AMOS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1307 W. 16th Ave., will celebrate the birthday of the pastor, the Rev. Leon Williams Jr. of True Vine E Missionary Baptist Church; a minister, Chris Warrior; and Bethany Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH, 321 N. Birch St., will host its Kingdom Building program at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 27. SUMMIT BAPTIST CHURCH, 901 Ridgway Road, will host the Summit Soundz Celebration Band in a spring concert at 6 p.m. March 26. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 200 W. Sixth Ave., will host the Ozark Mission Project, a non-profit ministry of the United Methodist Church, the week of July 17-22.

*****I am responding to his article, “Biblical Anachronisms: The Philistines and Beersheba” (6-30-16). (“What We Know About the Philistines”, Biblical Archaeology Review, July/August 1982)Genesis 26:1 Now there was a famine in the land, besides the former famine that was in the days of Abraham. The Philistines (according to genetics) likely originated in Crete, just as the Bible stated in Genesis, Jeremiah, and Amos. After its abandonment, human occupation returned to Beersheba City and Tel Shebaʾ only in the Iron Age. ***Summary: Influential Bible critic & anti-theist Bart Ehrman claims that the biblical text is anachronistic regarding Philistines, Beersheba, & much more.

Try refreshing your browser, or Local Indigenous scholar to host intimate event in Edmonton church Back to videoThe local Indigenous scholar and founder of Word of Hope Ministries will be presenting an evening of anecdotes and gospel music at Northgate Baptist Church on Saturday, Mar. Unlike his workshops, “Understanding Indigenous People More,” and “Dealing with and Understanding Grief, Loss, and Intergenerational Trauma,” the upcoming event, called “A Journey of Hope,” is a direct window into Stelter’s personal experience with love and trauma. However, this event will mark the first time he shares his personal story with a public audience. “I had never heard him say that to me in those words from brother to brother. There are a number of different things I have learned about my own story as the years have gone by,” said Stelter.

835, at the Unmunsa Buddhist Nunnery University in Korea. (Hyungwon Kang)About a third of all Buddhist Nuns in Korea have been educated at Korea’s largest Buddhist nunnery, the Unmunsa Buddhist Nunnery University in Cheongdo in North Gyeongsang Province. The highly disciplined curriculum at the Unmunsa Buddhist Nunnery University includes manual labor for everyone. About three years after graduating from a university, samini seunim Dohyeon left her job and became a hakin, a student, at the Unmunsa Buddhist Nunnery University. Students and faculty march back to their campus following a morning prayer service at the Unmunsa Buddhist Nunnery University in Cheongdo, North Gyeongsang province.

Working-class Christian boys with strong faith in God do better in school than less religious peers: studyEmail Print Img No-img Menu Whatsapp Google Reddit Digg Stumbleupon Linkedin CommentTeenage Christian boys from working-class families who regularly participate in their church and demonstrate strong faith in God are twice as likely to earn bachelor’s degrees as their moderately religious or nonreligious peers, new research shows. While the benefits of religion varied among teenage boys, Horwitz found that working-class boys, regardless of race, appear to benefit the most from the offerings of their Christian community when it comes to education. In her study, however, Horwitz shows that for males, particularly those from working-class families, religious belief and involvement are a positive force on academic achievement. “The academic advantage of religious working-class children begins in middle and high school with the grades they earn. Among those raised in the working class, 21% of religious teenagers brought home report cards filled with A’s, compared with 9% of their less-religious peers,” Horwitz said.

The Sunday Essay is made possible thanks to the support of Creative New ZealandOriginal illustrations by Laya Rose. Another generous gesture from the New Zealand government at that time was to pay for single parents to attend university. Including how to survive within a society where I was a despised and ostracised single mother living off a state-funded benefit. 42 wanted to frame them and hang them on the wall to look at. 42 stands strong beside a purple magnolia tree, her doorway shining a welcoming light from my upper arm.

