Today is the day that signaled the beginning of peace between God and Man. The beginning of a greater war for our hearts. The beginning …
Prior to the start of the school year, a parent very wisely asked me to write an article which essentially responds to the following question – “How can a Christian effectively respond to ‘Walking with Dinosaurs: The Life Experience,’ a traveling stage show which depicts dinosaurs as they lived prior to extinction?”
The “Walking with Dinosaurs” production is described by the producers as a “dazzling arena spectacle of unprecedented size and quality,” and it is scheduled in Des Moines for October 1-5 at the Iowa Events Center.
What’s the rub?! Why any controversy?! Dinosaurs are cool! Dinosaurs fascinate people, particularly schoolchildren. “There’s no harm in studying dinosaurs,” you might say.
Don’t be so sure. In a sense, you are exactly right. The archeological record obviously …
What is Suffering?
The most traumatic place I’ve yet visited on this Earth is Auschwitz-Birkenau. I was there with some friends in 2005.
I know I’ve talked about it before. The awful things that were done to people during that war. The humiliation. The beatings. The dreadful murders of so many people. The intense fear and pain of those who watched others die so horribly.
People who were drowned, crippled, killed, or otherwise experienced devastation from the 2005 southern US hurricanes and the 2004 tsunami in the Pacific. Many people left with nothing after the floods and other weather disasters in 2008.
Those who died and those who watched the destruction of the World Trade Center in 2001.
People who have endured starvation, lacking …
We at The Conservative Reader wish you a very Happy Easter! We hope you are able to spend time today with your families and friends, and celebrate what Jesus Christ did by dying on the Cross and rising from the Grave.
His death paid the penalty for all of our sin. As Glenn Beck said last week, Christmas is a special time, but if not for the Cross, it would have been just another day. I don’t mean to be preachy, but this is probably the most important thing that happened in the history of the world, and thinking about the cost of sin, and what Christ endured for me, for you, gives me both pain and joy, and compels me to share this with …
So, Christmas morning 2007 started with a bright sun on a cold, snow-less ground. We are staying with family and enjoying a pleasant and relaxing morning. Gifts were handled last night. My niece started off the time last night with a reading of the Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke, followed by a brief devotion on how Jesus impacts our lives, and a prayer by her dad.
Today is sort of a lazy day. My brother-in-law has serving duties at the base chow line for an hour or so, and then we should be ready to go to this year’s movie: “National Treasure: Book of Secrets”.
Pretty dull? Almost like any other day? In many ways, so was the day Jesus came into the …


New Testament History:Commentaries by Gareth Reese
New Testament commentaries on the book of Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians & Galatians, Timothy & Titus, Hebrews, James & 1,2,3 John, Peter & Jude
$29.99 — $43.99
These commentaries are a great resource for the study of New Testament history and have been adapted in many Bible colleges as a textbook. The Bible notes are excellent and clear, and the numerous special studies bring valuable information to the forefront that seldom makes it into a single volume.
- College Press
- Gareth Reese


