A Word of Welcome!Like the island of Nantucket itself, First Congregational Church has a long rich history combined with a physical beauty that has attracted people for nearly 300 years. Founded in the early 1700s, First Congregational Church has served the needs of the island community through centuries of change and stability, prosperity and adversity. Today we are a vibrant community of faith, proud of our heritage, while desiring to meet the needs of people in the twenty-first century.
First Congregational Church sits high on Beacon Hill above Centre Street overlooking the town of Nantucket and Nantucket Harbor. From our church tower, on a clear day, you can see for miles the beauty of the island, harbor, and Nantucket Sound. Our congregation treasures the gift God has given us in the physical beauty of our buildings and our surroundings. We want to share our church and island with the world.
We are a church of retirees, young working families, and single adults. We include year-round and seasonal residents of Nantucket, along with regular island visitors who call our church home. Our people come from all over the United States—New England, the mid-Atlantic states, South, Midwest, and far West. As a church we’re richly diverse in our backgrounds, stories, and perspectives on life. We welcome all who live on Nantucket or find their way here.
What we have in common as a church is an openness to explore faith in the God who loves us and to learn what it means to live by the teachings of Jesus. “Grace” is a big word for us at First Congregational Church. It’s a biblical word that reminds us that life is gift from God — and that the appropriate response to a gift is gratitude.
In that spirit of gratitude, we welcome you to come worship with us. You will be warmly welcomed!
The Rev. Gary W. Klingsporn, Ph.D.


Lutheran church services are liturgical. There is a pattern for each service look at this. The weekly bulletin is given by an usher when you enter the sanctuary. Each service is explained in this bulletin. All hymns are selected from the With One Voice Supplement, and the Lutheran Book of Worship. These hymns have numbers instead of page numbers. The bulletin lists them. Below is an outline showing a typical Lutheran service. The actual service may vary slightly. Although the layout is not the same for all seasons and days on the Christian Calendar, it can be quite different. Many of the services have a particular page number, so they can be followed using the hymnals that include the text for different services.
These meditation thoughts can be found in the bulletin. They may also be considered during the preservice music. The actual Lutheran services start with announcements and prayer requests. A gathering song is then followed by “Confessions of Forgiveness”, which is usually followed with a brief greeting. The “kyrie”, which is all found in the hymnals, follows. The day’s lessons (Bible readings), and a prayer are said. Following is a children’s message. Then all the children move to the front row of the sanctuary. The (adult message) is then given and sung. The use of the three main Creeds is used to confirm faith. The church then prays for God’s peace. Following that, a greeting is given and a handshake is performed. Finally, peace wishes are made among the congregation. The ushers will then gather the offering and bring it to front of the sanctuary. A brief offeringtory is also given.
The Lutheran church believes in close communion. Each month there are usually two or three Sundays where all baptized persons within the church’s eye can attend. Due to the fact that different lutheran churches offer different services, this is a brief description of what happens: The Great Thanksgiving, which is recited by the pastor and an assistant along with several “helpers”. The “Words of Institution,” are then said and bread broken. The people will then be invited by placing their pews on the front row. There they can drink a cup or wine while kneeling at a communion rail to the side. After they have been blessed with the bread and wine, the people are to go back to their places along the sanctuary’s exterior wall. After everyone has had a chance to enjoy the bread and wine, the blessings will be offered. The “Post Communion Canticle”, which is followed by a blessing and another prayer, will be sung. After the congregation has been dismissed by the pastor, a sending song will be sung. Finally, post-service music will be played and the congregation is greeted at the Lutheran Church’s exit.


We believe that every child is created in the image of God, uniquely gifted with God’s given purpose in life. Therefore, we aspire to nurture each child based on Christian principles and values in a loving environment.
We strive to provide academic excellence and love of learning that is achieved through developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching methods.
Excellence and Empower
We pursue excellence not for perfection but to empower every learner to enjoy life in order to help children achieve their full potential in the context of family, culture, community and society.
We provide the best quality school with happy, relaxed and safe environment, which will contribute to the development of the whole child.
Engagement with Diversity
We engage with diverse cultural traditions, by respecting and appreciating differences of cultures, languages, and or perspectives.
We work in close partnership with parents that makes learning fun and every child is valued and respected as an individual.


“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. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
How many times have I wondered about these verses! Some use these verses where Jesus says, “If you keep my commandments..” as a pretense to say that we must keep the 10 commandments. But Jesus says in John 13, after He washed the disciples’ feet, “If I then your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.” Was He speaking of foot washing? Was He speaking of doing “nice things” for others, or was He speaking of something else? I believe that He was speaking of love. Love one another as I have loved you. That’s the commandment that Jesus has given us. He says that if we love Him, but we do not love our brother, then we lie. How can we say we love Him (God) whom we have not seen, and hate our brother whom we have seen?
Lately, I have noticed a lack of love everywhere. It’s in the church, in the world, everywhere. The Word of God says that in the last days, “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold,” (Matthew 24:12). I see this happening. You really don’t need to be saved to notice that the darkness is growing, the hatred is growing, the evil is growing. Even those in the world are pondering these things, wondering what is going to happen next? People are walking around in terror and fear. Huge numbers of people are addicted to pain killers in the US or are on Prozac, because they just can’t handle life very well, if at all. Where is the love?
The other day, I posted something on my FB page. After posting this, a couple of fellas that I knew growing up got on there and proceeded to deride me a bit. I was at first a little angry, and perhaps offended. I quickly went to the Lord and prayed. Somehow after praying about it, I was not offended and had peace in my heart. God gave me grace to tell them the truth of God’s love, His Word. Not that it wasn’t meant to not bother me, but I saw an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with these two. My brothers and sisters in Christ proceeded to cheer me on, which I am not saying is bad, but I wish that they had kept it to themselves. I could have deleted what they said, but didn’t want to offend them. I just wished that they had stopped and prayed for these two and asked God to help them write something that would show the love of Christ to them. Instead, it became more of a debate. The world is always going to react in hatred, reviling, and cursing, b/c that’s how they treated Jesus Christ. We can’t get offended every time someone calls us a name. In fact, we are commanded to love our enemies, to pray for them who persecute us. I love my brethren, please don’t be offended by what I have written.
I had a friend tell me the other day that she has stopped going to church because of the superficial kind of love that she felt was being shown to her in her time of deep need. This verse came to my mind as I was listening to her testimony:
1Ti 1:5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
Apparently, we all need to be reminded of Paul’s admonition to Timothy: “CHARITY (LOVE) OUT OF A PURE HEART, AND OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE, AND OF FAITH UNFEIGNED.” Was the church she was attending loving her out of a pure heart, with faith unfeigned? Pretended love is hypocritical love. I have caught myself doing this so many times, it ain’t even funny. I have had to repent. I urge you to seek the Lord and to love as He has loved us.
How has Jesus loved us? He laid down His life for us! He died for us! We are to love even if it means that we might die. But we are to love Him first. I do believe that we cannot love like this in ourselves and even if someone did love like this (like Gandhi for example) -or seem to- it will not avail anything; it will only produce vanity and iniquity because it would be without Jesus Christ.
“I am the Vine, you are the branches: He who abides in Me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without Me you can do nothing.” -John 15:5
When someone says that I am a crazy fundamentalist, or some other comment, do I react with venom, bitterness, or love? I hope that it’s love, but I know in myself dwelleth no good thing. We must love. The opposite of love is hate. Some say that hate is saying that Islam is a lie. Some say that when we say that homosexuality is a sin, we are “homophobes” or “haters”, “prejudice.” Speaking the truth is not going to win you beauty pagents ya know (Ms. California found that one out!). You are not going to be well spoken of, or even loved. People will seek to destroy you because of this. It’s a given. But I say again, we must love them. Love, love, love and continue to believe in Jesus Christ and pray, pray, pray. We must pray for those who do evil to us. How much evil did we speak, do, think, before we were saved by God’s amazing Grace? Remember from whence you were delivered, then you will have more compassion on those who are doing evil today.
This commandment is to love,a nd it is very hard to do, in fact, it’s impossible to do without Jesus Christ. We need the Lord to love through us, to plant His all-consuming love in our hearts. We need to the Lord to show us how to love those who hate us. The Holy Spirit is the only one who can bring forth this fruit in us and this only when our faith is placed exclusively in Jesus Christ and the Cross. It is only by looking to Him and what He did there that we can see clearly, that we can love as He has loved us.
Look, the Lord wants me to say that this is a COMMANDMENT. This is not optional. When the church disregards the Lord’s commandments, we are not believing Him and we are not loving Him. He is COMMANDING us to love. Consider what is at stake if we fail to love each other, or our enemies. How many souls are at stake? Think about it beloved. Obedience is better than sacrifice.
We cannot be salt and light in this world without love. I know many men and women who seem to be zealous for the Lord, but have absolutely no idea what love is. They cannot love even the brethren because they are so self-righteous they forget that it’s the humble child who will see the Father.
Mat 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
If only we would stop, repent and seek God’s face, His righteousness, then we would have all these things that we think we can earn. The prodigal son’s brother thought he could earn the fatted calf, the robe and the ring–ie the favor of the Father, but it was the humility and desperation of the son and the love of the Father that gave the fatted calf, the robe, the ring and the restoration to the son. God forgive us.
God bless you all and I hope that this was a blessing to you as you read it today. Just thought I would share what the Lord showed me this morning. Simple, unconditional love. We need more of this in our hearts. Your love and faith will witness to the lost and to your brethren, but only if it’s sincere. :)In Him by Grace,


