Would you like to use your gifts and experiences in Track & Field or Running to serve God and mentor others? Email Coach McGriff about joining us as a coach!
Becky McGriff - Head Track Coach/Technique Coach - Sprints, Javelin, and Multi-events
Coach McGriff began running youth track in Pittsburgh at the age of eight and went on to compete in sprints, jumps, and relays at Anderson University. She is a USA Track & Field Level 1 Certified Coach and a certified Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Event-specific strength and power development is her area of expertise. In Body in Training's first 5 seasons, McGriff has coached 21 Junior Olympic National Qualifiers in the javelin and 19 Junior Olympic National Qualifiers in multi-events. In her spare time Coach McGriff enjoys watching track and Major League Baseball and spending time with her husband and two sons. They live in Noblesville and attend Genesis Church. Bringing glory to God motivates her to strive for excellence, and she is passionate about teaching kids how God and His Word relate to athletics.
Bob Bragg - Technique Coach - Cross Country
Coach Bragg attended Eastbrook High School where he was a standout track and cross country athlete with personal records of 1:56 for 800m, 4:21 for 1600m, 9:29 for 3200m, and 15:29 for 5k cross country. He was the AAU national champion in the 15-16 age group for 1500m. He went on to run for Taylor University where he was the National Christian College Champion in the steeplechase, as well as a three-time cross country all-American. Since college, he has completed an Ironman Triathlon and still competes in road races and triathlons. In the last 5 seasons under Coach Bragg, Body in Training has had over 135 Junior Olympic XC National Qualifiers, 2 Junior Olympic All-Americans, and 2 CCCNYC National Champions. Coach Bragg is a juvenile probation officer and lives in Noblesville with his wife and two sons. He attends White River Christian Church and finds that he often feels closest to God when he is training.
Paul McGriff - Training Group Coach
Though track and cross country are among the many sports Coach Paul participated in growing up, he only returned to running again in the last ten years. Having completed five marathons and over 30 half marathons, he most enjoys adventurous races on trails, over sand dunes, and through scenic neighborhoods. His most memorable race has been the 2011 New York City Marathon. Coach Paul often feels closest to God when he is enjoying the gift of running, and he believes God has used running to develop character and perseverance in his life. Coach Paul is a probation officer and, in addition to running, enjoys photography, watching sports, reading, and spending time with his wife and two sons. They live in Noblesville and attend Genesis Church.
Sara Siefert - Technique Coach - Long Jump & Triple Jump
Coach Siefert competed in track and cross country in high school and for Taylor University where she specialized in high jump, triple jump, and long jump, as well as the heptathlon. While at Taylor, she was named the National Christian College Athletic Association Christian Leadership Athlete of the Year. As a runner, she competed in the national cross country championships and has completed a marathon. Before coming to Body in Training, Coach Siefert coached for 6 years at Wheaton College where she coached a national heptathlon champion and was on staff with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In her first 5 seasons with BIT, Siefert has coached 44 Junior Olympic National Qualifiers in long jump, high jump, triple jump, and multi-events, including a JO All-American and a 5-time Youth National Champions. Coach Siefert considers it a privilege to have used her talents to glorify and represent Christ, and she has found Him to be her strength, courage, and comfort. She lives in Noblesville with her husband and 4 daughters, and they attend Harvest Bible Chapel.
Morgan Cooper - Technique Coach - Pole Vault
Coach Cooper began her track career in junior high and has been involved with the sport ever since. Starting out as an 800m runner, she began pole vaulting in high school, and then started javelin and the heptathlon in college. She has held school records in two events, been a regional qualifier in pole vault three times (high school,) and earned All-Conference honors in college. She has also coached on both the high school and college levels. Her goal as a coach is to use her talents to glorify God and to mentor her athletes to do the same. From track she has learned the value and satisfaction of hard work and now applies this lesson as a wife, mother, and devout Christian. In her spare time she enjoys working out, reading, cooking, crafting, traveling, riding roller coasters, competing in races/triathlons, and spending time with family. She lives in Noblesville with her husband and 2 kids, and they attend Genesis Church.
Willie Little - Technique Coach - Shot Put, Discus, and Hammer
Coach Little was the captain of the track team at the University of Indianapolis where he was the 2009 conference Field Athlete of the Year and a three-time NCAA All American in the hammer & weight throws. He has also coached throwing events at the high school and junior high levels. Coach Little credits his faith in God with helping him stay grounded as an athlete and helping him to understand his true blessings. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two kids, and they attend Castleton Methodist Church.
Sam Elmore - Technique Coach - Shot Put & Discus
Coach Elmore competed in track in high school, setting the school record and qualifying for the state meet in discus. He went on to compete for the University of Indianapolis where he was a 2-time national qualifier in the indoor weight throw. He has also coached at the high school level. His relationship with God has helped him to stay positive as an athlete and to be a fun and encouraging teammate. Coach Elmore works for the Indiana Pacers and in his spare time he enjoys traveling and being outside. He and his wife live in Fishers.
Andy Foster - Technique Coach - Distance & Steeplechase
Coach Foster ran track and cross country for Carmel High School, placing 3rd in the 1984 state cross country meet and 4th in the 3200 in the 1985 state track meet. He went on to be a scholarship athlete at the University of South Carolina where he holds the school record in the steeplechase. He has also coached distance runners at the high school level and is a USATF Certified Developmental Coach. Coach Foster credits his running success to God who gave him the talent to perform, and through running, he has learned the rewards of hard work,as well as how to handle both success and defeat. He and his wife live in Noblesville with their 3 children, and they attend White River Christian Church.
Chad Lesnet - Technique Coach - Hurdles
Coach Chad ran cross country and track for Addison High School in Addison, Michigan. Specializing in sprints and middle distance, he placed in the 800m at the state meet. He went on to run track at Purdue where he competed in sprints, hurdles, and jumps. God used his high school track coach, who was also a pastor, to significantly impact his life for Christ. Coach Chad is a certified USATF Developmental Coach and a business consultant who enjoys strength training and golf. He lives in Westfield with his wife and 3 sons, and they attend Genesis Church.
Steve Kaufman - Training Group Coach
Coach Kaufman just began running a few years ago, but has already completed many road races, triathlons, and Spartan races, earning a Spartan Trifecta in 2013 and competing in the Spartan World Championships. Through running, his relationship with God has become stronger, as he spends time in prayer and thinking about Sunday sermons while he trains. In his spare time, Coach Kaufman enjoys mountain biking and flying his drone. He lives in Cicero with his wife and two daughters, and they attend Hazel Dell Christian Church.
Gina Miller - Training Group Coach
Coach Gina ran track and cross country in high school and went on to compete for Anderson University, specializing in middle distance events. Running has always been a quiet prayerful time for her, and she finds that her relationship with God has greatly impacted her attitude toward competitors. Coach Gina lives in Noblesville with her husband and 3 children, and they attend White River Christian Church.
Leslie Clark - Technique Coach - Javelin
Coach Clark ran track and cross country for Noblesville High School, earning all-state honors in the 4x800m relay. She then went on to compete for Anderson University where she was the cross country conference MVP. As an athlete, she learned much about the character of Christ and how He handled trials, as injuries kept her from continuing to compete. Despite losing something she loved to do, she is thankful that she still has her first love - her relationship with Christ. Coach Clark is married and homeschools her 4 children, and also works as a pediatric nurse. They live in Noblesville and attend Castleview Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoys reading, planning vacations, and watching sports.
Jack Mennen - Technique Coach
Coach Mennen is a former Body in Training decathlete and 5-time Junior Olympic National Qualifier. He is now a scholarship athlete at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Paul Mumaw - Training Group Coach
Coach Mumaw ran track and cross country in middle school and has been running ever since! He competes in local road races and finds that running is one of his best ways to connect with God. Early in the morning or at night, he enjoys being outside, unplugged from media. Coach Mumaw is a pastor at Genesis Church and lives in Noblesville with his wife and 3 kids.