John VaughnPresident, FBFI
In addition to his extensive evangelistic ministry, Dr. John C. Vaughn is the President of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International and Pastor Emeritus of Faith Baptist Church in Taylors, SC, where he served as senior pastor for thirty years. Dr. Vaughn and his wife Brenda co-authored More Precious Than Gold: The Fiery Trial of a Family’s Faith, which tells the story of a fire in the Vaughn home in 1978, in which Brenda and daughter Becky were severely burned. From humble beginnings in a small metal building, the 1200-member Faith Baptist Church and Hidden Treasure Christian School (for disabled children) now share a beautiful 36-acre campus.
Dr. Vaughn has preached in 49 states and 60 foreign countries, in churches, colleges, camps and conferences, and was heard for many years on the daily radio broadcast Foundations of Faith. His sermons are regularly downloaded from SermonAudio.com. His articles appear in FrontLine magazine and other Christian publications. He has served as the Senior Chaplain of the Greenville Police Department since 1987 (now as Chaplain Emeritus), as President of the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools from 1988-2005, and as Editor of FrontLine magazine. To help a new generation in “Learning to Love and Live the Bible,” Dr. Vaughn founded FrontLine Clubs, a uniformed, graded youth discipleship program for Bible-believing churches.
He serves on the boards of Bob Jones University, The Wilds, International Baptist Missions, and Mission Gospel Ministries International. He accepted a gubernatorial appointment to serve a four-year term on the Commission of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, serving over 29,000 disabled South Carolinians. Having attended Cumberland College and the University of South Carolina, Dr. Vaughn graduated from Bob Jones University in 1977. In 1989, he received the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from BJU, completed the Master of Ministry degree in 1991, and in 2006 was honored as the BJU Alumnus of the Year. In 2011, he completed the Doctor of Pastoral Theology degree with a dissertation on “The Extension of Local Church Ministry through Military and Law Enforcement Chaplaincy.”
The Vaughns had five children (one with the Lord since September 2008) and nine grandchildren. For many years Dr. Vaughn cared for his wife Brenda who was in failing health. On September 2, 2013, the Lord took Brenda home to be with Him. Becky has taken up her mother’s mantle by encouraging others in need through counseling, speaking, and writing. Dr. Vaughn continues preaching, teaching, and writing and has established the John C. Vaughn Evangelistic Association, Inc. for the purpose of spreading the gospel by “Encouraging Those Who Care for Others.”
Malinda DuvallOffice Manager, FBFI
Malinda Duvall was born in Ethiopia, East Africa, where her parents served as missionaries for 20 years. She graduated with a BS in Office Administration from Bob Jones University and met her husband, Roger, there while working as the Alumni Association Office Manager. After working in the Faith Baptist Church (Taylors, SC), office part-time for nine years, she took her current position as Office Manager for the FBFI Home Office in June 2008. She and her husband, Roger, have three daughters. In addition to her other responsibilities, Malinda considers it an honor and a privilege to care for the 50-plus chaplains and their families currently endorsed by the FBFI.
Joe WillisCH (COL) USAR RET, FBFI Endorser
CH (COL) Joe Willis completed a long and illustrious military career in September 2014. Since then his chaplaincy ministry has not only continued, but it recently expanded as he became FBFI Chaplain Endorser on May 1, 2017. In his current role as endorser, he will continue to recruit, train, and help to manage an expanding cadre of chaplains. We are confident that he is the man to take the FBFI chaplaincy into the future.


Pastor Carla Clark
Senior Pastor D. Clark
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Services begin in late 2009 on Chriswell Road on the outskirts of Monroe Georgia with only three people attending. Pastor Clark was reassured that Monroe was the place that he was called to by an open door which allowed Rivers of Mercy to hold chapel services at the county's biweekly little league game. These services took place in lue of the ROM normal Sunday Morning service.
After only a few months at Chriswell, pastor Clark took an adverse event (raw chickens spread all over the parking lot) as a sign. That maybe God was trying to move them to another area in the city. After looking at several locations pastor Clark resolved in his mind that the church and it's 3 members would not be able to afford a move to a new location.
During the relocation pastor Clark meet Donna & Randy Peppers. The Peppers would prove to have a solidifying affect on Pastor Clark and the ROM church. Randy and Donna made an agreement to pray for River of Mercy and the Clark family.
Shortly after meeting the Peppers Pastor Clark was take to a the Davis street location which we currently occupy, by Chad Draper. Chad explain that it was possible that some deal could be worked out with the priced for rental. Chad also stated that it would be an impossibility to ever own the building. Pastor Clark noted that the build was in such a dilapidated state that whatever money that would be saved would be depleted by the improvements required to make the build useable.
Initially because of the appearance of the building pastor, Clark declined the offer. With no money and two broke students and a straggler attending church, possessing the building on any level seemed impossible. Prayer was the only recourse so Pastor Clark called Randy and Donna to pray about the building. After a week or so in prayer, it became clear how the building could be possessed and repaired. The plan was presented to the Drapers and they eagerly accepted.
Service begin at our current location January 2010 Upon acquiring the building (which we viewed as an act of God) we felt it import to start holding services as soon as possible. The first service was held outside on the parking because the restrooms were and the lights were not working.. Marvin Little (Who has now gone to be with The Lord) was a neighbor who committed himself to helping the church with any repairs it needed. With the help of Mr. Little, the building begin to come together and gradually became useable one room at a time.
As the building begin to take shape ministry begin to happen and lives begin to be changed. It was apparent that God was confirming his word with signs following. Along with the early affirmation from God, many churches and organization joined in the vision to Inspire Hope Encourage Change and Restore Destinies.
The family of Rivers of Mercy recognized early that the community could not be changed by the work of just one organization. Rivers of Mercy has been ongoing catalyst to build bridges and to unite churches and organization towards community change.
The many events, project, and community ministries would not be possible without the help of the ROM family, community churches, and ministry partners.
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Welcome to Grace Communion Cleveland where you will meet a multi-cultural group of people just like you in the heart of Cleveland Heights.
No matter what path your life has taken, Jesus loves you, and so do we. We desire to be like Him by allowing Him to live in and through us.
We are currently meeting by conference call. Services start at 11:00 am.
Click here for a list of our weekly messages on YouTube. MP3 download is also available.
We host an annual conference in the spring drawing women from everywhere. Click for more information.
Our mission outreach organization was started in 2010 and focuses on short-term missions. We have trained facilitators with extensive experience leading teams within the USA and around the world.
Mission trips give people the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone, help others, and more clearly see Jesus at work. Our motto is "Joining Jesus In Work," because we understand that Jesus is already at work all around the world.


