Barnabas Ministries UK

Rev. E. Anderson

COMMITMENT

There were two men shipwrecked on this island. The minute they got on to the island one of them started screaming and yelling, “We’re going to die! We’re going to die!  There’s no food!  No water!  We’re going to die!”

The second man was propped up against a palm tree and acting so calmly it drove the first man crazy. “Don’t you understand?!? We’re going to die!!”

The second man replied, “You don’t understand, I make $100,000 a week.”

The first man looked at him quite dumbfounded and asked, “What difference does that make?!?  We’re on an island with no food and no water! We’re going to DIE!!!”

The second man answered, “You just don’t get it. I make $100,000 a week and I tithe ten percent on that $100,000 a week. My pastor will find me!”

TODAY’S THOUGHT

Did you hear about the Broadway actor who broke through the floor boards? He was just going through a stage.

OPEN WINDOWS

There are three engineers in a car: an electrical engineer, a chemical engineer and a Microsoft engineer. Suddenly the car engine shuts off, leaving the three engineers stranded by the side of the road.

All three engineers look at each other wondering what could be wrong. The electrical engineer suggests stripping down the electronics of the car and trying to trace where a fault might have occurred. The chemical engineer, not knowing much about cars, suggests that maybe the fuel is becoming emulsified and getting blocked somewhere.

Then the Microsoft engineer, not knowing much about anything, comes up with a suggestion, “Why don’t we close all the windows, get out, get back in, open the windows again, and maybe it’ll work?”

A STRANGE ORDER

A guest at a hotel restaurant called over the head waiter one morning and said, “I want two boiled eggs, one of them so undercooked that it’s runny, the other so overcooked that it’s about as easy to eat as rubber. Also grilled bacon that has been left on the plate to get cold, burnt toast that crumbles away as soon as you touch it with a knife, butter straight from the deep freeze that’s impossible to spread, and a pot of very weak coffee, lukewarm.”

“That’s a complicated order, sir,” said the bewildered waiter. “It might be a bit difficult.”

“But that’s exactly what you gave me yesterday.”

Rev. E. Anderson

GRATITUDE

DAVID travelled a long way to be at the funeral of the Rev. Matthew Wright. And as he stood there, his thoughts went back 17 years to a night when he sat in a cell in Barlinnie Prison.

He was a young merchant seaman then, and he’d just been jailed for six months for theft. He was married, with a baby girl, and as he sat in his cell he realised what a fool he’d been. He asked to see Mr. Wright, chaplain of the British Sailors’ Society.

Together the two men went down on their knees and prayed. David vowed he’d never get into trouble again.

But making a fresh start was hard. He was turned away from jobs when firms heard of his conviction.

Mr. Wright talked to his old employers and they gave him a second chance.

Since then he’s worked hard. He and his wife have a nice house, and the baby he left behind is happily training as a nurse. David owes it all to the Sailors’ Padre. That’s why, when he heard Mr Wright had died in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, he travelled far to pay his last respects.

I am sure he stood for all the sailors Mr. Wright helped through the storms of life.

 Marion Cooper

THE IMMIGRATION ISSUE

THIS MONTH, I WANT TO WRITE about the highly contentious issue of foreigners within our shores.

I am incensed when I read that crime in some areas has risen by 35 per cent, and that chief police officers attribute it to immigrants. I am deeply troubled to hear that so many now live on UK benefits, even receiving Family Allowance for children still residing in their own coun­try, when our own pensioners who have contributed taxes all their lives receive so little. I am angered by people of other nations inciting violence and terrorism on the one hand, while seeking asylum from their own troubled, corrupt and oppres­sive nations on the other.

I am saddened to know that among Oxford’s Christian spires, the Islamic call to pray three times a day may soon be heard. And probably, most disturbing of all is the understanding that because of the world in which we live, where politi­cal correctness rules, none of us dares speak out for fear of being labelled racist. Our Government is afraid to enforce boundaries, to the detriment of our own people.

There is no doubt that the media fuels these feelings of fear and helplessness, and as a result I have made a conscious decision to limit how much I read. Above all else, I choose to be a woman of God. When I became a Christian, Jesus and his word began to shape who I am, how I behave and what I believe I ~ to let the tabloid press form my opinion Who of us could say, hand on heart, that if we had been born in a violent, impoverished and corrupt nation, we wouldn’t have sought better for ourselves and our children?