Jamie Shinneman - Training Group Coach
Coach Shinneman ran track and played soccer for Noblesville High School, and he now enjoys running with his sons. Through running he has learned to lean on God for strength and to give God glory no matter the outcome. He is thankful for the opportunity to run for those who can't and to use his abilities for God's purposes. Coach Shinneman is a civil engineer, and in his spare time he enjoys playing guitar and harmonica. He lives in Noblesville with his wife and 2 sons, and they attend Northview Church.
Kris Lingenfelter - Training Group Coach
Coach Lingenfelter ran track and cross country in high school and competed in the Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championships her junior year. She also coached track and cross country for Sheridan Schools in 2002 and 2003. From running she has learned to never give up: "There are good running days and bad ones, as there are good and bad days in life, but you just keep putting one foot in front of the other." Coach Lingenfelter works at Bethel Lutheran Church as their Preschool and Sunday School Director, and in her spare time she enjoys hiking, running, and biking with her two kids. They live in Noblesville.
Brad Wolfe - Training Group Coach
Coach Wolfe ran cross country and track in high school, specializing in distance events. His relationship with Christ has impacted how he views his teammates and competitors, and through his participation in running, he has learned the value of hard work. Coach Wolfe works for a software company and lives in Noblesville with his wife and 3 kids. They attend church at Creekside Ministries.
Jamie Vincent - Training Group Coach
Coach Vincent began running cross country and track in middle school and has been running ever since! Through running, God has taught her about perseverance, devotion, and faith. She works for a marketing software company and in her spare time enjoys running, reading, traveling, and concerts. She lives in Westfield and attends Mercy Road Church.
Melissa Perry - Technique Coach - Shot Put
Coach Perry participated in track in high school, specializing in sprints and shot put. She continues to enjoy running and working out while listening to worship music, and she finds it a great time to pray, reflect, and worship God. Coach Perry lives in Kirklin with her husband and two daughters, and they attend Cicero Christian Church. In her spare time she enjoys playing games with her family.
Bruce Barnes - Training Group Coach
Coach Barnes is a dedicated runner and father of 3. He works for the Noblesville Police Department and enjoys spending time with his wife and family.
Joe LaCombe - Training Group Coach
Coach LaCombe ran cross country in high school and recently returned to running, completing his first marathon in 2014. He finds running to be a great time for reflection, contemplation, and prayer, and he has found that his relationship with Christ has helped him to be patient and humble and to embrace hard work. Coach LaCombe is a software/web developer, and in his spare time he enjoys writing and helping with marriage and family ministries at church. He and his wife have one son, and they live in Fishers and attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Chruch.
Noah Kochanowski - Training Group Coach
Noah is a former Body in Training athlete who competed in cross country and the decathlon. Through running God has taught him trust and to enjoy the beauty of something even without being able to see the whole picture. In his spare time Noah enjoys running, music, photography, and painting. He lives in Noblesville with his parents and 4 brothers.
Eric Cunningham - Training Group Coach
Coach Cunningham was a runner for Noblesville High School, and he continues to enjoy recreational running. He is a police officer and enjoys home improvement projects. He lives in Noblesville with his wife and 4 daughters, and they attend White River Christian Church.
Dusty Teachnor - Training Group Coach
Coach Teachnor was a sprinter in middle school and high school, but went on to compete on the bowling team at Ball State. As a coach, he recognizes his unique position to have an impact on lives and looks forward to instilling and mentoring Godly values and attitudes. He and his wife live in Noblesville with their 2 daughters, and they attend White River Christian Church. In his spare time, Coach Teachnor enjoys mission trips, jail ministry, golf, graphic design, tennis, and bowling.
Monica Kaufman - Training Group Coach
Coach Monica began walking and then running in 2012 as a way of staying in shape and setting a healthy example for her family. It quickly became a favorite hobby, and she devoted more and more time to training, completing her first half marathon that same year. Through running she has learned a lot about the parallels between running and her walk with God and how they both require perseverance and faith. In her spare time she also enjoys cycling, photography, and reading. She lives with her husband and 2 daughters in Cicero, and they attend Hazel Dell Christian Church.
Brett Graffis - Training Group Coach
Coach Graffis ran cross country in middle and high school and has begun running again in the last few years. He sees running as a way to take care of his body and keep fit enough to keep up with his kids! Through running he has learned about approaching his faith with the same determination a race requires, and he enjoys the personal reflection and prayer time running allows. In his free time Coach Graffis enjoys art, woodworking, and tinkering with mechanical things. He lives in Fishers with his wife and 4 kids, and they attend White River Christian Church.
Molly Applegate - Training Group Coach
Coach Applegate was a swimmer in High School. As a coach and parent she enjoys seeing kids learn that sports are about hard work, discipline, health, sportsmanship, friendship, and gratefulness, not just winning. She lives with her husband and 3 kids in Noblesville, and they attend iTown Church.
Marcie Fenske - Training Group Coach
Coach Fenske is a mother of 4 who enjoys playing piano, cooking, and refinishing furniture. Her relationship with God helps her keep her exercise goals in perspective with her eternal goals, and she finds that being in shape strengthens her to serve others. She lives in Fishers and attends a house church in Lapel with her family.
Peyton Ali - Training Group Coach
Coach Peyton is a former Noblesville High School and Body in Training athlete who competed in cross country and track, specializing in the steeplechase. She now competes for McKendree University where she is studying exercise science.
Savannah Congrove - Training Group Coach
Coach Savannah began running with Body in Training in 6th grade and has gone on to compete in both cross country and track for Noblesville High School, specializing in distance events. In addition to running, she also plays basketball and enjoys spending time outdoors. As a coach she is looking forward to showing God's love to the girls in her group. She lives in Noblesville with her parents and sisters, and they attend Grace Church.


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From a small mission outreach in the opening years of the 20th Century, St. Frederic’s has grown to become a vital part of the St. Helens community. Business men, community servants, school administrators and teachers, mill workers, farmers and even government leaders have all been part of our history. The turn of the Century saw three distinct communities – St. Helens, Houlton, and Milton. Today we are one growing community of both long standing families and new. We represent a diverse ethnic community of all different heritage and cultures.
Prior to 1908, the faith needs of both Rainier and St. Helens were provided services by pioneer missionaries who responded to sick calls and made periodic visits. Mass was celebrated once a month by Reverend H.J. McDevitt. He was succeeded by Reverend Henry Bruenagel who built churches in both Rainier and St. Helens.
The original church was known as St. Mary’s Hall and erected in 1911 for $1,437.00. Known as a mission church, during the years of WWI, St. Mary’s saw priestly vacancy every three years still filled from the Cathedral in Portland and also by Rev. Dr. Urban Fisher O.S.B of Scappoose. In 1916 Archbishop Christie appointed Rev. William Hampson pastor of both Rainier and St. Helens. The Catholic population declined in Rainier and the parish headquarters moved to St. Helens where the economic climate helped the Catholic population to increase. By the end of the war, there was an influx of Italian families to St. Helens. Descendents of many of these families are still members of the parish. The parish house was built in 1916 at a cost of $900. The estate of John Dolan, donated a house beside the church.
The death of Frederick Morgus in September of 1919 and the appointment of Rev. Joseph P. Clancy as pastor of the parish in St. Helens, coincided with the opportunity to erect a new Church building for the growing population of the area. The Morgus family gave a substantial financial contribution to the church, two lots where the church would stand, and the marble statue of St. Frederic, Bishop and Martyr. The cornerstone was laid by Archbishop Christie on October 17, 1920. The new church was dedicated on January 21, 1921 in memory of Frederick Morgus.
The “Roaring Twenties” saw two different fires do considerable damage to St. Frederic Church. On March 8, 1925 the first fire partially destroyed the church. It was rebuilt and enlarged and had the rectory added. The third church building was dedicated by Monsignor A. Hilldebrand on December 13, 1925. The church again caught fire on Christmas morning of 1927. The first parochial school in Columbia County opened in St. Helens in September 1928 staffed by four Sisters of Holy Names.
