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Church and wait at city schools

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

Church and wait at city schools

Hizzoner has repeatedly defended the city’s position as necessary to maintain separation of church and state.

The GOP-controlled Senate passed a bill that would allow for the services to continue on school property, but it was rejected as “seriously flawed” by Silver who said its broad wording would allow groups like the Ku Klux Klan to use the schools.

“We’re trying to put something together that recognizes the Supreme Court decision on separation (of church and state) that would also give the city some discretion that is within reason,” Silver said.

With no deal in sight, the lawyers representing the Bronx Household of Faith will ask a judge Tuesday to stop the evictions.

Alliance Defense Fund lawyer Jordan Lorence, who represents the Bronx Household of Faith, called on Silver and the Assembly to act immediately, branding the decision to delay “misinformed.”

“There is absolutely no reason for the Assembly to wait,” Lorence said. “We’re saying that the policy is unconstitutional and the Legislature is absolutely free to change the policy.”

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Christian student quits school choir in protest at song ‘praising Allah’

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329922991 89 Christian student quits school choir in protest at song praising Allah

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 10:53 AM on 16th February 2012

A student has left his high-school choir after the group sang an Islamic song which contained lyrics in praise of Allah.

James Harper, a senior at Grand Junction High School in Colorado, protested when the after-school men’s choir chose to sing ‘Zikr’, by Indian composer A.R. Rahman.

He said he thought it was inappropriate for the choir to sing ‘an Islamic worship song’ which includes the line ‘There is no truth except Allah’.

But when he complained to the local school district, they defended the choir director, Marcia Wieland – so Mr Harper left the group.

Outraged: Senior James Harper left his school choir when asked to sing what he described as ‘an Islamic worship song’

The student, a devout Christian, told KREX he thought that religious people should not be forced to sing the songs of other faiths.

‘I don’t want to come across as a bigot or a racist, but I really don’t feel it is appropriate for students in a public high school to be singing an Islamic worship song,’ he said.

‘This is worshipping another God, and even worshipping another prophet.

‘I think there would be a lot of outrage if we made a Muslim choir say Jesus Christ is the only truth.’

School: The after-school men’s choir was a voluntary activity at Grand Junction High School in Colorado

This is the latest in a series of controversies about the inclusion of faith in public schools – last month, a Rhode Island school was forced to remove a prayer banner after an atheist student complained.

But a spokesman for the school district which covers Grand Junction pointed out that the choir had sung religious songs in the past.

‘This is not a case where the school is endorsing or promoting any particular religion or other non-educational agenda,’ he told Fox News.

‘The song was chosen because its rhythms and other qualities would provide an opportunity to exhibit the musical talent and skills of the group in competition, not because of its religious message or lyrics.’

He also emphasised that membership of the choir was voluntary, and said that singers were able to opt out of singing any particular song.

Controversial: A.R. Rahman’s ‘Zikr’ contains lyrics in praise of Allah

The song, ‘Zikr’, is in Urdu, but the choir was issued with the English translation before they started rehearsing it.

Composer Mr Rahman, a Muslim convert, insisted his piece was not meant to be a worship song.

He said that Mr Harper’s objection to the composition was ‘an example of why we need further cultural education through music’.

Mr Rahman is one of India’s most well-renowned composers, and sprung to international fame after winning two Oscars for the soundtrack to 2008 Hollywood hit Slumdog Millionaire.

 

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Local Happenings

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329912130 17 Local Happenings

Thursday, Feb. 16

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Carl Arnoult will show slides and talk about his trip to China at 11. Lunch served at noon; February birthdays will be celebrated. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.

• 11:30 a.m. AARP, Chapter #20: Meeting. Free for seniors. Social Hall, Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 522-1519)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Storytelling Swap: Featured storyteller followed by an open mic. Free. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (Info, registration: 523-6957 or frank bettecenter.org)

• 7:30 p.m. Alameda Women Artists: Meeting. Prospective members call ahead to confirm location. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 865-0541)

Friday, Feb. 17

• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Creating Your Personal Learning Network”: Learn to use the Internet and tools like Twitter and YouTube to start your personal learning journey. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, sign-up: 747-7506)

• 10 a.m. to noon: Blood Pressure Testing: Free. Lobby Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: 814-4362)

• 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Alameda Hospital, Conference Room A, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Appts, info: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood. org; sponsor code: ALAMEDA)

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Express Yourself!: Share the arts, music, poetry or just observe. Suggested donation: $10 with some of the proceeds going to charity. Bring a snack to share. (Info: Cathy Dana, 523-7853)

• 8 p.m. Fences: Performances continue through Feb. 19; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• 8:30 p.m. Rock, Country, Jazz & Blues: Featuring the Jinx Jones Jazz-A-Billy All-Stars. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

