Then Moses said, “I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn.”
We are a generation that is plagued with busy work, information and sensory overload. I find the work weeks flying by and before you know it months have passed. My perception of time seems to be speeding up. In all this I find myself sometimes forgetting about Emanuel (God with us).
A couple years ago the Lord gave me a dream where He said to me, “Lest you forget.”
This is an important word for all of us in this age. It’s so easy to get caught up in our daily lives that I fear I’ve missed God in certain aspects and areas of my life in the past. Sometimes in hindsight I can look back and go, “Oh that’s where You were.” But still I wonder how many burning bushes I have just whizzed right by without turning aside to see the One who is more important than anything else in my life.
We are in a new season now where God is touching hearts and giving eyes to see Him in areas where we have not before. There’s been a season of silence for some but this was a teaching season. The silence has not actually been silence at all, but it has been God speaking in ways that we had yet to recognize. It’s not that He wasn’t there, it’s that we didn’t notice. There are doors opening, opportunities arising and placements being shifted. This is all to put us closer in line with heaven’s perspective and teach us to coexist with the realization of Christ in us.
As you go about this next work week and you notice a little flicker out of the corner of your eye, turn aside and look. Gaze upon the One whose eyes are like fire. The One who goes before you, is beside you and has always been with you.
So what do we do? Keep on sinning so God can keep on forgiving? I should hope not! If we’ve left the country where sin is sovereign, how can we still live in our old house there? Or didn’t you realize we packed up and left there for good? That is what happened in baptism. When we went under the water, we left the old country of sin behind; when we came up out of the water, we entered into the new country of grace—a new life in a new land! That’s what baptism into the life of Jesus means. When we are lowered into the water, it is like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the resurrection of Jesus. Each of us is raised into a light-filled world by our Father so that we can see where we’re going in our new grace-sovereign country. Could it be any clearer? Our old way of life was nailed to the cross with Christ, a decisive end to that sin-miserable life—no longer at sin’s every beck and call! What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ’s sin-conquering death, we also get included in his life-saving resurrection. We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end. Never again will death have the last word. When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us. From now on, think of it this way: Sin speaks a dead language that means nothing to you; God speaks your mother tongue, and you hang on every word. You are dead to sin and alive to God. That’s what Jesus did. (Romans 6:1-11 MSG)
Have a grace filled day! It is the Father’s will. :)
A new creation is not just a cleaned up old you, it’s a completely new you. The new me in Christ is a living sacrifice because I am alive, resurrected in Him through the cross, and the old me is dead. A renewed mind is one that is continuously aware of this and lives through the lens of this truth: I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn’t work. So I quit being a “law man” so that I could be God’s man. Christ’s life showed me how, and enabled me to do it. I identified myself completely with him. Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not “mine,” but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I am not going to go back on that. Is it not clear to you that to go back to that old rule-keeping, peer-pleasing religion would be an abandonment of everything personal and free in my relationship with God? I refuse to do that, to repudiate God’s grace. If a living relationship with God could come by rule-keeping, then Christ died unnecessarily. (Galatians 2:19-21 MSG)
Come on Message Bible!
Paul was a man of great revelation and his central message was simple: It’s all about the grace we have been given through the cross. You were crucified with Christ and that is our salvation and unity with God, not our performance or futile attempts to earn it.
Christianity (being a believer and disciple of Christ) is entirely about grace. Grace means He is already pleased with you. Extend the grace of Christ in you today and love others in the same way that He loves you.
Jesus was a revolutionary and He now lives in you.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. -John 13:34


‘ARUNDEL AT CHRISTMAS’
‘Light Up the Town’ – Tree Lighting, Carols and Festive Entertainment – Friday 2 December
Festive Saturday and Christmas Market – 3 December
Festive Saturday – 10 December
Festive Saturday and Arundel Farmers Market – 17 December
HELP US PROVIDE FOR THOSE IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS
As part of the town’s Christmas celebrations, Arundel Town Council have heard there will be an appearance with a difference from a very special Festive visitor during December!
Arundel Town Council, working with Arundel at Christmas and Arundel Church of England Primary School, invite you to participate in the “Reverse Father Christmas” appeal.
Father Christmas will be visiting the kind people of Arundel to collect unwrapped donations of food, gifts and toys that will then be distributed to those in need. Bring your donations to Father Christmas in the High Street on December 2nd (4-7:30pm), 10th (12-4pm) and 17th (3-7pm) or find him in Tarrant Street on 3rd December (3-6pm).


