Jesus became sin for us. When died on cross he became sin. His Father said no to him. And Jesus became our righteousness. Therefore, if we repent turn to Jesus we are blameless before our Father.
John 1:1-13 (ESV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.
8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.
9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.
11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.
12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
Man does not decide follow Jesus. Jesus decides who comes into his kingdom. Jesus came as a man to die for us. We are born by Holy Spirit.
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Psalms 124:1-8 (ESV)
1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side— let Israel now say—
2 if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us,
3 then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us;
4 then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us;
5 then over us would have gone the raging waters.
6 Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth!
7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped!
8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
We would be swept away if the Lord didn’t protect us. Help comes from the Lord. Jesus redeems us. If you are in trouble, cry out to the Lord.
Proverbs 5:1-23 (NIV)
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight,
2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil;
4 but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.
5 Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.
6 She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths are crooked, but she knows it not.
7 Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say.
8 Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house,
9 lest you give your best strength to others and your years to one who is cruel,
10 lest strangers feast on your wealth and your toil enrich another man’s house.
11 At the end of your life you will groan, when your flesh and body are spent.
12 You will say, “How I hated discipline! How my heart spurned correction!
13 I would not obey my teachers or listen to my instructors.
14 I have come to the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly.”
15 Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well.
16 Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?
17 Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers.
18 May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
19 A loving doe, a graceful deer– may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love.
20 Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress? Why embrace the bosom of another man’s wife?
21 For a man’s ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths.
22 The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast.
23 He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.
Drinking from your own cistern God made me vow faithful to Debbie.
Hosea 3:1-5 (ESV)
1 And the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even as the LORD loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins.”
2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley.
3 And I said to her, “You must dwell as mine for many days. You shall not the whore, or belong to another man; so will I also be to you.”
4 For the children of Israel shall dwell many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or pillar, without ephod or household gods.
5 Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the LORD their God, and David their king, and they shall come in fear to the LORD and to his goodness in the latter days.
I’M amazed at God’s grace. Imagine if your unfaithful wife on slave block would you redeem your wife.
One of Florence and the Machine’s songs is Shake Out! She’s getting rid of bad memories. The gospel is the only thing that gets rid of bad memories. Your are blameless in the sight of the gospel. You don’t have a past anymore. You are forgiven all your mistakes. And your faith is counted as righteousness by God.
Romans 8:31-39 (ESV)
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
33 Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised— who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
36 As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,
39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Genesis 15:1-6 (ESV)
1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”
2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
3 And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.”
4 And behold, the word of the LORD came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.”
5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
6 And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.


- Officials in a tournament responsible for upholding the spirit and the rules determined by the sponsor. Charnay and King Renй both refer to the judges as diseurs.
Medieval glossary. 2014.
Look at other dictionaries:
Judges — Judges † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Judges The seventh book of the Old Testament, second of the Early Prophets of the Hebrew canon. I. TITLE The Hebrew name of the book was transliterated by Origen Safateím, and by St. Jerome… … Catholic encyclopedia
Judges — 1 Judges 2 Judges 3 Judges 4 Judges 5 Judges 6 Judges 7 Judges 8 Judges 9 Judges 10 Judges 11 Judges 12 Judges 13 … The King James version of the Bible
judges — index tribunal Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Judges — [juj′iz] n. a book of the Bible telling the history of the Jews from the death of Joshua to the birth of Samuel: abbrev. Judg, Jg, Jgs, or Jud … English World dictionary
Judges 2 — 1 And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. 2 And ye shall make no… … The King James version of the Bible
judges — The archetypal judge was Moses, who delegated some judicial responsibilities to local officials (Deut. 16:18–20; 17:2–13). Before the monarchy there was no standing army in Israel and charismatic leaders arose who acted with courage and earned… … Dictionary of the Bible
Judges — noun a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges • Syn: ↑Book of Judges • Instance Hypernyms: ↑book • Part Holonyms: ↑Prophets, ↑Nebiim, ↑Old Testament … Useful english dictionary
Judges — /juj iz/, n. (used with a sing. v.) a book of the Bible containing the history of Israel under the judges and covering the period between the death of Joshua and the accession to the throne by Saul. Abbr.: Jud. * * * … Universalium
Judges — n. 7th book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under political and religious leaders known as the judges … English contemporary dictionary
Judges — Judg•es [[t]ˈdʒʌdʒ ɪz[/t]] n. (used with a sing. v.) bib a book of the Bible containing the history of Israel under the judges, covering the period from the death of Joshua to the accession of Saul … From formal English to slang


The Assist Local Foundation is a Christian 501c3 organization whose purpose is to provide support through recruiting volunteers to serve local organizations and charities, and connect the various members of local churches to the needs within their local communities. The Assist Local Foundation operates several ministries under the name the Assist Local Network.
The vision of The Assist Local Network is to promote, facilitate, and lead high quality community service events at which the not yet believing community would experience the reality and relevance of Jesus through the service of Christ Followers, and provide to those who participate an opportunity to share the love of Jesus by serving our community, to invite their not yet believing friends, and to building authentic Christ honoring relationships that will transform them into passionate and productive followers of Jesus.
The Assist Local Network concept was born out of an accumulation of more than 30 years of community service work beginning in Santa Ana, CA. In the late 1970’s, Operation Love was co-founded by the founder of the Assist Local Foundation to serve those in poverty in Santa Ana, California. During the time that Operation Love served the community, the City of Santa Ana awarded Operation Love the prestigious LISA Award (Let’s Improve Santa Ana community service award) for having the most effect on poverty and improving the quality of life for those in need.
The mission of The Assist Local Network is to connect various members of local churches to gather as ONE BODY to work together with community members to meet needs within our communities through our following ministries:
- HandOuts 4 Hope
- Super Seniors
- Support 4 Soldiers
- Local Veterans Support
- Projects 4HOPE
- Good Samaritan Team
Assist Local Foundation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian public charity. We have been recognized by the IRS and the State of California as a tax exempt organization; all donations are tax deductible in full or in part. Our tax exempt status can be found in the IRS website at: IRS Exempt Organization Check


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St. Brigid’s crosses have been hand crafted in honor of Brigid of Kildare a patron saint of Ireland for whom a feast is held on the 1st of February each year. It is said that she created the first cross out of woven rushes and used it to introduce a pagan man to the Christian faith converting him shortly before his death. The crosses were placed over doors to grant protection from evil to the inhabitants of the home.
Carry the story & the protection it brings with you in a one of a kind style that is sure to have everyone asking for a closer look. With its appealing two-tone design it will look great both with casual outfits and for occasions requiring more dressy apparel.


Bells and Pies
Saturday December 17 at 3:00 PM
Grand Lake Community Chapel 8025 East Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle, MI, United States
Stay in the Know! Here’s what’s Happening at the Chapel
QUESTIONS? ! If you have any questions regarding Chapel functions or activities please contact Council Chair Larry Fields at 595-2759, Pastor Karen or Pastor Greg or Cheryl in the church Office. .
WANT TO TALK? If you have a concern and would like to speak with one of our pastors, please feel free to contact them at the chapel office or by calling their home at (989) 474-9116.
Are You Interested in Becoming a Chapel Member?
There will be a new member group starting soon. If you would like to become a member of the Chapel please contact Pastors Karen and Greg.
We will love God with all of our hearts and we will love our neighbors. We will baptize believers, nurture followers of Jesus and teach and obey God's Word as the Supreme authority.


"Come Let Us Reason Together..."
"Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." (Isaiah 1:18)
Absolutely amazing! God, the creator of you and me, asks us to reason with Him. Unbelievable! Read that sentence again. God, the creator, actually asks us, His creation, to stop and consider that even though our sins are as scarlet and red like crimson, a deep, dark colored stain, He is still willing to have mercy on us, pardon us, forgive us, wash us and take away the red crimson stain of our sins and make them as white as snow, and like wool, in His eyes.
He says He will put our sins away from us "as far as the east is from the west" (Psalms 103:12) and "remember them no more" (Isaiah 43:25), if we will repent, turn to Him and love Him with a whole heart. All simply because He loves us and wants us to be with Him.
How can we possibly say "no" to Him? How can we not readily accept His lovingkindness and mercy?
"...wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." (Psalms 51:7)
"For great is thy mercy towards me..." (Psalms 86:13)
"How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! (Psalms 36:7-9)
Click on the button below to hear the song, "Come Let Us Reason", composed and performed by Ken Medema on vocal and piano, who puts this incredible passage of Scripture to music in a most beautiful way.
Read And/Or Search The Scriptures
"...they...searched the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so."