Saturday, Feb. 18

• 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. “The Four Foundations of Mindfulness”: Learn about the heart of Buddha’s teachings and a working method for making life better. Final class. Open to all on a donation basis. Island Yoga, 911 Central Ave. (Registration: pauletta.chanco@sbc global.net)

• 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: “Bay Critters at Low Tide.” Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

• 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behaviors of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

• 8 p.m. Fences: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• 8:30 p.m. A Mix of Covers: Featuring The Up & Down playing rock ‘n’ roll, country, alternative, bluegrass and Americana. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Sunday, Feb. 19

• 11 a.m. Storytime and Nature Fun: Parents and kids will meet the characters at “the Cove”; listen to stories; make a nature craft; watch nature films; and more. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

• Noon to 1 p.m. Interfaith Circle of Alameda: Music, spiritual teachings, sacred text readings and artifacts representing various faith traditions from around the world.

Free to the public. Home of Truth, 1300 Grand St. (Info: 769-0607)

• 2 p.m. Fences: Final performance. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• 2 to 3 p.m. Catch of the Day: “Bay Critters at Low Tide.” Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544- 3187)

• 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fish Feeding Demonstration: Watch the behaviors of aquarium fish and other creatures as they gobble their food. Free for all ages. Crab Cove, 1252 McKay Ave. (Info: 544-3187)

Monday, Feb. 20

• 7 p.m. Alameda Chinese Club: General meeting. Conference Room C, Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave. (Info: Gene, 521-7160 or Dolly Fong, 523-3102)

Tuesday, Feb. 21

• 9:30 a.m. Mastick Non-Fiction Book Club: Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne by James Gavin and/or Paul Newman: A Life by Eric Shawn Levy. Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

• Noon: Soroptimist International of Alameda: Luncheon meeting. Cost: $10. (Info: Carole Finnegan, 521-8381)

• 1 p.m. “Medicare Coverage and Options”: A representatives from the Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program will speak. Free for seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info, reserves: 747-7506)

• 7 to 9 p.m. Classic Swing, Blues, Folk and Jazz: Featuring Quake City Jug Band. Free to the public. Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park St. (Info: 865- 2385)

Wednesday, Feb. 22

• 6 to 8 p.m. Black History Month Film Event: Alameda Multicultural Community Center, in recognition of the national Black History Month theme, “Black Women in American Culture & History,” will present the 30-minute documentary Shirley Chisholm: The Leader, followed by a panel discussion. Free to the public. Main Branch of the Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St. (Info: 521-9405)

Thursday, Feb. 23

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Seniors: Terry Engelhart, director of Senior Center Without Walls, will talk about the program at 11. Lunch served at noon. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1323 Central Ave.

• 1:30 p.m. Music Appreciation: Piano recital and discussion with volunteer instructor William Sturm: “The Classical Romantic: Johannes Brahms.” Free to seniors. Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave. (Info: 747-7506)

• 7 p.m. Alameda Citizens Task Force (ACT): Public discussion of matters of civic interest. Free to the public; light refreshments. Alameda Boys & Girls Club, 1900 Third St.

• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. “Jazz Jamz”: Musical fundraiser to benefit the Encinal High School Jazz Band. Featuring performances by Rene Escovedo and the Fuse and the high school band. Tickets: $25. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. (Info: rhythmix. org)

• 8:30 p.m. Vintage Gypsy Jazz: Featuring Le Jazz Hot Trio, celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

Friday, Feb. 24

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mobile Blood Drive: Kaiser Human Resources Service Center, 1451 Harbor Bay Parkway. (Appts, info: 800-733- 2767 or redcrossblood.org; sponsor code: KAISERHR)

• 2 to 3:30 p.m. HIV and Hep C Testing: Free and confidential testing and support referrals. For information and location, call Alameda Family Services, 629-6300.

• 8 p.m. Taize — Prayer Around the Cross: An ecumenical candlelight service of prayer offered in simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship and veneration of the Cross. Free to the public. St Joseph’s Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St.

