'Accelerating Driven Christians in the Racing Capital of the World'
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Study... or well... go play golf !
Two immediate opportunities at Crossroads Bible College...
Their Accelerated Degree-Completion program is preparing to launch yet another two cohorts. They'll be hosted weekly on the north side of town this time, at...
It's not too late to get involved and get into a group with others just like yourself... finishing quickly. Obtaining an accredited degree. Call the college today.... 352-8736. Ask for John Crabtree, Director.
Or if you'd enjoy just playing golf TOMORROW (Sept.30) with Dr. Ware and other friends of Crossroads... and have your green fees/cart & lunch costs go to help scholarship some more 'harvest workers' in training... please come out tomorrow. Get to know some great folks you might never have a better opportunity to get to know. See why the college's mission is what it is...
"Training Christian Leaders to Reach a Multi-ethnic, Urban World for Christ".
Call the college and ask for details... 352-8736... ask for Maurice Woodson.
God's Word
So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am the one I claim to be and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him." Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
John 8:28-32
NIV
Welcome Back... Randy
Randy Beaverson returns to us after 4 years in Juneau, Alaska.
Catch up on the latest with Randy... at
Central Indiana Youth for Christ.
Katrina trailer needs your help...
One
'Faith, Hope & Love' team has already left for the Gulf Coast, and another trailer is still being filled. They need your help. Still needed...
- bottled water
- non-perishable food
- diapers
- first-aid kits
- mosquito/insect repellant
The trailer is parked at...
Common Ground Christian Church.
6151 N. Central Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46220. (map)
More details -- visit Cground.org.
God's Word
LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
Psalms 15:1-5
NIV
God's Word
Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.
Proverbs 23:12-14
NIV
People Helping People... a Katrina update
[from Indianapolis based 'People Helping People' network, Jeff Cardwell, Founder] 
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God's Word
See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Isaiah 40:10-11
NIV
Higher Ground booklets... for Katrina/Rita...
[click to continue]
God's Word
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. his is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.
John 3:16-21
NIV
Rita @ 165 mph... 5th strongest on record
The National Hurricane Center is reporting Rita has now reached 165 mph winds, making it the 5th most powerful hurricane on record.
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continued]
Abortion thoughts
Since becoming a
new father, I've become more sensitive to the abortion issue.
Thus
this post about a helpful rap video caught my eye as did
this post (and ensuing comments) which portray many people's thoughts about abortion.
BTW, if you haven't considered participating in the
Walk for Life, you might want to as it seems to be a contructive way to help.
Young Young -- A star is born.
Too too funny, Justin!
How could we NOT want to sponsor your baby in the upcoming...
God's Word
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
Colossians 3:5-6
NIV
Transformation: Microwaving or Marinating?
[Tony is representative of the folks coming to Indy in November for the national CCDA Convention -- Bible-believing leaders who through the power of the Holy Spirit are changing lives & communities. ]Pray Until Something Happens!
By Tony Danhelka
We have not chosen a quick-fix, problem-free profession. Christian community development involves confronting and rebuilding the systems that have degraded people for decades. The development process takes time. We have all watched the coming and going of staff, donors, volunteers and families we serve. We have taken on the “powers that be” and attempted multiple solutions that sometimes fall short. All too often the cycles of poverty overwhelm us and drive us to our knees in prayer. That’s a good place to be.
After all, we are really in the transformation business. God has called us to engage the families living in economically stressed communities with practical demonstrations of the power of the Gospel of Christ. But, why can’t we see transformation happen faster?
We have all spent many hours and days imploring God to hasten personal and community transformation, but the Bible indicates that God is often not in a hurry. He takes all the time needed to build our character in the transformation process. Noah prayed his way through the process of building the Ark for 100 years. Abraham prayed 25 years for the son God promised before the miraculous birth. Moses prayed for 40 years to reach the Promised Land. Daniel prayed three times a day for 70 years before he saw the exiles begin returning to Israel. Paul and millions of missionaries after him prayed and strived for the salvation of the nations, but many areas are still unreached by the Gospel. These servants of the Lord prayed long and worked hard until the breakthrough came.
