A young woman identified as Bettina Ofodim Abugha was reportedly stabbed to death by suspected armed robbers in Kaduna State.
Details of the incident are sketchy at the time of this report, but it has been established that the University of Calabar graduate was attacked by robbers on her way home from work last week.
Family members, friends and former classmates took to Facebook to mourn her.
In her tribute, Obong-Unwana Ubom, a member of the choir to which she belonged, said the master’s degree holder “went in search of greener pastures in Kaduna” and was made manager of her workplace.
“Watch this video and understand why we become valiant with those who play politics with our lives and our future. Bettina (the only woman in this video) is dead. She was stabbed to death. A master’s degree holder who only went in search of greener pastures in Kaduna. I learned that she had been appointed manager of her place of work. Bettina was everything. We always sang her praises right in front of her while she was in our choir. I don’t want to write too much but you see, the blood of the innocent people who died of insecurity would be on whoever supports this bad government. This one makes me very sad. May his soul rest in peace, Amen” , he wrote.
Her brother, Simon Jnr Abugha, wrote four days ago: “Today we say goodbye to my big sister, daughter, friend and all she meant to us all. We miss you so much already sis, I still can’t believe you”. I left. My prayer for you today and everyday is that you rest in peace. Until we see love again. We love you, we always will, your little brother loves you, but God definitely loves you more. May the soul of Bettina Ofodim Abugha and the soul of the faithful departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen,”
Another friend wrote: “She holds a generation of big dreams and goals filled with glory and light, but the system of the nation has let her down. She is strong with great strength and I’m sure her blood will shun the wicked and give them no peace. He gives and takes in his unique time and his authority is final. Grant your daughter eternal rest Lord. Comfort and console family, friends and loved ones Lord. RIP fire Bettina Ufodim.


I’ll be honest – I didn’t want Christmas to come this year.
The things that make the Christmas season so wonderful – anticipation, excitement, joy – don’t jive with a year that’s been characterized by struggle and loss and I’ve been looking for any possible opportunity to “opt out” of Christmas.
If I don’t play Christmas music, maybe the memories will be subdued.
If I leave the tree in the box this year, maybe the holiday won’t be so painful.
If I stay away from the stores, maybe I won’t be reminded of who I’m not buying gifts for this year.
But the reality is this: ignoring Christmas won’t stay its coming. Even if I refuse to acknowledge it, there will still be nativity scenes, peppermint mochas, It’s A Wonderful Life, and ugly sweaters.
And maybe that’s why I’m so captivated by the celebration of Advent this year. Because Advent gets me.
Advent acknowledges that there is pain and sorrow. That grandmas are claimed by cancer, that people we love reject and abandon us, that brains and bodies are wracked with illness, that sweet, smiling boys are murdered while riding their bikes, that racism manifests itself in state-sanctioned killings, that 12 million of our Syrian neighbors have been forced to flee their homes. There is a degree of lament that accompanies the celebration of Advent because all is not as it should be.
The meditative focus of the first week of Advent is hope. And if I need anything for Christmas this year, it’s hope. Advent means “expectation” and with that expectation comes hope. Hope that what is won’t always be.
But the reality of hope is that it is yet to be realized.
Waiting is inherent to hope.
I don’t know about you, but waiting just isn’t my thing. My patience level is just between that of a toddler and a driver with road rage in a traffic jam. I don’t like waiting for my food to come out of the microwave, let alone major life events. But Advent is a celebration of waiting.
Advent teaches us to wait well.
During Advent, we mourn with those who mourn, but we wait with hope, with eager anticipation that Someone is coming, who will make all things right. And that sort of hope won’t disappoint us (Romans 5).
Today for Advent, I read Isaiah 11, a prophetic profiling of the Messiah. Jesus is described as “a shoot” who “will come up from the stump of Jesse” , speaking to His kingly lineage. I believe the symbolism here is significant to Advent and the call to wait well. For there to be a stump, there has to be loss; something has to die or be cut down. Furthermore, the process that must take place for a new tiny tree to shoot from a dried up, dead stump is usually a long one. There is almost always a period of waiting in which anyone might begin to believe that cutting down the tree and leaving only a stump was a waste.
The waiting times of our life that usually follow disappointment very often feel like a waste, but the hope of Advent, the hope of Jesus, reminds us that the anguish of suffering, of waiting is never wasted.
On waiting, Joshua Roberie says, “Sometimes what God does in the waiting room of our lives is more important for our future than what we hoped He would have done in one of our “missed appointments.” Our part is to not figure out His path for us, but to trust Him while we’re on it…These situations often leave us with only a few tough options. We can focus on regret, run away from our problems by ignoring them, or we can look forward to the resurrection that is going to take place in our lives.”
