Ministry of Prayer
Please keep him in prayer as he go through constant pain in his body..he has work to do for the LORD.
PRAY REV. TAYLOR
Please pray for Rev Taylor who had major surgery yesterday Thursday May 17, 2013. God is her healer.
I AM PUTTING IN A PRAYER REQUEST FOR SIMONE HARRIS WHO'S CANCER HAS RETURNED AND IT IS MORE AGGRESSIVE, WE KNOW THE GOD WE SERVE...HE IS THE HEALER..PLEASE LIFT SIMONE UP IN PRAYERS!!!!!!!!
PRAYER FOR BABY PACEY MOORE
Happening Now at EVERYWHERE--YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO ANY WHERE--JUST PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS BABY AND HIS FAMILY
Baby Pacey Moore is the 3 month old son of Jarrett and Brandi Moore. Brandi just had 2 different gallbladder surgeries due to stones being in two different places. The day after her surgery, Baby Pacey was admitted in the hospital at TRMC for having RSV. A few days later, he was flown out to Cabell Huntington Hospital due to breathing trouble and he was placed on a ventilator. After getting him there they found out he also had developed pneumonia. He started doing some better and they started trying to turn the ventilator down and then had to turn it back up. He now has a feeding tube and has had a set back. Now they are afraid that he is bleeding internally and his blood is clotting too fast. This family and this baby REALLY needs everyone’s prayers.
Pastor Burrell is in need of prayer a tree fell on him and now he is in body cast.
Prayer for Yazid and Dorothy for wisdom and directions on their jobs.
Continue to keep conference 2011 in your prayers.
Pray for Sis Robinson who has a lump in her breast and is in pain.
Lost of loved ones
Please pray for all those that have lost loved ones during this week.
Prayer for little Logan 6 years old with tumor on his kidney that spread through his major organs. How many of you know that the devil is a liar.
Let us bind up the spirit of abuse in relationships in the name of Jesus. It has got to stop. God is not pleased.
Lets us ask the Lord to provide jobs for the following: Sis Paulette,Sis Robinson and Evg Martin. For God's people shall not go begging for bread.
Venice is in need of prayers.!
HOUSE BURNT TO THE GROUND
Tammy's daughter's house was burnt to the ground. Please pray that the Lord provides for her and her children a new place to go. Pray also that justice will be served on the person that did it.!
Prayer Request for my husband who is addicted to alcohol he drinks every day and when He is under the influence of alcohol I go thru verbal abuse.......I want God to deliver him from the drinking.
Doctor Michael is in need of our prayers. He just found out that he has throat cancer. He spends so much time caring for the sick so now he needs us to pray for him.
LEADERS NEED PRAYERS
Let us continue to pray for leaders. For their strength.
THE BIG C.
Pray for Michael and his wife Stacia. Doctor says she has cancer. Her husband needs strength at this time. Whose report are we going to believe?. Pray for salvation for them both.
LOSS OF MEMORY
Please pray for our sister in the Lord, Charlene as she is loosing her short term memory. She also has a lump in her thyroid again also. She is the wife of a farmer and has 4 children. Her husband's name is Larry
My pastor's youngest daughter was going to college to be a nurse and yesterday morning she got up to leave and I got up about the same time and I felt like I needed to pray for her so I did well while she was traveling on her way out of town to get to where she was going to college she fell asleep at the wheel and flipped the vehicle that she was driving. It was a suburban and the police said from the looks of the vehicle she should be dead. She only has a few scraps and bruises and really sore but she is alive. The vehicle is totaled but that can be replaced
Lets continue to prayer for the miners safety
Please pray for my best friends son Xavier, he has been involved in an explosion in Afghanistan. He is alive but was hurt – that’s all we know right now.
Dana Behm has requested prayer
Dana Behm has requested prayer for a co-worker who was involved in a serious car accident last evening. Steve Nelson was driving with his 13 year old son last night and was rear-ended by a car speeding. He is okay but his son Seth is in serious condition. Steve has requested that we intercede for his son, who is in UT Hospital and the 3 children in the other car. Thank you so much.
Pam in Kansas thanks you all for your prayers. She is now out of the ICU.
Please dont forget to pray for my country Nigeria. It is becoming increasingly difficult for christians to live righteously. Evangelism seems to suffer. Christians are compromising. Please, pray for us.
To all my family at the River:
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; (2 Peter 2, 2)
For those of you that don’t know I am in the Philippines. I am continuing my midwifery studies here while working in a small birthing center in Pingkian; a slum in Manilla. God has really been amazing in how He has brought this about.
I have already had some challenging situations to deal with along with the other midwives here. The third birth that I attended the mom was a prostitute, she was also a drop in patient with no prenatal care. On one of the postpartum visits she confessed not having enough food which was worrisome because she’d bled a lot in labour and really needed good nutrition to recover. A few days later she texted Gerlene (my preceptor and also a wonderful midwife), and asked her to please take the baby as she could not cope and was not eating enough to sustain breast-milk. Well, it was a bit of a crisis, and we ended up watching the baby for a few nights. I admit, it was pretty easy to bond with the little guy after spending a relatively sleepless night with him! He is now in a new ‘home’ in the north. We are still in contact with his mom though and she is grieving his absence now. If you could keep her in your prayers that would be really appreciated. We have had a chance to talk to her a lot, and she even asked about coming to church. I would love to see the redeeming work of the Lord in her life. And also for protection for little ‘Johny’, wherever he is now.
Thanks everyone for all the blessings and advice you helped send me away with! It gave me something to ponder on the plane! I need the Love of the Father to flow through me to these women, because my own love and discernment is so lacking.
Where is God leading me in all this? I don’t really know... Please pray that I would have the patience to wait for His guidance, that He indeed would go ahead and show me where he wants me to go from here, and that I will have the obedience to follow.
Please pray for others battling with addictions
Pam is back in the hospital:this time in the ICU. Her kidneys have shut down but we know that God can fix them. Please pray.
i am asking for prayer for Keisha Clare she is in the hospital , financial breakthrough for me and the children and salvation for my husband.Jenise still in sch cant pray she need financial break through.
Please find below prayer requests
for ''The Home of Champions and Academy'', in Moi'sbridge ,Kenya - East Africa
1-Water well -$1300
2-To complete payment for the land - $5031
3-Boys pit latrine -$1000
4-Leasing 5 acres for food production -$455
5-Food production expenses -$1299
6-Minimum Monthly support for each of the 60 total orphans-$ 20
8-Readers for all grades
11-medicines for first aid
12-packed food stuffs
13-Monthly staff support for their upkeep
14- Increase orphanage/school land etc
4th stage of cancer
I request your prayers for my brother not save but have has CANCER .. he is the 4th stage of cancer ... but in often time i advise him to forgive so that CHRIST can forgive you .. I would really appreciate your prayers, GOD BLESS YOU , Kathy
pray for me that this so called cold in my system won't set in. I have an ear ache and sore throat on the right side.
PLEASE PRAY FOR JANELLE
Please pray for Janelle Carver. She went into the hospital for hernia surgery and they found two large tumors which contained pre-cancerous cells.
Please pray for the following ppl.
Jason: deliverance from addictions
Theo: healing from stomach operation. is having hallucinations from pain pills
Pray for the wayward children.
Ron: healing from a serious fall
Carol: going in for cancer tests, pray for good results
Daniel: pray for wisdom from the doctors so he won't loose his arm.
Bless you all
MINISTRY OF PRAYER DEVOTION
Pray that God will increase ministry of prayer devotion from coast to coast and level to level.
Please keep Pastor Stewart in prayer along with her Ministry in Jamaica.
Pam is still in need of prayers. She was back in the hospital again this time the doctors says she must be on oxygen at all times. How many of us know that God can heal her?
We need to pray for unity as never before among the body of Christ.
Lets continue to prayer for the trapped miners. No body but God that has been keeping them. Hallelujah Lord.
Please lets pray for Bishop Riley and his wife Pastor Riley. The doctor found a mass in his throat and will be doing surgery on him on August 24. I know God is going to do the unthinkable. We pray for strength for his wife at this time.
CONTINUE TO LIFT HER UP BEFORE THE LORD AS SHE IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL.
PLEASE PRAY FOR BISHOP RENEE ONE OF OUR MEMBERS WHO IS THE HOSPITAL IN MARSHALL TEXAS. SHE IS VERY SICK. WE TRUST GOD FOR HER HEALING.
He wants to be a blessing to the Lord through drumming. Please keep DRUMMING4GOD in prayer.
Needs our prayer against sinus problems and aches. By HIS stripes she is healed in JESUS name.
Maria is in need of prayer against depression. How many of us know that the devil is a liar. Hallelujah.
Please keep Tanya (one of my daughters) in prayers, she just called, and she fell outside and hurt her leg.....her baby is due in Nov...her husband is heading home to take her to the hospital.Will let you know as soon as I know any thing.
I have so much dealing with in my life....I just do not know how much more I can take...My BP is 167/97...My head is pounding....So much gone on in my life....Please pray for me.
PLEASE KEEP SIS TERRY IN PRAYER GOD IS WORKING ON HER AS WE SPEAK IN THE HOSPITAL. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE ICU. FLUID WAS FOUND AROUND HER HEART AND LUNGS.
I HAVE COME DOWN WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PROSTATE INFECTION AND I'M FEELING PRETTY ROUGH.PLEASE AGREE WITH ME THAT I MAY RECOUP QUICKLY.
SIS TERRY IN THE HOSPITAL
WE KNOW THAT BY JESUS'S STRIPES SIS TERRY IS HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS. PLEASE KEEP HER BEFORE THE LORD SO THAT SHE WILL HAVE A STORY TO TELL. SHE IS TRUSTING GOD TO MOVE.
DARLENE NEEDS GOD TO MOVE
SHE NEEDS HER BLOOD SUGAR TO BE LOWERED SO THAT SHE CAN HAVE SURGERY. IN THE MEAN TIME SHE IS IN A LOT OF PAIN.
JACKIE IS IN NEED OF URGENT PRAYER FORR HER HEART. WE KNOW THAT GOD IS A HEART REGULATOR. WITH HIM ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER MARRIAGE AND SON ALSO.
CHRISTY NEEDS PRAYER
My dtr. Christy had to be admitted to the hospital to the severe pain in her head. She had a spinal tap in the ER around noon and the ER doctor gave her two different pain medications and the pain got worse. Its almost midnight now and i just left the hospital-her doctor ordered an even stronger pain med but still no relief.
NEED A PLACE OF WORSHIP
TO ALL MY HUSBAND & I ARE ASKING PRAYER FOR A NEW CHURCH THE ONE THAT WE HAVE BEEN GOING TO FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS HAS BEEN HAVING GREAT DIFFICULTY FIANCIALLY & THAY ARE HAVING TROUBLE KEEPING A MINISTER CURRENTLY WE HAVE HAD A VISITING MINISTER & HE HAS BEEN ASKED TO SAY AS PERMANENT MINISTER BUT HE HAS DECIDED TO MOVE ON NOW THERE IS TALK OF CLOSING OUR DOORS BECAUSE LOW ATTENDANCE AND NOT BEING ABLE TO KEEP KEEP THINGS GOING FINANCIALLY THERE HAS ALSO BEEN SOME HURT FEELINGX TOWARDS OUR PRESENT MINISTER & MYSELF RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN VERY ILL & HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND EVERY THE CHURCH HAS KNOWN BUT YET NO ONE HAS CALLED OR BOTHERED TO COME OVER TO SEE HOW I AM MY HUSBAND HAD BEEN GOING BUT HE HAS SAID NO ONE ASK HOW I AM DOING OR EVEN SEEMS TO CARE I FEEL LIKE I AM BEING SHUNNED BUT DO NOT KNOW WHY PLEASE WE NEED ALL PRAYERS.
We need to pray
FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST. SAINTS ARE ARE GOING THROUGH EVERY WHERE. ITS SO SAD BUT I KNOW GODS GOING TO SEE EVERY LAST ONE OF US THROUGH. THANK YOU JESUS.
PRAISE REPORT FROM LOUISIANA
SIS JACKIE ASKED THE PRAYER GROUP TO PRAY FOR HER AS SHE WAS TIRED OF TAKING SO MANY MEDICATIONS AND GOD DID IT HALLELUJAHHHHHHHHH THANK YOU JESUS.
GOD CAN DO ANY THING
AND SO MINISTER CAROLYN IS IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS THE ENEMY WANTS TO TAKE HER OUT BUT THE DEVIL IS A LIAR. FOR SHE SHALL LIVE AND NOT DIE.HALLELUJAHHHHHHHHH.
LETS PRAY FOR PAM SHE WAS BACK IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 6 DAYS FOR ANOTHER BLOOD TRANSFUSION. PLEASE KEEP HER IN PRAYER.
MARRIAGES ARE IN TROUBLE PLEASE SEEK GOOD ON THIS MATTER. I HAVE BEEN GETTING A LOT OF EMAILS ON THIS.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME
Please pray for me I am having so much pain in my right shoulder and running down my right arm, and now some times when it's doing it, it's causing my hand to draw also. Back in 1995 I was in a bad car wreck and had to go to therapy for 3 months some times almost every day to therapy center or chiropracter.What they didn't find at that time was that my upper part of my ribs where it attaches I guess to the clavicle or shoulder one had become detached. Well it was found 8 years ago where my body tried to heal itself back and just layed bone on top of bone til I have so much calcium built up that it causes me pain..it use to be just every now and then. Well now for about the last 3 months I am experiencing excruciating pain almost daily. So if you would please pray for me and pass on to other prayer warriors.
HELLO EVERY ONE
Please pray for Albert Copper as he will be having open heart surgery today. Thank you JESUS that YOU have all under contol and YOU are guiding the hands of the surgeons and healing is Mr. Coppers portion. Praise YOU!
Love and Blessings,
I want to let everyone know that Kim Mignogna had her knee surgery this morning and it went very well. She will be spending the night at the Mercy Health Partners center in West Knoxville in room 316. We praise and thank you JESUS that all went well and that Kim will be back on her feet again real soon!
Blessings to all,
Please pray against child abuse in our childen. And that their voice be heard.
my daughter Corinna and I (whom is a registered nurse) We had a fall out in our mother and daughter relationship and she holds things against me for years not mths. I ask her to forgive me for my actions, but she is very stubborn and prideful.......God's Blessings Lorna, Thank you so much for your online prayer chain.......I praise God for you and your ministry and others around the world that pray for us.....
My son whom lives in Tenn. got his 3rd DUI and all of us in the family are pulling back and not helping him with resources or coming to his aide.
We don't want to enable him any longer. At first we could understand the first mistake, but the 3rd we are concerned he can hurt someone or himself.
So he cannot afford an attorney and is without one going to court this Monday on the 10th.
I heard thru my other kids that he is thinking or planning in running, that means he will be a fugitive. Of course that is not a good choice.
But he is 35 and he needs to learn to face his consequences for what they are. HIs room mate bailed him out and it would not be right to leave his room mate hanging when he did my son the favor of bailing him out of jail in the first place when his father told him no more son can't help you out this time.
As a mother of course I don't want him to go to prison! It hurts me a lot, what the judge may give him, I just have to trust that he gets jail time and that the Lord have his way in my son's life. My son saids that everyone that speaks of God uses God as a crutch. Of course my son does not know any better and is blinded by the enemy.
Please pray that God puts Christian's in his path, and that he gets saved and turns his life to the Lord and that he does not run, but attends court on May 10th to face his charges.........I want the best for him and I know God has everything under his control and I release him to our Lord and Savior in JESUS NAME! AMEN!
Thanks Lorna and prayer warriors.....God's Blesings!!!
I need the favour of the Lord for a deadline on Friday. Thank you
Please pray for my sister Ann. She had a light
heart attack yesterday (5/6/10). I know God can restore her health & heal her heart.
In the name of JESUS we come into agreement with Kim. 05-05-10
I saw the Orthopedic Surgeon today and will be having surgery on my left knee on Friday May 7th to repair a torn Meniscus and reposition the knee cap. Please pray for my protection, guidance for the doctor and complete resolution of my knee issues. Love & Blessings!!
2) PLEASE LIFT ME UP IN YOUR PRAYERS, FOR THE URGENT FAVOUR OF GOD. I HAVE UNTIL FRIDAY TO CLEAR UP THE BALANCE ON MY SCHOOL FEE OR ELSE I CANT SIT MY END OF YEAR EXAMS. GOD IS ABLE, PLEASE AGREE WITH ME IN YOUR PRAYERS.
3)DEBRA NEEDS PRAYER FOR SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. THE DEVIL IS A LIAR AND WILL NOT HAVE HER.
4) PRAY FOR RANDY WHO IS IN A COMA.
Prayer Request for the Month of May
Please pray for Pastors wives and their husbands. Pray also nations.
Lenora needs prayer 03-22-10
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ... Please keep Lenora in your prayers...Larry called and said she is in the hospital with either a stroke or seizure of some sort.. They are running test to see exactly what happened... Thank you for your prayers... God bless each of you...
WE NEED TO PRAY 03-04-10
Please pray for William Russell, he is having problems with his heart. H is retaining fluid, and they are sending him to dialysis to drain off the fluid. His white blood cells and red blood cells are fighting against each other.
Baby Olivia 03-04-10
"I just wanted to send out a notice to remind everyone to pray for my baby granddaughter Olivia, as she is being admitted into the Hospital this morning for corrective surgery to repair her Rectum, she was born with it in the wrong place.
Please pray that all who will be involved in taking care of her from the Doctors & Surgeons to the Attendants and Nurses will be anointed and lead by GOD in her care. We are also praying for her total healing, and speedy recovery in Jesus name.
Thank You for your time, and Have a Blessed Day..
Daisy is a 1yr old that has fluid on the brain she is in the joplin mo area. please pray for healing.
Baby in the Hospital
Sis Renee's grand baby is in the hospital. Please keep him in prayer. By HIS stripes the baby is already heal. Thank you Jesus.
Needs a place to live
Lena and mother (I) needs a place to move to by March. We have to give notice to vacate from our apt. by the end of Feb.
Please pray that God will turn the situation around. I know he can do it. Hallelujahhhhhhhh thank you Lord.
Please keep LadySusan covered
"Blessings Woman of God, can you please and the group keep me covered in your prayers. We know that every time we try to do good evil presents itself.
Recently one of our clients named Beau had a grease fire in his appartment. He tried to put it out himself and I am sure he was thinking of the people upstairs and saving his appartment. Tragically he was severly burned on the face, chest, arms and hands. Beau was transfered to the Burn Unit at VGH and is undergoing surgery this week. He has a long road in his recovery and this has been extremely difficult on his family.
Here are a number of prayer requests
Charles; attitude for bible study, thought there would be non Christians in the study group to witness to but so far there are none.
Rosemary: has fatigue from her leg illness
Tim & Rebecca: missionaries out on the field
Deb Marion: needs a touch from God
Deb Much: husband, Neil need back surgery, wisdom for the doctors and speedy recovery
Gail: looking for a church to attend, God's direction
Souki: needs to find God
Graham: wisdom for the doctors when they do some sort of test to the broken ankle
Greg went to the doctors today for an MRI, he has Fungal Menegitis, his wifesaid that there are some symptoms that are coming back. he has been on medication, according to her it is a long process he has to go through, but in the name of Jesus i declare complete healing over him. Please send this out so all can agree with our family in prayer.
Please pray for sister M.
HELLO SISTER LORNA. PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR PRAYER LIST FOR A FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL.
REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING
For The Church
For The Nations
For The Government
For The Children
Heal your people Lord
I lift up your people before you. Your word say:
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us...(Jesus) bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness -- by whose stripes you were healed.He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.Do not be wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil.It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.I am the Lord who heals you.Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases...serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you.Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.A merry heart does good, like a medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; ...they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.
Lord I leave every thing into your hand in Jesus Name. Thank you for healing. Amen.
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Lead US, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of OUR enemies; make Your way straight before OUR faces.
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St Paul’s Cathedral is easily one of the most recognisable landmarks on the London skyline, as the historic church and its iconic dome rise high in the centre of the city.
The cathedral has been the focus of Christianity in London since the 6th century AD. However, St Paul’s went through many different designs and suffered destruction and fires before the dramatic church you see today, which was built by the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
St Paul’s Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of London. While it’s very much a functioning, working Anglican church, it’s also become one of the capital’s most important tourist attractions and sees millions of visitors every year.
That means that the church can get busy, but with our ultimate guide to St Paul’s Cathedral you’ll be equipped with the best insider tips and tricks to beat the crowds. Discover the best times to visit, how to buy tickets, and you might even learn a few quirky pieces of history, too.
- 1 Where Is St Paul’s Cathedral?
- 2 The Best Time to Visit St Paul’s Cathedral
- 3 How Much Does It Cost to Visit St Paul’s Cathedral?
- 4 A Brief History of St Paul’s Cathedral
- 5 Facts About St Paul’s
- 6 What to See at St Paul’s Cathedral
- 7 Insider Tips When Visiting St Paul’s Cathedral
- 8 Related Posts
Where Is St Paul’s Cathedral?
St Paul’s Cathedral is located in the City of London, in the centre of the capital. The cathedral is built on Ludgate Hill, one of London’s most prominent hilltops. Given its central location, St Paul’s is easy to travel to.
Driving in the city or even taking a taxi is inadvisable, but public transport to St Paul’s is convenient, although, in peak times both the underground and buses can be busy. The nearest tube station is St Paul’s, which is just a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral. As soon as you exit the station, you’ll quickly spot the dome towering over the surrounding buildings. St Paul’s tube stop is found on the Central Line, in Zone 1.
The nearest train station is the City Thameslink Railway Station, which is just a short stroll away and has several entrances around Ludgate Hill. There are services across the city and further afield to places such as Gatwick and Luton Airports.
There are also plenty of nearby bus stops giving quick access to the cathedral. You can also join a classic Hop on Hop off sightseeing tour and jump off by St Paul’s, before exploring the rest of London’s best attractions too.
The Best Time to Visit St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is open all year round, although sightseeing is restricted during important religious holidays, such as Easter and Christmas. Tourists are allowed to visit the cathedral from Monday through to Saturday. However on Sundays, the cathedral is only open to worshippers and sightseeing is not permitted.
Throughout the day, there are several services held for worshippers within the cathedral, and there are different special events held in the evenings too, such as choir recitals or organ performances. You can check the St Paul’s Cathedral website for details of any upcoming events.
The cathedral is open to visitors from 8.30am, with the last entrance being allowed at 4.00pm. The first service for worshippers is the morning prayer, which is held at 7.30am each day.
If you can, then you’ll want to get here early. Arrive after the first prayer to beat the crowds, and to give you maximum time to explore before any large coach tours might arrive later in the day.
If you arrive late in the day and find that there’s a large queue, you might risk being turned away if you’re still waiting once the last entrance time has passed, so give yourself plenty of time if you plan on visiting in the afternoon.
In summer when London is in the middle of its peak tourism season, the cathedral can be particularly busy, but it does stay open for an hour longer, with last entrance moved back to 5.00pm.
How Much Does It Cost to Visit St Paul’s Cathedral?
While worshippers may join services in the cathedral for free, if you really want to explore everything within St Paul’s, you’ll need to purchase a sightseeing ticket. This will give you access to many different areas during opening times.
Tickets can be purchased on the door or in advance online. It’s recommended to buy your ticket online if you can, as you get a small discount and are given fast track entrance into the cathedral, allowing you to skip the worst of the queues.
As of spring 2019, adults pay £17 online or £20 on the door. A child’s ticket costs £7.20 online or £8.50 on the door. If you are a family, then there are different family tickets on offer that can help you to save money, while there are also special rates for students and senior citizens.
A Brief History of St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the capital’s oldest places of religious worship, although throughout history several different buildings have stood on this hilltop in the centre of the City of London.
For centuries, St Paul’s was the tallest building in London, and its dramatic dome and spires could be seen rising high above the skyline from almost anywhere in the city. It was only in 1967 when modern skyscrapers began to become a feature of London, that other buildings took over the cathedral in terms of height.
It’s thought that there may have been a Roman temple on the same hilltop where the cathedral now stands, although evidence for this is shaky. What is known is that the first Christian church was built on Ludgate Hill in 604 AD. This church was dedicated to St Paul the Apostle. Ever since, subsequent churches or cathedrals in this spot have always been dedicated to this important Christian figure.
When the Normans conquered England, they built a new, much grander cathedral on the hill, which is generally known as Old St Paul’s. Many fires would cause damage and the need for rebuilding and redesign throughout the cathedral’s life, before it was burnt to the ground in 1666.
The architect Sir Christopher Wren designed the elaborate cathedral you see today, with the first service in the new St Paul’s held three decades after the fire, in 1697.
Facts About St Paul’s
- Until 1967, St Paul’s was the tallest building in London, measuring up to 111 metres in height.
- St Paul’s is an Anglican Cathedral and the seat of the City of London’s Bishopric.
- Many important historical characters have had their funerals held here, including the likes of the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill, as well as the cathedral’s architect, Sir Christopher Wren.
- St Paul’s Cathedral is designed in the shape of a cross, and it’s the second largest religious centre in the United Kingdom and the largest in London.
What to See at St Paul’s Cathedral
The Cathedral Floor
When you first step through the entrance of St Paul’s Cathedral, you’ll be instantly mesmerised by the beautiful sight of the cathedral floor. This is the main corridor of the cathedral, where you’ll find pews, ornate sculptures and intricate artwork. At the far end, there’s a lavish altar where services are conducted.
Look up from ground level and you’ll be able to see spectacular designs on the ceiling and the dome rising up above the cathedral, which is supported from below by huge, stone pillars.
The High Altar
St Paul’s high altar is the main focus of many religious ceremonies in the cathedral. Walk along the floor, under the dome, and continue past the choir and you’ll find the intricate designs of the altar at the far end of the cathedral.
While the cathedral has had many different altars throughout its history with many being very humble, wooden tables, the current high altar gleams and shimmers in gold. The altar dates only to 1958, as the previous one was destroyed by German bombing during World War II.
The dome is the most iconic part of the cathedral’s design, and this massive structure turned St Paul’s into a dramatic feature of the London skyline. The dome is over 80 metres tall and 30 metres wide, and weighs over 60,000 tonnes, while it consists of both an inner and outer component.
The inner dome can even be climbed, with a total of 528 steps leading to the top. Along the way, you’ll pass through the three famous galleries within the dome, the Whispering Gallery, the Stone Gallery and the Golden Gallery. There are platforms built on the outer dome that you can access through the galleries, and that offer exceptional views over the rest of London.
The Whispering Gallery
The Whispering Gallery is the first gallery that you’ll encounter on your climb to the top of the dome.
You’ll need to tackle 259 steps from the cathedral floor to reach the gallery, which is named for its marvellous acoustics that allow you to hear even the faintest of whispers from afar.
The Whispering Gallery offers great views of the floor below and is one of the most famous parts of the cathedral.
The Stone Gallery
Above the Whispering Gallery, more steps lead upwards to the Stone Gallery. 378 steps lead from the cathedral floor to this gallery, where you’ll find a beautiful terrace.
That terrace extends around the exterior of the dome, and you’ll be treated to a 360-degree view if you walk around the circumference.
The Golden Gallery
The Golden Gallery is found at the top of the dome. Although it’s the smallest of the three major galleries, it’s arguably the most spectacular.
This gallery offers the best view out over London, as you’ll be atop the highest point in the cathedral, and will have the best panorama of the city.
After heading high up to the top of the dome, on your return to ground level it’s time to go below the cathedral. St Paul’s was designed with a large crypt beneath its floor, and it’s here that you’ll find the grave of Sir Christopher Wren, who made those designs as the cathedral’s architect.
This is the largest cathedral crypt in Europe, and it’s the resting place of some of Britain’s most well-known and important historical figures including Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington.
In the crypt, you can find one of the latest additions to St Paul’s Cathedral. The Oculus is a unique multimedia experience that allows you to see first-hand the development and history of the cathedral through the ages.
On a 270º large television screen, you can watch the history of St Paul’s unfold before you. You’ll be transported from the early churches to the great fire of 1666, before seeing Sir Christopher Wren’s design and construction of the cathedral you see today, and its iconic survival and symbolism during the Blitz in World War II.
Insider Tips When Visiting St Paul’s Cathedral
- Arrive early to beat the crowds, and purchase your ticket online to not only save money but to skip the queues with fast track entrance to St Paul’s.
- Join a Hop on Hop off Bus Tour if you are pressed for time in London, and want to see all the best sights, quickly. St Paul’s Cathedral will always be a stop, and you’ll learn some interesting history while you’re on the bus.
- If you don’t fancy paying the entrance price, then you can join a service in the cathedral, but you won’t have access to all the other, unique areas in St Paul’s.
- For a totally free and spectacular view of St Paul’s and the iconic dome from the outside, then head to the nearby shopping centre at One New Change, where you can find a rooftop terrace that’s open to the public and that offers an unrivalled panoramic of the cathedral.
- Audio tours in a variety of different languages are included in the ticket price. Just remember to pick up your audio guide at the entrance.
- Free tours are also provided throughout the day by knowledgeable staff, but you’ll need to book on when you arrive, as places are always limited.
As London specialists, we offer a superb range of London tours, many of which involve a trip to iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. We visit the cathedral early to avoid large crowds and offer fast-track entry. To find out more or to book your London tour, contact Premium Tours today.


