The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg originated in the 1700's with a quest by courageous slaves and free black worshipers who simply wanted to worship their God in their own way. In their search, they left the church of the slave owners, Bruton Parish, where worship was restrained and segregated, and built the first brush arbor* at Green Spring Plantation to gather secretly in song and prayer. Worshipers soon moved to a more convenient spot, Raccoon Chase, where Robert F. Coles, a compassionate white landowner in Williamsburg, inspired by the worshipers' stirring songs and soulful prayers, offered the use of his Carriage House on Nassau Street as a meeting place sometime in 1776.
The Reverend Moses, an enslaved person, served as preacher to the worshipers until his passing in 1791. His prodigy, Rev. Gowan Pamphlet, returned to the community and led the congregation of the "African Baptist Church" until his death in 1810.
A new African Baptist Church was built across from the Carriage House and dedicated in May 1856, later to be named First Baptist Church in Williamsburg in 1863. The present location at 727 Scotland Street has served as home since 1956.
"We have come this far by faith"
*brush arbor (a clearing in the woods with posts secured in the ground around the cleared area and across the top. Open spaces around the sides and top were filled with small limbs and branches, leaving space for the entrance. Limbs and branches helped keep the elements out and the sound in.)


Aaron David Miller is Music Director at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis, MN. He earned degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. His organ teachers include David Craighead, Russell Saunders, David Higgs, Michael Farris, and McNeil Robinson. He also studied composition with Samuel Adler and Joseph Schwantner.
In 1996, he won the American Guild of Organists National Competition in Organ Improvisation, and in 1998, he won the Bach and Improvisation Prizes at the Calgary International Organ Festival and Competition. His compositions have been performed by the Zurich Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and Toledo Symphony, and are are published through Augsburg Fortress, Paraclete Publishing, and Kjos Publishing House.
Concert organist McNeil Robinson has been praised by the international press as one of America’s leading virtuosos especially as an improviser. One of the most prominent musicians in New York City, McNeil Robinson has been organist and choirmaster at Park Avenue Synagogue since 1966 and served as music director and organist for Park Avenue Christian Church (1984–2007). Prior to his appointment at Park Avenue Christian, Robinson led a legendary music program for the Church of St. Mary the Virgin for two decades. Concurrently, he was director of music for the Church of the Holy Family, the parish church of the United Nations (1967–1978), and as director of music at the Trinity Institute, Trinity Church Wall Street (1970–1976). He served as Director of Music and Organist at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church until his deteriorating health forced him to retire. He passed away on May 9, 2015.
A graduate of the Juilliard School, Robinson is now chairman of the organ department of the Manhattan School of Music. His students (such as Justin Bischof and Jason Roberts) have won top awards in national and international organ competitions. He is also active as a conductor and has recorded for a number of commercial record labels including Decca and Musical Heritage Society.
Jason Roberts was recently appointed as Associate Director of Music and Organist as well as the Director of the Boy and Girl Choristers at St. Bart’s in New York City. For the past seven years Jason has served St. James’s Church in West Hartford, CT, where he built one of the largest choral programs in the Hartford area which including 35 children and over 30 adults. He holds degrees from Rice University, Yale University and the Manhattan School of Music. Dr. Robert’s teachers have included Clyde Holloway, Martin Jean, and McNeil Robinson. His teachers have included Clyde Holloway, Martin Jean, and McNeil Robinson. An avid improvisor, he won first prize at the AGO National Competition in Organ Improvisation in 2008 and was a finalist at the St. Alban’s International Organ Competition in 2011 (Improvisation).
Organist, conductor, pianist, coach, producer, educator, and composer Justin Bischof won first prize in the 2000 American Guild of Organists National Improvisation Competition held in Seattle. He received a doctor of musical arts degree from the Manhattan School of Music in 1998 where he studied with McNeil Robinson.


I am PUMPED for our new series starting Sunday. We are going to spend the summer walking through the life and relationships of David, the “man after God’s own heart.”
The story of David has always spoken to me. I even wrote a book about him. I really believe this series has something for everyone.
This week I’ll be starting in 1 Samuel 16 and looking at David with Samuel and what God is looking for in people He uses.
Here’s info on the whole series if you’re interested.
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2018
The Grace Connection begins this Sunday, March 4, 2018. Every person, from youngest to oldest, will find a place for in depth Christ-centered chronological Bible Study and a place to connect and be part of a caring family. Our Sunday morning Bible Study will use “The Gospel Project”. We will see God’s plan to rescue His people from sin and death, the story of redemption, in the message of Jesus Christ throughout the Bible. Our Sunday morning schedule will change slightly to afford more in-depth study time for each class. The Praise Team will rehearse starting at 9 AM. At 9:30 AM, snacks and coffee will be available in the foyer to take to your class. The Gospel Project class time is 9:45 AM until 10:45 AM. Announcements will begin in the Worship area at 10:55 AM, and Praise and Worship will begin at 11:00 AM each Sunday. Everyone is welcome! Come and find your spot to connect.


As a Christian, I haven’t always been proud of the greater Church’s response to COVID19 and it’s caused me to question our expression of faith.
That distinction is important. I’ve never questioned the truth of a God who cares for me and is involved in my life, or my belief that scripture is inerrant.
It’s been a tumultuous time for me, many have pulled me aside, concerned that I’m walking away from Christianity.
On the contrary!
I’ve been digging in more!
Since I didn’t have consistent church or Bible study, I had to do the studying!
And no topic was off the table.
What is Church?
What is my parental responsibility for my children’s spiritual well being?
Should we be paying pastors?
What is persecution?
What would Jesus do in the light of the pandemic?
What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
Is this the correct translation?
What is ‘salvation’?
And sometimes there isn’t one right answer for every situation.
This last year has taught me to be okay with the mystery.
I’m no longer afraid to dive into a topic out of fear of what I’ll find. I’m not God, I won’t know everything while I’m here. I’m simply going to trust that God’s got this, and He will show me what I need to know.
Explore my friends! Adventure awaits!


I apologize to my readers for the enormous amount of time that has gone by since I last posted on this blog. Aside from health issues, life got in my way! Ok, enough excuses! Life getting in the way is truly not an excuse. Life is what we are about--in this world and eternally...am I right?
Let's talk about life as we know it, in our world today. It has now been 12 years since I returned to the catholic Church after my years in the wilderness, as it were. But, in those 12 years so much has happened. I certainly did not live a stagnant life in that time. I had my ups and downs. But, through it all, I can see spiritual growth. In fact, it helps to take time out every now and again to look back over our lives with an eye on our spiritual life.
Have you ever taken a day, or even an hour to review your past year or few years? Have you been able to see the hand of God guiding you, in retrospect? I know that there were so many days when I was tired or downright exhausted and sure God was nowhere to be found. I was in the midst of a serious struggle that felt as though it could be life or death. But where was God? I came back to the Catholic Church, didn't God respect that? Well... God was at work in my lefe as I reviewed my life. Even in those wilderness moments God did amazing things!
Does God have to yank us out of a predicament in order to show us He is present? Does God have to perform technicolor miracles to let us know he has not forgotten us?
Actually, God did miracles I never expected. God used those moments when I was struggling to teach me how to handle life, so that I could survive and thrive in all srts of trials and tribulations. I have learned how to resist some temptations and some failures in life. Sure, I am not quite yet a saint, or even close...But, God is teaching me every step of the way!
God bless all of you on your journey as well. Take time to look and see how God is at work in your life. It is worth the look!
I will be posting again soo!