• 8:30 p.m. Tin Pan Alley Jazz: Featuring Frisky Frolics. No cover. Speisekammer, 2424 Lincoln Ave. (Info: 522-1300)

• 9 p.m. Zydeco Music and Dance: Featuring Dwight Carrier and his Zydeco Band. Dance lessons at 8. Tickets sold at the door; $15. Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave. (Info: 415-285-6285)

SNEAK PEEK (SOLD OUT)

• Feb. 25, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Benefit Concert: As part of the Live @ the Library series, Frederica von Stade will headline a benefit concert for the Alameda Free Library. Also featuring Alameda native, cellist Emil Miland, and performers from Berkeley’s Young Musicians Program. Tickets: $60 in advance; $70 at the door; $15 for students. Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, 2317 Central Ave. (Tix, info: 464-1099 or brownpapertickets. com/event/210496)

• March 10, noon to 3 p.m. Meet the Artists: Celebrate the opening of “Shared Perceptions,” the 11th annual show of paintings and drawings by students from the San Lorenzo Adult School. Free to the public. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Ave. (Info: 521-1233 or Ann Schmidt at 792-9130)

• March 16, 8 p.m. The Mousetrap: Opening night. Performances continue through April 22; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St. (Reservations: 523-1553 or altarena.org)

• March 21, 10:30 a.m. “Questions Mothers Ask. Knowing What’s Normal and What’s Not”: La Leche League meeting offering information and support for nursing mothers. Babies and toddlers welcome. 1600 Fernside Blvd. (Info: Virginia, 521-4867)

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Christ Church to host conference

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329909742 98 Christ Church to host conference

Christ Church in Fairview Heights will host “Navigating Change,” a two-day conference open to church pastors and church leaders throughout Illinois, on Thursday and Friday.

The purpose of the conference is to have discussions and how-to leadership sessions to “improve, invite, innovate.”

“Pastor Shane Bishop and the leadership team of Christ Church have created, led and managed change more effectively than most and it shows,” said Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, resident bishop United Methodist Church, Illinois Great Rivers Conference. “I recommend your paying attention to the practice and learning of these bold faithful leaders and this fruitful congregation.”

Last year’s event drew about 150 pastors and church leaders. Most have pre-registered but people can register between 6 and 6:30 p.m., before the opening session. 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 and register before the 6:30 p.m. opening session. The cost is $75 per person and includes sessions all day Friday, plus a continental breakfast and a lunch on Friday.

Christ Church is at 339 Frank Scott Parkway East in Fairview Heights.

Here is the schedule:

3:30-4 p.m. Pastor and spouse registration

4-5 p.m. Pre-Conference Session for Pastors.

5-6 p.m. Dinner for Pastors and Spouses

6-6:30 p.m. Conference Registration in Scripture Hall

6:30-7:45 p.m. Main keynote speaker: the Rev. Roger Ross, pastor of First United Methodist will speak on “Shifting Your Church’s DNA.”

8-9:15 p.m. Breakout Session 1

Strategic Outreach Ministries

Planting A Modern Worship Service

Finding Great Volunteers

Rethinking Student Ministry

Evangelism Into New Territory

Extreme Church Make-Over

Ten Ways To Turbo Charge Your Giving

7:30-8:30 a.m. Free Continental Breakfast in the Coffe Cafe.

8:30-10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Mark R. Jordan, lead pastor, New Horizon UMC in Champaign, will address “Leading to the Next Level.”

10:15-11:30 a.m. Breakout Session 2

From Pastoral To Congregational Care

Creative Flow In Worship

Building Great Ministry Team

Innovation In Children’s Ministry

Developing An Evangelistic Church

Simplifying Church Administration

They’re Here, Now What?

Walking Through The Mine Fields Of Project Development

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Boxed lunch

12:30-1:45 p.m. Breakout Session 3. The Rev. Shane Bishop, the senior pastor of Christ Church since 1997, will talk about “Strategic Leadership.”

Worship On A Shoestring

Connecting Every Person In Ministry

New Avenues In Discipleship

Social Media Evangelism

Starting A Safety & Security Ministry

2-3:30 p.m. Speaker: the Rev. Shane Bishop

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Fifth Annual Emmaus Conference

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329908539 44 Fifth Annual Emmaus ConferenceIn the above video clip, President Harrison described the sentiment at the time of the “forced” union of Lutheran and Reformed churches in Prussia by Friedrich Wilhelm III on 27 September 1817. President Harrison also described why one should be “wary” of Reformation anniversaries and Reformation commemorations. President Harrison concluded his paper with a statement by F.C.D. Wyneken, who attended all four of the original free conferences. Harrison said, “I offer it here as my deepest prayer and personal confession, as my deepest longing over against you who are my separated brethren.”