Please note that when Barth speaks of modes, he does not mean the heresy of modalism. He prefers modes to persons, but his doctrine of the trinity is very orthodox.
“It does not follow from His triunity that His being is three-fold in the sense that His perfection consists of three parts and is to be seen and understood by us as it were in three divisions. His being is whole and undivided, and therefore all His perfections are equally the being of all three modes of the divine being. But it certainly follows from God’s triunity that the one whole divine being, as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit whose being it is, must be at the same time identical with itself and non-identical, simple and multiple, a life both in movement and at peace. In this relationship and therefore in its form, what is repeated and revealed in the whole divine being as such, and in each divine perfection in particular, is the relationship and form of being of the Father and the Son and the unity of the Spirit, to the extent that these three are distinct in God but no less one in God, without pre-eminence or subordination but not without succession and order, yet without any jeopardizing or annulment of the real life of the Godhead.” – Karl Barth
“Who and what is God Himself? We must not now go back and give an answer which declares what we think the conception of God ought to be, what God must be to be God according to all necessary postulates and ideas in respect of the concept of the deity. God Himself is in fact simply the One of whom all prophets and apostles explained that they had heard his voice and had to obey Him, executing the messages and tasks He laid upon them, and bearing witness of His will and work to others. In a remarkable way they also recognised His voice in the testimony of each other, at least to the extent that, in a long unbroken chain, admittedly in quite different ways, but in ways which at this point involved no contradiction, they all aimed to be servants and messengers of one and the same God. This One is God Himself, described by the unanimous testimony of prophets and apostles as the Subject of creation, reconciliation and redemption, the Lord.” – Karl Barth
“Because it was the Son of God, i.e., God Himself who took our place on Good Friday, the substitution could be effectual and procure our reconciliation with the righteous God, and therefore our own righteousness in His sight. Only God, our Lord and Creator, could stand surety for us, could take our place, could suffer eternal death in our stead as the consequence of our sin in such a way that it was finally suffered and overcome and therefore did not not need to be suffered any more by us. No creature, no other man could do that. Bur God’s own Son could do it.” – Karl Barth
“When God loves, revealing His inmost being in the fact that He loves and therefore seeks and creates fellowship, this being and doing is divine and distinct from all other loving to the extent that the love of God is grace. Grace is the distinctive mode of God’s being in so far as it seeks and creates fellowship by its own free inclination and favour, unconditioned by any merit or claim in the beloved, but also unhindered by any unworthiness or opposition in the latter—able, on the contrary, to overcome all unworthiness and opposition. It is in this distinctive characteristic that we recognise the divinity of God’s love.”
– Karl Barth
“The Christian heresies spring from the fact that man does not take seriously the known ground of divine immanence in Jesus Christ, so that from its revelation, instead of apprehending Jesus Christ and the totality of Him, he arbitrarily selects this or that feature and sets it up as a subordinate centre: perhaps the idea of creation, or the sacraments, or the life of the soul, or even the kingdom of God, or the regeneration of man, or the creeds or doctrine.”
– Karl Barth, Church Dogmatics
“The news which the Church has to proclaim is that in virtue of what has happened in Jesus Christ man can now live with God in faith and love and hope, on the ground of God’s unfathomable and unmerited mercy. And this news is so urgent that in every time and place where the Church exists it must be proclaimed at once and in all circumstances.”
– Karl Barth
Much of my time is spent responding to various attacks on the Bible. There is definitely no lack of attacks to respond to. I am also someone who appreciates Karl Barth and Barth made this interesting statement:
“The maintaining of the Word of God against the attacks to which it is exposed cannot be our concern, and therefore we do not need to worry about it. Watchmen are appointed and they wait their office. The maintaining of the Word of God takes place as a self-affirmation which we can never do more than acknowledge to our own comfort and disquiet. We can be most seriously concerned about Christianity and Christians, about the future of the Church and theology, about the establishment in the world of the Christian outlook and Christian ethic. But there is nothing about whose solidity we need to be less troubled than the testimonies of God in Holy Scripture. For a power which can annul these testimonies is quite unthinkable.” (Church Dogmatics I.21.1)
When I read this, I both agree and disagree with Barth. In a sense, Barth is correct that we do not need to defend the Word of God. The Word of God is not something weak that must be defended. However, in another way there a great need to respond to the attacks of critics. When I respond to attacks, my concern is not to protect the Bible but to address confusion and misunderstandings of people. There are people who reject the Bible over some rumour they have encountered and I seek to keep the Bible on the table as something that needs to be considered. What I do does not strengthen the Bible or change it in any way. It is only about helping people to see the Bible clearly and allowing them to make sound decisions. I do not worry about the Bible, but I do worry about what people think of the Bible and how they interpret it.


