Reverend Dr. Derrick Carl DeWitt Sr. currently serves as the Senior Pastor of First Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. He is also the Chief Finance Officer for the Maryland Baptist Aged Home, the nation’s oldest African American owned nursing and rehabilitation facility. Rev DeWitt also serves as President of the board of directors of Maryland Baptist Aged Home Development Cooperation, and President board of directors Intersection of Change Incorporated, and President of the Board of Clergy United for the Transformation of Sandtown-Winchester (CUTS). He also serves on the boards of Food and Faith at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Rev. DeWitt is retired Military Officer with over Thirty years of combined military, federal government and private sector and non-profit Business Management experience. Twenty years’ experience as executive level decision maker accountable for setting priorities, planning, and meeting goals. Rev. DeWitt is a graduate of Baltimore City College, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Averett University, and holds Masters and Doctor of Arts Degree in Theology and Biblical Counseling from Freelandia Bible College and Seminary. Pastor DeWitt was licensed to preach in 1989 and ordained in 1991. In 2002 Pastor DeWitt being led by the Spirit, being guided through the study and mediation of his sword and standing on the premises of Isaiah 61:1-4, with 14 members by his side, he founded the Garment of Praise Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland. The church held its first service on Easter Sunday. In June 2007, Pastor DeWitt was asked to return to his native home, Baltimore to pastor First Mount Calvary Baptist Church. With much prayer, he agreed to return to this church where he spent much of his childhood with his family. In October 2007, he was officially elected as the fourth pastor of the historic First Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Baltimore Maryland. In 2014 Pastor DeWitt was inducted into The College of Ministers and Laity at Morehouse College, in Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. DeWitt possesses extraordinary compassion and vision when it comes to outreach ministry. His humanitarian efforts have made a huge impact both in Baltimore, and in Africa where he and his wife supports orphanages in Kenya and Uganda. His Church operates model food programs, and weekly soup kitchen, free summer camp for youth, weekly addiction ministry, affordable housing and much more. Rev DeWitt is credited with helping struggling businesses and churches become financially solvent and has become a noted expert in business finance strategies and practices. Rev. DeWitt is a loving husband to Lady Cassandra DeWitt and a devoted father of four wonderful children, Breona, Derrick II, Everardo and Anointe’.
Elder C.W. Harris is an African-American spiritual leader who focuses on community development in Baltimore, MD. He pastors Newborn Community of Faith Church and is a life-long resident of the Sandtown-Winchester community located in West Baltimore where he has pioneered the way to a better community, a better society. One of his passions in life is to serve the people in his community and surrounding communities with resources and programs to enhance its development. Like Dr. Martin Luther King, Elder Harris has sought to link up with others in the fight to eradicate poverty by providing decent and affordable housing, quality education, healthcare for all, jobs for the unemployed, and the arts. Sandtown knows Elder Harris in multiple capacities but first and foremost as a life-long resident familiar with the struggles of the community. As a boy he saw Sandtown while it was independent and thriving. However beginning in the late 1960’s he witnessed first hand the tragic decline of his neighborhood as problems of drugs, crime, unemployment, substandard education, depopulation, and decaying housing became epidemics. The work that Elder Harris has done and is doing is a sign of concern that he has for his fellow residents. Like a mother, his job is never done. He won’t stop standing up for what’s right and just in his community. Wherever he is needed, Elder Harris steps up to the plate, rolls up his sleeves up and gets the job done. Elder Harris has created and sustained his leadership by building invaluable relationships with community residents, organizations, and churches, while also developing relationships with outside foundations and supporters. His work as a spiritual leader is a continuation of the historical role that the African-American church has played in fighting for social justice. His work extends over racial and economic lines and demonstrates the need for and potential of further church-led organizations and non-profits
Dr. Stokes has been a member of the Men of Sandtown for over 15 years. I remember the days of my youth where I visualizing these distinguished men who were so very well respected and had such a positive impact on everyone, not only in the community but everywhere. We always referred to them as men of Distinction. So in every Board meeting we preference each member with “the distinguished man” and then his name is how we address one another. I was appointed by the Board of Director to be President of the MOS 3 years ago, we have been successful in being established and now recognized as 501©3 nonprofit organization. We have been successful in the renovation of the MOS Clubhouse. We believe in our mission and vision for Sandtown, now we need the continued guidance from Almighty God to see it through.
Rev. Ray P. Bomberger: I am a Catholic priest and a member of a community of priests, the Josephites, dedicated to St. Joseph. I am pastor of St. Peter Claver and St. Pius V Church in Baltimore. I have served as pastor in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, for eight years in each place. Previous to that I was on the seminary staff at St. Joseph Seminary in D.C. Born and raised in Stowe, PA.


A torch in the darkness,
A staff during my weakness,
A rock in the weariness of life,
Thou, my Master, makest earth a paradise.
Thy thought giveth me unearthly joy,
Thy light illuminateth my life’s path,
Thy words inspire me with divine wisdom,
I follow in thy footsteps, which lead me to the eternal goal.
Comforter of the broken-hearted,
Support of those in need,
Friend of the lovers of truth,
Blessed Master, thou art the Prophet of God.