Biologists, Health Scientists, Policy Makers, Social Scientists
Christian Bioethics is a non-ecumenical, interdenominational Journal, exploring the content-full commitments of the Christian faiths regarding the meaning of human life, sexuality, suffering, illness, and death within the context of medicine and health care. Seeks not to gloss over the differences among the faiths, but to underscore the content-full moral commitments that separate and give moral substance. Interdenominational editors and contributions from different Christian perspectives.
Fresh, novel, critical, and controversial by taking the content of Christianity seriously, while frankly assessing how different Christian faiths and different policies authentically realize that content with respect to bioethical issues. This non-ecumenical approach to Christian bioethics, guided by the usual secular scholarly standards, offers a forum for the extended and vigorous exploration of issues at the interface of theology, moral theory, and health care.
Within the framework of traditional Christian moral commitments, contemporary bioethical and health care policy issues will be examined, i.e, abortion, allocation of scarce resources, character of appropriate hospital chaplaincy, fetal experimentation, fetal tissue in treatment, genetic engineering, use of critical care units, differences between ordinary and extraordinary treatment, euthanasia, free and informed consent, competency determinations, the meaning of mental illness, the significance of pain, suffering, death, and 3rd-party assisted reproduction


Built by the famous Brescian architect Antonio Corbellini (1781), the design for the construction of the new church, in Baroque style, was presented on 31 July 1740 by Nobile Innocenzo Moniga and the parish priest Don Matteo Alberini. In the opinion of some historians, the works for the rebuilding of the new parish would begin in 1749; a serious incident shocked the community of San Felice, one of the pillars that supported the central dome of the new church collapsed destroying in the process the nearby walls. In 1750, the works continued but the community was in constant need of money to pay the workers and for the countless materials, so much so that in 1976 the works were stopped for economic reasons. In 1958, the Municipality, heir and administrator of the Mount of Piety withdrew from the holy mountain the funds needed to resume construction of the church. The parish church of San Felice is dedicated to the patron saints Saint Felice, Saint Adauto and Saint Flavia, whose relics are now kept inside the main altar, above which stands the altarpiece of Romanino from the sixteenth century. It also recalls the inside of the altar of Our Lady of the Rosary, the altar of SS. Sacramento, the main altar, the pulpit in the centre of the church, the altar of St. John the Baptist, the altar of S. Antonio da Padova, the altar of S. Rocco, the altar of S. Bartolomeo.


St. Paul’s News
St. Paul’s Celebrates 156 years of Mission and Ministry
St. Paul’s will have several special events planned for Sunday Morning, October 3rd, including organ music to remind us of Leo Sowerby’s compositions for Wa-Li-Ro. The recent repairs to the organ have it sounding better than it has in many years. All are invited to join us on Sunday morning October 3rd. The members and friends of St. Paul’s help maintain the historic building. We give thanks for all those who continue to help maintain this local landmark. We especially thank those who contributed to the Panting For Tomorrow Fund, the donor who provided the total kitchen renovation, Food Pantry donors, and those important donations we use for day-to-day expenses. St. Paul’s is still collecting pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland. We hope to fill our 19th 5-gallon bucket this fall. Drop off your pull tabs on Sunday morning, October 3rd, or any time this month.
Blessing of the Pets: Oct. 3rd at 4 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), is known for his love for God’s creation. In his “Canticle of the Creatures,” he reveals how all creation is connected in one family under God’s loving care. It is common for Episcopal Churches to offer a blessing for pets on a Sunday near his feast day (Oct. 4th). This year St. Paul’s offers the 10th annual blessing of the pets on our labyrinth at 4 p.m. (scheduled after the antique car parade is over). All kinds of animals are welcome but we encourage them to be in a carrier or on a leash. One year, we had pet rats appear on leashes!. Even if you do not have a pet to bring, join in our prayers and celebration of God’s creation.
American Legion Post 542 invites all veterans to attend a veteran recognition and pinning at 11 a.m. on October 8th. One of the many organizations who recognize veteran will make a presentation as part of the 100th birthday events for Post 542. We hope for good weather as we gather at the Bahney residence overlooking the bay. Please sign up in advance by contacting Legion Chaplain Mary L. Staley at firstname.lastname@example.org. Veterans may bring their friends. Everyone is encouraged to carpool.
Food Pantry Welcomes Donations & Provides a Variety of Assistance
The community Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church welcomes donations. At this time of year, we can be a great place for cottagers to drop off their unused items from the summer. We love seeing some of the unusual items arriving in the fall. Please do not drop off opened or expired items. We want to provide safe and reliable items on our shelves. You can drop off items when the pantry is open or call for a pre-arranged drop off time when someone can meet you at the door.
Food Pantry Hours
Food Pantry Hours for October 2021 to April 2022 will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The door is open for any community member to pick up or drop off items. Anyone can call to arrange for a pick-up time outside these hours. St. Paul’s can also provide other types of assistance in the winter months. Need a winter coat? Need to pay for a flight to the mainland for a doctor’s appointment? Need assistance paying the rent or other bills? Need something the Food Pantry doesn’t stock? Please call the Rev. Mary L. Staley at 419-285-5981, or stop by the church office. All requests are confidential. No forms to complete like other community service agencies.
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Steve DeNeff - Philippians 3:10-4:1. What happens after we believe? What do we do next, and what if nothing happens? Many Christians complain that their lives are not what they expected, not even after they were “saved.” Have they done something wrong? Has God over-promised and under-performed? Or were they wrong about what it means to be “saved?” This message will re-examine conversion in the light of Paul’s experience and contemporary Christianity and show how this effects our lives, as individuals, and our church.
Steve DeNeff - Philippians 3:1-12. At the core of our church is a mission, and at the core of that mission is the pursuit of God in Christ as he is manifest in the Word, the Gospel and the Church. Today’s culture has challenged the Church’s commitment to these three things - offering substitutes that have only a form of godliness - but every disciple and every church will ultimately be measured by their pursuit of them.
Steve DeNeff - Psalm 100. Saying “thank you” is one of the first things we learn as a child, yet the words can seem shallow when there is lots to be thankful for. Perhaps that is the plight of most, even poor Americans. The more we have, the more we notice what we don’t have. Yet “thanksgiving” and “praise” v.4) mean something different in the Psalms. Here they are not just words, but rituals. They are not just manners, but ways of life. What if saying “thank you” is more than good etiquette; what if it’s good therapy? And what if it changes more than our attitude; what if it actually changes the outcome? At the heart of Israel’s worship (v.2) is the knowledge that we belong to God (v.3) and that it is his nature to take care of his own (v.5).
Steve DeNeff - Psalm 130-131. As Americans we are not accustomed to waiting nor do we wait for the right things. This song, sung on the temple steps by a seeker on his way into worship, describes one whose heart is pure even if the rest of him is not. He was once in the depths (v.1) and has found God’s forgiveness (v.4), but he has not yet found redemption (v.7). Here on the steps, between forgiveness and redemption, he waits (v.5-6) for himself and for his people. One day, he/they will be what God created him/them to be. Meanwhile, he quiets himself like a child in his mother’s arms (131:2), content for now yet longing to be what he was created to be. What are you waiting for? And what are you doing while you wait? If we wait for the right things, and we wait in the right way, God will fulfill His promise to redeem us in the end.
Steve DeNeff - Psalm 32. The desire for innocence is a primal instinct. Just as we seem inclined to do what is wrong, we are inclined to cover it up (v.1), to “keep silent” (v.3) until we can stand it no more (v.4). Then we admit to our sin and discover that our innocence lies, not away from guilt, but through it… on the other side of it (v.5). With new confidence and enthusiasm we cling to God who does even more than we ask for, who not only covers our sin (v.1) but surrounds us with songs of deliverance (v.7). At the end of our innocence is the beginning of God’s unfailing love (v.10).
Alex Mandura - Psalm 88. Darkness. Loss. Overwhelmed. Grief. Desolation. Abandoned. These are sobering words that describe a season of life we are in, or perhaps someone in our circle of relationships. What do we do when these dark nights arise? More often than not our response is mixed with blaming God, ourselves or others. Our actions range from avoidance, forsaking others or even providing insufficient attempts to resolve the spiritual desert we are in. Psalm 88 gives us the story of a person walking through such a season, that doesn’t have a clear resolution, yet shows us that the response in the midst is the hope we are looking for.
Emily Vermilya - Psalm 23 is often referred to as the most widely-known Psalm in the Bible. We learn it early in our journeys with Christ and recite it often. But there is a distinct differences in knowing the Psalm and living it. As a Psalm of assurance, Psalm 23 is intended as a Psalm for living—providing us with an expression of confidence in God, our great Shepherd who will provide for every need.
Steve DeNeff - Psalm 31. In the last twenty years, we’ve seen the rise of a new intolerance for, not just the “religious” but the “righteous” in particular. Around the world, and especially in America, the people of God have become the subject of criticism and scorn. The righteous have been labeled, “intolerant, irrelevant and extreme,” and not only by their enemies, but by their friends “who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts.” We are like "a city under siege,” (31:21). In response to our critics, Christians today have resorted to a few strategies designed to protect them but, so far, each has only made things worse. In this Psalm - a prayer to Yahweh - another strategy emerges for dealing with our critics and this one has helped preserve us for centuries.
Steve DeNeff - Psalm 27. Terror… threat… intimidation… anxiety… dread and the failure of nerve. It seems like a low-grade fear has gripped the soul of our nation, our neighborhoods and even our leaders. At the bottom of our trouble is a deep and subtle fear… of failure, of rejection, of loss, of each other. Yet the Psalmist, whose circumstances were more dire than our own, found a way to conquer his fears, not by casting them out but by finding God in them: “He will conceal me there when trouble comes,” (v.4, NLT). What has fear kept you from doing? What have you settle for, or settled into, that is below you due to your fear? What would you do, or try to do, if you knew you could not fail?
Beau Hamner - Psalm 116. God is present with us through both through periods of blessing and periods of struggle. In both, He listens attentively to our prayers of joy and our prayers of lament. He responds through graciousness, compassion, and protection. Our response to His action should not be one of ambivalence or inaction. Instead we are called to fulfill our vows we have made to God and respond to Him with thanks before all His people.