*****I am responding to his article, “In What SENSE is Jesus “God” in Matthew, Mark, and Luke? It stands to reason that if God the Father is uniquely your Father, that you are the Son of God. But “Son of God” in the Jewish mind at the time also meant “making yourself God” (Jn 10:33).” “Son of God” (referring to Jesus) appears 16 times in the Synoptic Gospels. Followers worshiped Jesus and said “Truly you are the Son of God” (Mt 14:33; cf. Only God can be worshiped in the fullest sense (adoration), and this is how Jesus is presented in the Synoptics; therefore, He is God; period.

(CP) Teenage Christian boys from working-class families who regularly participate in their church and demonstrate strong faith in God are twice as likely to earn bachelor’s degrees as their moderately religious or nonreligious peers, new research shows. While the benefits of religion varied among teenage boys, Horwitz found that working-class boys, regardless of race, appear to benefit the most from the offerings of their Christian community when it comes to education. In her study, however, Horwitz shows that for males, particularly those from working-class families, religious belief and involvement are a positive force on academic achievement. “The academic advantage of religious working-class children begins in middle and high school with the grades they earn. Among those raised in the working class, 21% of religious teenagers brought home report cards filled with A’s, compared with 9% of their less-religious peers,” Horwitz said.

Many of us orchestrate our mornings to the tune of caffeine and one local coffee shop owner is using the community’s love of liquid energy to give back. Every other month, independent coffee shop Rust is Gold, off Eubank and Comanche, allows one of its baristas to craft a drink for which a portion of the proceeds will go to a charity of their choice. For co-owner Steve Maes, it’s just another opportunity for the community-centered business to give back to those who support them. The drink will support Rock 101 Music Academy, a group operating out of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where Nakagawa’s parents are members. “The Good News File” is a series of uplifting stories in partnership with KOAT-TV and KKOB Radio.

While Baylor University regents and administrators continue to walk a tightrope over LGBTQ inclusion, rank-and-file donors made their voices heard on the university’s annual Baylor Giving Day March 16. The fund was created by an initial gift from Aubin and Mark Petersen of Arlington, Texas, who are Baylor alumni and members of Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Three Baylor alumni who have been prominent in the fight for equality — Skye Perryman, Tracy Teaff and Jackie Baugh Moore — told BNG they are heartened by the Giving Day results. The university’s board of regents remains divided on how to address LGBTQ inclusion, feeling pressure both from conservative Baptist pastors and donors and from inclusive-minded donors, alumni and students. The university’s board of regents remains divided on how to address LGBTQ inclusion, feeling pressure both from conservative Baptist pastors and donors and from inclusive-minded donors, alumni and students.

A tiny Saddleworth church is hosting a unique event mingling history with a touching tribute to a much-loved couple. Apple Day at Kilngreen Church Diggle tomorrow will celebrate everything about the fruit, from apple pie to cider. He faithfully served the people of Diggle at Kilngreen Church for 24 years, retiring when he was 82. Janet Iles a member of Kilngreen Church, said: “When we first moved to Diggle, we were made so welcome by Duncan and Nancy. “We’re a little bit late here in Diggle but we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the planting of an apple tree.

Cedarville UMCNORTH COVENTRY — Join Cedarville United Methodist Church for Sunday services held at 1092 Laurelwood Road at 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM (Traditional), 9:30 AM (Contemporary). St. Luke LutheranGILBERTSVILLE — Join St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35 Wilson Ave., Sunday at our 9:30, a.m. worship. We welcome our interim pastor, Pastor Susan Folks, as she leads us in worship as we observe the third Sunday in Lent. Matthew Finney will lead the congregation in the worship service and present the sermon. The Senior Choir will rehearse following the mid-week Lent service at 7:30 p.m.

THE QUESTION:Why did early Christianity rise so rapidly? Christianity is a rare and dramatic case of a faith that triumphed. Like Jews before them, early Christians abhorred these practices and the automatic result was higher birth rates and thus church growth. Though not a proponent of Christian beliefs, research convinced Stark that “superior theology” was often “of immense importance” — indeed “the ultimate factor in the rise of Christianity” — and chided fellow social scientists who downplayed or ignored its power. “Central doctrines of Christianity prompted and sustained attractive, liberating and effective social relations and organizations” [the italics are Stark’s].

