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Teaching the Bible through Community Service
May 28th
One thing that Jesus told his disciples was to follow his example. In fact, disciples are followers of a religious leader. It is their job to watch and learn and then do. Here are some lessons that kids can learn about the Bible through community service.
One of the teachings of the Bible is that we are put here to serve one another. Jesus was the religious leader of his disciples but he didn’t act like he was better than them. In fact, he often surprised them by some of the lowly deeds he performed. He wanted his disciples to learn that, even for leader, no job on this Earth was beneath them.
Community service teaches the same principles to kids. From a young age, children can learn the value of helping others. Community service can be as simple as the youth group at church visiting a nursing home and singing to the residents. Or, the kids can host a community dinner and invite people from all walks of life.
To teach selflessness, younger kids can play an important role that will change their lives. Ask them to pick out toys to donate to a children’s charity or a Christmas toy drive. Tell them that there are kids less fortunate than they are who don’t have any toys to play with. When kids find a cause and carry out deeds to make others feel special, the will have sense of accomplishment and learn very valuable life lessons. Their faces and their hearts will light up once the complete their task.
Some community service projects involve all age groups. Serving meals in a soup kitchen at a homeless shelter qualifies in this category. Kids, who are old enough to handle a plate of food, can serve meals to people in need. Teens do the same. When serving meals, the results of a good deed are immediate.
Check within your community. There are tons of service projects kids can get involved in. Link them to Bible lessons you are teaching in Sunday school or Bible study. To get kids, especially teens, involved from the beginning, ask them to investigate and come up with their own community service projects to perform.
Kids all over the world have been encouraged and supported by parents and their churches to spread the love of God through service. They could raise money to build a children’s home or for after school programs. In the Bible, God says that when we help the “least” of these, we are honoring Him. And, no good deed goes unrewarded.
Teach the Bible with Open Discussions
The Bible isn't unimportant; in contrast to what many prefer to think.
It is a timeless collection of Almighty God's Word to the people of this world. Use the Bible in open and open discussions about life to educate youngsters its worth. The Word of the Lord announces that everything in the Bible is helpful for teaching, not simply the simple to understand stories. For kids, it is very important that they discover the whole truth of the Bible with you to lead them.
Youths can handle the frank nature of lots of the Bible stories. If they can handle peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, sex, and TV, they can understand the Bible. The issue is that most folks are not prepared for what their kids may say. God is our point person on the mission to coach our youngsters the Bible. He'll guide the consultation if we are prepared to take let him and follow his guidance.
One story that may be used is the one of Jephthah. This Bible personality can be discovered in the book of Judges. He used to be a judge over Israel and if there had been ever instruction in watching what you are saying, it's the story of this judge. He lost his child due to his very own clumsy words. Are you interested? Your teens will be too. Children need to feel that they can voice their viewpoints without being crucified by their folks. There is not any safer arena than the home stuffed with godly love. It's time we put our Bible where our mouth is and trust God with the rest. Let your youths debate brazenly what they feel. In return, we as folks can use the Bible to show that God cares and knows ways to help them thru troublesome times in their lives. Many fogeys desire nothing less than to keep their youngsters close to them but are mistaken into thinking lecturing is the way to do it.
Thru reading together, praying, and chatting brazenly, youngsters are supplied with the tools they have to handle what goes on in their lives. Teaching the Bible does not imply that youths will not mess up.
It means that they have got a foundation to fall back on and a God who is prepared to excuse their mistakes, just like He forgives us. Let the words of The Lord God lead you as you show your teen how those words can lead them also.
Which Church Should We Go To?
Aug 29th
Today,many old churches has seen their memberships declining. Where once it was a place for the faithful believers, many has now turned into a place for the tourist dollars.Then there the large ones with big congregations, big names, big buildings, big budgets, big fundraisings and big services that looks more like a big rock concert.
We are made to believe that we are seeing something big and wonderful happening in the church until some scandals and internal feuds began to rock their foundations. As Christians, we must remember that Satan is hard at work trying to destroy every church foundation. We have to continuously support the church where God has directed us to go or serve, whether big or small, old or new, rich or poor.
What Is A Church?
The most popular description of the church is that of the body of Christ, of which our Lord is the Head. That Jesus Christ is the Head of the body suggests that it is our Lord who directs and guides the body, and that its unity comes from the Head of the body, who coordinates and directs each individual part.
And he (Jesus) is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.Colossians 1:18 NIV
Which Church Should We Go To?
Attending the right church could mean our salvation or our destruction. However, there is no perfect church as there is no perfect pastor and church members. Nothing on earth is perfect. Only God is. Like any other place, we can find some wonderful people and some who are not. Jesus taught us that it was common for weeds to be found growing together with the crops. So how can we decide which church we should go to?