One doesn’t have to look too far to realize that manhood is in a state of confusion. Men are easily stumped when it comes to dealing with honest questions like, “When does a boy become a man?” or “How do you define ‘manhood’?” At Grace, we seek to create environments where men grow in their understanding of God’s inspiring, challenging, fulfilling design for manhood—at home, at work and in community. The knowledge gained and relationships developed will become invaluable. To learn more about our Men's Ministry, contact Pastor Kelly.
We seek to grow together as we study God's Word and apply it to our lives. One way we accomplish this is through our Men's Fraternity studies. This series is designed by Dr. Robert Lewis to give men a clear, working definition of manhood while coming to grips with their own broken view of what a man is.
Wednesday mornings @ 6 am
Studying A Man and His Story
We're examining the influences, both positive and negative, on our concept of manhood. Many guys are either running from or trying to compensate for painful experiences in their past. Until we "lift the manhole cover on our hearts" and look within, we face the very real danger of our past adversely affecting our relationships and sense of mission in life.
Wednesday evenings @ 6:45pm
Studying A Man and His Fatherhood
By God's good design, our greatest realm of influence is in the home. Yet many of us grew up with absent fathers, whether physically or emotionally . How do we avoid the easy default mode of passivity and avoidance of stepping into arenas where we have to admit, "I don't know what to do?"
We seek to share the love of Christ with others. One way we accomplish this is at our annual Father/Son Camping Trip. This event is looked forward to with great anticipation by our members and their unbelieving friends. The trip is an overnight event in late September designed to create meaningful interaction between fathers and their sons.


The Catholic Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, Boy Scouts of America, and other organizations may have failed to protect children from abuse. Some abuse survivors may be able to pursue legal action.
Attorneys are exploring legal action against the Boy Scouts of America for cases in which it may have failed to prevent child abuse by scoutmasters.
For many victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests, their best hope for justice may be filing a lawsuit against the Catholic Church.
Victims who were sexually abused as children by Jehovah's Witness congregation members may be able to seek legal justice.


Happy Thursday to you! I find it interesting that, just when we think we have it all figures out, something changes. I try to remember that blessed are the flexible... for they shall not break. we never know exactly what God has in store for us... life certainly is full of surprises and how much easier is it if I am ready to allow God to change my plans. This coming Saturday we had tried to schedule Beach Baptisms... but it is not God's timing... and that is OK. I am excited to see what He has in store for us instead... and also how amazing these baptisms will be when it is the right time.
I am thinking about the other areas God calls me to be flexible... to wait on Him... He always comes through. He always directs, always guides... the problem lies with me when I fail to listen or allow Him to be in control. Zephaniah 3:17 keeps going through my mind...
"The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing."
HE is mighty to save! and He actually takes great delight in me... and in you...
When this is at the forefront of my thoughts... nothing else seems to matter... much :)


I JUST PRAY THIS STORY WON’T CHANGE YOUR FAITH!
From the desk of UMOKE KINGSLEY..
A TIME LIKE THIS; faith is tested.
What does a faithful fellow do?
A faithful fellow fears, but holds strongly to his/her faith no matter the odds; he fears because fear is inherent in man; no wonder Jesus Christ feared death, but refused to be ruined and ripped off his faith by fear.
At this time Church witness terror we must live up to what we believe, faith is a lifestyle.”so do not be afraid of people…”Matt 10: 26. Verse 28 says: do not be afraid of those who kill the body but can not kill the soul; rather be afraid of God, who can destroy both body and soul in hell”
But we must make use our reasons.
“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves”Matt10: 16, verse21 “Men will hand over their own brothers to be put to death, and father will do the same to their children; children will turn against their parents and have them put to death”
At this time South Eastern part of Nigeria is pregnant of terrorism; and almost nine months to delivery, we must consolidate and firm our faith because the delivery will be hemorrhagic (bloody, bleeding), the innocent Christian faithful were massacred at St.Philips Catholic church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo L. G. A, Anambra State. During Sunday Morning Mass: 6th August, 2017.
Let this concern you because you or your relatives might be victimized.
Do well to pray for them.
God help us!
By: Umoke Kingsley


For the past two weeks, Gus Bilirakis has been in the local news for hosting a couple of workshops on identity theft. Good for him.
But much more common are stories like the one I got today. I would say 60-75% of the coverage of Gus is on Greek-related issues. Here is the link to the latest, along with an excerpt:
"Friday a Kiev issue of the Kommersant daily reported that Denisenko met with Republican Senators George Voinovich and Sam Brownback, and Gus Bilirakis, the head of the support group to the Greek Orthodox Church in the House of Representatives."
A few thoughts came to mind as I read this:
- "...head of the support group to the Greek Orthodox Church in the House of Representatives." WTF? Support group for a church in Congress? Is this the best use of Gus' time in Washington?
- If Gus Bilirakis puts that much time and energy into supporting the Greek Orthodox Church in Congress, shouldn't his votes reflect his religious values? If so, then why did he vote against giving more poor children healtchare through the S-CHIP program?
- Is this another example of Gus pandering to one of his two big constituencies (Greeks and veterans) while ignoring the rest of us?


