This document outlines seven approaches to having an encounter with Christ:
1. Preparedness: Be open-minded to what God is offering by reading upcoming lessons and being attentive.
2. Balance: Include both ritual and novelty, as well as comfort and challenge.
3. Prime learning by engaging senses, making connections, and activating multiple intelligences.
4. Present content in 7-minute chunks with "Catholic service announcements" to vary engagement.
5. Include quiet moments for personal reflection.
6. Review key concepts to reinforce learning.
7. Conclude by blessing and sending students forth, envisioning God's goodness.
The document provides information about the Alpha toolkit and resources for evangelization. It outlines:
- The Alpha course is a 10-week program used in thousands of Catholic parishes to evangelize adults through talks and small group discussions.
- There are also Student Alpha, Alpha Youth, and marriage/parenting courses available. Courses can be adapted for prisons, seniors, military.
- Resources include training, manuals, and support to run Alpha successfully as part of ongoing parish evangelization and catechesis.
This document provides information for an ALPHA session being held at St. Monica Parish in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. The session will include a meal, introductions, presentations on various topics related to Christianity, and a discussion period. Some of the topics to be covered include prayer, the Holy Spirit, resisting evil, and telling others about faith. The session aims to provide an encounter with the Christian faith through discussion of its key beliefs and principles.
Alpha Power Point Leader Training Lisa 1.1.10 Higher Versionguestd187db4
This document provides an overview and introduction to the Alpha leadership training program. It discusses the purpose of Alpha, which is to help people come to know Jesus. It reviews the history and origins of Alpha starting in the 1970s in England. It also outlines the Alpha schedule, small group structure, expectations for team members, and tips for effective listening and communication with guests. The overall message is about creating a welcoming environment where people can explore faith and ask questions.
This document provides guidance on how to hear directly from God through the gift of prophecy. It explains that prophecy is available to all believers simply through asking in faith. It shares testimonies from prison inmates who received prophecy about situations in their lives. The main article then uses the analogy of a baby nursing to illustrate how to receive prophecy - by creating a "vacuum" of faith and expectation that God will fill. It encourages believers to swallow and accept each message from God in faith to continue receiving more spiritual nourishment through prophecy.
2014 WCCCC Counselor Training (Milpitas, CA)Jim Hsia
Training for counselors. 2014 West Coast Chinese Christian Conference. Presented December 6, 2014 in Milpitas, California. Visit www.wcccc.org for more information.
90816297 difficulties-in-ministry-joyce-meyerGin Burda
Joyce Meyer discusses 12 of the most difficult things she has dealt with in ministry, including loneliness, the silent foundation-laying years, learning to handle rejection and betrayal, learning to say no, staying fresh, being consistently confident, enjoying the ministry, waiting on God's timing, having boldness to be your unique self, dealing with people, attacks against her health, and learning how to be in ministry with her husband. The document provides biblical references and personal examples for each difficulty.
This document provides an overview and training for leading Alpha courses. The key points are:
1) The purpose of Alpha is to gently and respectfully help people come to know Jesus and build Christian community.
2) Alpha uses a small group discussion format to build trust and relationships which are seen as central to its success in helping people explore faith.
3) Effective small group leadership focuses on listening without judgment, making people feel valued, and drawing out thoughts and feelings rather than providing answers. The goal is for people to experience Jesus through the community.
This document is a test from The Ambassador College Bible Correspondence Course covering lessons 5-8. It contains 25 multiple choice questions testing knowledge from those lessons. The test instructs students to choose one answer for each question, circle the corresponding letter on the test, then transfer their answers to an answer card to submit for grading. It emphasizes the importance of completing and returning the test in order to receive the next set of lessons.
The document provides information about the Alpha toolkit and resources for evangelization. It outlines:
- The Alpha course is a 10-week program used in thousands of Catholic parishes to evangelize adults through talks and small group discussions.
- There are also Student Alpha, Alpha Youth, and marriage/parenting courses available. Courses can be adapted for prisons, seniors, military.
- Resources include training, manuals, and support to run Alpha successfully as part of ongoing parish evangelization and catechesis.
This document provides information for an ALPHA session being held at St. Monica Parish in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. The session will include a meal, introductions, presentations on various topics related to Christianity, and a discussion period. Some of the topics to be covered include prayer, the Holy Spirit, resisting evil, and telling others about faith. The session aims to provide an encounter with the Christian faith through discussion of its key beliefs and principles.
Alpha Power Point Leader Training Lisa 1.1.10 Higher Versionguestd187db4
This document provides an overview and introduction to the Alpha leadership training program. It discusses the purpose of Alpha, which is to help people come to know Jesus. It reviews the history and origins of Alpha starting in the 1970s in England. It also outlines the Alpha schedule, small group structure, expectations for team members, and tips for effective listening and communication with guests. The overall message is about creating a welcoming environment where people can explore faith and ask questions.
This document provides guidance on how to hear directly from God through the gift of prophecy. It explains that prophecy is available to all believers simply through asking in faith. It shares testimonies from prison inmates who received prophecy about situations in their lives. The main article then uses the analogy of a baby nursing to illustrate how to receive prophecy - by creating a "vacuum" of faith and expectation that God will fill. It encourages believers to swallow and accept each message from God in faith to continue receiving more spiritual nourishment through prophecy.