“Then why, beloved brothers, do we stand by one another? Why can’t we leave one another? It is because we cannot let go of the one truth that we, in fellowship with all the saints, have acknowledged, believe, and confess as it is in the Confessions of the Lutheran Church. These Confessions bear witness to the truth clearly, plainly, and powerfully on the basis of the Holy Scriptures, against all the desires of Satan, to the whole world. And why do we hold so firmly to our Confession such that we happily endure the hatred of the world and also of the rest of Christianity, which is difficult to bear? Why, with God’s help and grace, would we suffer persecution and death before we would give up even a small part of that Confession? We do so because we have come to make the truth set forth in that Confession our own, not in times of good leisure and rest, like we might appropriate other natural or historical truths. The Holy Spirit has revealed this truth to us in the midst of the burdens of troubled consciences as our only salvation. Through the Word, the Spirit has borne witness to the truth in broken and troubled hearts. Our consciences are bound to the Word and therefore to the Confession of the Church. As poor, forlorn, and condemned men, we have learned to believe in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The peace of conscience, the peace of our souls, the hope of eternal blessedness, our very being and life hang on this truth. To surrender it would be to surrender our salvation and ourselves for time and eternity. Therefore, neither can we let go of the most insignificant portion of the Confession because the entire series of the individual teachings of the faith are for us one chain. This chain not only binds our understanding in the truth, it binds our consciences and lives. The loss of an individual part of the same would break this chain, and we would be torn loose from Christ, tumbling again into the abyss of anxiety, doubt, and eternal death. Therefore we hold fast to our Confession, as to our very life’s life.”

Photo Showing A Well Attended Conference

After President Harrison finished his paper, the presidents from The Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) and The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) responded. ELS President John Moldstad, Jr., responded first. He began by saying how refreshing it was to hear such a paper. Moldstad said, “While the early set of free conferences did not bring about the desired unity of doctrine sought by Walther, they did serve as a catalyst for a highly treasured blessing. A second set of Waltherian conferences (1860s) led to the formation of the solidly confessional and endearing Synodical Conference of 1872.”

President Mark Schroeder (WELS) Offers Response

President Schroeder from the Wisconsin Synod responded second. He began by greeting his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, and thanking President Harrison for his paper and offering thanks to the members of the Missouri Synod, for the many blessings that benefit “other Lutherans, even in those synods such as mine which are not now in fellowship with the LCMS.” Schroeder concluded his remarks:

“Those who would claim the label ‘Confessional’ today have an ongoing responsibility and opportunity to define carefully what that term means, and what it means for the person and synod wanting to wear the label. If free conferences and other discussions can help to clarify and solidify what it means to be truly Confessional, then such discussions should take place with the prayer that God would use the power of his Word and the working of the Spirit to encourage faithfulness to the doctrines of Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. It is only such faithfulness, confessed and practiced, that holds the promise of true unity and full fellowship. That is a noble and God-pleasing goal which all Confessional Lutherans can strive to reach.”

The conference attendees were greatly encouraged by President Harrison’s paper and the responses of Presidents Moldstad and Schroeder. The emerging friendships developed and the clear confession of the Lutheran Confession at the Emmaus Conference is helping to overcome tensions that developed between the three Synods after the breakup of the Synodical Conference in the mid-20th century. Ultimately, every Reformation of the Lord’s church, every reconciliation and restoration of relationships, involves repentance and absolution. May the Lord grant repentance and his forgiveness to us!The Emmaus Conference Brochure.

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Pastoral Letter 2-21-2012

Posted by on February 22, 2012 No comments

1329894147 49 Pastoral Letter 2 21 2012

Dear Friends in Christ,

Last Thursday, February 16th, the President of the Lutheran Church MissouriSynod, Dr. Matthew Harrison, testified before the U.S. House ofRepresentatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee. He said he wasthere to oppose abortion-causing drugs and the mandate in the new healthcare law that would require all insurance companies to cover those drugs.President Harrison said he did not think this needed to be a partisan issueand that our Synod is equally divided between Democrats and Republicans. Wepray for our Synod’s leaders as well as our nation’s leaders and we praythat God would guide us to boldly proclaim our faith and lead us to serveHim in everything we do. For more about President Harrison’s testimonybefore congress, you can read this article:

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On Saturday several people came to our church to spend one hour in prayer.We offered praises to our awesome God, we confessed that we do not alwaysfollow His will, we thanked Him for the blessings He gives us and we askedHim to guide and protect us. We also lifted up in prayer the variousactivities of our congregation, the people who are sick, and the leaders ofour nation. We will gather again for an hour of prayer on Saturday, March17th and you are welcome to join us.

On Sunday we remembered the Transfiguration of our Lord. I compared theministry of Moses and Elijah, who were great Old Testament prophets, withthe ministry of Jesus, who fulfilled their prophecies. Moses and Elijahwere inspired by God and did great things for God, but Jesus is the eternalSon of God whom we worship and serve with all our lives. That is why, onthe Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus did not want the apostles to beoverwhelmed by the presence of the prophets. They were going to havesomething far more important to talk about when Jesus rose from the dead.As much as we thank God for the men of old who demonstrated their faith asthey boldly served God, we only offer our worship and praise to God Himself,who provides for us our eternal salvation.