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One is not required to understand the theological depths of the Mystery to believe in its Truth. Do you know what fruit you bear? What is the point of praying for dead persons if not to only feed your own greed to be wisked straight to heaven and save your self the pain. Such greed will only prolong your time there maby even indefinitely. Our prayers and masses are great help to empty purgatory let us all unite in this community for the holy souls.
Unlike the Old Testament sacrifices which could never take away sin, the perfect sacrifice of Christ is exactly that, perfect and which carries the force of complete.
Official Catholic teaching affirms a distinction between the actual occurrence on Calvary and the mass which purports to represent or re-offer it. They at least recognize that Calvary itself cannot be repeated. Apparently we may have to agree to disagree. But you are right that one position is false - and which I do appreciate. Your concern that I reject the Lord is commendable. I also have the identical concern for you because you accept as the Lord that which is not Him. It is good at least to know what one believes.
Some people believe that everything is true and in which case, nothing would be true and discussion pointless. It would be like saying that "nothing is true At least there are clear alternatives in view here. The mass is either a repetition of Calvary, or, with all due respect to sincerity and good faith, it is idolatry, as are other things the faithful are encouraged to pursue. I would say that only the saints will be in heaven with the rest in hell.
So one may ask oneself: Am I a saint? Purgatory is an admission that the Church offers no clear knowable assurance of ultimate entrance to heaven. Salvation is to be found in commitment to Jesus Christ, not in a church, not yours, not mine. He is the door to the church not vice versa. It is true that some apostles thought they had a monopoly but Jesus rebuked them for thinking and acting so.
Is my church perfect? No it is not, nor would anyone in it say so. A Church that claims absolute perfection of ex cathedra teaching needs only one provable exception to disprove the claim as is the case with all propositions based on always and never. But that could only be discussed where both parties agreed on what level of evidence constituted proof. Maybe this is too long for this forum.
By the way, I have read Scott Hahn's book also titles by Karl Keating and Stephen Ray -also articles by Patrick Madrid and others- all very well and honestly written - so I have a degree of familiarity. Very nice accounts that I recommend everyone to read. In fact it is a duty that our Holy Mother the Church entrusted us many centuries ago to read the lives of the saints because here we may find a number of graces that we couldn't get otherwise.
By these accounts we may find the true desire of God, the true desire to go to Heavens to dwell here with His Son the Christ. But there is one thing currentlylacking: The fear of Hell. I am apalled how many modernist faithfuls strongly denie the existence of Hell and even doubt that of the Purgatory because they say that God's love cannot make any among of his children to suffer.
That is because they are forgetting that God is Love, yes. Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross was once and for all for our salvation through God's love. But the sins we didn't atone enough on Earth should be atoned in Purgatory, so far as we begged Him to forgive us and repented before dying. Therese of Lisieux asked for prayers from St. Purgatory must truly exist, when a Soul first appears before the judgement throne of God, there it will see as if a video of it's entire life span on earth and that soul will know that it is unable to see God face to face in the Beatific Vision because of an earthly life of sin and imperfection that it would not be able to withstand such Perfection because of such sin and imperfection that must be expiated.
I would like to point out two things to people that believe only a Catholic can enter heaven. Who are we to say that Jesus and God have not prepared one,or numerous ways, for non-Catholics to enter heaven through Him after their time on earth. With Jesus and God, all things are possible. And many things possible that we can not even think of. Do not limit God, for He is limitless.
Purgatory is a trillion times better than hell because there, we have hope of seeing God someday. As mother angelica puts it: strive for heaven but accept purgatory with open arms. Prayer for All those Who Have Died I culled this beautiful prayer from the Internet, which was itself drawn from the Byzantine Divine Liturgy, and changed a few wordings.
We are told this prayer reminds us that Christ's victory over death brings to all of us the possibility of eternal rest. So, we beseech You, give rest to your servants who have departed this life. Grant it to those who, from Adam until now, have adored you or have searched for you in the depths of their hearts, to our fathers and mothers, to our kinsmen and friends, to all men and women who have passed their road to You, by a thousand ways, in all conditions and ages, forgive their transgressions and, by the sufferings you have endured for our sake, make them all worthy to enter your heavenly kingdom.
Amen" I also want to share this prayer which I made and recite specifically for all those who died in miserable circumstances: "O FATHER GOD, hear your suffering children, especially the cries of those who died in miserable circumstances. We pray for those who died in war, those who died by deliberate or accidental violence.
We pray for those who died feeling unloved, betrayed or bitter; for those who died by their own hand, feeling overwhelmed by too many problems; we pray for all those who died thinking that there is no God who knew and cared for them. We pray for those who had remained in debasing poverty until their death; for those who died only after a long and painful sickness. We pray for those who died away from home; for those who died having no one to care for them; for those who died in lonely isolation; for those who died consumed by hatred or unforgiveness; we pray for those who died with a rage in their hearts, which questioned your very existence.
May your mercy be upon them. May you give them the joy that eluded them in life. May Eternal Light shine upon them, and may they rest in Your peace. Raoul, Thanks for sharing these two beautiful prayers! Glenn Dallaire. I have a question. Doesn't the bible say when you confess your sins, the GOD Will forgive make them as white as snow and remember them no more. I am a new Catholic and feel strongly called to pray for the dead, but did not know how to do so. There are many, many new Catholics who need basic help like this. Also, when I was in rcia, the nun who taught it didn't believe in confession and didn't teach it to candidates.
I would like to answer two questions which I will paraphrase here : a Isn't it greedy to say prayers for dead people because you actually only want to go to heaven? My personal answer : NO. Personally I long to go to heaven because my Lord and my King is there and my heart yearns to be with Him. And I feel pity for those in purgatory who are not allowed to be in His Presence. I believe that they, more than me, feel the pain of separation.
This pain is all-encompassing and heartbreaking for me to the point of being unable to sleep sometimes. If they in purgatory can feel it more keenly than me, then I truly pity them and I want them to be free of this pain. And so I pray for their release. If you have brothers and sisters caged in torment, wouldn't you do everything you could to free them? And if you're thinking whether or not I am crazy I am thinking why you aren't feeling the same.
This has been answered in some of the other comments. In simple words, God is Love, Mercy and Justice. He is a very fair God. He loves us unconditionally and expects us to do the same. But do we?? Therefore, there is expiation. Besides, dare any one of us say we are sinless? And if we have even the slightest stain of sin, how can we enter Heaven? Thanks Anonymous for your comments. I wholeheartedly agree! May God bless you and your loved ones, -Glenn Dallaire. Also, as someone else said, Bl.
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Anne Catherine Emmerich's revelations support this. I would like to know which other mystics speak of non-Catholics in Purgatory, as these are all I know of. Great is His justice, but still more inconceivable is His mercy. He damns only those who are determined not to be converted; they who have a spark of good will are saved I have seen in Purgatory Protestants who were pious in their ignorance; they are very desolate, for no prayers are offered for them I saw that by our prayer and suffering, many a soul who labours not during life, can be converted and saved at the hour of death.
Who knows how many accept God in their final moments e. The Church's teaching about "no salvation outside the Church" is often misunderstood. Pope Pius IX and others have confirmed that those who labour in invincible ignorance which only God can determine can be saved this can be inferred from The Council of Trent's teachings on justification. How is this possible if they are not Catholic? We are not told how this is the case, just as we are not told exactly how predestination works.
What we do know is that all those who die in a state of grace which is offered to all by means of an act of perfect contrition are mystically united to the Church, which is One. Therefore, they are part of the Church. Read this from 'The Catechism Explained', : If, however, a man, through no fault of his own, remains outside the Church, he may be saved if he lead a God-fearing life; for such a one is to all intents and purposes a member of the Catholic Church.
The majority of men who have been brought up in heresy think that they belong to the true Church; their error is not due to hatred of God. A man who leads a good life and has the love of God in his heart, really belongs to the Church, and such a one is saved, not by his heresy, but by belonging to the Church.
Peter said: "In every nation he that feareth God and worketh justice is acceptable to Him" Acts x. Gregory the Great, "embraces all the just from Abel to the last of the elect at the end of the world. They do not belong to the body of the Church, that is, they are not externally in union with the Church, but they are of the soul of the Church, i. Thus the Catholic Church has members both visible and invisible. The visible members are those who have been received into the Church by Baptism The invisible members are those who without any fault of their own are outside the Church leading- God-fearing lives.
William Most has written well in his article about how a pagan can be saved if he sins mortally. This article can be found on EWTN. I want to share with you some good news. The Bible is God's word and gives you direction on how you get to Heaven. You do not need to fear death. You don't have to worry about someone praying you out of purgatory or attaining salvation through works. If you are serious about knowing the truth and learning about God through his Word not religion, please check out the many resources at AreYouSavedNow.
Why not offer the Heroic Act of Charity for those in purgatory? This Heroic Act of Charity is the completely unselfish offering to God of all the satisfactory value of one's prayers and good works plus the value of any that might be offered for one after one's death for the benefit of the Souls in Purgatory, rather than for oneself. The "satisfactory value" of a good work is its value with regard to making up for our sins and reducing our stay in Purgatory. However, the "meritorious value" of our good works is inalienable, i.
Moreover, a person who has made the Heroic Act may still pray for himself, friends and other intentions. The Heroic Act is revocable at will and is not a vow. Its actual ratification depends on the will of God. By making this act with purity of intention, one is relying upon the mercy of God and the prayers of the Communion of Saints to assist his soul after death.
Using a spell is a very dangerous thing to do Beautiful post! I think it's helpful for people to keep in mind the dogma that there is no salvation outside the Catholic Church. There is, of course, the plausibility of invincible ignorance of the Catholic Church. However, VERY few people could boast that.
I would recommend reading the words of the Popes, Church councils, and saints on this subject. Are the souls in Purgatory at a higher level than guardian angels? Though in Purgatory, we are spirits that have been saved and need additional purification. Guardian angels are higher only than the corporal humans. I think there is a misunderstanding here of the words, outside the church there is no salvation. It does not mean that if you are not catholic you can not be saved. It only means that their salvation even if they do not share our faith will still be through the prayers and sacrifices of the catholic church, the bride of Christ.
Outside the church they cannot go to heaven because it is through the power given to the church by Jesus that they will be loosed from purgatory. I don't know if I missed it, but this is a good place to mention the prayer given by Jesus to St. Gertrude the Great, which, when said, releases a thousand souls from Purgatory: "Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most Precious Blood of thy Divine Son Jesus,in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the Universal church, those in my own home and within my family.
If a soul receives no benefit from our prayers while they are in the lowest part of purgatory - what would then be the point of praying for them? This disturbs me because we don't know when or if they will ever benefit from sacrifices made for them. It would seem to me that would be the place they would be most of need of prayers, yet God withholds those benefits from them while they are there. Should I pray for my daughter anyway not knowing if she receives the benefit? No prayer is ever wasted We as part of the Church Militant need only trust in the Lord and offer Him all our help.
Your daughter's soul will be going through what it needs most People who i new died keep coming into my mind and i see there faces i do pray for them i have a strong faith my heart is sore for them is this normal joseph goddess. Suddenly, surprisingly, exactly how I still haven't discerned, there on my Smartphone's browser was the home page display of Joseph Moloney's post on Purgatory. Since the St. Gertrude Prayer is all about releasing souls from Purgatory, and our own underestimation or forgetfulness of Purgatory's pains and duration tends to be chronic for most of us Catholics, presenting Mr.
Maloney's post provides welcome reminders, both to pray as frequently as possible for the Poor Souls, and to clean up our own acts so as to have to spend little or no time in Purgatory on our final road to Heaven. Joseph Moloney 1. What is a state of grace? Mortal vs. Purgatory is a good place! Not exactly Heaven, definitely not hell, but is akin to the gate to Heaven. Through confession, Jesus removes the nails of sin. Clement of Alexandria says that by punishment after death men must expiate every least sin before they can enter heaven.