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Heidelberg Catechism for Kindle
I've noticed on Amazon for a while now that while there's quite a number of Christian Public Domain works available for the Kindle, a many of them seem to suffer from poor formatting and are missing important features like a table of contents. I've decided to take a shot at manually reformatting and building these in Kindle format (Mobi).
The first I have done is the Heidelberg Catechism, a significant 16th-Century catechism. For those who've never heard of it, it's essentially a book of theology, set out in Q&A format. The first question and answer reads:
Question 1: What is thy only comfort in life and death?
Answer: That I with body and soul, both in life and death, am not my own, but belong unto my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ; who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins, and delivered me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; yea, that all things must be subservient to my salvation, and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me sincerely willing and ready, henceforth, to live unto him.


Tuning In Live: KCN Facebook page (10:00AM) https://www.facebook.com/KonaNazChurch
As our church Ohana moves to online services, here are some tips and reminders for things to do so you can make the most out of the experience together.
• Include your entire family...encourage your keiki to participate too. It doesn’t matter if they aren’t quiet, it won’t disrupt anyone. Bring out Legos, play-dough, crayons or other activities to keep their hands busy.
• Actively participate. Fight the urge to just sit and watch or to scroll through your phone while you halfheartedly pay attention to the video stream. Engage with what is going on...worship, pray, take notes and respond. Others in the family will follow your lead.
• Continue to give your tithes and offerings as you are able. Use our on-line giving system at www.konanaz.com/give or mail a check to:
Kona Church of the Nazarene
74-5100 Palani Road
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Following the online service, here are some thoughts for the discipleship of your family.
• Allow space for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings about services being held this way. What do you like? What is missing? Talk about why these decisions were made (and how difficult it must have been for the leaders) and the importance of gathering together as a body of Christ.
• Allow space for everyone to voice their thoughts and feelings about coronavirus. All feelings are valid. This is uncharted territory for many and hard to wrap our minds around. Listen to each other (even your kids) and offer hope (even if it seems crazy or you disagree).
• While you are together, think of ways you can respond to the circumstances and needs around you. What can YOU do to meet needs? How can YOU encourage others? How can YOU bring hope? How can your life point to God and bring glory to Him?
o IDEA: Color pictures or write notes to the elderly in our church Ohana and even those in nursing homes. They aren’t getting visitors right now so this is a great way to show them your love and they are not forgotten.
o IDEA: Encourage our pastors and ministry leaders. Chances are this on-line service was a first for them. Share how God spoke to your family through encouraging emails or messaging.
• Pray. Create an atmosphere of prayer for the world. Pray for healing and God’s power to reign. Pray for revival. Pray for leadership (government, church, workplace, school). Pray for those displaced or disappointed (college students, athletes, children not at school). Pray for unity. Pray for peace
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Arthur Roland was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as a member of Lucille Pope and the Pearly Gates. He has been playing and touring for 35 years as a professional gospel artist.
He has been amazingly blessed to learn side-by-side from legends like Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama, Lucille Pope, the late Willie Johnson, and Joe Ligon of the Mighty Clouds of Joy.
Book award winning Gospel Hall of Fame artist Arthur Roland for your Church or Christian event. With a career spanning 35 years of playing alongside Gospel music legends, he brings a wealth of talent and experience to the stage.