2014 WCCCC Counselor Training (Milpitas, CA)Jim Hsia
Training for counselors. 2014 West Coast Chinese Christian Conference. Presented December 6, 2014 in Milpitas, California. Visit www.wcccc.org for more information.
90816297 difficulties-in-ministry-joyce-meyerGin Burda
Joyce Meyer discusses 12 of the most difficult things she has dealt with in ministry, including loneliness, the silent foundation-laying years, learning to handle rejection and betrayal, learning to say no, staying fresh, being consistently confident, enjoying the ministry, waiting on God's timing, having boldness to be your unique self, dealing with people, attacks against her health, and learning how to be in ministry with her husband. The document provides biblical references and personal examples for each difficulty.
This document provides an overview and training for leading Alpha courses. The key points are:
1) The purpose of Alpha is to gently and respectfully help people come to know Jesus and build Christian community.
2) Alpha uses a small group discussion format to build trust and relationships which are seen as central to its success in helping people explore faith.
3) Effective small group leadership focuses on listening without judgment, making people feel valued, and drawing out thoughts and feelings rather than providing answers. The goal is for people to experience Jesus through the community.
This document is a test from The Ambassador College Bible Correspondence Course covering lessons 5-8. It contains 25 multiple choice questions testing knowledge from those lessons. The test instructs students to choose one answer for each question, circle the corresponding letter on the test, then transfer their answers to an answer card to submit for grading. It emphasizes the importance of completing and returning the test in order to receive the next set of lessons.
This document outlines lessons from a religious education class focusing on the Ten Commandments and Filipino traditions. It includes activities for students such as listing Filipino traditions they follow and explaining their importance. Students are asked to enumerate the 10 Commandments and discuss their meanings. The document provides background information on commands like honoring God and keeping the Sabbath day holy. Students are given assignments to help explain commands and encourage obedience, such as creating their own 10 rules for a happy home.
This document outlines the mission and goals of Life Saving King Ministries, a division of Temple of Faith Ministries led by Prophetess Lori Randolph. The mission is to encourage and empower people through God's word, helping those in need. Goals include establishing an international outreach ministry, programs for family restoration and empowering abused women, and ministerial training. It also describes plans for book publications, audio resources, and upcoming speaking engagements to further the ministry's work.
This document discusses the importance of personal development for Christian leaders. It provides objectives for personal development such as helping individuals identify skills needed to set life and ministry goals, make positive decisions, and experience personal and spiritual growth. It discusses developing the self through increasing self-awareness and setting goals. A story is provided about a couple who learned English to succeed in their new community, showing how Christians must develop themselves. Reasons for personal development and models for development are explained.
This document provides guidance for gospel teaching over 5 days. Day 1 discusses various teaching methods and the importance of preparation. Day 2 focuses on the divine role of teaching in God's plan and preparing oneself spiritually. Day 3 emphasizes seeking and studying the word. Day 4 covers principles like loving those you teach, understanding individuals, and teaching by the Spirit. Day 5 is about teaching doctrine from the scriptures and helping learners take responsibility for their own spiritual growth. The overall document stresses teaching through the Spirit, by the word of God, and in a way that nourishes souls.
1) A group of teenagers helped right an overturned boat while on a ministry trip in Jamaica, reminding the author that laypeople can assist church leaders just as the teens assisted the boat operators.
2) The passage encourages readers to minister their gifts to help one another as good stewards, just as in Acts 6 when laypeople helped the apostles with the growing work of the church.
3) The document provides a daily prayer, health and safety tips, and a list of 25 critical prayer requests focusing on illnesses, accidents, and needs for salvation and deliverance. It encourages praying for these and asks God to perform miracles.
This document is the newsletter from the East Main Church of Christ in Tupelo, Mississippi dated March 31, 2020. It includes announcements about upcoming events being cancelled due to COVID-19, a daily Bible reading plan, birthdays and anniversaries, those who are sick, and the men serving for Sunday services. The main article discusses asking preachers questions about salvation and forming opinions, emphasizing testing teachings against the Bible as the standard.
- People suffer because of their inherent sinful nature which they inherited from Adam and Eve. God allows people to suffer as a consequence of sin.
- Job experienced extreme suffering including the loss of his family, health, and possessions. His friends claimed he must be suffering for secret sins, while Job maintained his innocence.
- Job learned that one should not expect rewards for good deeds or question God's wisdom during times of suffering. Maintaining humility and faith in God is most important.
This document provides an overview of a book on spiritual growth by Oluwaseun Ajayi and John Ogunsanya. It begins with a foreword by Pastor Ademola Awoyele recommending the book for helping Christians of all levels grow spiritually. The preface written by Oluwaseun discusses the book's aim to encourage spiritual growth and eliminate impediments. Chapter 1 emphasizes that growth is a duty for Christians and examines biblical figures like Samuel and Jesus Christ who consciously pursued growth. Chapter 2 outlines key pathways to spiritual growth, including studying the Word of God.
The Gospel According to Jesus - Session #10 Mark 2:18-22Grace Canberra
1. The document discusses implementing revelation through practice rather than just listening.
2. It emphasizes that practice is needed to move from being a spiritual child just listening to lessons to a spiritual mature person who can discern God's will.
3. The section on Mark 2 analyzes Jesus' teaching that religious rituals must flow from relationship with God rather than being stand-alone practices, and that new revelation requires new implementations not just old forms.