Announcing our Vacation Bible School for 2019! This is a time for children to be in a safe, interactive environment where learning about Jesus becomes fun! This event is for children ages 4-13. VBS will begin on August 5th and will resume on Friday, August 9th. Each evening begins at 5:30 and will end at 8PM. We would invite you to pre-register your child so that we might have an idea of how many children to expect and so that we might be aware of any special needs your child may have. All of our have background screenings. We have a security team and several R.N.’s available should the need arise. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Family Pastor, Marty Field @ 509.884.6813.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR | DIAMONDS IN THE DARK
Heather is the author of Diamonds in the Dark. She was born on September 14, 1956. She was the eldest of three sisters and grew up in a loving Christian family in England. She studied at Gypsy Hill Teachers Training College in Kingston, (not far from Wimbledon, where the English tennis finals are held each year). It was during her final year at college that she met Len Magee, who was one of Britain’s most loved gospel singers at that time. As the prayer secretary in the Christian Union, she booked Len to sing at one of their college outreaches. He was also Pastor of a large church in the South of England.
Well! It was love at first sight. From selling Len’s gospel albums in the local Christian bookshop, she became his wife! They married in July 1977 at Heather’s home church, Halford House, in Richmond (just outside of London).
They pastored together until they moved to Australia in 1981. Len had grown up there as a child until he came to England at the age of 21. After his conversion, studying at Bible College and getting married, he felt a strong call to return to Australia. It was not as easy for Heather, but she willingly (albeit painfully) left father and mother, sisters and lifelong friends, to travel halfway across the world to a country she’d only ever learned about at school.
Len and Heather arrived in Australia with their 18-month old son Matthew, ready to start a completely new life. Their only daughter, Hannah was born during the following year – and so their young family was complete.
Len and Heather have now been in ministry together for almost 40 years. Len preaches and teaches. Heather leads the worship team, writes many of the worship songs they sing and plays keyboard in the band. Sometimes she also preaches. They are currently living on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, in one of the most beautiful parts of the most spectacular countries in the world. (Well, someone has to)!
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For Becky and Sam Khumanthem, opening a Christian School in Hyderabad was something that was never in the plan but after living here in Hyderabad for over 5 years, it become clear to them that God has been preparing them to do so. In 2013, Olive Learning center was dedicated. OLC is a Christian School using the Accelerated Christian Education, also known as School of Tomorrow program.
Through OLC, Becky and Sam want to impact churches and individuals to start Christian schools using the A.C.E. Program. Through Olive Learning Center, many children and homes will be blessed. The A.C.E. program is not simply a curriculum which schools use, but it also comes with a system, manuals which schools follow to make the individual learning most successful. The academic curriculum is anchored in the Word of God; character training is infused in the curriculum at every age level; each unique student’s potential is maximized, and utilizes computer technology.
The school name, “Olive Learning Center” was inspired by Psalm 128:3, God’s promise to those who fear Him “…your children will be like Olive shoots around your table.” “It is our desire to see our children and students abundantly blessed, having the energy and promise to become great leaders of their generations, bringing glory to God. And that is why we are committed to building lives for the future.”
Becky’s association with Accelerated Christian Education dated back in 2004 when she was a University student working part-time at a Church School in Japan. Later in 2006, she attended an A.C.E. Professional Training in Yokohama, Japan. This was where God planted in her heart the seed for a Christian Education ministry. After her University studies, she worked for a year in a Model school using the A.C.E. program in Japan. Later, in 2008, she returned to India and got married to Sam Khumanthem. Since then, she has been working as India Consultant for A.C.E. assisting school start, conducting Professional Trainings, School visits, promoting A.C.E. in India etc.
Sam Khumanthem was in Mumbai before moving to Hyderabad. He worked at an MNC as a communication specialist.. After his marriage to Becky, they both decided to settle down in Hyderabad as they thought it was a peaceful city compared to the rest of the other Indian metros. After moving to Hyderabad, Sam continued to work for firms doing similar roles until April 2012.
Even though it became clear that God is leading them to open a Christian school at some point, nothing really happened until April 2012. Sam lost his job and God shut all doors for him. He did not get another job until November 2012. It was in these 7 months that God spoke to Sam in a profound manner. Life is not about you and what you do for yourself, but about God and what you do for Him. It is not about the place you want to go and do God’s work there, but it is about where God place you to do His work.
In November 2012, they were invited to attend “2012 China Christian Educators’ Convention.” This event and what they saw there made them to see Christian Education in a deeper perspective. It became clear to them that indeed, it was the will of God to start a school. Sam was to join a job in a PR Firm in that month, but he decided not to. He made a commitment to be in Christian ministry for full-time.
“We have been experiencing God’s miraculous providence in many ways. Without the generous prayers and gifts of God’s people, we would not have come this far. God started Olive Learning Center using us; we are confident that He who has begun a good work in us will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). We give God, all the Glory and Honor!” Amen.
For more details, please contact: Sam Khumanthem, 9912205111 / 8008889574 or email at [email protected]


The focus of MM4C is to challenge our men to step up with a purpose, strength, and the courage to say: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!” We support, train, encourage, and motivate each other to impact our families, friends, and our community for the cause of Christ.
Create an environment assuring a safe place in which men and boys will feel encouraged to lower our wall and take off the mask of shame that we hide behind, allowing ourselves to sense and respond to God’s call for salvation and service, to become Acts 1:8 Christians, and honor the Great Commission and Commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ through their churches and personal lives.
Group Life Verses
He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 1:7-8 NIV
But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. — Joshua 24:15 NIV


Ash Wednesday, observed on February 14th this year, marks the beginning of Lent—a period of reflection and spiritual growth for Christians. Ash Wednesday is steeped in history and we explore this cultural event in this article – its history, traditions, and global observances of this sacred day.
What stories do you have that your clients would love to hear about? At Lebone Litho, we can design a newsletter together and share the inspiration! But, first, let’s learn more about Ash Wednesday.
Origins Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday finds its roots in ancient Christian traditions, tracing back to the early Church. The practice of marking foreheads with ashes symbolises repentance and mortality, echoing biblical references to dust and ashes.
The earliest known reference to Ash Wednesday dates back to the 8th century in the Gregorian Sacramentary, a liturgical book used in the Catholic Church. This record indicates the formal establishment of Ash Wednesday as a Christian observance, suggesting its practice was already well-established by that time.
Legends & Legalities
While Ash Wednesday holds significant religious importance, historical records suggest that celebrating it wasn’t always accepted.
In England, during the Reformation, observance of Ash Wednesday was briefly illegal, reflecting the religious tensions of the time. Despite such challenges, the tradition persisted, becoming an integral part of Christian liturgy.
Traditions & Observances
Ash Wednesday services typically involve the imposition of ashes on the foreheads of worshippers, accompanied by solemn prayers and reflections on mortality and repentance.
The ashes, often derived from blessed palm branches of the previous year’s Palm Sunday, serve as a potent reminder of human frailty and the need for spiritual renewal.
The phrase ‘earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust’ comes from the burial service in the Book of Common Prayer.
Ash Wednesday transcends borders, with diverse observances worldwide.
In predominantly Catholic countries, like Brazil and Italy, elaborate ceremonies and processions mark the day, drawing large congregations. In the Philippines, Ash Wednesday ushers in a period of fasting and abstinence, reflecting the deeply rooted traditions of Filipino Catholics.
Conversely, countries with non-Christian majorities, such as India and Japan, may not formally recognise Ash Wednesday. However, in multicultural societies, individuals from diverse faith backgrounds often participate in interfaith dialogue and engage with the spirit of Lenten observance.
The Final Note
Ash Wednesday stands as a universal call to introspection and spiritual renewal, inviting individuals from all walks of life to embark on a journey of repentance and transformation.
And from ashes, like a Phoenix, new opportunities always rise. At Lebone Litho, we embrace the promise of renewal and exciting opportunities in the year to come. Reflect on the good things that have come your way and let us help you share the stories and images!