Cephus Elmer Anderson on his LDS mission in Norway around the time of World War I. Large building in background and statue with a bust of a man. Cephus is wearing a long dark coat, bowler hat. Standing on lawn.
Cephus was born May 25, 1879, at Bear River City, a son of Nephi P. and Vlaria K. Jensen Anderson. He was married to Cora Bell Tingey on Dec. 17, 1902, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died in September of 1957. He died Friday April 23, 1971 at the Golden Manor Rest Home in Ogden after a three-month illness.
He had lived at Garland where he owned and operated a farm. He moved to Brigham City in 1946 at the time of his retirement. He served an LDS Mission to Norway from 1916-18. He was a past president of 153rd Quorum of Seventies, served two stake missions in the Bear River Stake and served a tabernacle mission for the Box Elder Stake for 11 years. He was a high priest in the Brigham City 1st Ward.


"Fostering a Lifetime Love of Learning"
Welcome to our Center!
Most Blessed Sacrament Early Learning Center began over 30 years ago as MBS Pre-School. A small ministry of the parish; its mission was to provide the community with an educational program rooted in Faith where families and children could grow together in His image. These same values hold strong still today as we continue our mission to educate and nurture your little ones through curriculum driven interaction and play.
It is our desire that the early learning experience be a happy and exciting one of discovery and increased self-confidence for each child in our care. We hope to instill in your little ones a knowledge of God, His love for them, and to introduce them to His beautiful world and their importance in His Creation!
What our clients say
Ryan is so happy here and we love that he is in a safe, nurturing environment! He gets in the car in the afternoon and can't wait to tell me about his day!
MBS Early Learning Center's half-day program has increased self-confidence for our children—we have peace of mind every day while we work knowing that they are surrounded by the love of God and a wonderful, nurturing staff.
Thank you, MBS for helping our kids discover God and for offering the best curriculum for them to grow & enjoy learning and playing with others. We love your full-time daycare and are grateful to God for the care and attention you give our family!