What does the Bible say about the stranger within our land? ‘When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him… treat him as one of your native born…’ (Leviticus 19:33); ‘Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so do­ing some people have entertained angels without knowing it’ - Hebrews 13:2; ‘Do not oppress foreigners in any way’ - Exodus 22:21.

I love living in a nation with such diversity. I would hate to live in all-white, all English-speaking country. I love the foreign languages, the exciting food, the stunningly beautiful different skin colours. Our Church is enriched and enlivened by Christians from nations all over the world. They are instrumental in our recent growth; they influence our prayer and our worship. They are men and women of God, who we deeply respect. They are educated, work hard and raise their children with moral principles. I am proud to belong to a nation that shelters the oppressed, but I would urge our Government to put in place and enforce immigration laws for all our sakes, including the immigrant.

If I could, I would write a letter to every immigrant, asylum seeker or foreigner entering our nation saying, ‘Welcome to this great and ancient land. We pray that while you are with us, our God will bless and prosper you and your loved ones. We pray that you will live in safety, have a good life and make many new friends.

But for you to make the most of this experience, please try to learn a little of our language to help you to communicate with us.  Work hard and contribute to this nation that has given you shelter, and should you fall on hard times, make use of our welfare state until you are back on your feet. “Until” is a key word. Most of us despise even our own people who see benefits as a chosen way of life.

‘Don’t contribute to our crime, violence, immorality and vice. We have enough of it already, and it is destroying us. Instead, bring your strong morals, fam­ily values and a desire to live better lives. Practise your own faith, without fear and in safety. You should know many of us respect you for your firmly held beliefs. You may see the UK as a secular society, and there is some truth in that. But you will find that at our heart, and shaping much of our greatness, is our God and his Son, Jesus Christ. Today, in our nation, hundreds of thousands continue be his ardent followers. Our prayer is that this Jesus, our God, will bless you and reveal himself to you, because to know Him will bring the biggest life change of all.  It is he who says, “I am come that they might have life and have it to the full” - John10: 10.

SOUTH AFRICA CRICKETER

Shaun Pollock 

is reaping the rewards of a life devoted to God. 

The all-rounder says he has never smoked or touched alcohol and puts the fact that he is still troubling the world’s best players down to his faith in God. 

Pollock, 34, attended church as a boy, but said he needed to accept faith in Jesus Christ for himself. ‘I went to Sunday school as a kid and I knew the dif­ference between wrong and right However, there was no relationship with the Lord. 

‘Then my parents both became Christians; I saw the change in their lives and their attitude towards me and towards each other changed dramatically. 

I asked my mother one day to say the sinner’s prayer with me, and ever since then I have been a Christian. It becomes a lot easier to cope with the problems and challenges of life when you are a Christian I think you are able to keep everything in perspective. 

^‘As you go through the Bi­ble you pick up the principles you need to obey. If you stick to the   teaching of the Bible you will not go wrong.’ 

He says his faith in God has helped his impressive cricket career, which has seen him become the first South Afri­can to score 3,000 test match runs and take 300 wickets. 

‘The fact that I am able to relax a touch more and I un­derstand that in the context of life, not getting runs or not getting wickets in a game is not the end of the world, helps,’ he says.   

Rev. A Linford, before his decease, was recognized as a good, great and interesting Bible teacher in the Assemblies of God Fellowship for many years. He was a well-loved Bible College lecturer and writer that bequeathed a tremendous amount of Biblical material in his generation. What a legacy he has left to be researched and brought forth to refresh our day! We shall be using such on this site: His writings from the book of Proverbs and also his Editorials that he wrote for the Redemption Tidings when he was its editor. I trust you will enjoy and appreciate his inspired teaching. 

AS THE CROW FLIES 

“It’s just about a mile, as the crow flies,” said my guide. “Yes,” I thought, “but if that crow had to walk and carry a couple of suitcases, he’d feel it quite a bit further.” Like most sayings. however, this one must be used in its proper setting. It is simply a colourful way of express­ing the shortest distance between two given points. 