Thriving Essentials is a new way to get all the ministry leaders in your church - volunteers and staff, newbies and old-timers - aligned on key concepts about mission, discipleship, discernment, and leadership. Offered online at times that work with every schedule, these four one-hour sessions offer refreshing insights and can serve as a springboard to deeper conversations about ministry in your local context.
Every church is called to participate in God’s mission, but each church needs to discern their niche within that larger mission. It begins by understanding the unique context where God has placed us, and recognizing the gifts and passions within the congregation. In this session, we’ll look at how churches thrive when context and congregation converge and we discover - or often rediscover - our church’s unique missional identity.
Disciples are formed as they engage God’s mission beyond the walls of the church. In this session we’ll look at how churches thrive when they help members put their discipleship into practice throughout the week. Reframing church discipleship programs as a means, not an end, can infuse them with new energy and purpose as we ‘gear up’ to serve. We’ll also see examples of how church members inspire each other to discover the missional opportunities all around.
Practicing discernment is hard enough as individuals, much less doing it together as church leaders or an entire congregation. The idea of ‘waiting upon the Lord’ has almost become counter-cultural. In this session, we’ll look at how churches thrive when they resist the temptation to do and instead foster the impulse to discern. When discernment is done in community, it can strengthen our faith, weaken our divisions, and prevent fewer missteps as we pursue God’s mission.
Even in churches, our ideas about ‘leadership’ are largely driven by our workplaces, news, and entertainment. But Jesus flipped around our preconceptions about power and leadership. Churches thrive when they embrace the idea that everyone is a leader, because everyone has God-given influence. In this session we’ll explore how to recognize our influence, guard against misuse, and to steward that influence for Kingdom impact.


Rapper Kanye West has released his second gospel album, wrapping up a year of transformations with another foray into the Christian music scene.
“Jesus Is Born” hit major digital streaming services on Christmas Day and features 19 songs credited to the Sunday Service Choir, a gospel collective that West brought together. West executive-produced the album, but doesn’t rap in it.
Although it was released on a religious holiday, the album is primarily composed of songs that aren’t traditionally associated with Christmas ― including covers of the classics “Count Your Blessings,” “Revelation 19:1,” and “Total Praise.”
West’s first gospel album, “Jesus Is King,” debuted on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart at No. 1 in October. It was also West’s first appearance on Billboard’s religious charts, opening at No. 1 on both the Top Christian albums and Top Gospel albums tallies.


One of the challenges to the development of economics was religious admonitions against avarice and the accumulation of wealth. An example in the New Testament of the Christian Bible is:
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Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
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Bernard insists on the dangers incurred by those who have decided to embrace the religious life and still remain in the world. Each vocation challenges us to live our faith more deeply and to follow Christ more closely. xv P.L., LXXVII, 603; St. The Dom Doctor Clotilde Inez Mary Graves We shall, in this chapter, discuss the problem of vocation for women under present conditions. In the broadest sense, as stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Love is the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being” CDC 2392. Vocation could be work that is outside your wage-earning sphere of activity. Our most popular section! For someone who has chosen the consecrated life, their path of following Christ is through their vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. This distinction between a call to holiness and a call to a specific vocation – single person, married life, consecrated life or ordained ministry – is important. Those who belong to a religious order not only follow the evangelical counsels for themselves, but are accepted by the Church, more or less officially, to represent in religious society the practice of the rules of perfection; and to offer it to God as a part of public worship.
So we have people in the team who are totally focused on [getting] the results or delivering results as soon as possible. Time will tell what kind of success we’ll have in the short-term. ——————————————————————————– Tobias Stingelin, Credit Suisse – Analyst  ——————————————————————————– Okay. So once again, looking forward, when can we see a recovery in volume? When can we see unit prices going down? Can we see that happen in the fourth quarter or this is for next year? ——————————————————————————– Joao Paulo Ferreira, Natura Cosmeticos SA – CEO  ——————————————————————————– Just as a clarification, not as a guidance, here we only see that after the end of the fourth quarter. We have been working towards recovering volumes in a very short run. ——————————————————————————– Irma Sgarz, Goldman Sachs – Analyst.  ——————————————————————————– Thank you. http://johngriffincave.boxcrack.net/2016/11/02/top-information-for-2015-on-major-factors-in-curriculum-vitae/Good morning.
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Daniel 6:22 “My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”
Acts 16:25 & 26 “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.”
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Prayer must be indispensable for you, fasting must be indispensable for you and praises must be highly indispensable for you. There comes a time in your life that you may not be able to pray, fast or see any reasons to praise God, it is normal.
Do you know that it is abnormal to wait for reasons before you fast, pray and sing praises to God? Generally, life is not fair, why waiting to see reason before you fast, pray and sing to God?
The scripture verses above should ring a bell of praying without ceasing and endless praise to your hearing. Whether is convenient or not.
It was not convenient for Job, yet he never see reason to back off. It was not convenient for Daniel, yet he never cease in offering his prayers to God. It was not convenient for Paul and Silas, yet they prayed and sang mightily to God until their prayers and praises provoked God into action.
When you cannot pray, when you cannot fast and praises seems difficult, that is when you need it most. But don’t wait to see reasons to fast and pray before you observe it, else, the devil would have concluded your case before you start. A dangerous Christian life is a life that waits to see reasons for prayer before praying.
Praises should be done every day, every hour, every minute and every second, there is a mighty mystery behind it.
It is abnormal and dangerous to start fasting and praying when the need only calls for it.
It is abnormal and dangerous to start fasting and praying only when it is declared among the brethren.
It is abnormal and dangerous to start praising God when God answers your prayers only.
It is abnormal and dangerous to start singing praises to God only during church services, why not always?
Check a prayerful life, a genuinely fasting life and a sincere thankful and praise offering heart, there is always a look of the presence and mighty move of God that cannot be curtailed. You don’t need anyone to tell or show you that.
Before the predicament of Daniel, Paul and Silas, their life has been full of prayer, fasting and praises to God even when there is no need for it. That is a soul that sort for an intimate relationship with God. They hunger and thirst for more of God.
Successful men of God today doesn’t wait for attacks or strike of the devil before they fast and pray, have you noticed that? What is denying you of it? If there is any, then the devil is cheating you. Break yourself loose out of the cheat of satan now!
I break myself loose out of anything that is denying me of praying, fasting and praises to God, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
(Mention those things that is denying you of (PFP) “Praying, fasting and praises” with a shout (Sin, sickness, evil powers, evil covenants, environmental demon, anti-gospel spirit, spirit of end-time, spirit of laziness, spirit of procrastination… etc.) You are a liar; leave me alone in the name of Jesus Christ.