As the community grew, so did the parish and the school. The next 30 years saw St. Helens experience the years of the Great Depression, World War II, the Post War years and the beginning of the Korean Conflict. Society went through many changes as women took on the roles that used to be held by the men who now were off fighting for our country. This was the beginning of years of change for society, our country, our world and also our church. The building used today as the Parish Center, was erected in 1946 as the parish Convent for the sisters who taught at the growing school.
Women took a more active role outside their families and began to express themselves politically as well. Although still not allowed to take an active role in the Liturgy, women played a larger role in education and the social ministry that was emerging.
It became apparent that the church needed a place where people could gather socially. The new hall was named Buccini Hall in memory of Allessandrina Buccini, wife of Antonio, whose generous contribution helped to provide the funds for the hall to be built. It created not only a gathering place, but a facility where the children of the school could play.
In 1960, St. Helens was one of the places visited during the Presidential campaign, when John F. Kennedy, Jr. was the first Catholic to be elected President of the United States. One of his stops was in front of St. Frederic Church.
Numerous priests served St. Frederic Church over the years, some for as short a time as three months and others for several years. These priests are listed elsewhere in this brochure.
In 1968 it became necessary to discontinue the Seventh and Eighth grades of the school for financial reasons and the decline in vocations that provided the staff for the school.
During the Sixties, Vatican II brought changes to the Catholic Church worldwide. Mass was now said in the vernacular instead of Latin. The priest faced the congregation. Congregants saw the disappearance of the Communion railing, and many of the statues. And we saw the disappearance of the traditional Habit from the wardrobe of the various religious communities. Sisters often were now identifiable by a simple crucifix, a plain hairstyle, and the ring that was the symbol of their religious vows. Head coverings no longer were required by women attending Mass.
Here at St. Frederic’s we remember the controversy when the Stations of the Cross and the statues were painted. But we still had several traditional examples of religious art including the gold processional cross still used today and the stained glass windows.
Beginning in the 1970’s there began a period of stability in the church, where priests stayed for longer than just a couple of years and actually became part of our extended families. In 1970, we saw the first Lay ministers of Communion and Liturgy. They represented many facets of the community including business, education and politics. The Parish truly came to represent all of us as we began to serve as part of the administration of the church, having some say in what happened in our Parish home. We still had to follow the Guidelines from the Vatican, but we had a voice.
Over the years several religious orders became a part of our history and heritage. The School was staffed by The Sisters of Holy Names of Jesus and Mary from Marylhurst. With the closure of the school, St. Frederics was honored to become the first church in the Archdiocese to have a Lay pastor. Sister Eunice Hittner a Franciscan nun, was named Pastoral Assistant in 1985. She was followed by Sister Marilyn Meissner from the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque. In recent years we have been joined by our Hispanic sisters from Mexico.
Music began to play a big role in our worship. Folk Mass, Gospel songs, clapping, and joyous song became a means of expression for all of us. By the late 70’s women started to be an active part of the Liturgical ministry.
Although the Laity assisted in the everyday management of the church as members of the Parish Council, elected by the congregation, the transition to a truly Pastoral Council that spoke for the people began. The financial management became the task of the Administrative Council.
But reality also had to be faced. As the Gothic church began to show its age, the difficult decision had to be made of remodeling the building or erecting another facility that would last for a long time. The Councils examined the costs of repair, versus replacement and made the wise decision to begin anew. The school had closed in 1974, and the Parish had three aging buildings. To make room for the new facility, the old school and rectory were demolished. And for the third time, fire took down the Gothic church, this time as a controlled burn for the Fire Department. Even in death, a purpose was served. It was a sad day, but was followed shortly on July 11, 1982, by the turning of the first spade of new construction and the beginning of a new future. The new church was dedicated on January 23, 1983 by Archbishop Cornelius Power.
Within the new church there were numerous opportunities to honor the past. The statue of St. Frederic was preserved and now stands in the sanctuary, as does the original cornerstone. Several of the stained glass windows are in the vestibule of the church and the bell from the old church, now stands in a special tower outside the front of the church, still welcoming people to worship. Two classrooms from the school facility still stand and are used for meetings and also for classes.
The new church allowed us to have a more intimate setting in which to worship. The curved sanctuary allowed us to see each other as well as the altar. Modern technology allowed for better hearing, so we could participate actively in the Mass. Altar-boys now were joined by the feminine gender and referred to as altar servers or acolytes. With the new building came new examples of Liturgical Art. Local Columbia County artist, Mary Lewis presented us with the beautiful wood carving of the Holy Family that hangs on the southern wall of the sanctuary. The tall clerestory over the altar allows natural light to accent the large fabric banners that hang during the several liturgical seasons. There are numerous wood carvings around the sanctuary including the recently acquired Stations of the Cross. And on the altar we have had numerous examples of types of crucifixes, traditional, cultural and even ultra-modern. The large stained glass windows remind us of the power of the Holy Spirit, glowing with the rich colors of the flame. And we have sculptures of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as well as Mary and even a cross created by a local icon artist.
Over the years, parish members have opened their hearts as well as their pockets to help St. Frederic’s to become what it is today. Although many fund-raising activities are no longer a part of our lives, others remain. Long-time members recall the October Turkey Dinner, Sunday Night Bingo, Mardi Gras and Sing-a-long. Other activities have replaced those events such as the Annual Bazaar and the June Raffle and Chili Feed. Buccini Hall served as the site for Meals on Wheels for many years, proving a hot meal for Senior Citizens. And also community events such as Cinco De Mayo invite everyone to join us in fellowship.
St. Frederic’s has become a more diverse community. We have welcomed and now share the heritage of our Hispanic brethren. We have had the wonderful opportunity to experience and understand the Vietnamese, Filipino, Native American, and now the African Community. We are becoming a Church rich in tradition, but are open for sharing and change.
We are St. Frederic’s Catholic Church, living our mission daily as we move into our second hundred years.
Membership Level: Bronze Membership Level
Categories: Churches and Worship
Member Since: 2011


Brief Doctrinal Statement of Emmanuel Baptist Church
DOCTRINE OF GOD
We believe in one God dwelling in three persons, the Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Ghost. They are co-equal in glory and power.
DOCTRINE OF THE BIBLE
We believe in an infallable, inerrant, inspired, and plenary Word of God. We believe that it is preserved to the English language in the King James Version and therefore the KJV is the only English Bible used by EBC or its ministries.
DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
We believe that salvation is totally of grace. It never has nor ever shall contain any measure of works to bring salvation. Works are a sign of salvation and not a method to bring salvation.
DOCTRINES OF HEAVEN AND HELL
We believe that there are literal places in eternity known as Heaven and Hell. Heaven is the place of eternal rest given for those who have received eternal life. Hell is the place of eternal punishment for those who have rejected God's saving grace in salvation.


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The Holy Spirit - Living the abundant life that Jesus provided is impossible without the Holy Spirit. The Scripture says that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power (Acts 10:38). The following are 10 ways the Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Sinopsis. All of these characteristics or marks of personality are repeatedly ascribed to the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Report abuse. The Spirit is, first and foremost, God’s personal presence. Nontrinitarian Christians, who reject the doctrine of the Trinity, differ significantly from mainstream Christianity in their beliefs about the Holy Spirit. The Scritures always refer to the Holy Spirit as “he” even though in Greek “spirit” should be neuter gender e.g John 16: 13-14; 15:26, 16:7,8 2. ii. (Romans 15;16, 1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:2,22) He gives gifts. As mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, outpourings of the Holy Spirit can include healing, prophecy, exorcism, and speaking in tongues. The Holy Spirit is intelligent ( 1 Corinthians 2:10-11), has feelings (Ephesians 4:30) and will (1 Corinthians 12:11). Writing against the Pneumatomachoi, Basil the Great takes up the identity of the Holy Spirit in his De Spiritu Sancto. After receiving, each one became a powerhouse of God’s miraculous power, and that's available to you. Read PDF Discourse on the Witnessing of the Holy Spirit: In Regard to the Divine Adoption of True Believers (Classic Reprint) (Paperback) Authored by Robert M Laird Released at 2015 Filesize: 7.73 MB Reviews This publication will never be effortless to begin on studying but extremely entertaining to learn. (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 4:30) He is liberty. The Spirit is the anointing!


