It is a privilege to be a part of the Lord's church. The church covenant explains the nature and duties of church membership in a Bible-believing Baptist church. It was probably published by Baptists in the early 19th century.
This is the slideshow (without the youtube video) of the talk "I Belong" by Pastor Brent Lokker at Blazing Fire Church on Saturday March 3, 2012. www.blazingfire.org to find the podcast.
It is a privilege to be a part of the Lord's church. The church covenant explains the nature and duties of church membership in a Bible-believing Baptist church. It was probably published by Baptists in the early 19th century.
This is the slideshow (without the youtube video) of the talk "I Belong" by Pastor Brent Lokker at Blazing Fire Church on Saturday March 3, 2012. www.blazingfire.org to find the podcast.
This is a special Father's Day message titled, "Above & Beyond Parenting". In this message Pastor Chuck Bernal talks about the importance of stepping up to be the very best parent that you can be. This message talks about practical ways to help raise children in God's way and prepare them to be fully devoted followers of Christ and productive adults. This message was delivered on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
In this day and age, we need to prepare for the future... what type of legacy are we leaving in the world? How do we prepare our children for the days ahead? Do we give of our kids to the Lord? Let us learn how Hannah did it. Do we know our identity enough to give to the Lord? See how Jesus did it...
Instead of asking What type of world are we leaving our children? we should also ask What type of children our we leaving the world?
As Hannah gave Samuel to the Lord, can we also give of our children to Him?
Quotations about marriage from the scriptures of various religions plus traditional wedding prayers and blessings. Inspired by the World Peace Marriage Blessing ceremonies promoted by the Universal Peace Federation
Today’s Gospel may be one of the earliest instances recorded in the Bible of clericalism, for we hear the disciples arguing as to who, among themselves, is the greatest. The second reading warns - “where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.
Interesting timing for these readings as the Church continues to deal with the fallout from the recent report from the Attorney’s General’s office in Pennsylvania...as well as the public uncovering of some 40 years of abuse by Cardinal McCarrick, known for decades within the Church leadership and left unchecked.
What can we do? The answer Jesus gives us today is focused around – a child. Why a child and what are we called to do?
Check it all out….
MeHI Privacy & Security Webinar 3.18.15MassEHealth
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• Develop remediation plans to resolve gaps
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This is a special Father's Day message titled, "Above & Beyond Parenting". In this message Pastor Chuck Bernal talks about the importance of stepping up to be the very best parent that you can be. This message talks about practical ways to help raise children in God's way and prepare them to be fully devoted followers of Christ and productive adults. This message was delivered on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
In this day and age, we need to prepare for the future... what type of legacy are we leaving in the world? How do we prepare our children for the days ahead? Do we give of our kids to the Lord? Let us learn how Hannah did it. Do we know our identity enough to give to the Lord? See how Jesus did it...
Instead of asking What type of world are we leaving our children? we should also ask What type of children our we leaving the world?
As Hannah gave Samuel to the Lord, can we also give of our children to Him?
Quotations about marriage from the scriptures of various religions plus traditional wedding prayers and blessings. Inspired by the World Peace Marriage Blessing ceremonies promoted by the Universal Peace Federation
Today’s Gospel may be one of the earliest instances recorded in the Bible of clericalism, for we hear the disciples arguing as to who, among themselves, is the greatest. The second reading warns - “where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.
Interesting timing for these readings as the Church continues to deal with the fallout from the recent report from the Attorney’s General’s office in Pennsylvania...as well as the public uncovering of some 40 years of abuse by Cardinal McCarrick, known for decades within the Church leadership and left unchecked.
What can we do? The answer Jesus gives us today is focused around – a child. Why a child and what are we called to do?
Check it all out….
MeHI Privacy & Security Webinar 3.18.15MassEHealth
Top Reason Why Providers Fail Meaningful Use Audits: Inadequate Security Risk Analysis
Providers are losing incentive dollars by not meeting the Meaningful Use Privacy & Security Measure.
Get on track with your Security Risk Assessment and attest to Meaningful Use with MeHI’s support & solutions:
• Assess your practice’s privacy and security status
• Develop remediation plans to resolve gaps
• Communicate resolution steps to the providers involved
• Track progress in addressing outstanding issues
Let us help you conduct a security risk analysis and address deficiencies and potential threats and ensure that your practice is compliant and that patient data is safe-guarded.
