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Democrats take another look at the Bible
Russ Pulliam, IndyStarCan Democrats learn to preach from the Bible as well as Republicans? Some party strategists hope so.
They fear the party's losses in recent elections can be blamed on swing voters who see their traditional values reflected more among Republicans.
Some Democratic presidential candidates talked about...
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God's Word
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve."
Jeremiah 17:9-10
NIV
God's Word
It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must
revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold
fast to him.
Deuteronomy 13:4
NIV
2006 FHL Week Stories & Testimonials
“While we were washing cars one lady asked how much it was, and once we told her it was free and we’re trying to show God’s love in a practical way, she started crying.”
“To tell you the truth, I was hesitant to come, but I am so glad I did. I had the best time. I felt very welcomed and included. Thank you for this great opportunity.”
“It was eye-opening to see people’s needs. I learned a lot from Mary, listening to her witness to people. I LOVE seeing different churches unified in one effort. There was no sense of ‘territory’ – just loving people and showing them Jesus.”
“It’s been an awesome week! I’ll miss it. Have FUN and be a Jesus Freak!”
“On the way home a car had run out of gas right in front of our van. Several guys got out of the van and pushed the young lady into the gas station. We prayed with her and then the van left. I stayed behing and talked to the girl for awhile. I found out that she didn't have any money for gas so I filled up her tank for her. I also was able to connect with her because she was a teen mom just trying to make it. For those of you who dont know I was pregnant at 16. God really just let me minister to her for awhile. It is amazing to me how he sets up all these little divine appointments. I gave her FREE tickets to the festival and game on saturday. Please pray that she comes out.”
At the end of the night we had prayer in the choir room. One of the gentlemen who had volunteered to work that night ended up getting saved during our prayer time. He said he was so touched by how nice everyone was that he wanted what we have. Wow!!! He has been here helping each night since with a smile on his face and FULL of Joy!!!
God's Word
So you also, when you have done everything you were told to
do, should say, "We are unworthy servants; we have only done
our duty."
Luke 17:10
NIV
God's Word
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8
NIV
FHL Day July 27, 2006
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE STORIES
July 27, 2006
There were more than 200 local missionaries gathered and served the community in Carmel/Westfield/Zionsville area including volunteers from Chicago, Florida, Texas and West VA. To date, almost 2000 trees were mulched in Hazel Dell Pkwy.
Southside area did home repairs, food and clothing giveaway, nursing home visitations and car wash. They also did painting cinema and bottle water giveaway. There were youth from around the Midwest who blessed the IPS schools through clean up and lawn care projects.
Castleton/Nora area did lawn mowing, light constructions. Other services/projects include clothing sorting and distributions and serving the (public) servants.
The West side area did trash pick ups and lawn care at Cameron Meadows.
“When we finally headed to Third Phase, our hearts were filled to see all that had been done. We had around 25 volunteers from Florida enthusiastically volunteer at Third Phase in the morning, and get so much accomplished, our jaws dropped when we walked through the door! We were able to finish up some projects we thought wouldn't get done this week, and helped move items in their food pantry”, Noblesville/Fishers area coordinator, Shelly Smith.
Day 40 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that God’s Word will go forward in a Mighty and powerful way; that the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of the Word will illuminate our city and that darkness will be cast out. Pray that the Word of God will not be watered down and that the Living Word will be exemplified in all of our churches.
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In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” John 1:1-2
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This, then, is how you should pray,” Jesus said. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen." Matthew 6:9-13
On behalf of Faith, Hope and Love community, Inc., thank you very much for praying with us for our city.
In Christ,
Merlin Gonzales
www.fhlcommunity.org
Reformation Society Luncheon... August 8th
Subsequent Change: November 14th luncheon will be at Body of Christ Community Church, 1919 E. 52nd Street, Indianapolis. [
click for map] Pastor Andy Hunt will be the host.
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Please join us
August 8 for our next luncheon meeting at
12:00 noon until 1:45 p.m. at
Second Reformed Presbyterian Church at
4800 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN. Please join us!
Our text and subject of discussion will be
Romans 11:33-36, Biblical Benedictions: A Call to Modern Reformation. Our presenters are Dr. Michael LeFebvre, Frank Schutz, and Dave Parry.
Please put it on your calendar and plan now to attend. Give serious thought to who you could bring. Invite them now and chances are good that they would be available!
We look forward to this time of fellowship in the Word as we strengthen our hands for the work of the ministry entrusted to each of us. This kind of Bible study Calvin, Knox and other Reformation leaders throughout Europe believed was an essential factor in the continuing work of reformation. The Holy Spirit working through godly men brings fresh understanding.
Come prepared with your own study of
Romans 11:33-36, and participate in the discussion session following the speakers.
To
RSVP for the luncheon please call (317) 255-7557.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Our future luncheons are:
- October 10 studying II Cor.13:14;
- December 5, 2006
Also, mark your calendars for the Fall Conference which will be on October 13 and 14, 2006. Rev. Richard Phillips and Dr. Roy Blackwood will be the conference speakers.
Pastor Richard Johnston
for the Reformation Society of Indiana
God's Word
Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
NIV
FHL Day July 25, 2006
One person who heard about FHL from a Hispanic media accepted the Lord yesterday and he is now one of the FHL missionaries.
Yesterday, one team delivered water to construction workers. When the supervisor saw them he came over to see what was happening. He told the team that in his 27 years of construction work, no one had ever stopped to bring water to him. He was deeply touched by this small act of kindness.
FHL Prayer Trailer made an appearance in the Southside Area and had tremendous time praying with and for the local residents.
A person from who received landscaping services was very thankful because he is not able to do extensive outside work due to his accident a few months ago.
There were several light constructions being performed all over Indianapolis.
It is now estimated that the number of local community missionaries who registered could exceed 1000 people.
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE STORIES
July26
A few hundreds of tickets to the festival were given away to many underprivileged families all around the city.
The FHL hospital coffee shop is gaining in numbers of customers. Clarian North Hospital is inviting the local media to witness the presentation on Friday, July 28.