During Advent, we train our hearts to wait well, to look forward to that resurrection, the coming of the shoot of Jesse who will turn all our mourning into dancing. Like Mr. Beaver, waiting for Aslan:
Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight.
At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more.
When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death.
And when he shakes his mane, it will be spring again.
– C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia
So, friends, whether we limp or leap our way towards Christmas, may we look ahead with expectant hearts. May the Advent season remind us, as Ann Voskamp so aptly says, “In Christ, your stump is not a stump. Whatever your stump is, that relationship, that mess, that situation, there is more. A shoot of hope can spring up from impossible places.”


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Westbridge Church launched 11 years ago with one simple mission: HELP PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS! As we have grown over the years, we have met in multiple portable settings, and God has blessed our efforts. Through the last few years, we have been working diligently at acquiring a permanent facility, and the ALL IN initiative has been a season for us to unite as a church family to accomplish that monumental goal!
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Family Community Church desires to serve, equip, and minister to the needs of people. We offer ministries for the entire family: A.M. Bible Studies, Men’s Ministry, Missions Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Single's Ministry, College & Career Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Children’s Ministry to help in our Christian growth. Please know there is a place here for you at Family Community Church.
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Yours in Christ,
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Like pretty much anyone who has and will watch this video, I think Katie is amazing. And humble. And her humility is not one of meekness, self-deprecation, or false modesty, but a humility that challenges others to rise up to the Biblical call to care for the poor.
"People say to me all the time, wow, you are so lucky that you found what God wants you to do with your life! And I kinda look at those people and think, well, I didn't find it, it was just in the Bible, and so as someone who calls themselves a Christian, I mean it's very apparent that you are to love the Lord with all your heart and then you're to love your neighbor as yourself. And myself doesn't want to be starving. And so I don't want other people in the world to be starving."If at the age of 18 she could leave a familiar, comfortable life to serve in Uganda, and if at the age of 21 as a single female she could take on three adoptive children, and if at the age of 23 over a dozen girls call her Mommy, then what the heck is my excuse...for anything?
Check out seven ways to contribute to Katie's organization, Amazima Ministries. You can also purchase her book, Kisses from Katie.


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What is the most important value in the Kingdom of God? Today Pastor Jon McIntosh teaches how we can love our neighbor as ourself through the powerful tool called…
Jim Romack talks to us about the power of asking a good Father who gives good gifts to His children.
This Sunday, Jim shares about how we can live freely as we seek the Kingdom of God first. He teaches how we can be released from anxiety as we give all of our worries…
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One by one, Jerome Home staffers entered a quiet sanctuary of peace and healing on Feb. 6 to partake in Blessing of the Hands. In a darkened room filled with soothing music, people stepped up to the table where they immersed their hands in a bowl of water filled with rose petals. “May this blessing give you continued strength and courage to carry out your duties with care, concern, compassion and commitment,” said Nichol Burris, PC, THD, pastoral counselor, as she read a non-denominational prayer.
Karen Lemieux, LCSW, hospice social worker, of Hartford HealthCare at Home, was inspired to organize the first-time event to recognize and thank those who dedicate their work to caring for others. Many of those who participated said it was a time of peace and renewal.
“Our hands are instruments of care, for ourselves and our residents,” said Carmel Bennett, MSW, social worker. Katelin Bouchard, RN, who said she considers herself a spiritual person, described the experience as tranquil. “This is nice for our staff – they work so hard,” said Christine Gagliardi, MSW, LCSW, social services director. “They need to know they are important.”
Lemieux said she hopes Blessing of the Hands will be offered in other Hartford HealthCare settings.
Blessing of the Hands Prayer
Loving and gracious God, source of all life and goodness, hear the prayers we have for those who work to provide care and support especially for the residents and clients of Jerome Home.
May this blessing give you continued strength and courage to carry out your duties with care, concern, compassion and commitment.
May this blessing allow you to reflect upon healing care and love that you offer to the people who you touch physically, emotionally and spiritually.
We offer this blessing of the hands as an appreciation for all the lives you touch with your grace, care and loving ways.


One of the things I love
particularly the mentoring and discipling that goes on through the process.
When I see one of the older children voluntarily help out
or involve one of the younger children in what they are working on,
my heart sings.
These are precious moments to a mama.
Another thing that I love, is to partake in a cozy Sunday nap.
Part of me is jealous for the little ones,
who are priviliedged to partake in a snugly nap every day.
Watching them sleeping always brings a smile.
I love, love, love, the out of doors.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, each with it's own sounds, smells and beauty.
I am so very thankful to live in the Northwest,
where each season is pronounced and gorgeous.
I love the simple things in life:
The silly things small children say,
singing at the dinner table, eating good homemade food,
watching the children play, visiting with friends,
snuggling under covers when it is cold out,
harmonizing in the car, playing with kittens,
reading a good book together, walking in the woods,
eating a crisp apple, sloppy baby kisses,
and oh so many wonderful things that the Lord has given us to enjoy.