Be blessed by this week’s episode of The Overlap Podcast as our hosts, Sid and Keith, sit down with Brother Blake Stanley, Executive Pastor of Operations at 3Circle Church. One of the fastest growing churches in Southwest Alabama, 3 Circle has campuses in Fairhope, Daphne, Mobile and Thomasville – and Blake oversees a choir of duties that include finances, mutisite strategy and leadership development – all topics worth hearing some heavenly advice on even if you aren’t a follower or leader of a church flock.
Blake’s areas of expertise center around creating and implementing simple systems for management that actually work and to do his best to spur new employees into becoming confident leaders. To him, business is simply a matter of stewardship (fitting for a man of the cloth) – placing the people and resources in the direction of the large-picture version of what the organization is or can be.
Of course, as we learn from Pastor Blake’s sermon on stewardship and strategizing, what your organization is and the vision of what it could be are parts of a lifelong journey. The vision is the final destination and our day-to-day operations in our vocation, be it a church or your business, are the vehicle that will take you to where you want to be. Key components like values and standards will be necessary to help you find the right fit for the passengers (your team of employees) that will join you on this trek. But, don’t take our word for it – Pastor Blake’s How-To Homily is much better heard from him, not read here.
So find a seat in the pew of your choice (back row for you Southern Baptists – we know it’s doctrinal) and get ready to hear the good word on generating glad tidings of great joy and growth for you and your business. Let the listeners say “Amen!” (And, we promise, we won’t pass the offering plate for this week’s episode – but if the Spirit moves you to send a love donation, move with the Spirit!)


