Why are Sunday mornings the best? You don’t have to get up at 5 to 6 am, and wake up not worrying about hurrying to work, but just eating your breakfast at a pace that makes you relax, drinking your favorite coffee or eating a yummy dessert while reading a good book or writing with a good background music. It’s “the life”, right? It helps you rest from the hustles and bustles of the weekdays’ work, and all your other activities and happenings on Saturdays. Sunday mornings mean a fresh start. Sunday is “me time.” You can visit the salon/spa to have your nails manicured, go to the mall not necessarily to actually spend on shopping, but to just walk around and window shop, just to free your mind.
Sunday morning is also a good day to feed your eyes with beautiful images, so as to make you appreciate the wonders of life that there are way more good things than negative things in this world. Here are my favorite photos in Europe, which make my Sunday mornings the best, looking at these images while sipping a cup of coffee.
What other good stuff can you do on Sunday mornings?
Venice. What a sweet Sunday morning situation! This is “the life” I’m talking about!
Photo from http://jetsetbabe.com/share-your-jetset-story-with-me
You’re a hardworking individual, and you deserve to rest and feel beauty of life. Most of all, Sunday is your time with God.


Easter In Calpe – Semana Santa 11th – 16th April 2017
The Easter Event or Holy Week is celebrated throughout Spain, it is held in the old town of Calpe and a lot of people don’t know it takes place, it’s a fantastic event with amazing costumes and is definitely worth a visit over the week.
It starts from 11th April and continues through to Sunday 16th April the costumes and outfits are spectacular and colourful and all the processions are held in the old town.
Below is a list of the processions take place:
Palm – Domingo de Ramos
11.00 Blessing of the palms, which is held in the Ermita del Salvador by the Palm Procession to the church (Iglesia).
Holy Wednesday – Miercoles Santo
2100 Procession of the Cofradia del Cristo de las Tres Caidas.
Holy Thursday 13th April Jueves Santo
2100 Procession of the Cofradia de Jesus Nazareno.
Good Friday 14th April Viernes Santo
0900 Via Crucis procession (Stations of the cross prosession) up to the Ermita.
2000 Procession of Entombment
Holy Saturday 15th April – Sabado Santo
Easter Vigil begins in the cemetery after which the resurrection is celebrated in the church (Iglesia).
Easter Sunday 16th April Domingo de Pascua
1100 Procession of the meeting of Senor Resucitado and the Virgen from the Plaza de San Salvador to the church (Iglesia) for mass.


“I lead a Christian group of nine Christians who visit the three largest nursing homes in South Orange County, California, every Friday Night. We hand out your booklet called The Way to God to many patients in these three nursing homes, with great success. I am enclosing a love gift to help with your expenses. We lead many patients to the Lord with your prayer on page 29. We ask that the patients repeat the prayer out loud and many do. I’m almost out of the booklets you mailed to me about a year ago. Could you please mail to me a box of 500 booklets entitled The Way to God? Thank you again.”
-Will A., U.S.A.


Something a little different today! Not a romance novel but a book of great importance, described as a 'prequel' to the Bible' . I'm delighted to welcome Donovan M Neal with his novel about the fall of Lucifer: 'The Third Heaven'
Donovan Neal M. S. N. P. has served in the ordained ministry and as an instructor in the Bible for 20 years, and is the author of the self-published book, ‘The Gospel Explained.’ Donovan is also a prolific songwriter and singer having written over 50 different songs of praise and worship for the local church, and has performed in various schools and churches in the Ministry of Christian rap.
He is an Adjunct Professor at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also a freelance writer for Examiner.com. Donovan has spent his entire 23-year career, helping underprivileged and disempowered populations ranging from abused and neglected children, adults with disabilities, to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. He has recently become the executive director of Hospitality House; a food pantry in Walled Lake, Michigan working to end hunger in his community.
He has been an experienced trainer in such areas as nonviolent crisis prevention intervention to adult CPR and First Aid with the Red Cross, Working with Different Personalities, and many more. Donovan brings a wealth of experience and interests that has allowed him to write on a host of subjects ranging from gaming, internet/technology, Christian themes, to nonprofit management and leadership.
Author Linkshttp://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmneal http://donovanmneal.wordpress.com/ http://www.amazon.com/Donovan-Neal/e/B00BSFQ6VS/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 https://twitter.com/Donovanmneal http://www.pinterest.com/donovanmneal/pins/ http://www.linkedin.com/pub/donovan-neal-m-s-n-p/46/640/9a https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7163462.Donovan_M_Neal
Book Genre: Christian Fiction
Publisher: Theoneustos Ministries
Release Date: Oct 8, 2013
Many tales have referenced this great angelic war but few have sought to explore the dynamic relationships between God and the angelic hosts. Why did a third of heaven seek to overthrow their creator? See Lucifer and his actions in a light never before seen. Journey back to the beginning, and see the drama unfold before your eyes: as allegiances are broken; choices made, and why all of creation waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.
The prequel to the Bible is here!


Who we are
James Mast, Paul Overholt, Marilyn Hicks, Lyman Byrd, Merv Troyer, Jacob Lehman, Olin Slabaugh, Michael Kephart, Jerry Wood.
Brent Miller, Robin Hershberger, Lynn Keffer, Rodney Miller, Willie Yoder, Philip Miller, Jamie Bradshaw, Dale Keffer
JoAnn Hershberger, Jean Douglas, Esther Mast, Neady Harris, Nancy Miller, Amberly Bradshaw, Robin Miller, Sandy Chandler, Connie Jones, Alan Keffer
By row, from the back
Fern Vazquez, Dorothea Besso, Dorothy Miller, Doris Zook, Carol Lehman, Viola Dickerson, Kathy Showers, Tina Johnson, Martha Miller, Carolyn Yoder
Mostly we're Mennonites from Providence Mennonite Church in Virginia Beach, Va and Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church in Chesapeake, Va but we are also Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, Catholics and others too. We are singers who enjoy praising God in song, laughing together on winter Monday nights while learning new music and improving our abilities.
If you would like to join us...c'mon...we'll be practicing for a Christmas CD from mid September until mid October, mostly the old standards you've sung since you were a child but a few new ones and the "Hallelujah Chorus" too...Monday nights from 7:00 PM (precisely) until 8:30 PM (also precisely) at Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, 2041 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, Va.


Maybe part of the reason is that there seems to be a madness surrounding it; mention the word to the wrong person and you'll get tension, anger, and hostility. Those who speak out in the public sphere in support of life are often labeled "backwards" or even "barbaric." Any debate between the two sides is likely to side-trail into discussions of the hypocrisy of people who blow up abortion clinics.
There is no consensus even within the evangelical community. Responses can range from "look, of course abortion is important, but there are thousands of other important issues," to "until we have a better system set up to care for mothers and children after the birth, abortion is a necessary reality."
There are of course hundreds of valuable tangents to follow. But, I think I just post a couple of responses to abortion that I find meaningful:
Please don't kill the child. I want the child. Please give me the child. I am willing to accept any child who would be aborted and to give that child to a married couple who will love the child and be loved by the child.
This is of course Mother Theresa in a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1994. While of course WBMC cannot endorse everything she says in the entire speech, I cannot help but admire her passion to save the lives of the world's most marginalized, most defenseless, most disadvantaged, most poor.
Another topic is of course the new administration and abortion. WBMC has made it no secret that we believe the President's (and those beneath him's) consistent posturing to be subtle and yet ultimately deceptive and incredibly harmful.
But another has much better words than I:


Usec. Bernardo C. Florece, Jr.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), together with its attached-agencies, is one with the whole Christian Community in observance of the Lenten Season 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is no greater love than the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for all of humanity commemorated during the Lenten Season. Let us reflect on his act of supreme sacrifice as we face the challenges of the pandemic. As a nation, we are called to reflect on His selfless acts, emulate, and follow His ways.
In this season of Lent, let us stay at home and refrain from any form of mass gathering to stop the spread of COVID. Ilan lamang po ito sa mga sakripisyong hinihingi sa atin sa darating na mga araw habang ating ginugunita ang Mahal na Araw. Konting sakripisyo po ito para sa kaligtasan ng nakararami.
As we continue to fulfill our spiritual responsibilities, let us say a prayer for all our frontline workers who battle the surge of COVID-19 cases in the country and the thousands who have perished because of the said virus.
Through these obstacles and ordeals stand the resilient Filipino faith and devotion that withstand all adversities. Let this Lenten Season be a reminder of our undying faith and our capacity to put this into action.
Patuloy po nating ipanalangin sa ating Poong Maykapal ngayong Mahal na Araw ang paghilom ng ating bansa sa mga pagsubok. Mapagtatagumpayan po natin ito.