The Mayor of Greenwood, IN states, “…it seemed to me that it would be profitable for the community as a whole to come together in love and understanding for one another with the goal that will encourage each of us to bond in faith, hope and love as a healthy way for the good of all residents.”
Literally, there are hundreds of people in Indy receiving some kind of random kindness everyday. FHL is changing lives and transforming communities one day at a time.
Day 39 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray for the safety of all the team leaders and coordinators and their families from the North, South, East and West. (name each of your pastors and their families here) for their safety, peace and protection during this entire outreach. Pray Psalm 91 out loud for the entire region of Indiana/Indianapolis as a Psalm of protection.
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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty…….’ With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Ps 91
A second sniper foiled by prayer!
I have had the pleasure of guiding several of the praying faithful from among all the attendees of the Church of God’s (of Cleveland, TN) 71st International General Assembly this week. The first was a group of 80+ who joined me at our State House on Sunday to pray for our leaders just as 1 Timothy 2 directs us to. On Monday it was a smaller group where they distributed gift bags to leaders offices of the same building. Tuesday I had a group of 40 students of an average age of 16 again accompany me through our State House. They wanted to see the Chapel straight away and so we went.
I gave them a number of key focuses to pray for regarding our state and capital city. We prayed…I again gave them an additional focus to pray for regarding the sniper. This was the number one request by leaders at our state's capital. I explained that back in October of 2002 a number of locals from Virginia and I prayed for the immediate arrest of the Beltway Sniper. Just hours later John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo were found sleeping in their car at a Maryland rest stop, and arrested on federal weapons charges. I told them we are again asking for the same thing here.
After we finished our time at the Chapel we prayed from the observation balcony of the House regarding the existing injunction preventing the name of Christ being spoken during the daily invocation when the House is in session. We moved on to the Indiana Supreme Court with our thoughts on the definition of marriage being challenged in so many states like WA (Yeah!). Our next stop was at the office of Mitch Daniels. Mitch was in a meeting with his Chief of Staff so we simply prayed for him and his staff, his family and for leadership as a whole. I had hoped to stall the kids long enough to see Mitch as he made his way out for the day. We took pictures and I passed out posters of our legislature for the kids to hang on their prayer closet walls. Their time had expired and they were heading towards the door to make their way back to the convention center.
Just then Mitch appeared. He apologized for needing to leave right away only to spend a moment with us but he shared with us the news that the sniper had been caught! The kids celebrated!!! They told Mitch we had just prayed for that only and hour and a half before! They were so excited at what some would call a coincidence but these children knew otherwise. You see they didn’t want to leave anything to chance so they paused and honored their heavenly Father with a conversation that included a sniper that needed to get right with God and be brought to justice. Oh did I mention these kids were from Kentucky? They were more than happy to leave this gift of prayer behind to their new Hoosier friend, Governor Mitch Daniels.
Rev. Thomas C. Walker
Washington State Supreme Court upholds gay marriage ban
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington state's highest court upheld a ban on same-sex marriage on Wednesday, ruling by a 5-4 majority that the legislature had the power to limit marriage to one man and one woman. [
continued at ABC News]
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In Seattle, one of the key voices for morality is our friend known to many in the Greater Indianapolis area...
Pastor Ken Hutcherson.
[The following is excerpted from Seattle PI article today...]"Big Day in a Long Fight Over Same-sex Marriage" In 2004, as gay couples in New York and California grabbed fleeting opportunities to marry, Hutcherson stood by, watching with a grimace. But when commissioners in Portland jumped on the bandwagon, he could hold back no longer.
The
Antioch Bible Church pastor -- a former pro football player with a combative spirit -- has since gained national notice for rallying supporters against gay marriage. His Mayday for Marriage gatherings in Seattle and Washington, D.C., drew a combined 120,000 people. Later, Hutcherson testified in Olympia against including sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws, and threatened to boycott Microsoft and other corporations for endorsing such statutes.
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full article at Seattle PI]
Intercessors 'Prayer Walk' the City
[This is from the Church of God's special website devoted to their 71st Annual International General Assembly being held here in Indy this week...]The General Assembly officially began on Monday, but a day earlier, hundreds of intercessors gathered to seek God for the 71st General Assembly, the city of Indianapolis and for revival around the world. [
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God's Word
But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool.
Hebrews 10:12-13
NIV
FHL Day July 25, 2006
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE STORIES
July25
1. Castleton / Nora churches today were involved in a variety of outreaches; their FHL theme is “Flex and Flow”: Some mission projects were: At Miller Merry Manor serving lunch to the employees (and the elderly they serve everyday); also handing out flowers to the elderly; ice cream social in the assisted living area; people were invited to bring their talent to entertain, and to just hang out with the residents.
The Gleaners Food Pantry was set up in the parking lot of 1st Baptist Church; also handing out free snow cones to the children. One local community missionary who owns a farm and in the summer is seen driving a truckful of corn on the cob, delivered her corn to 8 different fire stations.
2. Carmel/Westfield/Zionsville area—lunch was delivered to policemen; the curbs at Carmel High are being painted (even by area youth from rival high schools!); an entire family took a day off from work to mulch trees together. And yours truly, the FHL media team, had the opportunity to meet and pray with a city urban forestry worker who is looking for a more long-term job and a place to live.
3. Southside—Tonight about 200 people gathered at New Hope Church in Greenwood to praise the Lord and then go out into the community to share God’s love through trimming bushes, painting, refurbishing a mobile home, distributing clothes, visiting a nursing home, cleaning restrooms, and in many other ways.
4. Noblesville/Fishers- The group today had 8 different churches, of all denominations represented at one location, over 25 missionaries being the hands & feet & heart of Christ. That included 3 senior pastors, many adults of all ages, part of a youth group, 1 college student, several retirees, and many families with young or no children! We had several languages being spoken. Above all this, there was a sense of unity, that we were all a part of one group - the family of Christ. I heard once that "Diversity is proof of the Holy Spirit at work in the world." We were diverse in age, culture, language, ability, skill, interest, and denomination! All working together to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ. THIS is faith in action!
