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God's Word
And live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.
Ephesians 5:2-4
NIV
Mayor Peterson's 'State of the City' Report
[
.pdf version of his report]
Today's 'Featured City' Call... Sarasota/Bradenton
[quoting from PrayerSummits.Net]
About This Month's Call (Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida): "Either the Lord is up to something in this area, or I am certifiably insane." This is the comment of one of the leaders who is now living in "Manasota" (that is a combined version of two West Florida counties – Manatee and Sarasota). In the last few years, many spiritual leaders have felt God's direct call to move to this area because God wanted them to be involved in His work there. This call will feature some of what God has done in this area through the Global day of Prayer and other initiatives.
You are welcome to join us
(TODAY)... Tuesday, February 27 (12:00 Eastern Time). [
Click for call numbers and more details.]
God's Word
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodn ess, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:5-8
NIV
God's Word
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
James 1:19-21
NIV
Christian Education Expo... April 21st
******** CANCELLED ***********Contact The Chronicle for details.******** CANCELLED ***********Mark your calendars and stay tuned...
[large .pdf brochure][
Details in .pdf brochure]
Sponsored by
The Indianapolis Chronicle
The Indianapolis Chronicle...
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29–17 in the Super Bowl, making Tony Dungy the first black coach to win a National Football League title. And taking advantage of the trophy stage, Dungy was more proud to have... [
continued at Indianapolis Chronicle]
[click directly to the .pdf of this month's paper]
God's Word
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:10-11
NIV
Indiana Home Educators... Convention, Mar. 23-24
Indiana Home Educators...
"The Indiana Association of Home Educators is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 for the purpose of serving the Lord Jesus Christ through supporting and encouraging families interested in home education. We define home education as parent-directed, home-based, privately-funded discipleship. Maintaining visibility as home educators with civil government leaders, influencing the legislative process, and sponsoring seminars for parent education are our primary functions."
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continued at InHomeEducators.org]
God's Word
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God - through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
Romans 7:24-25
NIV
Flee from Temptation
by Pastor Jim BrownHorizon Christian Fellowship
(www.calvarychapel.com/hcfw)
Judges 16:1 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.
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Samson saw a harlot (that he desired) and went in unto her. We see here that Sampson made an error in judgment in Judges chapter 16; he experienced a temptation and instead of walking (or running like Joseph – Gen 39:12) away from it, he gave in to it and committed sin. Temptation is not sin: temptation is the draw of sin in our lives by our lusts. We must, as Christians, avoid sin and the temptation that entices us to sin for we are “but flesh” and weak and therefore we must know that we are not as “strong” as we would like others to think. We must walk in the Spirit and under His leading – seeking to please God and not ourselves. Sampson, it appears, wasn’t able to do this.
Can we? Are we any stronger or more “spiritual” or better than Sampson? Do any of us need the blood of Christ any less than anyone else?
Although the Bible tells us that all who name the name of Christ should depart from iniquity we must also know that when we see our brother in a fault we are to seek to restore him/her...not beat them down or shun them. We are to come along side of them (in meekness and humility considering ourselves lest we be tempted – Gal 6:1) and build them up in love – the love that Jesus has for us.
For all of us who are sinners (I’m guessing that’s all of us) Paul has encouragement for us from 1Cor 10:13...God (who IS faithful) will make a way for us to escape temptation. Our job is to simply take “that” way – the narrow way, the Jesus way, the ONLY way. Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life, and no man comes to the Father but by me”.
Pray with me that we can focus our lives on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith...
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Email me! Pastor Jim (pj-brown@sbcglobal.net)
God's Word
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:8-9
NIV
Tony Dungy.... Faith, Family and Football
by Tia Nielsen, Indy's Child Magazine
This is a tale of Tony Dungy, two cities, four men, and big dreams.
As head football coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Dungy is well known for his passion and commitment to excellence. January is a big month for NFL coaches. It is the road to the Super Bowl. "Certainly, I like to win," says Dungy. "I want to bring a Super Bowl to Indy." He also has a dream that extends beyond the years of success in the pro-football world.