The Revolution is a
bi-monthly event hosted by Revolution Glory Ministeries (formerly Reno
Assembly of Apostles and Prophets). It's a cutting edge apostolic, prophetic, and glory realm ministry. It was established as a forerunner ministry
with the function to partner with God in order to
manifest and demonstrate the Kingdom of Heaven on earth in this new era
of the church. It's purpose is to awaken, transform and empower the
Father's manifest sons and daughters into their true identity and
function. It's mission is to bring transformation to a region and it's
people by shifting the church out of the old and into new paradigms as
we enter into the greatest move of God the world has ever seen.
We provide a gathering place for the people of Reno and the
surrounding region to meet together to function as ambassadors and
co-creators with our Father. We gather together to corporately open the
heavens and build an atmosphere of the glory with our praise and
worship. Then, we prophetically minister from the glory realm as
directed by the Holy Spirit. Corporate and personal prophetic ministry,
miracles, signs and wonders are commonplace as we minister.
Teach, Train, and Activate!
The Revolution Glory School is a power packed mobile ministry school. It was created as the educational branch of
Revolution Glory Ministries. The school was established with the
vision of training, equipping, and raising up an end time army of God's manifest sons, dread champions
for the Lord, a generation of glory revivalists. The school is an intensive, mobile ministry school focused on an interactive
combination of activation, impartation, training and a power encounter in realms of the glory of God. (New Sessions Added Include: A Company of Manifest Sons)
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A ministry to wives of sex addict husbands
Living with a stranger...husband
“I’ve just discovered that my husband is a sex addict! I’ve known for some time that something was wrong, but this—having sex with other people—men, women, couples? What is wrong with me? What have I done to turn him into a sex addict?’ I've been living with a stranger who I thought was my husband!”
Unfortunately, I receive many calls from women devastated by the discovery of their husband's sex addiction. A plethora of emotions and self-blame ensue. Feeling angry, shocked, ashamed, hopeless, in fear of possibly having contracted STDs, and uncertain about continuing in the relationship overwhelm her. She is depressing as her world, as she’s known it, is falling apart.
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Dealing with “this” by yourself is challenging and can often lead to a downward spiral of depression and self-blame. Seeking individual counseling, group therapy, or a 12-step meeting is crucial to your healing and recovery. This type of support will help you better understand the importance of taking care of yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and establishing where you “draw the line” with your spouse. “Boundaries in Marriage”, one of the books recommended during our counseling and group therapy sessions, serves as a great foundation in helping you understand what a boundary is and how to set limits for yourself rather than for your spouse. It is essential that you realize change begins with you, not in changing or controlling your spouse’s behaviors.
“Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” James 1:21-27
support, prayer, and encouragement
Friends and family generally mean well when telling you to "get over it” and "just move on!" However, as we all know, this is not something that you simply just “get over” and move on with overnight. The discovery alone is devastating in itself, as the depths of the sexual sin your spouse has been involved in can be too much to bear all at once; YOU WANT ANSWERS! “What's so wrong with me that he chose everyone else but me?” You cry out to God in sheer desperation. “HELP me! PLEASE, God, rescue me from this horrible nightmare!” Nothing anyone says seems to move you toward healing, and when your loved ones encourage you, it is but for a fleeting moment that you feel satisfied, and then those overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and despair seep back in. Then, it happens; the day you wake up realizing you too need help! For some, this day is long in coming, but for others who are naturally proactive, it comes quickly. Thankfully, for those who do not seem to want help, friends and family play a vital role in bringing awareness for the necessity of it, and soon they too, come in for much-needed support.
“Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, And He brought them out of their distresses. He caused the storm to be still, So that the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired haven.” Psalm 107:28-30
My Prayer for you
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Author: Eleyan Teyal Al'Landerin
- I'm still struggling with what to say. But I can try to transcipt with a few notes. I will do my best. Im not in my best form. RJ went to an episcopal church. This was his service. I humbly share it with you. The collect is in bold.
St. Stephen's Episocpal Church
In thanksgiving of the life of James Oliver Rigney Jr.
Oct 17, 1948 - Sept. 16, 2007
Choral "Beloved Jesus" Johannes Brahms
I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord; he that believeth in me, thugh he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosever livith and believeth in me shall never die. I know that my Redeemer livith, and the he shall stand at the later day upon the earth; and though this body be destroyed, yet shall I God; whome I shall see for myself and mine eyes shall behhold, and not as a stranger. For none of us livith to himself, and no man dieth to himself. For as we live, we live unto the Lord; and if we die, we die unto the Lord. Whether we live, therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; even so saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labors.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Oh God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers, on behalf of thy servant James, and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, into the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Amen.
First Lesson - Read by William Popham McDougal Isaiah 55:8-13 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than yours and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and the returneth run thither, and make path to the sea Do shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: It shall not return until me void, but it shall accomplish that wish I please, and it shall prosper in he thing whereto I sent it. For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace, the mountainds and the hills shall break forth before you into singing and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instesad of thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the briar shall come up the myrtle treee, and it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everalsting sign that shall not be cut off.
HYMN 680 - "Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past."
Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength. A very present help in trouble. There we will not fear though the earth be removed, and though mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Thought the mountains shake with the swellings threof.
There is a river, the streams thereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
Be still, and know that I am God. I will exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in he earth. The Lord of hosts is with us, and the God of Jacob in our refuge,
Second Lesson - Read by Reynolds Willard Rigney. Romans 8:14:19, 34:35, 37:39
For as many are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have receieved the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth with our spirit, that we are the children of God and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and the joint heirs with Christr; if so that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with that glory which shall be the sons of God. Who is he that condemneth? Is it Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Who shall seperate us from the love of Christ? Shall Tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword. Nay, in all these thing we are more than conquers through him that loveed us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principlalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come. Nor height, nor fepth, nor any other creature, shall be able to seperate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Hymn 551 - I Fight the Good Fight with All my Might
Introduction from the rector..... A man with a musical voice. It was a small church, but he filled it. I wish I remember more of his speach. I know I liked it. I know I was ever more please by the smile on the face of his fellow, the decon. The Decon smiled. He smiled like a man who truly believed someone he loved just went home, and was happier. I took a lot of comfort in his smile.
The reading was done by "Wilson" (aka Wilson Grooms, Jr.... our Wilson). It was an amazing story I wish I had the text to, and spoke to us on many levels... not just as people who had lost a friend, but how we looked at loss in genreal. It was an editorial on Memorial Day, and an entreety to not have us ever forget what it means while getting caught up in flowers and nationalism. I was profoundly moved.
Tom Dogerty did the Rememberance (he is the guy in charge of Tor, for those with a short memory). He was quiet, and yes we had to strain to hear him. But I could still here him.
He addressed two parts. We had lost Jim Rigny. The world had lost "Robert Jordan." We were all faced with profound lost.
Solo.... Was meant to be "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." The Solosist refused to sing alone. So everyone stood and clapped and sang. If any of you are familiar with this denomination.... you can understand how spectacular this was. I dont know if there was a dry eye in the house. I just know I cried and didnt care who saw.
Then we said the apostles crede:
In assurace of eternal life given at Baptsim, let us proclaim our faith and say:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, make of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceieved by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and burried. He decended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Chirch, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by the Name, they kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, we we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever Amend.
In peace, let us pray.
Almight God, who has knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord: Grant, we beseech thee, to they Church in paradise and on earth, they light and they peace.
Grant that all who have been baptized into Christ's death and ressurection may die to sin and rise to newness in life, and that through the grave and gate of death we may pass with him to our joyful ressuraction.
Greant to us who are still in our pilgramage, wnd who walk as yet by faith, that they Holy Spirit may lead usin holiness and righteouusness all our days.
Grant to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from our sings, and serve theee with a quiet mind.
Give courage and faith to those who are berewaved, that they have strength to meet the days ahead in the comfort of a reasonable and holy hope, in the joyful expectatopm of eternal life with those they love.
Help us, we pray, in the midst of things we cannot understand, to believe and trust in teh communion of saintsd, the forgiveness of sins, and the ressurection of life everlasting.
Grant us grace to entrust James to they never-failing love; receieve him into the arms of thy mercy, and remember him according to the favor whick thou berest unto thy people.
Grant that, increasing in knowledge and love of thee, he may go from strength to strength in the life of perfect sercice in thy heavenly kingdon.
Grant us, with all who have died in the hope of ressurection, to have our comsummaton and bliss in they eternal and everlasting glory, and, with blessed Stephen and all they saints, to receieve the crown of life which though dost promiise to all who share in the victory of of thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneht with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Give rest, O Christ, to they servant with thy saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting. Thou only art mortal. The creater and maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the earth and until earth we shall return. For so didst ordain when thou creasdst me, saying, "Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt though return." All we down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Give rest, O Christ, to thy servant with thy saints, where sorry and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.
Into thy hands, O merciful Savior, we commend thy servant James. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech thee, a sheep of thine own fold, a lamb of thine own flock, a sinner of thine own redeeming. Receieve him unto the arms of thy mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious compaby of the saints in light.
May the Lord of promise and suprise meet you in all your longings. May the Lord of passion and risk be with you in your daily struggles. May the Lord of challenge and change open you to all the lively possibilities life has has to offer. And may the Lord of all hope bring you into a closer relationship with his Son. who has come to us to make us whole.
And may the blessing of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit be with you and remain with you, granting always enough light for each days walking.
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
Procession: Piper playing "Amazing Grace."
- Above is a genuine transcript of RJ's funeral.
- This is a glimpse into the beliefs held by himself and his family. This is not an endoresement of a particular religious belief, etc. and I feel silly having to specify that.
- The above where the prayers offered at the funereal ceremony of an extraordinary man. And I hope there was someone people got from seeing which subjects were chosen to speak on, and in seeing a window into a fairly private part of our favorite author.
- I did my best, my friends.
- Eleyan Sedai