He is good, so good.


The Little Church History circa 1930
The Little Church
Pictured here is Charlie Rockwell iold chicken coop that his grandfather had built. He was the n front of the pump organ in the Little Church.
The Little Church that he built was transformed from an pastor of the Little Church with his sister Jane serving as organist and his brother Jim serving as sexton. It was well attended by the local children. The church was featured in an edition of Life Magazine April 17, 1939.
The church building, which Charlie restored in the 1990’s can now be visited in Troy, Pennsylvania at the Heritage Village and Farm Museum.
The Little Church History circa 1930’s
The Little Church 2007
Just a simple little chapel
On top perches a little steeple, with a little cross. Inside stand little pews, alter, pulpit and pump organ (donated by Paul Starkey) .
Just a little sunshine flows through the little windows.
This is the…. The Little Church, it stood for years in Canton and hosted Sunday services. And the unique thing about it all was the Little Church’s congregation and pastor…. were little children.
Today the Little Church is part of the Heritage Village and Farm Museum, a gift from Charles Rockwell.
In the mid 1930’s, the Rockwell family shut down their mill’s waterwheel and took off, but saved, the wheel’s roof. Then someonebuilt a chicken coop under the roof, which later became the Little Church built by Charles and his friends. Charlie preachedSunday services to a congregation of children until he entered the service for World War II.
The Little Church was moved to the Village grounds by Steve Dziuba. Its surrounding flower beds are maintained by the Heritage Garden Club, Troy, Pa.


Catholic church must listen to beat of this age, Pope Francis tells bishops
Pope Francis urged Catholic bishops gathered in Rome to listen hard to the “beat of this age” as he opened a landmark assembly that liberals hope will spark reform of some of the church’s entrenched stances on marriage, sex and divorce.
Almost 200 bishops from five continents have descended on the Vatican for a fortnight-long extraordinary session of the synod of bishops – the first in nearly 30 years – which Francis has devoted to tackling the church’s attitude towards the modern family.
In a homily before the bishops in St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, Francis called on the prelates to avoid intellectual one-upmanship at the synod and instead work creatively to establish how the church can take into consideration the realities of Catholics’ lives.
“Synod gatherings are not meant to discuss beautiful and clever ideas, or to see who is more intelligent,” he said, in remarks interpreted by some as a criticism of cardinals who have been publicly sparring with each other in recent weeks over whether remarried divorcees should be allowed Holy Communion.
At a prayer vigil on Saturday evening, Francis said that only by paying close attention and understanding real people’s lives would the church earn credibility on issues which he did not name but which are thought to include cohabitation, second marriages and gay relationships.
“We must lend our ears to the beat of this era and detect the scent of people today, so as to be permeated by their joys and hopes, by their sadness and distress, at which time we will know how to propose the good news of the family with credibility,” he said in his address, heard by tens of thousands of people in St Peter’s Square.
The scope of the synod’s likely consequences is limited: the church is not, for instance, going to endorse gay marriage or abortion. But since his election last March, the reform-minded Argentinian pope has repeatedly made clear his irritation with priests and prelates who focus on “small-minded rules” at the expense of human beings grappling with real-life dilemmas. He has even warned that unless the church finds a new balance between adherence to doctrine and pastoral care, “the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards”.
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Help Salvos spread cheer
The Salvation Army is encouraging locals to make a difference to someone’s Christmas this year.
Christmas is one of the hardest times of the year for Australians doing it tough, but Salvation Army Albany officer Major Paul Beardsley said just a small contribution could make a big difference in helping to give hope where it was needed most. He said it was important that everyone had a gift to open or a meal to eat this Christmas.
“For just $29, you can provide food on the table and a present under the Christmas tree to help give hope to someone in need this Christmas,” he said.
“At Christmas, the Salvos will serve over 100,000 meals, distribute more than 500,000 gifts and toys, and support more than 70,000 families in need. But we can only do this with the support of the Australian public.”
The Salvation Army will this year be running its annual Christmas Cheer operation, to provide toys and food for those in need, as well as a special Christmas Day service.
On Christmas Day,the public is invited to celebrate from 9am.
“Whether you are by yourself, or with friends and family, Christmas is a time that is best spent together,” he said.
The Salvation Army has collection boxes at all supermarkets and at the Kmart Wishing Tree or call 9841 6784. For assistance with food and gifts, call 9841 1068.