4 edition of Looking again at the question of the liturgy with Cardinal Ratzinger found in the catalog.
Looking again at the question of the liturgy with Cardinal Ratzinger
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• Rite and Liturgy | Denis Crouan, S.T.D. | In this excerpt from The History and the Future of the Roman Liturgy, Crouan writes: "Recently Cardinal Ratzinger ventured to speak of a 'collapse of the liturgy': indeed, we can say that the liturgy is in ruins or, if you prefer, in an advanced state of dilapidation. It is enough to look at how. This is the summary of The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger.
He has lectured internationally and has published extensively on the sacred liturgy, including Looking Again at the Question of the Liturgy with Cardinal Ratzinger (), The Monastic Diurnal, The Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described (), A Bitter Trial: Evelyn Waugh and John Carmel Cardinal Heenan on the Liturgical Changes (). inger, “Assessment and Future Prospects,” in Looking Again at the Question of the Liturgy with Cardinal Ratzinger [henceforth: LAQL], ed. Alcuin Reid (Farnborough uK: St Michael’s Abbey, 00) 6. 5 nicholS, Thought of Pope Benedict XVI,
Looking again at the Question of the Liturgy with Cardinal Ratzinger Edited by Alcuin Reid OSB. St. Augustine's Press (January ). Pope Benedict XVI, as Cardinal Ratzinger, wrote a magnificent book called The Spirit of the Liturgy which I had the opportunity to read, think, and write about for one of my classes here at the seminary. He has a great insight into the Liturgy’s meaning and its centrality to the world in which we live.
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Cardinal Ratzinger's deceptively small book is packed with wisdom in each of its words, leading us on an awe inspiring review of the liturgy: "what is imperative is a new reverence in the way we treat it, a new understanding of its message and its reality" (p.
8)/5(71). The following occurs in Joseph Ratzinger: Collected Works Theology of the Liturgy, p, quoting a paper given by the then Cardinal which is cited as "Translated by Henry Taylor. From Alcuin Reid OSB, ed., Looking Again at the Question of the Liturgy with Cardinal Ratzinger: Proceedings of the July Fontgombault Liturgical Conference (Farnborough, Eng.: St.
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Part One: The Essence of the Liturgy Chapter 1: Liturgy and Life: The Place of the Liturgy in Reality. Cardinal Ratzinger uses two approaches to introduce the topic of the liturgy in life: play and the Exodus event.
Play for Ratzinger is “a kind of other world, an oasis of freedom, where for a moment we can let life flow freely” (13). The. Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger was born on 16 April, Holy Saturday,at Schulstraße 11, at in the morning in his parents' home in Marktl, Bavaria, was baptised the same day.
He is the third and youngest child of Joseph Ratzinger Sr., a police officer, and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner); his grand-uncle was the German priest-politician Georg d cardinal: 27 Juneby Paul VI. Alcuin Reid, ed., Looking Again at the Question of the Liturgy With Cardinal Ratzinger: Proceedings of the July Fontgombault Liturgical Conference (St.
Augustine's Press, ).[Hat tip to Prof. E.E.]. For many Catholics, Cardinal Ratzinger's public acknowledgment that the Novus Ordo created a "crisis" for the Church was a long-overdue admission on the part of the Holy See.
Cardinal Ratzinger comments on the Liturgy in light of Vatican II, Ad Orientem, the "reform of the reform", latin, the Traditional Latin Mass, and more. In Ratzinger left Tübingen for the relative academic backwater of Regensburg—and, for reasons that will always to an extent remain mysterious, he left behind the Ratzinger we meet in this book.
Though not a specialist in the subject, Ratzinger over the years has made a particular study of the liturgy, which he loves. Book Reviews. Looking again at the liturgy. The Book of Divine Worship Newman House Press, pp, hbk 0 6 0.
This American publication, dedicated to Pope John Paul II, comprises ‘elements of the Book of Common Prayer revised and adapted according to the Roman Rite for use by Roman Catholics coming from the Anglican Tradition’.
It has the approval of the. A lecture by His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, delivered during the Journees liturgiques de Fontgombault, July The Second Vatican Council defined the liturgy as "the work of Christ the Priest and of His Body which is the Church.”.
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Liturgy as gift: Ratzinger skilfully describes the given nature of the liturgy and in doing so, situates it much more fully in an authentic Christian understanding of the person and of worship.
Scintillating rejoinder to the 'everything solid /5(50).This is not a case of something accidental, but of what is essential. Looking at the priest has no importance. What matters is looking together at the Lord" (p. 81) To this reviewer, this chapter alone is well worth the price of Cardinal Ratzinger's book.
The section on the arts and liturgy is largely historical in emphasis.The Most Essential Question of Every Liturgy – A Meditation on a Teaching From Joseph Ratzinger There is a legend of how the liturgy and the Faith took hold in Rus (Russia). Prince Vladimir of Kiev was seeking a right worship for his people and sent representatives to look into various faiths and also liturgies.


How bad a year was 2020? So bad I started attending church regularly, for the first time since Sunday School. Even fifty years ago, the Episcopal Church in New York City was welcoming and liberal; going back now, during the last days of Trumpigula, was more comforting than oppressive.
Of the many changes in the liturgy since 1979, I'm most struck, as a writer and performer of spoken word, by the difference in the General Confession. Read More


“His ability in our circumstances is personal, but also perpetual.”
If you ask anyone who knows me, they’ll tell you that I run off of a whole lot of coffee and Jesus. Although many know me as the center manager for a local pregnancy center, Christian counselor at a local church, a leader at the church I attend, a mentor to the countless women who have been a part of the small groups I’ve facilitated, a daughter, a sister, and a true friend…I probably wouldn’t use any of these descriptors, roles, or positions to describe who I am. I am someone who consciously makes the decision each day to be a used vessel for God’s glory. Ultimately, isn’t that what we have all been placed here to do? Glorify Him?
My love is to foster deep passion in those around me to lead fearlessly in this journey of uncertainty that we call life.


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The difference between paul’s response to the weakness of romans 14 and the heresy of galatians can be best illustrated by his actions with regard to the circumcision of timothy and titus in acts 16:3, paul had timothy circumcised so as not to offend the scruples and custom (and perhaps prejudices) of those who knew his father was a greek. The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children (τέκνα) of god (romans 8:16 kjv) that is, they which are the children (τέκνα) of the flesh, these are not the children (τέκνα) of god: but the children (τέκνα) of the promise are counted for the seed. Watching out for wolves (romans 16:17-27) in his epistle to the galatians, paul contrasts the fruit of the spirit with the fruit of the flesh he shows that strife and discord are the fruit of the flesh, while unity and harmony are the fruit of the spirit: 144 the difference between those who do not possess the spirit and those who have.
Home / bible commentaries / / romans bible commentaries romans 2 romans 1: romans: romans 3 resource toolbox are you counting on this, o man, you who set yourself up as a judge upon people who do such things and who do them yourself--that you will escape the condemnation of god the difference between them is this the goodness of. Body - soul - spirit this study will help you to understand that there is a difference between body, soul, and spirit and also that there is an important distinction between formed, there were 276 alive people on that ship including paul and luke remember, soul is that part which gives life to the body. For all practical purposes there was no overt activity of the holy spirit among the people of god one significant difference between experiences of the holy spirit in the old testament and in the new testament is ment believer apart from the indwelling of the holy spirit (romans 8:9,14–16) in addition, all new testament believ-. Esv, romans 8:9-11 9 you, however, are not in the flesh but in the spirit, if in fact the spirit of god dwells in you anyone who does not have the spirit of christ does not belong to him anyone who does not have the spirit of christ does not belong to him.
Emoions – “the bible and emotions” 1 the bible and emotions a psalm 139:2 – “you know when i sit down and when i stand up you throughout the pages of the bible we have accounts of people and their emotions 2 some of these emotions are good, as in the case of joseph, and some are jesus groaned in his spirit 3 the greek. John 6:63 here, the difference between god's holy spirit and our spirit is noted god's spirit (his word, his thoughts, his way) always produces life—eternal life—the way god lives jesus was made a life-giving spirit, and he is the high priest as high priest, he is in charge of the administration of life (see ii corinthians 3. By god's grace the instant we rely exclusively upon christ and is finished work at calvary for our salvation, we are baptized by the holy spirit into christ (i corinthians 12:13, romans 6:3, galatians 327) and made complete in him (colossians 2:10.
The second half of the chapter contains a contrast between a life lived through the flesh and a life lived through the power of the holy spirit. Romans 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Ezekiel 36:26-27 a new heart also will i give you, and a new spirit will i put within you: and i will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and i will give you an heart of flesh and i will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
Διότι] propterea quod, introduces the reason why the striving of the flesh can be nothing else than death, and that of the spirit nothing else than life and blessedness: for the former is enmity against god, the source of life comp jam 4:4. The relationship between justification and spiritual fruit in romans 5–8 jonathan r pratt jon pratt is professor of new testament at central baptist theological seminary in plymouth, minnesota, and an elder at eden baptist church in savage, minnesota. Romans 2:29: “no, a person is a jew who is one inwardly and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the spirit, not by the written code such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from god.
(22) the fruit of the spirit —there does not seem to be any essential difference between this term and that used above: “the works of the flesh” the fruit of the spirit is that which naturally grows out of the operation of the spirit, in which it naturally results. An analysis of the difference between the people of the flesh and people of the spirit in romans 8:3-17 pages 2 words 993 view full essay more essays like this: the holy spirit, people of the flesh, people of the spirit, romans 8 3 17 not sure what i'd do without @kibin.
Romans 8:1-108 there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in christ jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit [sup] 2 [/sup]for the law of the spirit of life in christ jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. 6 flesh gives birth to flesh, but the spirit gives birth to spirit 7 you should not be surprised at my saying, 'you must be born again' 8 the wind blows wherever it pleases you hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. Some historians have suggested that between nero's persecution of christians in 64 ce, and the jewish revolt in 66 ce, gentile christians saw more sense in assigning jews, rather than romans, responsibility for jesus' death. Paul then is describing the difference between adam's carnal soul and christ's pure spirit that overcame the carnal aspect of the soul this was done by a quickening, or growth of the spirit and this had to be done as a human to be of any significance.