5. Westside- The local community missionaries is the Westside did light construction and painting. Their number is increasing everyday.
"We are just so privileged that we are part of what God is doing in our communities".
Allen joins Charter One staff
Emerson Allen joins Charter One Mortgage
Emerson AllenRICHMOND, VA. – Emerson Allen of Indianapolis has joined Charter One Mortgage, a full-service residential mortgage lender, as a Community Lending Officer. Charter One Mortgage is a trade name for CCO Mortgage Corp.
For the last six years, Allen served as the
Indianapolis Mayor’s Neighborhood Faith-Based Liaison. Previously, he worked in mortgage originations and real estate sales for a total of 10 years.
Allen’s role at Charter One Mortgage is to educate prospective homeowners about the benefits of homeownership and to help them overcome any obstacles to homeownership they might face. He offers a wide range of home financing programs.
Allen is a member of the Indiana State Suicide Prevention Coalition, the Wayne Township Fire Department Merit Board and the Wayne Township Education Foundation Board. He is also host of the Indianapolis school and community radio talk show “School Talk” on WBDG Giant 90.9 FM. He is a deacon at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Allen attended Indiana State University. He and his wife, Mary, have four daughters and five grandchildren.
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Contact info: Emerson L. Allen Jr.
Community Lending Officer
10333 N. Meridian St., Suite 350
317-208-2970
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About CCO Mortgage Corp.
CCO Mortgage Corp., with loan offices in 18 states, is among the largest retail mortgage originators in the country. It operates in most of Citizens Bank's New England and Mid-Atlantic retail footprint as Citizens Mortgage, and as Citizens Home Loans in New York. It operates within Charter One Bank's retail footprint and outside of both banks’ footprints as Charter One Mortgage. CCO Mortgage is headquartered in Richmond, Va. Its Web site is ccomortgage.com. CCO Mortgage is a wholly owned subsidiary of Charter One Bank, N.A., of Cleveland, Ohio. Charter One Bank is a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., a $155 billion commercial bank holding company headquartered in Providence, R.I. Citizens is owned by RBS (The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc). Citizens’ Web site is citizensbank.com.
Day 38 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the clean up process after the event not be difficult and that everyone who is able will pitch in including the Faith, Hope and Love participants. Pray that everything will be done in an orderly manner and the Lord will bless us with perfect weather for the day, evening and night.
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Love one another even as I have loved you.” John 13:34
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
NIV
"Faith Hope & Love"... in Carmel
The "Faith Hope & Love" Prayer Trailer, a 50-foot state-of-the-art Mobile Chapel which will offer visitors the opportunity to pray and seek intercession at various locations throughout FHL Week, will be in Carmel todday... parked at... [
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Also see Mayor Jim Brainard's Interview re "Faith Hope & Love".
FHL Day July 24, 2006
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE STORIES
1. Noblesville/Fishers Area—Tranz skate park was open and free for any and all youth skaters; others on the team went to 3rd Phase Women’s Shelter.
2. Carmel/Westfield Area-Among several projects, local community missionaries provided refreshments and coffee to patients, guests and employees at Clarian North hospital-turned Café/Piano Bar. What a creative way to serve those in the hospital.
3. Southside Area-Some of the services/projects were light construction and bottled water give-away.
4. Westside Area-Did lawn care, weeding and edging.
5. IPS #74—10th & Rural Street—Newly assigned principal Tim Clevenger was on hand and told Faith, Hope and Love that the “wish list” the workers were following actually came from the school students themselves. Imagine their thrill when they return to school in August and see all of the beautiful work that has been done by those seeking to show God’s love in practical ways—mulching, weeding, beautifying flower beds, and many other practical things.
A few events that took place at IPS #74:
Ø The FHL 50' mobile prayer trailer was parked at School 74 for three hours too. Prayers were lifted to heaven. Answers began quickly. A few neighborhood residents arrived with their own equipment. Ready to take over the work, they asked the principal what they could do. He gladly directed their energies toward another playground project. Group Workcamps Foundation came to town with 100 teens from Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan. One group was at IPS #74 to weed, mulch and beautify the grounds. Others will be serving the homeless, ministering at men’s and women’s shelters, helping at after-school programs, and giving some love to the elderly. Some of the Workcamps students have done this type of work before, but for many it is their first time. Everyone interviewed said they weren’t nervous or scared, just really excited!
Ø A neighborhood social worker happened to stop by to see what was happening. She was greatly encouraged to see people from the suburbs coming down to minister in her part of town. “These kids won’t forget this. And I don’t just mean the gardening. I mean they won’t forget that strangers came to their school and treated them like real people, and did something really nice for them.”
6. Castleton/Nora Area
As the group gathered back at Abundant Life on 82nd street near I-69, many were rejoicing at the hard work and the opportunity to refresh souls. They did a myriad of jobs . . . window washing, trash pick up, cleaning yards, visiting patients in the hospital, providing home repair, and even giving spa treatments to women!
Ø An older man who himself is a trash-collector, couldn’t believe a few young men were picking up trash and not being paid for it. The same story was repeated for the young gals who washed office windows.
Ø A 26-year-old man with two children who hasn’t been able to work for three months due a car accident was so grateful for those who mowed his lawn and cleaned his yard. He’s been wanting to connect to a church, and today he saw God removing some obstacles in his life.
Ø A 79-year-old man whose son is in hospice, with cancer, was so grateful for the prayer of the servant team at his home.
The response of those who received these offerings?— “How much does it cost?” “Why are you doing this?” “What church are you from?”
The answer: “Nothing; it’s free.” “To show God’s love in a practical way.” “Lots of different churches, all working together”!
One of FHL Area Coordinator, Shelly Smith stated, “Our volunteers (including many of the youth) can't wait to be able to help again tomorrow. Our God is Great!!!!”