But the most direct way is not always the quickest. To a traveller on foot the nature of the terrain determines the rate of progress. Some paths may be trodden with delightful ease others are rugged and only traversed with toil. We reckon lineal progress by the number of miles covered: spiritual advance can only be assessed in difficulties conquered. It is not so much how far you have come as how much you have overcome. 

The most direct way is not always the best way. God led Israel across the Sinai Peninsular to enter Palestine by crossing the Jordan at Jericho. They could have journeyed via the Gaza strip and been in the Promised Land in fourteen days; but they circled the desert for 40 years and then invaded from the far side. Yet it was the “right way” (Psalm 107:7) Right, because a strong Philistine garrison defended the northerly route; right because these emanci­pated slaves were not yet disciplined to defend them­selves; Forty years of Spartan wilderness life toughened the fibre of Israel’s men. When they did fight, they won.The direct way would have broken them: the indirect way made them. 

The most direct way is not always the most desirable. A motorway gets you there quicker, but Oh, the dreary monotony of those spacious carriageways! No wonder there is so much speeding - it’s about the only thing to do for a change. And how drivers keep awake I do not know. The soft purr of the engine, the warmth of the car, the whirr of tyres on tarmac - it is soporific. Did roadmakers hate the human race to so de-humanise travel! 

What beauty there is in the country lane with flowered hedgerows and festooned glades I The refreshing change of meandering roads, the wayside farms, the old-world villages. What if a herd of cows slows us up, or a flock of sheep makes us pause - are we so hell-bent on speed that we cannot steady down for such a sight? 

Life is devious, but its varied ways reveal new beauties and its vicissitudes call for fresh approaches. But who would exchange these unpredictabilities for a known path or a ruler-straight way! “As the crow flies” - no fear; I would rather travel “as the pilgrim treads”, each step a pondered pace, each mile a measured miracle, each league a chequered advance. 

THE DOCTRINE OF ASSENT 

“My Son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not”             -             Proverbs 1:10-14 

It appears that mugging is no new thing; the battering of innocent folk for easy gain is an evil that becomes prevalent whenever society loses its moral balance. Sinners always flourish when religion declines. 

The philosophy of conflict. What a contrast between “My Son” and “sinners”. There must come a time when youth leaves the sheltered life of home with its parental restraints, to face the world of evil and wicked distraint. This leads to conflict. Five base qualities make lawless sinners. First, they are addicted to evil ways. What began as an immoral act has grown into an impious habit: they are hooked on crime. Secondly, they allure others to join them. Not content with being evil themselves, they seek to corrupt others. Thirdly they attack the innocent “without cause”, inflicting suffering with callous indifference to their helpless victims.  Fourthly, they afflict with grievous hurt harmless wayfarers. Fifthly, they abuse society, sneering at its decency, defying its laws and perpetrating fear. 

The principles of consent. Inducement to evil can be seductive and strong. The tempt­ation to follow the crowd is subtle. But temptation is not sin; it is only sin when we consent. And it is the “consent” by which we will be judged. But we need not consent: temptation is a test of character, we can “resist the devil, and he will flee from us” (James 4:7). And such rejection not only demonstrates moral strength, it actually develops it. A son of God firmly opposes evil and will not be moved from godly ways. 

The psychology of counsel. And this is where spiritual advice helps. To be brought up “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” is vital to holy living. A strong moral training pre-empts evil and gives us victory over temptation even before it rears its poisonous head. Such counsel should be affectionate: “My Son”, a sharing of concern and care. It should also exhibit awareness; knowing your enemy can arm us against attack; no moral ambush can overcome the informed soul. It certainly will contain earnest admonition, serious warnings of lurking sins.  By this means we can anticipate the approach of sinners, evaluate their subtle antics and avoid sinful attachments to their company. Get-rich-quick schemes are despised, for “godliness with contentment is great gain!”. 

PRAYER:     May my consent be to do good and not evil, 0 Lord!           

Rev. E. Anderson

PRODUCE 

This is a word to raise the expectation level within a person. It signifies the capacity to bring into being; to multiply something of significance and worth that will be utmost benefit. Its kindred words are create, manufacture and generate helping us to understand that it means to bring about good and prolific growth. The application of it can be identified with so many choice things. 