The document discusses how men are now considered the "weaker sex" in terms of health. It provides the example of Doug Devaney, who had chest pains from angina but did not seek further medical help, instead continuing his normal activities. Men are less likely than women to seek medical help due to attitudes that they should not show weakness or vulnerability. Experts suggest educating men to change these attitudes and making healthcare systems more accessible to encourage men to prioritize their health.
The document is a test for lessons 9-12 of the Ambassador College Bible Correspondence Course. It contains 25 multiple choice questions testing knowledge from the previous four lessons. The test instructs students to choose one answer for each question, circle the corresponding letter, and then transfer their answers to a test answer card to submit for grading. A score of 75% or higher is needed to receive the next four lessons. The test aims to help students review and apply what they have learned about important biblical topics like repentance, conversion, God's law, and righteousness.
Philippians 4:8-9. Secrets of optimistic people. Optimistic people express gratitude, optimistic people volunteer, optimistic people notice the good, optimistic people change negative self-talk.
This document provides study notes on Christian personal development from the Pastoral Leadership Academy. It discusses why Christians should engage in self-development, defining it as allowing God to guide personal growth. The notes explain that while the world focuses on self, Christians should renew their mind and live transformed by God. Personal development helps Christians become disciplined warriors for God by focusing on God, others, and positive thinking. Key issues for Christian personal development are finding mentors, developing positive thinking through Scripture, and using affirmations to harness the power of one's words. The overall message is that personal development, when done with the right heart motives of pleasing God and serving others, can help Christians become all God created them to be.
Seminar 101: Introduction to Outreach and FishingBonn UBF
This document discusses strategies for effective outreach and fishing. It begins by defining outreach as sharing the gospel in daily life and fishing as actively inviting people to Bible studies. It then explains why fishing is important for reproducing disciples and maintaining a young workforce. The document outlines UBF's successful fishing principles, including praying before fishing and using outreach programs. It proposes a strategy of using existing relationships, making a great first impression, developing conversation skills, and practical tactics like creating multiple encounters. The conclusion emphasizes possessing Jesus' personal grace and having a shepherd's heart for lost souls.
The document provides guidance on discipleship through the SIMPLE approach of spending time with God in prayer, meditation, and journaling. It also discusses how to effectively share insights from one's journal by summarizing key points, validating them from Scripture, evaluating their relevance, preparing how to communicate them, and doing so with conviction. The overall message is on developing godly habits through spiritual disciplines and ministry.
Most of you reading this will be seeking help in nurturing a learning disciple.
However, some of you may be looking for help in a self-led journey of discipleship using
this concept. If God permits I hope to take some of this manual and develop a walkthrough
of the study separately. My intent in this work will be to help you with insights
and information so as to add clarity, depth and understanding to the journey you will be
leading. So let’s begin with the Introduction.
Personal development for spiritual efficacy in life and ministryleadershipmgtservice
This document discusses the importance of personal development for spiritual efficacy in life and ministry. It makes the case that personal growth and development is necessary for Christians to renew their minds, walk in God's abundance, add value to others' lives, and live disciplined lives. True personal development done with the motive to please God and serve others can enhance one's Christ-centeredness. The document outlines key areas for personal growth including character, capacity, competence, contribution, and connection. It notes that without consistent development, one's abilities and ministry can stagnate. The imperatives and principles of personal development are described.
Developing Your Spiritual Senses ScriptLRMMissions
This document provides a visual lesson to help prepare children to be used in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It discusses developing our spiritual senses so that we can recognize God's voice and see visions. It notes that strongholds in our thinking and emotional bondages can hinder recognizing God's voice. But with God's help, we can pull down strongholds and be freed from bondages. Then we will be ready to obey when God speaks through our spirit, uses our mouth to speak, our hands to act, or our feet to go where He leads. The goal is to train children to be "in tune" with God and freely use their spiritual gifts to serve Him.
The document provides instructions for a weekly Bible study program involving parents and children. Each week focuses on a chapter from Romans and includes assigning a color for the week's theme, reading a short Bible story together, memorizing a verse, and discussing 7 questions related to the theme. The questions guide participants to discuss the key points of the Gospel and how it leads to salvation by faith in Jesus Christ.
Personal development for spiritual efficacy in life and ministry leadershipmgtservice
1) Personal development is important for Christians to renew their minds, walk in God's abundant life, add value to others, live disciplined lives, and withstand negative influences.
2) Personal development covers spiritual, emotional, mental, social, and communication maturity and involves character building, attitudinal changes, and equipping oneself for life and ministry.
3) Lack of personal development can lead to stagnation, decay, incompetence, immaturity, and inability to minister effectively or lead others.
This document contains reflections on faith, spirituality, and discipleship. It discusses the importance of opening the door of faith through proclaiming God's word and allowing grace to transform the heart. It emphasizes living as witnesses through love, forgiveness, and blessing others. The overall message is about strengthening one's relationship with God and living out the call to discipleship.
The document discusses Catholic identity and saints, including St. Peter Damian and his charitable works, and how catechesis is nourished through understanding Scripture, celebrating liturgy, and learning from the lives of saints and faithful Christians. It also includes prayers, poems, and reflections on God and spirituality.
This document outlines lessons from a religious education class focusing on the Ten Commandments and Filipino traditions. It includes activities for students such as listing Filipino traditions they follow and explaining their importance. Students are asked to enumerate the 10 Commandments and discuss their meanings. The document provides background information on commands like honoring God and keeping the Sabbath day holy. Students are given assignments to help explain commands and encourage obedience, such as creating their own 10 rules for a happy home.