Exposing and Overcoming Fear 3 Part Series
All fear is not the same. There are differing kinds of fear that either have good or bad impacts on our life. Learning how to distinguish and deal with the categories of fear that is bad, can enable us to live the lives that we were created to live. Fear must be overcome for us to live a life of faith. Listen, learn and live life to it's fullest by overcoming fear in your life.
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- Fear Part 1: Exposing and Overcoming Fear
- Fear Part 2: Understanding and Overcoming the 3 Kinds of Fear
- Special addition: The Fear of the Lord is the Treasure of the Lord


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Welcome to women of all ages and church denominations. CBS meets September through May (2007-2008) on Thursday mornings 9:30 - 11:30. The morning includes opening time music and speaker, lesson time with core group, and group lecture on weekly lesson.
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Have a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you in the fall! Come Dwell well with MOPS next year as our theme will be the HOME factor... creating a cocoon of home.
MOPS International is about celebrating motherhood, meeting needs, making connections, and experiencing God’s love through relationships and resources.
MOPS offers not only childcare for little ones, but “mom-care” for Moms. Once her children are settled, the MOPS mom joins a program tailor-made to meet her needs. She can eat a lovely breakfast (and not have to share it!), and she can engage in adult conversation!
A MOPS morning includes a speaker who will inspire moms in topics relating to womanhood, marriage, child-rearing and relationships from a Biblical perspective. Discussion follows in small groups where each mom is free to share her joys and struggles with other moms who truly understand. Finally, a craft time promotes a sense of accomplishment through creative expression.
Meanwhile, the MOPPETS program provides loving, quality childcare for infants through age six. Moms can relax as their little ones are having fun in age-appropriate classrooms of their own. A MOPPETS morning is filled with stories, songs, snack, playtime and lots of love!
MOPS helps mothers recognize that when they take time to meet their needs, they are more effective in meeting the needs of their families.
MOPS meets at St. Paul’s Church every other Wednesday, from 9:15am – 11:30am.


"Classic Hymns for Little Ears" Volume Two: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands (Tangible CD)
There are so many wonderful hymns for children to learn! The Scripture Lady knew that one CD was just not enough to cover many of her favorites. Your children will have lots of fun singing along to "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus," and "Onward Christian Soldier," along with 9 other memorable hymns.
"Classic Hymns for Little Ears, Volume Two: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" showcases 12 well-known hymns that teach God's biblical principles of trusting in Jesus with our whole lives.
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Pastor Allen Gibson grew up in a strong Christian home. For most of his life his father was his pastor. He surrendered to the call to preach at a very young age and has often said that he has never known a time in his life when he did not have the awareness that God wanted him to preach. After graduating from a Christian high school, he went on to study for the ministry at a bible college in the midwest, where he met and married his wife, Kari. After acquiring his Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Theology, he became an Assistant Pastor for his father in Portsmouth, Ohio. In 2010, Pastor Gibson accepted the call to pastor the Jackson Baptist Temple. Pastor and Kari have three children Matthew, Micaela, and Alanta.


In this article we will be taking a look at the case of the Michael Taylor exorcism of 1974, in a small town called Ossett in Yorkshire, England.
The Phone Call
At 9:45 am on the 6th October 1974, the West Yorkshire police force received a troubling phone call about a man walking naked through the town, covered in red paint.
PC Ian Walker was sent to the scene alone, as his superiors were more than certain that this was nothing more than a common hoax caller.
When he arrived he found a man curled up in the fetal position covered from head to toe in blood. As PC Walker leaned over to comfort the distressed man, he looked up and began shouting…
“It is the blood of Satan. It is the blood of Satan”
A local approached the officer and told him that he recognized the man – his name was Michael Taylor and he was married with kids…
PC Ian Walker immediately radioed for officers to be dispatched to Taylor’s home.
The police arrived at a scene they would never forget – both Mrs. Taylor and the pet dog were gruesomely ripped to shreds on the kitchen floor.
Mrs. Taylor had choked to death on her own blood, but not before her tongue had been ripped out and her face cut off. The dog’s legs had been ripped from it’s sockets before it was strangled to death.
Michael Taylor was immediately arrested for his wife’s murder…but he could not remember anything about the incident. In the meantime he was remanded to Broadmoor Hospital, a high security psychiatric unit, to await trial.
Taylor was a calm and regular 31-year-old man when he decided to rip his wife, Christine, to shreds. They shared five children and had a near enough idyllic family life.
Over the months leading up to the murder, Michael had been suffering from depression due to a back injury stopping him from finding work (unemployment was a big problem in the 70’s).
One of his friends thought she had the answer to his problem – Barbara Wardman suggested joining her in the local prayer group at The Christian Fellowship Church, as a way of tackling the depression he felt.
Eventually Michael caved in and agreed to go with her.
During the first group sitting, the prayer leader, a young woman of 22 named Mary Robinson, began to shake and tremble during her reading. Apparently this was normal enough – it happened when the holy spirit entered her body!
Anyway, this Mary was convinced that when the spirit entered her – she become a prophet of sorts…and was able to heal people.
She knew about Michael’s back problem, so she asked him to come up and be healed.
As Michael got up and began walking to the front of the room, a woman named Mavis Smith, began to weep uncontrollably. Mary went straight to her – and began to speak in religious tongues in order to help the woman.
Michael crouched down beside Mary…and also started speaking in religious tongues.
Before this prayer group – Michael had never had any interest in religion whatsoever…how was he able to recite these ancient religious lines?
Over the next few weeks Michael Taylor became obsessed with Mary Robinson, much to the consternation of his wife Christine. It even got to the point where Michael was staying up all night with Robinson – going through strange religious ceremonies.
Christine finally cracked – she confronted both Michael and Mary at the congregation of The Christian Fellowship Church. In front of everyone, she accused the pair of having a sordid affair.
Without warning, Michael seemed to take action on his wife’s words…and attacked Mary where she stood. As he battered her he was crying out in strange religious tongues.
He was eventually pulled from the shaking Mary, and thrown out of the Church meeting, along with his wife.
Michael returned the following day to apologize for his actions. Surprisingly, he received absolution and forgiveness from the members.
But, the local vicar had seen enough – he believed that Michael’s soul was possessed by a demon…and arranged an exorcism with his superiors.
The Michael Taylor Possession
The exorcism was eventually arranged for midnight on Saturday 5th of October, 1974, at St. Thames Church Yorkshire. Father Peter Vincent, an Anglican Priest and Reverend Raymond Smith, a Methodist Minister were put in charge.
It lasted a full seven hours and 40 demons were identified as inhabiting Taylor’s soul. When daybreak came, the exorcism had only been partially successful. The priests informed Michael that three demons were left inside his body – insanity, anger and murder.
But everyone was completely exhausted, so Michael was allowed to go home for the time being, before the exorcism was completed on another day.
Within two hours of arriving home, Michael had ripped apart his wife and her dog.
Michael went through an extremely messy trial with the whole country watching – his lawyers blamed the priests for the death of his wife, and the religion they believed in.
Eventually Michel Taylor was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. Christine Taylor’s death was recorded as misadventure rather than murder.
He was sentenced to spend four years at a secure psychiatric ward before he was allowed back into society.
To date, he has tried to commit suicide on several occasions since his release.
It’s also worth noting that he ended up in court again in 2005…for inappropriate conduct with a child.
If you have any thoughts or opinions on the case of the Michael Taylor exorcism, please leave them in the comment section below.


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Ted L. Scott is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. He has been in ministry for more than twenty years, accepting his call at the age of 17. Ted graduated with his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Marketing from Louisiana State University in 1996. He graduated from Liberty Theological Seminary with his Master’s Degree in Theological Studies in August 2010. Ted is a Louisiana Board Certified Chaplain.