Day 37 of FHL 40-day prayer
33 Pray that the bread and the water that we provide will remind the Faith, Hope and love participants that God loves them with a passion and will continue to feed them as He fed the 5,000.
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Jesus said, “Have the people sit down. There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.” Matthew 6:10-11
God's Word
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
NIV
Indy hosts Church of God 71st General Assembly
Indianapolis welcomes the Church of God (Cleveland, TN)
71st International General Assembly this week. Visit their site for ongoing details.
They also come bearing gifts... WATER... lots of water... for all our "Faith, Hope & Love" events this week.
And importantly... they bring PRAYER... for Indianapolis.
So we're thankful for our brothers & sisters from all over the world coming to Indy in this special week. Praise God. And
'Welcome'.
One of those brothers is well known to some of us involved in the 'cityreaching' movement... Doug Small.
Doug serves as president of Alive Ministries, and as director of
Project Pray... leading prayer summits across the country. [Earlier this year, Doug led a youth prayer event here, bringing a number of youth to Indianapolis for the weekend to pray for our city & state.] He also serves as a State Prayer Leader for South Carolina, for the national
Governors Prayer Team. In addition, Doug serves as a member of the City-Impact Roundtable, a division of
Mission America and as a member of the National Prayer Committee.
Doug's book,
"Transforming Your Church Into A House of Prayer" is now available. The book is full of practical ideas for enriching the prayer ministry of a local congregation. But it is more than an idea book. It is a challenge to bring prayer to the center of all the church does. To not create a prayer ministry, but to make every ministry a praying ministry!
FHL Community Prayer Walk
FHL JULY 23, 2009
What a great day!
Today, FHL started at ZPC then proceeded to the Monument Circle for Prayer Walk and Rally. The Prayer Trailer prayer team prayed for several people.
In downtown Indianapolis, the prayer walkers started 2 blocks from the 4 corners of the circle. We then walked around 7 times the circle.
Shofars then sounded the noise after the 7th time around the circle and hundreds of people made Joyful Noise.
We had Prayer rally and afterwards, we ate lots of pizza and bottled water was available the rest of the day. The Outreach Team gave away boxes of pizza to everyone around the monument circle.
The Prayer Trailer ended at the Concert at The Fountain Square in Carmel. Carmel Attorney General spoke in front of the crowd on behalf of FHL and read the Proclamation that July 23-29 is FHL day for the City of Carmel.
Praise the Lord!
Day 36 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the mutual indwelling of the Father in the Son and the Son in the church is also the means of unity. Pray for spiritual oneness, that all believers will be united in love and grace, just as the Father and Son are one. That FHL week will be a tangible expression of this unity.
John 17:22-23,”
I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me”.
U knew the msgs would end
A nice lady called to query one of the daughters about six potential baby-sitting dates. When I told her the daughter was not home, she asked if I would like to write the dates down. I probably seemed rude when I said no. It’ s not that I wouldn’t take a message. It’s that...
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continued at LoriBorgman.com]
Day 35 of FHL 40-day prayer
33 Pray that Conseco field house will be filled to maximum capacity and that we will have enough food, water, T shirts etc to give away; that the Faith, Hope and Love team members from various churches will work together in unison and that our steps will be ordered of the Lord.
"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Col.3:13-14
God's Word
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which
cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains
surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both
now and forevermore.
Psalms 125:1-2
NIV
Win an iPod Shuffle at the cafe... Sat. July 29th
At next Saturday's "Urban Community Tech Day"... focused on serving our inner-city friends, by helping neighbors cross the digital divide. [affiliated with "Faith, Hope & Love Week"]
...we'll be giving away an iPod Shuffle and other door-prizes.
- Smaller than a pack of gum, it's just over 0.3" thin and weighs only 0.8 oz.
- 512MB* internal flash memory stores up to 120 songs (128 Kbps AAC)
- Supports MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, AAC, Protected AAC and WAV formats
Other door prizes to be given away:
- Free Breakfast Combo (4 prizes)
- Free Rib-Tips Dinner (1 prize)
All Participants on Saturday will get...
[Details re registering & participating... continued at UBbloggin.com]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !!! Can you surf? Do you have an email address yourself? Then you're qualified!
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Also, see the 'Prayer On The Move' Trailer which will be onsite that morning by the 9 a.m. Registration time. Come visit. See this specially-equipped trailer, and meet others who are regularly praying for our city.
God's Word
Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the
kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my
Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21
NIV
Faith, Hope and Love Community Prayer Walk 2006
The Faith, Hope and Love Community Prayer Walk is to usher in God’s Presence into metropolitan Indianapolis. Only the Lord knows exactly the plan He has for this historic event on July 23, 2006. The FHL local community missionaries will wear their official FHL t-shirts as they show the community the love of God.
These prayer team leaders will gather at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis at 1:30 p.m. for corporate prayer. They will then proceed to the four corners of the Circle. The North team will meet at the corner of N Meridian and New York St and pray at the War Memorial; the East team will meet at the corner of E Market and S Delaware St and pray for Conseco Fieldhouse; the West team will meet at the corner of W Market and Capitol and will pray for the State Capitol building; and the South team will meet at the corner of S Meridian and Maryland and will pray for Eli Lilly & Company and other businesses along South Meridian.
At 2:30 p.m., the Prayer Team leaders of each group will organize, register and coordinate the teams two blocks from the Circle for group prayer in the north, south, west and east corners. Instructions and prayer guidelines will be distributed at this time. The walk will officially begin at 3 p.m. by the sounding of the Shofar, a Jewish horn used symbolically in Biblical times. All groups will start walking directly toward the Circle.
Walkers will then walk toward the downtown Monument, the center of downtown Indianapolis, and then walk seven times quietly around the Monument starting at the south side of the Monument. Once everyone has finished their seven rotations, instruments will sound in celebration as we “Make a Joyful Noise!”
A prayer Rally will be held after the Prayer Walk with six leaders praying for specific areas related to Faith, Hope and Love Week. The leaders will be pray briefly for 5 minutes each.