Fellowship is one of those buzz Christian words. Churches have
fellowship halls, fellowship meetings, and times of fellowship. But what
do we mean?
The Greek word is koinonia, which translates as partnership. The origin
of the word is koinonos, which means partner, sharer, and companion. In
short, it is a shared community that involves deep, close-knit
participation among its people. The picture then is not of a surface-level,
friendly fellowship but of a radical and almost intimate unity. And this is
the consistent teaching of the New Testament. The first occurrence of
koinonia in the Bible comes in Acts 2:42. The newly baptized believers
“devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship
(koinonia), to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Luke comments that
they, “had everything in common” as they sold property to give to
anyone in need, gathered regularly in the temple courts, and ate joyfully
in their homes (Acts 2:43-47). This is far more than formal nominal
Christianity. This is the real deal. And it’s attractive because it’s so real. God has saved us to belong to his new family, and the mark of true
belonging is an active love which sacrificially serves.
The Purpose of The Church #2 FellowshipRick Peterson
The Purpose of The Church #2 Fellowship
Jeffery Anselmi http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60357&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20Church-%20Fellowship%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi
Reformed & Reforming: Christian Vocation in the 21st CenturyGreg Klimovitz
Christian vocation can be framed as our individual and corporate call to bear witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ in our particular time and place. While true of disciples throughout the ages, the present realities of the twenty-first century dare us to embrace a renewed, adaptive, and intersectional understanding of our vocation rooted in a conversant theological traditioning of our faith that speaks into our cities, neighborhoods, and larger world. This work invites all to reimagine how our gifts, talents,passions, entrepreneurial ideas, artistic expressions, and public professions can be pursued in light of our central identity as the people of God called and sent into the world.
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Making disciples who make disciples is at the heart of the call to follow Christ. Here are some notes on the gap between our intentions and practice (adapted from Greg Ogden's book, Transforming Discipleship).
The Lord’s church in an Experience Driven CultureDon McClain
“The Lord’s church in an 'Experience Driven Culture'” - [John 6:60-69] - As churches decline in membership, they begin to compromise to sustain numbers - Many churches have adopted the "market driven" approach – i.e., Find out what people want and give it to them - WHAT EVER THAT IS! — Many churches of Christ are dondoinge the same things! Can the church fight apathy and materialism by feeding people's carnal appetites? Has the word of God lost it’s power & effectiveness? What should the churches response be to the populace and its increasing hunger for an “experience” & disinterest in the truth? - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 5/17/2015
ELEVATION: The Divine Power Of The Human Being Kelly Marie Kerrkrcdnsqxswifzizvzs
This book decodes the metaphors and symbols used in the King James version of Revelation with the aid of mystical insights and the corroboration of the latest scientific discoveries and theories. The interpretations given within this book focus on the chemistry and anatomy of the miraculous human body, and the bodies powerful electromagnetic energy which fluctuates according to one's psychological and emotional health.
"For nothing in secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not become broad." Luke 8:17 (KJV) - meaning, nothing is concealed that will not be made known! And NOTHING IS HIDDEN THAT WILL NOT BE EXPOSED!
Everyone knows that the most famous literary masterpieces are metaphorical, and The King James Book of Revelation is no exception. King James created a cinematic masterpiece with an all-star cast, that would cloud the minds of its readers for centuries to come. With the help of many notorious experts, the mysteries in Revelation have been intricately dissected, inspected and translated to give the clearest, most enriching physical and metaphysical explanations possible. The "coincidences" revealed cannot be denied and these elucidations are not for the faint-hearted.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2. !
Here in this place,
may hope be found.
!
Deep in our hearts
may love abound.
!
We are here, here
in the presence of
God.
!
We are on holy
ground.
3. • Parents of children 12 and under!
• Parents of children who are teens!
• Parents of children who are young (or not
so young) adults!
• Youth minsters, staff or parishioner leaders!
• Pastors
A show of
hands!
CatholicLifeandFaith.net
4. What are your hopes and dreams?
When you think of
your family or the
youth of your
parish, for what do
you hope or pray?