Please join us in our mission to generate hope and become an overflowing presence of Christ’s love, proclaiming this hope to the neighbor and the stranger.
Our goal is to raise a total of $600,000 over the next three years to pay off our outstanding debt and perform some much-needed building renovations.
Check your eWeekly for weekly progress updates!
We are asking you to pray! Pray that God would continue to provide avenues and resources for us to raise the funds to see this vision come to pass.
We are asking you to partner by giving. Over the next three years, we are asking you to pledge an amount that will help us reach our goal.
Finally, we are asking you to plug into the church in different places. We want to be a church that is growing in faith and creating room by serving those who will come to know Jesus by our acts of faith.
We have seen before how God can take a group of radical people and change a community, and I know we will see God do it again.
Lead Pastor Overflow Church


Mary Adele and Casey were married on a sunny summer day in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The ceremony was at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the reception was at TPC Sawgrass. The day was full of sweet and personal touches, from the earrings that a friend brought for the bridal party, to the wine bar and wine bottle “guest books” (Mary is a wine consultant). The Chris Thomas Band rocked the reception and there was so much energy and love in the room… This was not only a stunning wedding, but a really fun one as well!
This was also the first wedding at TPC since the reception ballroom was renovated and I absolutely love how light and airy it is now! Overall, this was a perfect day and I’m so excited to finally share these images!Read More


This May, I took my first trip to Ghana with Young Leaders International. It was my first ever trip to Africa, and it was life changing. I am posting a series of snapshots with captions which share a unique aspect of my trip.
This post focuses on Water! Young Leaders International began with a desire to do long-term discipleship with young leaders who will impact their world with the love and good news of Jesus. But as YLI began doing amazing work to spread the Gospel and disciple leaders, they could not overlook people’s desperate need for water. The heart of the Gospel is God’s love for us, and as we make disciples, love must be our primary motivation as well. And when you love people, you cannot overlook their suffering.
The North is hot and arid like a desert. Temperatures can rise above 110 degrees. Being so close to the Equator, Ghana only has two seasons, a rainy season and a dry season. Most people in Ghana are subsistance farmers and incredibly dependent upon the rains to live. Due to climate change, the rainy season has been inconsistent and hard to predict.
Water is a real challenge in Ghana. This bucket in a bath tub is the the norm even for city life. Foreigners shouldn’t drink the tap water. The water pressure can’t really flush a toilet. There were no showers. You simply fill a bucket with water and try to get clean as best you can. I love showers after a long day outdoors, but I got to the point where I almost gave up bathing because the bucket bath was so disappointing. But then I smelled myself and kept bathing. We take so much for granted. Without any effort, we turn on the faucet and have clean water to drink, cook with, and bathe in. Most people walk for for miles each day to carry buckets of water for necessary tasks in their house. In the picture above and to the right, I imagine Jesus asking the woman at the well for a drink.
We drank from the same calabash, a hard gourd used as a bowl and cultural symbol. This is a bore well in a village near Saboba that was repaired, thanks to a YLI donor. This water was safe enough for us to drink. And the water runoff is collected into a trough for the cattle to drink. Projects like this communicate the holistic work of the Gospel.
Although the Northern part of Ghana can be like a desert, it is not uncommon during the rainy season to find some natural sources of water. The lush green picture shows a creek that is teaming with wild pigs. As beautiful as this scene is, the water is unsafe to drink and there are no means of filtration. The hole on the right is a natural well that fills during the rainy season. unfortunately this water spoils as animals and debris fall in.
Many of our coaches work in villages that have very contaminated sources of water. This is Naamu. This reservoir is their primary water source. The cattle come to drink and defecate in the water. There was a crocodile in the water too. They must walk a mile down hill to get to the reservoir.
One of our Coaches, Zac, moved to this community to make disciples, he eventually planted a church and also started a school for the children. You can read more about his story here. Despite all of Zac’s efforts to show God’s love to the community, this is the water the kids have to drink.
Thanks to YLI, Zac is able to have a greater impact on this community. And this water project will further his work to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We have a saying at YLI; when you invest in young leaders it transforms a community. God is transforming young leaders all over the world to be light and salt in their communities. Will you join with us in training and equipping these leaders to further impact their world with the love and good news of Jesus?


The Salvation Army serves the community of Grant County through programs and services
to bring HOPE to people's lives. The Salvation Army is committed to Doing Good in the
community through meeting human needs while sharing the love of God with others.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal
Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name,
For more information on the Salvation Army, please visit their website:
P: (765) 664-6536
Address: 359 N. Bradner Ave.
Marion, IN 46952