Holding on to God's Promises
|Elvie (left) at her final vow ceremony in 2015.|
by Elvie fcJ
It is my experience that my vocation story is unique. Why? Because God works in mysterious ways; He facilitated my life’s journey in amazing ways.
This is the story:
When I was still discerning to become a religious sister, I was working in a telephone company in Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines. It was very difficult for me to make the decision to leave my family behind because of their financial needs. Before I could consider leaving, I decided to take out loans in order to send the money home to my parents so that they could build a home before I would join religious life. I didn’t want to leave them until they had a good and strong house. Therefore, it took a bit longer for me to resign from my work because I had to pay towards this debt for 2 years.
For 2 years, I had to cut down my expenses: no new clothes, no new shoes, no new bags, no extra food and no outings with my friends. Imagine: my shoes were broken, and I had to clean my feet before I’d go to Mass so that at least when I knelt down, people behind me could see my clean feet rather than my broken shoes. When I’d go shopping, I’d look at the things that I needed, like bags, and just pass them by. I needed the bag for my Bible, notebook, and other household things.
But God knew what I really needed. One day, somebody phoned me, a long lost friend. I really don’t know where she got my number. She just asked me right away for the size of my feet because she was closing her boutique. Straight away, my tears fell. When the items arrived the following day, there were many things, the things that I needed: clothes, shoes and a bag which was really perfect for my Bible and other items.
One day, my mom phoned me and asked permission to sell the cow and to finish paying for the house. The cow was pregnant and I felt sad that she would have to sell it. I asked her for the reason. She said she needed more money for the house to be painted. I told her that I thought there was no need to sell. A week later, she won a lottery that was enough to finish the house. God provides.
Within those two years, I needed to go to Manila for my discernment retreat and for my one month stay with the FCJ sisters. From Davao to Manila, I needed to have P 10,000.00 for a round trip plane ticket plus my allowance. How and where could I find money for these? And how could I get one month of leave from my office? But God again was so generous to me. From my little business, I got enough money to purchase my tickets to Manila and I managed to get a doctor’s certificate for my one month absence from the office stating that I needed to rest for a month. Everything was facilitated by God who really knows the desire of my heart.
While I was staying with the FCJ sisters for a month, Sr. Veronica fcJ asked me to work with women in Bagong Silangan, where we have a Learning and Community Development Center serving a poor community near a dumpsite. The smell of the place and the traffic between home and the convent was killing my energy. It came to my mind, why should I be forcing myself to join religious life, when in fact in my office I would be sitting in an air conditioned room? But the joy that I experienced working with the poor people cannot compare to the pay from anyone.
I believe that the reason why God facilitated my journey so amazingly is that He called me to this life, to be part of the Faithful Companions of Jesus. And now, He blesses me with much: my ministry, my community and He has even given me more family. As God said, Mat 19:29: “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.” I will hold to these promises. Thank you, Lord!
|Elvie (right) at the Thanksgiving Prayer before her final vow ceremony.|
The Tagalog translation is available here.


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4 Ways to Stay Strong in Your Faith
by Kelli Mahoney
Sometimes you doubt your faith. Sometimes just finding five minutes for God seems like just another chore. God knows that sometimes Christians struggle in their faith. Sometimes devotions do not really seem like devotion, but work. Sometimes Christians wonder if God is even there. Here are some ways to keep your faith strong even when you feel a bit weak.
1. Remember that God is always there. Even in the direst times, when you just don't feel God's presence, you need to remember that God is always there. He does not forget you. True faith is developed even when you don't feel God.
2. Do a Daily Devotional. Developing long-term habits is important to maintaining your faith. A daily devotional will keep you in the Word and enhance your prayer life. It will also keep you closer to God.
3. Get Involved. Many people become apathetic over time, because they do not feel connected to a church body. Some churches do not offer ways to connect. Yet, there are a lot of activities on campuses and in the community. You can even look into other ministries. The more connected you are to the body of Christ the more likely you will maintain your faith.
4. Talk to Someone. If you feel separated from God or you find yourself backsliding, talk to someone. Try your youth pastor, your pastor or even your parents. Talk through your issues and pray with them about your struggles. They can offer suggestions because they have worked through their own struggles.