For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
What an awesome reminder of the redemptive work of Christ. To know that you and I are a work in progress is that daily reminder of our utter dependence on the caring grace of God. This isn't something new it has always been in the heart of God that we be prepared for every good work that would bring honor and glory to God. The whole idea that we are created anew (born again), for good works is the one thing that keeps us dependent on the leading of the Holy Spirit. Our daily walk is comprised of so many different elements, interaction with other people, work, family, church, school and the list goes on! But each day would be incomplete without the daily guidance that is afforded us through the guiding, caring and gentle directing of Christ loving and gentle hand. May we never forget that we are a work in progress!
But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.


God must have known there would be times
We'd need a word of cheer
Someone to praise a triumph
Or brush away a tear.
He must have known we'd need to share
The joy of "little things"
In order to appreciate
The happiness life brings.
I think he knew our troubled hearts
Would sometimes throb with pain
At trials and misfortunes
Or some goals we can't attain.
He knew we'd need the comfort
Of an understanding heart
To give us strength and courage
To make a fresh, new start.
He knew we'd need companionship
And so GOD answered the heart's
With a Cherished Friend...like you.


A very warm welcome to our school website which gives a small glimpse of the life of Overbury Church of England First School. Overbury is situated in the Cotswolds near Tewkesbury on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border. As a village school we have smaller classes and a family atmosphere which offers a personal approach to the individual needs of each child.
At Overbury we are passionate about achieving outstanding opportunities and learning for all through a warm and caring culture, which is grounded in our Christian Values and ethos.
We believe in putting the needs of the children at the heart of everything we do and we are proud of our children and all that they achieve.
We strive for excellence in all aspects of learning, behaviour and well-being. By recognising that we can support the whole child, their family, and every adult in our school community we know that we can make a real difference.
I hope the following pages of our website introduce you to our school and provide you with the information you need and I encourage you to come and visit so you can see, first-hand, what a happy and welcoming school we are.
We are very pleased to share with you our latest
Ofsted Report, confirming that we remain a GOOD school.
Please click on this link: January 2023 OFSTED Report
| Move More: Multi Skills: Years 1-5
Art Club: Years 1-5
| [Private Music Lessons]
Move More: Sports: Years 1-5
Construction Club: Years 1-5
Andy Tucker Soccer: External
| [Forest School: Tower Class]
Recorder Club: Years 4-5
Rugby Club: Years 1-5
|Animation /iPad Club: Years 1-5
|Netball: Years 2-5
|Yr.5 Netball Tournament: am
|World Book Day at Overbury
|Parents Evening 1/2
|Parents Evening 2/2
|Easter Service: 9.15 St.Faiths
|Yr.4 Handball Tournament: am
|Move More Parent Workshop
|Crazy Hair Day: Friends Fundraiser
|25 March - 5 April: Easter Holiday


Um site muito rico, com possibilidade de visualizar o texto bíblcio em muitas línguas, também nas versões originais. Possibilidade também de consultar dicionários bíblicos importantes e muitos outros recursos.
No site, sobre o projeto, podemos ler:
- Increase the visibility and accessibility of the Scriptures online.
- Provide free access to Bible study tools in many languages.
- Promote the Gospel of Christ through the learning, study and application of God's word. Our Organization
Bible hub is a production of the Online Parallel Bible Project. This project is privately owned and supported for the express purpose of sharing Bible study tools online. Most of our work is done by volunteers with an interest in using their technological skills to this end. Please see our contact page for additional information.
The Online Parallel Bible Project began in 2004 as Bible.cc, which provided a parallel, verse by verse view of 8 translations. Soon, many new tools were developed to support the parallel site. These began as separate sites, but our feedback led us to develop a single integrated platform. Thus, in 2007 several sites were integrated to form Biblos.com and later BibleHub.com.
Statement of Faith
To answer many of your questions regarding the philosophy behind this site, we have provided a statement of faith. However we wish to encourage everybody, regardless of their belief system, to use this site to learn more about the Bible.