In Genesis 1 it is possible to see that God is in the manufacturing business. He not only speaks things into being of life but designed that such should be capable of great production. Birds, animals, trees, fishes etc., are created with the potential of birthing life on a tremendous scale. I was somewhat surprised and astonished at reading of the immense capability of one fish, the cod. It possesses the ability to give forth one million eggs at a time! That is some rate of production!

God never wanted the earth or seas to bankrupt to be full of potential and production. In looking at any orchard in a full state of production and there is the loading of the trees with fruit. As one beholds the fields at harvest time one is impressed and taken back by the yield of corn produced. 

It has to be realized and recognized that God has made with this very much in mind in creating man. He wanted to see the tremendous latent in him powers released and developed so that he would be satisfied and fulfilled and He be rightly glorified because of His creative genius. Locked up in each individual is natural and divine potential that can be blessed and freed under His blessing and guidance which makes life most exciting and hopeful. 

Whilst God gave man to pro-create from a natural standpoint, giving the gift of sexual relationship when properly used leads to the production of children that can bring enormous pleasure to the parents. Sex is not an evil factor but something bestowed by God for the mutual good of a husband, wife and family relationship. The birth and growth of a family is His design and He wills to share in its development and happiness. Sex is not to be abused but sacredly used in the context of a loving relationship between a bonded union, husband and wife.

Partners should look to God for increase on this front and to experience divine blessing on it. 

But production goes beyond the matter of the sexual, important as it is. Each person is called upon to produce a being and character of quality and worth so that virtues of a godly order are brought into being. Love, truth, faith, integrity, grace, kindness etc., need to be brought into view in every life.

Unfortunately, because of sin and the evil nature that people possess, the opposite is the case. But such can be dramatically altered when Christ comes into a person’s life. He not only gives forgiveness and cleansing but enters the life to indwelling and release His life and nature so that the finest qualities are born and manifest in an increasing fashion. 

Peter speaks of some of these things God only desires to give abilities so that people can start doing things that they never thought possible. Instead of living on a low plane without much accomplishment, it is possible to move into a greater gear and begin performing in a manner that to onlookers is incredible.

Who would have thought that God would have taken and used an ordinary tinker to write the renowned book Pilgrim’s Progress! What about God laying old of an ordinary plumber by the name of Smith Wigglesworth who could hardly speak the Queen’s English correctly and take him round the world exhibiting faith in an amazing manner! What miracles flowed from this one life and what impact he made on his day and subsequent generations! 

So the Lord intends to produce through you those things that appear impossible. He created you to produce. He brought you into His kingdom and gave you His new life and nature so that you will enjoy a fullness of manufacture. 

PRAYER

 Lord, help me to fulfil the reason for my new creation and new life in Christ and enable me to be highly productive as you have purposed

Glenn Howe

The greatest treasure

Text to Learn: ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life’ - John 3:16

In Western Australia la merchant man arrived who was an expert in pearls. He could tell at a glance the true nature and worth of a pearl. Throughout the years he had learned to know the value of such attractive commodities. He had come with a mission to seek for treasure in the matter of pearls.

One day he heard of an old gentleman who owned a beautiful pearl which was considered priceless.  With great expectancy he approached the little village by the sea shore and enquired at the local post office about the person with this choice factor. He was given his address.

Up the winding hill. Opened the gate at the entrance to the long winding path that led to a rose covered door of the prettiest little cottage he thought bhe had ever seen. It seemed an eternity after he had knocked that he heard any movement in the cottage and then slowly, the door opened and a very old and care-worn man peered out.

‘I understand, sir, that you have a very wonderful Pearl and I wondered if I may see it, you see I am a great lover of pearls and have some knowledge as an expert.’

The old man didn’t reply but leaving the door slightly ajar returned to the kitche. After a long time, he re-appeared with a chamois, laced bag. Very, very carefully he began to untie the bag that contained the Miracle Pearl.

The merchant man gasped…..never had he seen such a magnificent pearl. He had travelled in the Persian Gulf, Ceylon, many of the Islands of the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. He had also seen the famous 40 grain pearl, said to be the finest the world had seen. And he also had a glimpse of the world’s largest pearl, ‘the Bereford-Hope Pearl’ which weighed over 1,8000 grains, which was six times as much as the oyster that produced it…but  …but   THIS PEARL……WAS BREATH-TAKING!!!!