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Here is the cover of his book, In No Strange Land: The Embodied Mysticism of Saint Philip Neri. (Source). Insofar as we are trying to draw out principles that might be of use to the Church in the face of the various cultural challenges which prompted Dreher to write T he Benedict Option, I think the Oratorian example, particularly as. St. Gemma Our Patroness - Heart on Fire for Love of God In our most recent meeting, we had contemplated taking St. Gemma as a patroness of the Daughters of St. Philip Neri. It turns out that in God's providence she and St. Philip were the recipients of very similar graces and the only two saints I am familiar with that experienced the same.
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Philip Neri was such a remarkable man, and this book captures him well. Like St Francis of Assisi, he was full of the joy of life, and he tended to turn everything into a joke. When Philip came to Rome in the city had recently been sacked and morals were at a true low/5(6). Philip Neri-The Fire of Joy book.
Read 4 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A vivid portrait of one of the most attractive and inspi /5.
Philip Neri was such a remarkable man, and this book captures him well. Like St Francis of Assisi, he was full of the joy of life, and he tended to turn everything into a joke. When Philip came to Rome in the city had recently been sacked and morals were at a true low/5.
Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy Paul Türks No preview available - References to this book. Frederick William Faber: A Great Servant of God Melissa J. Wilkinson Limited preview - On the Lord's Appearing: An Essay On Prayer And Tradition Jonathan Robinson, Michael Robinson No preview available - Buy Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy by Türks, Paul (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store.
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About Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy. Translated by Daniel Utrecht A major biography of Philip Neri for the th anniversary celebrations of the life of this saint. Philip Neri by Paul Turks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at - Philip Neri: the Fire of Joy by Türks, Paul - AbeBooks Passion for books.
Philip Neri was a Christian missionary and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, a community of Catholic priests and lay brothers. He was born in Florence on J as one of four children to Francesco Neri. From a very young age, Philip was known for being cheerful and obedient.
(Paul Türks of the Oratory, Philip Neri, The Fire of Joy, Alba House,pp. ; translation by Daniel Utrecht) This interior flame compelled Philip to Author: Pat Gohn. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy by Paul Turks (, Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay.
Free shipping for many products. Philip Neri: Paul Türks: Paperback: General book. If the Communion of Saints were a deck of cards, Saint Philip Neri would be the Joker. Born in Florence, Italy inPhilip Neri is a saint who knew how to laugh at himself. Though he came from a poor family and lost his brother in early childhood, Philip didn't let.
St. Philip Neri This gracious, cheerful saint was Rome's apostle of the sixteenth century (). A peculiar charism was his burning love of God, a love that imperceptibly communicated itself. Welcome to our St. Philip Neri Catholic faith community.
We strive to be a welcoming parish that reflects the heart, mercy and teachings of Christ, the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and the spirit of joy manifested by our patron saint—St. Philip Neri. If you are new to the parish, we pray you find St.
Philip. The best modern book is Paul Türks’s “Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy.” And the best sermon about the saint is John Henry Newman’s The Mission of St. Philip Neri. But among all of these, the closest one gets to the real joy of the man who is hailed as “the second apostle of Rome” may not be from a book at all, but rather from the film.
Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy: The Fire of Joy. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS More information about this seller | Contact this seller Stock Image. Like his contemporary St. Teresa of Ávila, Philip Neri was a mystic-in-action. He reported that once at prayer in he saw a globe of fire enter his mouth and set his heart a flame that permanently afflicted : () Like his contemporary St.
Teresa of Ávila, Philip Neri was a mystic-in-action. He reported that once at prayer in he saw a globe of fire enter his mouth and set his heart a flame that permanently afflicted him.
“If God be with Us: The Maxims of St. Philip Neri”, p, Gracewing Publishing 87 Copy quote The best remedy for dryness of spirit, is to picture ourselves as beggars in the presence of God and the Saints, and like a beggar, to go first to one saint, then to another, to ask a spiritual alms of them with the same earnestness as a poor fellow.
Paul Turks is the author of Philip Neri-The Fire of Joy ( avg rating, 38 ratings, 4 reviews, published )/5. Philip Neri Catholic Church was live.
March 22 Fourth Sunday of Lent and the Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful and Kindle in them the fire before your spirit will be created and you shall review.
something in the midst of our suffering and our limitation. so let's open our minds in our hearts at this time for joy when. Philip Neri always argued for beauty as the necessary attraction that leads us to the good and the true.
Before the symposium, there was celebrated a High Mass, and it was everything the Mass should be: holy, reverent, mindful, warm, and welcoming. Like Neri, it was a liturgy both serious and full of joy. Father this so rich for the journey.
To surrender my will I learned from The Holy Spirit via NPCM. St Neri and St Joan of Arc. This teaching I hope to read slowly because I’m still floundering.
I wish it to be Ina book as then i can take time. When Robert died I asked St Neri to keep me balanced as I appreciated his witness of love and joy. The courageous witness of “The Lion of Münster” Previous publications include a translation of a biography of St Philip Neri, Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy by Paul Türks.
He is the author. A saint of the counter Reformation, St Philip Neri brought joy and sanctity and beauty to his evangelization in Rome.
He was very fond of cats, so in honor of St Philip Neri, enjoy this famous. Philip Neri the Fire of Joy by Paul Turks. 2 likes. Book. Feb 6, - intercede for those who are suffering on See more ideas about St philip neri, Catholic, Catholic saints pins.
Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy by Fr Paul Turks, trans. Daniel Utrecht This translation, by Fr Daniel Utrecht of the Toronto Oratory, of a life of St Philip written in by Fr Paul Turks of the Oratory in Aachen, Germany, was published in to coincide with the.
May 26 is the feast of St. Philip Neri, patron saint of joy. He was born in Florence, Italy on Jone of four children of the notary Francesco Neri. His mother died when he was very young, but a very capable and competent stepmother filled her place.
Although they were related to Italian nobility, the family was quite : Jean Heimann. 21 Jul - Explore andrewwilce's board "St. Philip neri" on Pinterest. See more ideas about St philip neri, Catholic and Catholic saints pins.
Türks, Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy, 46– Bacci, The Life of St. Philip Neri: Books I and II, –71; Robinson, In No Strange Land: The Embodied Mysticism of Saint Philip Neri, John Henry Newman, The Idea of a University, ed.
Martin Svaglic (Notre Dame, Indiana: University of Notre Dame Press, ), The Maxims of Philip Neri, a delightful compilation of quotes and meditations for every single day of the year, can be bought as a book or simply read online.
Though there are several biographies of Neri, my favorite, and the one I used to research this post, is Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy, written by Father Paul Türks and translated by.
"Philip Neri: The Fire Of Joy" by Paul Türks (Continuum, ), p. 1: "Philip (Filippo Romolo) Neri was born in Florence at two o'clock in the morning of 22 Julyand baptized later the same day in the famous baptistry of San Giovanni."Neri, Philip: Gender: M. Philip Neri: The Fire of Joy.
Edinburgh: T&T Clark. AUTHORITIES. Below are references indicating presence of this name in another database or other reference material. Most of the sources listed are encyclopedic in nature but might be limited to a specific field, such as musicians or film directors.
A lack of listings here does not. Philip Neri was born in Florence, Italy on Jone of four children of the notary Francesco Neri. His mother died when he was very young, but a very capable and competent stepmother filled her place.
Although they were related. This guidebook, “Our Ministry of Stewardship /,” provides information about the spiritual life at St. Philip Neri, and the numerous ministries and organizations that serve our parish and the community. We hope that the information provided helps you to prayerfully discern where your stewardship gifts might best be used to further.
An epic feature film on the famous "Apostle of Rome" and great friend of youth in the 16th century. One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor.
Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out. Today is the Feast Day of Saint Phillip Neri. He is Patron of Joy and Laughter.
So here is my Ode to laughter. This is a stream of Cons 2 minute poem. Ode to Laughter It is Odious to think of the Ode to Laughter In Church there are Crying Room What about having a.
The humor, joy, playfulness and cheerfulness of the Saints was an essential part of their sanctity. St Philip Neri, shortly before the feast of Pentecost, received the Holy Ghost in a superabundance (as a globe of fire) that enlarged his heart so much it physically broke his ribs and as his ribs healed to account for his oversized heart.
Today is the feast day of St Philip Neri, a priest who gave spiritual direction in unconventional ways St Philip Neri: A saint who can fill us with joy.
Mary O'Regan. at am.St. Philip Neri d. – priest, confessor Symbol: lily (purity of heart and soul) St. Philip Neri founded the society of the Oratorians in Rome.
He had visions and was known as a great confessor who could tell penitents their sins before they confessed. The lily symbolizes his purity of soul and heart.May Today is the feast day of Saint Philip Neri.
Ora pro nobis. by Fr. Francis Xavier Weninger, Philip Neri, the celebrated Founder of the far-famed Oratory at Rome, was born in Florence, of very pious parents, in ths year