September 7, 2008
Every night we have our little routine of bathing the kids, brushing teeth, reading scriptures and saying prayers. After we are done, Tyler usually takes Spencer and Kaden into their room, tucks them in and spends a little daddy time with them, just talking about their day. I take Ashton and we read books and sing songs in his room as we rock in the rocking chair. When I am done singing "I Am A Child of God" he knows it's bed time. I say to him, "Do you know Mommy loves you?" He replies, "Yesss". We go back and forth with a list of people that love him. " Daddy loves you, Spencer and Kaden love you, Grandma and Grandpa love you, Heavenly Father loves you, Jesus loves you," "Yesss." He just laughs and thinks it is so funny. Well the other night I said, "Ashton, who loves you?" He looked up and said, "my horsee loves me, Shamoon loves me, and Jesus loves me." I said, "What about Mommy and Daddy?" He said, "No, Horsee, Shamoon, and Jesus love me." Thanks, I'm glad to see I am having such an impact. I guess I should be glad that at least he knows Jesus loves him.
Posted by Jill at 9:14 PM


TO SPEAK EVIL OF NO ONE
“. . .to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.”--Titus 3:2-3 (ESV)
In the face of a deeply troubled and polarized world we are admonished “to speak evil of no one” and “to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” Humanly speaking this is not always easy "but with God all things are possible.”—Matthew 19:26 (NKJV) A simple prayer such as “God, help me” when faced with a difficult situation or temptation is most wonderful indeed (Proverbs 18:10). I’ve done this many times as I learn to live in dependence upon God Who is an ever-present help in every time of need (Psalm 46:1). His love is always there to provide the needed help in the best possible way which sometimes comes in unexpected ways. We have this wonderful promise that the Savior left us, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”—John 14:27 (NKJV)
The truth about ALL people is that in their inner being they are in God's image and likeness. When we judge them otherwise we are indeed bearing false witness.


Today is a beautiful day and the best time to explore positivity ahead of the week and year. As a Christian and a note lover, I’ll try and make this fast. Mark Twain puts a good measure to the idea of purposeful living aptly. “The two most important days in your life are the days you were born and the day you find out why”.
I have been reflecting a lot on what gives me fulfilment or drives me to give off my best. Like Mark Twain, I sought my own whys as a Christian, family man, son of Beatrice, PR strategist, blogger and musician. I discovered there are things I needed to give more attention to and some I had to abandon for the greater good.
Some Prayer Points: Misplaced Priorities
Let me expand on some of the things I have revamped in my life. Because of what I am going to say, let me stress that I believe in prayers paaa; in fact, prayers have worked for me and continues to work for me.
My point is; I have gotten understanding that there are some things God will automatically do for me if I heed to His word and serve Him diligently. I don’t have to lift a finger.
All I hear nowadays is Pray for:
Advancement in education
Getting more cash
Binding and loosing demons
I advocate that we pay more attention to the fine details of our calling as Christians. James 1:27 (ESV) says “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world”.
So I ask:
Who is pursuing and praying for lost souls (those who don’t know Christ)?
Who’s making time for the sick and the backslidden?
When last did you randomly pray for someone else?
Who is visiting the poor?
Who is dedicated to teaching the young ones how to read, make music, understand school lessons, etc.?
What have you done for God or His Church for Him to answer your prayers?
Who is giving a listening ear to that neighbour, friend, and family member going through hard times?
When Life Becomes Beautiful
What does a guy like me know about a beautiful life? I have had and continue to have lots of struggles keeping up with everything. It hasn’t been easy actioning on deliverables to God (ministry), family, pen business and office duties.
Let me dig deeper again.
What’s your true calling?
Your work may pay the bills but are you fulfilled?
You money may give you the prestige and comfort but are you fulfilled?
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,
42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Give thanks to God for everything
Be good to people for no reason
Chase after what really matters
Take time off to care about people and things you genuinely care about
Take time off to be there for those you say you love
Get to know your mission today, before the year ends.
Give thanks to God for everything (again I say)
My beautiful life story just begun. It begun the moment I understood I am closer to my mission today than I was yesterday.
God bless us all.
Further Reading for Beautiful Life
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
“Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require from you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Love does no wrong to a neighbour; therefore love is the fulfilment of the law.
And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbour as himself, is much more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
Thanks for making time to read.


Deer Creek Church Mission Statement
God calls us
to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow
as a community of grace, joy and peace, so that God’s salvation message,
healing and hope flow through us to the world.
December 14, 2003 NO 50
8:15 AM Prayer Time in Room 303
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
Worship Leader: Daniel
Song Leader: Lynette
Voice and lighting of the
PRAISING AND ADORING
Leader: Sing to the Lord! Shout the good news!
Left: The Lord is near!
Right: The Lord rejoices over us in gladness!
Leader: The Lord sets us free and renews us in love!
: Come, Lord of life, we gather to
celebrate the gift of our salvation, to proclaim your peace, and to worship you
with thankful hearts, for you are great in our midst.
OFFERING OURSELVES TO GOD
Sharing Time/ Congregational Prayer
Offering our confession: Prayer
Offering our talents: Children's Time -
Offering our voices: Music
Proclaiming the word: Scripture- Zephaniah 3:14-20
Proclaiming the word:
Sermon – “God is on the Move – A Song for the Road”
Pastor Don Patterson
Hymns of Response
Leader: May the joy of the Lord guide you on your way.
ALL: May the peace of God
that surpasses all understanding guard our hearts and minds through Christ
Nursery Schedule for
Today - Lorene Bender
Next Sunday – Evie Bender
Our sympathy goes to the
family of Lottie Marner who died Tuesday.
The funeral service was held here Saturday.
AT LDC THIS WEEK:
- Ladies Tuesday morning prayer time
at 7:30 at the church.
- Men’s Wednesday morning prayer time
at 6:00 at the church.
Sunday’s message will be “A Baby Is Born!” from Micah 5:2-5a by Pastor Don.
Christmas eve service at
Sunday AM Communion Service
REMINDER: Today is the deadline to turn in your yellow
sheets ordering the materials from Herald Press.
– CHATHAM OAKS PEN PALS AND OTHERS
We won’t be going to
Chatham Oaks now for a Christmas party.
We will be going at a later date.
However, we want to remember our friends at Christmas time with a
monetary gift of $3.00 in a Christmas card.
43 ladies at Chatham Oaks would appreciate a gift. Our Pen Pals group consists of 15
ladies. Would other ladies from our
church be willing to give a one-time gift?
If so, please come to the library today following the worship service to
obtain the name of a friend. Bring your
gifts next Sunday, December 21st.
There will be a collection box in the foyer.
Due to the projected length of the worship service, there will not be Sunday
School on December 28. A fellowship
time will start at 9:00, with the worship service starting at 9:30 am. Communion and foot-washing will be part of
the morning service.
Plan to attend the
Christmas Eve service to be held here at
PM. There will be time for
congregational singing and a drama.
Bring your family with you for this special service.
Sunday School Offerings have been down this last Quarter and Mennonite
Publishing Network prices have increased 25% in an effort to retire debt as
part of the restructuring. If everyone
would increase their Sunday School giving by 50-75 cents per Sunday this
account should then be fully funded. Thank you.
for December 7, 2003
Sunday School Attendance
Sunday School Offering $ 147.12
Offering last Sunday Pleasantview Home $4,768.62 $4,000.00
Offering today IMS $5,699.00
Offering next Sund
December 14, 2003
Parkview Manor Chaplain Beth Miller will be ordained to the
ministry by the Central Plains Mennonite Conference, today, at Kalona Mennonite
Church at 1:30 PM.
The Hillcrest Community Singers, under the direction of Bradley
Kauffman, will present Nine Lessons and Carols today at 3:00 PM in the IMS
chapel. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be received.
Weldon Nisly, pastor of the Seattle Mennonite Church will be speaking on
Monday, December 15th, at 7:00 p.m. at Kalona Mennonite Church. Weldon
will share about his travels to Baghdad, what he learned while there.
The Andy Wilcom
Trio will be featured at the annual Pleasant Hill Church Christmas Service in
Joetown, Sunday evening December 21st at 7:00 PM. The trio, Sam Williams, Atlee Yoder and Carolyn Yoder, will be
joined in this musical service by Bradley Kauffman, Mary Forney and Tony Brenneman. The entire group is well known for their
vocal and instrumental talent. The voices of the musicians and the congregation
will come together in Christmas hymns as well.
Pleasant Hill, which will be decorated for Christmas, is a century old
church of which has provided cherished memories for many. All are welcome to attend.
Winter youth camps
Creek Christian Camp will soon be here! Join us for this time of worship,
play, conversation, reflection, hot cocoa – and maybe even some snow!
Junior High camp (grades 6-8) will be January 23-25 and Senior High camp will
be January 30-February 1. Early registrations are due December 31.
Please register with your youth group if possible. See your youth leader
or call the camp for more information and registration details. Space is
limited, registrations will be taken on first come, first serve basis.
Hope to see you there!!
Change in email address: James
Graham – email@example.com
You are encouraged to hang this sheet listing
prayer needs in an area where you will see it often in the following week.
for those with health needs:
- Pray for Pastor Don
- Pray for our Elder
Board: Jim Hochstetler, Ray Bender, and
- Pray for Judy Gingerich, our Women’s
- Pray for John and Mary Cranston and
family who are serving in the Philippines.
Pray for Natalie Marner who is
on a mission assignment in Arizona.
Mission Network -
Network workers Steve and Betsy Dintaman ask for prayer for fruitful
initiatives to recruit more students for Lithuania Christian College from
countries of Eastern Europe. Steve and
Betsy teach at LCC and serve in various capacities.
Bulletin Insert 12-14-2003