Everyone is invited to come. Psalm 115:1, "Not to us O Lord, not to us, bu to your Name be the glory"
Merlin Gonzales
www.fhlcommunity.org
Day 34 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that John 3:16 will be the Banner that flies high over the Circle City as we march together and that God will receive the glory for sending His son to die for us.
“For God so loved the World that He gave His only begotten son; that whosoever believes on Him shall receive eternal life.”
God's Word
The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Galatians 5:14
NIV
Day 33 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that our acts of kindness will open up the floodgates for others to come into His kingdom; that random acts of service will occur in and throughout the city of Indianapolis; that God will provide for us a Wave of Peace as we keep our mind steadfast and trust in Him alone.
We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation may enter, the nation that keeps faith. You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:1-4
Pulliam to speak at Winners Circle... Sept.16th
The next 'Winner's Circle Men's Breakfast' will take place on
Saturday, September 16th.Russ PulliamOur feature speaker will be
Russell Pulliam, Associate Editor of the Indianapolis Star.
Cost is $7.95 for an all - you - can - eat breakfast! Starts at 8:00 AM... at the MCL Cafeteria located at 2370 W. 86th Street, Indy, 46260.
Don't miss this!
Lou Stoops
Belief, Blogging, and Beyond
At
MCCA 2006 I did a workshop on Belief, Blogging, and Beyond. Multiple versions of the workshop plus the resources are
now available.
Youth Rally for Peace
[from the Lt. Governor's office...]
"On Tuesday, I was pleased to participate in the youth rally, "Peace in the Streets," on the circle in downtown Indianapolis. Although we focused on combating violent crime in this urban community, violence is a problem in our rural communities, as well.
It was significant that supporters at the rally included motivated young men and women, parents, religious leaders, community leaders, law enforcement, and elected officials. Government alone will never be able to stem the tide of violence. It takes a shared commitment within the community to make a difference. Tuesday's rally was a beginning, but it is an effort worthy of support across our great state."
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
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[excerts from the Indianapolis Star...]Olgen Williams, executive director for
Christamore House, helped develop the idea.
"It's like a political campaign, we're campaigning,
and we want people to see the candidate is peace."
You can learn about future peace promotion activities by going to
http://www.indygov.org/. Free Peace in the Street yard signs and wristbands can be obtained by calling (317) 635-7211 or (317) 327-7901.
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Read the full article at IndyStar.com]
Because thine heart was tender...
2 Chronicles 34:1-2 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years. 2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
2 Chronicles 34:26-27 And as for the king of Judah [Josiah], who sent you to enquire of the LORD, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard; 27 Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.
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God hears us when we cry out to Him. He is here to hold up our feeble arms and strengthen our feeble knees. God knows what we need before we even cry out...
King Josiah, in 2Chronicles 34 is a great example of someone who sought the Lord, recognized that God is in control and submitted himself under God’s Lordship. Josiah “did that which was right in the sight of the Lord” meaning he obeyed God. In verses 26 & 27 we see that Josiah also had a tender and humble heart towards God – it’s very important that we see we can’t just follow the rules and be in a “right relationship” with God, our hearts must be tender towards Him and humble allowing Him to be not only our Lord, but our Master.
The flip side is true as well, we can’t say we have a tender and humble heart towards God and not walk in obedience to His commands which are to love God with our heart, mind, soul, & strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We can’t have a tender heart towards God and hate our neighbor or be worshipping the gods of this world (our job, money, stuff, and even ourselves in the form of selfishness – see Phil 2).
Josiah was looked upon by God as righteous because he walked in faith and his faith led him to faithfulness. God honors our faith, we are saved by faith, and as we grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, as we read and grow in the Word of God (the Bible) our faith grows. When we walk by faith, we too will do that which is right in the sight of the Lord. As our faith grows our heart will become tenderer. As our heart is tender, we will walk faithfully in obedience. It’s a positive cycle called discipleship, sanctification and growing in the grace of God...it’s the ideal Christian walk!
Pray with me that we walk by faith with tender hearts towards God...
Email me (Pastor Jim) at
pj-brown@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at:
www.calvarychapel.com/hcfw
Creation Evidence Video... 7/21 Planning Meeting
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Pastors/leaders... Be with us
TOMORROW... Friday, 7/21 for the pre-launch meeting when Dr. Sharp returns to Indy regarding the upcoming Creation Evidence Crusade. [
click for details]
Day 32 of FHL 40-day prayer
Psalm 115:1, “
Not to us o Lord, not to us, but to your Name be the glory”.
Pray that we keep our humble hearts focused on Jesus and not to our own strength and accomplishment. This is His ministry and we are privileged to be part of it.
Day 31 of FHL 40-day prayer
1 Cor. 13:13, "
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Pray that in everything that we do, we do it out of our love for God and for our neighbors.
Day 30 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the Word of God will be exemplified in all that we do. Pray that His word will produce a harvest of righteousness, peace and joy and that many will be brought into the kingdom as a result of Faith, Hope and Love week.
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As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sewer and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth; It will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55: 10-11
"Oh Little Town Of...."
"Nazareth"????LOLLLLL.
Major news leader CNN broke some startling 2,000 year-old news today. Jesus was apparently born in Nazareth.
Obviously it was simply an error by reporters & editors covering the historic land of Israel... albeit with limited expertise. [But didn't they ever hear any Christmas carols even?]
Btw, CNN has apparently refused to take the journalistic high road by issuing a retraction. Instead, they simply edited it quietly. For now.
Have our educators and judges perhaps been too quick to pull the creche from textbooks and from public view?
Guess we'll see if Leno mercilessly picks on CNN tonight like he does GW every night. LOL.
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Full story... by Daniel Pulliam at GetReligion.org]
[hat-tip, Blews.Network]
Indianapolis women... a question from San Diego
Email from a reader...
"Hello from San Diego.
I located your
indychristian.com website while attempting to help a women from Indianapolis who emailed this morning inquiring about our organization, Professional Women’s Fellowship in San Diego (
http://www.pwfsd.org/). She had found our site and asked if there was something similar in your area.