Those nine. You know, the lepers in Luke’s Gospel who didn’t seem to come back to give thanks to Jesus, after he cured them… or was it the fact-of-faith that rid them of the ravages of sin we all, sooner or later, succumb to? Perhaps Jesus, in his own unique way, simply reminded them of the Source of true healing. It would seem, at first glance, that only one, a foreigner at that, returned immediately to profess gratitude for wellness, the return of wholeness. What if – just what if – after visiting the priests, as told, what if they were afraid? Fearing that if they returned to Jesus, to offer thanks, that he might change his mind, tell them, “Sorry kids, the deals off.” Think about it; as humans we really struggle trusting that facts truly are facts; so much changes all the time. Or possibly, they simply forgot, as in great excitement we human beings are often bound to do. By the time they thought about it Jesus had moved along to other lands, busy attending those in need there.
So maybe we could be a little more understanding and forgiving of those nine. For, honestly now, how many times have we as “faithful followers” of the Christ read the parables, the sermon on the mount, the words and gifts of God’s glorious grace, all written and given for every one of us, and forgotten to pause (for only a mere moment) and say, “Thank you.”? Are we any less guilty, clean, whole or healed? Give thanks continually the Bible advises. Perhaps that is precisely what the story illuminates. A reminder that, no matter what, no matter who, God loves to be remembered; and quite possibly it may just be in the simple act of remembering that we all find salvation, like the thief on the cross at Jesus side whose only request was that he be remembered. If memory serves, I believe that Jesus promised him, “paradise today”.
Let’s take at least one learning from this story of Jesus showing compassion. Let’s pray for the remembrance of giving thanks to God for the beautiful blessings of healing and wholeness and forgiveness, given in all of it’s amazing ways and forms. Remembering, as often as we can, to be thankful… for life. Amen.


“We hired Zach to lead and develop our Saturday night alternative worship service. We gave Zach quite a challenge because we haven’t been exactly clear what we want. Zach is able to speak the truth in love and has a leadership style where brainstorming and new ideas come easily. Based on his world of experience he has asked excellent questions and is helping it evolve into an expression of Christian faith that is making a real difference in people’s lives. He has done this by developing the musical talent of the rest of the band, through musical selections which support the theme and have a grace filled theology as well as beauty. Zach brings not only expertise and theological depth to our alternative worship service, but also a gentle, cooperative personality. His leadership has been very well received at St. Stephen’s. In the challenging areas of changing worship I know of know of no one more prepared or able to help a congregation than Zach.”
John Snider, Senior Pastor
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, West St. Paul, Minnesota
“Our church hired Zachary to help us to design a community wide youth worship event on a Saturday evening in September. The event was well-received and allowed us to try some new things that we had been considering for a while.
Zachary did an amazing job helping us implement this event. He showed us several different ways to enhance the message from the Pastor, including using little mirrors and writing on windows. He is very easy to work with, and has great ideas on including different types of songs and interactive elements.
Zachary was a tremendous help to our church and we are still using some of the ideas that he gave us. He also has been able to answer questions that arose from these new changes and has been very responsive.
I highly recommend Zachary as a consultant to any church who is looking to make changes to their worship services. He is great to work with and has an incredible amount of ideas to help any church. He is a very talented musician and truly has a gift for worship and music design. Every interaction with him has been positive and he helped us immensely with our worship service.”
Sara E. Sadler, Worship & Music Chairwoman
Geneva Presbyterian Church, Potomac, Maryland
“Zach has years, decades, of experience consulting and collaborating with worship leaders, pastors, and church musicians of all stripes to help them create meaningful worship. Zach has an uncanny ability to get to the heart of things, to see beyond surface appearances, and then recommend common-sense (not pie-in-the-sky) solutions based on congregational realities.
He is among the rarest of rare church musicians. He is equally at home accompanying liturgical, hymn-based worship in front of a 5-manual pipe organ as he is leading creative, “contemporary” worship fronting a worship band. He approaches his worship music ministry as ministry first, pairing his knowledge of theology with his heart for worship and the gathered community.
As if these qualities aren’t enough to recommend Zach, he is, above all, a caring, generous soul who is fun-loving, easy to work with, professional and personable, and a committed servant.”
Linda Parriott, Former Developer, Worship Resources
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Zach the last four years in a summer workcamp setting. I’m very particular with the kind of person I want leading worship with 400+ high school students. Leading worship music at a workcamp takes vast adaptability and patience; Zach excels at both.
Musically, there is no question on Zach’s talent, but what is more impressive to me is his character. I have countlessly watched him take students who don’t believe in their gifts and make them soar. Zach has the fervor of a successful corporate executive, the creativity of a virtuoso, combined with the heart of a caring pastor. He is capable of taking you from any place in your worship journey and guiding you on the next best steps to take, seeing that vision to completion. He is the only worship leader I want in my camps and He should be the only person you ask to help you step into God’s dream for your worship ministry.”
Mike Lamson, Student Ministries Pastor, Worship Leader, and Workcamp MC
Calvary Reformed Church, Holland, MI
“Having served as a ‘settled’ pastor for 19 years and an interim pastor for 20, I have had the privilege of working with many gifted worship/music leaders. None has been more a joy to work with than Zach.
He brings a collaborative spirit to the creative process, possessing an appreciation for the rich tradition of Christian hymnody; he is equally familiar with the current trending of contemporary Christian music. Theologically astute and musically accomplished, Zach is well-aware of the resources available to worship planners and works to encourage congregations to discover and amplify their collective voice of praise.
This he does with humor, grace, energy, and dedication.”
Jim Nelson, Pastor
ELCA Minneapolis Synod