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas-- A Total Force recruiter and Airman received a Columbia Southern University scholarship during the annual celebration of Air Force Recruiting Service’s best recruiters. The scholarship was presented by the college in recognition of the invaluable work of Air Force and Space Force recruiters as well as their families during the 43rd annual Operation Blue Suit celebration March 8-10, 2022. “This sends a powerful message to the rest of the recruiting force,” said Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, AFRS commander, during his welcoming remarks at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 8. We don’t just value the service member, we value that family and the special loved ones that come along and support us.”James was one of 18 recruiters who competed and were selected as Fiscal Year 2021’s Operation Blue Suit winners. The Blue Suit winners were chosen by their units based on accomplishments in support of the Total Force recruitment mission.

No, it’s not World War III. Six days later, March 2, Lent began for Roman Catholics and Protestants around the world. “Great Lent” observances for the Russian Orthodox Church got under way on March 7, the same day global oil prices reached a level not seen since 2014. In spite of Putin’s much-touted loyalty to the Russian Orthodox Church, Lent received no such accommodation. Merton’s Lenten memorial is a call for us to pursue “the meaning of Jesus in these odd war times,” renewing our connection to Jesus, along “the way of the Cross.”With that in mind, I went looking for ways to think about the “meaning of Jesus” in times such as these.

Not Far From Brideshead: Oxford Between the Wars Daisy Dunn Oxford University Press , pp. None more eccentrically than Lady Mary Howard (of Castle Howard fame), who in 1899 married the Australian scholar Gilbert Murray, the future Regius Professor of Greek. Daisy Dunn’s Not Far From Brideshead is described as a classicist’s portrait of Oxford University between the wars. Hugh Lygon and Waugh visited Lord Beauchamp there, inspiring the visit to Lord Marchmain in the novel. Graham, Waugh’s Oxford paramour, was not an aristocrat.

Happenings and sermons at Prescott-area churches, congregations and places of worship, as of March 16, 2022:- Alliance Bible Church A Church family where you belong! - Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7763 E. Long Look Drive, PV – Sunday worship services, 9 and 11 a.m. Live streaming and masking is optional. - Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prescott, where we live by faith in Christ through worship, study, service and loving one another. - Firm Foundation Bible Church – Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. for great expository preaching by Pastor Lloyd Murphy. - Willow Hills Baptist Church — Worship in our gym, social distancing, Sundays at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. with choir and orchestra.

Judson's annual Community Prayer Breakfast set for May 11The Rev. Huron Claus of the Mohawk/Kiowa tribes of New York and Oklahoma will give the keynote speaker at Judson University's annual Community Prayer Breakfast. This community networking event will be held on Wednesday, May 11 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Judson University's Elgin campus. CHIEF networks with approximately 3,000 Native Churches among 300 of the 1,200 Native tribes in the Western Hemisphere. Table sponsorships are $500 for businesses and nonprofits and $300 for Church Table sponsorships with each receiving a table of eight guests.

The cost will be, ages 13 and up $10, ages 5-12 $5, under 3 free (maximum per family $25.) The retired Navy SEAL credits his Catholic faith for strengthening him as he deployed eleven times over his 21-year career. The church is located at 21 North Westfield St., in the Feeding Hills section. Additional adoration timesAGAWAM – St. John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St. announces additional time for Adoration each month. The lunches are every Thursday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St.

Leon Harley Lehnus, 81, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, into the arms of his Heavenly Father. On May 22, 1965 in Volinia Baptist Church, Leon married Gail McKenzie. In 1952, Leon moved to Marcellus, Michigan with his mother and sister after his father passed away. He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Hertz; father, Harley Lehnus; stepfather, Floyd Hertz; and brother-in-law, Alfred Reich. The family prefers contributions in Leon’s memory be made to Volinia Baptist Church, Youth Camp Scholarships, 19526 Marcellus Highway, Decatur, Michigan 49045.