Welcome to Parkdale Grace Fellowship!
Parkdale Grace is a community of followers of Jesus Christ who value a Bible based, Christ centered approach to worship - it's all about Him! We offer worship services and other ministries to help you know God, enjoy Him and be changed by His life.
We exist to joyfully exalt Jesus above all else, and to glorify His name in all the earth.
Sunday Morning Pre-Service Prayer Meeting 10am
Sunday Morning Service 10:30am - (Traducido en Español)
Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00pm
Afternoon Prayer Meeting Tuesdays from 2-3pm in the Prayer Room
Evening Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:00pm
Memory Verse for the Week
Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way of everlasting.
Upcoming Parent Discipleship Meetings:
Please mark your calendars!
An email will be sent out shortly with more details.
- Sunday,May 28


As we come to a close of this remarkable year of 2015, I come under assignment to pronounce a 2015 Benediction that will help translate us over the threshold of 2016. A benediction which is a prayer that asks for God’s blessing or an expression to promote goodness or well-being.
“God, we honor You, bless Your name, worship You our Lord, Master and forever reigning King. You are an awesome God, You are great and greatly to be praised. We exalt You Father and we say thank You for who You are and all that You have done in our lives in 2015. We thank You for Your love, Your favor, Your provision, Your forgiveness, Your protection, and for Your perfect plan for each of us. We thank You for choosing us for such a time as this to be Your eyes, ears, hands, feet and examples of Your love, light, and life in this earth.
We surrender our will and say unto You according to Luke 1:38 (AMP), ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.’ We say use us God to fulfill Your purpose and destiny in this earth. Let Your kingdom come, let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We thank You that we are seated with You and that we reign with You. We thank You that we are equipped to do all that You have purposed for us to accomplish for Your kingdom’s sake. We decree that there are no closed doors that You have commanded for us to walk through, for every door that You open no man can shut. We decree that our faith, hearts, and minds are now enlarged to take possession of what You have already laid up for us in heavenly places. We put a demand on the very resources within our heavenly bank accounts set aside by You for Your plan for our lives and the desires of our hearts.
We thank You that our way is made easy and straight and with long life we are satisfied, we are always victorious and the gates of hell shall not prevail against Your church. We take possession of every place and every sphere of influence that You have sent us to. For every place the soles of our feet tread You have given it to us and we establish Your kingdom everywhere we go so that You will be lifted up and draw all men unto Yourself. We surrender so that You can be exalted in all that we say and do. Everything that you have purposed for us to accomplish in 2016 is done now in Jesus’ name. We come against and bind every hex, curse, plot, plan and assignment of the enemy for no weapon formed against us shall prosper.
Let every believer arise unto and walk in the full knowledge of who they are in You and the authority they have as believers and joint heirs with Christ. We call to every soul that is to come into the kingdom of God. We dispatch warring angels to go to every corner of the earth and bring forth an abundant harvest of souls now in Jesus’ name. There is no frustration of purpose and no delay in the manifestation of Your mature sons and daughters in the earth. The earth groans and awaits and the time is now for us to be revealed. Rise us up oh God, fill us with more of You until we overflow. None of us oh God but all of You. Let Your divine and perfect will including Your timing be done in each of our lives. God we desire Your purpose above anything we have planned. We say do what You will in us and through us. For it’s in You that we live, move and have our being. We are nothing without You and can only do all things through Christ who is our strength.
We seek first Your kingdom and Your way of doing things and all things will be added unto us. Save, heal, deliver and prosper Your people in this earth God. We take our rightful place as royalty and we are whole in You – nothing missing, lacking or broken; no evidence that the enemy has even touched our lives. Now let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in Thy sight. We thank You God that it is done and is so, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Happy, Blessed & Prosperous New Year! Make this year your best year ever.
© 2015 Kassandra McGhee
A beautifully anointed benediction! God bless you and this New Year!!


For those of you that come to my blog to view my creative side but, haven't seen it for 2015 - please continue to come. My New Year plan (I'm not going to use resolution - because they tend to fail) was to embrace my blog. I love blogging and all things creative - I just found that I put other stuff first. And tend to neglect my fun side because I let life as we know it push creativity out. I love to write, blog, and create when I should be sleeping. Bear with me - creativity will come. For me, it has been all about time management.
My 2015 started out with a bang as my 2014 had brought closure to many things. I have closed the door on 2014 but, it doesn't mean I won't revisit it from time to time.
2015 is about new beginnings for me. Recently, I have become a part of a Ministry Team that has taken us to another church. Not to permanently move but, to help another church. For some people they can't believe we would abandon our church. This is not an abandonment for me this is a test. How many people do you know that will just up right leave their church to serve another. I consider this more of a Missionary Team where we can put our gifts, talents, and education to good use all to glorify our God. This has been a breaking new ground experience for me. As we get use to our routine and don't conform to change all that well. Thank you Lord for the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone. You see - I believe this is what happens. I think we get comfortable and then God shakes things up a little bit so we can strive for new heights.
We all strive for just a little bit more: more time, creativity, off time, bible time, friend time.... what ever it is we are always striving to get more of something.
Recently, I became the WMU Director for our association. This my friend, has also been a ground shaking experience for me. My gosh - look at what I am responsible for but, I can't do it alone. I have an awesome council that I work with and ladies from many other churches in our association to help with the activities that we choose to do. Most importantly, it is important to realize that 7 years ago this would have never been me. Today, my God has given me a voice. One to use to glorify his name and to glorify his work. Most importantly, God is with me to guide me and to make sure his work is done.
As I adjust to WMU director, school returning to a new session, the Ministry Team, job, and my family life just bear with me. Here my blog will go through a renewal process as I work to make this blog work for me and everything that I do. I need a place where I can share all things, and create my blog to work for everything.
For today, I wish you peace and blessings for a beautiful day. For friends in far away places that are dealing with mother nature know that others are praying for your safety and please share a comment for any prayer needs you may have that we can lift you up for prayer. IF you will leave a comment just so I know you will wait with me as I redesign my space. Bye for now...


Francisco de Zurbarán
Francisco de Zurbarán (baptized November 7, 1598 – August 27, 1664) was a Spanish painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname Spanish Caravaggio, owing to the forceful, realistic use of chiaroscuro in which he excelled.
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Francisco de Zurbarán, The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, 1650-1655. Painting, oil on canvas, 199.7 x 105.5 cm.


Life ReflectionsJohn Jefferson, Jr., was born July 19, 1925 in Starkville, MS to the union of John Jefferson, Sr. and Tressie(Jones) Jefferson, both of whom preceded him in death. John was one of four children born to this union. John was preceded in death by a sister, Hattie Thelma Smith and a brother, Houston Jefferson.John married the love of his life, Lula Mary Williams on August 13, 1955. They celebrated 65 years of marriage and treated each year as though it was the first one. John modeled for all, especially his sons, faithfulness in marriage, hard work and service.John was employed and retired from General Motors in Grand Rapids, MI after 41 years. While work was important, love of Christ and his family was most important. John professed his faith at an early age, serving at his church in Mississippi until moving to Michigan and joining New Hope Baptist Church in the early 1950s. John was a quiet, but diligent servant of God. He actively and faithfully served in several ministries at New Hope, including the Trustee Board, Transportation Ministry, and Food Bank Ministry.John will be remembered by his tall stature, dapper attire, quiet demeanor, and as a great storyteller; but, most of all, he will be remembered as a faithful servant and attentive husband, father, and friend. He will bemissed by many. John entered into his eternal rest on April 7, 2021 at the age of 95. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Lula; sons Mark Jefferson, Renard Jefferson, Kevin (Kathee) Jefferson, Corey (Kimberley) Jefferson, and a sister, Adell Walker. He also leaves to cherish his memory six grandchildren, Shawntika Chapman, Kyle Jefferson, Kourtni Steorts, Kramer Jefferson, Peyton Jefferson, and Kendell Jefferson; as well as a host of great grandchildren, family, and friends all of whom will keep hismemory and legacy alive
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The construction of the church of Saint-Samson in Ouistreham dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries. This light was replaced by the Ouistreham Feu des Ecluses in 1888.
Tower Height: 75
Height of Focal Plane: 92
Description of Tower: Light shown from the steeple of the church of Saint-Samson (1845).
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1828
Date Deactivated: 1888
Current Use: Church and tourist attraction.
Open To Public? Yes.