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On your birthday, my prayer is for you to be able to reach your goal in life. I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now. My days shall neither be spent in weariness,Nor every moment from this day without hope.And May God bring me stability, where in life I grope.May His hands of mercy find me wherever I am lost,And may His guardian angels save me at all cost. Thank you for the knowledge of life you’ve granted me. I owe all to you, God! I will be grateful. I’m glad it helped you, Olakunle. It’s another year to live, to flourish, to dance, to love, to accomplish, and do greater things. Thanks for the comment, Elewe. Happy birthday to me.eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'limitlesso_com-leader-2','ezslot_11',115,'0','0'])); 39. I love you mom this you should know. Wherever I turn to, I see God. Amen.Happy Birthday to me. May Allah always be merciful towards you, accepts all your good deeds, and rewards you generously! You’re 50 shades of gold; pure, genuine, sparkling and rich. Oh God, You are indeed my Father and my King, i will serve You forever in Jesus name 5). You made my life a wonderful and unique experience, providing me with all the provisions I needed to scale through the bad times. Glorious God, I’m happy you found me. 40. I pray that your birthday continue to mark a significant time in your life. Happy birthday to me. It is one of a golden essence. I’m loving it. Happy birthday to me… May I have reasons to rejoice every day in this new year. Father, we thank you so much that we can all be together now to celebrate this special day with the celebrant. 41. It isn’t that I know how to praise you, how to pray to You, how to fast, that has kept me alive. I’m thanking God for making me be among the living. Happy birthday to me. I’m glad the post helped you. Lovely feedback, Susan. This is me! Do you want to change your mind? Greatness has finally found me. We’re glad the prayer helped you. Prayer for My Son’s Birthday. Our goal is to provide our readers with the comprehensive lists of quotes on love, life, relationship, Wishes, Wisdom & Prayers. But with God on my side, I’m stronger. Psalm 54:4a "You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head." And ever since, I have been enjoying in all ramifications. 86. eval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'limitlesso_com-portrait-1','ezslot_21',121,'0','0']));80. 11: You are going to be a source and recipient of blessings all around as you add a year today. 89. 79. 52. I ask for success at all times. I pray that I receive favour from man and all of those who cross my path. Thanks for these prayers am now a brand new fellow, Very beautiful and profound prayers…God bless you. Awesome God, I bless your name for making me witness another year of fulfilment. But, You’ve kept me this far. As you journey through another year of greatness, may heaven smile at all you do. Thank you, Lord! Happy birthday to me. Thanks. Happy birthday to me. You are a year older and you have come a long way, so celebrating your birthday is but a must. 8: The way ahead of you will be like the evening showers; cool and calming with a reminder that your birth is a blessing. Nne, thanks for your comment. Awesome Birthday Prayers Before Meal. I have enjoyed God’s grace up till now. 50. Life looks different when it does not saddle you with the responsibilities and ambition you faced earlier. It can only be You, Lord. 21. My Comforter, no love can be compared to that of Yours. Lord, my prayer is that you continue with the surprise, this year and beyond. 31. I wish myself more of good things in life. And that’s me. Happy birthday to me. And for this reason, I am asking him to answer all my silent prayers. "Behold, God is my helper." 3: If stars could speak, they would be voices speaking the blessings of God into my life because I deserve all the blessings of the universe and I pray that God enriches me. 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Enjoy your day! 2: We are all the designs of God and so I pray that this design he has made you to be find it’s rightful expression this year and may you be as perfect as the way God has made you out to be. On this special day, I pray for your good health, prosperity, and happiness to Allah. And I’m thanking Him for granting me another year of fulfilment. Your email address will not be published. Thank you, Collins, for the wonderful comment. !I feel encouraged really am tapping a great blessing from the messages,and am more than blessed n praying for a greater transformation n a great sensation,!God bless u as he bless me too. Do not count life's success by benchmarks or years; count the blessings bestowed upon you. 65. When you please God, He does good to you. I also appreciate those that left me when I had problems. 10. May my joy not become once upon a time. God will be with me through life’s weary ways,His light shall guide me in all the dark paths,He shall be my defence and succour in all ways,And His guardian angels shall never depart from me. 27. 18. Dear husband, today is your birthday, I am begging the Lord to please bless your new age and achieve a lot for you. Happy birthday to me. I pray that your birthday continue to mark a significant time in your life. I dedicate this day to the Almighty God, who has kept me, and brought me this far. Happiest birthday to the most amazing person ever. Have the most beautiful birthday/year by making use of these lovely and power packed birthday prayer for myself. Good bless and keep them coming. Happy birthday to me. Thank you, Mona. A well thought out prayer for a birthday is sure to tug at your friend's heartstrings. Amen. Happy Birthday! 10: God is a God of colour and so I pray that this new year be colourful for me that all I do will become an expression of all the beauty that is in God. 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5 Commandments of Dating
Jump to navigation. While this sounds like a lot, many American Christians are not particularly active in their church communities. In fact, the research also pointed out that the amount of Americans attending church regularly has dropped somewhat in the last years. This is where EliteSingles comes in. More and more Christian singles are joining dating sites to find a spiritually supportive partnership. Want to meet them? Join today. This may be a small matter for some but, for Christian singles who want a faith-filled partnership it’s a vital difference, adding to the challenge of finding a partner who you trust shares the same values.