Purgatory is where we work out the "consequences" of our sin that have not been paid during our lifetime. Purgatory is a reminder to us that we are not free to do any evil we like in this life and then just repent when we die and go straight to heaven. Although God does not want to send anyone to Purgatory His Justice demands it. To receive an MS Word.
Yours in Christ, Steve Engel. Some comments above mention the use of indulgences to relieve the suffering souls. This comment excerpts with link an internet post seemingly giving all the rules of the traditional powerful method that the Roman Catholic Church offers--gaining a plenary indulgence either 1 to remit all our own punishment due to sin up till the current moment or 2 to request such remission of Our Lord for a deceased soul in Purgatory.
This means the full remission of all temporal punishment time spent in purgatory due to sin in one's entire lifetime up to that point. Plenary indulgences can also be requested of Our Lord for the deceased. There are additional conditions that must be met for the acquiring of a plenary indulgence: 1 that the person truly repudiate and be sorry for all sin, mortal and venial; 2 reception of Holy Communion on the day the indulgence is sought; 3 Sacrament of Penance several days not specified how many before or after the indulgence is sought; 4 prayer which can in the form of an Our Father and a Hail Mary for the intentions of the pope on the day the indulgence is sought.
Only one plenary indulgence per day can be obtained unless it is the hour of death—see indulgence number Gertrude the Great: Say this Prayer! Pass it On! Our Lord told St. Gertrude that the following prayer would release 1, souls from purgatory each time it is said.
The prayer was extended to include living sinners, which would alleviate the temporal punishment accrued to them during their lives. Our Lord also told St. Gertrude the Great that each time we look at The Most Blessed Sacrament our place in heaven is raised forever. Further, each time one person receives Holy Communion something good happens to every being in heaven, on earth and in purgatory.
And still another promise of Christ to St. Gertrude, and an extraordinary incentive to attend daily MassFor each Mass we hear with devotion during our lifetime, Our Lord will send a saint to comfort us at our death. Two Points of Interest 1. The Catholic Church has granted permission to recite the prayer by officially granting the "Nihil Obstat" and "Imprimatur".http://kuzminblog.com/wp-content/2019-12-04/mobile-spy-for-non-smartphone.php
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Cardinal Pahiarca of Lisbon, Portugal on March 4, ". Since the prayer is so short, when you do pray it, consider praying it multiple times. In a test case, three repetitions, at 15 seconds each, took me 45 seconds, upping the total souls released from Purgatory as we Catholics believe who trust in that promise based on Church approval of the devotion from to for an extra 30 seconds of recitation time. It's where the Catholic Action is - a special spot for the those who are grateful to live in the Catholic City, wherever they may abide. Here you'll find articles on the Faith, Fatima, Secrets of the Catholic City, Catholic family life and homeschooling - all with what Hilaire Belloc called "the Catholic conscience of history.
I do believe that some Protestants have had such experiences, but much goes unsaid as they have no context in which to discuss them. I was praying for safe passage to God of a recently departed soul of an old lady I knew. While praying I had a vision that this lady was in a dark place and I saw yellow eyes watching.
This is what prompted me to search for answers and I found this very interesting article. Was this perhaps purgatory that I saw in my vision? There are several levels in purgatory. Who is to say what is at each level? But your vision of her is not a 'happy' one. I think you have been shown that you need to continue praying for her. What a fortunate lady to have a champion sending up prayers for her. Here you will find acceptable acts for combining with the general conditions. I have also donated enough money per month to the seraphic mass association. They are capuchin missionaries to have them say a novena of Masses for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
In regards to non-Catholics being unable to get to Heaven I believe it to be inconceivable that the infinite love of God would allow this. I don't wish to brag but I have said this prayer over , times: "O my [loving] Jesus, pardon us, save us from the fire of Hell and draw all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need. If you wish to verify this prayer search for Lucia's version of the decade prayer at Fatima. To verify the decade prayer type: Lucia's version of the decade prayer at Fatima.
I pray it very slightly altered because of better English grammar.
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I have shifted an "and" and included loving before "Jesus". Over the last 30 weeks I have endeavoured to save a soul from Purgatory every day and said the decade prayer hundreds of thousands of times. I get the seraphic mass association. They are capuchin missionaries to say the Masses. After reading how efficacious Masses are for the Holy Souls I decided to do this indefinitely. Money well spent. Building up treasure in Heaven!! I am a practicing Catholic and in my daily rosary i offer one decade on behalf of the Holy Souls.
When i wake up in the morning my first act is to offer up St Gertrude's prayer on behalf of the Holy souls and together with my daily morning prayers i offer up the novena on behalf of the Holy Souls. This has been going on for many years. Three years ago i was diagnosed with Colon Cancer that had passed stage four. The prognosis was bad, very bad that a cure was out of the way.
I left it in the hands of God and continued with all my prayers. Three years since then and up to now with three major surgeries, full Chemo and Radio therapy a temporary disability and other strong medications, i am almost fully cured with no permanent disability.
Words are inadequate to describe this miracle and i attribute it partly to the Holy Souls for whom i have never ceased to pray. This daily charitable act saved me and i know and feel that God accepted all my prayers on behalf of the Holy Souls. As long as i am alive i will do all that i can in my power to help the Holy Souls in the name of Jesus Christ, son of the Eternal father the author of all goodness.
Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon them all. A message to ALL God knows the true intent of your heart. The teaching magisterium of the church,tradition and sacred scripture are our guides, along with pray, reconciliation and the mass. Add to that the visions, miracles and prayers of the saints, we have an abundance of help to assist in our salvation and the salvation of others The goal of Satan is get us to STOP praying for ourselves and souls and to create doubt in our beliefs; the real presence in the Eucharist, praying the rosary.
He creates seeds of doubt in the belief systems of the church to lead us away from a deeper religious life. I have great respect for other Christians and pray for them. I know many know Christ and will find salvation.
But Satan deceives even the good when he disguises himself as a angel of light - I read comments above that the Mass is idolatry as it re-sacrifices Christ; when His salvic work is done on Calvary. This is Protestant Reformation theology to deny the holyness of the mass. This is Satan's deception to diminish the value of the mass and the Holy Eucharist - The bible is not the sole vehicle necessary for salvation. This is called Sola Scriptura, a belief system created by Martin Luther in the 16th century when he left the church. I am warning that Satan' deceptions were behind the split in the church and continues to deceive the world as to not seek God.
The problem i deeper than the split in the church. He has deceived many into an ambiguous "spirituality" with no accountability, no sin and no punishment. Continue to pray and seek God everyday and continue to pray for the souls in Purgatory. May the blessing of God be with you always and continue to put on the full armor of God Ephesians 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Hi Anonymous, Thank you for your excellent commentary. May God bless you and your loved ones, Glenn Dallaire. I am not religious, I do not pray but I have a new found fear after repeatedly sinning and being visited by someone watching me at the end of my bed. He is a man but I can not see him other then his profile. He was watching me every night until a couple of weeks ago when I visited the most horrible place imaginable.
There was levels and I was trying to climb my way up from the lowest. An elevator took me to these different levels where there were other people who were mad or insane or scared and in horrible torture. It was very dark. As you climb the levels it becomes less terrible as the very bottom I don't know if this was all just dreams or not but I can not get over what I seen I am scared. From my personal experience, there is no random happening or 'useless' dream. God is wonderful and loves us all so much that He tries to save us in many different ways. I believe you have been gifted with a warning.
It is up to you now whether you choose to ignore the warning or return to God. I say to you, do not worry. I need you. Help me. If you google: How to save a soul from Purgatory [with God's Approval] you will discover the method for saving a soul with the approval of God of course. When my husband passed away I called an order of priests that had supposedly said the Gregorian masses for all of my departed relatives.
To my surprise the Priest that I spoke to advised me that none of the masses had been said for my departed relatives. He stated that the money must have been used to run their parish, and not forwarded on to the "Missionary" side of their order!! So my question is: Our families intent was correct, but the masses weren't said as the order didn't follow through. Now I wonder are my deceased relatives languishing in purgatory? I found another order who are Missionaries only for my husband, and a Friend, who have said the Gregorian Masses for them only.
Status of my other relatives please? Prayers are never wasted. One must pray for the virtue of hope, trust God. He will apply your prayers as He sees fit. I just finished praying, but I did so in tears. I lost my dad 12 years ago and I see him in my dreams sometimes but he doesn't say much. Most times he looks at me looking dumb as if he has no energy to utter a word. At first I thought it was because he left this world in lots of pains as he died of pancreatic cancer but now I understand better having read the above articles, that he probably is in the lowest part of purgatory and needs plenty of my prayers.
Now I know I have to double my prayers for him and for all the souls in purgatory. I am bitterly and deeply kicking my self for not doing much for him in terms of prayers all these years, but I am glad for the opportunity this year's All Souls Day has given me, to make amends. Glory to God in the highest for the communion of Saints and for forgiveness of sins. His mercies endures forever. Purgatory is a lie from hell to deceive people that if they live wrong they still have a chance. This is unscriptural,if money can buy souls, why did Jesus spend six hours on the cross. These people are either lying,possessed by Satan, or demon incarnations.
One thing im certain of there wont be purgatory for them, they will burn in everlasting flames, save they repent. To Anonymous, I do not understand the connection between money and souls and purgatory. Please clarify. Also please explain how it is unscriptural. You do nit have Maccabees in your bible? Google: How to save a soul from Purgatory [with God's approval] Here you will find a neat summary approved by the Church for saving a soul from Purgatory every day.
The source sites of this summary are also included at the bottom of the document. So much crazy on the internet. If you're a Catholic and repeating, yet again, that there is no salvation outside the Church, then why are you on the internet stating what has already been said? Might it be self righteous pride? I would recommend you go to church, get on your knees, and do the stations of the cross and offer it for the conversion of those sinners that you are so ready to condemn to hell, and that the Lord may grant you humility. And it was for that purpose, more than any other, that Christ instituted one Holy Catholic, and Apostolic Church with Peter, the most flawed of his faithful apostles, at it's head.
So, when you read that hacked up book you call a bible, and interpret it with your own self serving pride, and refuse to OBEY, we know who's influence you are under. Peace be with you. Please pray for my soul. I am in torment from my sins. I try over and over to do right but i still commit certain sins that haunt me like a disease.
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It is almost instinctual to seek for a party responsible for one’s suffering:
• Think of Job’s friends
• Think of asking “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
• Think of your darker moments of self-pity
In our gospel text Jesus says to stop looking in the clouds and beyond ourselves for answers but rather look in the mirror and repent.
1 At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 [Jesus] asked them, "Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. 4 Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them—do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did." 6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 So he said to the gardener, "See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?' 8 He replied, "Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.' "
We, my friends, are here on this earth for only a breath—borrowed time. It’s not a matter of if we will perish but when. It is not so important how we perish but where we are in relationship to God’s intentions when we do.
Jesus tells those with him that they need to repent. They need to turn around. They need to stop wandering away from God but instead run into God’s mercy and grace (knowing all the while that God is like a grieving father who runs up to greet his wayward son come home).
We are not to take joy nor solace when people we deem as bad or wicked perish. We should solemnly remember that they are blazing a path that we too must walk. We too will die—whether by a cruel dictator or an accident or a crime or old age—we will die. And when we die we will be much better off had we died to self and drawn life from Jesus before then.
Today may be the metaphorical year of tending the fig. Three years have been spent (remarkably parallels Jesus’ ministry) and no figs have been found (watch out fig tree, see Mark 11:12-14, 20-21). The fig tree is imperiled. One more year of tending. One more year of manure (that could mean a lot metaphorically, too). Yet in that year God can bring life and fruit from the tree. God wants to bring fruit through our lives and even through our deaths. God can if we are willing—are we?!?
God, have your way with us. Guide us all our days and when our time comes—no matter how our time comes—bring the fruit of your gospel and your deep promises to full ripeness—all to your glory. Amen.