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continued at IndysChild.com]
"Seek God For The City"... 40 Days of Prayer
God's Word
But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 3:22-29
NIV
Daniel Bernard, City Impact... Next Steps for Indy?
This week the citywide initiative called
Faith Hope & Love is conducting their annual winter event “Power in Community Conference”.
Near the conclusion of this 4-day event, a very important segment is being held
Friday morning, Feb. 23rd... 9 a.m.... called “City Impact".
Dr. Daniel BernardThe leader of this key segment is Dr Daniel Bernard, Founder of
Somebody Cares Tampa Bay and the author of 4 books, including '
City Impact'. He will speak to Pastors and Leaders on the power of partnership between churches and local businesses in addressing the needs of the community.
Dr. Bernard appeared on the 700 Club and has been featured in Outreach Magazine. He is a member of the Global Learning Community... a cutting edge think-tank of Christian city leaders from around the world. Dr. Bernard will help us focus on such issues as...
- 80 ways to unify our community
- How deeds of kindness can impact our city
- How our local businesses can impact our communities
We have also now specially arranged for this morning session to be followed by a roundtable discussion over (pizza) lunch...
"Tangible Next Steps For Indy".
The luncheon's interactive objective will be for all participants to then know 'how, where and when' each of us can help move Indy's citywide impact to the next level during 2007... and beyond.
The $10 cost of this segment includes lunch. Participants are encouraged to register in advance, at
FHLcommunity.org. Or you may also register at the door.
This special event is hosted at...
Post Road Christian Church
[home of Cars of Clay ministry]
1112 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
[map-link]
God's Word
Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, "Who is the LORD?" Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
Proverbs 30:7-9
NIV
But cleave unto the LORD your God
by Pastor Jim BrownHorizon Christian Fellowship
(www.calvarychapel.com/hcfw)
Numbers 16:8-9 And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi: 9 Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?
============ Sometimes it seems as though we are defeated before we get out of bed...the cares of life, kids, job, etc. get us down and out.
Sometimes...even getting out of bed is more than we can handle but – God is with you!
We must know that one person + God is a majority and following this thought, if God is with us, who can come against us?
So...if the giants are against us before we even get out of bed we need to ask for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit and for the courage that can only come from God and stand up and follow after HIM! It takes courage to walk after God at times – the world will so often ridicule us or beat us down for our stance on the issues of life. God, however, knows what you and I are going through and tells us to simply cleave to Him – draw near to Him – Jesus would say, “Abide in Him” and the cares of the day become His cares and not ours...
Come unto me all you who are weary and heavily burdened and I will give you rest...that’s the promise that Jesus makes to us if we have the courage to come to Him!
Pray with me that our hearts desire to walk in obedience to our Creator and the lover of our souls...
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Email me! Pastor Jim (pj-brown@sbcglobal.net)
God's Word
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God - through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but inthe sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
Romans 7:24-25
NIV
"10 Things You Could Do Too."
Wish you could help transform a community? You can. With the power of the Holy Spirit, everyone can do something to change the world. And your efforts of faith are multiplied if they help leverage the collective Church impact in your city. We call it 'fishing our city together with a net'.
- Community Prayer: Here's what one pastor wrote... "Living In A Prayed-For Community". You can pray and encourage others to pray for their neighbors and the community, its leaders, teachers, pastors, and other civic heroes. In our community, we spread the word that the local Friday siren was a great time to stop a few minutes especially to pray for the community. And we let our civic leaders know it was also a signal to remind them they're being prayed-for regularly.
As you look for opportunities for change, consider the tech capabilities now being put in the hands of everyday users like yourself, making it easy to create impact in just a few minutes per day. It's as easy as email !
['10 Things'... continued]
God's Word
But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightenedup and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."
John 8:1-11
NIV
Watch Verse by Verse teaching @ Horizon
Watch Sunday, February 11th:
(Luke 20:20 - 21:4)
or
Watch Wednesday's teaching in Revelation...