|| Dr. Chana
|| Lecture of Dr. Kukzin Lee, Ph.D.
Lecture: Interpretation of Jesus’ Parables
by Rev. Kukzin Lee, Ph.D.
Ÿ Heavenly Story through Earthly Story (Mark 4:33-34)
Ÿ the signifier (A) ----> the signified (B). telling something meaning another.
Ÿ Inevitability of using parables: difficulty of understanding of heavenly
stories. Only through earthly stories, heaven stories can be heard.
Ÿ Disadvantage of using parables:
(1) earthly stories can not represent the heavenly stories perfectly.
(2) earthly stories sometimes misguides us about the heavenly stories.
2. Two points in interpreting parables
(1) points of comparison (tertium comparationis)
(2) points of contrast (tertium contraietatis)
3. Task of interpreting parables: to find the parabolic correlation between the earthly stories and the heavenly stories.
4. Principles of Interpreting parables
Ÿ Our primary task: to examine the original meaning of the parables. to find the existential significance is the secondary task.
Ÿ is there only one meaning in the parable?
Ÿ context est rex: The context is the King. The meaning of a parable should be decided according to its context. (N.B. sometimes the introduction of a parable misguides us)
Ÿ tota scriptura: The meaning of a parable should be inside boundary of the whole teaching of the Bible.
Ÿ Sometimes a specific study of a parabolic word misguides us.
Ÿ We should not replace a word in a sentence with a word in another sentence. For example, I am nothing. Nothing is perfect. Therefore I am perfect. (nothing = I) this kind of reasoning is wrong. why? (Isaiah 34:16)
5. The parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8)
Ÿ persistence is the key to God’s answer?
Ÿ how about Jesus’ payer? Paul’s prayer?
Ÿ the judge and God / the widow and us
Ÿ Jewish interpretation: qal wahomer (light to heavy) what applies in a lessimportant case (the “light” or “lesser”) will also apply in a more important
case (the “heavy” or “greater”).
Ÿ why we should not lose heart when we pray?
6. The parable of Parable of the Friend in Need (Luke 11:5-8)
Ÿ middle east culture of hospitality
Ÿ freindship vs. ἀναίδεια (shamelessness, impudence, persistence)
Ÿ as much as he needs (ὅσων χρῄζει)
7. The parable of the weeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)
Ÿ is this a lesson not to expel the sinners from the church congregation?
Ÿ tota scriptura: 1 Cor 5:9-13. Matthew 18:15-18.
Ÿ the field is the world (13:38). not about the church
Ÿ the master of the house and God
Ÿ why does not God judge the world right away? 2 Peter 3:8-9
Ÿ why still there are evil doers if there is God?
8. The parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:31-46)
Ÿ situation of the non-existence of the Lord
Ÿ God’s grace
Ÿ God’s impartiality
Ÿ Faithfulness rather than superiority
Ÿ heavenly reward
9. The parable of a tree and its fruit (Matthew 7:16-20)
Ÿ what is the fruit?
Ÿ how to distinguish
10. The parable of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32-36; Mark 13:28-32; Luke 21:29-33)
Ÿ failed prophecies about the time of Jesus’ return
Ÿ does the fig tree stand for Isreal here?
Ÿ signs for the last days
Ÿ is this a prophecy for Jerusalem or for the last days?
11. The parable of the dishonest manger (Luke 13:6-13)
Ÿ wisdom from the dishonest manager
Ÿ make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth
12. The parable of the time of Noah’s Flood (Matthew 24:37-42; Luke17:26-37)
Ÿ similarity between the Noah’s flood and the last days
Ÿ the new heaven and the new earth
Ÿ how to prepare the last days
13. The parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:1-9, 13-20; Luke 8:4-8, 11-15)
Ÿ faith that produces fruit
Ÿ seeds fell along the path
Ÿ seeds fell on rocky ground and among the thorns
Ÿ seeds fell on good soil
Ÿ unchangeability of the heart?
Ÿ what kind of parable is this? parable of the sower? parable of the soils?
Ÿ is this the key to understand the other parables?
Ÿ let him hear who has ears?
14. The parable of the wedding feast (Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:16-24)
Ÿ wedding feast and the heaven
Ÿ resisting guests
Ÿ God who is furious
Ÿ inviting the unworthy
Ÿ no chance for those who were invited first
Ÿ wedding garment
15. The parable of return of an unclean spirit (Matthew 12:43-45; Luke 11:24-26)
Ÿ heart = room
Ÿ impossibility of vacating the room
16. The parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32)
Ÿ sinfulness of man
Ÿ waiting God
Ÿ the first son
17. The parable of the rich and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
Ÿ two different types of life
Ÿ two different fate
Ÿ who will enter the heaven?
Ÿ description of the heaven and the hell
18. The parable of camel and the needle eye (Matthew 19:23-26; Mark 10:23-27; Luke 18:24-27)
Ÿ the rich young man who cannot dismiss the money
Ÿ needle eye
Ÿ wealth hinders entering the heaven
Ÿ way of vacating?
19. The Parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37)
Ÿ who is our neighbor?
Ÿ do likewise
20. other parables in the gospels


I don't know why... but Friday the 13th has never been a good day for me. This year was no exception only this year it was more hitting an emotional wall. It just seemed that everything that has been building up in my life finally fell over right on top of me. I cried and screamed and yelled and swore that I was going to go and yell at people responsible (only to realize that would inevitably make things worse. So after I talked to my wonderful friend Jess, I let it go. Then I opened my Bible and read Matthew 6:34
"So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.Each day has enough trouble of it's own."
And I immediately felt better. I was so busy worrying about the things that will happen in the upcoming tomorrows that I stopped giving my worries to the one person strong enough to handle them. He's answered so many of my prayers lately I feel guilty for not immediately thinking to stop and pray.


Monday, September 25, 2017
I'm teaching Sunday School at our Presbyterian church this month. (several of us take turns to teach for a month at a time throughout the year at different age levels.) I decided to look at the Ten Commandments with my 5 to 8 year-olds. Most of these children would have met the commandments in the preschool class but I thought that would be good to get them to think more deeply about them.
I wanted to show them that different wording can be used to convey the same instructions and prohibitions. In preparation for this I looked up the internet to get different versions, Imagine my horror when I saw that Catholic versions have mucked around with them! No. 9 is not the prohibition against lying. I avoided those ones and just picked versions that were compatible with my Good News version.
In further preparation I borrowed 'Salt and light' by Mark P. Shea - it is a paperback on the Commandments, the Beatitudes and a joyful life. Just the ticket I thought as I plucked it from the library shelf, and it is!
Chapter 1.5 bought me great relief. Catholics have not deleted commandments, they are all there.
The original Hebrew didn't enumerate them, so we can count not making idols and worshiping them as separate from No. 1: worship only God or we can include it in. Likewise coveting your neighbour's spouse can be separate or included in with coveting your neighbour's belongings.
The Catholic church chose to divvy them up one way, Protestants another, no big deal.


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We are so honored to announce that this book will be dedicated to Leslie Olson. She was an amazing woman who touched the lives of so many others. Sadly, she lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer last summer. Below is a dedication from her wonderful husband of 28 years, Brad Olson.
My wife Leslie was the Love of my life! Her love for God and for her family
was such an encouragement to me. I loved going with her to church or parties
and just watch how she lit up the room. People would gravitate to her
because they knew they would leave feeling encouraged and loved. Leslie
would look at you and be able to discern how you felt. I used to pray that
people would be having a good day because she would feel how the others felt
and when she grew sick this took a lot out of her. I thank God for the 30+
years I knew her and our 28 years of marriage. We celebrated our 28th
anniversary 8 days before she went to be with the Lord. She stated then that
she was going to be with God helping him prepare the feast. She is the one
who is making the burnt cream! I Love and miss you my sweet lady!


Our grandson, Wyatt Richard Frink, is the youngest at First Baptist Church, Otis, New Mexico. He was born Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Mary Price is the oldest at First Baptist Church, Otis, New Mexico. She is 95 being born July 28, 1916. She is still as faithful to AM worship attendance as she is able to be. February 5, 2012 was the first Sunday when both of them were at church. Wyatt was 7 1/2 weeks old. I took him back to where she was, placed him in her arms, and introduced them. Below is a photo taken of this special time.


