Indy Christian .com -- Daily Internet Starting-line: 08/01/2005

NonProfit News for the Week...

[God bless you, Bryan, for publishing this great newsletter each week!]

God's Word

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

Proverbs 23:4-5
NIV

God's Word

No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, b ut only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back--whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: Watch!

Mark 13:32-37
NIV

Katrina comes ashore... Christians pray and...

Get the latest reports, analyses, and ways you can help most...

[continued at Christian Emergency Network]

God's Word

Therefore prophesy and say to them: "This is what the Sovereign LORD says: O my people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. Then you, my people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the LORD have spoken, and I have done it, declares the LORD."

Ezekiel 37:12-14
NIV

Update from Indy: About Those Emails...

[excerpted from WashingtonDC-based 'GetReligion.org']

"This is an update on the alleged Indianapolis Star discrimination case from Baptist Press, which is a denominational source on the right, but it contains info that many readers will find interesting. Here is the Gannett side, via the Des Moines Register. Lots and lots of details here, too.

The key news..." [continued at GetReligion.org]

Caedmon's Call Coming...

Coming Oct.6th...

[continued at Indiana Christian News]

Politician blasts gay marriage, divorce

[excerpted from FortWayne.com]

EVANSVILLE — U.S. Rep. John Hostettler told a gathering of clergy that divorce is as dangerous to society as gay marriage and that churches are essential to strengthening families.

“The picture of marriage is the picture of Christian salvation,” Hostettler, R-Ind., said Tuesday. “Any diminishing of that notion — whether homosexual marriage or any other degradation of marriage — is something we must fight in public policy.”...

[continued at FortWayne.com]

Related link to Indiana Family Institute.

Wheeler Mission asks for your help

Excerpts from mail received from Rick Alvis, Exec. Dir. of Wheeler Mission...
Fri, Aug 26, 2005 at 9:35 AM

Never in my career have I sent an email to everyone on my mailing list, but an important matter is coming before the City-County Council, and I need your help.

Several months ago, Wheeler Mission made an offer to purchase four acres of property at 2801 South Penn to build a new Women and Children's Center, pending proper zoning. Our zoning request went before the Department of Metropolitan Development and was passed by a vote of 4-3. That vote now has to be ratified by the City-County Council. Dane Mahern, who is the Councilor of the district in which this site resides, has decided to oppose the rezoning. Wheeler has met several times with Dane and his constituents, but both parties failed to come an agreement on the number of women to be served at the site.

The petition must now go before the full Council to affirm or deny rezoning. This important meeting is scheduled to take place this Monday, August 29.

Council members have only heard from the remonstrators. They have not heard much from our donors or people supporting this project. This is where you come in.

My request to you is to pick up the phone immediately and call any--and every--member of the Council you know to request that they support the rezoning. There is no need to call the Mayor's office, as the Mayor supports the project.

[Read the FAQ sheet provided by Wheeler Mission]

[Here is the entire council, including email addresses.]

Telling YOUR Story...

This is a page of quick video training clips on writing your testimony. And they'll help you publish your 'story' as well.

And no matter where your testimony is published, we'd like to link folks to it. Email us.

We have a number of Indianapolis testimonies already compiled at DoYouKnowForSure.com. Check 'em out. See if you know any of these folks.

God's Word

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Psalms 19:1
NIV

The Times Speaks: "No Miracles Allowed"

[excerpting from GetReligion.org]

“The Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be.”

This is, of course, the famous credo used time and time again by the late Dr. Carl Sagan. What has always fascinated me about this statement is its open use of religious — even creedal — form and its willingness to launch beyond the rules of science and into a kind of anti-theology.

How, in a lab, can one prove under the rules of science that the material world is all there is? How does one run scientific experiments in the past? And how in the world does one claim to be able to test the future?