One pastor told me, “We are into microwaving, but God is into marinating!” Though the pace is fast and the demands are great, we more than ever need to be a people of persistent prayer, resilient in our travail. We need to soak our callings, projects and families with prayer until we see God’s hand move.
Perseverance in prayer calls for moral character and Holy Spirit power. Jesus taught his disciples a mighty lesson about the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 to show them they should always pray and not give up. We often don’t understand the bigger picture as God leads us into a mission. We pray and work for the breakthrough of finances, volunteers, professional help, building skills or whatever is needed. We start out praying and working toward the goal but then fall short in our prayers because of the mammoth demands before us.
In these times of discouragement, invite the Holy Spirit to teach you how to pray about the challenge before you. Then listen and rest—He will speak. Ask the Holy Spirit to pray through you when you are dry. He will refresh you or change you. Praise Him throughout the process. Fast from food at times, telling your body that your spirit is in charge and that you hunger and thirst after God. When you break the fast, pray for breakthrough in your mission. Pray in the morning, and pray at night or through the night. Pray with like-minded friends in Christ. In God’s time, the breakthrough will happen.
CCDA member ministries are a living testimony that God answers persistent, resilient prayer. Homes have been restored, communities rebuilt, businesses established, churches planted, and most of all people transformed. We need to speak up when we see breakthrough in our community development in order to encourage those still praying, waiting and working. Let’s remind each other that we can feed, clothe, and teach people, but only God can transform them into new creations in Christ.
Used by Permission -- Copyright 2005**************************************************
You'll enjoy meeting Tony and thousands of others like him.... November 16th -- 20th.
Here's a
video clip from last year's convention in Atlanta.
[slow load, but worth the wait]
Don't miss out on this opportunity of an Indiana-lifetime!
Oasis 2005 -- Sept. 22-24
"We are at a critical point in the history of our witness to the Muslim world. Christians in North America are now face-to-face with a large Muslim population. God has given us a tremendous opportunity to reach them with the love and peace of Christ that previous generations only dreamed about. But are we ready? How can we effectively communicate the gospel to our Muslim neighbors? Oasis 2005 will give you practical training and resources to help your church reach out to the local Muslim community."[
continued at Oasis Conference 2005]
God's Word
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: `Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: `Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
Mark 12:28-31
NIV
See You At The Pole... This Wednesday
See
You
At
The
Pole
Sept.
21st
God's Word
This is what the LORD says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar - the LORD Almighty is his name: "Only if these decrees vanish from my sight," declares the LORD, "will the descendants of Israel ever cease to be a nation before me."
Jeremiah 31:35-36
NIV
Blog columns, like people, sometimes can't get along.
LOL.
Actually, this short article is simply a behind-the-scenes, little-known blogging tip I've discovered, regarding why Blogger.com acts strangely at times... like earlier today at IndyChristian.com, when the 2 columns got 'out of sorts' and just couldn't seem to get along side-by-side.
I've found that happens anytime something in one column or the other gets 'too big for its britches' -- ie, it gets 'too wide' and starts encroaching on the other column's 'space'.
Sorta like people at times, I suppose.
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UBbloggin.com]
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[Come join us at
the cafe some Saturday morning... any Saturday... 10am til noon... for FREE computer help, including blog training. They serve the
'warmest' cup of coffee in town. And it's wireless.]
God's Word
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
Mark 11:25
NIV
Today... National Day of Prayer & Remembrance
God's Word
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to
God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:16-17
NIV
Download The Future
Here's a look into the future of the Indianapolis Christian community.
If it helps you plan ahead, great.
If you'd like to borrow a slide or two for Sunday morning, great too.
If it helps you envision Christians working together, so much the better.
If you'd like to participate in future versions,
contact us.
[
Click to 'Download the Future'.]
CEN Network founder on national telecon...
Mary Marr, Founder of Christian Emergency Network, was today's guest on the national city-reaching call hosted by Mission America Coalition.
"It's the systems & networks you have in place BEFORE a disaster,
that produce the best results when a disaster occurs."