But over the past year, she has found herself grappling with a realisation that she may never tie the knot. In fact, some might argue it may even be likely. The “man drought” is a demographic reality in Australia — for every women, there are The gender gap widens if you’re a Christian woman hoping to marry a man who shares the same beliefs and values. The proportion of Australians with a Christian affiliation has dropped drastically from 88 per cent in , to just over half the population in — and women are more likely than men to report being Christian 55 per cent, compared to 50 per cent.
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Christian dating is often such a christianity because you are supposed to be growing in your relationship but you are also supposed to be guarding your heart before marriage. You are supposed to dating attracted to the person you are dating, but as Christians you sin also supposed to resist sexual interactions with each other before marriage. So what should a Christian dating couple do if they are struggling with sexual sin?
Should they breakup if they have premarital sex? What actually repentance look like for a Christian dating couple who has fallen to sexual temptation? Repentance means you turn from the sin and walk the other direction.
‘I’m weary of dating in the church’: A devout Christian lets us into her dating life
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good marriages do not simply materialize out of thin air. foundation from which to cultivate a Christ-centered, good marriage. good marriages However, in light of our casual modern attitude toward sexuality, single people.
Interested in contributing to a future installment of Dating While? Fill out this form. She is an associate editor at Christianity Today. Growing up as a conservative Southern Baptist, I was conditioned to believe that the purpose of dating is for marriage. You only date when you are ready and able to be married, and you only date people whom you would consider marrying. Anything that detracts from your marriage potential, like a quirky personality, thick thighs or a too-loud laugh, decreases your value as a person.
It makes sense that the church is where I would find someone who shares my values and is like-minded on many issues. How have those conversations gone? Many have forced me to think more deeply about my own beliefs, and a few have left me thankful to have something greater than myself to believe in. Some discussions leave me just as curious and confused as my date as we wonder aloud about the repercussions of crimes committed within isolated tribes in other parts of the world.
Dating people of various faith backgrounds has been enlightening for me — though that reality deviates from what I was taught growing up. An unexpected perk: Coming into contact with men who seem much more accepting of my body. It began with me calling him the wrong name — twice.
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Whether you are a Christian single who wants to be married and you are 19 or the Christian courting model and move towards the Christian dating approach.
This is a good dream for everyone. Who doesn’t want this? A lot of people. Or we would have more of it. Just keep looking. The wrong people always make you feel like there is something wrong with you. That poison will never change. Move on, before life is over. Right people make you feel good. Simple, no argument. Waiting for your Boaz means changing your worldly mindset on matters such as dating, love, and marriage and allowing God to transform your mind thoroughly.
Love this! Good to keep in mind when praying for a potential life partner too.
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Biblical courtship , also known as Christian courtship is a conservative Christian alternative to dating. It is a response to secular dating culture within various American Christian communities, c. Motivated by concern for the need of Christian values in contrast to secular dating practices, conservative Christians identified what they saw as key Biblical principles for courtship and romance, and began to disseminate them in the s.
How long should a Christian date before getting married? What is enough time in Christian courting before marriage occurs? Is 6 months too soon to get married? Is 3 years too long to wait to get married? What does the Bible say about how long dating should occur before marriage? Questions like these are extremely subjective. Much like most dating questions, there is not a definitive answer found in the Bible.
My belief is that Christian dating should be used to accomplish a specific goal. That goal is to determine if a man and woman feel led by God to become a husband and wife. Dating is not a relationship that should stand still for too long. Through dating, the man and woman should be learning if they do or do not want to get married. When they have gathered enough evidence to make the conclusion that they should not get married, then they should immediately break up as dating would no longer be necessary.
Principles for Christian Dating: A Young Catholic Man’s Perspective
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Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Join Goodreads. Quotes tagged as “christian-dating” Showing of A real man will not attempt to rip her precious pearl from its protective shell, or persuade her with charm to give away her treasure prematurely, but he will wait patiently until she willingly gives him the prize of her heart. A real man will cherish and care for that precious prize forever.
He wanted me to save myself for a man who had His very nature and character within him. And He wanted me to trust Him enough to bring that special man to me in His perfect time.
‘Date to marry’ or ‘Marry to date?’
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It is time for Christians to start talking about dating. The trajectory of lives and eternities are in the balance. Yes, I am.
‘How long should you date before you get married? you decide that you know enough about the person to take that step towards marriage.