AMERICA: BUILT ON THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
We were given a STRONG foundation. Government, OUR Government is a gift of God.
Now WE need to turn back and begin a new!
God tells us explicitly what the purpose of civil government really is to be:
"For Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will thou then not be afraid of authority? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same..." (Romans 13: 3).
Put simply, the purpose of civil government, as ordained by God - according to Romans 13 - is to punish criminal activity ... not PROMOTE IT.
Here, in this EBOOK- Delivered Instantly to your inbox- you will find the PROOF that America was founded a Christian nation. This was NOT just a Christian presence ... WE WERE GIVEN A VERY STRONG CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION.
You will see the powerful proofs... showing America's heritage side by side with the passages of Scripture that influenced the decisions of our Forefathers in The Hebrew Republic
Here is the record ... Read the testimony of our forefathers!
"Of Storms, Hail and Floods"
America's Experience and the "God of Battles"
The now famous audio that goes far beyond anything you have ever heard about God's Providential care of the colonies in the War for Independence. We've all heard of the fog that saved Washington's army. But, what of the Atlantic storms that stopped British fleets...the blizzard that saved the cause in the New Jersey campaign, the tides that didn't come in, the rains and floods that demoralized British Tory resolve! Here it is by special permission... Yours today with this special offer. But don't wait. This offer will not last!
The stories ... all true...that tell "the history" of the principled stand for Liberty.
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Brokenhearted, he stood as he watched her alternately shriek and laugh, cry miserably and then angrily mock everything in maddening, meaningless cries. Her bondage was too much for him... He wept for her - his beloved wife.
Not too long afterwards, "Henry" stood in St. John's Church in Richmond looking out over the crowd who anxiously awaited the great oratory of the renowned statesman of the day... With memories of his late wife... and the horrors of her bondage...
Patrick Henry delivered the most famous speech in American...
"Is life so dear or peace to sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, Give me Liberty or give me death!"
There's the Anglican minister Wendell Bird, who in the 19th century invented the "Deism" of George Washington (and others) with this statement....
The American Republic
One Example Among Thousands to Cite
The state papers of the Continental Congress expressed the deep sentiments of the Christian system of governance and law. those state papers were remarkable for the repeated utterances that demonstrated their complete dependence upon the Presence and Authority of Jesus Christ. Under the Great Seal of State, official documents included statements like the following...
" the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ to obtain forgiveness and
pardon for sins”
“that pure and undefiled religion may be universally diffused;”
“that vice and your religion may be banished, and virtue impiety establish by grace”
“that the nation may be made a holy nation"
"that the religion of our divine Redeemer, with all its benign influences, they cover the earth as the water do the sea;”
"that God would grant to his church the plentiful effusions of divine grace, pride is Holy Spirit upon all ministers of the gospel;”
“that he will establish independence of these United States by the basis of religion and virtue,”
“diffuse and establish habits of sobriety, order, morality, and piety;”
that He would “take under His guardianship all schools and seminaries of learning, make them nurseries of virtue, piety, and cause pure religion and virtue to flourish” and…
"that the Lord would “fill the world with His glory.”
Read the stories (true histories) most Americans would NEVER dream could possibly be true. Get this Ebook today!
A visitor from France - the great scholar, Alexis d'tocqueville visited the young American Republic and wrote of the glory of the young Republic
He remarked that the men who penned the great documents of our beginnings handled questions and solved problems of civil government that, in many cases, had never been raised - let alone solved - before in the history of nations, including that great and prestigious body, the Imperial Senate of Rome.
But, d'Tocqueville pointed out... THAT was not the most remarkable thing about what our Forefathers accomplished.
"What was really remarkable, indeed, the most remarkable thing", he wrote, "...was that they were all from the same generation!"
In other words, there was a common "fountain" of wisdom from which they all drew their thinking... the churches of the era.
Their churches repeatedly drew reference to the precepts God gave for the rise of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Republic! Here are the major writings of the era...Everyone of them in their original form, drew upon precepts from the Inspired Word of God, including those precepts drawn from the Hebrew Republic.
The Westmorland County Resolutions- Organized against the Stamp Act , February, 1766
The Mecklenburg Declaration - May 20, 1775
Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress - October, 14, 1774
The Declaration of Independence... - July 4, 1776
The Constitution of the United States - In Convention, September 17th, 1787
The Bill of Rights - Ratified by the 13 States, December 15, 1791
In this incredible two volumes NOW in one, you will see the final proofs - hundreds of them - showing us all that the young United States was birthed by the churches of Christ!
An Ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States North West of the River Ohio - Adopted by the Confederation Congress on July 13, 1787.
We were a Christian people ... with a civil government rooted in the genius of SPECIFIC biblical precept
(again, hundreds of them!).
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"Who was the Mystery Woman of Proverbs 31?"
Who was she? All throughout the churches, we marvel at the accomplishments of "The Woman of Proverbs 31."
Christian women ask the Lord for the grace to build their homes, husbands, families and even their businesses like this woman did.
She was kind to people... She loved
Yet, nobody uses her real name! She is revealed in Scripture...but so few take the time to track down who she was, when she lived... who was the husband whom she "kept in the gates among the elders of the land?"
This woman is a marvel of God's wonderful grace...an encouragement to all Christians...especially Christian women who admire her!
This is the book that reveals HOW God brought a woman to her knees and then raised her to create in her a "wonder" for all of us to see.
God's grace made her a walking, talking miracle of His handiwork. Here's is the work of God in a "common woman" raised by God to be a virtual "moral aristocracy"... You will be shown WHO she was, and HOW God created a powerful testimony in her for an entire nation to admire!
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Included in the Hebrew Republic are special books, including this one! And that's not all! You will be given three additional works:
B.F. Morris' The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States (1864)
This volume, over 1000 pages of documentation, showing from the archives of the Republic up until 1864, the extensive number of government documents, historic events, key acts of individuals, decisions of great men and women... great issues upon which turned the career of a young nation... all showing God's Hand in the affairs of our country!
There is NOTHING like this volume... illustrating the powerful impact of the Lord and His people in the formation of the Republic.
Ramseys American Revolution: The Earliest history of our War for Independence! Written in 1789 ... just 6 short years after the Peace of Paris - the Treaty with England that ended our War in victory and liberty for the new United States. Here is a
What Does the Bible Say about These Issues ... Too Often Missing in Christians and Pulpits!
This is a Report that concisely draws the line between Christian dating and the PREMARITAL biblical solutions designed to protect marriage. Courting AND God's commands concerning WHAT must accompany Courting are both addressed.
Courting is NOT just about "...not being alone to avoid sex before marriage." Dowries, Brides Price, "Covenants" (licenses, vows, pre-nuptial contracts, witnesses, Church and Family involvement) all must be understood in the light of Scripture.
America's Constitutional Heritage
...As Dr. Benjamin Franklin rose to speak, the Continental Congress was quieted. As special representatives sent by each of the colonies respectively, they had affixed their signatures to the Declaration of Independence. This act was a public testimony of THEIR COLONY against the tyranny of Great Britain. Franklin paused, speaking in his usual dignified manner:
"Gentlemen... we must now all hang together or we will surely hang separately."
The Provocations leading to Tyranny: the treasons, corruption, persecutions and hardships imposed upon a people from their own "civil servants". The lessons herein are designed to teach us the WHAT, WHY and HOW of Interposition...from theory to practise... Learn the lessons of Interposition.
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The Hebrew Republic ... Constitutional Order Given by God as a Model to the Nations (including America!)
...so that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel...
The Law of the Lord was given to the Hebrews so that the frame of civil government would stand as a model for the nations of the world to study. Included in the constitutional Republic that was Israel of old, was the doctrine and ethical foundations for Interposition ...
As you will see, the Hebrew Republic was the source for understanding many of the principles of both England and America's constitutional heritage. You will be shocked to find just how much of God's framed civil governance was adopted by our colonial forebearers
Interposition was the Biblical principle - given by God - to be used and applied to the challenges of tyranny, corruption and legal "plunder" committed in high places...the very places God commands obedience...OR...does He?
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1. Developing an "All Flesh" Vision
We need a bigger vision. You need a bigger vision. In this message, Benjamin lays a foundation for the continuation of the church, inspires you to be part of a prophetic community, pushes your vision to the limit and teaches how to deal with the pain of a delayed vision. This message has helped so many people when it was originally preached, and it will help, inspire and encourage you.
2. Old Men Dream Dreams
Young men see visions but old men dream dreams. What is the difference between a dream and a vision? How can I see my dreams come true? How can I mature as a Christian and get beyond myself? This message will help you find out what God has called you to do and walk in it.
3. Signs and Wonders
Most Christians are chasing men of God when they are men of God. They are following miracles when they are miracle factories. In this powerful message, Benjamin challenges Christians to be mature, to grow up so that they can be equipped not exploited and see miracles that don't just help one or two people but change the world.


Mercy without justice is cheap love.
I saw amazing social and economic change in Ethiopia but I have also seen a lot of pain and need and the easiest thing for me to do as a short-term missionary in Ethiopia is throw money at the problem and be a savior and not get my hands dirty in the process of helping others heal well.
The most important thing I was reminded of on this mission trip is a relationship that is built on need and not on SEEN the person doesn’t reduce the need, it creates co-dependency. In my experience, people want to be loved, not just given money to get rid of them. They want to be seen as human beings, not seen as a project or someone who needs to be fixed not loved.
Jesus saw people, not just their needs. He loved well.
You see this with Peter and John as well, they could have given the lame man money as He requested but he had a deeper need. Rather than giving him money, the disciples gave him something better, HEALING. See, compassion requires discernment and wisdom. What people ask for is not always what they need. I’m not saying relief is not important, I’m just saying mercy ministry without justice can sometimes feed our egos, not the person in need. It makes us look and feel good but it does no good in the long term to the next person we’re trying to help. Rather than lifting them out of the pit, we burry them in it.
We must learn how to help the poor holistically and not turn them into homeless entrepreneurs (orphans) who take but never learn how to give. As someone said, Africa doesn’t need handouts (charity) it needs hand-up (empowerment).
God requires us to love mercy but seek justice for those who live in poverty; for the widows, the fatherless and homeless. Compassion is more than a feeling. Compassion compels us to act justly.
I can’t wait to come back to Ethiopia, partner with mercy ministries (NGO’s) and impart what I have learned from my community development school about how to develop communities holistically.
(When helping hurts)
By Phinius Sebatsane (MD)


Vacation Bible SchoolPosted on July 12, 2016 by Joshua • 0 CommentsPIBC is hosting Vacation Bible School July 5-8. The theme of this years VBS will be, “The Underground Church of Rome”. So, dusts off your togas and leather sandals and join PIBC for this years adventure. Vacation Bible School The Underground Church in Rome I would like to attend Would you send me more information I would like to volunteer PIBC is hosting VBS July 5-8th. If you are interested in volunteering or signing up your children please check the following boxes.


The Broadway, Garden City, Kidlington,
Rector: Felicity Scroggie | Tel: 01865 372230 | Mobile: 07821 542182 Email: firstname.lastname@example.org
Parish Administrator at The Church Office: Trish Friedemann | Tel: 01865 375611 | Email: email@example.com
Hall Bookings Secretary: Margaret Day 01865 375916
Sunday: 09:30 Holy Communion with Junior Church. 19:00-20:30 (Term Time) "Together in God" for 11-16 year olds.
Tuesday (1st and 3rd of the month): 19:30 Holy Communion
Wednesday (1st of the month): 10:30-12:30 St John's Wednesday Club for the retired
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals are to be arranged through the church office. For other events and information please visit the parish website.


As an Aboriginal Christian Leader who is a descendant of the Waka Waka peoples, Brooke Prentis uses her talents and experience to lead Common Grace, a movement of people pursuing Jesus and justice. Tori Walker talks with Brooke about her family background, how she came to know Christ at uni, and why she is so passionate about the work she leads at Common Grace.
Brooke Prentis is CEO of Common Grace, a movement of people pursuing Jesus and justice. Brooke is an Aboriginal Christian Leader who is a descendant of the Waka Waka peoples. Brooke is a writer, speaker, poet, theologian, community pastor, Chartered Accountant, and Company Director.
Brooke has appeared on numerous national TV and Radio programs including ABC's The Drum, NITV's The Point, ABC RN’s Soul Search, God Forbid, and the Religion & Ethics Report. Brooke shares a message of Reconciliation as friendship across these lands now called Australia. @commongraceaus @brookeprentis.official
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
"Just showing the reality of our warming world."
"Together we feel less tired and less alone and so I understand the reality, I can’t afford to be overwhelmed by injustice."
"What I pray is that non-indigenous Christians don’t get overwhelmed, because we actually need you to walk alongside us, to share that burden of injustice."
"It’s the Body of Christ."
"It’s knowing that God is up to something and I want to be part of that something."
"Build us up in our leadership and share that across these lands now called Australia."
"People don’t know."
"The call is still to listen, to learn, and to love."
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the BETHESDA (KATONG) CHURCH will be held on 14 August 2022 via Hybrid Conferencing (Video Conferencing and at 17 Pennefather Road Singapore 424441) at or around 9.45am (immediately after Sunday worship service) for the following purposes of considering and, if thought fit, of passing the following resolutions as ordinary resolutions:
(1) To receive and, if thought fit, adopt the Church Council’s Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 (Resolution 1).
(2) To elect Deacons for the ensuing year (Resolution 2).
(3) To elect the Church’s Auditors for the ensuing year (Resolution 3).
Under other business
(4) To transact any other ordinary business for the Church.
By Order of the Church Council
Lim Huey Sheng
(1) A Member is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his place. A proxy need not also be a Member of the Church. Members wishing to vote by proxy at the Meeting may use the Proxy Form available at the Registered Office. To be valid, the completed Proxy Form must be lodged at the Registered Office of the Church not less than 48 hours before the Meeting.