"So to a great degree... it's a wake-up call
for the CHURCH, to come together."
Great insights from the call are posted at the CityReaching site. [
continued]
Leeward Hope comes on-board...
Welcome Kathryn Lee ("
Leeward Hope"), another Indianapolis blogger, trained at
UBbloggin.com.
And remember: At the
Unleavened Bread Cafe, EVERYONE is warmly welcome! And the training help is free, Saturday mornings, 10am til noon. Y'all come.
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[IndyChristian Ed. Note: We again like saying 'thanks' to those of you -- like Sister Elease Womack looking out the cafe's window above -- who have labored in faith over the years to help make the cafe what it is today... a great, warm epicenter of Christians crossing all sorts of former dividing lines to be together as ONE... as Jesus commanded us to be. That they serve the 'warmest cup of coffee in town' and are 'wireless'.... is a bonus! ]
God's Word
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
NIV
Another Katrina trip... launching from the Nora area...
[hat-tip, Melissa, for passing this tip along via email]
From Steve Clark...
"Hurricane Katrina has had an effect on us all. From images seen on TV to stories of those that have gone to help, it is apparent that help and relief will be needed for years to come.
This Thursday a group of 15 of us from Nora Christian Fellowship will be heading down to the Biloxi Mississippi area to continue spreading the relief effort to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. We know that we won't make a scratch in the overall needs, but if we can directly help several families or churches begin to rebuild their lives, then it is worth it. We have had groups from our church continually going down to the Gulfport - Biloxi area, bringing water, food, clothes, diapers, etc. Aaron Wilson, one of our leaders, had been put in charge of scouting areas for semi’s to unload supplies gathered by Traders Point, Grace, and other local churches because of his experience of being down there since the storm hit. The response from these and other churches all over America have been overwhelming with Semi after Semi delivering supplies!
Thankfully there is an abundance of food and water in this area and the need is to now begin repairing and rebuilding churches, homes, and schools in the affected areas. There are several items that are in much need in the area to help clean and rebuild.
Items needed are:
Plastic Tarps - many!
Laundry Detergent
Mops / Brooms / Buckets>Bleach / Cleaners / Spray Bottles>Rubber Gloves
If you can help, please drop these items off by Thursday 2p at Nora Christian Fellowship located at 465 E 86th St - located on 86th st between Meridian and College on the South side of the street. If you would like to make a money donation that is tax deductible and will be used to buy supplies, it can be made out to Nora Christian - post marked, Disaster Relief. You can also call me and I can have the supplies picked up from your home or business. If you can't make a donation in time but are still interested, please do so, other groups will be going down in the coming weeks.>>We are leaving this THURSDAY at 2pm and will be returning on Monday. Your gifts and donations will be hand delivered this week to people in much need of help. Thank you for your prayers and support!"
Steve Clark
swclarkjr@yahoo.com
National Day of Prayer & Remembrance @ State Capital 16th
Indiana to join President in Day of Prayer & Remembrance Hurricane Katrina has brought much despair, death and darkness. As a church body, we have the ability to be and bring “God’s light” to our nation. Many in the nearby areas are very active in providing physical and financial support at this time. Those of us who are watching from afar can also help by doing our highest civil duty as Christians – pray!! We have the responsibility and need to carry the burdens of our brothers and sisters to the Lord through intercession. EM Bounds puts it this way; “The character and energy of God’s movement lie in prayer. Victory comes at the end of praying!!”
President Bush is calling for a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for those directly affected by Katrina on Friday, September 16th. In response the Indiana National Day of Prayer in cooperation with the Church Federation will be having an observance at the State House Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Knowing that many want to do something for the survivors and those who have lost loved ones in the Katrina disaster but have yet to be lead as to how to do so or who don't feel they have the financial means we ask you to come and pray for them. Also we have reserved the Indiana State House from 7a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in order to receive those wishing to pray. A prayer balloon release will be offered during the day along with a prayer wall.
This provides the body of Christ with a chance for its greatest hour – to take the lead in uniting our nation in prayer and letting our “light shine before men.”