Ted L. Scott is currently serving as the Site Pastor for the Harvest Temple-Shreveport Campus. He has been married for more than 22 years to his college sweetheart, Lady LaKeitha Scott. He is the proud father of Khala and Kyle Scott.
Ted L. Scott has a true passion to see the people of God prosper spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.


"All my life I wanted to please God and do good for mankind. Hebrews 13:16 says, “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God”. And Philippians 2:4 reads, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interest of others”. My goal in life is to be a springboard or a platform to other artist who have a God-given talent to speak through their music. Out of this vision and drive, came the birth of JhayMcClain Productions, LLC. I taught music to young children for many years. I love to see children express themselves through their music and it was a sheer joy to assist them in any way possible. JhayMcClain Productions, LLC is my way of allowing others to shine. There have been so many people in my life who have led me on and taught me so much, it is only right that I reciprocate and do what I can for the next generation."
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Thanksgiving day was a little difficult for me this year. My oldest daughter is currently living out of the country and we didn't get to see her on Thanksgiving for the first time in 21 years. I really miss her. It was still a good day and we all ate way too much. We did forget to do the "what I'm most thankful for" thing as we gathered around the table. So here I will say that what I am most thankful for is my Father in Heaven who is always in the details of every aspect of my life. I am praising Him for all He has done and all He is yet to do in my life.
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As already noted in previous blog entries Stephen's actions toward the clergy in England had dire consequences for his kingship particularly his treatment of Roger, Bishop of Salisbury in the year 1139. In addition, his appointment of Theobald of Bec as Archbishop of Canterbury caused further ill feeling between the king and his brother, Bishop Henry. We also know that the last few years of Stephen's reign were dominated by his unsuccessful attempts to have his son Eustace crowned his in own lifetime.
Two letters, one written by Bernard of Clairvaux in about 1140 and one by Pope Eugene III in 1147, provide further evidence of Stephen's sometimes awkward handling of church affairs. Both letters were addressed to his queen, Matilda of Bolougne, and both requested her intervention with the king.
The first letter concerned the appointment of William Fitzherbert to the See of York. He was a relative of Stephen's and the king had not only suggested his appointment but invested him after an election which was fiercely contested. This caused a long running dispute that continued for six years. During this episode Bernard also wrote a strongly worded letter to Stephen which appears to have gone unheeded.
The subject of the second letter was in regard to the episcopacy of London. Matilda, The Empress, had selected Robert de Sigillo and he had been canonically elected in 1141. After Stephen had been restored to his position as king he demanded an oath of fealty from Robert which he refused to give. Stephen persecuted him and in his letter the Pope urged the queen to intervene and persuade the king to accept a promise instead of the oath.


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I support my spouse on my knees
A former broadcaster, Olori Subuola Esther Oyediran is the wife of Oba Sunday Oladapo Oyediran, Lagbami Osekun III, Onpetu of Ijeru, Oyo State. In this interview with TOLUWANI OLAMITOKE, she compares her role in the palace with that of the biblical Esther and shares her experience in the palace. Excerpts:
What were you doing before you became an olori?I worked with the media for years. I worked with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, (BCOS). I was also the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Oyo State Prilgriams Welfare Board (Christian Wing) before I retired to the palace.
Did you find any attraction in being an olori before you became one?What really attracted me was the lifestyle and role of an olori as it is in the bible. That’s the story of Esther in the book of Esther. She didn’t perceive the role as one to display frivolities, but she realised her purpose for being in that office and carried out the mission expected of her by God in the lives of her people, the Jews. She lived and worked in line with the vision God had for her and she succeeded through her spiritual endeavours. Though I never coveted the office of an olori, but I coveted all that happened to her. She stood in gap on behalf of the Jews and made herself available to be used by God. Esther was focused and never derailed nor let the splendour of her office get into her head. She made herself available to God to the end. Even in the midst of comfort, she denied herself of the splendour and pleasures of the palace. Instead, she fasted and prayed and got a positive result. Before now, by virtue of my career, I had come in contact with many oloris but never wanted to be one. Again, my belief was that every oba must belong to one cult or the other and I just couldn’t imagine myself being a part of this because I’m a born again Christian.
Has your perception changed?My perception of a king and life in the palace changed when I realised my husband is an evangelist. He would always say being a traditional ruler shouldn’t deter you from the Kingdom of God. Kabiyesi is a staunch Christian and has made the bible which is ever true, his guide. By the help of the Holy Spirit he seeks daily to live according to God’s standard, not compromising. And being the head of his domain, he knows he needs God because it’s only through Him he can have a peaceful and successful reign.
Now that you are in the same office which the biblical Esther held, do you find the role she played an easy task? I play out Esther’s role in a different context. I take care of my husband very well and support him with prayers on my knees. He definitely needs wisdom in handling his home and his people. When he’s happy in the home it reflects on his activities and the way he carries out his duties to his people. He needs God’s guidance in taking decisions which will improve the lot of his people and make them happy. I will state that interceding on his behalf is my first duty.
In your early days in the palace what were the practices you found new or strange?That’s the practice of old people bowing or kneeling down to greet me. Normally the reverse is the case in Yorubaland, so I found it odd. And because the normal practice is that the younger person would bow or kneel to greet the older, I was doing this in my early days as a queen. I was made to understand that my office as an olori accords me such respect from the people. They pay me obeisance. Since it’s the tradition, I had to take my place, but again, with respect.
Can you tell us the dos and don’ts of your office?I great my husband on my knees, serve his food on my knees, it is part of the culture. I address him as kabiyesi, either I’m alone with him or in the presence of others. There are places I can go no more. I can’t attend just any party. While working in the media, I interacted a lot because my job demanded it. But now my outing is limited. I must confess that I miss my radio programmes. When I was still into broadcasting I wear skirt and trouser suits, but these days it is much of traditional wears, iro and buba and casuals when in the palace. You can’t see me putting on trouser any more, while my hands beads are a must. I have the neck beads on only on important occasions.
Are you at every meeting with kabiyesi?It’s not everywhere he goes that I follow. I don’t attend traditional meetings with him. He holds this with the chiefs. I’m in my office - that is looking over the affairs of the palace or being with the children or in my room when he is discussing with his chiefs. And if I’m to be part of the meeting, he calls me. He takes decisions mostly with the chiefs.
What contributions have you made at seeing to the progress of your domain?Whatever kabiyesi does I do. I can’t do anything without his support while he can do all things with my support.
The embrace of civilisation has changed traditions and cultures in many towns. What has it changed in your domain?As Christians we have done away with traditional religious practices, but then there are some traditions which should be preserved and these we have kept and have not allowed them to be adulterated, so far as they are not adulatory.
Does being an olori stop you from working?I still work. I run a photo laboratory outfit and have a manager overseeing things for me.
With much responsibility placed on your spouse, how do you get his attention?We have our different codes of communicating. When it’s necessary to have his attention or discuss issues that have to do with us, we have a way of passing the message across to each other. The one receiving the message definitely understands what the other is saying.
Do you still do the shopping for your family?I sometimes do. There are times you just want to be yourself.
It’s Easter time, how do you make it special and distinct from the ordinary day?We have ministrations slated for this period. There’s also going to be a women’s retreat. But after these we are going to relax and celebrate it with our people. The special food is iyan and soup made with eran igbe (bush meat). In Ijeru, iyan is our light breakfast.
You are kabiyesi’s only wife. Don’t you envisage his taking another wife?I’m the only wife in the palace and I’m enjoying it. Talking about another wife, kabiyesi is a man of God, so he would not do such a thing. We are happy and enjoy each other’s company.
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John Wayne Penton, Sr. was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He currently resides in Tacoma, Washington with his wife (Linda Joyce Penton) of forty five years. Together they have successfully reared two daughters and a son who are all high achieverson God’s list of priorities and deserves a major investment of time, energy, and resources. Much of his time is spent mentoring young men; teaching them how to find their way in a busy and complex world. He believes that the greatest example of God’s love is found in how he lives out his faith in practical ways; beginning in his home and community.