“For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” - (Esther 4:14)
Whether God is calling you to be a catalyst for saving someone from physical death or being a catalyst for saving someone from spiritual separation from God, when you move forward in obedience, empowered by His strength, bolstered by His power, and confident in His provision, you will see Him accomplish great and mighty works through you.
How marvelous that He allows us to participate and be the hands and feet through which He works.
“For we are God’s workmanship,” Paul reminds us, “created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). God created Esther for a purpose, just as He has created you and me for a purpose…“for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14 NIV).
Lord, I am wide open to receive Your instruction. I know that You have created me with a purpose and a plan in mind. My greatest purpose is to glorify You in all that I do. Help me to pay attention when You send me on assignment, and help me not miss it. I know I was born for such a time as this.
In Jesus’ Name,


Acts 20:7? Did Paul Conduct “Communion” on Sunday or on the Sabbath? What Does “Breaking Bread” Mean?
Acts 20:7 reads, in the Authorized Version: “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow, and continued his speech until midnight.”
Some claim that this passage proves that the disciples took “communion” on the first day of the week—on Sunday. Others claim that this passage proves that the disciples took “communion” on the weekly Sabbath. And then there are those who say that this passage has nothing to do with “communion”—regardless as to when Paul’s “breaking of the bread” occurred.
To address first the concept regarding “communion on Sunday” and “communion” in general, we stated the following regarding Acts 20:7 in a previous Q&A:
“This Scripture does not say Paul observed Sunday, the first day of the week, as a day of worship. If this were an example for us today, we would be starting the service on Saturday night – not on Sunday morning. Verse 7 shows Paul preached to them until midnight. Also services would have to continue till dawn (verse 11).”
Please note that Paul spoke until midnight (verse 7), healed the young man who fell down from the third story (verses…


Father Zuhlsdorf posted here on the importance of vetting the new Pope concerning possible problems related to the Clergy sex abuse scandals. The thing about Cardinal Ravasi is that he has never been the head of a Diocese. On one hand this would seem to be a weakness. However, the Cardinal will on account of this be basically free of the danger of being maligned in an unjust media campaign as Benedict was. I would think that this would be, paradoxically, a very attractive qualification to go along with Ravasi’s other strengths. Furthermore, the fact that Benedict will be in Vatican City to instruct the new Pope when he asks for help, detracts from concerns that Ravasi would struggle with the management aspects of the job.


Week 1: John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten son that whosever shall believe in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”
Week 2:Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has also forgiven you.”
Week 3: Psalm 85 (86):4-5: “For to You, O Lord, I lft up my soul. For you, O Lord, are kind and good. And very merciful all who call upon You.”
Week 4: Colossians 3:23-24: “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
Week 5: Joshua 1:9: “Behold I have commanded you, be strong and courageous, do not be cowardly or fearful for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Week 6: James 1:19: “But This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be slow to speak, quick to listen, and slow to anger.”
Pre-School (2016-2017) – got sidetracked on Bible Memory Verse work due to pregnancy….
So far this is what I have chosen for my son’s Bible Memory work. I will keep this updated as we do more lessons.
Week 1, Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Week 2 Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.”
Week 3, Ephesians 6:13 “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.” (I actually had a longer passage originally at it was a mistake!”
Week 4, Matthew 7:17: “So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.”
Week 5, Galatians 5: 22-23: “22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Week 6, The 10 Commandments
Week 7, Romans 8:31: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Week 8, Matthew 25:21: “2His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
So I haven’t done the best job of keeping this page updated! When Nativity fast started, we used related verses in Luke and now are doing a couple of verses to prepare for Theophany.
Week 1, Matthew 3:17: 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”


Mount Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Installation Presentation
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, The Florida East Coast Baptist Association and The Seabord Baptist Association held and celebrated the installation of Pastor Brandon A. Jones, Jr, who will now preside over Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach. Broward Health provided giveaways and brochures on healthcare services available within the community via our four regional hospitals and community health center targeting faith based organizations, such as Antioch Baptist, Mount Nebo Baptist Church and other local congregations. We also gave a two minute presentation on breast health options and other services; whereby, Pastor Jones can help link his flock into healthcare services within the community.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mount Calvary Bpatist Church, 800 NW 8th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33060


Christ the King Orthodox Church
A Member Parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR)
Welcome ... to all who are tired and need rest; to all who are lonely and want refreshing; to all who are saddened and need comfort; to all who pray and all who do not pray but wish to; to all who sin and know their need for a Savior; and to whosoever will ... we open our doors and hearts to you and say ... Welcome to Christ the King!
Main Phone Number
465 Main Street, Tullytown, PA 19007
Some People to Know...
We would love to meet you in person, and invite you to join us this Sunday for the Divine Liturgy at 9:00 AM. When you visit us, please be sure to let us know it is your first visit to our Parish. Here are some people you'll want to say "Hello!" to:
The Very Rev. Fr. Bernard Andracchio, Archpriest and Pastor
Rev. Fr. Andrew Gomez, Assisting Priest
Rev. Jonathon Yerkes, Deacon
Rev. John Pachucki, Deacon
Rev. Daniel Brown, Sub-Deacon
Prof. Samuel Heifetz, Organist
Theresa F. "Terri" Brown, Obl. OSB, Lead Cantor & Parish Secretary
Thank you for visiting!
We invite you to worship with us when you are in the area! All are welcome!
Please go to the About Us page for more information about us.
Announcements and Upcoming Events:
Saturday, October 3, 2015: 9:00 AM - Benedictine Community Meeting
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will begin a new teaching series "Divine Design: An Orthodox View of
Creation, Evolution and Man".
Wednesday, October 7, 2015: 7:00 PM Liturgy with Anointing & Teaching. Fr. Bernard will begin a new teaching series: "Dealing with Anger".
Sunday, October 11, 2015: 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy followed by coffee hour and adult class.
Saturday, October 17, 2015: 6:00 PM Pizza & Movie Night ... "Moses"
Sunday, October 18, 2015: 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy followed by coffee hour and adult class
Sunday, October 25, 2015: 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy followed by Octoberfest.
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Together Don and Betty have been working with the Deaf Community for over 30 years. As students they met in college and began as a team to take the Gospel to Deaf people around the world.
WMS is a group of people banded together with the common purpose of taking the Gospel to the Deaf Community world wide. The Director is Don Cabbage. Don is a certified Sign Language interpreter who has a Ph.D. in Education of the Hearing Impaired.
Join us in reaching into the Deaf World to help Deaf people know of Jesus Christ. See what we have to offer and let us know how we can be of help to you.
Within the World Mission Society we are continually looking for talented men and women committed to the purpose of winning the lost to Christ. Missionaries of WMS are busy building:
Deaf Ministries Indigenous Churches
Christian Schools Camping Ministries
Help us reach into the Deaf World
World Mission Society
P.O. Box 371007
El Paso, TX 79937
Phone: (915) 855-7575


Who we are
Encounter church is a family, and a place to call home. We seek to love well and be a community that welcomes people from all walks of life and encourages them to embark on an adventurous search for the authentic faith. This is a place where questions are welcome and doubts are explored. We like to say that Encounter is not perfect, but it is safe. Whether you are someone who has never been to church, someone who is unsure what you believe, someone who thinks you are too messed up for church, or someone who has grown up in church- you are welcome here. So come on in, unpack your bags, welcome home.
Encounter church has six elders that prayerfully give direction and guidance to the church.
Our Mission, values, & beliefs
When the question was asked, “So, why church?” Eugene Peterson aptly answered, “The short answer is because the Holy Spirit formed it to be a colony of heaven in the country of death.” As Encounter Church we seek to embody human witness to and a tangible foretaste of the Jesus-inaugurated kingdom of God in this world as we help people find their way back to God.
Each part of Encounter Church is thoughtfully crafted and designed by our staff. Our desire is for each person to encounter God and a safe community through our Sunday worship services, small groups, and various events.