By Ike Uche
CALABAR—Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, has called on government at all levels, parents, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and the media to take action to end all forms of violence against children.
President of CCN, Rev. Benbo Fubara-Manuel, made the call, yesterday, in Calabar, Cross River State, while briefing newsmen to commence the one-week of sensitisation on ending violence against children in all forms.
Fubara-Manuel’s address, which was read by Rev. Ubong Eyo, Secretary of CNN in Cross River State, said the call became necessary because children cannot speak for themselves, hence the need to protect them.
He said CCN was embarking on the week sensitisation in collaboration with the United Nations International Emergency Fund, with the financial support of the United State Agency for International Development.
According to him, the children are often relegated to the background of the list of priorities of government and religious communities, partly because children cannot speak for themselves.
His words : “We regret this as Christians and affirm, rather, that care for children is no more addition to our creeds, but is an essential part of our being and calling as the people of God.
“We are, therefore, not satisfied only with providing Sunday School spaces for our children and giving teachers to them, but we are committed to promoting practices and establishing institutions that will allow them flourish in all ways.”
“We commit together to end violence against children in all form. By this, we reject child neglect, child exploitation, child abuse, child trafficking and all shades and colours of violence against children.
“We name violence against children as a real evil confronting all communities in our country today. It is not an evil that happens far away from us but right under our noses as parents, family members, religious people, and traditional and political leaders,” he stated.