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The Mayor of Eastbourne is encouraging residents to join him at St Saviours Church in South Street to share in an ‘uplifting’ angel festival that will bring seasonal cheer into the lives of local people ‘at a time of greatest need’.
Eastbourne’s church communities are the leading ‘Inspiring Angels Eastbourne’ with support from The Mayor and Your Eastbourne Bid. The angels will be visible all over the town, with angel trails, angel themed events and free family Christmas activities.
The Mayor, Councillor Pat Rodohan, said: “Our Christmas concert is always a special occasion and this year it will be even more uplifting for people who join us at St Saviour’s Church.
“We are living through such difficult times, with many families finding it hard to make ends meet, but inspiring angels is all about giving people access to affordable and free things to do at a time of greatest need.”
The Mayoral charities for 2022/2023 are Eastbourne Mencap and Eastbourne Foodbank.
Father Danny Pegg, Associate Vicar for Mission and Discipleship, said: “Inspiring Angels Eastbourne is going to let everyone know what is going on this December and connect people to fun, free and affordable activities. The message of the angels is one of hope and good news and I think we could all use a bit of that now.”
Tickets for the St Saviour’s Church carol concert on December 10 can be booked at www.eventbrite.co.uk
The concert begins at 4pm.
Stephen Holt, CEO of Your Eastbourne Bid, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Inspiring Angels initiative in Eastbourne this year. We have been involved in Christmas activities across the town since 2019 and are looking forward to once again bringing some much-needed festive cheer to the town. I encourage all business to sign up and display an angel in their window.”
November 28, 2022


I went to work yesterday building Brooklyn’s swing set in the backyard and boy were my arms tired. I tackled the project in the morning knowing that it was going to take me sometime to assemble it all.
I began by reading the instructions and studying them step by step and trying to analyze the pictures. After feeling pretty confident I started building and building and building. I had to keep stopping the building project in order to disassemble certain parts because I had done it all wrong. I found myself trying to follow the instructions but falling short of being able to perfectly build it all in the first try. After several attempts of building it, and the swing set nearly killing me , I was finished three and a half hours later.
God has given us this amazing book called the “Bible” and the Bible is our instructions for our life here on earth. Sometimes when we try to follow it for Godly living we can find our selves stumbling along the journey. There might have even been times when you had a few set backs and had to go through something all over again just to get it right.
In our journey with God, no matter how close to God we are, we will experience set backs, failures, and short comings, but it’s His loving Grace that carries us through those times. The Bible says that “The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again”. No matter what difficulties or set backs you have experienced in this journey, just remember one thing, get back up and keep going!
Proverbs 24:16 (NLT) The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again
keep it burning…