Sagan knew what he was doing, of course. I had a chance to ask him about it. He knew his famous Cosmos series was making an argument that the scientific evidence backed up these sweeping truth claims that carried him far outside the rules of research. He believed he had the facts on his side and, thus, he was willing to make a leap of faith from facts to a larger philosophy. Then he became an evangelist for this philosophical point of view.

I was reminded of Sagan while reading the massive New York Times series on how the priesthood of modern science is responding to the rebels gathered under the banner of Intelligent Design. Click here to go to a clearinghouse page for all of the Gray Lady’s efforts on this issue in the recent past.

Clearly we are in the midst of a blitz. Cages have been rattled... [continued at GetReligion.org]

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Hoosier connection: The newest writer on 'Get Religion' is Daniel Pulliam, a Washington writer for Government Executive, former editor of Butler University's online 'DawgNet', and son of Indianapolis Star journalist, Russ Pulliam. Read Daniel's recent article, "Indulgences in the Land of Luther".

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IndyChristian.com Note: I recently watched the first of a Nova series on PBS called "Origins"... anxious to see which theory of 'origins' they would postulate. They used a 4.5 billion-year timeline, equating it to 24 hours on a clock, and then positioned each key 'event' on the clockface.

In the end, though, I was disappointed. They had successfully danced with the elephant all evening, but avoided his feet... the question of 'origin'... i.e. the beginning... 'What caused (their) clock to tick from 12:00:00 to 12:00:01?"

The Times article perhaps suggests the reason for this glaring omission... "Sorry, no miracles allowed."

God's Word

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
NIV

Colson's prison ministry blurs party lines...

Russ Pulliam, IndyStar

"Known as the hatchet man when he worked for President Nixon, Charles Colson has been transformed, and the Republican Party has changed with him..."

[continued at IndyStar.com]

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IndyChristian.com Ed.Note: For those of you involved in, or interested in, prison ministry -- or related ministries -- mark your calendar for Sept.13th, as Transform Indiana ministry network (of networks) again picks up the topic... "Breaking Out of the Jail Cycle". This will be a special invite for pastors in the area to come to the table and get involved praying & planning together. September's meeting will convene at noon (til 2pm) on the campus of Crossroads Bible College (map).

Monthly MAC CityReaching Telecon Call...

Just a quick note here, to advise everyone they might enjoy hearing from the monthly teleconference call among city-reachers across the country -- the notes are posted at Mission America's CityReaching Blog. Enjoy. And if any of you would like to participate on the call directly -- let me know. These are great folks, and encouraging reports from cities everywhere.

[Btw, we may be taking a van-load of pastors/leaders to Chicago in October for the annual Mission America conference -- let us know if you'd be interested.]

Walk for Life...

God's Word

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Isaiah 53:3-6
NIV

God's Word

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared.

Proverbs 22:24-25
NIV

God's Word

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Matthew 10:29-30
NIV

Wikis ... in Ministry?

The current hip technology in ministry (and beyond) is blogging, but how could be Wikis used?

Read this article for thoughts on how they could be used in business for some initial thoughts.

New Life in the Fast Lane...

[excerpted from another fine Robert King article in today's Indianapolis Star]

Barreling down the road mercilessly fast toward an interstate on-ramp, the Rev. Jeffrey A. Johnson Sr. notices his passenger's feet firmly planted on the floor, bracing for what appears to be certain calamity.

"Don't worry," the pastor says. "I'm not going to kill you."

As comforting as his words are, a Sunday drive with Johnson,...

[continued at IndyStar.com]

God's Word

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them. The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates.

Psalms 11:4-5
NIV

Image of Iraq War Protest

[Always one to reflect a thousand words in a picture, Pastor John Hay, Jr., continues at Bike Hiker blog]

[related article]

Judge Went Too Far?

Did Judge Bradford go too far, in the Wiccan case?

Indianapolis Star: "Yes".

IndyChristian.com: "No".

[Indianapolis Star editorial continued at IndyStar.com]

IndyChristian:

Sorry -- this isn't just a theoretical issue. It's a very practical issue -- our community's children are already much at risk, even in the best of settings.