Welcome to the Presbyterian Church of Manchester (or PCM as we affectionately call ourselves)! We are a gospel-centered church where everything is directed towards the glory of God. We long to see the gospel transform our church and other churches, our local communities, and our culture.
If you are curious to get to know us even better, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find our doctrinal statements, a listing of our officers and staff, as well as our positions on various hot button subjects. But, of course, there's no better way to get to know us, than to join us Sunday morning for worship! We'd be glad to have you with us.
We are Evangelical, Reformed, and Presbyterian.
By Evangelical we mean that we emphasize the gospel (good news of salvation) through faith in Jesus Christ, as well as affirming other orthodox Christian doctrines and holding to the inerrancy of Scripture.
By Reformed we mean that we are connected to the teachings of the historic church and the doctrinal beliefs recovered by the Reformation. These doctrinal beliefs are expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. All pastors, elders and deacons of the Presbyterian Church in America must personally subscribe to and uphold the teachings of the Westminster Confession of Faith.
By Presbyterian we describe our representative form of church government. Local churches are governed by a “Session” of “presbyters” (elders), elected by the members of the congregation. Representatives of local churches within a geographical area compose a “presbytery.” Representatives of presbyteries meet annually at “General Assembly.” Thus, through the combined efforts and resources of all of the churches, we are enabled to advance God’s Kingdom much more effectively.
We believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice.
We believe in the Holy Trinity. There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that all are sinners and totally unable to save themselves from God’s displeasure, except by His Mercy.
We believe that salvation is by God alone, as He sovereignly chooses those He will save. We believe His choice is based on His grace, not on any human individual merit, or foreseen faith.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who through His perfect life and sacrificial death atoned for the sins of all who trust in Him alone, for salvation.
We believe that God is gracious and faithful to His people not simply as individuals but as families in successive generations according to His Covenant promises.
We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells God’s people and gives them the strength and wisdom to trust Christ and follow Him.
We believe that Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people unto Himself.
We believe that all aspects of our lives are to be lived to the glory of God under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Every orthodox Christian church believes in the core doctrines historically embodied in the Apostle’s and Nicene Creeds. Traditional Presbyterian churches like ours also subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith. But more can be said about any particular Presbyterian Church. This list of values is an attempt to further describe the Presbyterian Church of Manchester.We Value the Gospel
The Gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ. We believe the Protestant Reformation recovered a precious insight into the heart of the Gospel. That insight has been summarized in what has been called “The Five Solas”. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, as taught in the scriptures alone, for God’s glory alone. At PCM that message is at the heart of all the preaching and teaching.We Value a Reasoned Faith
There has been a great deal of debate over the relationship between faith and reason over the last 2,000 years. At PCM it is assumed that believing in God is a perfectly reasonable thing to do. Indeed, we think God gave us our minds and he wants us to use them when we think about him.
Reason helps Christians understand their faith; it also helps unbelievers believe the faith. Those are two of the reasons we value a reasoned faith at PCM.We Value Prayer
Because God is sovereign he is the first one we should turn to when in need. Furthermore, the most important things that need changing in the world we can’t change. At the top of that list is the human heart.
That is why we pray. At PCM we stress prayer in worship, in our ministries, and in our homes. We strive to pray at all times. And to reinforce the practice of prayer we set aside time for prayer meetings.We Value the Fellowship of the Local Church
Focusing on God and using your mind for his glory should not make you cold and indifferent to people. It should produce just the opposite effect. At PCM we believe understanding God’s grace will make us so grateful our hearts will be enlarged and made more loving. We strive to express that love in our fellowship.We Value Worship
In an entertainment crazy culture it is easy to think that the church is just one more place to be entertained. But the reverse is true. We are not the audience; it is more accurate to say we are the performers. But even that is not entirely right. We don’t try to entertain God when we worship him – we worship him to glorify him.
The very name “worship service” should provide a clue that everything done in worship is done for the service of God. The delightful surprise is that when we truly worship him we get something better than entertainment – we get joy.We Value Spiritual Formation
When God saves his people he does all the work. But when he saves them he also begins a good work in them. God uses Bible reading and prayer, Sabbath worship and the sacraments, among other things, to perform that good work. He uses these things to form us and make us more like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.We Value our Gifts
The Reformation helped to recover the Biblical doctrine of “the priesthood of all believers.” That doctrine teaches that God has tasks for all his children to perform.
Since those tasks are varied, God gives a variety of gifts to his children to perform those tasks. Because God wants his children to work together, he never gives any child everything needed for the job. At PCM those are reasons why we value our gifts and we value each other.We Value Redemptive Outreach
Scripture teaches that the world was sold to sin but God has bought it back in Christ.
Redemptive outreach happens when Christians evangelize those living under the slavery of sin; it also happens when they perform works of mercy to those suffering the pain of sin’s rule; and finally, it happens when Christians perform every deed in every sphere of life with the purpose of bringing that sphere under the life-giving rule of the Redeemer King – the Lord Jesus Christ.We Value Adventure
When the Lord Jesus calls people to follow him he is calling them to join an adventure.
Good stories have happy endings. But to enjoy the story one must pass through all the twists and turns of the plot. A good author doesn’t tell a reader how everything will work out – the reader has to trust the author and wait to find out how things will end.
The same is true of the Gospel. Since God’s people are still living through a story God is telling, they have to trust the Author and walk by faith and not by sight. Along the way there will be victories followed by set-backs and seemingly hopeless dilemmas followed by last-minute rescues. Sadly some of the best characters will die before the end. But God gives faith and courage to follow Christ all the way to the last chapter. The way God does this is by giving a glimpse of the happy ending. That glimpse comes by the proclamation of the Gospel – the good news that Jesus Christ has risen from the dead.
PCM is a gospel-centered church where everything is directed toward the glory of God. We long to see the gospel transform our church and other churches, our local communities, and our culture.
At PCM, we pray for and look for the works of the Gospel. Those works are seen in Acts 2:42-47.
Many of our members are involved in leading ministries within our Church. We have pictured here just those whom we think you would like to know in advance to visiting our congregation.
Sunday mornings normally begin with prayer for the lost at 8:30 am, followed by Sunday School at 8:45 am, with Worship at 10:00 am. Our services generally last between an hour and an hour and fifteen minutes. We celebrate the Lord's Supper during worship on the first Sunday of each month. Visitors are welcome to join us for lunch, as a different Shepherding Group meets every Sunday of the month (with the fifth Sunday of the month being a full congregational fellowship meal).
During the Summer months, we follow a modified Schedule, giving our Sunday School teachers time off. Then, Sunday mornings begin with prayer for the lost at 9:00 am, followed by Worship at 10:00 am.
At PCM we believe everything we do should begin and end with the glory of God. That means more than simply including God in our thinking; it means trying to understand how we fit into God’s thinking.
This includes the music we use in worship. A philosophy of art is known as an aesthetic. In this case the aesthetic is musical. What is the reasoning behind our choices of musical content and expression at PCM?
Our musical aesthetic is informed by three theological truths.
Christian worship is a response to God’s grace in Christ
Grace is what makes Christian worship possible. Since human beings are born slaves to sin, without the liberating grace of God we cannot serve God with our hearts. Instead we worship idols of our own making.
But God has spoken to us graciously in Christ. Because we are completely powerless to save ourselves, Christ saved his people. That’s why Christian worship always begins with God’s Word to us in Christ.
There is a second part to Christian worship though. There is a time for us to speak. We respond to God’s grace in Christ with thanksgiving and praise; and also with confession and repentance.
Those are the two parts to Christian worship: God speaking to us and us speaking to God.
Christian worship uses the good gifts of creation
When God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden he told them to cultivate it. They were to work as God’s regents, made in his image, to work with the good things they’d been given and employ them in novel ways to the glory of God and their own enjoyment.
One rule governed their time in the garden. They were commanded not to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. As we know they ate what they were told not to eat. So instead of abstaining to the glory of God, they ate to their own glory and died.
From Adam we have inherited a propensity to use the creation sinfully – with an eye to our own glory rather than the glory of God. And in so doing our works become a source of misery to us rather than joy.
But the creation is still good, even though we are prone to use it sinfully. So we should use the good gifts of creation boldly in the worship of God, but with this caveat – the commands of the Lord must be obeyed. What is clearly directed in the scriptures must be followed. God places limits on our creativity. Worship is not a “do as you please” proposition.
Well-crafted worship orders all the music used in worship to the glory of God
God made all things and declared them good. That includes every sound and rhythm. There is not a sound of any kind that can be declared evil – just as there is no color or smell or taste which can be declared evil.
To say that all sound is good doesn’t mean that any sound is good for anything you want to use it for. Placement and use need to be considered.
Because the world is good, it is rational and we can understand it. Even when discernment is difficult, some measure of understanding is possible. When it comes to the sounds of music those sounds can be judged by simply asking the question, “What are those sounds good for?”
Some people think that any sound can mean anything you want it to mean. In other words, sounds find their meaning relative to the uses they are put to. Oddly, this version of relativism has become a popular justification for an indiscriminant approach to music in worship.
But musical forms are not neutral. They possess inherent meaning because God has made a meaningful world. Even Hollywood understands this. Film makers spend a lot of money making sure that their musical scores support their plots, characters, and settings. How would the score to, “The Sound of Music” work for “Star Wars”? Leaving film aside, imagine the reaction of the American people to the President of the United States being greeted on the tarmac in Paris by a rousing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner played by a band made up entirely of kazoos. Or what would you think of setting the text of “Amazing Grace” to the tune from Gilligan’s Island?
These examples serve a point. Forms are content. There is no such thing as a neutral form. Without considering the propriety of the forms we use we may compromise the very intent of a lyric or the purpose of a portion of a worship service. When it comes to form and content they should exist in harmony. If we don’t keep that in mind we may use music that does not fit well with the worship of God.
The Musical Aesthetic of PCM
The musical aesthetic for PCM may be described with three terms: acoustic, eclectic, and fitting.
It is acoustic because we prefer to keep the relationships between musicians, music, and listeners as close as possible to God’s creation and to our expression. While we use some amplification, we do not want electronic instruments to dominate and drown out the voices of those who sing. This is rooted in our conviction that Christian worship is a response to God’s grace in Christ. Electronic music has a place in our world. It can glorify God. But it adds another layer of technology between worshippers and music and for that reason we don’t use it in worship at PCM.
It is eclectic in two senses. First, we want to bring together the diverse gifts God has given to our church – everything from piano to guitar to flute. Another source of our eclecticism is the cultures our people come from. It is our hope that our congregation will grow even more culturally diverse. And with their cultural backgrounds will come musical legacies. As much as we can we will seek to incorporate those musical forms in our worship.
“Fitting” refers to the ordering of musical forms to God’s glory through worship.
There are different parts to a worship service and music should “fit” with the intent of those parts. Whether we’re speaking of instrumentals or singing, the music ought to be in harmony with purpose.
Prelude and Postlude
Prelude and postlude are much more than “bumper music” – they are intended to help the worshipper transition from the concerns of life to the worship of God. In the case of the prelude the music should help the worshipper prepare for corporate worship. Consequently it is often more reflective in nature. In the case of postlude music the intension is to aid the worshipper in moving back into the routines of daily life but with a renewed resolve to do so in the service of God.
We’re encouraged by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 3:16 to sing Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Hymns are sung in response to God’s Word. Consequently they are sung with God in mind, not us. Because they are sung to God they often praise the attributes, greatness, and creating and saving work of God. Because of the subject matter they are grand and majestic in their content and presentation. They are not songs about us, or about how we are feeling; they are songs about God.
Psalms and Spiritual Songs
This is music that often is about us. It is designed to either help us bring to God the content of our hearts, or it is intended to help us order our minds and hearts. It is often used prior to prayer, during the Lord’s Supper, to accompany an offering, or even following a sermon. Because of its self-referential nature it is often informal and reflective, even intimate at times. Instrumentation should fit the intent here as much as with hymns.
Because of the narcissistic character of the times we live in, it is tempting to allow this type of music to press out hymns. But it is just as tempting in churches like PCM to make the opposite error and completely remove this type of music. It has its place and it is important for helping people respond to God’s grace in Christ.
There is a great deal more that could be said but this is merely intended to be an introduction to why we make the musical choices we make at PCM. It is the hope of the leadership of the church that you will both understand and appreciate the reasons behind those choices. It is also our hope that you will worship with us and strive to do so, “in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24.
Modern people think of the world in the same way people tend to think of a blank sheet of paper. They feel they should be free to write whatever they please upon it. At least that’s the case when it comes to meaningful living. They believe we make our meaning through our actions and intentions.
That’s why they consider all meaning to be subjective. Certainly that’s what the most influential artists, educators, and politicians in the modern world believe. And because of this, not only do they think we should not judge other people, they do not believe there is any basis for judgment. Meaning only exists in the eye of the beholder. You know how it goes, you have your truth and I have mine.
Perhaps this is most clearly seen in modern attitudes towards sex and marriage. These are what we make them. There is no right or wrong—we just want what we want and that’s the end of it.
But this is wrong because it leaves out a very important piece of information. The world has a Creator. Reason makes that sufficiently clear and scripture fills in the rest. And in something of a surprise—even for many Christians—the scriptures reveal that the identity of the creator is Christ himself.
The problem with many modern Christians is that they are more modern than they are Christian. They are just as likely to believe the world is a blank page as their unbelieving neighbors. This means they can be just as guilty of thinking that social institutions are just arbitrary products of human will. But if the world has a creator, even our social institutions should in some sense reflect the purposes of that creator. That doesn’t mean they will always reflect those purposes as well as they should—it just means we have a basis for determining whether they do or not. This brings us back to marriage and Christ’s purposes for it.
Marriage plays a significant role in Christ’s purposes for both this world and the world to come. Let’s start at the beginning. According to Genesis 2 the human world began with one man. Soon he is given a woman and the two of them are told to become “one flesh”. This is a clear reference to a conjugal union. Those people who would like to interpret this in some other way are playing tricks with words. It is not a reference to a spiritual union, or some sort of emotional bond. And by means of this union a man and a woman may become one flesh in a fuller way. Each makes a contribution of flesh at a microscopic level. If the man and woman are blessed, these two portions of flesh become the flesh of a child.
The purpose of Christ in all of this is explained in the passage—the fruitfulness of the couple will fill the earth with the image of God. The term image here was a fairly common one in the ancientnear east and it always denoted regency. When someone was an image of another, he was that person’s representative. So a child is not merely the image of his parents, he is connected to a higher source. He or she is an image of God.
This is why, among other reasons, marriage has always connoted the union of a man and a woman. While this should be enough to satisfy our curiosity, there is another reason for Christians. The conjugal union of a man and a woman not only serves Christ’s purposes in this world, it also points to the next. In Ephesians chapter 5 we are told that conjugal marriage points to something even more significant than we can now fully appreciate. We are told it mysteriously adumbrates the union of Christ and his body, the church. It is because Christ is the head of his body, like a husband is the head of a wife, that we can be confident that Christ’s resurrection will bring about the resurrection of believers. And because Christ is now in glory, we can be sure that believers will also be glorified. Conjugal marriage is more than a metaphor in the way we normally think of metaphors. It is a reflection of an eternal reality, something above and beyond any program of cultural change.
This means that Christianity cannot be whole without conjugal marriage. It also means that people who attempt to equate so-called “same-sex marriage” with conjugal marriage are undermining the Christian faith. This is why our church rejects so-called “same-sex marriage” without qualification. Any compromise in this regard is a betrayal of Christ himself.
What does this mean for congregational life at the Presbyterian Church of Manchester? It means the leadership will not solemnize, honor, or in any way recognize the vows of same-sex couples, even when those vows were solemnized by a civil or ecclesial authority. Like any visitor, we will endeavor to treat a person in such a relationship with kindness, but we will not recognize a “same-sex” marriage as legitimate.