A basic principle of the Reformation is that Holy Scripture is the "rule of faith and life." Scripture provides the knowledge of what is necessary for the glory of God and for human faith, life and salvation. Scripture is a record of God and God's way with humanity and the world.
Seven Guidelines for Interpreting Scripture
- Recognize that Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, is the enter of Scripture.
- Let the focus be on the plain text of Scripture.
- Depend upon the guidance of the Holy Spirit in interpreting and applying God's message.
- Be guided by the doctrinal consensus of the church, which is the "rule of faith."
- Let all interpretations be in accord with the "rule of love."
- Remember that interpretation of the Bible requires earnest study.
- Seek to interpret a particular passage of the Bible in light of the entire Bible.
These seven principles taken together provide us with a wholesome set of guidelines for interpreting the Bible. This is our Reformed tradition at work: 'reformed and always reforming." That is , no interpretation, whether old or new, is to be accepted as the final word, but is always subject to possible revision and correction as a result of further study of Scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Various Bible Studies are held during the year.


TLW Podcast (008) Jon interviews Tommy Mitchell, Pastor of Agricola Baptist Church, in Agricola MS. Tommy shares the discipleship model that his church is using to create an environment for growth, accountability and reproduction.
Interview 2 from the Bonhoeffer Project
Resources referred to in this podcast:
- The Complete Book of Discipleship by Bill Hull
- “Journey On” Discipleship Process
- “Growing Up” by Robby Gallaty
- “Firmly Planted” by Robby Gallaty
- HEAR Journal


INVEST IN SOUND CHRISTIAN LITERATURE
Christian Book Ministries was founded in 1984, as an outgrowth of the Christian bookwork of Exeter Christian Fellowship, Exeter, Devon.
We began with a small market stall in St. George's Market, Exeter, one day a week, and within the year moved to a Bookroom in Grendon Buildings, Exeter.
In the year 2000, Christian Book Ministries established an online book service, which has continued to this day to offer sound Christian literature worldwide.
If you have any special requests please contact us, and we will do our best to serve your needs.


"You're so grounded and sure in the faith, sometimes I just need to talk to you and get your perspective."
I actually started laughing when a friend of mine surprised me by telling me this during a phone conversation Saturday. It was a beautiful and unexpected compliment, all the more so because I rarely feel like I have it all together faith-wise. More often than not, I feel like I'm just keeping my head above water, fumbling about and praying as I go. I told my friend that so often, I wished I knew the answers or understood what God wants me to do and when, but just keep plugging along.
Especially lately. Although I've been in my new place for three weeks now, I still don't feel settled just yet. There are still plenty of things to sort through and find a place for. I've been so busy. And I've barely found time for prayer, which, I have no doubt, has surely contributed to the somewhat scattered feeling I've been experiencing of late.
That's why I'm so looking forward to Lent starting Wednesday. I need and am longing for that focus (that grounding, if you will) Lent brings; So many people see Lent as a time of denial, and it is. Of course it is, and for good purpose. But it is also a time of joy and time for us to learn and grow more towards God. And here, in the waning hours of my 33rd year, I know there's still more growing for me to accomplish. I don't think, and I hope, that growth will never end. I have several books picked out for Lenten reading (one, a book by Fulton Sheen -- "Way to Inner Peace" -- that I found at a used bookstore for a quarter a while ago but only turned up again when packing to move) and have decided to pray a Rosary daily -- one of my New Year's resolutions was to pray it more frequently, and as I haven't quite followed through with that one, making it a Lenten sacrifice seems like a good plan.


"Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You shall listen to him in whatever he tells you. And it shall be that every soul who does not listen to that prophet shall be destroyed from the people.’" (Acts 3:22-23, ESV). Originally submitted for a grade for New … Continue reading The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Glorified Jesus
https://youtu.be/IpnLm315pzY Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on obedience being a sign of being saved. A person who is saved by Christ is changed by Christ and will start to look like Christ. 1 John 2:3-6
People read the Bible many different ways. They come up with different views, and cause massive confusion to the world. The reasons for this are as innumerable as the interpretations of the Bible; however, they can be boiled down into three different categories. People who don't care what the Bible says. These people want the … Continue reading #1 Bible Study Tip
https://youtu.be/zbLb5kNKETk Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on Jesus' roles as Advocate and Atonement, aka propitiation in 1 John 2: 1-2. Christians who repent and trust in Jesus can be sure of their salvation because He has secured it through His divine sacrifice and intercession for those who believe.
https://youtu.be/lkZAOPbLxrE Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on the fact that God is light. If a person claims to belong to God, they will imitate God in truth and holiness. They will confess their sin, forsake their sin, and trust in Jesus to forgive them of their sin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn7cMlmsuOU Pastor Josiah Nichols explains that Jesus is our assurance of salvation. Jesus is real. Jesus really did what He did. As one knows Jesus and God more in the Scriptures, the more assurance and joy they have in salvation.
https://youtu.be/xUnreTbcyCc Pastor Josiah Nichols finishes expositing the Sermon on the Mount by showing to kinds of professing Christians illustrated by two kinds of builders. True Christians repent of their sin and trust in Jesus as Lord. False Christians only acknowledge Jesus as Lord but they don't repent of their sin and they trust in their … Continue reading Two Professors and Two Builders
https://youtu.be/fy6zJpe27HM Pastor Josiah Nichols exposits Matthew 7:15-20 to show how to judge between true and false prophets, and true and false teachers. Christians need to beware of false teachers and listen to the true teacher and Prophet Jesus, the Son of God.
https://youtu.be/r9rVjW6HSKE Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on Matthew 7:7-14 and explains that God's promise to give his Children what they ask for, seek for, and will open the door when they knock makes sense if it is taken in the context of the rest of the Sermon on the Mount. Believers can ask God with confidence … Continue reading Ask God With Confidence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkovqtrXAZg&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2tZgR9a5irnK5aNO4Z1VcXeIXZqVC7kfpIYqH25nLSDHRygXxoBSyCHt4 Pastor Josiah Nichols explains Matthew 7:1 and that Christians need to judge with right judgement.


All women are invited to participate these fellowship, learning and service programs.
See Online Gatherings for details
about current opportunities.
Contact us to learn more about these ministries.
Mary Martha Circle
Second and fourth Tuesday of the month
This group meets at church during the day for fellowship and quilting for Lutheran World Relief and local women's shelters.
Third Tuesday of the month
This group meets at individual's homes during the evening for fellowship, study and a monthly service project.
First Saturday of December
All women are invited to this special annual program. A delicious meal is shared and then a talented music ensemble, inspirational readings, and prayer bring the message of the restorative season of Advent.
Trash to Treasure Sale
First Friday and Saturday of May
The congregation is invited to donate home and clothing items for this annual sale. All proceeds go to support ministry efforts of the congregation.


George J. Lange Jr., age 78, Vietnam Army Veteran, Retired Chicago Police Officer
Beloved husband of 55 years to Linda nee Zur
Loving father of Late Joseph Lange, David (Emma) Lange, Mary Lange, Gregory Lange, Amy Lange, and Kevin Lange.
Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Alison, and James Lange and Joseph Skorniak
Fond son of the Late George J. Lange and the Late Anna W. nee Frintner
Brother of the Late Richard Lange and the Late Jack Lange
Member of Fraternal Order of Police
Retired Bus Driver for Frankfort School District
Funeral Thursday from Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way in Frankfort, IL to St. Anthony Catholic Church 7659 Sauk Trail in Frankfort, IL. for 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Visitation Wednesday 2-8PM.
For further information call 815-806-2225