Are you tired of the conflict in your life and in your workplace? While conflict may be a “normal” part of our lives, it can be tiring.
Conflict can happen anywhere and occurs among even the most “spiritual” of people with challenging results. What is a person to do???? The answer may lie in the following story.
The head of a cloistered monastery became very frustrated with the bickering and conflict among the monks who were in his charge. He felt helpless in finding a solution to this ongoing problem. One day, he was brilliantly inspired with the right and perfect solution. Knowing that behaviors can change if there is a compelling reason to do so, he called all of the monks together.
He said, “I am so pleased to share this wonderfully exciting news with you today. I have learned that one among you is a divinely chosen and blessed being who is one of God’s specially selected ministers. We are so fortunate to have this person among us. I know that each of you shares this excitement with me.” With no further word, he turned and left the monks alone.
The monks sat for a moment and looked around at each other. The puzzlement and then the wonder in their eyes were evident as they looked to each other for some sign of the “blessed one.” There was outer silence, but each monk experienced similar inner dialog. “I wonder who it is? Who among us seems most likely to be God’s special being? I wonder if I have insulted the blessed one?…” On and on went the inner dialog.
The bickering among the monks seem to cease almost immediately as they did their best not to insult or antagonize the one who was held in special esteem by God. Since there was no indication of who the special monk was, all of the monks treated each other with respect, courtesy, and great fondness.
Weeks went by. The excitement and curiosity abated and the monks settled down into their usual routine. However, the habit of bickering had been replaced with the habit of respect, courtesy, and a willingness to explore solutions to their problems. There was peace in the monastery.
This wonderful story reflects what actually takes place every day in the workplace. What if we treated our co-workers as though they are “divinely special beings” with our motive not being one of fear, but simply wanting peace in the workplace more than we want anything else?
When we begin to look at others with compassionate eyes, speak words of kindness, and think of others with a desire to understand them, we will begin to change. And, interestingly enough so will they. What goes around, comes around.
Affirmation for the Week:
“Just for this moment, this day, this week, I will look for the goodness in others, as I look for and celebrate the goodness in myself.”
Celebrate a great week!
Mary “Motivator” Rau-Foster


A Corpus Christi procession in Janesville last year. (Contributed Photo)
JANESVILLE – To celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, the four Catholic parishes of Janesville are working together to offer a regional Eucharistic procession.
On Sunday, June 6th, the Corpus Christi procession begins at 3 p.m. with the display of the Blessed Sacrament on the steps of St. Mary’s Church at 313 E. Wall Street.
Participants then slowly walk the less than 1 mile (1.6 km) walk to St. Patrick Church, 315 Cherry St., as they sing and pray the rosary.
The procession ends with the blessing at an outdoor altar in the parking lot of St. Patrick Church.
Priests, volunteers, and parishioners from the Mary, St. John Vianney, St. Patrick, and St. William Parishes will attend the procession.
“The 2020 Corpus Christi procession was a beautiful public testimony of faith, hope and unity,” said Father Dr. Paul Ugo Arinze, Pastor of the Parish of St. John Vianney.
“The procession really impressed the people. When we passed street cafes, people stood out out of respect. Others prayed with us or even stopped what they were doing and joined the procession. “
Br. Drew Olson, Parish Administrator of St. Patrick Parish, said: “The procession in Janesville last year was attended by hundreds of people, even in the midst of COVID. We want to build on this dynamic and invite people from all over the diocese. We also hope to foster community by adding a hatchback for families after the procession. “
After the Blessing in the St. Patrick Church parking lot, processionists are invited to stay for food, music, and games.
The churches provide grilled meat and those who wish to stay for the celebration are invited to bring their own garden chairs, snacks, and drinks.
Processionists will be asked to park in the St. Patrick School parking lot (where the procession ends) and then be taken by bus to the Nativity of Mary Church at the beginning of the event.
More information and a map of the processional route can be found at saintpatrickofjanesville.org/corpus-christi


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God loves us
See how very much our Heavenly Father loves us, for He allows us to be called His children. 1 John 3:1 NLT
I have experienced His love and there is nothing better in life. Not only does He love us, but He also helps us in our daily life. Strange as it may seem, the God that created the Universe, is also interested in you, me, and all of us.
He loves us because He is love. Love comes natural to Him. He does not try. He doesn’t just love us for a season, and then stops. His love is constant as He is constant; never changing. He loves us and He teaches us to love others, too. One of His greatest commandments is to love one another as He has loved us.
He loved us first
We love each other as a result of His loving us first. 1 John 4:19 NLT
The key to this commandment is to love others, as He has loved us first. It’s hard to love whom we don’t know; it’s hard to love whom has harmed us; it’s hard to love those that think different from us. But, when we love others the way God wants us to love them, we are not doing it with our own strength, or with our own resource of love. We love others with the immeasurable, inexplicable, and incomparable, love of God.
When we receive His love, we also receive the capacity to love like Him. Because we have His love in our hearts, we can love, the same way He does.
We are transformed
This is the message we have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11 NLT
When we receive the love of God in our hearts, something wonderful starts to happen. The first thing we feel is an amazing peace and an incredible weight lifting up. We start healing in the deepest parts of our hearts, we start to dream new dreams, and experience a great amount of hope, rising from our hearts.
The love of God inspires us to do things that otherwise we wouldn’t do; and it changes the way we see things, people, and circumstances. With the love of God, we also have the strength to forgive. He gives us all the grace we need, to forgive those that have hurt us. We can come to Him, asking for help, and He will provide us with His amazing and sufficient grace.
We can love like He does
I command you to love each other. John 15:17 NLT
We can do it thru prayer. I will be praying for you, as I pray for me as well, that we both, can love those around us, the same way, that God has loved us. I will pray for you, and also for me, so we both can forgive those that have hurt us, in order to love them. I will be also praying, that the abundant love of God, will increase each day, more and more, in our hearts.
In Jesus’s Name I pray, for us to be filled with His great, overwhelming, and healing love.
Will you also pray for me? Thanks!