The Life we Live and the Life we Choose
The actual Way of Saint James, el Camino de Santiago
towards the Spanish and Le Chemin de Saint Jacques is actually a 1,000-year old pathway from France to northern Spain.
Millions of pilgrims stepped throughout the years. Some journey by foot, a few cycle bikes as well as some also by horse back. There are a number diverse tracks and beginnings of the trail. The actual walk leads to the town of Santiago de Compostela exactly where the remains of Saint James are laid to rest.
Backpackers walk the trail as a quest and a way of experiencing and uncovering personal life. There are a lot of unique causes for trekking the Camino de Santiago.
Catholics tend to be hiking as a faith based pilgrimage, a journey of amazing christian importance adhering to in the actions of many other pilgrims. Some others tend to be walking for a spiritual magnitude, seeking to restore to discover or …..
It’s Never Too Late to Find The Way
The WAY (taken from Facebook)
“THE WAY” a film on the Camino de Santiago trail.
“THE WAY” delivers numerous messages for those who desire to hear.
It had been created as well as directed by Emilio Estevez, and had been filmed fully in Spain and France alongside the actual Camino de Santiago.
THE WAY is a strong as well as inspirational tale around family, friends and the obstacles all of us encounter while walking this ever-changing and challenging entire world.
Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American physician who arrives to France to recover the remains of his grownup son (performed by Emilio Estevez), who died while trekking the particular Camino de Santiago.
To pay tribute to his son’s wish to complete the trail, Tom makes a decision to embark on the famous pilgrimage.
As many walking the trail, so is Tom, will discover their own personal significance in the journey, and the powerful outcome this trip will have. En route, Tom encounters various other pilgrims from around the globe, each and every one with their individual quest and searching for higher significance within their existence.
Little by little Tom starts to understand exactly what it signifies to be a citizen of the world. Through many unforeseen encounters along “The Way”, Tom learns the actual distinction between:
“The Life we Live and the Life we Choose.”Estevez has pointed out in interviews that the film is really a spiritual movie and not a religious one. Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post writes that “The Way” rewards are as rich for the secular as for the more spiritually inclined.”
THE WAY – Official Trailer


The Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida in Madrid is a neoclassical gem designed by Italian architect Francisco Fontana. Constructed in 1898 under the order of King Carlos IV, this modest building features a semicircular entrance portal and a pediment supported by pilasters at the corners. The interior is covered by a dome with a lantern.
The hermitage is renowned for the frescoes painted by Goya during his "happy period" and serves as the final resting place for the artist, whose remains were transferred from Bordeaux in 1919. Goya's frescoes depict the miracles of Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of Lisbon and Padua.
Saint Anthony of Padua is known as a compassionate and kind protector of lovers. The replica of Goya's original frescoes was executed by painter Luis Gutiérrez Solana, allowing visitors to appreciate and admire the masterpieces that adorn the walls of the hermitage.
The Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida offers not only architectural beauty but also an opportunity to delve into the artistic legacy of Goya and pay homage to the beloved patron saint.


Easter (Greek: Πάσχα, Pascha) is the most important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. Some Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead three days after his crucifixion. Many Christian denominations celebrate this resurrection on Easter Day or Easter Sunday (also Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday), two days after Good Friday. The chronology of his death and resurrection is variously estimated between the years 26 and 36 A.D.
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Welcome to the Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association website. Your interest in this ministry is really appreciated.
Our purpose is to glorify God by enabling each church to fulfill it's unique mission for Christ and provide channels for cooperative ministry. The association is focused on church planting through partnership Missions and church revitalization through training and consultation.
As you "click through" this site, please pray for God's favor upon each aspect of our work. And let us hear from you, if we can help you fulfill Christ's Great Commission.
Some of the slides have links for more information. Feel free to explore by clicking on the picture!
A Word of Encouragement from our
Director of Missions
Blessed are those families that are still in tact in this brand new year. According to some statistics, half of the marriages-both inside and outside the church-didn’t make it last year. Those families are now blited, broken and unblended. This is a big black eye for the Body of Christ. It is no wonder we believers won’t stay with a church, follow a godly Pastor or significantly support the Great Commission. Over half of us can’t even stay married to the same person, parent our own children and pay our bills.
There are really few examples of individual fathers in the Bible. There are many Proverbs, Psalms and even Prophets with great principles of fatherhood. And the New Testament gives us ample truth for parenting but not many actual examples.
In re-reading the “Christmas Story” out of the Gospels this last month, I was impressed with the “fatherhood of Joseph”-yes, the earthly father of Jesus. I noticed he was (1) deeply devoted to God “being a righteous man,” (2) deeply committed to his wife “not wanting to disgrace her,” (3) very sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and His word, “an angel of the Lord appeared to him…” and (4) faithfully obedient to God’s will for his life, “Joseph did as the Lord commanded him…”
Maybe during 2015 we can have more dads and moms apply the devotion of Joseph and not just live together but stay together, pray together, work together, worship together, parent together! Maybe this devotion can even “spill over” into the church and we can see believers stay in their church, love and follow their Pastors and faithfully support the Great Commission. Oh, how I hope so!
Encouragingly Yours, Russell Cook


More than 18M members, gathered from across the globe, make up the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Every five years delegates are elected and called to General Conference session. They seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for collective leading in key decisions of the Church. This July (2015), delegates will meet in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The issue of women’s ordination is to be addressed. On two previous occasions (1990, 1995), the General Conference voted not to permit the ordination of women to the gospel ministry. The short video appeal above calls for delegates to reject the proposal to permit each division to decide for itself on women’s ordination, and that the Church instead implement TOSC position #1.
Pastor Mike Lambert looks at the idea of unity versus unifromity. Is it truly intellectually honest to sharply separate these two ideas? FIND IT HERE.


Sermon on the Mount: 01 Succeed
from Matthew 5:1-16
Matthew 5-7: the Sermon on the Mount
01 | Succeed
The Sermon on the Mount series from Video Bible Talks is a six-video series of Bible teaching videos from Matthew 5-7 looking at what Jesus says about how to live as his disciples.
In this first video, we take a look over Matthew 5:1-16 where Jesus gives eight statements that start with the word ‘blessed’ and essentially describe how to succeed in life. If you want to win at being a follower of Jesus, these eight statements will tell you how.
Download includes the following files:
- 01 Succeed – 720p HD video
- 01 Succeed – Leader Guide


Statement of Faith
All Scripture is self-attesting and being Truth, requires our unreserved submission
in all areas of life. The infallible Word of God, the Old and New Testament, is
uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and is the supreme and final authority
on all matters.
(See 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe in one God the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things, infinitely
perfect and externally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(See 1 John 5:7-8)
Jesus Christ, the Son, became flesh through His miraculous conception by the Holy
Spirit and His virgin birth. He who is true God became true man united in one Person
forever. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins, was buried and resurrected
in order to redeem mankind from sin and reunite them through His blood in a relationship
with God, the Father. God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of
the truth. For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ
Jesus." He now is in heaven and will one day return to take us to be with Him.
(See Matthew 1:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; 1 Timothy 2:4,5; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17)
Salvation is the recognition of our sinful condition, which separates us from God, the acceptance of Jesus Christ's work on the cross, and asking Him to cleanse us from sin. It is not by works of righteousness that we have done, but according to His mercy and grace that we are saved. The Holy Spirit instructs and guides us into all truth, and seals us for the day of redemption.
(See Romans 10:9,10; Titus 3:5; John 16:13; Ephesians 1:13,14; 4:30)
We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is expressed in a monogamous exclusive marriage between one genetic man and one genetic woman, joined together by God in a lifelong commitment of mutual fidelity and love. (Gen. 2:21-25; 1:27; Matt. 19:56; Mark 10:6 – 9; 1 Cor. 6:9; I Cor. 7:2; Eph. 5:22-33; Romans 1:24– 32)
The true Church is composed of all persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ
and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit are united together in the body of Christ.
(See Ephesians 4:1-6)
Statement of Purpose
1. To teach music from a Biblical perspective, intertwining Scriptural principles applicable to life.
a. To that end, all instructors and decision making leadership must have a Christian testimony in word and in deed, and be able to explain their relationship with Jesus Christ and sign the statement of faith.
b. Students do not have to be of Christian faith. We do ask that they respect our position, not bringing in anything contrary to Biblical standard.
2. To provide a program that will enhance and support, not take the place of, the home schooling experience.
We also wish to provide an atmosphere that will be consistent with, not challenge the Biblical principles you teach in your home. We do not actively teach any particular church or denominational doctrine. However, we do discuss freely that which is part of our relationship with Jesus Christ as it relates to what we are doing and is consistent with Biblical Scripture. We use, in love, the Bible as the basis for encouragement, instruction, reproof and correction that will lead to the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ in the life of the individual.
3. To provide musical opportunity for all home schooling students without discrimination.
a. Emphasis is on Junior and Senior High programs that will provide a quality opportunity for those students who desire to use music as an avenue for vocation, ministry, or personal discipline and enjoyment.
b. Elementary music is provide to teach and train students in those age groups in order to lay a proper, solid foundation for entrance into the upper level programs.
4. To provide extra curricular musical opportunities to enhance musical abilities which may include summer camps, tours, seminars, concert opportunities and competitions.
5. To provide academic High School level support classes for families whose 7-12th grade students pursue YMV musical opportunities.
These are provided as needed and as circumstances allow. It is our desire to assist families in these areas in order to help support and facilitate their conviction and calling to home-schooling. These are the most difficult years academically for families. YMV stands with you and supports you in your calling.