Both points of view have their advantages and disadvantages, which I hope to shed some light on. Some people see this as the traditional way of doing things; you meet someone, go on a few dates, decide you like them enough to enter into a long term relationship, or courtship, as some prefer to call it. The point of this period is to see whether you are compatible for marriage.
During courtship, you get to know more about the person; you see them in different scenarios, with friends and family and in different seasons of the year. You get to know their likes and dislikes, and if they have any annoying habits. The longer the courtship period, the more you get to know about the person. Somewhere down the line maybe a few months, or perhaps, years , you decide that you know enough about the person to take that step towards marriage.
There are however, some disadvantages to having a long courtship period. The obvious one is physical intimacy.


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You’ll find our beautiful campus located in San Juan Capistrano. We offer a contemporary worship experience and relevant messages preached from Biblical truths. This is an environment where Gods love is truly changing lives.
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THE SCRIPTURES | We believe the Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
GOD | We believe there is only One True God-revealed in three persons…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
JESUS CHRIST | We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God’s son Jesus was both human and divine.
FALL OF MAN | We believe though originally good, man willingly fell to sin-ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
SALVATION | We believe every person can have restored fellowship with God through ‘salvation’ (accepting Christ’s offer of forgiveness for sin).
BAPTISM AND COMMUNION | We believe and practice two ordinances-(1) water baptism by immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, and (2) Holy communion (the Lord’s Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation.
HOLY SPIRIT | We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a special experience following salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times.
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT | We believe that every Christian can be baptized in the Holy Spirit and is given special gifts that help both minister to the Body of Christ and the lost. (These gifts are found in both Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 12.)
SANCITIFICATION | We believe sanctification initially occurs at salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
THE CHURCH | We believe the church has a mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe ‘the church’ is the body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God’s offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
MINISTRY | We believe a divinely called and scripturally ordained leadership ministry serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, and to build up or edify the body of believers-the Church.
HEALING | We believe in divine healing of the sick which is provided for in Christ’s atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins).
PRAISE AND WORSHIP | We believe in worshipping the Lord in Spirit and in truth, with all of our hearts and with all of the means revealed in the Bible, showing our love with expressive demonstration of thanksgiving, joy, and praise.
ALL PEOPLE | We believe that people of every race, age, and background are made in God’s image and are meant to be loved, pastored, and presented with God’s good news.


What immediately draws our attention here is the red vestment on the figure to the right of the Bishop. It stands out in relation to the white dresses and veils of the little girls about to receive their first communion. Fortune and her mother would have visited Chartres before returning to California. Effie (as she was known) was a deeply devout Catholic. In 1928 she abandoned secular subjects altogether and founded what she called The Monterey Guild for the purpose of making liturgical arts to adorn Roman Catholic Churches.
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God Has Memory Issues.
There was a Catholic priest who was a much-loved man of God who carried a secret burden of a sinful past hidden deep in his heart. He had committed a grievous sin during his days in seminary. He had since repented and suffered years of remorse for the transgression, but he still had no peace, no inner joy, and no sense of God’s forgiveness.
In the priest’s parish there was a woman who deeply loved God and claimed to have visions of Christ, where she would speak with Him and He with her. The priest, however, was skeptical of her claims, so to test her visions he said, “You say you actually speak directly with Christ in your visions. Let me ask you a favor. The next time you have one of these visions, I want you to ask Him what sin your priest committed while he was in seminary.”
The woman agreed and went home. When she returned to the church a few days later, the priest asked, “Well, did Christ visit you in your dreams?”
She replied, “Yes, He did.”
“And did you ask Him what sin I committed in seminary?”
“Yes, I asked Him.”
“Well, what did He say?”
“He said, ‘I don’t remember.'”
Change me O God to live out this truth about myself and your forgiveness even when I can’t seem to believe for myself. But may I experience it. “I will remember their sins no more.” Jeremiah 31:34


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Life seems so busy, so full; it's often hard to focus on the most important things. Too many families look back on their child-raising years with sadness and regret. "What were we thinking?" "Why didn't anyone tell us?" "Oh, if we had only known . . ." Family Vision is a wonderful opportunity for you to look ahead, catch a glimpse of what God can do in your family, and begin making your dream a reality. Our prayer is that you will look back on your family-building years and say, "Oh, God, we are so thankful for what you have done; so thankful for the godly family you raised through us; so thankful that You have been exalted and glorified!" That's our heart's desire for our family, and for yours.
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Archbishop Salvatore Gristina
There will be no godfathers named in the Sicilian archdiocese of Catania for the next three years due to a decree issued by the archbishop that came into full effect this month.
Archbishop Salvatore Gristina of Catania has said that he decided to temporarily suspend the naming of godparents and Confirmation sponsors because the tradition had become a “social custom in which the dimension of faith is hardly visible.”
