This document provides information about the Christianity Explored adult Sunday school being offered at Heritage Presbyterian Church in 2019. The class uses a curriculum called Christianity Explored, which is a 7-week course that uses the Gospel of Mark to explore who Jesus is, why he came, and what his life and teachings mean for us. Each weekly session involves a Bible study, a 10-15 minute video by host Rico Tico, and discussion. The goal is for participants to better understand and share the good news of the gospel with others. All community members are invited to attend the Friday night sessions in February-April to ask questions and learn more about Jesus.
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Theme is focused on hospitality and our call to be Christ to the world. With the growing faction of orthodoxy in the Church, many are focused on spiritual worthiness versus gospel hospitality. They miss the message!
Geore Muller was a man of great faith in the God who he came to trust as a young man after having lived for most of his youth as a self-inteerested cheat and liar.
He is best known for his tireless work in establishing an orphanage in Bristol to care for thousands of children.
He never once asked for money or made an appeal of any kind but rather waited on God in prayer.
His prayers were answered in many, many ways and as a result unwanted children were loved and cared for and he was able to also set up a great work in distributing Bibles and christian literature throughout the world.
George Muller lived and died trusting in God alone to provide for his every need - in Christ alone, by faith alone.
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Theme is focused on hospitality and our call to be Christ to the world. With the growing faction of orthodoxy in the Church, many are focused on spiritual worthiness versus gospel hospitality. They miss the message!
Geore Muller was a man of great faith in the God who he came to trust as a young man after having lived for most of his youth as a self-inteerested cheat and liar.
He is best known for his tireless work in establishing an orphanage in Bristol to care for thousands of children.
He never once asked for money or made an appeal of any kind but rather waited on God in prayer.
His prayers were answered in many, many ways and as a result unwanted children were loved and cared for and he was able to also set up a great work in distributing Bibles and christian literature throughout the world.
George Muller lived and died trusting in God alone to provide for his every need - in Christ alone, by faith alone.
Diocese of London Lent Appeal 2015. Who inspired you when you were younger?diolondon
Our Lent Appeal this year asks the question: 'Who inspired you when you were younger to become the person you are today?'
You might make an opportunity to share your answers in your prayer or study groups or other church groups, giving thanks to God.
Practically, the goal of our Lent Appeal is to fund additional youth, children and family workers to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve their communities.
We are raising funds for the Bishop of London’s Mission Fund, which is looking to support children, youth and family projects across the Diocese and who will be investing at least £1 million over the next three years in order to realise this goal.
Modern Day Tent Makers Reprint of Article from the Word of Faith Magazine September 2013 Kenneth Hagin Ministries
http://www.rhema.org/PDFs/WOF/2013SeptWOF.pdf
What you need to know about Returning Catholics. How do you help them? Smile. Listen. Then listen some more. Remember, Pope Francis said, "Do not forget that God forgives all, and God always forgives."
Diocese of London Lent Appeal 2015. Who inspired you when you were younger?diolondon
Our Lent Appeal this year asks the question: 'Who inspired you when you were younger to become the person you are today?'
You might make an opportunity to share your answers in your prayer or study groups or other church groups, giving thanks to God.
Practically, the goal of our Lent Appeal is to fund additional youth, children and family workers to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve their communities.
We are raising funds for the Bishop of London’s Mission Fund, which is looking to support children, youth and family projects across the Diocese and who will be investing at least £1 million over the next three years in order to realise this goal.
Modern Day Tent Makers Reprint of Article from the Word of Faith Magazine September 2013 Kenneth Hagin Ministries
http://www.rhema.org/PDFs/WOF/2013SeptWOF.pdf
What you need to know about Returning Catholics. How do you help them? Smile. Listen. Then listen some more. Remember, Pope Francis said, "Do not forget that God forgives all, and God always forgives."
20th Anniversary 24-page Commemorative Booklet for St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Cedarburg Wisconsin, which I edited and produced for the church. I created template ads and an order form, sold the ads, did all of the layout and editing, and printed the booklet, which also served as a fundraiser for the church.
Sample of my editing and design,Edited, designed, created template ad layouts, order forms, and sold ads for this booklet, which also served as a fundraiser for St.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
2. What's the best news you've ever
heard?
Was it surprising? Did it change the way
you think? Or was it something you
wanted to be true but didn't dare hope?
• Christianity Explored is a relaxed and informal
way of sharing the best news you can ever
hear, and gives people space and time to think
about the big questions of life
• Over seven sessions in Mark’s Gospel, guests
find out more about the life of the person at
the heart of the Christian faith – Jesus Christ
• The structure of each session is simple: a short
Bible study, a thought-provoking 10-15 minute
video, and a discussion based on the video
2
3. Why are we doing this?
• As the session has been praying and thinking about the
future of this church we have had to acknowledge that
we have been weak in providing opportunities for the
congregation to engage their neighbors and friends with
the good news.
• The door is always open to invite others to join us in
worship, or come see the story of Christmas portrayed
with “Stories in the Park,” or even to invite them to a
small group with you.
• But we were asking, “What ministries are available that
provide a clear, effective presentation of the good news
that is readily accessible to the those who think they
know what Christianity is basically about, and to those
who really don’t know at all?”
• As a “gospel course,” Christianity Explored kept coming
to the top of the list.
3
4. CE answers three basic questions
1. Who is Jesus?
2. Why did Jesus come?
3. What does it mean for us?
4
6. Curriculum
Produced by Christianity
Explored Ministries in the UK,
helping people meet Jesus in
the pages of Scripture so that
they will:
• LOVE the good news
People are captivated by Christ
and what he has done
• LIVE the good news
People live lives that glorify God
• TELL the good news
People communicate their faith in
Jesus clearly and relevantly from
the Bible
6
7. Our Video Host
• Rico Tico: host and
writer
• Pastor, speaker,
evangelist, and
author
• As an Anglican
priest, he is
currently associate
minister at All Souls
Church, Langham
Place, London, UK
7
8. Participant Resources
1. CE edition of The Gospel
of Mark
• ESV text of Mark’s Gospel
• Short articles
• Intro to Mark
• The Story so far
• What’s next?
2. CE Handbook
• Discussion questions
• Homework assignments
(about 20 minutes/week)
8
9. Class Weekly Outline
1. Good News
2. Identity
3. Sin
4. The Cross
5. Resurrection
6. Grace
7. Special Day
• The Sower: listen carefully
• James and John: ask humbly
• Herod: choose wisely
8. Come and Die
9
10. Class Weekly Schedule
6:30 p.m. Welcome and dinner together
7:15 p.m. Read and discuss a
passage from Mark’s Gospel
7:30 p.m. Watch video
7:50 p.m. Discuss video
8:30 p.m. Finish and dismiss
10
11. You and your friends are invited
Where?
Heritage Presbyterian Church
7850 Millfield Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
When?
Winter 2019
Fridays, Feb 22 – Apr 12
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
11
What?
A casual dinner and time of
discussion where we ask
questions like: What are we
doing here? Who is Jesus?
Interested?
Contact us: 540.347.4627
secretary@heritage-pca.org
12. How You Can Participate
• Pray for people to hear the best news they’ve ever
heard—the gospel!
• Invite and bring your family, friends, coworkers,
neighbors
• Prepare a dish for dinner
• Sit with your guests during the class
• Lead a small group discussion (we will train you!)
• Provide childcare for guests
• Share your personal testimony of faith in a small
group
12
13. Learn more about CE at 13
1. HPC’s Christianity Explored class
bit.ly/2AvFDTy
2. Christianity Explored
christianityexplored.org
3. Christianity Explored Ministries
ceministries.org