In 1908, leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church had more faith than funds when they opened what would eventually become known as Florida Hospital. They believed that a sanitarium, like the one in Battle Creek, could provide care for year-round citizens while attracting visitors traveling between the Northeastern states and South Florida.
The land Florida Hospital’s main campus now occupies once had a farmhouse that an Orlando surgeon had converted into a treatment facility for tuberculosis patients. It was for sale, but the Adventist group only had $4.83 in the bank. Fueled by a commitment to mission and guided by prayer, one member used his own house as collateral for the deal in case the church’s $9000 offer fell through. But everything fell into place and the Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association opened in October 1908 with four patients, a few employees, and one doctor.
Today, the exciting faith venture that originally started in a twenty-bed farmhouse has grown into an institution that has more than 1,800 beds, with facilities in seven locations, 2,000 physicians, and over 15,000 employees. Although services, technologies, and amenities have changed through the years, the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of patients are not all that different than they were back in 1908.
Extending the healing ministry of Christ is our mission, and healing the whole person remains our vision.
“With God all things are possible.” ~ Matthew 19:26


- To give God glory
- They have been trained because of church protocol
- They do it by faith because they are in expectation for God do something for them
- They are full of God and they need to be turned loose to be used for his Glory but the Leadership that they are under will not support, push, or even release them so they are left in bondage and limited to a shout and a dance in the Church
Let us discuss a little about number four. Worshipers are so misunderstood because they really love God. As they give to God an all that is with in me praise He gives back to them empowerment for the assignments a head. The I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me empowerment. Whether it is to preach or teach, prophecy, sing, or praise dance to be witnesses of Christ. Many feel incomplete and are in bondage so they shout it out run in out because empowerment can be overwhelming if it is not released. The more one runs the more God fills.
So often leaders encourage the shout and dance as part of participation in the church because it takes others out of the competitive mode with them. They focus on the One monkey running the show. They also may even say if you don't like it leave or get your own church Because This is my Church
People of God this is not your church but the Lord's church and Jesus is Lord!
Ephesians 4:11 King James Bible
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ
13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Not just to make others mad but for perfecting, and unification, and knowledge of the Son of God
The five fold ministry not one man ministry. It was placed here by God for the believers to get to know Jesus the Son of God and help us and empower us with the gifting to be more like Jesus Christ our Savior.
Prophecy was placed here to edify, build up and bring correction not to sit down on it
Special gifts of tongues was given to the church for signs, Interpretation of tongues was given for signs not for just for home but for the church. We got it twisted. Where is the balance. Prophecy wasn't given just to the pastor. Pastors with gifts of prophecy or the office Prophecy should recognize the prophetic anointing on their members and allow them to prophecy to exercise and mature their gifts but correct them if they error for this is how one learns their gift by trial and error! If you can't learn at home where do you learn at. Leader we got to love the students and teach them.
1 Corinthians 14 NLT
26Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.
27No more than two or three should speak in tongues. They must speak one at a time, and someone must interpret what they say. 28But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.
29Let two or three people prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said. 30But if someone is prophesying and another person receives a revelation from the Lord, the one who is speaking must stop. 31In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged. 32Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can take turns. 33For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.h
We need to respect one another including the Word of God for we can learn from one another. Teaching and making disciples is important because Christ taught his disciples and instructed us to make disciples of men. Even the World trains their own by internship but we as the people of God set selfish boundaries on our own as a result true mature leaders are limited in the house of God. If they are given permission to utilize their gift as by my observation during the years it's by merit or respect of persons often by family members or close friends. Is this of God? No it is not!


Visualizations of Christian History
I haven’t seen much literature on the subject, but I am guessing that one way that people gauge their identity in relationship with other groups is through the use of mental cognitive maps. This has a direct application to Christian life, because Christianity is separated into so many denominations that are defined, largely, by their relationship with the others (though they may not express this quite so explicitly). If you are a Baptist, who is in your Christian “in-group” and how do you relate to, say, a Coptic Christian?
In fact, such maps can be used as propaganda or to advance your point of view. A great example is the use of visualizations of the history and denominations of Christianity. I’ll give you some examples.
From an Orthodox view:
Notice that Orthodoxy is one dark, solid line across the bottom, and every other denomination or branch of Christianity, including Roman Catholicism, is an offshoot of Orthodoxy. I like the little “To Be Continued” as Orthodoxy continues into the future, if only because all Protestant branches seem to be flying off into nowhere (and the RCC is on its way towards the edge, too). I’m also wondering how they got the statistic in 1995 that Orthodoxy is the fastest growing church in America? That’s a difficult thing to define (if your new church has 3 members and it grows to 12 members, you have grown at a rate far faster than many large, growing religions). If you can read the little italics at the bottom you’ll see the straight up claim that all Christian churches can be traced back to Orthodoxy and to Jesus Christ.
The Mormons tell a different story. Since Joseph Smith taught that he was restoring the actual organization that Jesus established, which fell away (the one with apostles, authority, revelation, etc.), Mormons view their church as even more primitive than Eastern Orthodoxy or Catholicism. From Light Planet, which seeks to explain Mormonism in a fair way:
See that little dotted line that goes from Early Christianity to Restorationism (of which LDS are a part)? That’s – according to the view of this chart-maker – the line that connects Mormonism to Jesus. So on this chart, Restorationism is Protestant, but also isn’t. Note that Eastern Orthodoxy has been demoted to just being one branch that diverges from Roman Catholicism in the 11th century, instead of the solid foundation line from which all other denominations branch from.
Mormons, Orthodox, and Roman Catholics have a strong belief that the church needs authority and continuity from Jesus in the form of a strong church structure. So they are going to emphasize that their line links right back up to Jesus. Here’s a bold one from a Catholic blog:
I say bold because look at the claims it makes! ”Jesus Christ Founded the Catholic Church.” They don’t beat around the bush here. In this case, Catholicism is one central, unchanging line, while all other denominations are branches from that. All the Orthodox churches are reduced to just the Greek church. Also notice how Baptists, Reformed Churches, Quakers, Adventists, Church of Christ, etc. branch from “Radical Sects.” Obviously the implication here is that the Protestants did nothing but fracture Christianity into a bajillion little bits and pieces. Not much nuance here.
However, for Protestants, for the most part there is no need to establish a solid line of authority or structure back to Jesus. They define themselves less by continuity and more by the doctrines that separate them from the others. They would also be more inclined to see all denominations as equal branches on the entire tree. From a blog about the Evangelical Covenant Church, a broadly Lutheran denomination I was previously unaware of:
Notice the idea that the “One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church” seems to incorporate all sects and denominations, on this view. Catholics, Orthodox, Reformed, Anglicans are all equal parts of the whole (and Judaism is even given an honorary nod as being the “roots” of the tree). By using an actual tree, the implication is that all the branches feed into the trunk, and that there is a great unity among all the little leaves and twigs at the ends. In the Orthodox and Catholic charts, there is not a sense that there is a unity in all the branches, but rather a disunity. In the first chart, all the Protestant branches are flying off the top edge and aren’t even moving to the future!