John founded Outreach Church of God in Christ in Bremerton in, Washington in 1984. The name and pastor has since changed. About 22 years ago John was asked to step in as interim pastor of the then Roosevelt Heights Christian Church which needed sound and stable spiritual leadership. Within a very brief time he was approached by the head bishop and trustees, along with the head deacon; the late Deacon Doug Delin and wife Marilynn, to accept the role as full-time Pastor of the church. After consulting with God, his wife Linda, and other prayer partners, John took the helm of the church and moved it under the umbrella of his credentials; Church of God in Christ. Consistent with its’ mission John recently changed the name of the church to Greater Heights Church of God in Christ.
He organized and operated several businesses including his own Photography Studio, EMS (Essential Management Skill) Company and ME, F.P.I. (Fingerprinting, Photography, and Identification) Company which was the first agency (outside of law enforcement) to contract services to area school districts: Puyallup, Seattle, Tacoma, and University Place. ME have fingerprinted thousands since its opening in 1997 and continue to provide fingerprinting services for various applications. DIRECTOR As Executive Director of Church of God in Christ Charities (COGIC Charities) for the national church he was instrumental in coordinating fundraising efforts to provide both emergency help in crisis as well as academic scholarships. Since its inception in 2002, the organization has facilitated funding for Tsunami Relief victims; the Horn of Africa Relief and Development organization; Victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita; and the recent Haiti Earthquake Relief. In the Washington State Jurisdiction of COGIC, he served as Assistant Superintendent of District #3. In 2014, he was appointed Superintendent.
John’s education is a coalescence of specialized training, whose subjects range from Police Science to Theology. The institutions he attended: Tacoma Community College, Olympic College of Bremerton, Washington, California State University of Long Beach, California and Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Tacoma, Washington where he received his Masters in Theological Studies.
John is a four-year Navy-Vietnam veteran. Three of those years were served on the USS Ranger CVA-61 as an Aviation Photographer Mate E-5. John was called to the Pastoral Ministry while serving in the Gulf of Tonkin. He was inspired to organize Bible Study groups for sailors aboard ship. As a result he was asked to broadcast the Bible Study weekly to 5,000 sailors over the Armed Forces radio station affording him the title “Preacher”. When there was racial unrest between “blacks” and “whites” aboard ship, John acted as mediator to establish peace.
With his commanding officer’s permission, John was allowed to exercise his humanitarian skills while in the Philippines; thus affording him an opportunity to reunite a hometown family member (who had lost their son during the war) with their relatives who resided there. During his search he ministered in villages at least 400 miles north of where he was docked.
For a quarter of a century John served the Tacoma Police Department as Photographer, Identification and Records Officer, and Forensics Specialist Supervisor. He retired in 1997. The skills and experience gained over the years has enhanced his personable approach to life and his charismatic nature.
Amid his busy schedule he recently took the time to complete his written work entitled “I Ain’t Trying to Be Funny”; a powerfully delightful book about his many life experiences which included a daring faith walk that took him and his wife around the world in 22 days on less than $3,000.
Dr. John W. Penton, Sr. recently combined his experiences and contacts to make visible his vision of placing the right people in the right place at the right time to accomplish great things. With this idea he founded P.E.A.C.E. (Putting Energy around Collaborative Efforts).
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- 2011- Kingdom and Community Trailblazer Award- Kingdom Servant Ministry
- 2006-Couragious Participation in Landmark Case: Anderson vs King County Lawyers at Ellis, Li, and McKinsery PLLC
- 2005-“Serving Quietly, Making a Difference”- National Exchange Club
- 2004-Phi Beta Sigma Inc. Cultural for Service to Humanity-Oscar M Morgan
- 2002-Distinguished Alumni Award-Faith Evangelical Seminary
- 1984-Outstanding Young Man of America-Professional Achievement, Superior Leadership and Exceptional Service to the Community
- 1993-1994- “Most Valued Citizen”-Tacoma Police Academy
- 1971-1997- Tacoma Police Department-Dedicated and Outstanding Service
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Background information and historyYou might think Stamford had enough churches but the post war spread of the town saw the development of extensive areas of local authority housing. Through succeeding decades to the present day this area has grown in density and variety. In the early sixties the opportunity to plant a new church was taken and a wooden hut was erected on a small piece of land purchased from the Borough Council. The new church of Christ Church soon flourished rooted in this new and growing community. By the mid seventies it was decided that a permanent church should be built on a larger site.
The former Stamford Water Company site came on the market. It appeared less than satisfactory although the location, opposite the newly constructed Bluecoat School and shops, was a good one. What we would now call a 'brown field site' was dominated by a large concrete water tank sunk two thirds in the ground and measuring some eight by twenty five metres and four metres deep. It was surrounded by a collection of old sheds and garages and concrete hard standings. It would have cost a fortune to remove the tank and the resources for a new church were limited. It was an inspirational idea to use the tank as a foundation and simply build the new church on the top.
Christ Church had flourished as a fledgling parish church and had become an autonomous parish in 1993. The new church had been designed to accommodate a growing range of groups which supported not only the worshipping community but also the wider community with pastoral care. This pattern of pastoral care and outreach to the wider community is an established feature of the pattern of life and mission at Christ Church.
In 1998 the church council comprehensively reviewed our pattern of mission and laid plans for future growth and development using all the resources at our disposal to develop the ministry of this financially poor but energetic new church.
Although Stamford is well established on the heritage trail, the beauty of the town needs no further introduction, being the first conservation area in England and regularly featuring in costume dramas on television and in feature films. And, of course Burghley house is on the doorstep. But that is only part of the story; there are pockets of deprivation in the Northfields area. A review of mission seven years ago highlighted this and we began to develop ideas for a broader pastoral outreach.
Since its first beginnings in the 60's when Christ Church operated from a wooden hut on Willoughby Road the church has been engaged in addressing the needs of the community in which it was set. The Christian life takes us through healing and reconciliation to a new place of peace and wholeness. This dynamic of hope for positive change at the heart of the gospel became the motivation behind the idea of an Access and Learning Centre.
The concept was to engage in partnership with other agencies and charities in the town also concerned to meet these complex needs. It was considered to be essential that this should be delivered in a non-threatening, non-institutional location that would provide an easy and welcoming point of contact.
Our 'Basement', as we called the old water tank, seemed to be the ideal location and sketch plans were drawn up which described the conversion as a 'stand alone facility with a new entrance and self-contained facilities, a kitchen, toilets and a large meeting room. It was designed to be appealing to all ages and to also facilitate our youth outreach work in a similarly friendly and appealing space.
Fundraising began over five years ago and it has been a long haul. A small group representing the main users of the existing church centre set up a fund raising committee. We had some of the funds from the sale of the old wooden hut available which enabled us to attract £75000 match funding from the Welland Sub-regional Strategic partnership. We have also been well supported with capital funding by local charitable organisations such as our local Rotary Clubs as well as our local authority, South Kesteven District Council, and Stamford Town Council, through the Skells Trust. There have also been numerous car boot sales, auctions, sponsored slims, you name it we've done it and raised £225,000.
Before the building work was completed we were taking our first bookings from our partners in the community. Two years ago the Bluecoat School was designated as a Children's Centre and has just opened its doors this autumn. As a strategic partner the Christ Church Access and Learning centre will be the location for the delivery of adult learning programmes associated with the Children's Centre.
After the formal opening on Saturday 26 November we begin our Wednesday morning drop-in called 'Take Five' where members of the public are invited to take five minutes to have a cuppa and find out more from the agencies that will be offering advice. These agencies range from The Stamford Volunteer Bureau and Fresh Start to our Community Police Team.
Our list of participating groups seems to grow by the day at the moment and we thank God that this is now coming to fruition and the local church is becoming a new focal point for our community in this area of Stamford.
On Advent Sunday, 27 November we will host a service of praise and celebration at 5pm. At the beginning of the church new year we mark the beginning of a new chapter in the life of this parish church.
We feel that God has blessed this venture to enable it to progress to this point and we continue to pray for his blessing and guidance to take this forward to serve Him and our community.