Join us for regular service times at 11:00 AM
Join us on a Joyful Path exploring KINDNESS – songs, stories, activities and supper around the theme of: “Hide and Seek with God”. A Joyful Path Program will run on Thursday, March 12th from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. We are learning about Loving our Neighbour, Loving our Enemy.
Coffee ‘n More takes place Tuesdays in the church kitchen at 9:30 Am. A time to safely voice the joys and concerns in our lives.
Palm Sunday brunch – Sunday, April 5th 8:30 am-10:30 am. Followed by our church service at 11:00 am. Everyone is invited to join us!
The United Church hosted an appreciation evening for John and Fran Dickinson. The remainder of the money from the cash donations that were received will be donated to the Waskada Lions Club as per John and Fran’s wishes.
The next board meeting will be on Monday, Match 9th at 8:30 am.
WASKADA UNITED CHURCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kay McMillan- Chairperson
Janis Williams – Treasurer Leslie McKinney – Secretary
Coral Meggison Dawn Minne
Linda McGregor Cheryl Flannery
Trustees – Bob Radcliffe, Bryce McMillan, Don Temple
Heather Sandilands – Minister


The 2 Church buildings in the parish, Holy Trinity and St Mary’s, point us towards God’s character in surprisingly different ways.
St Mary’s: intimate, enduring, peaceful, mysterious, long-lasting, safe …..
Holy Trinity: glorious, majestic, welcoming, celebratory, hopeful, spacious …..
And there is also the Trinity Centre: a place of gathering; a space where good conversations can be had, where you find refreshment in being with others …..
So, take a look, come and see what is on offer; because, here, there is space for you.
Visiting our churches
Welcoming visitors to our two churches is an important part of the vision of the parish to be hospitable and inclusive. Both Holy Trinity and St Mary’s are buildings of important historic and architectural significance where many come to learn about the role each church has played in the life of
Volunteer stewards give their time to keep the churches open outside the usual Sunday services for visitors to share:
- St Mary’s Church is open every Thursday through the year and first Tuesday in the month and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in August
There is ramped access to Holy Trinity church from the High Street.
Usual opening times: 11 - 3pm


For our Christmas campaign, we attempt to tell the Nativity story, from a 21st-century angle; as though the events occurred this year.
Mary gets a text from Angel Gabriel and the following conversation ensues between them;
AG: Hello Mary
Mary: Hi, who’s this please?
AG: it is I, the Angel Gabriel
Mary: Uhmm okay….
AG: Fear not, for you have found favor in the sight of God
AG: You would conceive in your womb a son and he shall be called Jesus
Mary: Hahaha, I’m not pregnant
AG: The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the most high will overshadow you.
Mary: Is this a prank? Joe, is that you?
AG: Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age
Mary: What?? Aunty Lizzy??
AG: And this is the sixth month of her pregnancy
Mary: Madd ooo
Mary: Sorry I meant bless God.
AG: For with God nothing is impossible.
Mary: This is scary tho
Mary: I’m the lord’s handmaid, be it unto me according to thy word.
Meanwhile, Mary takes to Twitter;
Joseph also goes online to share his discovery,


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You are invited to join us every Sabbath (Saturday) morning as we gather together to worship Jesus Christ with our church family. Church services begin at 9:30am, with separate "Sabbath School" meetings for both Children & Adults. Our main, family friendly worship service begins at 11:00am.
If you are visiting the beautiful Northern Rivers & are looking for a place to worship, or if you are searching for a church to make your home, we'd love to meet you!
Children's Program: 9:30am Saturday
Adult Sabbath School: 9:30am
Church Service: 10:50am - 12:00
Prayer Meeting: 6:30pm Wednesday


“My visit to Malta reminds me of the kindness of the Maltese”. These were the words of Pope Francis during an audience he had with Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg during a visit to the Vatican.
During the audience with Pope Francis, Minister Ian Borg claimed that Malta is always honoured by the visit of his holiness to our country. They also discussed the ongoing bilateral work between the two states and about Malta’s preparation for the United Nations Security Council aiming to continue being an agent of peace and stability around the world.
During this visit to the Vatican state, Minister Borg had the opportunity to also meet with the Secretary of State of the Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin and the Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher. The long relationship between the two states and the importance that catholicism still has in our country were discussed. The work that needs to be done between the two states’ foreign affairs offices in order to set up a joint commission to discuss the management of the sede owned lands in Malta was also discussed. Immigration in the Mediterranean, the situation in Libya and the conflict between Ukraine and Russia were also on the agenda.
Source: Office of the Prime Minister


A Southern View with a Northern Twist of People, Places, and Things that Matter
"Every fine story must leave in the mind of the sensitive reader an intangible residuum of pleasure, a cadence, a quality of voice that is exclusively the writer's own, individual, unique."
Monday, December 30, 2013
Heaven on Earth: A Book Review
An author myself, I am keenly aware of fine writing, and writing which brings new light to a well-worn subject is particularly interesting to me. Recently, I was privileged to view a video presentation by the author of the book I will be reviewing. It was such an informative discussion on the subject, I wanted to read the book itself. From that, I considered the message worth repeating. And though some might look at this and see it is mainly concerned with Lutheran liturgy, in a sense the book applies to virtually all Christian liturgies that follow a prescribed Biblical form of worship.
Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service by Arthur A. Just Jr., may be found tucked away on church library shelves among other resource books. It contains a thorough, historically accurate discussion on the roots and purpose of Lutheran liturgy, in particular, and even the liturgy of other churches whose origins may seem to be obscure. Not a dry, overly
studious history, this book instead employs clear language and striking images
to illustrate how liturgy has evolved and is practiced today. And it is this traditional experience of Holy Communion which lifts us, Dr. Just asserts, into the realm of the transcendent God whom we find at the altar. The Rev. Dr. Just of Concordia Theological Seminary, first shows how the Jewish worship traditions at the time of Jesus have influenced our own worship elements. He covers the first gatherings of smaller Jewish communities in homes which graduates to temple worship with more defined structure. Then he moves on to a change in the worship structure: the familiar “table worship” instituted by Christ himself. Ultimately, Dr. Just details the apocalyptic nature of Christian worship that permeates the liturgy.
It is through the Bible that we should understand how to undertake the sometimes disputed organization of the
Divine Service, Dr. Just says. Despite or because of the “worship wars” in the church during the late twentieth century, Lutheran liturgy, as an obvious example, seems to have settled down to a new
understanding of its importance to the culture of today. Instead of trying to adapt the liturgy to a
changing culture, we now understand the real role of liturgy is to bring the world into alignment with Biblical teachings. The impact of truthful interpretation of Scripture in our worship is critical, but the liturgy goes beyond a method to move through the service. Instead, Dr. Just calls the impact of our liturgy “a divine invasion . . . an alien invading our space.”
As Christ himself broke through in his first incarnation, so does He break through from heaven to earth and back again in Holy Communion.
Our liturgy of Divine Worship, then, is both physical and cosmic, says the author, and therefore
apocalyptic, fulfilling its purpose to involve us in the mystery of the Creator
“with angels, and archangels, and all the company of heaven.”