Two weeks ago I attended a 'townhall' meeting called by pastors on the westside which included the mayor and many civic leaders, heroes and others from among the community. During those 3 hours of problem-solving on behalf of young kids dying in the streets of Indianapolis, I did not hear a single person speak of needing more divorces, or for families to have more 'religious' rights to teach their children Wicca. But I heard a whole lot of people talking common sense about rebuilding solid families, and providing solid moral teaching, mentoring and church involvement.

Again, we understand the potential for judicial abuse in restricting religious teachings among children. Perhaps we evangelicals have heard too much about judicial activism -- so much so that we begin running scared, as if earthly judges hold power over the Church and its purposes in the world.

In this case, more than fearing the potential for judicial activism against Christians, surely much more weight should come down on the side of 'common sense' on behalf of children. Let's consider Jesus' many teachings about 'children', and his harshness for those who would offend them. Children have a right to be born, and the right to be protected.

A parent's obligation to their child greatly surpasses their 'right' to put them at risk because of their 'religious beliefs'.

A judge's obligation is to take all the facts into consideration, presumably including the condition of the family unit; and then err if he or she must... on the side of the child.

Judge Bradford seemed to carry out his duty well.

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Previous IndyChristian.com posts:

James Patterson's article at IndyChristian.com.

Previous IndyChristian.com editorial.

Life Volunteers Needed ASAP!

Right to Life of Indianapolis is in desperate need of some volunteers this weekend!!!!!

If any of you could spare a few hours, it would help us out greatly! Please see the events below for more information.

Volunteering for these events involves handing out pro-life literature and balloons and selling small merchandise. Please look over these events and think about helping!

1. An event at Glendale Mall - Hoop It Up! -- is scheduled for Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21. They are expecting between 4,000 and 5,000 people to attend this event. We still need people for the following shifts: 8-11 A.M., 11 A.M.-2 P.M., 2-6 P.M. on Saturday and 8-11 A.M., 11 A.M. -2 P.M. on Sunday.

2. On Thursday, August 25 we need two people to be present at a Back to School night at Coleman Academy, 1740 E. 30th St. The celebration is from 6:00-9:00 PM. Set up has to be completed by 5:00. Anyone out there who could do this?

If you are interested in helping, please email statefair@rtlindy.org or call Melanie Esselman at 317-253-1957. We would be most grateful for your help!

Bradford Overruled. Parents can share Wicca with son

"An Indianapolis father can share his Wiccan beliefs and rituals with his 10-year-old son, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday in a unanimous decision upholding parents' rights to share their religion with their children.

The court declared that a Marion County judge erred in approving a divorce decree last year that also directed the man and his ex-wife to shelter their son from "non-mainstream religious beliefs and rituals."

[continued at IndyStar.com]

re William Bradford and IUPUI:

Here's the latest article from FrontPageMag regaring William Bradford and the IUPUI Law School

http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=19161

God's Word

He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil - this is the man who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be supplied, and water will not fail him.

Isaiah 33:15-16
NIV

FHL Week

Faith, Hope and Love week
By Merlin Gonzales

A vision that started last year to reach out in our community and a prayer asking the Lord to send us workers became a reality on July 24th to 30th, 2005.

Seven churches became as what Steve Sjogren puts, “Go-and-do churches rather than come-and-see churches.” A combination of ten different cities and towns proclaimed Faith, Hope and Love Day on July 30, 2005. There were several radio stations, newspapers and an international TV station that got involved in a collective effort to report about FHL. We were swept away by the wave that the Lord created in our communities. To paraphrase what Rick Warren said, "We do not make the wave, the Lord make it and He choose when, how and where it will be. We are just so privilaged that He lets us ride His wave." Based on my personal experience, I am still riding His wave while watching wonders unfold before my eyes. I believe His wave is still roaring and active in our locality. I also believe that through His wave, we can accomplish more together and bless each other along the way.