Not knowing of one, I “googled” and came up with your information.
PWF is an association of San Diego County Christian women who are professionals and/or in business, community or ministry leadership, and who connect for fellowship, challenge, learning, encouragement, service, and networking. We hold regular monthly meetings, weekly Bible studies in several locations throughout the county, an annual retreat, workshops, social events, and other activities.
PWF members and friends support and participate in a variety of community outreach programs and service projects, including GRACE Talks, a class for the resident women of the San Diego Rescue Mission led by PWF. Our 2005 Christmas project provided gifts to local children through Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program. In addition, over a number of ministries and charities are led by PWF members who we encourage and support.
We encourage our members and friends to access the prayer chain, career moves/job line, and other available resources, and we serve as an arm of many local churches who have no specific outreach to women in business and professional leadership. Our contact circle includes about 500 women here in San Diego County.
Being aware of other PWFs and similar organizations in other cities but not in Indianapolis, I’m seeking your help in locating one. I will appreciate any assistance you can provide.
In Christ,
Anne"
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IndyChristian.com Ed. Note: Well, Indianapolis? Comments?
God's Word
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
NIV
Study: City ranked high in services that foster poverty
"Indianapolis prides itself on being among the most affordable large cities in the nation, but that low-cost living does not always include the city's working poor."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
[
Read the Brookings Institute study report]
God's Word
Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness. See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be completely lighted, as when the light of a lamp shines on you.
Luke 11:34-36
NIV
Reliance upon the Lord
2 Chronicles 16:7-9 And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand. 8 Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand. 9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
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We find the story of Asa in 2Chronicles, chapter 16. Asa was a good king...he led Judah well, he destroyed the idols and tore down the high places of worship, and he relied upon the Lord until he was comfortable in his success. THEN, he began to rely upon himself – he made an alliance with the king of Syria to perform a desired result instead of seeking God, His counsel and His wisdom and following His plan.
The result of Asa’s actions was to reap what HE had sown...the natural consequences of our actions are sometimes much harsher than we anticipate. God, who is outside of time, knows not only our actions but the results and desires the best for us...thus wisdom dictates that we should follow the counsel of God over the counsel of men (including our own counsel).
God, gives us great reason to follow HIM...in 2Chron 16:9 we see God speaking through the prophet Hanani to Asa who tells him (and us) that God is looking for men and women whose heart is perfect toward Him so that He can show Himself strong to them. This means that if we are seeking Him and His leading for our lives, He’ll not only give us counsel but He will be our strength!
If God is desirous of leading us and guiding us and has the best for our lives foremost in His mind, shouldn’t we be humble enough (and wise enough) to let Him? Doesn’t God, who is outside of time, who sees all, who knows all, & who is all powerful has a little more insight into our lives than we. Wouldn’t it seem a lot foolish to tell our creator and the creator of the universe that we don’t need His help as we can “take it from here”?
Pray with me that our hearts are perfect towards God and that we let Him show Himself strong on our behalf...
Email me (Pastor Jim) at
pj-brown@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at:
www.calvarychapel.com/hcfw
eWalk... for Life?
Gotta love it! Crisis Pregnancy Centers get some funds.
My friends get some exercise. Some babies get LIFE! And I can help at the speed of Light in a click or two.
Join me in supporting them with a click or two... and a buck or two?
God's Word
Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Matthew 7:15-20
NIV
Coffee House Ministries
"Welcome! Coffee House Fellowship Ministries is a forum for men to discuss issues relating to life and faith and how these impact our daily lives. We are dedicated to building men into effective leaders, husbands, and fathers through critical thinking and mutual fellowship.
We are based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at Starbucks 86th and Ditch (in Indy) at 3:30pm.
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IndyChristian Ed.Note: Visit... NeighborhoodCafes.com. Do you have a such a place you'd like to submit for consideration? Email us.
Day 29 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the Lord will prevent Faith, Hope and Love from seeking after monetary gain; that the Spirit of Christ will empower us to feed, clothe the poor and provide for each one He sends to be cared for; that we will walk in the spirit of love and generosity.
“
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25: 35-36
Day 28 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that all the nations in Indianapolis will be touched by this act of unity and gather with us as a unified army.
“…
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength..” Isaiah 40:31.
Dinner Theater: "Snapshots From A City"
'Here's Life Inner City' is the compassionate urban ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, International... which is dedicated to equipping churches to provide help and hope to the poverty-striken in their communities. Volunteers will perform throughout Indiana in July and August. [
click for .pdf schedule so far]
[Some events are already SOLD OUT. Call in your reservations soon!]Read the front-page news article...
"Stageplay promotes outreach"
in this month's Chronicle.
[
download entire .pdf newspaper]
[Visit
SnapshotsFromACity.com]
[Visit
TheChronicleOnline.net]
God's Word
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your
presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I
make my bed in the depths, you are there.
Psalms 139:7-8
NIV
'Walk(s) For Life'... Sept 30th... Oct 7th
Save the date(s)...[
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God's Word
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the
LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
Isaiah 26:3-4
NIV
Day 27 of FHL 40-day prayer
"
They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away..” Isaiah 35:10
Pray that the righteousness and right standing in the Father will be made manifest during the Faith, Hope, and Love outreach; that everything we do will produce the fruit of laughter, merriment, and everlasting joy; that our gathering together as one will bring great joy to the Father’s heart !
Day 26 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the winds of the Spirit will bring refreshment to all the workers who are laboring in the harvest fields; that we will have perfect weather for all the events of the week and will walk in harmony and unison with the Spirit of Christ.