We are proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ to the spiritually lost in all the world through every available means.
We are establishing churches in more than 190 countries,
following the New Testament pattern.
We are training leaders throughout the world to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ to their own people and to other nations.
We are touching poor and suffering people with the compassion of Jesus Christ and inviting them to become His followers.
We dedicate every 1st Sunday of the month to Missions
We truly have a BIG heart for missions. God is opening multiple doors for ministry around the world and indeed we are living in the greatest period of harvest in history and thank God we are taking part in this amazing time!


The following messages are from the past several weeks. To view older messages, please click here.
It is impossible to follow Jesus in a society as prosperous as America without ever wrestling with the question of what He wants you to do with your money.
Unfortunately, answers to that question–even by those who claim to teach the Bible–vary so dramatically that, lacking clarity, we gravitate toward our preferences … or, to use the language of the apostle Paul, we gather around us a great number of teachers to say what our itching ears want to hear (2 Timothy 4:3).
But I dare you to find a prosperity preacher who regularly quotes the Gospel of Luke. Why? Well, let’s just say Luke doesn’t scratch where we itch.
But integrity demands that we brace ourselves and let Luke speak, because his Gospel contains far more words of Jesus on the subject of money and possessions than any other New Testament book. So this Sunday at White Pine, we are going to highlight every quote of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke that has financial implications.
I promise you this: Clarity.
Picture two roads diverging in the woods. One is broad, level and crowded with hikers. The other is narrow, steep and occupied by one lone figure–Jesus.
Why follow Him instead of them?
Between now and Easter Sunday, we are going to study the map (the Gospels) to see what we can expect if we continue to follow Jesus every time we come to a fork in the road. Knowing both the cost and the reward will prepare us to take the less traveled route all the way to a destination like no other.
How will your faith hold up when it’s put to the test? When it’s under fire?
It’s one thing to believe something. It’s quite another to put it to action!
Watch this week’s sermon to understand how YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST IS NOT TESTED TRUE UNLESS IT’S BEEN TEMPERED UNDER FIRE.
It may be distractingly obvious or carefully concealed, but whether others see it or not, you feel its potential-robbing power constantly. Whatever you call it–a handicap, a disability, a limitation, a challenge, a thorn in the flesh–it makes you wonder what might have been had you not been afflicted like no one else you know.
Believe it or not, you are surrounded with people who feel exactly like you. Personal liabilities and limitations are as common as … well, as persons.
So why doesn’t God fix us? What purpose could He possibly have in leaving us in our weakened condition? That’s the question we’ll find answers to this Sunday at White Pine. If you come with an open heart, I dare say you’ll leave with gratitude for whatever liability you have been entrusted with.
If life was a road, it would be the fork that changed your destiny. If life was a sculpture, it would be the hammer blow that fractured the possibility of a masterpiece. If life was a story, it would be the plot twist that forever darkened the narrative.
However you think about your biggest regret, it changed everything, didn’t it? How do you make peace with that part of your past and lean into the future with confidence and passion? You will see that you are not alone in your struggle to shed the baggage of regret. I hope you’ll listen and hear an encouraging whisper from God about how even that is part of His Plan A for your life.
Philip Yancey wrote: “Doubt is the skeleton in the closet of faith.”
It’s as common as can be, yet we feel like we’re alone in our doubts because nobody is saying, “Me too.”
We’ll talk about why so many of us struggle with doubts. More importantly, we’ll formulate a plan to dispel them.
Nothing is more common than feeling all alone.
Ironic as that sounds, we’ve all said to ourselves:
“No one understands what I’m going through.”
“I’m the only one who struggles with this.”
“Where is God when I need Him most?”
But if you come to White Pine throughout the month of February, you will see how powerfully isolation distorts the truth. Others can relate, God is near, and there is hope.
Want to sit in a crowd and hear God’s voice as if He were speaking to you alone? See you Sunday.
What a great month January has been at White Pine! The vision of impacting all the communities north of Portland as deeply as we have the towns of Cumberland and North Yarmouth is both daunting and exciting–daunting because we know we can’t do it on our own but exciting because we know God can do it through us! And we trust that He will as each of us PRAYS FOR ONE and OWNS OUR TOWN.
But just as important as how we pray and what we see is whether we speak. Our outreach must be verbal as well as visual, so I want to help you find your voice. Will it take courage? Yes. Will it require that you become someone you’re not? No. Come and see how God wants to use one-of-a-kind you to help others in your town find and follow Jesus.
Why do you live where you live?
There may be several answers to that question, but none is more significant than this one: Because God put you there.
Which raises another question: What was His purpose for putting you there?
I hope to help you ponder the implications of the fact that God is sovereign over your address. It’s part of our vision series,
because one of the best clues to what God has in mind for us is where He has planted you.
If I told you that God can use you like no one else to help the person you most want to end up in heaven to find and follow Jesus, would you believe me? What if I said that your personality, your Bible knowledge, your past sins, your spiritual gifts, your hurts, hang-ups and handicaps are irrelevant? And what if I promised to share with you the one one thing that you can do that your pre-Christian friend cannot resist? Would that make you want to be in church this Sunday?
I’ll be continuing to share our elders’ vision for the future of White Pine, and I so want you there, because I know God wants to speak to you very personally, not just about His plans for you, but also about His love for you.