On Sunday, July 24th, there were at least 120 volunteers who participated in the kick off prayer walk. It was about 105 degrees, but the cool thing was that different denominations and a very diverse group of people, from 1-1/2 years old to 72 years old came together to worship and to pray. The denomination walls among the churches crumbled like the walls of Jericho! Throughout the week the FHL group did 21 outreaches, such as cleaning windows of businesses, reading to elementary students, spending time with the elderly and adding a ramp to a house of a disabled woman. FHL provided several ways for volunteers to give back to the community!

How did this happen in such a short time of preparation? Another question that I asked myself just a few days ago was that why and how did the Pastors from different denominations worked in unity right away and they got really close to each other even though they did not even have any connections before? The FHL vision has been in their hearts...also the Mayors', businesses', etc. Here's a revelation to me during the early weeks of FHL planning... Ezra 1.

The favor rests upon the assignment. The Lord gave different assignments to different willing individuals and He made it happen! Bill Hybells wrote, “Jesus chose to advance His work primarily on the shoulders of ordinary people who live in the real world.” The volunteers teamed up with God on His Quest for Castleton/Nora areas. He gave the volunteers the Kingdom authority and the Spirit of God was present all over! The volunteers became Christ ministers to our community! And as they did their part, Jesus blessed the works of their hands; they accomplished much more with a lot less!

The purpose for this year was Faith Renewed, and boy did our faith renewed! Many volunteers were energized as they deepen their relationships with one another as they serve together day after day. Definitely, they received a lot more than they gave.
We did what a lot of people have been talking about for years… to unite the churches, government entities, educational institutions and other organizations to help those in needs in our neighborhoods in the name of Christ!

On Saturday, July 30th, was a real celebration of what has been accomplished all week long. We had 3 giant blow ups and 10 different carnival kids’ games, music and skits from different churches and lots of food.

Daniel Bernard wrote, “The goal of Christians is to affect the earth with as much of heaven as we can before we go there ourselves.” There’s only one bride of Christ and that is, “the big ‘C’ church.” The Lord provided us a way to mobilize the big “C” church in our area. It is our responsibility to invite others starting in our own neighborhood, to the entire state of Indiana and to the rest of the world. Next year’s purpose of FHL is Hope that Nurtures.

We’ll keep you posted as we move forward on FHL 2006! www.fhlcommunity.org
FHL will have the 2005 wrap up meeting at Vineyard Community Church on Thursday, August 18th at 10:30am. Please come if you can.

God's Word

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him.

John 3:36
NIV

"Trolley Dodgers"... by Indy author, Jeff Stanger

What do a sports reporter, a radio talk-show host, a Mary Kay Sales Director, Vegans, DWARVES, Volunteer Librarians, Celtic Troubadours, and The Future Carneys of America have in common? They're trying to buy a baseball team and move it to Bloomington, Indiana.

Trolley Dodgers by Indiana Author, Jeff Stanger

[continued at TrolleyDodgers.com]

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[I just finished reading a pre-publication version of the book, and thoroughly enjoyed it -- even though it's not targeted at a Christian-only audience. Jeff is a blogging member of IndyChurch.org, raises money for the Salvation Army, and has an interesting sense of humor that comes through in his book. You'll see.]

God's Word

Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:4
NIV

Food pantries feel the pinch

[excerpted from Carmel Topics newspaper]

Two of Carmel's five food pantries and two of Fishers three agencies are desperate for donations, especially canned goods, as limited supplies continue to dwindle.

"We are really having a tough time keeping these people going, and the need's getting greater, too," said Nancy Chance, president of Good Samaritan of Hamilton County, which oversees 29 food pantries throughout Hamilton County.

Chance said the solution is simple.

"If everyone would take a bag of food to their local pantry, we might be able to turn this around..."

[continued at Topics.com]

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[If it's bad in Carmel and Fishers, imagine what it must be like for Indianapolis. Let's see what we can all do to help! And here's a great way to get involved, neighborhood by neighborhood.]