Revelation 1:7-20 (February 14th)
Email me (Pastor Jim) at pj-brown@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at: www.calvarychapel.com/hcfw
God's Word
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
1 Peter 4:12-16
NIV
God's Word
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
James 5:7-11
NIV
Answers Magazine: "Trading Truth for Tolerance?"
'Trading Truth for Tolerance'
by Dr. A. Charles Ware, Pres.
Crossroads Bible College
Published in 'Answers' Magazine, February 2007
"Building A Biblical Worldview"The cultural divide in America concerning the family, especially in the area of marriage, is growing. Hollywood films and other media have launched an aggressive campaign to normalize same-sex relationships. TV shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and movies like Brokeback Mountain affirm same-sex relationships, while openly gay TV show hosts like Rosie O’Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres humor our nation. Educational institutions, in the name of tolerance, seek to legitimize these relationships, and our courts and even churches wrestle with the issue.
Did Jesus Discriminate? [
continued at 'Answers']
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More about Dr. Ware's DVD... "
It Doesn't Take A Ph.D."
God's Word
Remember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels. Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.
Isaiah 46:8-10
NIV
Black History Month: "Grace, Not Race..."
In the future, Charles Ware hopes race relations will focus on helping other people, not more disagreements.
Ware, president of Crossroads Bible College and senior pastor of Crossroads Bible Church in Indianapolis, spoke to the crowd gathered at Rediger Auditorium (Upland, IN) about the need for people to develop a new "grace dream" in the issue of race relations.
"A lot of people say...." [
continued at Marion Ledger]
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God's Word
"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest," declares the LORD. "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."
Jeremiah 31:33-34
NIV
The Chronicle Advisory Council
The Chronicle Christian Newspaperis forming its new advisory council for Indiana this month and everyone is welcome to participate. Urgent and Critical Christian information is not getting in the paper. This is an on-going effort to report and communicate vital information to the public from a Christian perspective.
Advisory Briefings and Explanation of duties will take place Friday February 16th at 1:00pm – 2:00pm and Saturday 1:00pm – 2:00pm. (Both meetings will have the same information). If you are unable to attend but would like to participate by conference call please contact me and I will forward the phone number and password.
Due to the SNOW we have not distributed the paper to all of the distribution sites. Thanks to the many churches and volunteers that are willing to stop by our new location and pick up a bundle or two and get them to the church by Sunday the 18th. You are welcome to share this information with everyone and are welcomed and encouraged to stop by the new location.
If you have not seen our new location we
are located in the 56th Street Fish Market at the corner of 56th and Emerson Way.
Click on the link below to see more about our new Indiana Headquarters.
The Chronicle Café (Also let me know if you like the name)
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City Impacts Cars of Clay... Feb. 23rd
From our friend Jim Raftery, Director, "
Cars of Clay"...
Greetings...
Next week a citywide ministry called
Faith Hope & Love is conducting their annual winter event “Power in Community Conference” focusing on “Addressing Youth Violence In Our City”.
As part of this 4-day event Post Road Christian Church is hosting a seminar on Friday morning
February 23rd called “City Impact”.The speaker at this seminar is Dr Daniel Bernard, Founder of
Somebody Cares Tampa Bay and the author of 4 books, including 'City Impact'. He will speak to Pastors and Leaders on the power of partnership between churches and local businesses in addressing the needs of the community.
Dr. Bernard appeared on the 700 Club and has been featured in Outreach Magazine.
I would like to invite any Pastor and/or leader to this seminar to learn more about...
- 80 ways to unify your community
- How deeds of kindness can impact your city
- How your business can serve your community
Please see the attached brochures (City Impact & Entire FHL Schedule) for more information or feel free to contact me at 223-8225.
Thanks and God Bless,
Jim Raftery
Post Road Christian Church
Cars of Clay Auto Ministry
Indianapolis, IN
317-898-4945 ext. 124
http://www.carsofclay.com/
Evangelists retreat to the high seas... or the hills?
Here are some pics from this past weekend's evangelism retreat. Was it held on the high seas, or in the hills? You decide.