Signs of His Return:
Mass deception regarding His Return
Attempts to deceive & confuse everyone on the arrival of Jesus Christ. Their concepts & portrayals of the heavenly realms were stolen from scripture & witnesses long ago. They devised & planted a false scenario of UFO & alien invasions.
This same Jesus, who has
been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen
him go into heaven.
The two witnesses taken
up into heaven.
The event on the banks of
Ezekiel’s description of the
arrival of an immense cloud with flashes of lightening surrounded by
brilliant light with fire in the center of glowing metal. There was the likeness
of four living creatures with wheels and burnished bronze for legs, and wings
that touched each other. The appearance of the living creatures was like
burning coals or torches – fire moved back and forth among the creatures; it
was bright and lightening flashed out of it. When the living creatures raised
so did the wheels. When the creatures moved the wings sounded like the roar
of rushing waters, and when they stood still the wings lowered. Above the
expanse over the living creatures was what looked like a throne of sapphire
and high above on the throne was the figure like that of a man; waist up he
looked like glowing metal as if full of fire and from there down he looked
like fire; and brilliant light surrounded him. Like the appearance of a
rainbow, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness
of the glory of the Lord.
He was thirty years old. His birthday was the 5th of July (the 4th month) when this event took place. Ezekiel speaking, "The Hand of the Lord is upon me (revealed). The Mighty Arm of Elohiem rose up from the river Chebar and touched my tongue; then my eyes, then my head”, in the midst of the whirlwind caused by the wheel within another wheel thus emanating from the north. The living creatures were like Angels. The Beings looked like men. The wheels did touch the Earth, the fire subsided and the door of the chamber opened and the silver pathway was lowered by the Angels. The Angels beckoned to Ezekiel to come close, to place his feet onto the silver pathway and he proceeded to join together with the Angels.
They then sat and together broke bread, drank and had fellowship together. Ezekiel was then shown the future as God so directed them. As they yet spoke, the silver pathway which came down was raised in the wheel. Ezekiel marveled at the wheel and the grandeur of the Earth falling away beneath his feet.
He wept aloud as the Angels of the Lord lifted their hands and their eyes and offered praise unto the Lord of Creation.
The wheels departed from the Earth high above that of the most powerful eagle. Ezekiel saw and witnessed and understood the True meaning of Divine Fellowship between man and those who have come from afar to help the sons and daughters of men.
Sleep overcame Ezekiel and when he awoke he found himself lying near the shore of the river Chebar. He witnessed and gazed upon the circle wherein the wheel had left its mark.
It was at that moment that a bright light lit up the clouds and started to descend to the place where Jesus stood. The bright light then took the form of a chariot of fire. Jesus did walk upon the silver bridge and departed from the mountain from within the belly of the chariot, which shone brighter than the sun. Lucifer, then, was forced to cover his eyes and run into the blackness of the cave high atop the mountain lest he be consumed by the brightness of the chariot of fire that shone brighter than noonday sun.
These are the writings and words of the beloved disciple, John, whom Jesus loved and blessed.


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Monday, March 16, 2009
second year at vienna christian school
I love teaching at Vienna Christian School. VCS is a unique place where I can teach students from across the globe about my heavenly Father and his incredible plan to redeem the world. Vienna Christian School appeals to missionary, international business and UN embassy families living in and around Vienna. VCS offers American-based English education to students from over 30 nations with over 10 claimed religions, yet our teachers are free to proclaim the good news.
Three years ago, I never anticipated becoming an overseas missionary or teaching students for other cultures or sharing an apartment with a Swiss Austrian, but I can say with confidence that this is right where God wants me to be. God revealed some of the puzzle pieces of my life- committing to follow God wherever he might lead, growing in my love for international students, traveling to Europe and desiring to return. So after graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I took a job teaching Middle School math at Vienna Christian School and now, I am enjoying life as I teach what I love: Math, Old Testament and Publications. I also coach Middle and High School volleyball and I’m involved with a youth church started by VCS teachers.
I am amazed at what God has taught me from being here. God has become so much bigger and stronger and more reliable then ever. He often reminds me to seek his perspective and view life in light of eternity. Though, living overseas and working in close proximity with others has its share of frustrations, the joy of being at the center of God’s will is worth all the struggle. The devil fights to break up our school, but God prevails.
One of the joys of my second year is teaching the 8th graders the Old Testament, some of which have never opened a Bible before. In this class, I have three students who are Muslim, one who is Russian Orthodox, many who are Catholic and some who claim no religion. It’s an exciting class. I’ve heard questions from, “What is sin?” to “Why would God kill the people in the land of Canaan when he just told them not to murder?” I love it. I love being in a place where I can walk some of them through these rich stories for the first time as well as point them to the redemption that is continually promised.
In math, we are discovering God’s infinite nature and our finite minds hurt when they are stretched to the max. In publications, we are working hard to use the creative side of our brains and keep a teachable spirit.
God has blessed me in so many ways. I live here on financial support from friends and family in the States and God has provided every cent so far! Living in Vienna on a school schedule has also had its perks. I’ve been able to travel inside and outside of Austria, including Germany, Hungry, Slovakia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, France, Malta and Israel.
I am so thankful for this place and I am looking forward to the years ahead!


The pope scope . . .
Is Chicago a papal destination next year?
◆ Translation: Pope Francis, who meets with President Barack Obama in Rome in March, is sending signals of a possible trip to the United States in fall of 2015.
◆ To wit: Although the Catholic press has only mentioned Philadelphia and New York as possible papal visits, Sneed is told Cardinal George had already extended an invitation.
“The cardinal extended a personal invitation to Pope Francis immediately after his selection as pope last year,” said Colleen Dolan, the Cardinal’s spokesman.
“Cardinal George invited the pope during their official papal greeting by stating: ‘You’ve taken my name [Francis], so why not let us welcome you to Chicago,” said Dolan.
◆ Side note: The last time Chicago had a papal visit was 1979, when Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in Grant Park during the tenure of Mayor Jane Byrne.
The popular new pontiff, who is garnering world headlines with his “Who am I to judge?” message, is hoping to attend the World Meeting of Families, according to an article in the National Catholic Reporter.
The article also suggested the pope may address the United Nations in New York during that time.
◆ Buck shot? Will George, who has been criticized for the transfers of priests suspected of sex abuse to different parishes during his tenure, still be here next year?
◆ Backshot: George, who submitted his compulsory resignation letter when he turned 75 two years ago, is still awaiting word from the Vatican whether his resignation will be accepted.
Pope scope II . . .
Unmarried French President Francois Hollande, who has been caught in a salacious love triangle, visited the pope Friday.
As noted by the press, Hollande arrived in a limousine at the Vatican — rather than the motorbike he used to secretly visit a French actress behind his consort’s back.
“I’m happy to be welcomed here,” said Hollande, who gave Pope Francis a biography of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi.
“He’s your patron saint too,” the pope quipped.
There ya go.
The Rodman report . . .
In case you were wondering what gifts to North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un got Dennis Rodman in trouble with the feds for violating strict sanctions: It included a few bottles of his “Bad A–” vodka brand.
Marshmallow musings . . .
Ummmm. James Middleton, the entrepreneurial brother of Kate Middleton — the Duchess of Cambridge — is now producing handmade marshmallows with photos printed on them that can be delivered to your door.
◆ What-what? Middleton claims his marshmallow company is named Boomf! because that’s the sound a marshmallow makes “when it falls through your letterbox.”
◆ What ho? Imagine. . . all this and more in the DNA of Kate’s son, Prince George, the future king of England.
Mars musings. . .
Actor William “Star Trek” Shatner, the legendary Captain Kirk of the Starship Enterprise, tweeted this message during a NASA press conference about a mysterious Mars rock not captured in rover photos weeks before.
◆ Quoth Shatner: “Are you going to cover the alien rock throwers?”
Gone . . .
. . . but not forgotten: It has been over nine years since Monsignor Ignatius “Iggy” McDermott, the saint of Skid Row, who once ministered to thousands of Chicagoans addicted to drugs and alcohol, died.
◆ Sadly, Jack Whalen, a man who devoted himself to McDermott’s legacy at Haymarket House — a nationally-recognized substance abuse treatment center — died last week at the age of 84. Father Mac, a legendary sports-a-holic, just added a winner to his scoreboard.
Sneedlings . . .
City Department of Aviation chief Rosemarie Andolino must be smiling: O’Hare International Airport was named best airport in North America for the tenth straight year in Global Traveler magazine’s reader poll . . . Saturday’s birthdays: Chris Chelios, 52; Dean Jones, 83, and Joan Esposito, ageless . . . Sunday’s birthdays: Eddie Van Halen, 59; Anne Jeffreys, 91, and Ellen DeGeneres, 56.


Rome, Italy. The "Croce a otto punte" (eight-pointed cross, Amalfi cross) symbol of the Order of the Knights of Malta (SMOM). This cross in travertine is on the Hospital of Saint John Baptist in Rome, in the former stable of the Castello della Magliana (Magliana Castle).
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This Thanksgiving is so special with Ellie in it but even more special as my brother, Bryan and his wife Emily shared their news.... they are PREGNANT and due in June. Ellie is going to have another cousin! I am so excited to be sharing this experience in life with my special twin brother. Our children are going to grow up together they will only be 8 months apart. Now, this is what life on this earth is about. Glorifying God for the things he gives us and embracing every opportunity you have with family. I wish my brother lived closer so we could spend more time together.....there will just have to be more trips, so these cousins can grow to love each other.
I am sure you have been waiting for more pictures...here are some of my favorites.
She is a cuddlier...her happy spot!!
My happy spot too!!!!!
I would like to ask for prayers. Our Pastor and his wife had their baby boy "Levi" 3Lb 13 oz. He is 7 weeks early. He is doing well in the NICU but the prayers would be greatly appreciated as he will be staying in the hospital until sometime in December to grow and gets stronger.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and pray that you get a lot of family time with your loved ones. Remembering what is most important.