When Jesus Heads The Firm

[great article by Robert King, Indianapolis Star]

For Christian businessman, every transaction is a statement of his faith.

"As Timothy Edens pilots his company van down the street, it becomes readily evident to other drivers that his business is an extension of his faith.

Prominent on the rear window is an image of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns. Along the bottom is the phrase "Christian Owned & Operated."

[continued]

RE: Starbucks: A habit easily broken

I have enjoyed Starbucks coffee for years. After reading Meghan Kleppinger's August 10th article I may be finding that the taste of Starbucks coffee is becoming quite bitter. Maybe a cup of Joe at the Unleavened Bread Cafe is more agreeable to my taste.

Read at WorldNetDaily.com

God's Word

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.

Psalms 18:2-3
NIV

World Prayer Team Update...

Update from the World Prayer Team, Aug. 11th.

[continued]

Eric Miller: "Governor's Policy Wrong for Indiana".

[excerpted from Eric Miller's Advance America site]

Eric Miller, Founder
Advance America

"GRANTING SPECIAL RIGHTS TO HOMOSEXUALS IS WRONG!

Governor Mitch Daniels has issued an employment policy for state government that would - among other things - provide state recognition and special rights for the homosexual lifestyle.

To see the Governor’s policy... "

[continued at AdvanceAmerica.com]

God's Word

Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.

Romans 8:5-6
NIV

Mentors Needed Now...

Lots of needs. Lots of possibilities.

School is starting real soon -- Ministries need help now.

Contact Jason Ward, Westside Community Ministries.

Indy Prayer... for communities & schools

"When you hear the siren, your prayers should be a firin' "

Remember the "Community Prayer Siren", every Friday at 11am -- your reminder to stop a few minutes specifically to pray for your community's leaders, teachers, neighbors and civic-heroes.

Also....

Noon news conference today:
Church Federation of Indianapolis is calling for 'Back to School Prayer'

"A new school year is starting and The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis in cooperation with IPS (Indianapolis Public Schools) are calling churches citywide to pray for all students and for the people who care for our children as they go back to school - the parents/guardians, the new superintendent, teachers, counselors, administrators, bus drivers, custodians, lunch clerks, etc.

This idea came about when a concerned member of a charter member church of The Church Federation contacted the office via e-mail, “I thought of a way the Federation could help IPS…it would be great for all the churches to make a point of praying for IPS on the Sunday before classes start (August 14) and also have members commit to praying for IPS on the 18th (August 18)…with all the violence this summer, with a new leader and with small schools starting, I cannot think of a time IPS needed the prayers of the community more.”

Sunday, August 14th. Churches, please pray in advance of opening day.
Thursday, August 18th, when IPS goes back in session.

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Imagine... "Living In A Prayed-for Community".

Not-for-Profit News: Week of Aug. 9th

Again, here's a great newletter that Bryan Orander puts out weekly to Indianapolis non-profits. Click image and check out this week's news, opportunities, job openings, etc. in the Indianapolis non-profit community.

[continued]

God's Word

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Colossians 3:2
NIV

Today... Aug 9th... Transform Indiana...

August 9th, noon-til-2pm...
at the Unleavened Bread Cafe (30th x Central - map).

Transform Indiana will be continuing the topic of Christians coming together to make a greater collective impact in the name of Christ, as we seek to positively impact our neighbors & communities... now & forever.

We'll be following up on our previous TI & CCDA meetings, but also especially regarding what we heard at the "Call To Action" meeting called Aug.4th, by Christian leaders Olgen Williams, Mel Jackson and many others. [Here's a link to some of the reports from that great community meeting attended by more than 400 community pastors, leaders, the mayor, U.S. congresswoman, city council, etc.]

Come be with us for the 3rd jailbreak attempt.

God's Word

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Proverbs 17:14
NIV

God's Word

When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with schemes to do wrong. Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will go better with God-fearing men, who are reverent before God. Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.