This document outlines the mission and goals of Life Saving King Ministries, a division of Temple of Faith Ministries led by Prophetess Lori Randolph. The mission is to encourage and empower people through God's word, helping those in need. Goals include establishing an international outreach ministry, programs for family restoration and empowering abused women, and ministerial training. It also describes plans for book publications, audio resources, and upcoming speaking engagements to further the ministry's work.
This document discusses the importance of personal development for Christian leaders. It provides objectives for personal development such as helping individuals identify skills needed to set life and ministry goals, make positive decisions, and experience personal and spiritual growth. It discusses developing the self through increasing self-awareness and setting goals. A story is provided about a couple who learned English to succeed in their new community, showing how Christians must develop themselves. Reasons for personal development and models for development are explained.
This document provides guidance for gospel teaching over 5 days. Day 1 discusses various teaching methods and the importance of preparation. Day 2 focuses on the divine role of teaching in God's plan and preparing oneself spiritually. Day 3 emphasizes seeking and studying the word. Day 4 covers principles like loving those you teach, understanding individuals, and teaching by the Spirit. Day 5 is about teaching doctrine from the scriptures and helping learners take responsibility for their own spiritual growth. The overall document stresses teaching through the Spirit, by the word of God, and in a way that nourishes souls.
1) A group of teenagers helped right an overturned boat while on a ministry trip in Jamaica, reminding the author that laypeople can assist church leaders just as the teens assisted the boat operators.
2) The passage encourages readers to minister their gifts to help one another as good stewards, just as in Acts 6 when laypeople helped the apostles with the growing work of the church.
3) The document provides a daily prayer, health and safety tips, and a list of 25 critical prayer requests focusing on illnesses, accidents, and needs for salvation and deliverance. It encourages praying for these and asks God to perform miracles.
This document is the newsletter from the East Main Church of Christ in Tupelo, Mississippi dated March 31, 2020. It includes announcements about upcoming events being cancelled due to COVID-19, a daily Bible reading plan, birthdays and anniversaries, those who are sick, and the men serving for Sunday services. The main article discusses asking preachers questions about salvation and forming opinions, emphasizing testing teachings against the Bible as the standard.
- People suffer because of their inherent sinful nature which they inherited from Adam and Eve. God allows people to suffer as a consequence of sin.
- Job experienced extreme suffering including the loss of his family, health, and possessions. His friends claimed he must be suffering for secret sins, while Job maintained his innocence.
- Job learned that one should not expect rewards for good deeds or question God's wisdom during times of suffering. Maintaining humility and faith in God is most important.
This document provides an overview of a book on spiritual growth by Oluwaseun Ajayi and John Ogunsanya. It begins with a foreword by Pastor Ademola Awoyele recommending the book for helping Christians of all levels grow spiritually. The preface written by Oluwaseun discusses the book's aim to encourage spiritual growth and eliminate impediments. Chapter 1 emphasizes that growth is a duty for Christians and examines biblical figures like Samuel and Jesus Christ who consciously pursued growth. Chapter 2 outlines key pathways to spiritual growth, including studying the Word of God.
The Gospel According to Jesus - Session #10 Mark 2:18-22Grace Canberra
1. The document discusses implementing revelation through practice rather than just listening.
2. It emphasizes that practice is needed to move from being a spiritual child just listening to lessons to a spiritual mature person who can discern God's will.
3. The section on Mark 2 analyzes Jesus' teaching that religious rituals must flow from relationship with God rather than being stand-alone practices, and that new revelation requires new implementations not just old forms.
The document discusses how men are now considered the "weaker sex" in terms of health. It provides the example of Doug Devaney, who had chest pains from angina but did not seek further medical help, instead continuing his normal activities. Men are less likely than women to seek medical help due to attitudes that they should not show weakness or vulnerability. Experts suggest educating men to change these attitudes and making healthcare systems more accessible to encourage men to prioritize their health.
The document is a test for lessons 9-12 of the Ambassador College Bible Correspondence Course. It contains 25 multiple choice questions testing knowledge from the previous four lessons. The test instructs students to choose one answer for each question, circle the corresponding letter, and then transfer their answers to a test answer card to submit for grading. A score of 75% or higher is needed to receive the next four lessons. The test aims to help students review and apply what they have learned about important biblical topics like repentance, conversion, God's law, and righteousness.
Philippians 4:8-9. Secrets of optimistic people. Optimistic people express gratitude, optimistic people volunteer, optimistic people notice the good, optimistic people change negative self-talk.
This document provides study notes on Christian personal development from the Pastoral Leadership Academy. It discusses why Christians should engage in self-development, defining it as allowing God to guide personal growth. The notes explain that while the world focuses on self, Christians should renew their mind and live transformed by God. Personal development helps Christians become disciplined warriors for God by focusing on God, others, and positive thinking. Key issues for Christian personal development are finding mentors, developing positive thinking through Scripture, and using affirmations to harness the power of one's words. The overall message is that personal development, when done with the right heart motives of pleasing God and serving others, can help Christians become all God created them to be.
Seminar 101: Introduction to Outreach and FishingBonn UBF
This document discusses strategies for effective outreach and fishing. It begins by defining outreach as sharing the gospel in daily life and fishing as actively inviting people to Bible studies. It then explains why fishing is important for reproducing disciples and maintaining a young workforce. The document outlines UBF's successful fishing principles, including praying before fishing and using outreach programs. It proposes a strategy of using existing relationships, making a great first impression, developing conversation skills, and practical tactics like creating multiple encounters. The conclusion emphasizes possessing Jesus' personal grace and having a shepherd's heart for lost souls.