1. Seek God's Direction.
Pray and seek God's direction. As in Proverbs 3:6, In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
2. Place of God
- Does it teach from the Bible?
- Does it teach the right doctrine?
- Does it proclaim Jesus as God and Savior?
3. Place With Good Characteristics
- Does it help to build up your spiritual life?
- Does it devote itself to biblical principles?
- Does it have good fellowship amongst its members?
4. Place Where We Can Commit and Contribute.
We should be able to commit, contribute and hold ourselves accountable to the church where God has directed us to go. A church can never rise above what it's individual members are.
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Religious Paintings For My Gallery
Aug 29th
One of my favorite artists is someone that I actually stumbled across when I was buying religious paintings. He was not famous, but he had some of his pieces at a local show. I found that he primarily paints and sells his work on the internet.
It is hard to describe all of the feelings that I had when I saw his first piece. I really liked that he used the scripture Psalm 139:14 and made it gently legible within the layers of fresco colors. I thought that this was an excellent choice for my gallery. Buying religious paintings is very rewarding.
When my painting arrived, it was on gallery wrap ¾ inch stretcher frames and was ready to hang. My patrons came to a private preview of the piece and were so happy with my success at buying religious paintings. The piece was actually five original canvases, each 15" X 30" with black painted gallery wrap edges so that no frames were needed.
The title of the piece was long, but appropriate. The title was "I will praise thee for I am fearfully made marvelous are Thy works and that my soul knoweth right well". One of my patrons wanted to buy it and hang it in his home. I had to convince him to let me show it for four months before he did that. It is hard work finding and buying suitable religious paintings.
In all the time that I've spent looking at and buying religious paintings, I am starting to feel like an expert. I try to find paintings in a variety of mediums to keep the gallery feeling fresh and vibrant. My favorite religious paintings use fresh earth minerals, pigments, oil glazes and acrylic varnish.
I actually have no preference if an artist signs his canvas or not. Most of my patrons, however, want their religious paintings signed. So, when I am buying religious paintings, I try to find ones that the artist signed.
The artist that I decided was my personal favorite uses the lost language of symbolism in his original paintings. He told me that his religious paintings are inspired by the ancient storytelling frescoes of Pompeii, Italy. He has a trademark style that he calls Religious Graffiti.
I get a lot of requests for certain subjects in the religious paintings that I buy. I have been looking for religious paintings of Mary and Jesus and also painting of Mary and Angel Gabriel. I have several families that have wanted these classic images in their homes. I have another family that wants me to find an oil Madonna with Child to hang in her church.
There was one religious painting that I bought that was very sweet. The image of Our Lady, Jesus and St. Giovannino was very provocative and it hung prominently in the gallery for six months before I let it go. I get attached to the religious paintings that I buy and then get to view every day. I have a policy that no painting will leave the walls of the gallery for four months.
My new favorite piece is an abstract triptych that I found while I was in Atlanta buying religious paintings. The piece was called Guardian Angel and I love it. My patrons fell in love with it as well. They have asked me to track down the artist and see if he has anymore religious paintings available.
The only religious paintings that I actually do not buy are ones that reflect the image of Jesus on the cross. I don't have a problem with them, some of them are extremely well done and would more than likely sell well, but my investors made it very clear when they financed the gallery that I would not put that image into it.
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Religious Theme Cap-Fish White W31S64F
Aug 29th
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Cease Fire Columbus Kicks Off This Weekend
Aug 27th
Cease Fire Columbus Kicks Off This Weekend
PROJECT SAFE STREETS: Community and religious leaders will come together this weekend to urge young people to stop the violence. Get the details.
Read more on WBNS-10TV Columbus
FAITH MAKES ALL THINGS POSSIBLE, LOVE MAKES ALL THINGS EASY, HOPE MAKES ALL THINGS WORK Vinyl wall quotes religious sayings scriptures home art decor decal
Aug 25th
- This item says "Faith makes all things possible, love makes all things easy, hope makes all things work"
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- No paiting required and will not damage walls
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Wall quotes are one of the latest trends in home decor. This new fashion is the perfect way to express yourself or add that little extra touch to a room without breaking the bank. Vinyl wall quotes give the look of a hand-painted word, quote, or saying without the cost, time, and permanent paint on your wall. They are easy to apply and can be easily removed without damaging your walls. Our quotes can be applied to walls, doors, windows, or any other solid, smooth or... More >>
Sai Naath Tere Hazaaron Haath (Tuhi Faqir)
Aug 25th
One of the bhajans taken from the Hindi religious movie 'Shirdi Ke Saibaba'. Copyright Avitel and Sarla Charities Trust. 'Shirdi Ke Saibaba' Producer: Sarla Charities Trust. Director: Ashok Bhushan. Music: Pandurang Dikshit. Please feel free to add comments and ratings.