Tuesday, June 28, 2011
- Name: Jonathan Morrow
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Jonathan Morrow is the founder of Think Christianly (www.thinkChristianly.org). He is the author of Welcome to College: A Christ-follower's Guide for the Journey, Think Christianly: Looking at the Intersection of Faith and Culture, and Is God Just a Human Invention? And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by the New Atheists (with Sean McDowell), and contributed the chapter "Introducing Spiritual Formation" to Foundations of Spiritual Formation: A Community Approach to Becoming Like Christ. Jonathan also contributed several articles to the Apologetics Study Bible for Students. He graduated with an M.Div. and an M.A. in philosophy of religion and ethics from Talbot School of Theology and is currently the equipping pastor at Fellowship Bible Church. His books have been featured on shows like Family Life Today, Stand to Reason, Breakpoint, Frank Pastore, The Janet Mefferd Show, and Apologetics 315. **This is a personal blog. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not necessarily those of my employer.**
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We all want our children to turn out well. Nothing thrills us more than seeing them go through school, marry well, excel in their career, and fulfill God’s purpose on their lives. Raising children who love, respect, serve, marry well, and contribute to society is not easy. Here are five principles Melanie and I followed for […]
As I go into restaurants and malls, I see parents struggling to maintain control of children. They beg, bribe, and get angry. The “little one” seems to come out victorious. Sympathetic onlookers are tortured as they put themselves in the identical position. What are the secrets that make it seem EASY?
Leadership is all about momentum and focus. Leading people out of a comfort zone and into a conquest zone takes skill and experience. Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem to a defeated and discouraged population. In just days, he turned the same people into conquerors who said, “Let us rise up and build.” How did he […]
Your attitudes are determining your altitude. This phrase tells you if you are headed for the “jet stream” or a “slow crash.” How do you adjust your attitude? The “Beatitudes” are 8 HEAVENLY ATTITUDES and it is time to “think heavenly.” The Sermon on the Mount is the greatest sermon in history. Spoken in Matthew […]
The most popular talent show currently is “The Voice.” While I enjoy watching it, I often think of how so many people would love to hear “God’s Voice.” As you begin this blog, take a moment and listen to a recent release called “Your Voice” by my son, Jonathan Stockstill… CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO “YOUR […]
God despises pride. He is all-powerful yet humble enough to wash the feet of His disciples. He knows that pride was Satan’s downfall. When I review the history of God’s generals and kings, I come to one grand conclusion: “STAY LOW.” I read once of two mountain goats seen on a high mountain. They […]


With deepest sympathy, the Brothers of Theta Alpha Chapter regret to share that our Chapter Brother, Warren G. Lee Jr., who served as the 38th Grand Basileus of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, entered Omega Chapter, Monday, July 18, 2022.
Bro. Lee remained an active, financial member of Theta Alpha Chapter including participating during our recent chapter retreat on July 9, 2022.
Bro. Lee was elected the Fraternity’s International President during the 74th Grand Conclave in Little Rock, Arkansas in July 2006. He served two terms as our Fraternity’s elected leader. Prior to being elected Grand Basileus, Dr. Lee labored as the First Vice Grand Basileus and had also previously served as the Grand Keeper of Finance.
As Grand Basileus, Bro. Lee emphasized leadership through the mantra, “Making A Difference In The Lives Of Black People”. During Dr. Lee’s tenure, Omega men across the world mentored young men, organized, and executed countless social action programs, and donated millions to worthy causes.
Brother Lee was initiated into the Fraternity through the Eta Theta Chapter in 1971 at the University of Texas in Austin. As an undergraduate, Brother Lee served as the 23rd Second Vice Grand Basileus. Brother Lee was married to the former Loraine Green. His son, Warren Lee, III as well as his grandson Kristopher Gulley are also members of the Fraternity.
Brother Lee had worked as a financial management consultant in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area, serving as the principal in the firm Warren Lee & Associates. The firm specialized in working with small to medium-sized companies and organizations in areas of organizational design, profit planning, and taxation administrative logistics.
He also specialized in working with churches and other religious organizations in ministry and administrative development. Lee served as a member of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of the Irving, Texas branch of the N.A.A.C.P, Metro Crest Chamber of Commerce, and the Dallas Community College District Accounting Advisory Committee.
Lee was a decades-long member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church where he served as chair of the Ministry’s Leaders Roundtable. He also worked as chairman of the Trustee Board, a Sunday School teacher, and as Evangelical Choir president.
The Brothers of Theta Alpha Chapter offers our condolences to the family and our Brothers during this time. We are all deeply hurt by this loss; yet, find comfort in the collective Brotherhood and Friendship of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.