We are calling upon our nation’s pastors, prayer leaders and volunteers to host prayer observances which will call our country to its knees. As people of prayer encourage churches, state capitols, city halls, workplaces, ministries and groups of believers to open doors and gather on Friday, September 16th as our nation comes together corporately to pray, knowing God Almighty wants Americans to come with our needs.
Below are several tools are available to help believers in prayer on such a short notice:
1- A suggested 1 hour program/order of service Sample Program.pdf
2- A special song and PowerPoint presentation provided by Dennis Jernigan for those
affected. Download Theme Song
3-Prayer for our nation written by Dr. Henry Blackaby (2006 Honorary Chairman for NDP) BlackabyPrayerOfTheNationKatrina.pdf
4-Bulletin inserts that can be used to encourage and guide churches and others in continual prayer BulletinInsert.pdf
5-Prayer points from the front lines. PrayerPointsWithScriptures.pdf
6-Suggested Scriptures that will encourage and guide your message preparation
God’s desire is for unity among His Body as we are reminded in Romans 15:5
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please unite with us in prayer on the National Day of Prayer and Mourning.
Rev Thomas C. Walker - Indiana National Day of Prayer
tomwalker@ndp-in.org
Not-for-Profit News for the Week
"Welcome to the Indianapolis Not-for-Profit News. Our direct weekly distribution is now over 3700. Please let us know about news, training opportunities, job openings, and new employees in your organization.... "[
All these... continued at Not-for-Profit News]
Tomorrow... Tues, 9/13... Transform Indiana...
Transform Indiana network of networks meets tomorrow -- Tuesday, September 13, 12noon – 2:00pm. This month, the meeting rotates to
Crossroads Bible College, 601 North Shortridge Road, 46219 (
Map) 317-352-8736
Reminder: It's '
BYOL'. Coffee & other drinks will be served.
Please join with other pastors, ministry leaders, and others to discuss & to pray together about these issues, which have been placed before the Indianapolis community:
1. How do we fix the family?
2. How do we get churches to come out of their shells and get involved?
3. How do we get parents to step up, to listen to their kids, & not be afraid to set & enforce boundaries?
4. How do we get everyone to do their part to cure this now, not waiting on politicians, police or others?
5. How do we find & develop mentors for our young people, which is clearly part of the solution? Plenty of opportunities. Few volunteer mentors.
6. Jesus Christ is the answer. Prayer is needed. How do we get the faith community praying together to impact our society?
Please plan to attend this meeting, and invite your pastor, or the leader of your ministry!
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Transform Indiana is a coalition of Bible-believing ministries and individuals sharing the Church’s ongoing common mission to seek the transformation of lives and communities through the power of Jesus Christ.Our vision is a transformed Indiana, our neighborhoods, communities, and cities reflecting God’s Kingdom on earth, and our people experiencing the abundant life of Jesus Christ.
God's Word
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Lamentations 3:25-26
NIV
Remember the poor in our midst
"In Indianapolis and elsewhere, the poor are often overlooked in a culture built upon bigger and faster, better and more expensive. We are without a doubt a people who are generous when our attention is riveted on scenes of destruction and suffering, but we also are apt to quietly pass by neighbors with little means and little hope."[
continued at IndyStar]
God's Word
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in - behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalms 139:1-6
NIV
God's Word
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells
with him.
Daniel 2:20-22
NIV
Benefit Concert, Thursday Sept 8th
[unverified email just received]
"Hi to each of you!!! I am helping Allan Rhodes with getting this benefit concert set up. We can really use your help. Volunteers are meeting at the park next to the stage at 11:00 AM. This concert was put on Allan's heart just a few days ago. Only through turning to God's never-ending Grace are we able to reach out and be the body of Christ. Please spread the word about this concert and the intent to collect donations to be handed directly to the Salvation Army and Red Cross. Thanks. God's Loving Breath on you, diane carey
What: Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert
Why: Aid for hurricane victims
When: Thursday, September 8, 2005 12 noon-9:00 PM
Where: Town Center across from Paramount Theater, Anderson, IN
Who: Souled Out................Rythmn & Blues horn band
Little Wing................Classic Rock
Dan Daugherty............Variety
Mud Eye Joe..............Blues Band
Bob Stephens............. Gospel
Gregory Rhodes.......... Country
Gordon Brookes........... Saxophone jazz
John Rinfrow...............Country Rock
Allan Rhodes.............. Acoustic Rock/Gospel
and more still being contacted!