DOS publishes final rule on amended requirements for religious workers
Aug 22nd
An amendment by the Department of State which came into force on October 6, 2009 states that those applying for the R-1 religious worker visa should get the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-129 approved, which grants them the status of a nonimmigrant religious worker. The Department of State has made this amendment in the visa requirements to bring about consistency with the Department of Homeland Security.
This visa is applicable to alien religious workers who work for religious groups or communities having bona fide nonprofit, religious organizations in USA. This includes ministers, liturgical workers, religious instructors or cantors, catechists, missionaries, religious translators, or religious broadcasters who come to work for these religious groups in the United States temporarily. The term ‘alien’ includes the spouse or child of the alien religious worker who travel alongside with him/her.
The Department of State has made an amendment in the visa requirements of these immigrant religious workers according to which those who apply for an R-1 religious worker visa should first obtain an approved petition Form I-129 of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from the Department of Homeland Security. (The Form I-129 is a petition filed by the employer for the alien religious worker who has come to perform labor or services in the United States temporarily in order to obtain a nonimmigrant religious worker status for him.)
USCIS has changed the petition requirement so that the bona fides of the petitioning religious organization can be determined. It also helps determine that a religious worker will be admitted to the U.S. to work for a specific religious organization at the request of that religious organization. The consular officers are given the responsibility of ensuring that the applicant for the R-1 religious worker visa has obtained the approved petition Form I-129 from US Citizenship and Immigration Services before issuing the visa.
The Bishop’s Wife
Aug 21st
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Heavenly bells are ringing, jubilant choirs are singing and Christmas joy is blanketing the world like freshly fallen snow. But the Yuletide spirit has yet to warm Bishop Henry Brougham's Victorian home. Struggling to raise funds for a new cathedral, the preoccupied young clergyman has neglected his loving wife Julia, and now only divine intervention can save their marriage! But the powerful and handsome angel sent from above has a mind of his own and teaching mortal Henry ... More >>
Religious exemption criticized
Aug 17th
Religious exemption criticized
FRONT ROYAL -- Homeschooling advocates on Thursday appealed to the Warren County School Board to void an amended religious exemption policy approved in July.
Read more on The Northern Virginia Daily
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Aug 16th
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More Than Pews: Your Church Chair Options
Aug 15th
Church chairs have come a long way since the hard wooden pews of the old days. . . and even longer since the unattractive, backache-inducing chairs that you remember from Sunday school. The modern church chair industry is proving that church chairs can be comfortable, beautiful, durable, and affordable.
Though the beauty of a lacquered hardwood chair is undeniable, modern times require that church congregations be flexible and economical as they outfit their spaces. Nowadays, a church space is constantly evolving. It houses musicals, theater performances, and meetings as well as worship. Because of this, a quality church chair should be lightweight, store easily, and hold up to consistent use.
Movable church chairs come in one of two main categories: stacking or folding. Wooden stacking chairs are more attractive, but are generally quite a bit more expensive. They usually cost $100 or more. Metal, upholstered stacking chairs are more affordable, commonly selling for $25-$50.
Price
The most affordable option for churches is the metal folding chair, which typically costs $15-20. Metal chairs are less costly than wood, and they're also much lighter. A quality metal chair is built with 16-gauge steel and finished with plating or epoxy to keep rust at bay. It's important to consider the strength of a chair's frame. Stacking chairs puts them under a lot of pressure, and a weak chair will start to break or bend out of shape.
Comfort
But cost and durability aren't the only important concerns. What about comfort? We all have stories about the agony induced by hours spent in terribly uncomfortable church pews or chairs. Advances in chair design have made it possible worship in comfort. Wider chairs, for instance, tend to be much more comfortable. Generally, 20- or 21-inch wide chairs are far more accommodating than 18-inch chairs. The pitch of a chair back is another important consideration. Different pitches help people in locations throughout the sanctuary feel comfortable. Special chairs built for choir or orchestra members are also available.
Style
Church chairs are available in a wide array of colors and fabrics. Manufacturers take custom orders, and will even match upholstery to the color of your church. Chair upholstery comes in varying levels of quality depending on the price. It's important to be thrifty when choosing your chairs, but remember that cheap fabric will wear out much faster than higher-end fabric.
Options
Today's best church chairs come with several possible add-ons. Ganging devices, book racks, and armrests are all available. Ganging chairs have special brackets on either side that allow them to hook together and form rows, which can be very convenient when you are setting up for weddings or other events.
Truth is, buying church chairs is no longer a straight-forward process. There are simply too many choices! It might seem daunting or confusing at first, but remember to stick to your budget and your principles, and you'll be able to get the perfect chair to meet your church's needs.
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