The decree, which was first issued in March, came into full effect on Oct. 1 after an interim period from May 25 to Sept. 30 which allowed already scheduled baptisms with selected godparents — many postponed due to prior COVID-19 lockdown restrictions — to take place.
Gristina said that his decision to issue the decree was made in consultation with members of the diocesan presbyteral council, the majority of whom expressed a favorable opinion of the action in 2019.
Catania is the Italian island of Sicily’s second-largest city, located on the base of the active volcano, Mount Etna. The city has a long Catholic history, tracing its first bishop back to the first-century St. Birillus, whom local tradition holds was ordained by St. Peter himself.
But the archbishop said that in today’s “socio-ecclesial context” in Catania, particularly with “the irregular family situation of so many people,” often those who were selected by families to be the godparents or Confirmation sponsors do not meet the canonical requirements for the role.
“The centuries-old tradition of the Church has it that the godfather or godmother accompany the person being baptized or confirmed, so that they can help him or her on the journey of faith,” Gristina wrote in the decree issued “ad experimentum e ad triennium” (for an experimental three-year period.)
Gristina said that what is more important than the presence of godparents at the baptism itself is that they fulfill their “true ecclesial function.”
According to Book IV of the Catholic Church’s Code of Canon Law, baptismal sponsors, or godparents, are required to be a fully initiated Catholic in good standing “who leads a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on.”
The role of a godparent is to help “the baptized person to lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations inherent in it.”
The law does not stipulate that godparents are required for the sacrament, only that “insofar as possible, a person to be baptized is to be given a sponsor.”
A Confirmation sponsor is also not absolutely required by canon law, but should be given “insofar as possible” to fulfill the role of taking care that “the confirmed person behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations inherent in this sacrament.”
Culled from CNA


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- Hey friend! May sadness in your life be replaced with unending joy and happiness! Smile my dear, for the season of Christmas is finally here! Here is a wish for a Merry Christmas!
- I wish that love, prosperity and well-being be with you and your dear ones not only on Christmas season, but all year long!
- I feel so thankful for having a wonderful friend like you, wishing you all the goodies of the holidays and the coming year!
- In this Christmas season, may you spend it in the enjoyment of the message of love, hope, and peace on earth. Wishing you a blessed Christmas my dear friend!
- With you being my friend, I feel like every day is Christmas. The comfort and warmth that comes with this season makes me think of you. Merry Christmas to you friend!
- This is the season to wish one another love, joy and peace. These are my utmost wishes for you, Merry Christmas my dear friend, may you feel the love and joy presented by this special day.
- May you be wrapped with love and warmth and be blessed with a long and healthy life. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!!
- Wishing you a Merry Christmas and may you have good health, abundance and everlasting joy in your life.
- Have a cheerful, holly, jolly, and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year too!
- This Christmas season may we open our hearts to all people and to God. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
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- May the Christmas spirit shine like the Christmas lights and warm your hearts this holiday season. Have a blessed holiday!
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There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,
And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD,
His delight is in the fiear of the LORD,
And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes,
Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;
But with righteousness He shall judge the poor,
And decide with equity for the meek of the earth;
He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips shall slay the wicked.
Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins,
And faithfulness the belt of His waist.
For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant,
And as a root out of dry ground.
He has no form or comeliness;
And when we see Him.
There is no beauty that we should desire Him.
He is despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him;
He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
Surely He has borne our griefs
And carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten by God, and afflicted.
But 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.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.


For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
When you walk into a church for the first time what do you notice? At first glance most people notice the “warmth” and “hospitality” of a congregation. They notice if members are more interested in conversations with one another or if they take notice of visitors and warmly reach out to welcome and engage them.
If a congregation wants to reach out with the love of Christ and grow, warmly welcoming visitors is essential. Equally important are two elements of congregational life that if unattended will lead to a period of stagnation and decline. The first is “identity” the DNA of a congregation. Identity answers the question: “What is this congregation known for?” For example, if someone mentioned the name “Community Lutheran” in your neighborhood:
- Would your neighbors know who we are?
- If they have heard about us, how would they finish this sentence, “Community Lutheran, that’s the church that ________________.”
After our home meetings with over 180 members of CLC during the months of April, May, and June it is clear to me that our primary identity in this community is through our connection with Saddleback Children’s Center (SCC). Some may know only the Children’s Center and a vague association with a church, which they can’t name. Many others, though, know the name “Community Lutheran Church” and associate us with the Children’s Center/preschool.
In one way, that is a good thing. It is better to be known through a positive association with a well-regarded preschool than to not be known at all. I have heard many great stories from current CLC members who first came to the preschool and then were invited to VBS and eventually found a home here. Several members commented that we need to continue to build our connections with SCC. I wholeheartedly agree.