The parishioners thanked Fr. Billington for his time in the Parish, especially for the spiritual formation he has provided over the last four years.
|Fr. Billington receives a vote of thanks and gifts from the parishioners|
|Fr. Billington receives a hand-painted reproduction of the image of Our Lady of Good Counsel|
|Fr. Billington thanks the parishioners|
Fr. Billington was ordained a Priest of the Diocese of Leeds in 1999, and came to be the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Good Counsel having first served at Immaculate Heart, Leeds. Fr. Billington lectures in Catholic Philosophy at Ushaw College, the Seminary in Co. Durham, where he will now take up a full-time post.
Fr. Billington will be remembered as an excellent steward of the Parish, ensuring that it is maintained as a place of worship for the generations to come. He has provided spiritual help to young and old alike, and has been especially dedicated to visiting the older people of the Parish to administer the Sacraments to them.
Fr. Billington has also ensured the doctrinal and spiritual formation of his flock and has followed the lead of Pope Benedict XVI by working to ensure that the liturgy in the Parish helps the faithful to experience the holy and a sense of awe before God.
Our Lady of Good Counsel will now welcome Fr. Eugene McGillycuddy, as Parish Priest of the newly amalgamated Parish of Blessed Edmund Sykes.
|Our Lady of Good Counsel, painted by a young parishioner|


We have heard a lot recently about revival. Everyone’s feeling a great outpouring from the Lord is about to come, and it’s common to hear leaders, prophets, and watchmen crying out for the Church to seek the Lord, repent and get prepared for the fire God is getting ready to pour. Cindy Jacobs released a prophetic word over Brazil in 2013, at Diante do Trono‘s Conference, in which she says God is giving Brazil “a second chance”.
Before anything else is said, one have to notice this word is both wonderful and terrible. Wonderful, because God is giving Brazil a second chance – one we cannot miss. Terrible, because if this is a second chance, it means we missed the first one.
Nevertheless, I believe there is a very important aspect I have not seen being talked about in all these conversations about revival. When one talks about revival it is almost impossible not to bring up the symbolism of fire in the outpouring of the Spirit, just as it happened in Pentecost (Acts 2). 120 believers were gathered together when the Lord poured upon them the Holy Spirit which was seen as tongues of fire. And what happened right after that? They got out from where they were gathered and started preaching to all foreigners who were in the city. And many, of many nations, were added to the church, right after Peter preached.
In the following chapters, however, we see a pattern: Everything the church did was in Jerusalem. Everything. Since Pentecost to the stoning of Stephen, everything the Church did was in Jerusalem. And that is the danger in it.
God was very clear in Acts 1:8:
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
They were to stay in Jerusalem until they received with the Holy Spirit. After that, they were to be witnesses until the ends of the earth. But remained in Jerusalem.
And the same thing happens today.
I believe a mistake we make is to try to control the Holy Spirit. We try to control the fire. We get the fire that comes from heaven, and put it in a fireplace – a place controlled by us, that brings comfort to our households. However, to keep this fire burning a lot of effort is needed. We have to put more wood, stir the fire, we have to clean the chimney. If throughout the night no one comes to watch and take care of the fire it will be over by morning.
And many times this is what we do we the fire of the Holy Spirit. I see the Church crying for a revival to “change our church,” “reach our cities,” “shaken our nation”. Statements such as “we need a revival to change our government,” “God, send your fire to change the laws in our nation!”
Ask yourself this question: If the Fire of God is more than enough to fill, touch, transform every nation on earth, why would He send this fire to one nation that wouldn’t care to take it to the rest of the world?
Instead of this, we should ask the fire of God to come not to be put in a fireplace, but to become a wildfire that cannot be tamed. This kind of fire doesn’t need human help. A wind will take it further and further away. It is uncontrollable. Actually, the best way of controlling a (human) wildfire is… by burning. When firemen try to control a wildfire that is coming near to a residential zone they’ll but a section of the forest before the fire comes to try to stop it from advancing. The (heavenly) wildfire, however, cannot be controlled, not even like that.
God doesn’t want to be controlled. Only when the Church understood they were to go to Samaria and to the ends of the Earth (Acts 8:1), the wildfire of God reached unimaginable places. It went through Antioch (Syria) and reached Ephesus (Turkey), through Paul, where a revival started that lasted for 300 years! This revival was so powerful that even affected the economy of the city! (Read Acts 19)
God is a consuming fire, a wildfire that cannot be controlled or tamed. A wildfire that will sweep the nations. And this fire can start in us.
But, are we going to put it in the fireplaces in our houses?
Or are we taking it to the streets and the nations?


Turkey now occupies a territory that once belonged to the glorious Byzantine Empire. It was dotted with castles, fortresses and churches, some of these still standing today. Such remnants speak of a time when great architecture was developed, along with decorative arts and painting. Mosaics were also a pinnacle of Byzantine art.
To explore more of this precious heritage, one must go beyond the touristic Istanbul with its world-famed Hagia Sophia cathedral, although this is without a doubt the finest example of what the Byzantines could do.
1. The Alanya Castle
A typical Byzantine fortress with numerous structures within its walls, the Alanya castle is a vast construction on rocky land, right on the sea shore. It presents itself in a good condition nowadays, thanks to careful reconstruction works. However, the influences are diverse: there are also Roman remnants, as well as medieval Ottoman constructions and newer Turkish architecture.
2. Monuments in Ankara
Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, host a series of ancient Byzantine monuments. First and foremost, there is its old tower – the symbol of the city, built in the 9th century. Then, you have the church built on the remains of the Temple of Augustus and the Monastery of Eskigumus. Ihlara Valley in the region is host to numerous Byzantine paintings and frescoes.
3. Trabzon Heritage
There is much to see in Trabzon in Anatolia, where construction techniques were different. You can start with the smaller copy of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, with its fully restored colorful murals. See the Fatih Camii, former Byzantine church. This used to be a place where emperors were crowned. The Kaymakli Monastery is equal in splendor, as well as the Sumela Monastery of the 4th century.
4. The Cappadocia Retreats
These are lodging of Christians in the first centuries of this religion, used as retreats for hermits, but also taking the shape of churches and chapels. Historians confirmed there was continuation in Byzantine times, visible today in the rock-cut churches with frescoes. Also, the area represents a true natural wonder, attracting and fascinating visitors all year round.
Although there are many other places to feature Byzantine architecture and relics, they are rather heard to reach. The mentioned locations, along with Instanbul, host the greatest concentration of such monuments, and are well preserved and easily accessible to visitors. Despite of the name changes, the Byzantine buildings are easy to spot due to their distinct architecture.