Pilgrimage walks are launched
By Nicky Carter - Reporter
FOUR new pilgrimage walks, designed to boost tourism, are to be inaugurated at Gainford in a special celebration ceremony in April.
The Northern Saints Trails comprise four routes that have been devised by Visit County Durham in conjunction with Durham Cathedral and aim to rival similar treks in northern Spain and will be launched in what has been designated the county’s Year of Pilgrimage.
The Gainford route, The Way of Life, will start at St Mary’s Well, taking in Ingleton, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland and Binchester along established rights of way and will be the first to be launched in April.
The other routes in Hartlepool, Jarrow and Hexham will be known as the Way of Love, Way of Learning and Way of Light respectively.
Ahead of the opening of the walks, a special celebration ceremony is to be held at St Mary’s on Palm Sunday (April 5) at 3pm, when both the Bishop of Durham, the Rt Revd Paul Butler, and the Bishop of Jarrow, the Rt Revd Sarah Clark, will join the congregation.
Revd Eileen Harrop said: “All four of the walks will be represented at the service and that will be held at St Mary’s.”
Residents and local business owners were invited to hear more about the Northern Saints Trails, at a meeting last month. Ms Harrop added: “Although we are supposed to look at this as a spiritually, we thought it was right to involve the other parishioners who don’t necessarily come to church or practice a faith.
“What was lovely was there were parishioners from Langton, Ingleton as well as Gainford who were interested in learning more.”
Outlining the significance of the walks, people heard from David Pott, who has designed the trails and is the Diocese of Durham project co-ordinator, as well as Craig Wilson from Visit County Durham, Canon Charlie Allan, canon chancellor of Durham Cathedral Keith Taylor, president of Camino Ingles and St Mary’s church warden Geoff Taylor, who is also vice-chair of the parochial parish church council.
Ms Harrop added in designing the walks Mr Potts has paid particular attention to the historical and cultural aspects, which are also important for pilgrims.
She added: “What pilgrims are looking out for are things that have spiritual significance and a sense of place. For example many of our Saxon crosses would have been here when St Cuthbert’s body was brought to safety from Lindisfarne. And after these thousand years they are still here.”
Extra significance has been paid to the timing of the launch of each walk. The first, the Way of Life, has been timed to coincide with Holy Week from April 6 until April 9. The Way of Love will follow on April 21 to 23 at Ascension Tide. The Way of Learning on April 25 to 27 and the Way of Light on April 28 to 31 are on Pentecost.


Plan of Salvation
A Word from our Pastor Mark Barnette
If you have opened this page, it means that the Lord Jesus Christ has been at work in your life and has brought you here for a Great Purpose. Do not take lightly what you are about to read, but rather be open to the Grace of God.
'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.' Jeremiah 29:11 NASB
What do I need to do in order to secure my eternal salvation?
The FAITH Gospel Presentation
(This excerpt taken from "Life Focus Learner Guide Holman CSB" vol. 1, no. 3, Spring 2009. published by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, Nashville, TN.)
F Is for Forgiveness
Everyone has sinned and needs God's forgiveness.
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
God's forgiveness is in Jesus only.
"In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." Ephesians 1:7
A Is for Available
God's forgiveness is available for all.
"God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
God's forgiveness is available but not automatic.
"Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord!' will enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 7:21
I Is for Impossible
According to the Bible, it is impossible to get to heaven on our own.
"By grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift-not from works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
So how can a sinful person have eternal life and enter heaven?
T Is for Turn
Turn means to repent. Turn away from sin and self.
"Unless you repent, you will all perish as well!" Luke 13:3
Turn to Jesus alone as your Savior and Lord.
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6
Here is the greatest news of all.
"If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. With the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation." Romans 10:9-10
What happens if a person is willing to repent of their sins and confess Christ?
H Is for Heaven
Heaven is a place where we will live with God forever.
"If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also." John 14:3
Eternal life begins now with Jesus.
"I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance." John 10:10
H can also stand for how.
How can a person have God's forgiveness, eternal life and heaven?
By trusting Jesus as your Savior and Lord.
Understanding the above presentation, I would like to receive this forgiveness by trusting in Christ as my personal Savior and Lord. You can pray right now to receive that forgiveness and have eternal life:
Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.
If you read this presentation and made the life changing decision to serve the Lord Jesus Christ we at Dalzell Baptist Church encourage you to tell someone about your decision and find a church to attend regularly.
God bless you as you begin your journey.


THis week was sweet!! We've been working our tails off, talking to everyone, and teaching at all times, and its been awesome!! :) We've really been focusing on talking with everyone and inviting them to hear our message... whether it be at the supermarket talking to the cashier as we're cashing out, or just walking down the street and talking to people... and the results have been amazing!! We always have like 2-3 days in advance completely booked with people to see!! Its awesome! :) And I really have a testimony of the Lord putting people in our path.. When we plan properly, and seek guidance from our Heavenly Father on what we should do each day, the Lord always blesses us by putting people who are prepared in our paths... A lot of times when an appointment falls through, we kind of have the tendency to just say, ok... on to the next one... but, when something falls through lately, we've really been focusing on trying to figure out what the Lord wants us to do in that area... and its been awesome!!! We're being blessed with so many people to teach!! This week on Wednesday, an appointment fell through, and we decided to go see a member (Sis. Grant) who had asked us for a blessing if we had time... We went there expecting to give a blessing, but she was feeling better and said she didn't need it anymore... and another member (Sister Phillips) was over at her house, so we decided to have a quick lesson with her because we didn't know her that well yet... After an awesome lesson and really getting to know her, we asked for referalls, and BLESSINGS!! she got really excited and asked us to start teaching her kids.. (Jeromey (18) and Atanya(13))... We set an appointment for the next day and went to see them... in the morning.. .and surprise!! more BLESSINGS :) Her 19 year old niece (Jelene) was there as well getting ready to go to work and joined us in the lesson.... We had an amazing lesson on the restoration with them, and committed them to read from the Book of Mormon and pray to know its true.... Sunday, they came to church with their mom... and more BLESSINGS!! During Priesthood, the teacher felt inspired to split the class in 2 and one half went to see a priesthood brother who hadn't been to church in a good while, while we went to see another guy who hadn't been in a while as well!! Jeromey was in our group and we walked down the street and visited the member... It was awesome and the member was really feeling the love and commited to come next week... but the blessings of the visit extended far beyond that..... We had a lesson with Jeromey and Atanya after church at their house on the gospel of Jesus Christ.... and when we got there... they had both kept their reading commitments plus Jeromey read up to 1 Nephi 14 already!! We invited them to be baptized on November 26th, and they both eagerly accepted... They are soaking up the gospel like a sponge and are so excited about it!! After they accepted the baptism date, Jeromey told us that while we were walking to see the less active that he really felt the spirit and wanted to serve a mission and tell everyone about it... So he also commited to start preparing to serve a mission... :) It was such an awesome day!!!
I really have such a strong testimony of the scripture that says that after great tribulations come the blessings... because Saturday was like the worst day ever... Every lesson fell through.. along with most of the backups.. but we kept busy and working hard despite the frustrations.. and at the end of the day just felt destroyed and discouraged... but we woke up Sunday feeling revived, went to work, and the blessings flowed in!! The Lord blesses us when we are diligent in doing his work.. :)
Members are so vital in the work as well... because when they refer someone to the missionaries to learn about the gospel... it goes so much better!! How missionarywork should ideally go is the members inviting all their friends to be taught and the missionaries teaching everyone with the members' help.. :) The Lord's work moves the fastest when members have the courage to share the gospel with their friends... So please.. this week.. identify one friend who is not a member of the church and invite them to meet with the missionaries or invite them to church.... Just get inviting!! :)
I love this gospel and am super excited to continue to do work here!! Everyone have an awesome week! :)


Study & support Groups : All Welcome
Weekly Bible Study Fellowship Groups
Bible study and fellowship groups are held every week. They provide opportunities to learn what the Bible has to say on a wide number of issues and how these affect our everyday lives.
They are a great way to share ideas, meet new people, and develop strong relationships that being in small groups allows.
Tuesday 7.30pm @ 66 Hillview Road, Brimington
Wednesday 10.00am @ Various Venues
Wednesday 7.30pm @ 28 Devonshire Street, Brimington
More information to come.


Welcome to the Cathedral of Odense, St. Canute's Church
Mondays 12 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please be aware that the crypt is closed from 7 September until 27 September 2019 (both days included)
And welcome to Graabrødre Klosterkirke, secondary church in the Cathedral Parish
Please find in left culumn:
Link to the Cathedral history
Link to Church Services in English at Graabrødre Klosterkirke
And - in Danish - a list of coming services and events


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What's this and why?
On Ham Common there is a small church dedicated to the name of St. Thomas Aquinas. I like the way it looks. And as I looked at it this evening I was attracted to the three windows and the way they look, and tried to do them justice.
Now, the next thing. This is the church where the painter Vincent van Gogh (which name Americans like to pronounce as "van Go" - Why on earth do they insist on pronouncing it like that?) preached his last sermon after which the Roman Catholic Church kindly suggested that perhaps the priesthood was not the right place for him. He might be happier doing something else.
I only recently found this out and was rather tickled to think of the remarkable painter van Gogh preaching in a little church in England, right where I live, before he was sacked and became famous.
(Some of you may have noticed that my normal daily "sermons" have been disrupted. Have patience. They will, I sincerely hope, ease themselves back.)