The document provides guidance on discipleship through the SIMPLE approach of spending time with God in prayer, meditation, and journaling. It also discusses how to effectively share insights from one's journal by summarizing key points, validating them from Scripture, evaluating their relevance, preparing how to communicate them, and doing so with conviction. The overall message is on developing godly habits through spiritual disciplines and ministry.
Most of you reading this will be seeking help in nurturing a learning disciple.
However, some of you may be looking for help in a self-led journey of discipleship using
this concept. If God permits I hope to take some of this manual and develop a walkthrough
of the study separately. My intent in this work will be to help you with insights
and information so as to add clarity, depth and understanding to the journey you will be
leading. So let’s begin with the Introduction.
Personal development for spiritual efficacy in life and ministryleadershipmgtservice
This document discusses the importance of personal development for spiritual efficacy in life and ministry. It makes the case that personal growth and development is necessary for Christians to renew their minds, walk in God's abundance, add value to others' lives, and live disciplined lives. True personal development done with the motive to please God and serve others can enhance one's Christ-centeredness. The document outlines key areas for personal growth including character, capacity, competence, contribution, and connection. It notes that without consistent development, one's abilities and ministry can stagnate. The imperatives and principles of personal development are described.
Developing Your Spiritual Senses ScriptLRMMissions
This document provides a visual lesson to help prepare children to be used in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It discusses developing our spiritual senses so that we can recognize God's voice and see visions. It notes that strongholds in our thinking and emotional bondages can hinder recognizing God's voice. But with God's help, we can pull down strongholds and be freed from bondages. Then we will be ready to obey when God speaks through our spirit, uses our mouth to speak, our hands to act, or our feet to go where He leads. The goal is to train children to be "in tune" with God and freely use their spiritual gifts to serve Him.
The document provides instructions for a weekly Bible study program involving parents and children. Each week focuses on a chapter from Romans and includes assigning a color for the week's theme, reading a short Bible story together, memorizing a verse, and discussing 7 questions related to the theme. The questions guide participants to discuss the key points of the Gospel and how it leads to salvation by faith in Jesus Christ.
Personal development for spiritual efficacy in life and ministry leadershipmgtservice
1) Personal development is important for Christians to renew their minds, walk in God's abundant life, add value to others, live disciplined lives, and withstand negative influences.
2) Personal development covers spiritual, emotional, mental, social, and communication maturity and involves character building, attitudinal changes, and equipping oneself for life and ministry.
3) Lack of personal development can lead to stagnation, decay, incompetence, immaturity, and inability to minister effectively or lead others.
This document contains reflections on faith, spirituality, and discipleship. It discusses the importance of opening the door of faith through proclaiming God's word and allowing grace to transform the heart. It emphasizes living as witnesses through love, forgiveness, and blessing others. The overall message is about strengthening one's relationship with God and living out the call to discipleship.
The document discusses Catholic identity and saints, including St. Peter Damian and his charitable works, and how catechesis is nourished through understanding Scripture, celebrating liturgy, and learning from the lives of saints and faithful Christians. It also includes prayers, poems, and reflections on God and spirituality.
This presentation was given on August 10, 2013 to the parish catechetical leaders in Savannah, GA. The first half is the importance of continually forming yourself and the second half is about forming your catechists . Ongoing formation is important for all of us.
Recent Developments and Analysis of Electromagnetic Metamaterial with all of ...IOSR Journals
Abstract: Recent advances in metamaterials (MMs) research have highlighted the possibility to create novel
devices with electromagnetic functionality. The metamaterial have the power which can easily construct
materials with a user-designed EM response with a particular target frequency. This is the important
phenomena of THz frequency region that can make a considerable progress in design fabrication, and define the
characteristics of MMs at THz frequencies. This article illustrates the latest advancements of THz MMs
research.
Key word: Metamaterials (MMs), Terahertz (THz).
The document discusses Catholic identity and saints, including St. Peter Damian and his charitable works, and how catechesis is nourished through understanding Scripture, celebrating liturgy, and learning from the lives of saints and faithful Christians. It also includes prayers, poems, and reflections on God and spirituality.
The document contains credits and links to 14 photos shared on Flickr under various Creative Commons licenses. The photos cover a range of subjects from nature scenes to portraits. All include the photographer name and license information.
How to Start a Day in a Good and Happy Way
Waking up to see another day is a blessing. Don't take it for granted. Make it count and be happy that you're alive.
Every day is a new day and even if something was wrong yesterday, we can get it right today
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” ― Mother Teresa
When you open your eyes take a half-smile and then give yourself a good morning wish to fully wake up.
http://howtobehappy.guru/how-to-start-a-day-in-a-good-and-happy-way/
Spend a few minutes concentrating on your breathing and relaxing your body.
Do not jump out of bed and start the day as if you were living in autopilot mode.
Be aware of what you are doing, start to live the present, remember Happiness is in the present moment
Decide your first thought. Do not let the first thought decide the course of your day
Remember that thoughts create our emotions and moods.
Drink a glass of water on an empty stomach, warm water or at room temperature. Why?
Because our body after all the hours of sleep can be easily dehydrated
Have breakfast. Breakfast is really the most important meal of the day.