Discovering our true identity and purpose can be a daunting task, one that many spend a lifetime pursuing. As individuals, it’s common to be influenced by the opinions and expectations of others, leading us to distort our perception of ourselves. It’s important to disentangle ourselves from these limiting beliefs and discover our spiritual identity in God. The “Who God Says I Am Printable” can help you do just that!
This printable provides a powerful tool for self-discovery and growth. With this resource, you can explore the attributes that define your spiritual identity based on your unique relationship with God. By embracing who God says you are, you can unlock your full potential and live out your divine purpose.
- Discovering our spiritual identity is essential to living a fulfilled life.
- The “Who God Says I Am Printable” can help us claim our identity in God.
- Embracing our spiritual identity can empower us to pursue our unique purpose.
- Affirming our identity through faith-filled statements can strengthen our connection with God.
- Connecting with like-minded individuals can provide support and affirmation in our spiritual journey.
Understanding Your Spiritual Identity
Our spiritual identity is a core aspect of who we are as individuals. It encompasses our connection to a higher purpose, our values, and our beliefs. When we know who God says we are, it can profoundly impact our sense of self-esteem, our understanding of our purpose, and our relationships with others.
By embracing our identity in God, we can find greater meaning and direction in our lives. We can also gain the confidence to pursue our dreams and overcome adversity with faith.
There are several biblical references that highlight the importance of understanding our identity in God. For example, in Ephesians 2:10 it says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” This passage illustrates how knowing our identity in God can help us fulfill our divine purpose.
By understanding our spiritual identity, we can unlock our full potential and live a fulfilling life focused on serving God and others. It is an ongoing journey that requires reflection and introspection, but it is one that is well worth the effort.
The Power of Affirmations
Affirmations are powerful statements that can help reinforce our spiritual identity. When we affirm who we are based on God’s perception, we can strengthen our faith and empower ourselves in various aspects of life.
Through faith affirmations, we can cultivate a more positive mindset and overcome negative self-talk. Whether we’re dealing with fears, doubts, or insecurities, affirming our identity in God can help us build confidence and resilience.
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” – Psalm 139:14
By memorizing and reciting affirmations, we can reprogram our thoughts and beliefs, aligning them with God’s truth. The more we repeat these affirmations, the more they sink into our subconscious, influencing our actions and behaviors.
Here are some examples of powerful faith-affirming statements:
- I am loved by God.
- I am forgiven and free from condemnation.
- I am valuable and worthy of respect.
- I have a purpose and a plan for my life.
- I am blessed and highly favored.
Using Affirmations Daily
One way to incorporate affirmations into your daily routine is by reciting them aloud each morning or before bed. You could also write them on sticky notes and place them around your home or workspace, reminding yourself of God’s truth throughout the day.
Another effective method is to create a vision board or digital collage featuring your favorite affirmations and related images. Looking at this board every day can help focus your mind on your goals and aspirations while affirming your identity in God.
Remember, the power of affirmations lies in their ability to transform our thoughts and beliefs. By affirming who we are in God, we can strengthen our faith and live more fulfilling lives.
Discovering Your Divine Purpose
Understanding our spiritual identity is key to discovering our divine purpose. When we know who God says we are, we can better understand the unique path He has for us. Our divine purpose is the reason we were created, and when we align our lives with it, we experience fulfillment, joy, and impact in the world.
One practical way to begin uncovering our divine purpose is to identify our passions and talents. These can provide clues as to where God is leading us. We can also examine our life experiences and the opportunities presented to us, recognizing the ways God has prepared us for our calling.
Another way to discover our divine purpose is through prayer and listening to God’s voice. Taking time to be still and seek His guidance can reveal the next steps in our journey.
Practical Tips for Uncovering Your Divine Purpose
- Reflect: Take time to reflect on your passions, talents, life experiences, and the ways God has shown Himself to you.
- Pray: Spend time in prayer, asking God for guidance and listening for His voice.
- Try New Things: Step out of your comfort zone and try new things that align with your interests and passions.
- Stay Open: Be open to unexpected opportunities and new ways of serving others.
Embracing Your Identity in Daily Life
Embracing our spiritual identity is a powerful way to live out our faith on a daily basis. Here are some practical ways to embody your identity in God:
- Shift your perspective: When faced with challenges, view them through the lens of who God says you are. For example, if you are struggling with self-doubt, remind yourself that you are fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image (Psalm 139:14).
- Speak life: Use affirmations to reinforce your identity and beliefs. Speak faith-affirming statements out loud or write them down. For example, “I am loved, valued, and accepted by God.”
- Act on your beliefs: Let your identity in God guide your actions and decisions. Treat others with kindness and respect, and live with integrity and purpose.
- Connect with others: Surround yourself with a community of like-minded individuals who support and affirm your spiritual identity. Being part of a faith community can strengthen your identity and help you live out your faith more fully.
By embracing our identity in God, we can experience greater joy, purpose, and fulfillment in our daily lives.
Strengthening Your Identity Through Connection
Our spiritual identity is strengthened when we connect with like-minded individuals who share our beliefs. By engaging with a faith community, we can find support, fellowship, and encouragement in our spiritual journey. Being a part of a community that embraces and affirms our identity can empower us to live out our faith more confidently and meaningfully.
However, finding a community that aligns with our beliefs can be challenging. One way to start is by exploring local places of worship and attending services or events. Online communities and social media groups can also be a great way to connect with others who share our faith and identity.
It’s important to remember that building a sense of community takes time and effort, and not all connections will be the right fit for us. We should seek out communities that affirm our identity and help us grow in our spiritual journey.
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Throughout this article, we have explored the importance of knowing who God says we are and embracing our spiritual identity. By claiming our identity based on God’s perception and affirming it through statements of faith, we can strengthen our self-esteem, purpose, and relationships.
Understanding our identity in God can also guide us in discovering and pursuing our unique calling. By integrating our spiritual identity into our daily lives and connecting with like-minded individuals, we can strengthen our identity and live out our faith with confidence.
So I encourage you to download the “Who God Says I Am Printable” and begin your journey of embracing your spiritual identity. Remember, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and your identity in God is a powerful and beautiful thing to behold.
What is the “Who God Says I Am Printable”?
The “Who God Says I Am Printable” is a resource that helps individuals claim their spiritual identity. It is a printable document that provides affirmations and biblical references to guide individuals in understanding who God says they are.
Why is it important to claim our identity based on God’s perception?
Claiming our identity based on God’s perception is important because it helps us embrace our true selves. When we align our identity with how God sees us, it positively impacts our self-esteem, purpose, and relationships.
How can affirmations reinforce our spiritual identity?
Affirmations have the power to reinforce our spiritual identity by helping us internalize and believe in who God says we are. By regularly affirming our identity based on God’s perception, we strengthen our faith and empower ourselves in all areas of life.
How can understanding our identity in God guide us in discovering our divine purpose?
Understanding our identity in God provides a strong foundation for discovering our divine purpose. When we know who God says we are, we can align our passions, talents, and values with our spiritual identity, leading us to uncover and pursue our unique calling.
How can we embrace our spiritual identity in daily life?
Embracing our spiritual identity in daily life involves integrating it into our thoughts, actions, and interactions with others. By consciously embodying who God says we are, we can live out our faith authentically and experience the positive impact of embracing this identity.
How can connection with others strengthen our spiritual identity?
Connecting with like-minded individuals, such as through faith communities and support networks, strengthens our spiritual identity. These connections provide affirmation, support, and opportunities for growth, nurturing our identity and helping us deepen our faith.


Looking back at this year leaves me at a loss for words. How did our first child, that we prayed so hard to conceive, get chosen for such a hard year? This year was one we could have never anticipated, expected, or prepared for in anyway. Sometimes, it still feels like a nightmare and we wish we could wake up and Gwen would be standing in her crib and saying “mama and dada.” Sadly, the road ahead will most likely bring more sadness and tears with Gwen having a diagnosis of progressive neurogenerative disease. We have seen Gwen decline this year (loss of ability to swallow liquids, inability to sustain her own hydration, increased tension in her arms and legs, and lately she is beginning to show increased difficulty with breathing). The holidays and end of 2015 have brought some reflection for Mark and me.
Recently, we were talking and questioning if Gwen was an earthly angel that was here to serve some mission and would return to Heaven once her mission was complete. Gwen has forever changed us as people and we often hear comments from other people that Gwen has touched them or changed them for the better in the way they parent, pray, love, appreciate life, etc. Maybe she is an earthly angel living amongst us? Ironically enough, Mark, Gwen and I went for Mexican food a couple days ago. It was raining outside so Mark dropped Gwen and I off at the door of the restaurant. An older gentleman immediately walked ahead of me so he could open the door for us. I thanked him for his kind gesture. He responded, “I am a grandpa so I understand what it is like to have your hands full. Besides, it looks like you are holding an angel.”
We needed that ending to an incredibly painful year. We feel Gwen’s angelic presence but now we know that others can sense it, too.


Saulaine is St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Latvian Church of Toronto’s Christian retreat and conference centre. The Church operates a Christian children's camp each summer as well as other events for its members and the Latvian community. Saulaine in Latvian means "Sunny/happy place".
The client had separate websites for the property and the childrens' camps that they wanted to bring together into one easily updated website. It was important to produce the site in both Latvian and English.
Northern Village created the bilingual website to showcase the property, the activities and events, and promote stays at the retreat. The site switches between English and Latvian to allow visitors the experience they prefer. The site includes forms for providing donations and payments for childrens camps.


RAC is English and Vietnamese Christian Missionary Alliance church affiliated with the CMA denomination.
To Live Out The Gospel By Discipling
The Next Generation
8009 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
The Small Chapel Side Building
Sunday 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. CST
Sunday, May 28, 2023 - Redeemed Alliance Church will be not be meeting at the usual Long Point Location. Instead Sunday Service will be held as part of the yearly SW District Gathering.
All members are strongly encouraged to attend service on location or attend another church, that Sunday.
Contact Pastor Milton at 281.851.1465, if you have any questions or concerns.
Youth and Adult Sunday School
Sunday 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. CST
In the Main Sanctuary
Youth and Adult Bible Study
Friday 8:30 - 10:30 P.M. CST
Bible Study - "Desiring God"