The following press release has been issued on behalf of Rev. Robert Altman and Rev. Claudia Hartmann:
As many of you know, the Archbishop of Koronia summarily revoked the Licenses to Preach and Administer the Sacraments of the Imperial Church of Rev. Robert Altman and Rev. Claudia Hartmann due to their views on homosexuality. Since then, these two stalwart individuals have attempted to work with the Diocese of Koronia to get their jobs back. Sadly, their efforts have been to no avail and so they have been forced to file a civil complaint under against the Archbishop in the Civil Division of the Provincial Court of Augustiana. We believe that his actions are in violation of the Employment (Protection of) Act 2000 which protects employees against arbitrary dismissal due to their political or religious convictions. Therefore, we are seeking a court order requiring the Archbishop to re-engage Rev. Altman and Rev. Hartmann. They have asked me to ask all of you for your prayers and support in the long struggle ahead.
Attorney for Rev. Altman and Rev. Hartmann


Catholic Missionaries in Tibet: A Legacy of Efforts
Since the 17th century, Catholic missionaries have embarked on multiple missions to Tibet, albeit with outcomes characterized by failure. While in Tibet, the Catholic Church engaged in brief church construction and medical missionary work in Lhasa. Among the historical records kept in Rome, a bell, now housed in the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, stands as a testament to their activities during that era.
The Jokhang Temple Bell
This cast iron bell bears a Latin inscription, “Song of Praise,” and measures 43.3 cm in height and 43.5 cm in width. Despite displaying cracks and damaged buttons, the bell has been preserved as an important relic. In the late 1990s, it was relocated from the roof of the Jokhang Temple’s corridor to the temple’s warehouse. Today, it draws Western tourists curious about its unique history. While the bell’s origin remains a subject of debate among scholars, some suggest it may have been crafted by a local artisan in Lhasa.
Discover the enduring legacy of Catholic missionary efforts in Tibet through artefacts like the Jokhang Temple bell, bearing witness to a chapter of history marked by determination and cultural exchange.
In March 1624 AD, a significant event unfolded as Catholic missionaries Antonio de Andrade and Manoel Manuel Marques embarked on a daring journey to Tibet. To seek out “wandering believers” in the mystical land of Tibet.
A Perilous Journey
Their expedition was far from ordinary. It involved numerous disguises, encounters with unforeseen obstacles, and countless twists and turns. However, in August of the same year, their perseverance led them to their destination – Zhaburang, in the region of Guge, which is present-day Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet.
Pioneering Catholicism in Tibet (August 1626 AD)
The year 1626 AD marked a historic moment in Tibetan history. Western missionaries achieved a significant milestone by completing the first Catholic church in Tibet, located in Zaburang. This church served as their headquarters for conducting missionary activities among the Tibetan people.
Facing Opposition (1630 AD)
Despite their ambitious efforts, the Western missionaries faced strong opposition from the Guge regime and encountered resistance from Buddhist forces in 1630 AD. Their actions were perceived as a threat to the interests of Buddhist believers and drew significant backlash from Guge monks and the general public.
Shigatse Missionary Activities (1628-1632 AD)
In 1628 AD, responding to Antonio de Andrade’s suggestion, the Catholic Bishop of Goa dispatched missionaries Cacella and Cabral to Bhutan and eventually Shigatse. Although they were allowed to conduct missionary activities by Zangba Khan, they faced staunch opposition from Buddhist believers and the local population.
The End of Catholic Missionary Activities (1632 AD)
Regrettably, the Catholic missionary activities in Shigatse concluded in 1632 AD, marked by the closure of the missionary society. However, the spirit of perseverance and determination remained undeterred. Explore the captivating journey of Western missionaries in Tibet during the early 17th century.
Missionary Ventures in Tibet (1661-1846 AD)
A Challenging Start (1661 AD)
In 1661 AD, missionaries Bai Naixin and Wu Erduo embarked on an arduous journey from Beijing. Their route took them through Xi’an, Xining, and finally to Lhasa in October of the same year. However, due to financial constraints, their mission to preach in Lhasa was cut short. They journeyed from Nepal to India and eventually returned to Rome in February 1664.
Persistent Missionary Efforts (1704-1745 AD)
Starting in 1704 AD and spanning over 41 years, the Catholic Order of Kapu’s headquarters sent more than 40 missionaries on multiple occasions to Lhasa. These dedicated individuals arrived in Lhasa and engaged in missionary activities, demonstrating unwavering commitment.
Opposition and Ban (1745 AD)
In 1745 AD, the strong rejection and opposition from Lhasa’s monks and laypeople compelled Chief Kalon Phola Nai to take a decisive step. He banned the Catholic Church’s missionary activities in Lhasa, thereby bringing an end to the efforts of the Kapuqing Tibetan Missionary Society.
French Missionaries Face Deportation (1846 AD)
Fast forward to 1846 AD, French missionaries Gubocha and Gabi ventured into Tibet from Mongolia via Qinghai. Their mission led to the establishment of a small church in Lhasa for preaching. However, their presence drew the attention of Qishan, the Tibetan minister in charge, who ordered their deportation and escorted them out of Tibet.
Explore the challenging and resilient history of missionary ventures in Tibet, marked by determination, opposition, and perseverance.
The Catholic Missionary Journey (1855-19th Century)
A Missionary Station in Eastern Tibet (1855 AD)
In 1855 AD, French Catholic missionaries embarked on a journey to Bomuga in eastern Tibet, travelling via Deqin County in Yunnan Province. They established a missionary station in this remote region. However, their mission faced a turning point in 1865 when an anti-Catholic movement erupted, compelling the missionaries to leave Bomuga for Yaljing in Tibet.
270 Years of Tenacity (17th-19th Century)
From the early 17th century to the late 19th century, the Catholic Church displayed unwavering dedication to its missionary activities in Tibet, spanning over 270 years. Despite their determination, these missionaries encountered significant challenges and experienced heartbreaking setbacks.
The Last Catholic Church in Tibet (Present Day)
Today, only one Catholic church remains in Tibet, located in Yanjing, Mangkang County, Qamdo City. This church holds a translated Tibetan version of the Bible, and its believers receive names from priests, often with a European influence. Even funerals follow Catholic rituals. This solitary church serves as a beacon of faith in Tibet, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Catholic mission.
Explore the remarkable and enduring legacy of Catholic missionary efforts in Tibet, marked by challenges, perseverance, and the preservation of faith.


Thursday, June 30, 2011
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
~ Philippians 4:6
There is something so nice about being up and about early in the morning.
It's calm and peaceful, I get to hear the birds singing and the church bells over the sound of the rushing water of the nearby river.
The house is quiet and sunshine leaves its trail of golden light along the walls as the sun climbs higher.
It will be a beautiful day today, and I will rejoice in it.


St. Joseph's Cathedral is a Catholic Church close to COSI. Masses were first said in this church in 1872, and it is the only building in the area that is older than Memorial Hall. When Memorial Hall opened, this cathedral was also the closest building to it from the west.
Head back to COSI.
Picture was taken from St. Joseph's website at http://www.saintjosephcathedral.org/. To see more pictures both inside and outside, head there.


Book Review: The Prayer Wheel – A Daily Guide to Renewing Your Faith with a Rediscovered Spiritual Practice
Written by: Patton Dodd, Jana Riess, and David Van Biema
About the Authors: Patton Dodd is both a writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and many more. He has also appeared on a wide range of tv and radio shows. Jana Reiss is a writer and editor holding degrees from Wellesley College, Princeton Theological Seminary and Columbia University. She is a senior columnist for Religion News Service. David Van Biema was head religion write for Time from 1999-2009, where he wrote many cover stories, as well
as covers for Life, People and The Washington Post. He is also the author of Mother Teresa: The Life and Works of a Modern Saint.
The Prayer Wheel is a great invitation and guide to meditation and prayer through the riches of the Christian faith. This book is based on a “prayer wheel” invented by medieval monks and it takes different phrases from fundamental teachings and traditional prayers and puts them into concentric circles. The wheel then becomes a summary of Christian teachings, in a format naturally inviting prayer and reflection on the relationships between the Christian faith elements. The book provides reflections for each of the phrases.
I found the book to be warm and inviting, filled with great templates for prayers. The prayers give the reader a new language to speak directly to God, yet also invites personalization within the prayers. I found this to be a good book on understanding how scripture can help you develop a wonderful prayer relationship with God.
I received a complementary copy of The Prayer Wheel from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.
Until next time…


It never ceases to amaze me how confusing it must be to come to New England and try to figure out how the ancestors lived if you have not lived here your whole life!
I stood at the edge of the church property at 903 Pequot Trail and took this photo of the First Congregational Church of Stonington (the Road Church).
The front of the church does NOT face the main street.
Those driving by must be confused! This building was erected in 1826. The first building, long gone, was a Meeting House and church in 1674 by the British. Yes, the founders were considered British at that time because it was quite a long time until the Revolution.
I love the stone foundation and the ways that stone is used around the church.