The cloth used for this purpose was known as the Velum Quadrigesimale, which is Latin for the Lenten Veil. It was a large curtain, richly adorned with symbols of the Passion and Crucifixion, that hung in front of the altar from Ash Wednesday until Easter Saturday. Once widespread across Europe, this tradition has largely faded, even in Poland, where only violet veils are commonly placed over crucifixes from the fifth Sunday of Lent onwards. However, this ancient Lenten tradition is still observed in a few locations, including the village of Orawka in southern Małopolska, which boasts a collection of four Lenten curtains depicting entire Passion scenes, locally called “opony”. The oldest and largest, The Pieta under the Cross, dates back to 1676, while the other three from the early 19th century feature other scenes from the New Testament: The Scourging of Christ, Penitent Mary Magdalene, and Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows.
The Church of St John the Baptist in Orawka itself is a historic parish church on the Małopolska Wooden Architecture Trail. Built from 1650 or 1651 to 1656 amidst trees and surrounded by a wall enclosing a cemetery, it is the oldest church of the first Polish parish in Orawa and the oldest wooden church in Upper Orawa. Its significance in the cultural history of the region is profound, and it stands out with exceptional artistic qualities. Especially noteworthy are its traditional architecture and the exceptionally rich artistic interior, particularly the exquisite polychrome wall paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
In 2024, the curtains will be displayed from 16 to 24 March. They can be admired for about half an hour before daily services, whose times are listed on the Orawka parish website. Additional viewings have been slated for Saturday, 16 March from 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm; Sunday, 17 March from 12:00 pm to 2:15 pm; Saturday, 23 March from 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, and Sunday, 24 March from 11:30 am to 2:15 pm.


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“It’s time for a new quest,” write McLaren, “launched by new questions, a quest across denominations around the world, a quest for new ways to believe and new ways to live and serve faithfully in the way of Jesus, a quest for a new kind of Christian faith.” McLaren frames the book around “Ten Questions That Are Transforming the. Spurgeon: A New Biography by Arnold Dallimore – Charles Spurgeon was a giant of the Christian faith, and this biography will stir you to love God, pursue God, and trust in God like Spurgeon. The Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made by Mark Dever – The Old Testament can be a very confusing place.
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Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever been the new person? I remember in 2005 I spent the summer in L.A. I was doing inner city ministry with CRU with 20 something other college students. I didn’t know anyone. Like no one. I remember being brave and applying to spend my summer there, but when I arrived I was nervous. Mainly because I didn’t know anyone and I didn’t really know what I was going to do there. That summer God taught me so much through inner city ministry. I learned about God’s heart for the poor and that each and every one of them had a story. A story that God cared about. I remember standing on skid row that summer. Surrounded by thousands of homeless when my friend Crystal and I started talking to one of the men near us. We wanted to share about Jesus and give him some granola bars we had with us. We stood and listened to his story and how he got to where he is now. It wasn’t like I assumed. It was hard and it wasn’t anything I could relate to. But I remember thinking I really wanted to take the time to understand everyones story! What an incredible opportunity we have to KNOW others and point them toward Jesus. Let’s take time to show hospitality to someone around us today. We don’t have to have everything in order or perfectly cleaned up. Invite someone out for coffee or over to your house just because.
Isn’t that true hospitality? Putting yourself in their place, loving them for who they are, and inviting them into the safe place of friendship. Jesus modeled it for us in the Bible, let’s model it for others and invite them into our lives.


Archbishop Peter Comensoli, the Archbishop of Melbourne, will visit St Anthony’s on Sunday, 25th July 2021. He will celebrate the 10.30am Mass, after which he will bless our new extensions.
Venue: St Anthony’s Meeting Room
Monday, 3/5/2021 | The New Eve
Monday, 10/5/2021 | The New Ark
Monday, 17/5/2021 | Mother of the Messiah
Monday, 24/5/2021 | The Queen Mother
Monday, 31/5/2021 | Perpetual Virgin
Monday, 7/6/2021 | Mother of Sorrows
Interested parishioners should add their names to the expression of interest form in the church foyer or call the parish office.


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Wow – Women of the Word–is an informal group of Christian women who come together weekly to support and encourage each other as we study God’s word.
We typically follow a study guide focused on deepening our knowledge and understanding of Biblical content taking turns contributing to the discussion. We enjoy yummy drinks and nibbles and just being together. Here are some comments from current members:
“I have been part of this lovely group of like-minded-women for quite some years now – nearly 14 years! I believe the fact that I am probably the longest member of what was in the beginning called “Christian Corner”, says it all. For me, starting my week listening to the Word of God and learning through the many different study books has set my weeks in an excellent way. In addition to learning and connecting with other women spiritually, I have made really good friends for life! Currently we just started a new study: ‘Women of the Bible’ and we are learning close-up the problems these women confronted in their daily life in antiquity with lessons still applicable today.
Although it is sad to see every year some of these Christian women depart to new ventures, we have forged deep friendships and remain in contact with most of them. Another part I love about our mornings together is the fact that we meet in an informal way and enjoy our company” Lety Wicks
“I have recently joined WoW as I was looking to connect with women spiritually like-minded. We have just started a study on “courageous women in the Bible” which is very encouraging and empowering as a woman. We are on ‘Sarah’ I have found her journey relevant to my life-our lives, fascinating to understand what women go through and how they have also come through by keeping faith! And how God has used them in major ways, even though they are not perfect. I enjoy the informal conversations we have, sharing thoughts, experiences and ideas and even historical points.
It’s light, informal yet inspiring, plus we are in very good company. Not forgetting the fresh brew and a light bite to keep the conversation going.” Neelam Challoner
We would love you to join us. Please reach out for more information.