The Rev Bob Mackrill
Priest in Charge
Christ Church Stamford


Rod Walsh was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. In 1997 Rod was inspired to build a model of Noah's Ark to show that it was a real part of history. Over the last 7 years, Rod has ministered at over 600 venues around Australia, speaking to churches, Sunday Schools, schools, shows He's been a Christian for 25 years, and over this time he has been a Sunday School Superintendent, Elder and spent several years going into Barwon Prison with Prison Fellowship. The model is currently located in Australia and is almost complete. He is a model builder, an Ark specialist, and he is a part time speaker at the Ark Van.
How big was the Ark?
Many people have difficulty understanding how big Noah’s Ark was. Rod Walsh, from Geelong (Victoria, Australia), set about helping people to see that Noah’s Ark was a real boat of huge proportions. Rod built a 1/72nd scale model—that is, the real Ark was 72 times bigger than Rod’s model. Rod’s model is two metres long. The actual Ark was over 140 metres long. You could fit over 350,000 of Rod’s models in the real Ark!
1/72nd scale models of animals and people next to the model Ark, people can see just how big it is—and how it could hold a huge number of animals and a lot of food, as well as Noah and his family. The Ark was certainly too big if it was meant for a few local animals escaping from a limited local flood, as some would want to believe (and why not emigrate instead?).
Rod has had a number of requests from people to show the model Ark at their church or school. When he and Nancy display the Ark, they also present the biblical account of the Flood, warning viewers of the judgment of God upon sin and of the final coming judgment. God has provided a way of escape from this judgment through Jesus paying the penalty for our sins by His death on the Cross. Since October of 2002 His second ark was constructed now he plans on making his third and final version of Noah's ark making it 1/50th size to show how large it was.
Rod Walsh shows us a brief summery to Noah's ark in 30min. telling us how big the ark is, how many animals it could have carried, and of course how long it took to build the ark due to its enormous size. This unfortunately will not be released yet until later 2008.
- Noah's Ark Rod Walsh tells about the size of Noah's Ark.
- Modeling the size of Noah’s Ark by Don Batten Creation 21(1):6. December 1998.


First Communion Articles
Is your daughter going to have her First Holy Communion soon? Here are some helpful articles about First Communion that will help you and your daughter prepare for this momentous occasion.
First Communion Articles in this page:
What is First Communion
The Roman Catholic Church, there are three major sacraments that children undergo. The first is baptism, which is typically performed when the child is a baby, although some wait until the child is three or four years old. The second is the first communion, in which the children are given the proper instruction preparing them to accept the Eucharist, which represents Christís Body and Blood for the first time. Usually, the child prepares for this at the age of eight. The third is confirmation, in which the child reaffirms the Catholic beliefs and denounces evil. This is usually undertaken when the child attains the age of 18, although some churches decreed it at the age of 12. Confirmation can occur at anytime that a Catholic believes he or she can become a full member of the Catholic Church, and no Catholic can have a Church wedding if either the bride or groom has not been confirmed.
In terms of ceremony, however, the first Communion or the Sacrament of the Eucharist is given more attention than the Confirmation. During first communion, the child undergoes extensive preparation either at the school (if the child attends a Catholic school) or at the Church. The children are provided with the steps with which they need to be familiar with in order to be given the Sacrament, which includes the first confession.
Aside from religious preparedness, the child is expected to comply with a traditional dress code for the actual giving of the first communion. The first communion dress is white usually an empress-style short dress tied with a white ribbon and puffed sleeves. The child wears a halo of white flowers which may or may not come with a short veil that is kept away from the face. White school shoes (not heels) with white socks are preferred. A white candle tied with white or pale blue ribbon is carried by the child as she marches down the aisle.
While the above description of first communion dress is typical, more elaborate dresses can be used. However, because the sacrament celebrates purity of Christian thought and mind, it would be more tasteful to choose simpler, more classical designs.
How to Know if Your Daughter is ready for First Communion?
First Communion is a defining moment in your childís life. Catholic parents all
over the world consider it a joyous experience. On that life-changing
want your child to be ready, inside and out. This is why knowing that your daughter is ready for her
First Communion is truly important.
How do you know if your daughter is ready for First Communion? If
certain whether your child is ready for First communion, feel free to
priest in your local parish. However, donít be surprised if he tells you that
best person to decide if your child is ready for First Communion is -- you!
The truth is, whether your child is ready to
First Communion is really your decision. The Parish priest can not make
Some common signs
that your daughter is ready for her First Communion:
o She starts getting interested about stories from the Bible. She asks you to read her stories from
the Bible, or reads the Bible stories herself. She loves to hear about Godís
love and shows excitement every time you talk about Jesus and His
o She has a growing curiosity about the Trinity.
o She begins to express her love for Jesus through
prayer. You see her pray before she eats and goes to bed.
actively participates in Sunday Mass.
keeps her appointment with God.
o She becomes aware of
Godís presence in
her life. She knows that God protects her from all evils and guides her
The Church administers First Communion to children
the ages of 7 and 8. But in order for a child to make her First Communion, she
must first have arrived at the age of discretion. Second, she must have
successfully met all the Church's requirements.
The age of discretion, as viewed by theologians, refers to the
a child becomes capable of moral responsibility. When the child
right from wrong and understands that actions have consequences, then
is said to be ready to approach the Holy Table and receive the
to the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article on Communion of Children:"In the
best-supported view of theologians this phrase means, not the attainment
definite number of years, but rather the arrival at a certain stage in
development, when children become able to discern the Eucharistic from
bread, to realize in some measure the dignity and excellence of the
of the Altar, to believe in the Real Presence, and adore Christ under
So if your child can tell the difference between
Eucharist and regular bread, and understands the significance of the
and its celebration then she is ready for First Communion.
How to Prepare Your Daughter for First Communion
Second-graders are just as excited as their parents when it comes to First Communion preparations. Schools coordinate with the parents and the local Parish, making sure First Communion goes smoothly for all candidates. Parents likewise think of ways to make the truly an unforgettable occasion for their children.
One of the first things parents must do is to help their child learn what they need to know about First Communion. Your child canít afford to be clueless when it comes to religious beliefs and practices. It is important for parents to brief their child about First Communion practices. It is also important for parents to learn about the First Communion requirements of their local Parish and to coordinate with their childís school.
In order for a child to receive communion, the Church requires that he or she should first know who God is, why Jesus died on the cross, and how Godís grace works among other things. This is where the priest comes in. One of his duties is to prepare Godís children for communion and to teach them to receive it devoutly.
The Church also requires that the child be without sin and in the state of grace; hence your child must make First Confession, also known as the Sacrament of Penance. Since the Catholic Church advocates First Confession to precede First Communion, your child should know what takes place in a confession. Sharing your First Communion experience with your daughter will prove helpful.
The state of grace is when the child is closer to God. This only happens when the childís heart is right with God. State of Grace is a state of sanctification by God. Your daughter must be aware of what sin is and what its penalty is. She needs to know that anyone who comes to the Lord and wholeheartedly asks for forgiveness for his or her sin will be forgiven. First Confession will help her to get right with God.
Remember that it is not solely the priestís responsibility to teach your child the basic doctrines of the church. As a parent also you need to prepare your daughter for this event, from choosing her First Communion dress all the way to helping her memorize those prayers. Encourage her to have a genuine relationship with God and to nurture that relationship. Teaching your child the importance of First Communion will certainly help her appreciate this exercise of faith.
History of First Communion
First Communion is regarded as one of the most important occasions in a Roman Catholic childís life. Catholic families believe in the sacredness of First Communion and what it stands for.
The Sacrament of Eucharist, also called the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion, is the second of the seven sacraments. The earliest Biblical account of the Eucharist is found in 1 Cor. 11:23-26. Instituted by Christ at the Last Supper, the Holy Communion has since been commemorated by many churches, the Roman Catholic Church being the biggest Christian denomination to observe this.