Have a question? A comment you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you!
To contact me, simply use the form below. Please know I read every email and I will attempt to reply as soon as I possibly can.
Or, if you’re looking for a speaker for your event, I’d love to talk to you about that as well! Some topics I’ve previously shared include the following:
- Women of the Word–How can we be women who know God, strong women anchored by the truth of Scripture?
- Closer–Despite our connectedness via social media and other outlets, we are far more isolated than ever before. Hebrews 10 urges us to draw near to God and to invest in encouraging others.
- Abide–Psalm 1 describes a delight and dependence on God’s Word that results in the kind of security that is compared to a tree planted by streams of water.
- Beautiful Inheritance–Fullness of joy, lasting security, complete satisfaction, this is our inheritance in Christ. He is life!
- Exposition of a chosen Bible passage


The Sun Still Rises, by Lauren Melendez -
The Lord has been teaching me so much about how constant and faithful He is to His children, even when we fail. He never forsakes us, and that is a promise.
This all inspired a song, and I finally decided to record it. Take a listen, if you like. Or download it for free.
‘I will sing of thy steadfast love,
O Lord, for ever;
with my mouth I will proclaim thy faithfulness to all generations.
For thy steadfast love was
established for ever,
thy faithfulness is firm as the heavens.’ (Psalm 89)
Let me at Thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.
Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.
Thou the spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee,
Whom in Heav’n but Thee.
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Mother’s Day Feast…
Skillet-cooked rosemary chicken, with potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms and lemon zest; topped off with a layered homemade butter cake with homemade whipped cream and strawberries.
Cause now I see I’ll never stop this train.
(Source: dailydoseofstuf, via bloomandthistle)
How many of us have set ourselves aside as if to say, “I cannot do anything else until God appears to me”? He will never do it. We will have to get up on our own, without any inspiration and without any sudden touch from God. Then comes our surprise and we find ourselves exclaiming, “Why, He was there all the time, and I never knew it! — Oswald Chambers
The solution to both greed and heresy is this: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. What once was true about Christ always will be true about Christ, so you don’t need or want new doctrine. And what was once satisfying about Christ will always be satisfying about Christ, so you don’t need or want money as the way to lasting happiness. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever - the same truth and the same treasure. Receive him and be free. — John Piper, on Hebrews 13
God never guides us at some time in the future, but always here and now. — Oswald Chambers
This is my Father’s world,
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King,
let the heavens ring.
God reigns let the earth be glad.
There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for. — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers (via albinwonderland)
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(By: Blessing Kim)
Kayaks and Rivers.
It seems, I’m at the end of it all.
It seems, I’ve fallen further than I have before.
And nothing I do, would fix it.
And nothing I’d say would make things right.
Only Your love can make me new,
And all I can do is look to you.
I’ve failed, so many things in my life.
And yet, the sun still rises on time.
Nothing I do would change you.
Nothing I say would mess you up.
You take my failures and wipe them clean,
and simply to your cross I cling.
I’m not okay,
But You are.
I’ve been so wrong,
but Your love is strong.


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To assist Singleton Lodge No.8399 complete their busy program, at our next lodge meeting on 18th/February/2016 we will be passing two of their candidates both initiated in their Lodge on the 18th/January/2016.
Our Installation ceremony takes place on 15th October 2015 when Worshipful Brother Paul Colin Bunyan will be Installed into the Chair of King Solomon for the second time.
W.Bro. Paul is a Lewis and will be Installed by his father W.Bro Colin Bunyan, this of course adds a little more spice to the Installation.
We expect the attendance to be quite large so if you would like to share this evening with us please register in the normal manner we will be pleased to see you.


One of the things this global pandemic has pointed out is the imperative of paying attention – of seeing instead of sifting what we don't want to see, and then having the wisdom to know what to do with it. Clearly reading and responding to early intelligence could have been a key to curbing this COVID-19 crisis SMH, but the good news, beloved, is that wisdom – if wanted – can always be found.
James declares in 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."
Proverbs 2:6 says, "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;"
And Proverbs 8:1-8 asks, "With great understanding, Wisdom is calling out as she stands at the crossroads and on every hill. She stands by the city gate where everyone enters the city, and she shouts: "I am calling out to each one of you! Good sense and sound judgment can be yours. Listen, because what I say is worthwhile and right. I always speak the truth and refuse to tell a lie. Every word I speak is honest, not one is misleading or deceptive."
So seek her, cherish her, guard her, and heed her as you navigate this crisis season. For this is your strong charge beloved – and this is your Maximize moment.


The funeral service for Mrs Heather Heymann
will be held on Monday November 4th, 2019
at 11.30am, at St. Cuthberts Chapel,
196 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. Menzies Creek.
A burial will take place in the Emerald Cemetery
following the Service in the Chapel.
Following Heather’s Service, everyone is invited to
celebrate her life further, at the Paradise Valley Hotel, Clematis.
Forever In Our Hearts.


Leestip van de dag – zondag 26 juni 2016
Open To Me the Doors of Repentance
Muziek uit de CD: ‘Rejoice! Hymns to The Virgin Mary’,
ingezongen door het koor St Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary,
Tekst in het engels :
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Open to me the doors of repentance O Lifegiver; for my spirit rises early to pray towards Thy Holy Temple, bearing the temple of my body all defiled. But in Thy Compassion purify me by the loving kindness of Thy Mercy. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Lead me on the paths of Salvation O Mother of God, for I have covered my soul in shameful sins and have wasted my life in lazy acts. But by your intercessions, deliver me from all impurity. Have mercy on me O God according to Thy Great Mercy and according to the multitude of Thy Compassions blot out my transgressions. When I think of the many evil things I have done, wretched I am, I tremble at the fearful day of Judgement, but trusting in Thy loving kindness, like David I cry to Thee. Have mercy on me O God, have mercy on me O God, Have mercy on me O God according to Thy great Mercy.


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Local Ethnic Church Network
The name and vision for the Ethnic Harvest grew out of a network of ethnic churches in the Seattle area who met twice a year for fellowship, strategizing and encouragement.
If you have a heart for cross-cultural ministry, why not organize an Ethnic Harvest-style meeting in your city?
The simple, 3-hour meeting format we followed in Seattle typically included:
- 30-minute presentation of the Ethnic Harvest vision, and an update on recent events and local demographics (often based on statistics from local school districts);
- 20-30 minute presentation by a church which has an effective ethnic outreach which can serve as a model to others;
- 20-30 minutes devoted to a ministry topic, such as a discussion of which seminaries offer courses in foreign languages;
- Several 15-minute interviews with local ethnic pastors. We find it works well to have the event moderator interview each pastor, asking questions about their background, their ministry, and how other city churches can assist them; and
- Plenty of time for networking among participants.
Many positive outcomes came out of the gatherings:
- friendships among pastors and workers from different area churches;
- coordination of resources and programs to serve international students, recent refugees and others;
- research leading to a better understanding of which ethnic groups have settled in our community and their needs;
- a directory of ethnic churches in our area;
- encouraging each other in the work of the Lord.
For more information, read:
Mission and Vision of Ethnic Harvest
Creative Ministry Ideas
Ethnic Harvest site map
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In 1831, Alexis de Toqueville, a French historian and politician, visited the United States. Officially he came to study the American penal system, but his real interest was America herself. After returning to France, he wrote a two volume work entitled Democracy in America. In it he wrote:
“I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers – and it was not there . . . in her fertile fields and boundless forests and it was not there . . . in her democratic Congress and her matchless Constitution – and it was not there. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.”
America is the greatest nation on earth, but for how much longer? The foundations appear to be crumbling. We see the evidence: 60 million unborn babies killed in the womb; homosexuality legitimized; Christianity under attack; God expelled from the public square. The list keeps expanding. Toqueville warned, “If America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great.” God said, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7).
Our nation is at a critical stage. Either we reverse course and the citizenry demand morality in their governments AND themselves so that the greatness of America is preserved, or we continue down the path we are currently on and watch the America we know and love disappear.
The United States will elect a new executive this year. As the Presidency has grown far beyond Constitutional limitations, whoever holds the office has a great influence on public policy. Does it not behoove us to elect a moral leader who can begin to turn the ship of state around? We know that God is in control of His creation. We know that He “. . . removeth kings and setteth up kings . . .” (Daniel 2:21). We also know that for our form of government to work, citizens need to be informed and involved.
The next President will most likely appoint three or four new Supreme Court justices. These new justices need to be strict Constitutionalists who understand the original intent of the framers and will rule accordingly. If activists are appointed to the court, the Constitution will be relegated to the ash heap of history.
Mankind thrives when God blesses his people. Prosperity follows morality, not vice-versa. In Psalm 33:12, we read “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Nature abhors a vacuum. This is true in both the physical and spiritual universe. If we remove God from public life, something will fill the void and the nation will suffer as a result.
We believe in Constitutional government, Biblical values and the God-given right of every citizen to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness as embodied in the Declaration of Independence. We want a President who embraces these same values. We want a man who says what he means and means what he says. We believe that Ted Cruz is such a man. To quote him: “Our nation’s founding document and the supreme law of the land was crafted by our founding fathers to act as chains to bind the mischief of government and to protect the liberties endowed to us by our Creator.”
We know that no man can change America if America does not want to be changed. But a man seeking divine guidance can move mountains. We pray you will carefully and prayerfully consider each candidate. Once you do, we believe you will agree that Ted Cruz will be the best choice for President of the United States of America. You can find his position on various issues at tedcruz.org/issues.
May God restore and bless the USA.
Jim and Judy Stevenson
P.S. John Adams said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”


About Archbishop Riordan
Welcome to Archbishop Riordan High School! Archbishop Riordan High School is a dynamic school community serving boys and girls in the Catholic Marianist tradition. We aspire to offer our students a firm foundation in the Roman Catholic faith and hope to inspire them in the imitation of Christ. Students come from all over the world to receive a Riordan education. Why? With an international boarding program, international day program, and a stellar college-prep education for all, Riordan offers rich opportunities for students to become successful. Students explore a wide spectrum of curricular offerings and have access to award-winning extracurricular programs; everything a young man needs to find and cultivate his talents. Our young Crusaders aren’t simply our students, they are souls with eternal destinies. With our religious focus, we ensure that we offer our students integral spiritual formation opportunities. Riordan students have the chance to partake in a multitude of Advanced Placement and Honors courses in Science, English, Math, History, and Language or get their knuckles greasy and gain a solid conceptual understanding of auto mechanics in our unique Auto Shop. Or, they can take Engineering classes and learn how to code, design objects using a 3D printer, and be part of the maker movement in the Maker Space. We educate in family spirit. We provide a quality education. We educate for service, justice, and peace. We educate for adaptation and change. We are the Archbishop Riordan Crusaders and we hope you’ll take the opportunity to become familiar with our school or come and visit us on Phelan Avenue.