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revelations with great care. This study has left me no doubts, not even minor, concerning the authenticity of these revelations as revelations directly dictated by Jesus to his Secretary and the truth of their content as a remedy for the imminent chastisement under way.” Father Peter Damian Fehlner, OFM Conv.
“I believe that Dan Lynch has done us a great service in linking historical facts and prophetic revelations over the past two centuries with the teachings of the Holy Scriptures and of the Roman Pontiffs about what is being manifested in our own era. He illustrates very well that the teaching of Pius XI in Quas Primas, on the Kingship of Christ, is more highly relevant than ever and that it accords remarkably with the (private) revelations on Jesus King of All Nations.
“It seems impossible to me to escape the conclusion that we are at a very crucial stage in the Church and in the United States and in the world. The Devotion to Jesus King of All Nations certainly seems to be a divinely-ordained remedy for our present chaotic situation.”
Monsignor Arthur Calkins, Mariologist and named Chaplain of His Holiness and Prelate of Honor of His Holiness
“Dan Lynch has done a masterful job to summarize not only the critical times we are living, but the even more critical response needed. One way or another, the world will acknowledge that Jesus is Lord.”
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“What Dan presents to us is not the Eschatology of Despair promoted today by a few, but rather he prophetically proclaims the same thing Pope Pius XI did almost 100 years ago in Quas Primas: Our Lord Jesus Christ is the King of All Nations, and we must acknowledge him as such so as to hasten his Reign on earth.”
Daniel O’Connor, Professor of Philosophy and Author, The Crown of History and The Crown of Sanctity


DAVID’S DESK #21
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As we move deeper into what President Obama called in his Inaugural address “this winter of our hardship,” some inspiration might not be unwelcome. During the years I lived in the Findhorn community in northern Scotland, our work itself was inspiring. But we often found inspiration of another sort when we were visited by Sir George Trevelyan, one of the founders of the adult education movement in Britain. Sir George had a gift for oratory, and his lectures were studies in eloquence, graced with poems that he recited from memory. It was always thrilling to hear him speak.
One of his favorite passages that he introduced to us was from the play A Sleep of Prisoners by Christopher Fry, an English playwright. First produced in 1951, it tells the story of a group of soldiers who are prisoners of war held in an empty church at night. In the play, one of the characters, Sergeant Meadows says:
The human heart can go the lengths of God.
Dark and cold we may be, but this
Is no winter now. The frozen misery
of centuries breaks, cracks, begins to move;
The thunder is the thunder of the floes,
The thaw, the flood, the upstart Spring.
Thank God our Time is now when wrong
Comes up to face us everywhere,
Never leave us till we take
The longest stride of soul men ever took.
Affairs are now soul size.
Is exploration into God.
Where are you making for? It takes
So many thousand years to wake
But will you wake for pity's sake?
For Sir George, this poem encapsulated the times in which we live. I agree. And its sentiments are no less true now than they were nearly forty years ago when I first heard them. Down the years, many of its passages have rung in my memory and have been an inspiration.
The human heart can go the lengths of God. What an amazing statement this is. In a way it is at the heart of the incarnational worldview I wrote about last month. It says that as human beings, as individuals with bodies and personalities and all the foibles and challenges of earthly life, there is nothing of God that is closed to us. We have in ourselves the dimensions of the Sacred. Our humanity does not separate us from that great Mystery but rather folds us into it. Wherever God loves, our hearts can follow. And that is everywhere. In a world still dangerously riven with hatred, strife, fear and anger, it is good to know we have such a power within us. If our hearts can go the length of God, then there is hope and promise we can go the lengths of the differences between us.
Thank God our time is now when wrong comes up to face us everywhere. In an interview when asked how he felt becoming President at a time of major crisis, President Obama said that it was such times that made public service meaningful. In his address to both house of Congress last night, he revisited this theme, saying, “Those of us gathered here tonight have been called to govern in extraordinary times. It is a tremendous burden, but also a great privilege, one that has been entrusted to few generations of Americans, for in our hands lies the ability to shape our world, for good or for ill.”
No one wishes for crisis, but when crises come, they can call forth our best impulses, those of compassion, courage, creativity, and community. And if there are crimes and evils hidden in the dark places of our society and the darker places of our consciousnesses, all the better they come to the surface to be seen, understood, confronted, and healed. If our generation is called to bear a burden of that healing, it is a powerful calling and honor and one within our capability.
But the playwright is saying more than that crisis brings forth the best in us or gives thanks that evil is being brought into the light. The full quote is asking that this wrong, coming up to face us everywhere, “never leave us till we take the longest stride of soul men ever took.” It’s not the crisis or the confrontation with wrongness that is most important but that we have the opportunity, the impetus, to take that long soul-stride, to stride the “lengths of God.” In short, to fulfill the potential of our human hearts. Rather than being beaten down by crisis, by evil, by the wrongs of the world, or the challenges and fears of the moment, we need to find that spaciousness of love and hope and vision that can truly transform things. And we can, for that spaciousness is in us, accessible to beings like us that can “go the lengths of God.”
The nineteenth century American poet Sam Walter Foss wrote in his work The Coming American, “Bring me men to match my mountains, Bring me men to match my plains…” The American Rockies inspired awe with their majesty and ruggedness, and the vastness of the American plains offered an unmatched spaciousness and fruitfulness. They were symbols of the challenges and opportunities of a new world, calling to an adventurous and creative spirit. Generations of Americans responded.
But now a poet might write, “Bring me souls to match this world. Bring me hearts to match its life.” It is no mere continent that lies before us now but the earth itself with all its rich diversity and wonder of life and all humanity upon it. The global challenges we face are as unknown a terrain as the American continent was to the pioneers of two hundred years ago, daunting and yet capable of inspiring our creative spirit. But to meet these challenges we shall have to let our hearts go “the lengths of God” and find in us the source of our power to create wholeness. As Fry says, “affairs are now soul size.” So let us be men and women to match our souls.
The enterprise is exploration into God. Yes, it is. It is an exploration into the sacredness within all things great and small around us and within us. But it’s also an exploration into ourselves and into each other in new ways, honoring ways, respectful ways, loving ways, incarnational ways. We need spirit, but we also need a vision of love for the life of the earth that let’s us cherish it as home. For that life—human life, plant life, animal life, earth life—is all within the length of God.
Where are you making for? This is the question of our time. What is our vision? What kind of world do we want, for ourselves, for our children, for our children’s children? What kind of world do we want for the fish and the birds, the beasts and the insects, the forests and the meadows, the crops that feed us and the flowers that bring us beauty? I believe we want to create a world large enough to be a soul home for us and for all beings, loving and large enough to give expression to the soul of the world itself, spacious and whole enough to express the lengths of God. And I believe we can. The capacity to do so is innate in us. If affairs are soul size, we can meet them because we are soul size, too.
It takes so many thousand years to wake but will you wake for pity’s sake? This is the call. To wake to ourselves and our incarnations. To wake to each other. To wake to our world as home. To wake to our hearts that can go the lengths of God.