Letters From Mother Teresa DVD|
On September 10, 1946, Mother Teresa, a nun in the Catholic order, was riding on a train when she received what she took as a message from God telling her to assist the poorest of the poor, and to live among them. Committing to this new purpose brought her initially in conflict with the Catholic Church and the Government of India. Undaunted by the obstacles and challenges of her new calling, she rose to become viewed by many as the greatest humanitarian of modern time. THE LETTERS tells the story of how this tiny figure of a woman changed hearts, lives and inspired millions. Though she herself grew to feel isolation from and abandonment by God, she said she saw God in every human being. Her story is told from the point of view of a Vatican priest charged with the task of investigating acts and events following her death. A Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, she is currently under consideration by the Catholic Church for sainthood. Click Images to Enlargefrom£4.90 | RRP:
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Juliet Stevenson stars as Mother Teresa in this biographical drama based on the letters written between her and her friend and spiritual advisor Father Celeste van Exem (Max von Sydow). Perceived by the world as one of the greatest humanitarians of modern times, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to taking care of the poorest of the poor. Behind her saintly exterior however, she struggled with the solitude and loneliness that came with her chosen path and confided as such in Father Celeste. The cast also includes Rutger Hauer, Priya Darhini and Kranti Redkar.
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When speaking about Easter, some Christians feel that it celebrates the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A number of them also feel that Easter is usually a Christian Competition. Easter, they are saying, is definitely the Jewish Passover sown by the kids of Israel while in the land of Egypt. Christians also believe that through the celebration of Easter the real cross of Jesus was elevated over their head. This, they say, was symbolized by two stones rolled up into an rectangular condition, which had been afterwards given to His followers.
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In the course of the twenty-initial century, there was an Easter without having a "tree of everyday living". Instead, youngsters would climb a tree to obtain an Easter egg. The eggs ended up decorated with bouquets plus they got to the children as a token of affection and hope that they'll grow up to generally be spiritual Christians. This tree of existence was changed by having an Easter Egg throughout the efforts and perseverance of St. Valentine. People today even now elevate candles through the Easter services and they light them right until late inside the night.
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St Stephen's Bellevue Hill
We are a Bible-believing Anglican church in Bellevue Hill, in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
'We do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.'
2 Corinthians 4:5
9.30 am and 5.00 pm
At the 9:30 am service there is a children's group that runs during school term time.
Holy Communion is generally held on the third and fifth Sundays of the month (morning service), and on the fourth Sunday of the month (evening service).


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Good Morning St. Patrick Alumni Family and Friends, Last week Rev. Thomas Saunders, MM passed away. Father Tom served our Spanish speaking community up until our church closed in 2010. Father Toms service records speaks for its self. He was Ordained June 12, 1965 and has 50 plus years of Priestly Ministry. He did outreach and parish work, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Pastor/Government housing project parish, Mexico City. Recruiting vocations, Denver, Colorado. Assistant Regional Superior, Maryknoll Regional Council; Regional Superior, Mexico. Charismatic Movement/Marriage Encounter, Mexico. Served in several parishes in Vera Cruz.
There will be a Mass for Father Tom on Monday July 22nd 2019 at 11am, at the Maryknoll Chapel, 55 Ryder Road, Ossining, NY 10562. It is about 2 hours from Albany. There are a few of us going down and all of St. Patrick Alumni Family and Friends are invited to attend. If anyone should need a ride please reach out to us and we will be coordinating car pooling.
Rev, David J Jones, M.M.
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Named for BCM’s guiding scriptures, the following clubs are one way BCM honors individuals, families, businesses and family foundations who have made a special commitment to preventing hunger and homelessness in metro Atlanta. Membership is based on cumulative annual giving and is automatically calculated unless otherwise requested.
The Samaritan Society
The Samaritan Society honors those neighbors who have cared for strangers by donating $5,000 or more in the calendar year. “…‘Which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?’ Jesus asked. The man replied, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Then Jesus said, ‘Yes, now go and do the same.’” Luke 10:25-37
The 25:35 Circle
The 25:35 Circle honors those who have cared for “the least of these” by donating $2,535 or more during the calendar year. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink … Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:35-40
The 15:11 Circle
The 15:11 Circle honors those who have been “openhanded to the poor and needy” by donating $1,511 or more in the calendar year. “There will always be poor people in the land…be openhanded to the poor and needy.” Deut. 15:11
Our Leadership Giving Societies allow BCM to serve the working poor. These societies were established to honor those who donate at certain levels.
We would love for you to join one of our societies. For more information, email Cristi Wells, Chief Development Officer, or call 404-239-0058, ext. 114.