Today the Houchin Blood Mobile is here at our church collecting donations ofblood. If you are healthy and have some spare time, please consider comingto the church to donate. They will be here until 6:00 p.m.

Tonight at 6:30 we will hold our monthly Church Council meeting. We willreceive reports from our various ministries which are all active in servingthe Lord. We will also get a progress report on improving the lightingaround our facility. The Treasurer’s report for January shows that we havestarted the year with a good month of more income than expenses. We prayfor God’s continued blessings and guidance for the rest of the year.

Tomorrow we will begin the Season of Lent with our Ash Wednesday worshipservice. Lent last for 40 days to remind us of the 40 days that our Lordwas in the wilderness at the beginning of His ministry. Jesus fasted duringthose 40 days and overcame temptations for us. Now, as we prepare ourselvesto remember our Lord’s suffering and death on Good Friday, it is appropriatethat we would take 40 days to remember what He went through for us.

During the Season of Lent we will hold suppers at church each Wednesday at6:00 p.m. Then, at 7:00 p.m., we will hold a special worship service. Thisyear I will be preaching a series of sermons at our Wednesday eveningservice about the parables that Jesus told during the week between PalmSunday and Good Friday. I hope you will plan to join us whenever you can onWednesdays during Lent.

At our Ash Wednesday worship service tomorrow we will also have theImposition of Ashes and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. It is an ancientcustom of the church that on Ash Wednesday worshippers would have ashesplaced upon their forehead in the sign of a cross. The ashes remind us thatour bodies were made from the dust of the ground and will someday return tothe ground. Ashes are also a symbol of our repentance and our trust inJesus as our Savior. After ashes have been placed on your forehead you willbe invited to receive Holy Communion and the assurance of God’s forgiveness.Everyone is encouraged to join us at 7:00 p.m. for this very specialservice.

This Sunday our church newsletters for March will be in the mailboxes.There are articles from our Prayer Ministry, our LWML, our Youth Groups, ourPreschool, our Sunday School, and our Fellowship Ministry. There are alsoarticles about our Mid-week worship services, our Parking Lot Sale on April21st, a new Bible study that is starting, our Food Drive, our Easter Brunchand much more. Be sure to pick up your copy of the newsletter when you areat church this Sunday.

This Sunday my sermon text will be Romans 8:31-39 where Paul wrote, “If Godis for us, who can be against us?” I will look at the great comfort wereceive from knowing that God is for us. St. Paul says that, since God isfor us, what difference does it make who is against us? We do not have tobe afraid of the evil and hardships of this world, we have God on our side.This is the message that God gave to Moses from a burning bush when Moseswas being told to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. Moses did not feelcompetent for such a great task and God encouraged him with the words, “Iwill be with you.” God also encouraged His people in Isaiah 41:10 with thewords, “Do not fear, for I am with you.”

Now God is assuring us that He continues to be with us and care for us. Heis interested in our life and wants to help us and guide us. He wants us tobe protected and strengthened as we serve Him. He will support us, back usup, and take our side as we work in His kingdom. This gives us the boldnessto spread God’s Word and witness our faith. When Jesus promised that thegates of hell would not prevail against His church, He was telling us thatwe would be fighting a battle and that He would always be with us to make usvictorious.

Here are four things I learned this week:

1. The person at the police station who is sketching pictures of suspectsis called a “con artist.”2. When a man accepted a desk job in the manufacturing industry he gained20 pounds of belly fat which he now calls his, “industrial waist.”3. If you get laryngitis you are a “hoarse whisperer.”4. When a man went into a psychiatrist’s office claiming to be theInvisible Man he asked, “Have I made myself clear?”

Here is my joke for this week:

Five-year-old Johnny was spending the week-end with his grandmother. Whenthey walked to the park, Johnny’s grandmother talked about how beautifuleverything was and how great it is that God had made it all. Little Johnnythen said, “And you know what is really amazing, God made all of it withjust His left hand.” Johnny’s grandmother was surprised by this comment andasked, “Why do you think God made all of this with His left hand?” Johnnyanswered, “Oh, we learned in Sunday school that Jesus is seated on God’sright hand.”

May God bless each of you as you serve Him. I hope to see many of youtomorrow at our Ash Wednesday service.Pastor Daniel Alsop

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Hope in Rhodes: Worship Whys Wednesday: Thanksgiving Prayers…and Another Hymnal Again?

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Houses of worship join forces to help battle homelessness

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WAYNE – Various houses of worship have joined forces to create the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN), in hopes of assisting the Family Promise of Passaic County (FPPC) to combat the plight of homelessness, but they need a few more to get it off the ground.