“His Great Love”
by T. Austin-Sparks
A devotional work by a holiness author comtemporaneous with EM Bounds, on God’s Great Love.
See Special: Women
First published in “A Witness and A Testimony” magazines 1951-52 (Volumes 29-2 – 30-3).
AIM: Methodist, Deeper Life.
CIM: Theology Proper, Attributes of God: Love.
Version: October 3, 2014
Chapter 1 – The Creation Motivated by the Love of God
Chapter 2 – God’s Beloved
Chapter 3 – Love Serving
Chapter 4 – The Challenge of Love
Chapter 5 – God’s Everlasting, Unchanging Love
Chapter 6 – Love the Supreme Test of the Church
Chapter 7 – The Issues of Love
Chapter 8 – “Lovest Thou Me?”
|Date:||September 9, 2016|
More from this categoryTheology Proper (God)
This category is for works directly on the person of God, his attributes, his existence, etc. (general topics on God). Included is any works on God the Father, (but see the separate categories for the Holy Spirit and Christ, or Christology).
- Anderson, Sir Robert – Redemption Truths
- Anon – Basic Christian Doctrine
- Aquinas, T. – Summa Theologia.gbk
- Aristides – The Apology of Aristides
- Arthur, Timothy Shay – Ways of Providence
- Austin-Sparks, T. – Goings of God
- Austin-Sparks, T. – His Great Love
- Austin-Sparks, T. – Horizoned by Glory
- Austin-Sparks, T. – Horizoned by Purpose
- Austin-Sparks, T. – Ways of God


Block on Trump's Asylum Ban Upheld by Supreme Court
Skrzypczak v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, No. 09-5089, concerned an action against a Roman Catholic diocese alleging gender and age discrimination. The court of appeals affirmed summary judgment for defendants, on the ground that Title VII's ministerial exception barred plaintiffs' claims because plaintiff's position was not limited to a merely administrative role, but it also involved responsibilities that furthered the core of the spiritual mission of the diocese.
As the court wrote: "In this case we consider whether the district court correctly granted summary judgment in favor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa on a former employee's federal employment law claims, based on the ministerial exception to Title VII. After considering the parties' arguments and the evidence in the record before us, we hold that the district court correctly dismissed the claims."
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It’s Thursday, Guys… And it’s A Teaching day. Let me quickly say that this blog is dedicated to great content and that includes feeding your soul and spirit with God’s Words.
So let’s dive into the scriptures quickly. The Word of God says that we “were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, to be made new in the attitude of your minds”(Ephesians 4:22-23 NIV)
Now that’s some word!
Let’s break it down so we can get the best of what the Scriptures want us to know. There is an “old self” that needs to be put off. There is a nature of “deceitful desires” that makes the old self corrupt and if we entertain such desires, the “new man” will just be no different from the “old self”
It’s important that every individual recoginises and identifies these “deceitful desires”. They might not appear to be sinful at a glance, but a closer look will show that they are “weights and easily besetting ” (Hebrews 12:1) that need to be thrown off and laid aside.
The new man is created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:24) and our responsibility is to keep the new us free from the corruption of the old us. This is possible, but quite difficult, especially if we rely on our personal efforts and strength.
The best way to ensure that the old us is dead and dead is found in the scriptures too. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you (Romans 8:11 KJV)
Dear Friend, rely on the Holy Spirit daily and you’d see the new you always popping up like a shining star.
Till we see again next Thursday, remain blessed!


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I have always been religious and I understand that many people have very different religious backgrounds. I was intrigued to find out more about why others have this passion and firm belief amongst themselves. How do Catholic beliefs and traditions shape how they view the world around them? Is it the liturgy or the hymns? Is it the sacraments or the foundations of the faith that shape this difference in the Catholic religion? My religious background led me to ask questions about how Catholics view others who are Christians and those who aren’t Christians.
II. Background Information
The gospel and Catholic Social Teachings are the values and virtues that shape the “Catholic Identity”. Catholic teachings from the Bible shape the way they pray, worship, and live their lives. The Newman Center explains that their mission is to, “celebrate the Presence of God among us, joyfully proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and build our faith community” (Newman Catholic Center, 2020). Most Catholics follow the standards of high morality that are given in the ten commandments. In an article by Baker, he talks about how it was important to look at someone’s character and not just the values that they uphold. He said, “A Catholic education is founded on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ and invites every member of the school community to an encounter with Jesus” (Baker, 2019, p. 4). One of the main Catholic sacraments is the practice of holy communion. This reenactment of the Lord’s supper imitates a final meal shared by the disciples and Jesus the night before he was crucified. Catholics believe that as they take this communion, they are remembering the sacrifice Jesus made for them on the cross and they see the bread and the cup as the actual body and blood of Christ. This belief shapes their religion because without the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross they could not be forgiven of their sins. This gives them hope now and in eternity.
III. Observation and Analysis
First Observation: Sunday, March 1, 2020; 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
When I entered the Newman Center Sanctuary (the room for worship in the church), there were 200 people of various ages saying hello to their friends and greeting new people. They all seemed to connect at a deeper level with their shared beliefs and traditions in their faith. The mass began with a small little group of people who were leading worship songs. Some outsiders, might not understand why the room was full of crosses hanging on all of the walls and what this actually meant to the congregation of people there. Although I am an outsider to Catholicism, I am not an outsider to the Christian faith, so I understood the significance of the crosses. Following a time of speaking liturgies and singing hymns on this first Sunday of lent, there was more silence and reflection in the service.
Later on, there was a Genesis reading by a leader in the church. Scripture reading seemed to shape the identity of this group of people. For those that are outside of this border, it might seem strange to read from a holy book. Continuing on in the mass (service), there were many pauses for reflection. The message that followed was a short sermon preached by Friar Tim. In conclusion of the service, there was a communion procession in which everyone came forth and took the bread and the cup as someone blesses you. Catholics take this holy communion very seriously. If you are not Catholic, including me and a few other individuals, you walk up and someone blesses you instead because you are not allowed to share in the Catholic communion. As I left the church service, I felt that I was not treated any differently than anyone else who was present even though I was not a regular attendee of the mass. From the smiles on everyone’s faces and the multiple greetings I received, I know that people were glad that I had joined them.
Second Observation: Monday March 2nd, 2020; 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
As I asked about the identity of the Catholic church, Friar Tim began talking about the seven sacraments: baptism, the eucharist, confirmation, reconciliation, marriage, holy orders, and the anointing of the sick. These things identify members of the catholic church. Although all seven of these are important to the Catholic church, I only discussed two in-depth with Friar Tim: holy communion and baptism. Christians who were baptized outside of the Catholic church are still accepted within the church. However, those who are not members of the Catholic church are not allowed to partake in the eucharist (or holy communion) among other Catholics.
Although all Catholics say they are Christians, Catholics will still discourage other forms of Christianity (such as Lutheran, Evangelical, or other Protestant denominations) and urge them to accept the Catholic beliefs that have been passed down through centuries of the Catholic church. I talked about the idea of proselytism with Friar Tim, which is the belief that other people’s beliefs are wrong and that you want to convert them so that they will believe what you believe. Since many Catholics are passionate about what they believe in, they will often try to share their faith and beliefs because it shapes how they live and they want other people to know the truth. For example, my friend Miriam who is catholic said, “Of course I think that what I believe is the right way to heaven.” She shared the fact that she is not afraid to share what she believes in. She thinks that what she believes in is right and she understands the faith she has, but while she wants others to believe the same, she will not try to force them to do so. She feels that ultimately each individual has to make their own faith decision. This often makes those who are not Catholics feel uncomfortable and judged around those who are Catholics.
Looking back on my experiences of observing the Catholic beliefs and traditions, I can say that the original research from Baker talked about how all Catholics encourage others to have an encounter with Jesus. Their belief in the one and only true God, the Trinity made up of God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and their reenactment of the seven sacraments shape how they look at the world around them and how they live on a daily basis. Many people who aren’t Catholic don’t understand the significance of sacraments like baptism or holy communion so it doesn’t have any impact on their daily life. Although Catholics desire non – Christians to convert to their beliefs and traditions, they will not try to force them to believe. Everyone must make their own choice.
Baker, F. (2019). Values, virtues and catholic identity. The Australasian Catholic Record, 96(1), 3-13. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/2251595176/fulltextPDF/EFB950D087B44E40PQ/1?accountid=14244
Newman Catholic Center. (2020). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Newman Catholic Community. Retrieved from http://www.uncnewman.org/home