How: Donations through City of Anderson Fire Dept. and City of Anderson. All donations go to Salvation Army and/or Red Cross.... you choose where your donation goes. Checks and cash accepted. Receipts available for tax purposes.
Contact for further information:
Allan Rhodes 765-754-8635, or Diane Carey 765-635-5558
KatrinaOutreach.org
Dear Friends,
Our ministry created a portal website to offer information and linkage between people in need, especially believers and people who are assisting people in need. We are also concerned about churches and congregations that are not supported by large organizations.
http://www.katrinaoutreach.org/ is now available. Please visit the site. It has many useful information items, links and discussion boards forinteraction among concerned persons. Offer your comments and share the site URL with others. Many people affected by Katrina do not have Internet access, but will gain access in time. If you know of affected churches/pastors or have helpful information to share with affected people send us their information.
FOR WEBMASTERS: Below is a graphic and HTML text that can be placed on your website the connects to www.katrinaoutreach.org
Rev. Bryan HudsonPastor of New Covenant Church & Ministries
Indianapolis, Indiana USA(317) 205-6000
Greetings & Blessings... from Jarvis Ward, Mississippi
[Several have asked about Jarvis Ward, Mission America Coalition's city-reaching leader... especially knowing of Jarvis' roots in Mississippi and Louisianna. Here's an update.]
From: Jarvis Ward,
CityReaching,
Mission America CoalitionI just wanted you all to know that Jarvis is now “back on the clock”.
Rick Warren and his team from Saddleback came to help mobilize the pastors to better coordinate efforts each congregation was doing and to also engage other congregations. Simply, he was lending his name for influence.
We have a distribution center both in Jackson and on the coast and are ready to receive properly wrapped and shipped supplies.
Self-sustaining volunteers are needed on the coast (those who come with all they need to live such as tent, bedding, gas, food, etc.)
Through Mission America City Community Ministry, we will send out a detailed email with needs, how to help, and long term follow up things.
Jarvis C. WardNational Facilitator
City/Community Ministry
Mission America Coalition
jarvis@cityreaching.com
Hoosier Hospitality at its finest...
How heart-warming is this? The following are just a few excerpts from the many many Indianapolis Christians here who have signed up already to host hurricane families...
"Persons with autisum welcome. If you have more than 5 people in your family, contact me.""3 Bedroom home avail.""Every time I visited New Orleans, the people were wonderful & my house is open to you in this time of need.""We can house up to one female, or one female with child. We will do our best to make you feel as comfortable as possible.""We have a large finished bonus room above the garage that would be perfect for a small family.""can take single mom with one or two girls. Prefer girls as we have clothing of different sizes that they can have. Will help find a job in our area.""I am offering my home to a katrina survivor. ""have 3 bedrooms available""I will come and pick you up if needed. I live walking distance to many places of business. I know a...""My family (myself, husband, 13 yr old son, 12 yr old & 6 mo. daughters, and cody our dog) are willing ..."[
continued at AmericaUnited.com]
Prayer & Fasting at the Statehouse... Oct.10
An Urgent Call for Christian Men to Rise and Stand in the Gap for America with Fasting and Prayer...
Oct. 10th -- Indiana Statehouse.
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continued at HopeForUS.org]
AmericaUnited.com -- Connecting & Housing
After Franklin Graham called for Churches to step up and help the homeless from hurricane Katrina last Thursday, some partners (all Christians) started a website Friday (
www.AmericaUnited.com ) to help connect the millions of homeless with faithful families around the country that out of the goodness of their hearts are willing to take in someone in need. We weren't sure it would actually take off, but it has picked up some media coverage on CNN, FOX news, The Washington Times, etc.
Most of the links we have been able to get to this point are from our fellow Christian websites and we would like as many of the people registering to get a family to be Christian homes.