My hope for our future, however, is that people in our community would not only know us through our connection with SCC, but also through our core identity, who we are in Christ. In fact, our preschool ministry and how we share Christ with the children and their families is one reflection who we are in Christ.
As I wrote to you last month; We are Community Lutheran, but not in name only. We share a community that is richer and deeper than you will find in other places. Ours is not a community in the general sense of the word. People find community at the gym. They find it in social organizations and with neighbors. But the community we find here is a “Community in Christ.”
That’s our primary identity. When people walk onto our campus and visit for the first time, we want them to notice Christ in us. We want people to see Jesus in the way we worship. We want people to see Jesus in our singing, in our praying, in the sacraments and in the proclamation of God’s Word. We want them to notice our care for one another as we share the peace of Christ and in our conversations before and after worship. In our homes, in our workplaces, and in our neighborhoods, we want people to see Jesus in us. In Christ, we are a new creation. We are God’s chosen, loved, and forgiven people. That’s our identity.
The second essential element of congregational life that flows out of a rich identity is “Mission.”
Mission is what happens when identity becomes a verb. Mission is what happens when you are so thankful for all God has done for you, that you can’t help but pour your life out in love and service.
My hope for our future is that all our ministries (SCC, youth ministries, adult ministries etc.)
would reflect our identity. And I pray that we would shine the light of Jesus so brightly that people would see and know us through our acts of mission.
I pray that the Holy Spirit would raise up among us leaders and mission teams with a passion to shine the light of Jesus. Nothing happens without leadership. God is able to use people who step forward and say “here I am Lord.” If you feel inadequate, remember the promise, “God doesn’t call the equipped. God equips the called.” God will give you a passion for a particular ministry or mission and then equip you for the task, as you commit yourself prayerfully.
Second, leaders need a team. God may be calling you to serve on a ministry team. I believe God has given everyone gifts for ministry and everyone is called to serve. If you would like help identifying your gifts, please let me know.
Third, mission or ministry teams need support. Support is another word for faithful stewardship. God calls us to manage all of the resources with which we have been blessed: our time, our talents, and our financial resources. Please consider prayerfully how you are being called to support the mission of Community Lutheran.
Finally, mission is just a good idea until it becomes intentional. The definition of intentionality is “good ideas turned into specific goals with follow-through.” Since I began serving as your pastor I have been praying intentionally:
· that God may strengthen us with power through the Holy Spirit
· that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith as we are being rooted and established in love
· that the depth of Christ’s love may so fill us that it flows out into the lives of all those God has given us to love (every neighbor, friend, relative, and co-worker)
After meeting in homes across our congregation, I heard many good ideas for the future of CLC. Let us pray together over this list, asking God to raise up the ideas that need our greatest attention and our best efforts. Please consider how God is calling you individually to serve: as a leader, as a team member, or in the capacity of offering your full and generous support.
In answer to the question “What do you hope to see God doing through CLC in the future?” the following responses were shared multiple times by many people:
· - Offer more Bible Studies and opportunities to grow as life-long-learners
o including a Men’s Bible study
· - Offer small groups for all ages (for learning and for service, mid-week and Sundays)
o groups will help people feel more connected to CLC and bonded through fellowship
· - Rebuild and strengthen our Youth Group
· - Rebuild and offer ministry to grades K-6th graders possibly on Wed. night
· - Grow in stewardship support and in membership
The following ideas were also shared:
- More service opportunities for youth group
- Involving our youth in leading worship
- Video tape Sunday Worship and share with Retirement Homes
- Caroling – Walk The Neighborhood/Park Terrace
- Every member offering their time and talents
- Work more closely with SCC and reach out to our preschool parents
- Design our website to better reach those seeking a church home
- Take part in Community Events like Rancho Fest
- Begin partnership with a sister Congregation in an urban area or another country
- Offer a Children’s Choir
- Need a Home/Space For Youth Group (the youth room in the office building is a good start)
- Mission trips for all ages
- A sign or banner with our website address facing the bike path
- College Age ministry – meet on Patio and go out for Sunday Brunch
- Local Charities/ Feed OC / Stop Hunger Now /Global Mission
- Habitat for Humanity
- Continue Facebook outreach – post good news from CLC and share with friends
- Send stories and pictures to OC Reporter and local publications
- Build a fellowship hall
- An improved sound system with an occasional video message (i.e. from our Bible Camp, our Lutheran colleges, or to enhance a mission project or Annual meeting report)
- Increase worship attendance
- Offer a sermon pod-cast for commuters
- Increased outreach to our community
- A group to focus on social justice issues
As you pray over this list, pay attention to which ideas cause you to feel God stirring an excitement or passion within you. Consider how God might be calling you to serve. Talk to me or visit with one of our Council members.
May we be filled with the love of Christ. May our identity drive our mission, so that all may know we are Christians by our love.
Serving together with you in Christ,
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