An informative meeting will be held March 4 to spread the word about its effort.

FPPC is a non-profit organization which supports homeless and low-income families via its unique shelter program. The objective is to alleviate the challenges brought on by temporary homelessness through resources needed to get families back on their feet and remain together throughout the process.

The way it works is 13 or more houses of worship provide shelter in their building via a rotating schedule on a weekly basis. A professional social worker will be hired to assess potential families.

Presently there are 11 congregations taking part as host sites and eight congregations on board to offer meals and fellowship, said Jim Andreano, president of FPPC.

Donations from individuals and congregations are also needed as well as volunteers, says Andreano. The task of volunteers is to cook, serve meals, play with the children, assist with homework and stay overnight.

“We are actively pursuing grants from various sources. Volunteers are equally important. They’re the key to getting this up and running,” he said.

A day center is also offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow families to shower and look for a job and housing using the center as a mailing address. Many of the guests are also employed so a pre-school area is also arranged. Van transportation is also available to and from the center and it also carries beds and luggage to the next host congregation site.

An open forum meeting is scheduled for March 4, at 5 p.m., at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, located at 395 Valley Rd. Interested persons and congregations will learn the ins and outs of the organization. And a panel discussion will share how other types of FPPCs run in other counties.

A letter will be going out again to local congregations alerting them of this venture.

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Lutheran Worship (Part 18) Sanctus thru Agnus Dei « Law, Gospel: Action

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Lutheran Worship (Part 18)

Sanctus thru Agnus Dei

Sanctus (4th Century, elements from Temple worship)

Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth; heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he, blessed is he, blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Hoasanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

The prayer of leading up to the sacrament continues.  At the very end of the preface, the congregation says “Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify your most glorious name ever more praising you and singing…”.  At those words the congregation joins in together to first sing the song of the angels.

In Isaiah 6, the year that king Uziah died, Isaiah saw the Lord upon his throne and around him seraphim one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (Is. 6:3)  This is the first line of the Sanctus.  In fact it is where the name comes from.  Sanctus is Latin for “holy”, for example sanctification is the process of being made holy.

The Sanctus just as Is. 6:3, begins with a three-fold “holy” thus reflecting a Trinitarian worship.  By singing the song of the angels and having heard the words of the preface, heaven as coming down to us.  We are in indeed joining in with the company of heaven.

Then the canticle becomes more specific as it points us to Christ.  The second half of the canticle is taken from Palm Sunday.  Whereas the Sanctus is the song of angels, the second half is the song of men, women, and children crowding the seats of Jerusalem.  As they gather for the arrival of Jesus upon a donkey “The crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”” (Matt. 21:9)

Now there is actually some connection between these two events in scripture.  This connection can best be found in John 12.  In John’s account of Jesus’ triumphal entry on that first Palm Sunday he says quotes the prophet saying, “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” (Jn. 12:15)  Later in the chapter John says, “Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him.”  (Jn. 12:41)  Where did Isaiah see Jesus’ glory?  He saw it in Isaiah 6, in the year that king Uziah died.

This connection should further color the sanctus.  By John (and now the liturgy) connecting these two scenes of scripture it should paint the scriptures.  Our king sat upon a throne surrounded by Seraphim singing, “Holy, holy, holy…”.  Now, he comes to you in human flesh in the midst of human flesh, bearing his own flesh, humble and seating on the colt of a donkey.

Therefore, just as Jesus who is true God and true man dwelled amongst us humans, so also he dwells amongst us in the Divine Service.  Especially within the context of the Lord’s Supper.  For at the Lord’s Supper, the body and blood of Christ is truly present, in, with, and under the bread and wine.  The body and blood are 100% present.  The bread and wine are 100% present.  Just as Christ is 100% true man and 100% true God.  The Sanctus serves to communicates this.

 

Lord’s Prayer

            Our Father who art in heaven

            Hallowed by thy name

            Thy kingdom come

            Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven

            Give us this day our daily bread

            And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us

            But lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

            *For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

*This last part of the prayer wasn’t originally recorded, nor is it in the scriptural account of the prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer as it is recorded in the New Testament can be found in Matthew 6:9-13.  The translation of the Lord’s Prayer has been maintained as the traditional saying throughout the church for a long time.  Which is a good practice of the church, the reason I consider it to be a good practice is because this makes it knowable and recognizable across denominations.  There is not a lot that is held in complete common between Lutherans, Methodists, Catholics, Episcopalians, etc., but the translation of the Lord’s Prayer is one of those things.