Decide to have a Happy and Good day and
Don't Let Anything or Anyone Ruin Your Happiness!
Click here if you would like to know more
http://howtobehappy.guru/how-to-start-a-day-in-a-good-and-happy-way/
A presentation I prepared for a workshop on inclusive spirituality, deepening your faith, and relating to people who have different traditions from yours. :)
The document provides information on spirituality for family life ministers. It defines spirituality as a conscious relationship with God through practices that foster Christian discipleship. It emphasizes that spirituality involves being in community and realizing one's identity as a beloved child of God through baptism. It also discusses developing a personal rule of life through contemplative practices and devotions to guide one's spiritual growth in a balanced way. The document provides resources for family life ministers to cultivate their spirituality.
This facilitator's guide provides instructions for leading sessions on Theology of the Body. The sessions involve listening to presentations, participating in small group discussions, and praying together. The goal is to help participants understand that the human body reveals profound theological truths about God's plan for human sexuality, marriage, and our eternal destiny. Participants are encouraged to reflect on how their views of sexuality have been shaped by culture and to consider embracing a more liberating biblical vision.
The document provides an overview of a basic course for lay speaking ministries in The United Methodist Church. It covers topics like the priesthood of all believers, spiritual gifts, servant leadership, caring ministries, communication skills, and spreading the gospel. Each session includes goals, discussions, exercises and closing prayers on the topic. Spiritual disciplines like study, prayer and sharing one's faith are emphasized.
The New Basic Course Lsm Pp 2009 Revised For Websdowney
The document provides an overview of a basic course for lay speaking ministries in the United Methodist Church. It covers topics like the priesthood of all believers, spiritual gifts, servant leadership, caring ministries, communication skills, and spreading the gospel. Each session has goals, discussions, exercises and closing prayers on the topic. Spiritual disciplines like study, prayer and sharing one's faith are emphasized.
This document provides guidance for small group leaders. It discusses the purpose of small groups as deepening relationships with Jesus and empowering people. It emphasizes listening to group members, creating a trusting environment, and focusing on community rather than oneself. The document offers tips for effective leadership, such as treating members with respect, asking open-ended questions, and allowing space for personal growth without judgment. Throughout, it stresses creating an atmosphere of care, confidentiality, and spiritual growth through friendship.
"Catechist: Echoes God's Word through Integral Evagelization"Virginia Raña
The document discusses the role and characteristics of a catechist. It emphasizes that catechists are called by God to serve as witnesses of God's goodness and love. They recognize their role in sharing in God's mission by finding new ways to evangelize and using teaching methods relevant to today's context. The document outlines various techniques catechists can use to motivate learning, such as visual aids, stories, games, music and art. It also discusses the importance of asking good questions to provoke discussion and reflection. Overall, the document provides guidance for catechists to fulfill their role as ministers of God's word.
This document provides an overview of a catechist initial formation day. It begins with introductions and discusses the purpose of the day which is for catechists to discover their identity, understand their role, observe teaching methods, and continue their own faith formation. Various topics are then covered, including a catechist's call, their role as teacher, prayer leader, storyteller and witness for social justice. Guidance documents for catechesis are referenced. The day aims to equip catechists and remind them that the Spirit is working through their ministry.
The document outlines Jesus' approach to sharing the Good News which included serving people, inspiring confidence, drawing out their spiritual desire, clarifying the message, bringing people to decision, nurturing new believers, and expecting disciples to reproduce by going into all the world to share the Good News. It provides examples of how Jesus engaged people and communicated the message of God's kingdom.
In this second of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop help in Sacele on September 1,2012 we answered the question “How Did I Begin to Disciple Someone?. We started by looking at things we should take into consideration even before we start discipling someone like how we should model Jesus, the importance of focusing on relationships and the goal of what we do in discipleship. We then went on to look at five key things we should do to help those we are discipling to get off to a good start.
The document discusses the role of membership professionals and committees in cultivating a culture of inclusivity and radical hospitality in congregations. It emphasizes that welcoming newcomers is everyone's responsibility, and provides tips like avoiding insider language, having introductions at meetings, and knowing the congregational identity. The document also lists resources on lay leadership, radical hospitality, and membership ministry blogs, and invites participants to reflect on how their membership work is a ministry.
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1. Open the Doors:
Seven Approaches
to an Encounter
with Christ
Leland Nagel
Executive
Director
2. A L i t a n y o f t h e W a y
Prayer for the Journey
As Jesus sought the quiet of the desert,
Teach us to pray.
As Jesus washed the feet of his disciples,
Teach us to love.
As Jesus promised Paradise to the thief on
the cross,
Teach us to hope.
As the child Jesus sat among the
elders in the temple,
Teach us to seek answers.
3. A L i t a n y o f t h e W a y
Prayer for the Journey
As Jesus in the garden opened his mind and
heart to God's will,
Teach us to listen.
As Jesus reflected on the Law and the Prophets,
Teach us to learn.
As Jesus used parables to reveal the
mysteries of the Kingdom,
Teach us to teach.
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
4. All you holy men and women
Pray for us.
Catholic saints are
holy people and
human people who
lived extraordinary
lives. Each saint the
Church honors responded
to God's invitation to use
his or her unique gifts.
God calls each one of us
to be a saint .