The merchant was very, very rich, and, of course, he wanted to purchase the pearl. He had his cheque book with him and told the old man he was prepared to pay a BIG PRICE for so wonderful a pearl. The old man smiled in a rather sad sort of way. NO.NO.NO.NO. He would never part with it.

But the merchant was not to be put off and tried every bit of sales patter he had ever learned on the old man. But it was all in vain. Then he was taken inside the cottage and learned the story behind that WONDERFUL PEARL. As far as he was concerned no money, jewels, property etc would be enough for this one pearl. The old gentleman said: ‘It’s too costly. My son, my only son gave his life in diving for it and so it has a value beyond anything.’

‘Every day’ said the old man, ‘my boy would come out with me in the boat and dive for pearls in the oyster bed. He had a wonderful body that was sun-tanned, slim and muscular and a great ability to stay under the water for a very long time. his lungs were terrific. Every day, he would tell me that he was going to find the greatest pearl in the world but usually he only found enough to keep the two of us alive. One fine morning we set out early, it was a clear sky and beautiful day. He stood at the end of my boat and told me today was to be THE DAY. He filled his lungs with fresh air and dived. I followed him as he swam with powerful strokes deeper and deeper to the Oyster bed, but then he as out of sight. I waited, waited, waited, but my boy didn’t come back. In my panic I began to shout at the waters to my boy. LAD COME BACK…LAD COME BACK …LAD COME BACK…but he didn’t come. But then a few yards away from the boat I saw a shadowy form and rowed over quickly….yes, it was my boy, but very exhausted. Actually he lapsed into unconsciousness as I dragged him into the boat .I worked hard trying to revive him…BUT ITB WAS TOO LATE…MY BOY HAD DIED…I was grief-stricken and began to row for the shore and tenderly lifted his dead body. I noticed his right hand tightly clasped. Slowly I prised open his fingers….AND THERE IT WAS…THE LOVELY PEARL YOU SEE TOADAY. IT WAS PURCHASED WITH THE LIFE OF MY ONLY SON….AND SO YOU SEE SIR, I COULD NEVER PART WITH MY PEARL. NEVER WILL THERE BE SUCH A COSTLY PEARL!!!!!’

The man immediately sensed and understood how he felt over this precious item. Selling that pearl would feel like he was selling his son who he had admired so much and was so it was too much for him to do. The sacrifice he had made in obtaining the pearl was all bound up in it and so it was put it beyond price. All the riches of the world piled as high as a mountain, could not purchase the prize.

This reminds us of Jesus who is regarded as the Pearl of Greatest Price. In thinking of Him, one considers Him to be the most wonderful person that ever lived and possessed the most attractive aspects of character. In fact He was sinless and faultless and manifested a beauty indescribable. His worth cannot be estimated.

His Father gave Him to die for us so eventually each one of us could own Him who is the Pearl of Greatest price. It is possible for all to obtain Him my believing Him and receiving Him into our hearts. Then one can be in possession of the greatest treasure in this life.

Of course, when Jesus is our hearts and lives there is one that desires to steal this treasure. His name is Satan. He will try every measure possible to rob and take from us this wonderful gift that God our Father has given. Everyone must be aware of this and not be enticed and realize that Jesus is too valuable to let go of for anyone or anything.

Learn to appreciate this divine treasure and hold tight to it all costs. Nothing in this world can be compared to Jesus Christ therefore it is essential keep a firm grip on Him. He is not for sale.

Satan will offer fame and fortune and many other things but they are a poor substitute and alternative to having Jesus. All these lose their attractiveness and wonder, but Jesus, never!

Rev. E. Anderson

THE RIGHT OF DIVINE SONSHIP

 When a person receives Jesus Christ into the heart and life as Lord and Saviour, God performs a major miracle on their behalf, not only do they experience immediate forgiveness of sins, they are given a spiritual re-birth that affords the reception of a new nature and entitles them to be called a child or son of God. The Scriptures teach that “as many as received Him, that is Christ, to them He gave the right to be called the sons of God” – John 1: 11, 12.

Two things every genuine Christian ought to know: one, to know who they are now in and through Jesus Christ and, two, what they are entitled to also in and through Him. Because they are sons of God they are also heirs with the significant right of a divine inheritance. And how God delights to give and enrich! Romans 8:32 makes it abundantly clear when it affirms: “If God spared not His Son but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him freely give us all things?” Every Christian becomes a divine beneficiary in Christ and is due for a bountiful heritage that exceeds anything that anyone else can offer or give.