Either way, it was great. A very special thanks goes out to Mike Porter and Randy Calhoun (and no doubt many others) for pulling this together. And we were all thankful for key speakers such as Jose Muniz (Ya gotta see his pic **LOL**. He's a trip.), not to mention Marv Plementosh, Ray Walters and Steve Spidel.
Who knows what God might have in mind by pulling 50 evangelistic types together from around the state (and beyond)??? Stay tuned.
In the meantime, mark your calendars for
March 18th, when evangelist
Mark Cahill comes to Indy. No doubt many of these (hardly) retreating-evangelists will also be gathering there as well. Bring your vision for change in our city, and come be a part of the
cityreaching movement.
If anyone is going to be effective in the
'Indy 400'... I'm guessing it'll be many of these types of folks !
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Also visit
FishersOfMenConference.com.
Other Indy Evangelism tags.
Valentines Day
"About this time last year, I discovered something that made me laugh out loud: Valentine candy for people who hate Valentine's Day..."
[
continued at Christianity Today]
God's Word
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you.
Psalms 51:1-13
NIV
God's Word
But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.
Luke 6:27-30
NIV
Darwin Day... (formerly Lincoln's Birthday)
"On this episode of ID The Future we take a look at how the birthday of Charles Darwin has become a full-fledged holiday for secular humanists, celebrated on Feb. 12. Now for a full week humanists the world over will celebrate the birth of their saint, Charles Darwin."
[
video podcast at IDtheFuture.com]
[And mark your calendars for Sept. 21-26...
Creation Evidence Crusade]
God's Word
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, watever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
NIV
One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven... Mar. 18th
[per a flyer from the Fishers Of Men Retreat going on this weekend. Excellent!]
Mark Cahill, Author of "One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven"... coming to Indy, Sunday March 18th... 5pm at
College Park Church.
Mark is a guest speaker & author whose passion is for the entire world to know Jesus Christ! He is the author of the popular book,
'One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven'. Over the past six years the Lord has used Mark to equip and encourage others to boldly stand up for what they believe. Many people respond to Mark's talks saying they finally feel equipped to share their faith in Jesus Christ.
RSVPSteve Sanders
875-0282 x502
sanders@yourchurch.com
God's Word
"Who are my mother and my brothers?" he asked. Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God's will is my brother and sister and mother."
Mark 3:33-35
NIV
God's Word
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?
Psalms 42:1-2
NIV
Church Loyalties... or Not
Research conducted for Facts & Trends magazine shows one-third of all American Protestant churchgoers feel less than positive they will continue attending the same church in the near future.
And if they do switch, only about one out of four would... [
continued at Ellison Research]
God's Word
He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son."
Revelation 21:6-7
NIV
Outreach Job Posting
Eric Howard, Exec. DirectorOutreach is in the process of looking for a new case manager. If you know of a potential candidate would you mind forwarding on the below information
Outreach, Inc. a Christian ministry in Indianapolis that provides help, hope and a reason to live to at-risk and homeless youth has a job opening for a new case manager. The job description is below.
All interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to: PO Box 55948, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 Attn: Executive Director. Faxed and email applications will not be accepted.
Title: Resource Manager
Reports To: Social Worker
Duties and Responsibilities:
Case Management:
- Provide ongoing case management for male clients as needed.
- Assist in development of ongoing case management needs, i.e. housing, identification, educational, vocational, and spiritual growth and support.
- Meet each Wednesday morning to discuss client issues and concerns with the rest of the case management staff
- Help to establish consistent relationships with youth that are challenging and rewarding.
Education/Employment Coordinator:
- Meet with and establish relationships with other community-based agencies and organizations in the areas of education & employment.
- Coordinate a system of referrals to and from employment and educational contacts.
- Serve as a conduit for Outreach staff and clients to available job opportunities and educational partners.
- Act as the point of contact for clients, staff, and volunteers pertaining to education and vocational trainings and programs.