AmericanCatholic.org
5. Saint Pulcheria
Empress (399-453)
• Ruled as partner and tutor to her
younger brother at age fifteen when
their father died – named Augusta
• Took a vow of perpetual celibacy - thus
shielding herself from the intrigue of
potential suitors
• Built and endowed many churches, including
three devoted to the mother of God,
as well as hospitals and
shelters for the poor.
6. More Saints of the Day
St. Salvius of Albi, St. Achilleus, Bl. Agnes Takea, Bl.
Agnes Tsao-Kouy, Bl. Angelus Orsucci, Bl. Anthony
Kiun, Bl. Anthony of Korea, Bl. Anthony Sanga, Bl.
Anthony Vom, St. Apollinaris Franco, St. Autbert,
Bl. Bartholomew Shikiemon, St. Barypsabas, St.
Candida the Younger, St. Cosmas of Aphrodisia, Bl.
Damien Yamiki, Bl. Dominic Nakano, St. Dominic
Shamada, St. Finian, St. Francis de Morales, St.
Frithestan, Bl. Gundislavus Fusai, St. Hyacinth
Orfanel, Bl. John Kingoku, Bl. John of Korea, St.
Joseph of St. Hyacinth, St. Leo Satsuma, Bl. Louis
Kawara. Bl. Lucy de Freitas
7. More Saints of the Day
Bl. Louis Kawara, Bl. Lucy de Freitas, Bl. Mary
Tokuan & Mary Choun, Bl. Mary Tanaura, Bl.
Mary Tokuan & Mary Choun, St. Menodora,
Bl. Michael Shumpo, Bl. Michael Yamiki, St.
Nemesian, Felix, and Companions, Bl. Paul
Tanaka, St. Peter Martinez, Bl. Peter Nangashi, Bl.
Peter of Avila, Bl. Peter Sampo, Bl. Peter Sanga, Bl.
Richard of St. Ann, Bl. Sebastian Kimura, Bl. Thecla
Nangashi, St. Theodard of Maastricht, Bl. Thomas
of the Holy Rosary, Bl. Thomas Sherwood,
http://www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php St. Veranus of Vence
8. OPEN THE DOORS
God is constantly
knocking at the gate
of my heart
to invite me to go
beyond the state I
have reached,
because my whole life
should be a journey
on the way to Love.
- Charles Cardinal Journet
9.
10. OPEN THE DOORS:
Seven Approaches to an
Encounter with Christ
Why “Encounter”?
The catechist
•Has encountered Christ
•Has been converted by Christ
•Follows Christ
•Shares in Christ’s life and mission
•Possesses a living social conscience
•Well-rooted in the cultural environment
NDC, no. 21 C, p. 65
11. God is incredibly in love with
you.
“For most of my life I have struggled to find
God, to know God, to love God. I have tried
hard to follow the guidelines of the spiritual
life — pray always, work for others, read
the Scriptures — and to avoid the many
temptations to dissipate myself. I have failed
many times but always tried again,
even when I was close to
despair.”
12. God is incredibly in love
with you.
“Now I wonder whether I have sufficiently
realized that during all this time God has
been trying to find me, to know me, and
to love me. The question is not ‘How am I
to find God?’ but ‘How am I to let myself
be found by him?’ …The question is not ‘How
am I to love God?’ but ‘How am I to let
myself be loved by God?’”
– Henri J. M. Nouwen,
“The Return of the Prodigal Son”, p.
13. Seven Approaches
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
14. First Approach
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
15. PREPAREDNESS:
Open Your Mind to What God is Offering;
Then Stop, Look, and Listen
READ the next week’s lesson as soon as
you finish this week’s class/gathering.
Now you know what you are looking for
•Find ideas in what you read
•Hear things to use from
»People you encounter/Conversations
»Programs on the radio/TV/Videos
God is always talking – You need to
16. Second Approach
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort
and Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
17. Balance: Ritual and Novelty,
Comfort and Challenge, Safety and Risk
BALANCE IS IMPORTANT
•RITUAL – provides structure and comfort. We
feel safe because we know what is going to
happen. We are comforted.
Too much ritual and it becomes boring.
Ritual can become routine, that’s a slippery
slope to getting into a rut.
•NOVELTY - provides a newness, excitement, risk,
unexpected delights and challenges.
18. Starting Class
ENGAGE AS MANY SENSES AS POSSIBLE
•Have music playing in the background when
they enter.
•Prominent place for Scripture/Bible
•Light some incense
•Strike a chime/ring a bell
• Process in the Bible & Open to the passage
• Strike a chime/ring a bell
• Light a candle
• Strike a chime/ring a bell
19. Rules for Using Chimes
Quiet within one (1) minute
• Strike the chimes, in a sequence of 3
• Wait thirty (30) seconds and look lovingly
at those present – NO DAGGER EYES
• Strike the chimes in the same sequence
• Wait twenty (20) seconds and continue to look
lovingly and calmly at those present
• Strike the chimes in the same sequence
• Wait ten (10) seconds, look
• lovingly and then begin, “Thank you…”
20. Third Approach
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections,
Engage the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
21. Prime the Pump,
Make Connections, Engage the Senses,
Activate Learning Styles
• Prime the Pump - to do something in
order to make something succeed.
To get ready. Get their attention.
– Clue may be in Opening Prayer
– Might come from homework
– Prop may be on the desk
–Word written on the board
– Picture on the wall
– Story may be shared
22. Prime the Pump,
Make Connections, Engage the Senses,
Activate Learning Styles
• What’s going on in their lives
• What’s happening at school
• What are they watching
• What/Who are they listening to
• What are they reading
• What’s being talked/texted about
HOW DO YOU FIND THIS OUT?