The one exception is that the ending of the prayer differs from Protestants, Roman Catholics, and Easter Orthodox.  The ending which I put an asterisk next to is not included in the Roman form.  The Eastern Orthodox and most protestants conclude with a doxology (“words of praise”).  The Eastern Orthodox end with “Blessed is the kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.  Amen.”  Protestants conclude the prayer as I pointed up above.

The influence for these endings comes from Jewish practice.  It was of practice in Judaism to end all of your prayers with a doxology.  The Christians carried over this practice, the Orthodox were strictly Trinitarian in their ending (which I actually do like better), and the protestants ended with more ambiguous doxology as you see above.

To better understand the Lord’s Prayer itself, I recommend that you look at Luther’s Small and Large Catechism’s, which I have linked.

As far as the placement in the service is concerned, the Lord’s prayer concludes the prayer of the sacrament that began with the preface.  The Lord’s prayer just as the Preface thru the first half of the Sanctus, prays that God comes down to us.  In the Lord’s Prayer we pray that he comes down to us and bless us physically (daily bread), and spiritually (And forgive us…).  We also pray that he strengthen us and preserve us in the faith (lead us not…deliver us…).

Words of Institution

            See…Luther’s Small & Large Catechism for information regarding the words of institution and the Lord’s Supper itself.  However, its placement immediately after the prayer is almost an answer to our prayers.  That we are blessed physically & spiritually, and we strengthened and preserved in the Lord’s Supper to come.

Pax Domini

            P:        “The Peace of the Lord be with you always.”

            C:        And also with you or

                        Amen.  (Which response is better is debatable)

Key verses:  John 20:19-21 & Matt. 28:20

Since the earliest days of the church a kiss of peace has been exchanged.  Evidence can even be found in 1 Peter 5:14 when he says, “Greet one another with the kiss of love.  Peace to all of you who are in Christ.”  Writings of the church fathers and most of the existent church liturgies speak of a kiss of peace.

Originally this was placed right before the offering as a sign to show who should be present in the church and who shouldn’t be.  (Almost like a secret hand-shake…the early church was very, very protective of the Service of the Sacrament due to the wide-spread persecutions.)  This kiss of peace in particular was used and seen in contrast of the kiss from Judas to Jesus as a kiss of betrayal.

Just around the time of the reformation, the kissing element was replaced with the Pax Domini which is Latin for “Peace of the Lord”.  This is now placed at right before the Sacrament of the Altar (at LOLC we place it at the start of the service).  The purpose of placing it at the start of the service is to first say that you the Peace of the Lord is with you always.

This statement from the pastor is not a wishful statement.  To be at peace with the Lord is to be forgiven and to be in agreement with him.  Therefore, the Pax Domini is the Gospel in a sentence.  That Jesus Christ, the blessed Son of God, suffered, died, and rose from the grave, therefore you are at peace with the Lord.  This peace that is Jesus himself is with you always even unto the end of the ages.

The Congregation has responded either by saying, “Amen”.  “Amen” means “This is most certainly true” just as Luther says in his meanings of the Creeds.  In other words, saying amen is almost a vote of confidence from the congregation, that the Peace of the Lord is indeed with them always.

The Congregation can also respond by saying, “And also with you.”  This is also appropriate for the pastor is not sinless, and the assurance that the “Peace of the Lord is with him always” is good for him to hear as well.

After having said this the congregation exchanges the peace as a sign of goodwill towards one another.  It is a way of saying, “Whatever way you have wronged me in the past, I forgive therefore I am delighted to partake of this blessed sacrament with you.”

For you see the Lord’s Supper is not just between you and God.  It is between God, you, and everyone else partaking of the Supper.  If you are in a bitter squabble with someone, and you can’t forgive that person.  You should not partake of the supper.  Note: 1 Cor. 10-11.

The by saying, Peace be with you to someone, you are saying, “I forgive you.  Lets go get something to eat together.”

And you will go together to the Lord’s table, where you will partake of the body and blood of Christ, which grants you peace.

Agnus Dei

            Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world.

                        Have mercy on us.

            Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world.

                        Have mercy on us.

            Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world.

                        Grant us peace.

Key verse:  John 1:29

“The knowledge that Christ is in the incarnate presence of Christ elicits a response from the congregation.  She has heard His words spoken over the bread and the cup; she has seen Him in the Sacrament displayed at the elevation; and she has received His greeting of “peace be with you” in the Pax Domini.  Now she confesses her faith that He is truly present in the Sacrament and prays His blessing: “O Christ, the Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us… grant us Your peace.”