Passed away peacefully, from natural causes on the 23rd January 2021.
Much Loved Husband to Susan (Dec).
Loved Father & Father-In-Law to Michael & Emma, Matthew & Ashleigh and Daniel & Tamyka.
Cherished Grandad to Oliver, Joshua, Lucy and Harrison.
Aged 63 Years.
John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend John’s funeral service to be held at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Zadoc Street Lismore on Monday the 8th February 2021, commencing at 1030 am. Following the church service, burial will take place at the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Skyline Road Goonellabah.
Live streaming will be available via the Funeral Live Streaming Northern Rivers link below, 10 minutes prior to the service commencing.
All guests will be required to comply with the COVID-19 mandatory QR code sign-in for contact tracing purposes, must remain seated during the service where possible and ensure social distancing is maintained.


THE LOST PHILOSOPHY
The giving of gifts during Christmas goes back to the time when the Wise Men, the Magi’s, who came from the East (Persia) 1, looking for “the one born King of the Jews”, 2 from the lineage of King David 3, and brought with them THREE GIFTS, for baby Jesus.
The three gifts were symbolically presented in the form of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Analysts have given various interpretations for these gifts but the Bible has its official interpretation in Matthew Ch 4.
But first, we need to learn a little about the Magi’s so as to be able to understand that what is said by Matthew and Luke.
We need to remember a few points. In the Bible, the Magi’s are called Wise Men. The Magi Tribe according to Herodotus were a learned Median tribe (modern Kurdistan) which was part of the Persian Empire. The mother of Cyrus the Great was a Median. The Magi’s and the Persians were the followers of the teachings of the Iranian Sage Zarathushtra.
Zarathushtra was a student of Nature and he said; ‘Nature harbours all the secrets that can lead humankind towards happiness and help it progress towards perfection’. All we need to do is use our mind in a good way. His one and only prayer was to be able to achieve the Perfectness of the Mind.
This I seek with reverence
With uplifted hands
The perfectness of the mind
Wisdom (Mazda) is the first righteous gift of Nature
All should aspire to make Good use of the intelligence in the mind
To create harmony between the universe
And the inner-self.
Zarathushtra – Gatha – Yasna 28.1 (FR)
He had derived from Nature the formula that can lead humans to achieve harmony between the Universe and their Inner self, leading individuals towards perfection, immortality, and spirituality.
Truly, the Asha (Ultimate Truth) (2) derived
By the Good Mind (1)
Never before known
Among the wise and all creation
With it, make Good Rules (3) and never waning
Increasing Righteousness (4)
Leading us towards Perfection (5)
Zarathushtra – Gatha -Yasna Ha 28.3 (FR)
He wanted that all those who discover secrets from Nature should spread it with good words. Neither should it be copywritten nor should it be spread by force.
Asha when you gain
With mind’s good use
Having realized wisdom
The path to creativity
The ultimate message of Wisdom
Through words excellent
We shall turn
Those who do not know
(With tongue) By speaking
Zarathushtra – Gatha -Yasna Ha 28.5 (FR)
The Magi’s were just doing that, they had come to give baby Jesus their most valuable possession, the first three steps towards Immortality and Spirituality. These first three steps are the ones that a person, a society, a nation has to achieve. Once they are achieved the other 4 steps follows with comparative ease.
These seven steps, also know as “Amasha Spantas”,4 The Eternal Law, are as under:
1- Good Mind– Use your Good Mind to inquire and learn the
2- Ultimate Truth– the Laws of Nature- Use them to make
3- Good Rules – Good Laws- Good Products – Which will lead to
4- Lawful Desire – Righteousness – that will pave the way toward
5- Perfection – Mental, Physical and Spiritual – which will lead to
6- Immortality –(a) In Death being remembered for your good work for generations
(b) In Life by losing the fear of Death –resulting in oneness with
7- The Creator of Wisdom – Khod Ah through Self Realization, KHOD = Self AH = to come.
The word KHOD-AH or KHUD-AH in many Eastern languages when used as a proper name means GOD. Word by word it means self-realization finding God within oneself. Jesus says “I and the father are one”. The people did not understand him and stoned him for Blasphemy. 5
Under this philosophy, Knowledge is Wealth, Innovation is Wealth, Good Deeds is Wealth, excelling in one’s profession is Wealth. Gold, diamonds, dollars, and pounds are just facilities.
Competing with each other in Doing Good is the norm.
And those who are righteous are known for
Good deeds and use of the wise mind
In a righteous way in tune with Wisdom in Existence
Their aim achieved
Their desire assuredly happiness
Their reward, knowledge and being known as righteous,
faithful and are praiseworthy (6)
Zarathushtra – Gatha – Yasna HA 28.10 (FR)
Now that we know the philosophy of the Magi’s let go to the Bible, Matthew Chapter 4, and see what the Gifts represented.
‘ Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.’ (Matthew 4:1)
Although this test lasted 40 days it is comprised of only three questions.6
The understanding of the Three gifts of the Magi’s – Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh – GOOD MIND (Vohu-mana), ULTIMATE TRUTH (Asha Vahista) and GOOD LAWS (Khash-Athra-Vairyu), was to be put to the test.
The test was about what Jesus had learned from the Scriptures given to him by the Magi’s as against the pagan scriptures.
‘But he (Jesus) answered “It is written, …’ (Matthew 4:4) and the paganist scripture was being used by the devil (the examiner). ‘….. If you are the son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written …’ (Matthew 4:5,6)
The first symbolic test for Jesus was with regard to the use of the power of his mind in a good way, Good Mind.
Matt-4:3 And the Tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.”
Matt-4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God’.”
The tempter wanted the use of the mind to be limited to making bread (creating wealth). (Like it is done today, by creating patents and copyrights and buying knowledge and limiting its use, creating superficial needs, and shortages just to make money) But Jesus says that the mind should be used in a Good way for the benefit of mankind, as desired by God.
Next, his knowledge of the Ultimate Truth was tested, a test of the Natural law – the law of gravity, against the Paganistic beliefs of angles and devils.
Matt.-4:5 Then the Tempter took him to the holy city, and set on the pinnacle of the temple, 4:6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will give the angels charge of you, and on their hands, they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone’.”
Jesus knows his science, he knows the truth, he knows that the force of gravity will pull him down and there is no Angle to stop it. Thus, he says, sorry The Truth cannot be changed there are no exceptions.
4:7 Jesus said unto him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God’.”
The final test was on making Good Laws. He was given the choice of making bad laws and reaping the benefits but Jesus chose to make just the Righteous laws.
Matt.4:8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them; -4:9 and he said to him, ” All these I will give you if you will fall down and worship me.”
Jesus rejects the offer and says one should serve the righteous law of God. 4:10
Then Jesus said, “Begone, Satan! for it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.'” ‘ (Matthew 4:8-10)
He came out of the test with flying colors having understood the three gifts (Good Mind – Ultimate Truth- Good Laws) successfully. (Matthew 4:11)
Thereafter Jesus went out to preach the Seven Laws, spread the Truth and banish ignorance.
‘ the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.’ (Matthew 4:16)
He preached the Seven Eternal Laws, with the end result of Self Realization, which he said, was achievable.
” Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)
Very soon he had many followers,’ And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordon.’ (Matthew 4:25)
And he wanted them to be better than the “Persian Jews” 7 and the scribes who had failed to spread the Truth.
‘ For I tell you unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’ (Matthew 5:20)
Jesus preaches Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds and corrects some of the old beliefs. (Matthew 5:1-48)
He drops the barrier between man and God by showing the way to the achievement of Hurvatata (Perfection). He clearly states that Godly Perfection is achievable.
‘ Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.’ (Matthew 5:1-48)
All this surprised those that heard him ‘ for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.’ (Matthew 7:29)
Zarathushtra had placed humans on a footing never before known to these scribes the Achaemenian Persian Empire is a good example of the progress achieved by civilization during the two and a half centuries that they ruled a superpower.
Let us understand and use the Gifts of the Magi’s like Jesus did, and create a Heaven on Earth.
Not like the scribes do, and postpone Heaven for the afterlife.
MAY WISDOM PREVAIL
WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY YALDA
1 Magi tribe were from Media part of the Persian Empire. The mother of Cyrus the Great was a Median. The modern-day Kurds are Medians.
2 Bible Matthew 2.2
3 Bible Matthew 1.1
4 Visit http://ancientiran.com/ The Amesha Spantas in the Avesta language: 1-VohuMana 2- Asha Vahista 3- Khash Atra Variya 4- Spanta Armaiti 5- Hurvatata 6-Ameratata 7-Ahura Mazda. Scholars have wrongly designated these as Yazatas – Angles. Attributes of God, Bountiful Immortals.
5 Bible John 10: 31-33
6 The three questions are in (Matthew 4:3-11 – Luke 4:3-13)
7 The immigrant Jews who were released from the prison of Babylonia by Cyrus and given Gold and permission to rebuilt their Temple but as instructed by Cyrus the great. Which they failed to do as instructed. Ezra ch.5
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The Congress in Perth has limited time for discussions and debates like in all other previous programmes. One can only discuss so much in the limited time we have available. So we have come up with the idea that we can start discussions on a digital platform from now on until the Congress meets in Perth, June 2018.
This is the first time that digital media is being utilised for the World Zoroastrian Congress in this manner where we are asking anyone who wants to voice their opinions and thoughts about the communities issues. We respect your views and opinions and are sure that you will also do the same for others. Being an educated community we must tolerate and welcome other people's views.
Anyone can put up there ideas and thoughts here as long as the below simple guidelines are followed.
- No vulgar, sexist or racist remarks against anyone
- No promotion of any sort including political parties and candidates
- No remarks that could be deemed derogatory towards other people, cultures or religions etc
There is a panel of moderators worldwide who are the authority to delete any comments or articles that do not meet the guidelines