We already have over 2,000 families registered (growing by up to 100 per hour).
There are a couple other websites out there trying to do similar things, but they are not Christian.
Please pass this on to your newsletters if possible, and let me know if you have any questions. The more Christians we can get to the site, the more people we can have an opportunity to minister to in this time of need.
Now go to...
AmericaUnited.com and check out the Christian homes in your area... or BE ONE.
God's Word
Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law - a man's enemies will be the members of his own household.
Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 10:34-38
NIV
Katrina Update From The Fairgrounds
"I'm comfortable here," he said, smiling. "These people have given me hope."
Hope is a precious thing at the American Red Cross shelter at the fairgrounds; most of the people staying there lost everything in the hurricane. Davis even lost his wallet, including every piece of identification.
Survivors said Indianapolis is a far cry from the shelters in Louisiana. Here they have three meals a day and comfortable beds. In Louisiana, Harold Mushatt recalled, he saw nothing but chaos."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
Morgan County Christians involved in Katrina relief
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continued]
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Link to Indiana Dream Team.
Lilly grants $10 million to Salvation Army... for Katrina
A private foundation that supports the causes of religion, education, and community development has provided a $10 million gift to the Salvation Army to assist with on-going relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The funds provided by the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. are the largest single gift to the Salvation Army designated for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
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[Keep up with all the latest Christian news... aggregated at ChristianHeadlines.com]
Shots for Katrina workers...
[excerpted from Sunday's update at CEN.]“Healthcare workers remind us that anyone considering going into the critical area should not do so without having had inoculations for Tetanus, Diphtheria or Hepatitis B. Furthermore, people should stay connected to (link) to learn whether protection relief workers should consider Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera, Meningococcal and Rabies vaccines; at this time, these are not indicated.” [
continued]
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[hat-tip, EmergencyBlog.com]
CEN Calls for Christians To Unite in Prayer... Tues, Sept.6
(CEN Command Center, Sept. 5) – “As our Nation braces itself to hear the death toll of what could be the worst disaster in the history of the United States,
Christian Emergency Network, on behalf of its 5,000 Christian organizations with many on the frontlines, urgently call upon Christians across our nation to unite in Praise and Prayer on...
Tuesday, Sept 6., at noon EDT,”
... said CEN Founder and CEO Mary Marr. She called upon Christian media “to take the lead in petitioning Our Lord Jesus Christ for His undeserved favor to become the beacons of Hope to the Hopeless.”
She added... [
continued]
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
Until Death Do Us Part: The Sacred Oath
by Dr. Noah H. Kersey, Christian Psychologist 
It's a bit disturbing to talk with engaged couples to hear all the various reasons why they choose to marry.
What many will not admit is that, sometimes, they are more in love with the "idea" of marriage than they are in love with the person they are about to marry. [
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300 Katrina victims come to Indianapolis
"Indianapolis will become home to more than 300 victims of Hurricane Katrina expected to arrive today, and the local chapter of the American Red Cross is prepared to care for as many as 500 people.
The survivors, who are being bused from New Orleans by an Indianapolis church, will be housed at the State Fairgrounds Centennial Hall. The Red Cross volunteers have turned the facility into a large dormitory."
"Seven buses from Calvary Temple of Indianapolis left Saturday to pick up the 300 survivors."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
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SUBSEQUENT UPDATE: According to tv news last night, the buses returned virtually empty due to state & national efforts in the affected area. But read the updated Katrina report from the fairgrounds... a considerable number of people have been relocated there. There's plenty of people to help.
Love INC... an everyday partner to churches
Amid the Katrina efforts, let's not forget to support ministries here which are helping local families every day. One such ministry is Love INC -- "Love In the Name of Christ". We hope our many metro churches are actively supporting this ministry which works with churches to help screen local families with needs, and then find partners & solutions. [
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Invitation from the Church Federation...
"In cooperation with Mayor Bart Peterson’s office, The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis in partnership with Church World Service, The Salvation Army, 10 Point Coalition, Baptist Ministerial Alliance and the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, are inviting faith-based community leaders to a luncheon meeting to discuss a faith-based response to Hurricane Katrina...." [
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CEN update...