Ecclesiastes 8:11-13
NIV

God's Word

Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the
gate for the sheep. All who ever came before me were thieves
and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the
gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come
in and go out, and find pasture."

John 10:7-9
NIV

Children: The "Divine Burden"

by Dr. Noah H. Kersey, Christian Psychologist

Imagine a classified ad for parents. It might read: Wanted, parents to raise young children to adulthood. The only requirement for this position is the ability to procreate. No education, training or experience necessary. In addition, there's no salary, no sick leave or vacation time. [Continue]

Reporting from "Call To Action"

Yesterday we posted the "Call To Action"... a meeting held last evening on the inner-city's west side, called by Christian leaders Olgen Williams, Mel Jackson and many others. It was attended by more than 400 community leaders, pastors, the mayor, a U.S. congresswoman, representatives from the governors office, city council officials, tv & radio stations... and the list goes on.

From the outset, the meeting was about brainstorming, not rhetoric or speeches. These communities know the problems already -- they need solutions & action.

Here's the article in the Indianapolis Star today.

While we heard many solutions offered, let me roll up the big conclusions I heard:

Churches come out of your shells and get involved if you're not already.
Parents need to step up. Listen to your kids. Don't be afraid to set & enforce boundaries.
Everyone... don't wait on politicians, police or others... we can do stuff to cure this now.
'Mentoring' was heard over & over & over again. Plenty of opportunities. Few volunteer mentors.
Jesus Christ is the answer. Prayer is needed.
Re-connect the faith community for impact.

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Following up... This morning the CCDA City Host Team will be meeting -- connecting many great Christian urban churches & ministries as we move toward November's national CCDA convention here in Indianapolis this year. Come be a part. We meet for breakfast the first Friday of every month. [details]

One next step that our Bible-believing churches & Christian leaders could take, is to come connect at the upcoming Transform Indiana ministry networking meeting next Tuesday (Aug 9, noon til 2pm) at the Unleavened Bread Cafe, where we'll be continuing working on such issues as we pray and pursue together... "Breaking Out of the Jail Cycle". Come be with us Tuesday. [more details]

Abba Family Reunion: What God’s people look like

"This is the second year for a bold move by two Christian ministries — one in Mooresville and the other based in Indianapolis. A family picnic, “Abba Family Reunion Day,” is now designated as a “festival” by Mooresville Pioneer Park staff, and deemed an annual event by Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson.

The reunion mixes blacks, whites and Hispanics under the same tents, eating the same food and enjoying the same entertainment. The racial reconciliation effort between the two areas was begun in 2004 by New Hope Great Banquet and Crossing Over. The two groups are working hard to make this year’s picnic even better.
“Abba” is an Aramaic...

[continued at Mooresville Times]

Life Decisions boycott targets include Emmis

[Washington] "The most recently released list of corporate supporters of Planned Parenthood, published by Life Decisions International (LDI), identifies several corporations that are new boycott targets."

"Among the new boycott targets are... [Indianapolis-based] Emmis Communications..."

[continued at Christian Wire Service]

God's Word

For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Romans 10:13-15
NIV

How To Use Our Site

We want to be your START page... in order to help build the body of Christ in Great Indianapolis ever-closer together in spirit and in impact. So come back often, daily even, and over time you'll get VERY familiar with how to use the site.

IndyChristian.com uses a standard blog-format. The most current articles appear on top. Previous articles move downward over time. And even when they get too old to be on the front page, they're archived by month. [See the month-links at bottom-right.]

The right-hand column links are more static in nature. They don't change too terribly often.

...except "WHEN ARE KEY MEETINGS/EVENTS?" near the top of the RH column. To us, key events are those citywide events which are most 'collaborative' in nature. That is, they're not just one church's event... They're typically several Bible-believing churches or ministries working together.

Now just keep reading down that RH column of links -- you'll see we've got some great stuff and great people that we link to. We wouldn't take our time to do that if they weren't neat people & the sites we want you to get to know.