At Zion, we believe life is about healthy relationships created by the Word of God. And so, having a right relationship with God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we are set free to know and serve God.
We are a Christian church gathered around and strengthened in our faith of God's word the Bible, and His gifts of Baptism and Holy Communion. We believe in the Triune God; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. It is the Word of God that brings God's message of love and hope for all people.
As a Christian congergation, we encounter God as we hear His powerful words to us, and receive His presence in a most sacred and mysterious way in Holy Communion (bread and wine, celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month). The music used in Divine Service calls our attention to the deep riches of God’s Word, as found in the heritage of the Church’s hymns and liturgy.


Lead Pastor: Brian Anderson
Brian Anderson came to Eastland LIFE Church in 2004. He is also the Director of Great Commission Ministries, a missions and leadership ministry that coaches pastors and leaders in the United States and in Mexico.
Pastor Brian has had extended work in the mission fields of Mexico, Philippines, Regional Hispanic work and youth ministries.
Pastor Brian is purpose driven in his approach to church life and sets the pace for the work done here at LIFE Church.
They have three children, Ryan and his wife Laurel, Jason, and Carissa and her husband Blake. They also have eight grandchildren, Toby, Charlee, Dani, and Andi Jackson, Chloe, Piper, Oliver and Beckham Anderson.
Youth Pastor: Blake Jackson


Treat with dignity, a noble life
Mother Teresa went to be there for people dying on the streets of Calcutta. She picked them up and took them to her home with other nuns so they could die with dignity.
We can do that in our own special way. Let us visit together, you and I, and learn how we can comfort in these last days and hours of life. To comfort when there is hopelessness and isolation.
A cab driver in NYC asked what I did for a living and when I told him I teach others how to come to the bedside and care that life wind down with dignity and value. He was amazed that should be needed.
But in our countries, many of us have not seen death. Even the critically ill are not usually in our homes. So we do not know what to do or say to comfort through this process.
The cab driver went on to say, "In my country when people are ill of anything we stay with them until they are well, and if they are dying we do the same thing, we would never leave anyone who is ill or dying. And if they die we stay with the body until it is buried."
He was from a country in Africa. I was told similar things from people of Mexico. What are your thoughts?


Although I'm not Catholic, I did go to Catholic school for part of junior high and all of high school. When I went to church as a child with my family, it was always to a Catholic church (where you could see Father Terry's bell-bottom jeans underneath his robes...it was the 70s). As an adult, I didn't stray far, choosing to join the Episcopal church; I went "Catholic lite": fewer sacraments, more fun! Frankly, I don't go to church at all anymore, but if an occasion calls for me to do so, I still prefer a good Mass to anything else.
It's funny to watch someone who's never been to mass before struggle to determine when to sit, kneel, or stand, or when to respond to the priest. To me it's such a necessary part of going to the thing called church. Keep your rock-and-roll arenas with your giant screen televisions and your wall-to-wall indoor/outdoor carpeting and your little cups of grape juice; give me stained glass and candles and real wine and incense. Ah, incense! Why shouldn't all senses be involved in religious experience? Who wants to attend a church that smells like Glade Plug-Ins?
Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, with notes of cinnamon, coriander, samovar tea, Orthodox church incense, amber, and leather, makes me think of the richness of experience involved in a Mass, with all its rituals and incantations (yes, yes, it says "Orthodox" incense, and the Western Catholic church and the Orthodix church are quite different). It's warm and golden, it's sun streaming through the multi-colored representations of the stations of the cross, it's a marble altar, it's candles burning for friends and families, for their hopes and dreams, for their sadness and despair.
Such warmth and depth reminds me again why scent matters. The fact that smell can trigger a memory that a dozen photographs could not recall speaks to the importance of scent in our daily lives. If you are like me, you read descriptions and reviews of perfumes and don't think simply of how something smells, but rather, what the experience would be to smell it. How could a perfume transform your life? Don't laugh...I believe for many people, it has the power to do so, perhaps not always on a conscious level, but all the same.
Ahem. Sorry for the sermon. Ambre Russe is one of the prettiest amber scents I've tried. It's rather pungent, heavier on the coriander and tea than the cinnamon. The spice has an earthy depth to it, and the leather is subtle. If you like amber fragrances--I guess you can tell I do--this one's a must-have.
*photo from Aedes


If you like gorgeous scenery, stunning artwork, and peaceful atmospheres, this is where you belong.
Just outside of St. Louis in southern Illinois is a magnificent church that is always open to the public. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is one of the biggest in North America, and it hosts more than one million people each year.
This beautiful shrine is welcoming of all faiths that wish to worship God. It is situated on 200 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds, which began as 100 acres in 1958 when the shrine was established.
This lovely place is a perpetual pilgrim site that welcomes guests from all over the world. It is an honor and a blessing for many believers in God to make this journey at some point in their lives.
Our Lady of the Snows provides accommodations to pilgrims who need a place to stay. A hotel and restaurant, as well as a gift shop, are located on-site. This gorgeous "spiritual oasis" is also great for weddings, receptions, and other private events. In addition to stunning outdoor space, there is also space within the church. There are several sacred spaces situated throughout the grounds that are ideal of prayer, meditation, and other spiritual reflections. Gardens, grottos, play areas, statues, paintings, and other features abound.
The bluffs of the Mississippi is the perfect place for this beautiful shrine, and it's so tranquil you may never want to leave. Grounds are open daily between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snow is located at 442 S Demazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223, and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page.
This article originally appeared on Only in Your State.


St. Frances Cabrini School hosted their 3rd Annual Cabrini Crawfish Boil on Saturday, April 28th at St. Frances Cabrini Church Activities Building. St. Frances Cabrini Church was established in 1948, and later founded St. Frances Cabrini School. Both the school and the church have been serving the Cenla community for decades, and the name has become synonymous with servant leadership and community service in Alexandria.
St. Frances Cabrini School currently educates 260 students in grades pre-k through 7th, but are adding a full junior high program in the Fall of 2018. They have also broken ground on a new early childhood wing and expect a future enrollment of over 300 students for the upcoming year. Since 2016, St. Frances Cabrini has hosted a crawfish boil fundraiser to help the school achieve its goals, and this year the funds being raised went to the new expansion projects. Neblett, Beard and Arsenault has sponsored this event since its inception, and this year was no different. The firm was delighted to participate, and attorneys Jennifer Hoekstra and Sri Gupta and employee Ashton Brinkley attended to show their support.
The event included a live band, raffles for several gift cards, home-baked goods for sale, and hundreds of pounds of steaming hot Louisiana crawfish. Tickets sold out two days before the crawfish boil was to be held, and the event was a success with every seat in the auditorium full. Said a school representative, “Thank you for sponsoring a table at the Cabrini Crawfish Boil and your support of St. Frances Cabrini School.” Neblett, Beard & Arsenault was proud to have sponsored the 3rd Annual Cabrini Crawfish Boil, and wish the school the best of luck with their exciting expansion projects.
Learn more about St. Frances Cabrini School and the work they do educating the children of Alexandria, LA.


Berry Community Church values community for every age and stage of life. Men of all ages engage in our mixed community gatherings on Sunday mornings at 9.30am and Sunday evenings at 5pm.
Men' s Breakfast Connect
Runs on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. A group of men gather at 7.30am to share breakfast, prayer, some songs and one of the men will share with the group from the Bible at each meeting. All men are welcome to participate in this time at Berry Community Church. Finishes about 9am so you can stay on for the Sunday morning service at 9.30am.
For further information on any of the Men's Activities please contact Gordon on 0431 032 332.
Wednesday Men's Outreach Lunch
Normally Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12-2.30pm at Berry Community Church.
All men are welcome to come for lunch (gold coin donation) and enjoy the fellowship and a guest speaker on the 4th Wednesday .
If you like to have a round of golf some BCC men and friends tee off at 8am each Tuesday at Shoalhaven Heads.
Men's Camp weekend coming up 24-26th of November 2017 at Burrill Pines camp ground south of Ulladulla.
All men and boys year 6 up are welcome!
Click on the link below to upload a camp brochure