- Schedule weekly site visits to area ministries, agencies and organizations that would benefit the services to Outreach, Inc. clients.
Jobs 4 Life Employability Training Program:
- Help provide leadership of the employability program that teaches social and employability skills to unemployed and under-employed homeless youth.
- Work with the team of volunteers to ensure that clients have the opportunity to learn and grow in knowledge in areas pertaining to employment.
- Being an active participant in the training sessions held each Thursday evening.
- Meet at least once a month with the team of volunteers to further planning.
- Managing the documentation associated with the training program and handling the development of “incentives program”.
Employment Advisory Committee:
- Establish a group of community leaders and business owners to help with employment training and opportunities.
- Educate business sector on the specific barriers of Outreach, Inc. youth
- Coordinate quarterly meetings to discuss ways to make youth more employable
- Empower E.A.C. members to come and facilitate soft and employability skills trainings each month.
Miscellaneous:
- Call Schedule-on call 6 to 7 times a month.
- Street Outreach and Drop-In Center - scheduled to do street outreach (day & night) at least 5 times a month, or as needed.
- Be active in home church
- Meet weekly with outside accountability partner
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Participate in annual staff sponsored spiritual retreats and/or fund raising events.
Video: Chaotic Christians Take On The U.B.Cafe
Too great, Scott (and Alex). Just too great for words.
[
Click to continue to UBCafe.com and watch the video.]
God's Word
Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happentomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."
James 4:13-15
NIV
Super Prayer
[Getty photos. Click for larger image][
continue at New York Times]
God's Word
For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory." "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"
1 Corinthians 15:53-55
NIV
FHL's Don't just learn it; Experience it! Series
Indy, we got a bigger game that we need to tackle together...
Violence in our city.
FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE TARGETS YOUTH VIOLENCE AT “POWER IN CommUNITY Events”
FEBRUARY 21-24Indianapolis, IN…….Youth violence has been escalating in the greater Indianapolis area over the last year. Faith, Hope and Love plans to unite the community during several Power in CommUNITY Events which will offer seven different opportunities for the community to get involved and make a difference.
A Leaders’ Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel featuring Byron Alston, who will share his story of transformation from Gang General to Christian leader. He is the founder of Save the Youth. The luncheon is for business, government and church leaders who are interested in hearing how individuals can join together to transform hearts and transform the city.
A Prayer Breakfast to pray for unity and peace in Indianapolis will be held Thursday, February 22 beginning at 7:30 a.m at the Artsgarden. Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police and community leaders will be on hand to outline the recommendations of the Crime Prevention Task Force.
A City Impact Seminar with Dr. Daniel Bernard, Founder of Somebody Cares Tampa Bay, will be held on Friday, February 23. Dr. Bernard will speak to pastors and leaders on the power of partnership between churches and businesses.
Power en ComUNIDAD concert will be held on Feb. 23 featuring Inspiracion. Juana Watson, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Latino Affairs, will be reading a letter from the Governor recognizing FHL’s efforts towards peace in our city.
The community is invited to join together for a 24-hour time of prayer and worship beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, February 23. The community is invited to come and go any time during the 24-hour period to participate in praying for our communities.
Saturday kicks-off with the Experiential Conference beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants will be inspired by national and international speakers followed by a time to experience an outreach activity at one of several different ministries and organizations. Following the conference, FHL has partnered with the Indiana Ice for Faith, Hope and Love Night at Conseco Fieldhouse. A pre-game concert featuring Matthew West, a leading Christian artist, will begin at 3:45. After the concert, the Indiana Ice will host the Ohio Blue Jackets at 7 p.m.
FHL is a two-year old ministry with the vision to mobilize the resources of government, business and faith-based organizations to bring about positive change resulting in communities that love God and love their neighbors. Over 1200 volunteers joined in Faith, Hope and Love Week last summer participating in hundreds of different outreach projects in the greater Indianapolis area. For more information on Faith, Hope and Love or to register for any of the conference events, visit
http://www.fhlinternational.org/ or call (317)372-0371.
Super Snow Colts !