We welcome your comments at the site -- Encouragements are always welcome. Or even if you perhaps disagree with what's been posted, we need to hear from you. Just bear in mind that because our writers represent a wide spectrum of 'Bible-believing' Christ-followers, probably NONE of us agree with EVERYTHING that's written here. In fact, a goal here is to stretch us all... at least to consider and compare what's said here, to what God has conveyed to us in His Word. Thus sharpen one another. Encourage one another toward love and good deeds.

We welcome your questions & emails -- so let us know whatever else you'd like to understand better. And we'd like to learn how you 'surf' as well -- what's important to you?

What would it take for IndyChristian.com to be YOUR daily start page?

P.S. WRITERS... Beyond just surfing the site... If you would consider yourself to be a Bible-believing, 'driven Christian' here in the Racing Capital of the World, who would like to write/post here periodically as might benefit our daily readers... email us. Our goal is to empower a broad spectrum of pastors, leaders, innovators, prayer-warriors and others... focused on accelerating the Great Commission here in our city, on our watch... by better-connecting the Church... and communicating among 'the team'.

National Night Out keep neighbors safe

When Joshua Dokes and his brother Ray chased down a purse-snatcher, the man had a warning.

"He said, 'I'll see you again,' and I said, 'I hope so,' " said the 6-foot-3, 285-pound Dokes, who retrieved the purse but let the crook go in his haste to check on the injured victim.
A few days later, the Dokes brothers of Southport did see the man again...

[continue at IndyStar.com]

God's Word

I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.

Job 19:25-26
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Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 7:7-8
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Dr. Larry Acosta coming to Indy... Wednesday

Urban Youth Workers Institute is coordinating their “RELOAD” conference with the CCDA November gathering here in Indianapolis later this fall.

In preparation for that conference, Dr. Larry Acosta President and Founder of the Hispanic Ministry Center, Urban Youth Workers Institute & KIDWORKS will be in Indianapolis this Wednesday, August 3rd to...

[continued at CCDA Blog]

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

NonProfit News for the Week...

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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

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Monday, August 29, 2005

Katrina comes ashore... Christians pray and...

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Saturday, August 27, 2005

Update from Indy: About Those Emails...

Caedmon's Call Coming...

Friday, August 26, 2005

Politician blasts gay marriage, divorce

Wheeler Mission asks for your help

Telling YOUR Story...

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Thursday, August 25, 2005

The Times Speaks: "No Miracles Allowed"

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Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Colson's prison ministry blurs party lines...

Monthly MAC CityReaching Telecon Call...

Walk for Life...

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005

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Monday, August 22, 2005

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Sunday, August 21, 2005

Wikis ... in Ministry?

New Life in the Fast Lane...

Saturday, August 20, 2005

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Image of Iraq War Protest

Friday, August 19, 2005

Judge Went Too Far?

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Life Volunteers Needed ASAP!

Bradford Overruled. Parents can share Wicca with son

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

re William Bradford and IUPUI:

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Tuesday, August 16, 2005

FHL Week

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"Trolley Dodgers"... by Indy author, Jeff Stanger

Monday, August 15, 2005

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Sunday, August 14, 2005

Food pantries feel the pinch

Saturday, August 13, 2005

When Jesus Heads The Firm

Friday, August 12, 2005

RE: Starbucks: A habit easily broken

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Thursday, August 11, 2005

World Prayer Team Update...

Eric Miller: "Governor's Policy Wrong for Indiana".

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Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Mentors Needed Now...

Indy Prayer... for communities & schools

Not-for-Profit News: Week of Aug. 9th

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Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Today... Aug 9th... Transform Indiana...

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Monday, August 08, 2005

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Saturday, August 06, 2005

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Friday, August 05, 2005

Children: The "Divine Burden"

Reporting from "Call To Action"

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Abba Family Reunion: What God’s people look like

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Life Decisions boycott targets include Emmis

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