Greetings from the Chair of the Department
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Christian Studies at Campbell University. We believe that we have a very strong program in our Department that would serve you well for ministry preparation or if you simply have an interest in the field of Christian Studies.
We offer a curriculum here that is academically challenging. We also offer an environment that we hope our students find to be inspiring and compassionate. We want to expand the minds of our students but we also seek to provide nurture and support so that their faith may grow. We take Jesus’ words in Mark 12:30 very seriously and work to encourage our students to love the Lord with their heart, soul and strength, and with their mind as well.
We would like to invite you to consider becoming a Christian Studies major at Campbell University and would love to talk with you further about that. After looking through our web page, we invite you to contact us and schedule a visit with us. We will be glad to show you our Department and talk with you about how we might be able to help you achieve your educational goals and ministry preparation.


Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the truest of them all? The mirror- window to the soul, reflecting, echoing and emulating, who? What? We glance or gaze in the mirror hoping it will tell us that we look ok, that it’s safe to reveal ourselves in public. How often do we look into the real mirror, the mirror of truth which never lies? Out of His goodness, God gave us the powerful Word of truth that saves us. As we humbly accept that word of truth in our lives, the mirror becomes a friend to our souls.
So instead of just looking into the mirror for outward appearance, try looking at your inner disposition. If we are not careful, the world, flesh and the devil distracts us from pursuing character witness, thereby clouding the life of Christ. The world is longing to see and experience the Christ within every believer. After looking in the mirror of God’s truth, remembering and acting upon what we’ve read, people will encounter the risen Christ through us. In James 1:16-18, he lists the Word of truth as one of God’s good and perfect gifts unto salvation. We are then able to share this great salvation with those around us. We are a sampling of the kind of people God calls unto Himself.
The enemy majors in character assassination intent on destroying our effectiveness for the kingdom of God. The word of truth not only convicts, but heals and enables. As we continuously gaze into the word of truth, we avoid deception and Hebrews 4:12 rings true in our lives: “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (NASB).” In this, we allow the word access into the very fiber of who we are. Then, the mirror image will less likely flee from our minds. We will remember who we are.
In James 1:22, we are admonished to obey the Word and not merely listen to it. When we obey God, our faces reflect the truth of what we saw in the mirror of His Word. When we walk away, we won’t forget, we will meditate and act upon the truth as we go. For in Him, we live and move and have our being. (Acts 17:28) As we are blessed, we can bless others. May your mirror reflect the one who is truest of all.


The purpose of Christian Communicators of the SouthEast (CCofSE) is to provide an environment of support to homeschooling families as they educate their children to be strong and godly communicators. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise council.” Proverbs 1:15 Competitive speech and debate serves as a means to an end. Through the hard work spent in preparation and presentation, our children learn the value of doing all things as unto the Lord. Their interactions with others provide a living framework for being attentive and humble in conversation and relationship.
Tournaments are conducted with a goal of providing a competitive environment in which the skills, methods and techniques learned at home and in speech and debate clubs can be tested and proven in a God honoring event.
Competition is a biblical concept. We are commanded to “contend for the faith” (Jude 1:3) and we “run with patience the race that is set before us”. We also read that “… one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” (1 Corinthians 9:24). The key to competition is not whether we compete, but how we compete. “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
The Christian life is not a sprint but a marathon. Competing to win one round, one tournament, or one speech and debate season is NOT the objective. The goal is the “high calling of God in Christ Jesus”. Therefore we must compete (win or lose) in a way that honors the name of Jesus Christ.
Christian Communicators of the SouthEast (CCofSE) was founded upon a vision to provide an environment in which homeschooling parents can aid their students’ growth in communication and argumentation skills in a way that brings honor to the name of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to develop effective communicators of “the hope that is within them” (1 Peter 3:15), and to equip Kingdom warriors to “contend for the faith” (Jude 1:3) that must carried to the next generation and beyond.
The foundation of CCofSE is faith in Jesus Christ, and the knowledge that He is God’s one and only Son who was sent to this world to be the sacrificial lamb offered as payment for our sins.
Built upon that foundation are three pillars that stand for the values by which everything we do in CCofSE is evaluated. By design we are Christ Centered, Academically Focused, and Family Oriented.


Leonardo DiCaprio Seeks Divine Intervention Other | Thursday 28th January 2016 | Tom Climate Change Leonardo DiCaprio Pope Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the highest profile advocates for the protection of the environment, and on Thursday he met with the Pope to discuss their shared concerns. The heartthrob actor greeted the pope in Italian before gifting numerous items, including a book of works by 15th century Dutch painter Bosch and a cheque from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation for the Pope to gift to charities he thought were in need of cash. The Pope has previously taken the podium at the United Nations to warn the world on the dangers of climate change. Stating that true rights similar to those that are given to humans need to be given to nature. What is the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation? In 1998 Leonardo DiCaprio established the foundation to help preserve some of the world's last remaining wildernesses. The foundation aims to find and implement solutions to help restore threatened ecosystems. Leonardo DiCaprio has been made a UN Messenger of Peace for Climate Change through his work with the Foundation.


1 He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil
2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry
3 The tempter came to him and said, "if you are the Son of God, tell the stones to become bread."
4 He answered, "it is written: 'man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mother of god."
5 The devil tool him to the holy shore and had him stand on the highest point of the ciff.
6 "If you are the son of god," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written... "He will command his angels concerning you..." "And they will lift you up in their hands" "So that you will not strike your foot against a stone."


I heard that in his encyclical Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) Pope John Paul II condemned "direct abortion."? What is direct abortion?
Let's look at what the pope said: "[B]y the authority which Christ conferred upon Peter and his Successors, in communion with the Bishops . . . I declare that direct abortion, that is, abortion willed as an end or as a means, always constitutes a grave moral disorder, since it is the deliberate killing of an innocent human being" (Evangelium Vitae 62). The Pope defines direct abortion as "abortion willed as an end or as a means." Abortion is willed as an end (that is, as a goal) if one's goal is to end the pregnancy. Abortion is willed as a means if ending the pregnancy is the instrument one uses to obtain some other goal. Abortion would be used as a means if, for example, the child was killed in order to harvest its body for medical consumption, such as organ transplants or tissue research.
Whenever a child is actively killed, even as a means to protecting the mother’s life, that constitutes direct abortion.