The Christian Emergency Network continues to provide a focus of Prayer-Care-Share via its website and many partners. [We've posted their update just now...
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[IndyChristian.com note: CEN is the lead emergency network among the 5,000 coalition ministries. We encourage everyone to stay in touch with their updates. And they offer media connections if you're not already a part of the Christian Emergency Network... so follow the link above.]
ChristianHeadlines.com -- They're 'on it'.
This is an outstanding aggregated site of all the major Christian news feeds around the country including ChristianityToday, Agape Press, Baptist Press.... and specially featuring Katrina news, articles, blogs, etc.
Click for today's headlines around the country.
Operation Hoosier Relief activating "Camp Indiana"...
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Jeff Cardwell, People-Helping-People...
[email received indirectly...]
"We will be putting together a "RELIEF TEAM" of volunteers to possibility leave on Tuesday. We will be building a Medical Team. The site flyer has been> updated at: "http://www.phpnetwork.org. Here is the team to date: Jeff Cardwell, Dr. Chuck Dietzen, Rick Wolford, FAME. A team of 20 would be great to start. Our hope is follow a truckload of supplies to the point of distribution. I will keep you informed. We have a great LEADERSHIP team in place. THANKS to all of YOU. You are making a big difference. Blessings,Jeff Cardwell, FounderThe People Helping People Network"
Emergency Phone/Computer Volunteers...
This email just received from the Indiana Office of Faith-based Initiatives...Please read this
special edition email (.pdf) which includes a couple more key links...
Also... The American Red Cross desperately needs people to volunteer for the National Call Center (NCC) for Hurricane Relief. To volunteer all you need is basic computer skills. A 1 hour training is required.
Training classes will be offered from 6pm - 9pm on:
Sept. 6
Sept. 12
Sept. 14
If available, please contact Kathi Wooten at kwooten@redcross-indy.org.
Join prayer-session online... tonight thru Sept. 8th
7 pm Indiana time... it'll last a half-hour...
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Operation Katrina Relocation
Jeanne Huiett just reported in again...
They had their first volunteer 'foster family... having read about it here at IndyChristian.com. Praise God!
There will be a special gathering Saturday morning at Hope International Ministries, 1205 E. New York St, here on Indy's east side. People who might be interested in volunteering in any of a zillion different ways should come and listen... and see how it relates to your intentions to BE THE CHURCH of Jesus Christ. More information at 955-0358.
Indy's Hope International Ministries...
Email received from Jeanne Huiett at Hope International Ministries in Indy's inner-city, and affiliated with Operation Blessing, and others...
"We have trucks going to Louisianna, Missippi, and Florida. If anyone would like to help with the trucking cost it would be a blessing to all. Also we are in need of bottled water to send. If anyone could help with that, it would also be a blessing. We are in the process of setting up volunteers to serve in the south, and probably here in our state as flooding is predicted. We have all the supplies necessary, could you recruit teams to go clean, remove debris, and serve meals? Let us know!"Contact: 955-0358
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Subsequent Note:We reached Jeanne by phone and she indicated that her Christian contacts in the affected areas asked for:
- Buses of hard-working people capable of taking care of themselves;
- Buses of counselors
- Clothes (later -- currently there's no warehouse space just yet)
- Foster Families, for all ages, not just children... These people are starting life all over again and need homes to stay in, among people who care... even all the way up here in Indy.
Christian Emergency Networking...
We'll try to connect you to Christian networks here in the Indy/Indiana area who are involved in emergency relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
"Faith, Hope & Love" coordinating pastor, Merlin Gonzales, can be reached at 372-7222. More information can be seen at
Indiana Christian News.com.
The Indiana Office of Faith-based Initiatives is working with '
Hope Crisis Response Network'.
Nationally, Christian coalitions are networking via
ChristianEmergencyNetwork.org, which is also closely affiliated with the Salvation Army.
And all the latest Christian news stories can be seen immediately via
ChristianHeadlines.com.
God's Word
Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.
Job 1:21
NIV
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