This relationship and right as a son of God enables the Christian believer to be the recipient of special factors that are to be experienced and enjoyed now in this world. Christianity is not as many assume and state as ‘pie in the sky’ just for the future after death, but as someone rightly put it –‘steak on your plate whilst you wait’, to be known now.

This right in divine sonship and heirship:

• PERMITS ACCESS TO GOD AND TO CALL HIM FATHER AND TO KNOW HIS UNIQUE FATHERHOOD

 God is the Creator of all men but not the Father of all. This only comes about when Christ His Son enters into the life of an individual and then the Spirit of His Son is quickened within the person and so God now becomes Father in a special, spiritual and unique sense. Instead of being a slave of sin they are now constituted a free son with the liberty to approach and address God in the nearest and dearest manner. Paul says: “For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Father, Father” – Romans 8: 15. This is your privilege to know God as Father.

This further means that you now come under the covering of His Fatherhood and so live everyday is conducting life from a divine level. He has a perfect plan for your life, to develop your character in the best way, to grant you gifts that can be properly used for profit and pleasure and to His glory, and to assure that you have nothing to worry about as you live under His authority and covering. He is like any earthly father: God the Father desires nothing but the best for His sons.

• EXTENDS THE BLESSING OF BELONGING TO A EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY KNOWN AS THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD AND FAITH

This blessed relationship with God as Father means the entitlement to discover the wonder and wealth of His whole family of sons. The Christian Church is a unique factor and constitution. It is more than a human organization or natural society of some worth that meets in various types of buildings and under various denominations. No! It is a particular unit of people that make up His household of which He is its Head and that Jesus Christ His unique Son plays the leading role in every one that is a member of the divine family. They not only have an unusual accord with Him but with each other.

The principle of faith inspires all as they trust the Father and Christ the Son of God, they also trust each other and so all goes ahead in assurance and hope. It is the most worthwhile community to belong to and be amongst because God inspires its life, gatherings and purpose.

• ASSURES OF THE MAGNIFICENT FAVOUR OF GOD IN SO MANY THINGS

All those who know God as Father and His Fatherhood and act in accord with the rule of faith will experience His boundless grace, favour and riches in and upon life. Every son of God is perfectly entitled to know the divine benediction of God in a great manner within and upon their lives here and now. He is interested in every day and in relation to all things and desires to not only pronounce but make real His blessing. Note how many of the New Testament epistles commence – From Peter: “Grace and peace be multiplied to you” – 2 Peter 1: 2. From Paul: “Grace unto you, and peace, from god our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” – 2 Thessalonians 1; 2. 

CONCLUSION

 The Christian has a duo status, that of being a son of man  but better and greater still, being a son of God so that life can be lived from a fresh plane of existence. This is the right to be exercised now as a result of the divine relationship.

There is the right to expect something more because of this sonship when life’s course has been run and completed as God the Father has determined. Earth is but the scene that sets the tempo for heaven with all the release of its eternal glory and potential.

Rev. E. Anderson 

Greetings and Best Wishes to You!

In writing these few lines to all who have visited the site, just a personal thank you for doing so. I trust that you may have found it both profitable and pleasurable. There has been quite an interest shown on a regular basis and I desire to see it both maintained and increased.  I am learning daily and realize there is much more to be done to make it more useful.  Any helpful suggestions will be welcomed to improve it. 

One is seeking to make it a means of help particularly in Christian teaching and understanding and of practical use, too. 

A number of people are helping by means of contributing articles and the purpose is to provide a number of things that will be of Christian value and service. 

The theme of Prayer Dynamics being introduced is with the idea to prove that God is still in the business of answering prayer in relation to all things. Also, the Children’s page is with the thought of given stories that could be employed in Schools and Church ministry. The Meditation Notes are what I have put together over the past three years and a number of churches use them as weekly hand-outs to their members. 

I am hoping to commence also a page of Ministers and their Churches, to give insight relative to their Christian conversion, call to the ministry and what they are now doing in their ministry with other subjects of worth. It should prove quite informative and interesting. 

To all who visit the site over the next couple of weeks: a very happy Christmas and God blessed New Year.