“
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with god’s will.” Romans 8:26-27
God's Word
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 7:13-14
NIV
Top 50 Influential (Protestant) Churches
"Almost 40 percent of the 50 most influential churches in the United States are not affiliated with a denomination -- and size apparently equates to influence. Those are among the interesting findings coming out of a survey of more than 2,000 Protestant pastors conducted earlier this year. "
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continued at Crosswalk.com]
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IndyChristian.com Editorial Note: However significant the above report may or may not be... here's a much different point of view that is well worth reading as food for thought..."Church Influence: Making A List, And Checking It Twice"by Rebecca Barnes, Editor, ChurchCentral.com
Rebecca Barnes"Furthermore, I’m pretty sure no typical Americans—even Christians—could come up with the names of 50 churches, much less naming 50 that had influenced them. So the pastoral survey is artificial at best. At worst it is a look in the wrong direction. Sure, Christians should encourage one another, influence one another—especially Christian leaders and their churches—but, ultimately, the task of churches is to..."
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continued at ChurchCentral.com]
God's Word
Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21
NIV
A Willing Heart
1 Chronicles 21:24 And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.
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We have a picture of what God desires from us as far as sacrifice… in 1Chronicles, chapter 21, David is told by the Lord to go and build an altar to Him at Ornan’s threshing floor to stop a plague caused by David’s sin. When David asks Ornan for his land, etc., Ornan tells David he can have it, but David replies with verse 24: that he will not give to the Lord that which does not come by cost to him.
This is a picture for us to learn from – God doesn’t want from us what doesn’t cost us anything. He wants what costs us EVERYTHING! He wants our lives. If we really want to go to that “next step” in our walk with God, in our fellowship and intimacy with the creator of the Universe, God wants what will cost us the most – our hearts!
Picture a father with his little child. He wants the child to hug him but the child won’t until disciplined severely – that hug now doesn’t mean much to the father, does it? In the same way, God doesn’t want us to give what we have to him grudgingly – He wants it willingly. If we desire to give our all to our Father in Heaven in response to His goodness, we must give God our hearts, our lives, and all that we are from a pure heart and a desire to please Him.
The cost to us, if we want to follow hard after God, if we want to be in that “place” where He will use us, is that which is most costly of all – our will. Giving up our heart and our life means giving up our will for our lives and allowing God to take control. It means allowing God to direct our steps and lead us wherever He desires. The cost for us is to willing lay our lives on the altar of sacrifice as our reasonable service because of ALL that God has done for us.
Pray with me that we see God’s goodness and count the cost of our lives as a worthy sacrifice to Him…
Email me (Pastor Jim) at
pj-brown@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at:
www.calvarychapel.com/hcfw
Day 25 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the winds of the Spirit will bring refreshment to all the workers who are laboring in the harvest fields; that we will have perfect weather for all the events of the week and will walk in harmony and unison with the Spirit of Christ.
“
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with god’s will.” Romans 8:26-27
Tony Perkins provides Washington update for Indy pastors
Crossroads Bible College serves Indianapolis and the world, by training Christian leaders... i.e, pastors, counselors and lay men & women... to 'reach a multi-ethnic urban world for Christ'.
Tony Perkins
Today Crossroads hosted a luncheon, with Tony Perkins, President of Family Research Council, Washington D.C. The luncheon was co-sponsored locally by American Family Association of Indiana, and Indiana Family Institute.
Tony carried the message of the FRC [as stated at their website]...
"We believe that America's pastors and churches are the keys to the survival and revival of our nation. More and more, we are gearing the efforts of the FRC, and producing tools to help pastors and churches do what only they can do to bring transformation to our culture, including the public policy arena. As a pastor, whether your church is large or small God has given you power and authority to make big changes in our country through preaching, prayer and teaching your people how to be active, wise and faithful Christian citizens."
He encouraged pastors to...
- Pray
- Hold a "Citizenship Sunday"
- Multiply your impact. Find 12 other pastors to do likewise.
The FRC now specially provides resources especially for pastors...
Visit the "Pastors Portal" at the Family Research Council's site.
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And while you're at the FRC site, stop by their blog which today features this story as the ACLU assisted two Indiana inmates in filing suit... against the Indiana Department of Correction to overturn a policy that bars magazines such as Playboy and Hustler.
[full article at the FRC Blog]
God's Word
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 2:14
NIV
Day 24 of FHL 40-day prayer
1 Kings 18:36-39,
"At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: "O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again."
Then the fire of the LORD fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench.
When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, "The LORD -he is God! The LORD -he is God!"Pray that the idol gods of our city will no longer have an entry point to destroy family life; that drugs, alcohol, illicit sexual activity, prostitution, greed, envy, jealousy, pride, malice, and all willful acts of violence and murder will be thwarted by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; That the Crucified One will enter into the battle alone and bring forth the Victory.
Creation Evidence Crusade
http://www.answersingenesis.org/
Greetings from Mike
I have personally seen the museum and I will be going back! Field trips do change lives of the young and the old. I would recommend that you plan a trip by car, van, or bus. By group small or large and plan on spending a full day next year. I would also recommend that you start planning now and have it on the schedule.
We the Creation Evidence Crusade 2006 Committee want to extend a warm welcome to Mark Looy of Answers in genesis to the 2nd chance pre-launch meeting. Mark will be bringing some literature and a report of the progress of the museum.
2006 Midwest Gospel Quartet Conference
There is a cost to attend the banquet
Vendor and Sponsor Opportunities
Creation Evidence Crusade 2006
2nd Chance
Pre-Launch meeting
with Dr. Thomas SharpG. Thomas Sharp has achieved national and international recognition as a Christian educator, religious leader, businessman and author. He is the founder and chairman of The Creation Truth Foundation (CTF) Inc., and founder of the Institute of Biblical Worldview Studies (IBWS), both in Noble, Oklahoma and co-founder & President of the Museum of Earth History in Eureka Springs, AR.
Date: July 21st
Time: 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: Crossroads Bible College
601 North Shortridge
Indianapolis, Indiana
Subject: WHY CRUSADE
For Information contact:
Ministry Support Concepts
317-536-5638 office
317-345-9072 cell
317-431-5652 cell
www.creationevidencecrusade.org
Day 23 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the sins of our city will be called to mind during our prayer walk that we might repent and confess of our sins as a corporate body; that the Spirit who resides within us will pray great prayers of repentance and that holiness, purity, and godliness will be restored to the North, South, East and West.