Friday, September 30:
MARCHING UNIT SKATE NIGHT!!! Airline Skate Country
Monday, September 5, 2016:
Race for SGA Begins...
Friday, August 26, 2016:
St. Alphonsus School Goes Online!
Saturday, February 13, 2016:
VIP DANCE COMPETITION 2016 - S.A.S. Dance Team Members enter VIP Dance Competition
Thursday, January 21, 2016:
St. Alphonsus 2016 Mardi Gras Royal Court
St. Alphonsus School is a place where all involved form a FAMILY which ministers together to provide a loving, safe, Christian environment where all feel accepted and respected and where each member of the family is challenged, encouraged, and empowered to develop into a whole person who uses his/her gifts to build up the Kingdom of God.


The Chapel, with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, welcomes everyone for Eucharistic Adoration and silent prayers from Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What are some good reasons for establishing Perpetual Adoration?
To provide an easy, attractive, and practical way of rendering God adoration which is His due as our Creator of giving Him thanks for our redemption of making reparation for our sins and the sins of mankind; of petitioning the good God for the constant help we need.
To show our gratitude to our Lord for remaining among us in our tabernacles, and to make at least some atonement for the many sacrileges, indifferences, and ingratitude which He receives in His Sacrament of Love.
What spiritual benefits and graces can be attributed to the establishment of a parish Perpetual Adoration program?


When we think of the chameleon, we probably think of its ability to change color according to its surroundings. But this lizard has another interesting characteristic. On several occasions I’ve watched a chameleon walk along a pathway and wondered how it ever reached its destination. Reluctantly, the chameleon stretches out one leg, seems to change its mind, attempts again, and then carefully plants a hesitant foot, as if afraid the ground will collapse under it. That was why I couldn’t help laughing when I heard someone say, “Do not be a chameleon church member who says, ‘Let me go to church today; no, let me go next week; no, let me wait for a while!’”
“The house of the Lord” at Jerusalem was King David’s place of worship, and he was far from being a “chameleon” worshiper. Rather, he rejoiced with those who said, “Let us go to the house of the Lord” (Ps. 122:1). The same was true for believers in the early church. “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. . . . Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts” (Acts 2:42, 46).
What a joy it is to join with others in worship and fellowship! Praying and worshiping together, studying the Scriptures together, and caring for one another are essential for our spiritual growth and unity as believers.
Source: Our Daily Bread


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Disclaimer: I cannot take any but the most minor credit for this. Some time ago, I shared the "Book of Frodo" bit with my baby brother. He promptly procrastinated on writing up his sermon (he's an ordained Presbyterian minister), and instead dashed off the following. Being a minister, he naturally has a real feel for the KJV style. I asked for and received his permission to post this; if you post comments, I'll relay them to him. I know you'll enjoy:
The Second Book of Bilbo
1. And it came to pass in the days of Denethor, son of Ecthelion, Steward of Gondor, that the Halfling, Bilbo Baggins of Hobbiton did make unto himself a feast.
2. Saying in his heart, I have accomplished five score and eleven years. Shall I not make for myself a feast and a celebration to gladden my heart?
3. So Bilbo did send unto his acquaintances and unto his kindred, both those who dwelt nearby, and those who were afar off.
4. Even unto every kind of Bagginses, Boffins, Tooks, Brandybucks, Grubbs, Chubbs, Burrowses, Hornblowers, Bolgers, Bracegirdles, Goodbodies, Brockhouses, and Proudfoots did he send.
5. Unto his dwelling place at Bag End did he summon them.
6. So Bilbo did prepare for himself a feast, making for himself all manner of diversions and summoning unto himself one of the wise men of the kingdom, even Gandalf Grayhame.
7. And when the day was come that had been appointed, the feast commenced.
8. Then there came all manner of Halfling. Even from the ends of the Shire did they come and unto Bag End did they go.
9. And there came also Gandalf, bearing with him diverse sorceries and enchantments.
10. Then began the feasting of which Bilbo had spoken, and then did the Halflings make merry with song and dance, yea verily with eating and drinking did they feast, and then did the sorceries which Gandalf wrought bring light to the heavens.
10. Then spoke Bilbo unto the Halflings saying,
11. My heart doth rejoice, and my spirit is gladdened 12. At the coming of the friends of my youth. 13. For two purposes and for three have I summoned thee hence. 14. My soul is made merry at thy presence, and my five score and eleven years are now fulfilled. 15. Furthermore this day marketh the majority of mine nephew, even Frodo Baggins, who this day hath come of age, being fully thirty and three years of age. 16. He is unto me as a son and it pleaseth me to claim him as mine heir. 17. Now must I make an end. 18. So I say unto you, my friends, Fare thee well.
19. When he had spoken these things, Bilbo did vanish
20. And no man knew how he had accomplished this feat
21. Nor whence he had gone.
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Hello partners in prayer,
Thank you for your prayers!
This week has been a time for reflection, as my dear friend Robert Reed passed away in home hospice on Saturday the 24th. He lived 85 years, 3 months, and 15 days. Robert modeled for me what it means to be a man of humility and prayer. A very frugal man, he left the heat off in the winter, and wore clothes until they were threadbare. But he was also a very generous man, and very mission-minded. He partnered with many missionaries over the years, including myself. Not only did he play a huge role in getting me through my Bible-translation training, he also prayed for me daily for the last 2000-some days of his life. Most of all, I will miss praying with him and sharing meals with him. Thank you, Lord, for Robert’s friendship and example. Thank you for receiving him into your arms.
In my last update I requested prayer for my time with Parkview Christian Church in Boise. I am incredibly blessed to have had the chance to share at three Sunday school classes, a youth group, and a men’s coffee meeting! I also got to know the PCC pastors over lunch. By the grace of God, they have invited me back to share during the service on the 16th! Wow, what open arms! Last week went well, and I’m excited to go back.
I also have some opportunities while home. Please pray for me as I prepare to update my home church Mountain Creek this coming Sunday, and as I prepare to preach on August 20th.
Thank you also for praying for my planning skills and my allergy situation. My allergies are once again under control, and it appears I have found a couple of new medications that work well. My planning skills are still improving- please continue to pray for me in that regard.
In the past week I battled some feelings of discouragement as I dealt with spiritual warfare, but, thanks be to God! I have his Word in my heart language. Reading the Scriptures reminded me of God’s love, power, and protection. Please pray for the 160 million people who don’t have even one verse in their heart language, and the hundreds of millions that don’t have access to the Scripture passages they need for impact and transformation.
Please also pray for the family of Robert Reed and the others that knew him, that they would be comforted as they mourn.
How can I be praying for you? Please let me know.
Thanks so much, and God bless,


Heavenly father, please hear mo tonight.
I need your help, you in my life.
Life's pressure sometimes too much to bare.
Worst yet I don't think I even care,
when I wake up to face yet another day.
For more rage, looking to make someone pay.
Heavenly father, please forgive my sins.
I need to change, but don't know where to begin.
Blood of christ washes over me,
Blood of christ strenghts me.
Show me the way, Show me the light.
This is my prayer, this is my life.
God bless my family, but it's you and me.
And watch over this child that you've sent to me.
God bless my father, who's cried many nights,
worried yet another of his sons fells victim of himself.
Tonight when will it end, what's it all for to prove my that,
Life if Hardcore.
Will it be me, how will I die?
Damnation or SALVATION be mine.
Show me the way, show me the light.
Give me the courage to live my life.