From October 7 to 9, took place in the Spanish city of Toledo, the In red meeting, a space where almost every year for the past decade, youth and ministry leaders meet face-to-face to network, and receive inspiration and support.
In red is organized by Alianza Joven (Youth Alliance), the youth ministry area of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance (AEE),
This year, around 100 young leaders from all over Spain and many evangelical denominationsgathered to be renewed and motivated by what God has shared through known Spanish speakers like Itiel Arroyo, Alex Sampedro and Jaume Llenas.
Arroyo Talk about the importance of caring for a leader’s heart and the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that service in ministry can bring, encouraging leaders to fill their hearts with the presence of God and avoid the danger of filling that emptiness with other things.
Meanwhile, Sampedro was very difficult to reconsider essential keys that every leader must develop on a mission and the fundamental pillars of the Church in order to develop a healthy missionality.
In addition, throughout the morning of Sunday, llenas encouraged participants to detect the separation we make between the sacred and the profane in our life of faith and as a church, and offered ideas to correct this. Many ideas were based on the resource El gran abismo (The Great Divide, published by the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity).
Throughout the weekend, participants were seated in small groups around a table, to promote interaction between facilitators during meals, free time and evenings.
For the first time, In red closed with a special moment of prayer for Spainwhere each of the leaders could pray for his city, town, region…etc. on a large map, where the bare feet of each ruler symbolized this intercession to fulfill God’s mission and bring the kingdom of God to every place.
The the participants left very encouragedconvinced of the importance of such a gathering and eager to participate in next year’s edition.
Posted in: Evangelical focus – europe
– Young leaders in Spain challenged to work together in a mission without borders


All Concerts will be at Ware Drill Hall, Amwell End, Ware SG12 9HP, unless the notes say otherwise.
Christmas Concert 2013
Saturday 14th December
Saturday 6th June
The Christmas Concert programme on December 14th 2019 will include:
• Vaughan Williams' Christmas Fantasia;
• Morten Lauridsen's Ave Maria,
• excerpts from J.S.Bach's Christmas Oratorio
There will also be a selection of carols both familiar and less so.
Another tradition for our Christmas Concert comes in the form of Christian Steele-Perkins and he will be accompanying us on his trumpet, to complete what should be a very enjoyable programme.
• Mozart's Mass in C minor
• Magnificat by C P E Bach
Haydn's St. Cecilia Mass
The Apostles by Elgar.


Paço da Rainha
Designed by the architect João Antunes, the Paço da Bemposta and its chapel, date back to the beginning of the 18th century and were built under the orders of D. Catarina de Bragança, wife of Charles II of England and daughter of King João IV. The chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception, was deeply damaged during the earthquake of 1755. Its reconstruction was in charge of the architect Manuel Caetano de Sousa, having been built almost from scratch, but respecting the original framing. Since the middle of the 19th century, the palace hosts the Escola do Exército, currently Military Academy, and the chapel was reopened for worship.


Rachael Carson’s Bio for website
Rachael Carson is a graduate of Maryville College with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development with a minor in sociology. She began her time with Mane Support as an intern and served as Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator (VCOC) for two years. In an effort to pursue her passion for teaching she stepped down as VCOC and is now serving as Administrative Assistant. She says all she wants to do in life is make a difference and be different. She is fondly called Sunshine by her family and friends because of her upbeat and glowing personality. She loves to be around people, children, and animals of all sizes in which she uses at both of her jobs. She is a teacher at Little Scholars Christian Academy and Administrative Assistant for Mane Support.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, going to the mountains, and listening to music. Rachael is highly involved with her church playing the drums, leading one of the praise teams, and helping in the nursery, children’s church and sound booth. Rachael believes God is first and foremost in her life. She also believes that he has placed her in her positions for a reason and is grateful for the opportunity to give back. She gives all glory to God, her father, for it truly belongs to him.


Would you like to give a donation to Passion for the Arts in support of tonight's showcase and upcoming performances? We'd love to have your support! Interested in receiving information on future class and production schedules? Contact us to be added to our email list. Links for both are found below:
Passion for the Arts Presents Spring Showcase 2024: Newsies
First Baptist Church of Lemon Grove March 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm Passionforthearts.org
From our Director:
We have based our show on Proverbs 31 verse 8: Speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves.
Tonight, you will see results of the work our students have accomplished through the four weekly classes. This is not a polished production with elaborate costumes, lighting and sets; instead, we have club shirts with art designed by one of our students, and simple props such as hats, to differentiate characters. We set ourselves a unique challenge: every student 12yo and up was given at least 2 different characters to portray, while the under-12yo’s were all in our Newsies Ensemble. Everyone was required to be off- book by week three, and to rehearse at home. Excitement and anticipation have run high, with strong dedication exhibited by each actor.
We chose the story of Newsies because it offered a lot of scope for a large cast and is a true “David and Goliath” story that occurred in 1899. We cut it down to the essential plot, incorporated just 2 of the 14 songs and simplified choreography.
Each rehearsal began with prayer, a devotional on an aspect of the show, and a lesson in stagecraft. Our cast rehearsed songs and choreography weekly, and each of the 17 scenes was blocked just once. In telling this story, students had to project their voices, time entrances and exits, move about the stage accurately, and be expressive in voice, face and body for each character they portrayed. Our students have grown so much! They are required to complete a Character Development sheet which highlights a Biblical basis, and embody each component for each different character. I am proud to say that they have accomplished much and give God the glory for the incredible talents each actor and actress has developed! Thank you for coming and supporting your favorite actors and supporting Passion For the Arts - we appreciate you so much! With all glory to God, Caryl Lipnick
Principal Characters & students who play them, in no particular order: Students who are multi-cast will switch out between scenes. Jack: Lucy Friesen, Katie Libby, Hannah Davies, Josh Woods, Laeken Halfpap, Cal Halfpap Davey: Sarah Woods, Hailey DeFreitas, Lucy Friesen, Katie Libby, Josh Woods, Niccolo Hawks Les: Rosalyn Langley, Isaac Langley, Hannah Ketcham, Evelyn Hughes Katherine: Leanna Kulp, Isabelle Habib, Driver Storck, Hannah Davies, Hailey DeFreitas, Sarah Woods Crutchie: Madelynn Kulp, Ben Ketcham Weisel: Audrey Henry, Julian Hawks Medda: Emery Halfpap, Audrey Henry Pulitzer: Emery Halfpap, Laeken Halfpap Oscar: Ben Ketcham, Ruth Qiu, Charlie Storck Morris: Claire Dilley, Ruth Qiu, Isabelle Habib
Many, many thanks to our parents who poured in to each of our students! And especially to Christy Henry, without whom this production would not have been possible. Accompanist: Sallie Brown Choreographer: Jen Van Fleet Thanks to First Baptist Church of Lemon Grove!


Portrait of a Lagoon Graduate
Lagoon recognizes the vocation of women as trustees of humanity and provides a culture of freedom and responsibility in which young women thrive. The joy that comes from knowing she is a child of God impels our graduate to positively impact family and society through:
- An understanding of faith and a commitment to personal friendship with God
- Academic excellence that drives her to pursue lifelong learning
- The ability to recognize and articulate truth, and the courage to stand by it
- Self-knowledge that informs her growth in virtue
- A love for beauty in the world, and a sense of responsibility to sustain and create it
- Leadership and a spirit of collaboration that inspire her to serve
* Saint John Paul II, Apostolic Letter, On the Dignity and Vocation of Women, n. 30
This personal, dynamic, integral education shapes a person who can go on to recognize the beauty and depth of each person because she has first been taught to discover this about herself. When you meet a young woman like this, you realize that she will be a tremendous gift to her university community because she has received this transformative educational experience and is poised to share its benefits with others.
Meet Our Alumnae
Many of our Alumni have pursued many different fields, including math, science, engineering, architecture and education. Several have returned to Lagoon to teach and coach and many stay connected to their Alma Mater through various events, where they can share practical advice and their experiences in college with Lagoon students. Alumnae are regular visitors to campus throughout the year as they stay in touch with students and faculty.