7 inches of snow... is just icing on the cake... when you're home to the Super Colts Champions !
God's Word
For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever."
1 Peter 1:24
NIV
Colts' coach more proud of Christ than 'blackness'
Super Bowl XLI had been hyped as a major social milestone in U.S. history, since for the time, the head coaches of both teams were black.
But when the game was over and the Indianapolis Colts had defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17, the winning coach said Jesus Christ was more important than any racial moment.
During the nationally televised post-game show on CBS, coach Tony Dungy was asked specifically about the "social significance".
Tony Dungy: I'll tell you what. I'm proud to be representing African-American coaches, to be the first African-American to win this. It means an awful lot to our country. But again, more than anything, I've said it before, Lovie Smith and I, not only the first two African-Americans, but Christian coaches showing that you can win doing it the Lord's way. And we're more proud of that.
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continued at World Net Daily]
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Video clips: Tony & Lovie's comments.
Screen Pass?
"Some of the faithful did not concede to NFL's demands"
by Robert King, Indianapolis Star
Churchgoing Colts fans found themselves confronting a Super dilemma on Sunday: deciding whether they felt called to defy the NFL or comply with it...
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continued at IndyStar.com]
God's Word
In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Daniel 7:13-14
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Colts Win !
Praise God. It was a well-played game, and coaches, players, and even the team-owner gave God praise.
Apparently nice guys CAN win. [Did we ever doubt it?]
Congrats Jim, Bill, Tony, Team & Fans!
"The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places.
Surely I have a delightful inheritance."
UBCafe Pix...
Great day yesterday at the cafe!
Ellen Spencer gave us all some training on uploading/tagging pix, so we can share them easily. Make them useful, even...
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continued at UBcafe.com]
God's Word
No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
Matthew 6:24
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God's Word
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
1 Peter 4:7-9
NIV
Seemeth it but a small thing?
by Pastor Jim BrownHorizon Christian Fellowship
(www.calvarychapel.com/hcfw)
Numbers 16:8-9 And Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi: 9 Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?
============ We are all (if we are a child of God) ministers of the Most High God!
Ministering for God in Numbers 16 means to serve Him, to worship Him and to attend to Him and His desires. Contextually, God through Moses is asking the Levites (and especially Korah) if they think it is a small thing to be ministering to GOD by ministering to His people.
We are also ministers to God and to be ministers (servants) to His people...do we take this responsibility lightly? “Oh, it’s no big thing” we might say, or “I don’t really like these people but God knows my heart” might be our defense, but the reality is that we are ambassadors for Christ: We Represent Jesus Christ to the people of this world...and so the question must be to all of us – “What do the people see”?
In evaluating our lives, do the people see someone FULL of GRACE and TRUTH (John 1:17)? Do they see someone who is more interested in ministering to the hearts and lives of those around them than anything petty variance they might find disagreeable in someone. Do they see someone who continually shows Grace as they have been shown grace and extends forgiveness as they have been forgiven and who prays for people instead of judging them or being critical of them?
In Ruth 4:15 we see that the kinsman (who is a picture of our nearer and greater redeemer – Jesus) is a restorer of life and a nourisher of our old age – do we seek to share God’s love in such a way that people’s lives are restored and nourished? The minister who seeks to restore and nourish lives is the one walking in the center of God’s will – he/she is the one who is the true minister for Jesus.
What is God’s heart? His heart is about people – their hearts, their lives...their eternity!
Pray with me that our hearts see that ministry is about people and their relationship with Jesus and nothing more...
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Email me! Pastor Jim (pj-brown@sbcglobal.net)
Tony, Lovie and the Super Bowl... Then What?
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith are making history.
Each has coached his team to the verge of a world championship, something no African-American has ever done in professional football. They are old friends.
They coached together at Tampa Bay. But they also are bound together by something deeper and more profound than a love of football.
Each of them...
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continued at BeyondTheUltimate.org]
God's Word
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:5-9
NIV
God's Word
Know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified. For if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!
Galatians 2:16, 21b
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