Awareness*Pay Attention *Awareness
23. Prime the Pump,
Make Connections, Engage the Senses,
Activate Learning Styles
• Listen to a piece of music
• Show a picture
• Watch a video clip
• View something from YouTube
• Pass around an object
• Engage in a ritual action: Water, oil,
bread, incense, candle, Bible
• Get up and move around the room
26. Prime the Pump,
Make Connections, Engage the Senses,
Activate Learning Styles
• Howard Gardner, Multiple Intelligences
27. Fourth Approach
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
28. Seven-Minute Chunks with
Catholic Service Announcements (CSA)
Never talk more than seven (7) minutes
without changing something/CSA.
•Change where you are standing
•Change their focus
•Change their body position
•Change your presentation style
• Catholic Service Announcements (CSA)
Actual Bulletin Announcement, Quote,
Poem, Definition, If God was like…
29. Fifth Approach
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
30. Quiet Moments for Reflection
• Start with small increments and
background music.
• Lectio Divina – Just one word/phrase
• Use questions – let them write/draw
• Guided meditation
• What would you do?
• Forced Choices with a reason – Is prayer
more like a window or a closet?
31. Sixth Approach
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
32. Review
• Have them read the key concepts to each
other – Two lines, one keeps rotating
• What are two things you remember from
the last 30 minutes. Partner & then again
• Print definitions on cards, distribute, move
around, when music stops, share what is on
our card, start walking until music stops,
new partners (repeat) and again.
33. Seventh Approach
1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed
34. Go Forth Blessed
It was the last words she ever said
to him.
When she came out,
she made a vow.
“I walked out into life. I will never say
anything that couldn’t stand as
the last thing I will ever say.”
35. Dead Man Walking
"I want the last
face you see in this
world to be the
face of love, so you
look at me when
they do this thing.
I'll be the face of
love for you."
-Sr. Helen
36. The Elements of a Blessing
The first element in any blessing is that
there has to be a relationship with God.
When we bless, when we ask for goodness ,
we ask from the source of all goodness,
we ask God. When things are going well in
our lives – when the road seems to rise and
meet us – our relationship with God will
be positive. Cursing is the furthest
thing from our minds.
37. The Elements of a Blessing
When things are not going so well in our
lives – when the road does not rise to
meet us – everything in life can seem like
an uphill struggle. It is during these times that
we run the risk of losing our relationship
with God. If we allow this to happen, we are
unable to bless. We become like the
embittered psalmist who can only curse.
Relationship with and belief in God
are essential to blessing.
38. The Elements of a Blessing
The second element in a blessing is the
ritual of transfer of the blessing or the
goodness. Historically, this transfer of the
blessing takes place physically through
words that we pronounce and gestures
that we make, such as uplifted arms or actual
laying-on of hands. The person giving the
blessing transfers the blessing in such a
manner that it will somehow be
experienced by the receiver.
39. The Elements of a Blessing
The sense of touch, whether it is the wind
at your back, the sun shining upon your
face or the firm hand of a person signing
your forehead, can convey an enormous
life-sustaining power. A blessing is the
bridge between heaven and earth.
The transfer of the divine
that occurs when we bless
is truly a sacred moment.
40. The Elements of a Blessing
The third element of a blessing is the
enhancement of the receiver, wherein we
envision the goodness of the blessing. Even
Jesus, when he pronounced the Beatitudes,
envisioned a goodness that would give
comfort and hope to millennia of believers.
We have in our possession the ability to envision
virtually any future for humanity. The power
to bless is incredibly awesome. It is the
vision of divine enhancement, of a
people resting in the palm of God’s
41. Go Forth Blessed
• Your turn
• Imagine me facing you and I have my
hand on your shoulder.
• I am looking you in the eyes as I pray the
blessing.
• When I am finished I will sign you on the
forehead saying, “I bless you in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit” and you will respond,
“AMEN.”
42. Go Forth Blessed
May you arise each day with a voice of
blessing whispering in your heart.
May you find harmony between your
soul and your life.
May there be kindness in your gaze
when you look within.
May you know that though the storm
might rage, not a hair of your head
will be harmed.
May memory bless and protect you.
To Bless the Space Between Us, John O’Donohue
43. Go Forth Blessed
YOU CAN DO THAT MANY WAYS
•Individually as they leave the room
•Stretch forth your arms and bless them all
together as a group.
•Have them bless one other person and be blessed
by the other – they repeat after you.
• Give them blessings that they pray over
one another
Give them a blessing to take home-bless themselves
44. Go Forth Blessed
WHY?
• Despite all the darkness, human hope is
based on the instinct that at the deepest
level of reality some intimate kindness
holds sway. This is the heart of blessing.
To believe in blessing is to believe that our
being here, our very presence in the world, is
itself the first gift, the primal blessing.
• -John O'Donohue
45. REVIEW: Seven
Approaches1. Preparedness: Open Your Mind to What God
is Offering; Then Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Balance: Ritual and Novelty, Comfort and
Challenge, Safety and Risk
3. Prime the Pump, Make Connections, Engage
the Senses, Activate Learning Styles
4. Seven-Minute Chunks with Catholic Service
Announcements
5. Quiet Moments for Reflection
6. Review
7. Go Forth Blessed