8. Roots...
"...that Christ may dwell in your
hearts through faith; that you,
rooted and grounded in love may
have strength to comprehend
with all the holy ones what is the
breadth and length and height
and depth and to know the love
of Christ that surpasses
knowledge, so that you may be
filled with all the fullness of
God."
Colossians 3:13-14
10. The Domestic Church
“In our own time, in a world often alien and even hostile to
faith, believing families are of primary importance as centers of
living, radiant faith. For this reason the Second Vatican
Council, using an ancient expression, calls the family the
Ecclesia domestica.” !
(CCC, 1656. See also LG 11, GS 48, italics added)
11. The Domestic Church
What roots are you cultivating within your
family?!
What signs do you have that your child is
developing deep roots of faith and living
discipleship?
12. Wings...
"Though young men faint
and grow weary, and
youths stagger and fall,
they that hope in the Lord
will renew their strength,
they will soar on eagles'
wings; they will run and
not grow weary, weak
and not grow faint."
Isaiah 40:30-31
14. Passing on Our Faith
“As the children grow, exchange of faith becomes mutual and ‘in
a catechetical dialogue of this sort, each individual both receives
and gives.’ {In relationship to cultural influences:} In this case
“the domestic Church” is virtually the only environment in
which children and young people can receive authentic
catechesis.”!
(General Directory for Catechesis, 227)
15. Passing on Our Faith
How have you experienced such an
“exchange of faith” within your family?
Between you and your child?
16. Webs...
"Put on then, as God's chosen
ones, holy and beloved
heartfelt compassion,
kindness, humility, gentleness
and patience, bearing with one
another, if one has a grievance
against another; as the Lord
has forgiven you, so you must
also do. And over all these put
on love, that is, the bond of
perfection"
Colossians 3:13-14
18. The benefits of belonging
Those who are rooted in the faith
community:!
Are much more likely to be satisfied
with the circumstances of their
lives....!
In other words, they are
happier!
Wow!
19. Compelling Evidence
• Those who regularly participate in church
services:
!
◦ Live Longer (7.6 years on average);
!
◦ Experience less depression, drug use and abuse,
and suicide;
!
◦ Experience a greater sense of well-being, hope
and optimism, purpose and meaning, and self-
esteem;
20. Compelling Evidence
• Those who regularly participate in church
services:
!
◦ Have a greater sense of satisfaction within their
families, with closer parent-child relationships;
!
◦ Children exhibit higher performance in school
and attain higher levels of education
!
◦ “It may be that religion provides the strongest
force available to reverse the powerful trends
that are breaking fathers and children apart.”
21. Passing on Our Faith
The two main social entities in religious socialization: “First
are individual family households where parents predictably do
the primary socializing. Second are individual religious
congregations, where other adults can exert socializing
influences on youth.” !
(Smith with Snell, Souls in Transition, 286)
24. Bring liturgy to life and life to
liturgy (Worship)!
Connect with the community
(Connect)!
Live, learn and teach (Grow)!
Reach out to others (Serve)
What are we to do?
25. What Comes to Mind?
Who is part of the web that
connects your child with the
community? What does that
person(s) offer your child?!
For whom are you part of a web
of care, living, growing faith,
challenge, consolation, or
encouragement?
26. O Word of God, come
into this space!
O Word of God, come
send us your grace!
Open our minds, show
us your truth!
Transform our lives
anew. (Ricky Manalo, CSP)
With all this in
mind, we pray:
27. Listening: What word or
phrase strikes you?!
!
Meditating: Allow the
word or phrase to dwell
within you. Allow this
pondering to invite you
into dialogue with God
and then, in the spirit of
Pentecost, share the word
with your group.
28. Seeing: Fix your gaze on
the illumination. Ask God
to open the eyes of your
heart and enable you to see
what God wants you to see.!
!
Praying: Pray to God,
allowing for the
transformation of your
being and feelings. Give to
God what you have found
in your heart.
29. For sharing:!
The disciples invited Jesus
into their home. In what
ways is your home a place
where you journey with
Jesus, creating roots and
wings and webs of living,
growing faith?!
What is next for you and
your family in this journey?
