Cast: British Columbia Adventist
Source: https://vimeo.com/356523427
Santino & Melissa – draft
Single Moms’ Oil Change
For 16
years Acts of Kindness has been blessing single moms in the community of
Langley and Aldergrove, B.C., with a free oil change. This year over 60 single
moms and their children came to enjoy the pampering provided for their vehicles
and themselves. As their cars were getting an oil change, vacuum, and wash, the
mothers were treated to new hairstyles, manicures, eyeglass repairs, health and
nutrition consultations, and some yummy food. All the while, their children
enjoyed rock climbing, a bouncy castle, crafts, and sports led by the Church in
the Valley Kids Zone team.
Over 106 volunteers donated their
talent, food, and time to make this day happen. More volunteers than ever came
from the local businesses outside the church to support this ministry as it
grows. The demonstration of giving freely of their time, their strengths, and
abilities, and ultimately sharing Christ, has become such a ripple effect in
the community. God definitely has a hand in all that is happening. Ruth 12:12 says, “May the Lord repay you for
what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel,
under whose wings you have come to take refuge” (NIV).
It is easy to underestimate how a
little generosity and kindness can change a person’s attitude, day, week, or
even life. A gesture of a smile can be the difference between someone making
uplifting decisions in life or poor ones. Assisting a mom to make sure their
vehicle is reliable can be the difference between a mom feeling confident or
feeling like a failure. Church in the Valley and Acts of Kindness uses the
Single Moms’ Oil Change to support mothers physically and emotionally, so they
can change the future of the next generation.
-Submitted by Leah Kwas and Pastor Walter Rogers
Source: https://adventistmessenger.ca/features/single-moms-oil-change
Was Jesus in the tomb for 3 days and 3 nights?
– Visit our Bible Question Archive on our website here: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/listen/archives/o/24/t/bible-question-archive
– You can download this clip from our media library here: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/media/e/1170/f/6/t/explain-how-jesus-was-in-the-tomb-3-days—3-nights- If Jesus died on Friday and rose on Sunday, how could He have been in the tomb for 3 days and 3 nights? Join Pastor Doug Sunday at 7:00pm Pacific. Call 1-800-GOD-SAYS during the broadcast to have your question answered live on the air! Find a broadcast in your area using our station locator: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/station-locator/mt/214/t/radio Resource line number to receive free materials: 800-835-6747 Download the free book mentioned: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/book/e/75/t/the-sign-of-jonah Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNdnvE78x7Q
Vespers: “Solving The Epidemic Of Mental Illness”
Vespers: "Solving The Epidemic Of Mental Illness"
Message: Dr. Neil Nedley
Vespers: August 30, 2019 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63r8hB3POs
Afternoon 5pm: “Emotional Attachment, Attachment Disorders and Emotional Intelligence”
Afternoon 5pm: "Emotional Attachment, Attachment Disorders and Emotional Intelligence"
Message: Dr. Neil Nedley
Seminar: August 31, 2019 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouKzHafJJ0A
Afternoon 3pm: “Screens, Social Media, YouTube & Emotional Intelligence”
Afternoon 3pm: "Screens, Social Media, YouTube & Emotional Intelligence"
Message: Dr. Neil Nedley
Seminar: August 31, 2019 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71iq7UqZYT0
Sabbath School Study: “Ministry in the New Testament Church”
Sabbath School Study: “Ministry in the New Testament Church” Lesson Study by: Alexander Cole August 31, 2019 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBTp2E7jwT0
Worship: “Lessons From Bible Families In Emotional Intelligence”
Worship: "Lessons From Bible Families In Emotional Intelligence" Message: Dr. Neil Nedley
Worship Service: August 31, 2019
“Ministry in the New Testament Church” Lesson Study: Alexander Cole Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yrW9pS0cCg
Thursday: James “the Just”
Christian tradition suggests that James, the brother or stepbrother of Jesus, became a leader of the early church in Jerusalem and was the James who acted as chairman for the Jerusalem council (see Acts chapter 15, as well as Galatians chapters 1 and 2). If so, it is likely that he was the author of the letter preserved in the Bible as the book of James.
James
James was a common name at the time, but if these were the same person, he may also have been the church leader known as James “the Just”, which suggests a wise leader who properly prioritized his treatment of others and cared for those often forgotten or downtrodden. The book that bears his name has been described as “the New Testament’s book of Proverbs”, focused on practical godliness and living wisely as followers of God.
The author of James was anxious to remind his Christian readers to “not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1:22, NIV), and that the religion that matters—that is pure and lasting in God’s sight—is focused on caring for the needy and the oppressed and resisting the corrupting influences of the society around them (see James 1:27).
Read James 2:1-9 and James 5:1-5. How is James’s attitude to those who are rich different from that commonly held in most societies? What are his particular instructions regarding how rich and poor are to be treated within the church community?
James argues that wishing someone well—even wishing them God’s blessing—will be of little comfort if they are suffering from cold and hunger. The provision of real food and clothing will be far more useful in expressing and demonstrating our concern for them than all the noble sentiments and good wishes (see James 2:14-16). James uses this as an example of the interaction between faith and works in the context of our relationship with God. He also repeats (James 2:8) what Jesus taught about loving your neighbor as yourself, showing how this commandment is to be obeyed in daily life. It is lived out in service to God and to others, not to earn salvation but because it is the manifestation of true faith.
| Why is it so easy, even subconsciously, to prefer the rich over the poor? |
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