WHAT WE BELIEVE
Salvation Is through one Man only, Jesus Christ who came down and manifested in form of a man, being both God and Man. He demonstrated his love for us, by dying on the cross, after that being raised in victory on the third day and is now seated at the right of the Power.
The Bible Is the inspired word of God. In the authenticity and authority of the Bible, “all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”.
To Repent from sin, to confess Christ before man, proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God.
To Be Baptised in water (fully immersed in water). “For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ have put on Christ”.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit According to Acts 2:4, it is given to believers who ask for it, with the evidence of “speaking in tongues”.
The Blessed Hope That Jesus is coming back for us in the rapture of the church. “Looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ”.
A life that is Faithful, holy and righteous. To have integrity which is obtained by the power of Holy Spirit that is dwelling in us.
We want to rise up kingdom focused believers that are filled with the Holy Spirit and have a heart for prayer, fasting and that impact our great nation of Australia and the world, to reap the end-time harvest.
A church that is Bible centered following its principles and applying them to their daily lives.
A church that walks in Holiness, Purity and righteousness,
A church based on the five-fold ministry.
A church that seeks the presence of God above all
A church that is watchful and prayerful walking in the spirit,
A church that’s loving and compassionate towards others both in the church and the community, reflecting the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A church that has accountability leadership structure based on biblical authority.
A church that encourages all believers to be enthusiastically involved in the life of the church
A church whose heartfelt praise and worship touches Heaven
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To reach out to the nations with the true uncompromised Gospel and to disciple ordinary people to fulfill the mandate of our Lord Jesus Christ until the second coming, and to love God with all your heart; mind and soul, and to obey his commandments.


Why did God put us on this place?
Is it our worst fears he wants us to face?
When we are lost, does he show us the way?
When we sin, does he still hear us pray?
When it is dark, does he help us see?
When we die, does he set us free?
Does he comfort us when we cry?
And do we really find our purpose before we die?
Where is he when we are treated like shit?
When we are scared, who helps us through it?
When we need help, does he really care?
Or is there a chance he could actually be there?
Why are the innocent ones the first to go?
Will we ever find out why, will we ever know?
If we wanted to could we change our own fate?
Or do we just wait until its too late?
What is wrong with the world we live in?
Are we just waiting for the end to begin?
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- Anyone wishing to do an extensive research of this surname should start with the old 'Coates Genealogy' which begins with Moses born in 1331. A version of this genealogy resides in the Genealogical Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints in Salt Lake City.
- Coate, Coates, Coats Family Archive Maintained by Charlotte Coats, it contains copies of many original documents for the Coats surname in general.
- Coates and Bowles Cemetery Records
Fellow Researchers and Contributors
- Charlotte Coats is a descendant of Rev. William Coats
- The late Marcia Morton appears in Generation Seven


The Master of Divinity is a 92-credit-hour professional graduate degree designed to equip pastors and other Christian ministers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for their calling. It is the standard theological degree obtained by clergy across North America.
This degree surveys all major areas of biblical, theological, historical, and practical disciplines related to Christian ministry. Elective courses addressing a variety of subjects complement the core curriculum and equip students for ministry specialization.
- The prerequisite for this degree is a BA degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
- A total of 92 credit hours is required for the completion of the degree.
- At least 30 credit hours must be completed on campus to provide regular and substantive student-faculty interaction to facilitate achieving the degree outcomes.
- Graduates will have gained skills for in-depth study and interpretation of the Old and New Testaments, including the biblical languages.
- Graduates will have demonstrated a critical awareness and life application of their understanding of Christian history, theology and ethics.
- Graduates will have learned to engage lostness through evangelism, church planting, and cross-cultural missions.
- Graduates will have grown in skills of disciple-making and teaching.
- Graduates will have gained a better understanding of self and what it takes to counsel others.
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- Graduates will have integrated knowledge and experience through ministry practice.
- Graduates will have grown in Christlikeness.
The Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary and College is recognized by the Province of Alberta, and the Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
This degree is a Designated Learning Program and eligible to receive foreign nationals on a study permit under the DLI number 019256741082.
The Seminary also offers the MDiv degree through SeminaryLink.com to students who are unable to relocate to the Cochrane campus. This program combines online course offerings in the fall and spring semesters with January and May/June intensive on-campus courses. Students can remain in their ministry settings and still complete the entire MDiv degree. The program is flexible enough so that a student can start at virtually anytime.
In each course, an on-line learning community is formed through discussion boards (threaded discussion), chat-rooms, collaborative online student group projects, weekly faculty monitoring of responses, the provision of online chapels with streamed audio, and orientations to help the students feel part of the CSBS family.
The yearly J-term (January and May/June) intensives will provide not only one-third of the MDiv degree but also make possible on-campus opportunities to meet with classmates face to face.
Online class and course packages are made up of weekly text-based curriculum materials enhanced by PowerPoint, audio and video streaming, and the use of electronic links such as the online library catalogue, periodical base, a Web Electronic Resources page listing biblical dictionaries, commentaries, free Bible software from Washburn Institute and other comparable biblical and theological educational resources. See the website for more details (SeminaryLink.com) or contact the registrar for upcoming courses (email@example.com).