The Roman Catholic Church also follows the example Jesus Christ set which shows how much children mean to Him, saying that the kingdom of God should be welcomed like a little child welcomes it. ďNow they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, ďLet the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.Ē Luke 18:15-17 (cf. Mark 10:13-15; Matthew 19:13-14)
Since the beginning, in its efforts to bring children to Jesus, the Roman Catholic Church has allowed children and infants to take part in the sacred repast. In some churches it was traditional to give children the small bits left from the adult communion.The Church has administered Eucharistic Communion children and even to nursing infants. This religious custom was done also at Baptism as prescribed in ancient ritual books in the thirteenth century. Later on this practice was discontinued in the Latin Church. Although the practice of giving Holy Communion to very young children was changed, the Catholic Church never condemned this.
On August 15, 1910, a decree re-establishing an ancient Church law on First Communion (Quam Singulari) was made official by Pope Pius X. He encouraged the admission of children to reception of the sacrament of the Eucharist by lowering the age for First Communion to seven years. The Pope wanted the children who were between the ages of seven and eight to take part in the Eucharistic service soon after they reach the ''age of discretion''. The Catholic Church defines ďthe age of discretionĒ as the age in which the child begins to reason.
Today, while there are many Christian churches that allow children who have been baptized to participate in the Holy Communion, the Catholic Church advocates First Confession to precede First Communion. Aside from making the First Confession, the child should also be in the state of ďgraceĒ, and as part of the requirements of the Church. Taking part in First Communion is a milestone in child has arrived at the age of discretion and has successfully met all the Church's requirements.
to Prepare a First Communion Party for Your Daughter
Your daughterís First Communion is a very special event. Seeing her
so lovely in her white communion dress and knowing that she is ready to take
part in the Eucharistic celebration can make any parent want to throw a First
Communion party! As a proud parent itís only natural to want to celebrate your
daughterís First Communion. In fact,
many moms and dads prepare weeks or even months ahead for their daughterís First
Communion party. Making the party enjoyable and memorable for your
daughter and everyone else might seem like a difficult task, but planning and
visualizing the event can help make this special party a success. Follow this
checklist to help you get started:
Select an appropriate theme for the party. The theme can be related to
First Communion or Easter. You can also go for non-religious themes like
Princess theme or Alice in
Wonderland theme where your daughter and
her friends can simply wear their favorite girls Easter dresses . It's also important to involve your daughter in the
planning. Asking her how she how feels about a particular theme will help
you to better organize the party.
Whatís a party without games or
fun activities? Who said that daughters in their first communion
dresses canít have fun at communion parties? While your daughter looks picture
perfect in her beautiful dress, donít forget that she still is just a little
girl who wants to have fun at her own Communion party. Itís better to Plan activities both kids and
adults will enjoy at the party. Face painting, dancing, playing some fun family
games like Pin the Tail and Bible trivia games, even hiring either a clown or a
magician to do a magic show can almost certainly provide hours of
A First Communion party
another wonderful opportunity to bring family and friends together.
Think of inviting special people to attend your daughterís First
Communion party as this is also a great time to fellowship with them. Once youíve put together a guest list, find
time to call them in advance so they can be properly informed about the when
and the where of the party. Instead of buying expensive cards, send simple DIY
Itís wise to confirm your guestsí attendance. Have a final head count for visitors a day before the occasion. Cook or bake any food that you can
prepare ahead of time. Serve deliciously
healthy food that kids love. Get extra
party supplies, so you wonít have to leave the party just in case you run out
of stuff. To make the table look even
more presentable, use a basket of beautiful flowers or fruits as a centerpiece.
Picking a place depends on the
budget and space you need. Consider
how many people are coming and what activities are included. Gardens, spacious yards, local
parks, and even church meeting halls are great party venues that cost little or
zero. If you think cleaning up or
preparing the food is too big a task to handle, you can always make a
reservation at your favorite restaurant. Most restaurants offer party packages
that include entertainment and free use of their banquet halls. Donít forget to
prepare a mix of lively Christian songs for the party. You can also use scented
candles, white balloons and ribbons to decorate place.
The Effects of Holy Communion
First Communion is the receiving of
the Holy Eucharist which represents the body and blood of Jesus Christ. This is
a very sacred occasion that is most anticipated by the parents of the
Communicants. Catholic parents would make sure that their child would be
well-prepared once their First Communion takes place. They prepare everything
from the First Communion dresses to the party celebration
right after the event. The most typical communion dresses are white lace satin for
the girls and black pants with white long sleeves for the boys. In most
instances, the girls are required to wear veil and white gloves. As white
symbolizes purity of the heart; so does the hearts of the first Communicants.
In order to prepare their hearts and consciences; they need to go through their
first confession as well to prepare themselves before they receive the symbol of
Jesus Christís body.
There are many effects of Holy
Communion in oneís spiritual life. Many of the Catholics believe that the Holy
Communion can strengthen ones resistance to temptation. It is emphasizes the
Catholicís ability of their freewill to withstand the temptation presented by
the devil in so many ways.
Another effect of Holy Communion is
it is believed by most Catholics that communion can cure spiritual diseases.
Thus it makes the person receiving the communion a new person whenever he or
she partakes in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. It clears away the venial
sins and the temporal punishments that are due of the venial sins committed.
Last but definitely not the least, it
gives spiritual joy to the Catholics. In the Holy Bible it is stated that the
Holy Communion is the promise of eternal glory of the body and resurrect it
from its spiritual death or diseases. It strengthens the faith of the children
to the word of Jesus Christ and his promise of eternal bliss.
It's always a good idea to shop for your child's First Communion Dress way ahead of time to avoid frustration, tantrums brought by uncomfortable dress, and anxiety.
These helpful tips might help you:
Check with your parish's First Communion dress requirements and suggestions.
Be in the know what your parish allows re: cut of the First Communion
dress, length of the First Communion dress, etc. and also know what the
usual First Communion dresses were worn in the past.
As I've said, shop early. The usual ideal
months would be later part of December to entire month of January. Leave
a lot of time for your order to be delivered as well. When shopping for
the dress, tag your child along and ask for her opinion about it. Make
sure you both approve of the cut and design. For age-appropriate First Communion dresses check out EliteDresses' collection (click here).
Let the child wear the First Communion dress and make necessary adjustments on the First Communion dress once you receive it.
Some parents want their child photographed with their First Communion dress, I suggest to do it prior to the First Communion day itself right after the alterations were made on the dress.
sit and discuss with your child what First Communion is about. Ask her
what she expects and what she does not. Ask and answer what she
understands about First Communion and what she does not.
We also offer First Communion veils to go with your child's gorgeous First Communion Dress.


Religious Education Registration
To register your children for Religious Ed click here to go to the RE Registration page to print out the proper forms.
You may contact Kim Kaye-Small at the Parish Office for more detailed information at 517-546-7200.
Pre-School - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Attention Pre-School Parents: this year we are introducing a Montessori-style Program called CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. This Relgious Formation opportunity is available for pre-school aged children. Please click on the link to see an introduction produced by the CGS Group:
Sunday Family Program
Sunday is a FAMILY PROGRAM and one parent is expected to attend the adult formation class, which meets the same time as your child's class, 9:30 - 10:45. You do not have to have a child in the Religious Education program to attend the adult class. All are welcome to attend.
Basic Information Regarding the
Please note: our Confirmation
program is a two year program that begins with year "A", typically following the 6th grade Religious Ed class. Year B follows and Candidates are Confirmed the fall after both years are completed, typically during the fall of their freshman year of High School. Participants must be a registered at St. John Catholic Church, be active members for at least six months before you can register in the 8
grade confirmation program.
A few general notations regarding
We allow Catholic members of other parishes to attend our RE program and to receive preparation and the Sacraments here under the following guidelines:
You need to have permission from your Pastor for your child to receive any of the Sacraments at St. John Church. You will need to go to your DRE and/or Pastor to discuss this situation. They will need to communicate to us that you have their permission.
You will be on a waiting list to see if we have room in our classrooms. Our parishioners have first priority.
There is an out-of-parish fee for non-St. John parishioners, plus an
aditional Sacramental preparation fee.