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If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and seek My face I will heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14
God's Word
After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
John 17:1-3
NIV
Video: "A Love Song To You"
"
A Love Song To You"... from Jesus.
...by way of your friends from
Midwest Christian Bodybuilding
Day 22 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray, “Lord we ask that the Spirit of Praise and Worship will accompany us on our journey as we walk hand in hand during the prayer walk. We ask that our joyous refrain can be heard round the world; that our hearts and our minds will be focused upon the Crucified One, who died for our sins, then rose again defeating the enemy.”
“
I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life-when will you come to me?” Ps.101:1-2
God's Word
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD
and honored his name. "They will be mine," says the LORD Almighty, "in the day when I make up my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as in compassion a man spares his son who serves him."
Malachi 3:16-17
NIV
Conference Combines Computing & Missions
A recent conference combining computing with missionary outreach drew 140 missionaries from 18 different countries to Taylor University [Upland, Indiana] from June 9-13.
Described as a 'Promise Keepers for Techies', the 17th-annual International Conference on Computing and Mission (ICCM) is a product of Taylor's historic emphasis on missions and its well-respected department of Computing and System Sciences (CSS) Department.
ICCM began in 1989 as a gathering that would allow "techies" to come together and discuss the use of computer technology in the mission field...
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Also... Visit ICCM.org]
Day 21 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that the news media, television stations, newspapers and magazines will truly reflect the purpose of God in the Faith, Hope and Love outreach; that we may be seen as a united body, serving the Lord, in joyous praise and adoration because we love Him. We pray that there will be no slanderous accusation from any public official or group that would stand against us. We pray that God’s kind favor would rest upon us till His work is completed.
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Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other as Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32
God's Word
When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.
Proverbs 10:19
NIV
"And he must needs go through Samaria."
[From John chapter 4] "And then He goes on in verse 3 and says, And He needed to go through Samaria. Now wait a minute, Jews did not go through Samaria. But He needed to. They had a little thing I like to call a "465". See it was very simple to go straight through. You could go right through to where He was going but they had a thing I call the 465. The Jews just went around because they didn't go to Samaria."
"The idea that we have that lets pray for the black church to do their thing and let's pray for people to get saved but we are not a part of that and let's pray for the white church but let's not communicate. See we are dividing and we are building on the division instead of unity.
See there's something about Jacob's well. It was a place where each of them could identify with because the Jews knew that the convenant had been cut with Abraham Isaac and Jacob and the Samaritan people believed the Pentateuch and so they also honored Jacob. It was a place they both could identify with. They both honored Jacob. He didn't meet her at a place where there was division. It was a place where they could have unity. He brought them to a spiritual place where they could have identity and common ground.
The only way we will build a multi-cultural church is by common ground. Most division starts with disagreement but Jesus started with what where they agreed. The other amazing thing is that Jesus didn't give up who He was to reach her. He didn't go into to town and buy Samaritan clothes and try and look like a Samaritan to reach her. He was Jewish and He knew who He was and He wasn't going to give up who He was. I don't have to act like you or look like you but we are going to do this on our common ground. I am so sick and tired of church leaders saying you will only reach who you are. That's not true."
"You'll reach who you love."
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Full article at JesusMC.org/blog]
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Video-clip from Jesus Messiah Church]
Tony Dungy... 'Power To Win' DVD
NFL Football - there is no sport like it. It's like watching modern day gladiators. Every Sunday, some of the greatest athletes that have ever played the game strap on their battle gear and engage in fierce competition. They are trained to be intense, focused, disciplined, tough, and relentless. No wonder people all of the worls view them as heroes.
This DVD offers a glimpse into the lives of a few of these men. These stories are not just about modern day gladiators, but about real people with real needs who have found that real faith is essential for success in real life...
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continued]
God's Word
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has
value for all things, holding promise for both the present
life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8
NIV
Day 20 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that no denominational barriers will prevent us from accomplishing His Perfect will and purpose for the week of Faith, Hope and Love. May no one Denomination takes center stage; and that the participants will join with one Another hand in hand to lift up the Name above all names; Jesus Christ.
“
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by the deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:22
Youth Rally for Peace... July 18th
It's time to STOP THE VIOLENCE on our streets. Come help promote peace in the streets.
Help pass the word regarding this youth-lead event!
[
Click for .pdf flyer]
God's Word
Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.
1 Samuel 15:22
NIV
Save the date... Indy Prayer Breakfast... November 3rd
This year's featured speaker at the Indianapolis Prayer Breakfast will be Chip Ingram, President & CEO of 'Walk Thru the Bible'...
[
Click .doc flyer for breakfast details]
Day 19 of FHL 40-day prayer
Pray that as we gather together for the prayer walk that the proclamation of the
Word will be lifted up; that we will be an organized army of believers, walking on the streets of Indianapolis; that our steps will be ordered of the Lord, and that the ground we walk on will be declared holy by the Lord Himself.
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God called to Moses from the burning bush,” Moses, Moses.” And Moses said here I am.” “Do not come any closer, “God said. “Take off your sandals for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:4-5
Prayer On The Move...
Indianapolis, IN. – July 5, 2006 –
Faith, Hope and Love, an organization building communities, today announced that it will provide a Prayer Trailer for the events surrounding Faith, Hope and Love Week, scheduled for July 23 – 29, 2006.
This 50-foot state-of-the-art Mobile Chapel will offer visitors with the opportunity to pray and seek intercession at various locations throughout Indianapolis and surrounding cities.
The Prayer Trailer will start FHL Week parked at the center of downtown Indianapolis, the heart of the Crossroads of America.
On the final day of FHL Week, July 29, a Prayer Convoy will begin approximately at noon with more details forthcoming. The Convoy will circle Indianapolis on I-465 and end at the front of Conseco Fieldhouse where it will stay until the end of the Faith, Hope and Love Festival.
Learn more about Faith Hope & Love Week...
July 23rd - 29th.
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