MY DREAM JOB! I found an executive affiliate office for Christie's International Realty, my dream place to work one day :)
HAPPY POST-GENERAL CONFERENCE DAY!
What a wonderful weekend of spiritual upliftment! But before I dive into that, I'd like to give a shout-out to Sister Linda Jacobsen and The Rasmussens. Thank you SO MUCH for your kind Easter cards! They touched me, and really meant a lot to me! Missionaries LOVE mail. So thank you :)
So about conference - my favorite (obviously) had to be Elder Holland's. Let us fan our flame of FAITH. No matter what it is that we know... it is ENOUGH. How comforting that is to me, especially on a mission. Sometimes I feel like I don't know as much as I should to be out here, but as long as I can bear testimony of what I DO know - it is enough. What an amazing thing to hear. Gotta love those Apostles of the Lord!
This week we picked up a new investigator! Her name is Sharon and she's originally from Augusta, Georgia. She has had a rough upbringing and isn't a fan of organized religion because of some heinous things that pastors have done to her and her family in the past. Nonetheless, she is a loving and God-fearing woman! She prays everyday and repents everyday. She just needs to know that the Atonement can be truly fulfilled through her coming to church and partaking of the Sacrament. I LOVE how much the Sacrament was talked about in conference! It reiterated how really important it is in our EVERYDAY lives. I encourage you all to contemplate your own personal connection with Christ as you take the Sacrament next week - and see what you're ready to change in order to be closer to Him.
We also met a couple here in the ward named the Bywaters. They have lived in Vienna for over forty years I think. They are both service missionaries for BYU-Idaho in their internship expedition department. They set up appointments for students that fly out to DC so that they can meet companies and such. It's exactly what I did in NYC last year, but for DC. So NATURALLY, I love this couple. They are some GREAT missionaries too. They told us that they sent out a flyer in their neighborhood inviting people to come over one night to learn more about the LDS church when Romney was elected as the GOP candidate. And guess how many people turned up - 27!!! They had 27 people in their house asking about the church! I was amazed and grateful to know of their desire for people to TRULY understand what we believe.
I'm so thankful for this church and for the members in it. I'm thankful for THEIR influence on others. I can't tell you how many doors we knocked where people weren't necessarily interested, but knew of some GREAT members of the church. They even take the time to tell us all about them and why they admire. So keep it up guys! Give our church a good name! Seeing as this is God's true church on the Earth - we should do it justice, right?
Thank you for all you do! LOVE YOU ALL!


Thank you to all that participated in this event! We have our winning couple and we are excited to adorn their upcoming wedding with a lush bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere!
Their love story is the love story of our times and is genuinely authentic. I just love it! We especially love that this love story is being told by the groom-to-be!
George's Version: Love is a funny thing…but how we come to find love in our own lives can be just as funny. I’m an old school kind of guy. I always imagined meeting my wife the “old-fashioned” way like through a family friend or an old flame from the past.
I was waaaaay wrong!!!
MeKayla and I came to know each other in the most unlikely way:
Commenting “Happy Birthday” on someone’s Instagram post.
Talk about timing…
Underneath my very unenthusiastic “Happy Birthday” comment I saw the profile picture of a super-fine chocolate follower “MeKaylajene”. I had to know this girl! So, I did what every man on earth would’ve done, I DM’d her! Nothing special at all, I simply sent her the 🏾♂ (hey) emoji. If you ask her, she’ll say she waited 2 days to respond, but I know the truth. MeKayla messaged me back a few hours later and we talked non-stop every day and night about everything under the sun.
Within a MONTH, we made it official. Yes, we know, we moved very very quickly, however we both knew what we wanted and had to be intentional about it. At that time, MeKayla was finishing up her Master’s degree in Lynchburg and I was living Rutherfordton, NC. We spent so much time getting to know one another and falling madly in love each day.
So, here we are, 22 months later planning a wedding. I proposed to her December 26th, 2019 the day before my birthday. The day was perfect, Mekayla was so surprised!! Her entire family and closes friends were there, along with my family. The night was amazing, everything was perfect.
WOW, that’s all I can say! Being in this position, with this amazing young woman is a testament to how favored I am by God. If I had 1,000,000 opportunities in 1,000,000 alternate universes, there is no way I could have met a woman like MeKayla Jene’. My big cousin and hero, Felicia always told me, “You’ll know when you have the right one!” As always, she was right. Like the old saints in the country would say, “I KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT I KNOW” and as we approach this special day, we hope that you all will extend your prayers, love, excitement and wisdom. WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!!!! I’M TOO HYPE.
Phew....I shed a tear of joy each time I read this story because I feel the excitement and an overflow of an assured love that this couple has for each other. We praise God for their union. If you are looking for love out there.....well Love will probably find you and in the most unlikely way too! Keep an open mind and an open heart!
I hope you are all safe and surrounded by love🖤


SERVE ON SUNDAYS
Prayer Team - This team is all about prayer. We believe powerful moments happen when they are soaked in prayer. The prayer team meets regularly to pray for our gatherings and peoples needs. If faith and fervency are precious to you consider joining this team.
HOSTING/Greeting - There is nothing like walking into a house that feels like a home. This team welcomes people into the heart of Crown and Anchor. They bring clarity and kindness to those that join us for our gatherings. If you love making people feel welcome this is your team.
FUEL TEAM - "...he who refreshes others, will himself be refreshed." Proverbs 11:25
This team serves those who serve. They bring energy, and resource people to be at their best for our community.
CROWN KIDS - From the first day we gathered we believe children's ministry should be more than just babysitting. This team invests in the next generation through teaching, serving, listening and prayer. They create a safe place for kids to thrive.
House Keeping - Environment is everything. This team focuses on the aesthetic and ambience of our gatherings. Making our space both welcoming and sacred is a passion of ours, if it’s yours, please sign up to this team.
Middle School Youth - We've got this dream. Middle schoolers gathering and growing in passion for God. Meeting regularly and developing strong bonds based on love for Jesus. From camps, to events, to quality time in discipleship - we want them to grow and go further than us. If you share that dream, this team is for you.
If you are interested in serving on any of these teams,
email our staff at firstname.lastname@example.org


Helping others has always been one of the top priorities of church communities.
Through charity work and cooperation with other institutions the sense of being a community is sort of accomplished and gives more meaning to what it is to become a human rather than just sitting through hours of seminars and lectures. GCF South Metro, my family’s home church, is not exempted from charity work.
To be honest, I don’t think I’ve stayed long enough to witness GCF’s biggest efforts in charity work but it’s fair enough to say that I’m updated every time we go back to church. GCF doesn’t simply stop in one community, that’s the biggest thing about this church. They spread to different places in order to spread the word of God and along with these activities, the church assesses the needs of the community members and how compatible it is with the capabilities of the church. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming to see such huge efforts towards reaching every single community that is available but this is what’s amazing about this church’s pledge to faith and service.
However, a church cannot be perfect.
It is true that GCF has reached a thousand souls by the word of God, education, food, and other necessities but we could not fully be assured whether or not these actions are completely compatible with the community they’re serving. There is still a lot of room for improvement and that is actually a good thing. It is difficult to believe that there is one institution out there that could perfect their programs and completely be compatible with their chosen communities. GCF South Metro’s efforts towards the greater good could compensate for this imperfection and so can the will of other institutions/churches.


It’s been a long painful road. Hubby’s grandpa is dying of cancer. Everyone in the family has been doing a wonderful job lovingly and tirelessly taking care of him 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Yesterday, he decided that he was ready and asked to be disconnected from his feeding tube. Nobody is taking this very easily. However, he said some very sweet things to grandma and the rest of the family, letting us know that it’s okay and he loves us.
Lord, please help me find the right words of comfort to help this family through their grief. Please cradle them and take their sadness and replace it with joy, because Your ever faithful and humble servant is coming home to You. Someday we will all be reuinited in Your house where a room has been already been prepared for us. Amen.