“The words the Church chants are borrowed from St. John the Baptist and echo his own confession of Christ as the Paschal Lamb who would bear the sins of the whole world through his suffering and death.  Now the church prays that she may receive the benefits of His sacrifice in the New Testament Supper He offers at the altar; that the forgiveness and peace announced to her just moments before in the Pax might now be bestowed through the eating and drinking of Christ’s flesh and blood.  Praying to Christ as the “Lamb of God” also connects her to the worship of the heavenly church, a worship centered on the Lamb who was slain (Rev. 5:6 & Rev. 7)”  (Kind, David A.. About Our Liturgy: Meaning, History, and Practice. Minneapolis: Musolf Press, 2003.)

NEXT:               Post-Communion Canticle thru end of service (Vicar’s final blog)

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BabuAmbilikile(4) Home Retired pastor Ambilikile Masapila of Samunge Village

Retired pastor Ambilikile Masapila of Samunge Village, Loliondo District in Arusha Region famed for the herbal cupful which drew millions of sick people from various countries says he has a ‘new miracle cure’.

The 77-year-old man and his 20-man team are currently busy putting up giant structures and facilities in the area in preparation for the new project whose administration is expected to start “very soon” in the remote village.

The retired Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT) cleric said: “This is one of the biggest projects to be implemented in the small and secluded village. I don’t know where the money will come from but God knows. My task is just to initiate and God will do the rest of the work.”

Masapila claimed that God has shown him other ‘new miracles’, which are beyond the current ‘magic cure’. The boiled roots of ‘mriga-riga’ plant are administered together with ‘prayer’ to provide an elixir for all chronic ailments ever known to humans.

“I’m seeing a crowd of people who are coming into this area. Some of them will be coming here for the new miracle cure. While some will be coming for treatment others will be coming just to see the miracle,” the former pastor told The Guardian in an exclusive interview in the village.

He added: “With the coming crowd God has shown me another place where the new services will be offered. This area (former) is very small and by moving into the new area, we’ll reduce the inconveniences the villagers get because the number will be twice that which came last year.”

The new area which is located three kilometres away from where he used to administer the cure is also expected to be equipped with all required facilities and services to meet the demand of the comers.

Popularly known as ‘Babu’, he started administering the ‘cure’ from ‘mriga-riga tree’ in 2010, and last year more than six million people took what is called the “cup of life”, said to address chronic diseases, including HIV/Aids, cancer and diabetes and making barren women conceive.

Samunge is located nearly 50kms from Loliondo — the Ngorongoro district’s headquarters and is about 400 kilometres from Arusha, the country’s leading tourist city.

The road to the village is rocky, dusty, hilly and is dotted with potholes, making it only easily reachable by Land Cruiser.

According to the retired reverend, the new miracle which has remained a top secret will attract millions of people from as far as Europe, Americas, Asia and other parts of Africa.

Before announcing the new miracle, Masapila claimed to have been told by God that he must ensure the new structures and facilities are put in place.

“I asked God how I will handle the large number of people and he told me to look for another area within the village. I got about seven hectares of land where I am going to begin work,” Rev Masapila said, without divulging when he is going to kick-start the new project.

He explained that in the new project, two buildings would be for patients to rest after long journey as they wait to get the herbal therapy and the other two would be for therapy preparations and administrations.

“In my dreams, I am also seeing a number of tents scattered all over the area…God has shown me everything,” Masapila said, without disclosing the ‘new miracle cure’ only adding that it will be stronger than the current one.

“I know the miracle, but God hasn’t yet allowed me to disclose it. I will do so, when everything is ready,” stressed Masapila, who has had no medical training in the past.

At least 50,000 burnt bricks have been put up at the construction site and the area has been cleared to allow work to begin.

On who will be sponsoring the construction, Rev Masapila said: “I don’t know only God knows.”

He commended the good relationship between him, Samunge villagers and the government in making the service successful.

He however asked government authorities improve the main road from Arusha and other destinations to the village in order to ease transport.

He said that the road to the remote village is pathetic and cause a lot of inconveniences to patients travelling to the village.

At the moment Babu Masapila is still getting patients though not in large numbers as it was in last year. Most of the visitors are those from the neighbouring countries of Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, DR Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, and as far as South Africa.

On average, he said that he gets three vehicles daily.

“The price for a single dose is still 500/- per person for Tanzanians and 1,500/- for foreigners,” he said.

He also refuted claims that he has constructed 200m/- house, saying his new residence is less than 10m/-.

Masapila also said that he owns a saloon car and a lorry all used to fetch medicinal plants from the forest.

Health and Social Welfare ministry endorsed the ‘miracle cure’ for human consumption, but said further medical research was being conducted to establish its efficacy.

Health and Social Welfare minister Dr Haji Mponda once said that they are waiting for scientific results from a sample of not less than 200 people, conducted jointly by the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), government and the World Health Organisation’s Africa zone based in Brazzaville.

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