/PRNewswire/ -- The timeless Biblical story of Job has lessons that can help businesspeople and investors thrive and succeed in these difficult economic times, according to Gregory Jones, author of the Amazon best-selling book, "Job--A Man for His Time, A Man for Our Time, A Man for All Time." http://www.jobthebook.net/
"Job was the richest man on earth. He was perfect. He feared God," said Jones, doctor of divinity and chairman of Golden Gate Finance, LLC, of Atlanta, a company that underwrites loans for churches. "Even people of wealth and power and great substance can lose it all, but don't have to lose their integrity by bending the rules. Job had integrity. He acknowledged the Lord and the Lord gave him wealth."
Job is the epic story of suffering, destruction and redemption that can inspire people who are going through hardships, he said.
Here are highlights of the book that can help anyone survive hard times.
* On wealth and prosperity: "Job was not impressed with his wealth. He had no pride or arrogance about his wealth," said Jones. "Today, the emphasis we hold on material possessions is what cripples our focus from the real blessings we hold by God's favor. But Job said: 'God gave me all these things.' When Job lost his wealth he didn't lose faith. Instead, he said: 'Blessed is the Lord.'"
* On adversity: "Job didn't blame others, consider suicide or curse God," Jones said. "Job said 'Although you slay me, I will trust in thee.'"
* On humility: "Job was humble. He understood that all wealth and power comes from the Lord. Until you build treasures in heaven, you cannot have wealth in this earth," Jones said.
* On short-term thinking: "Your desires must meet up with God's desires, then you can run the race to win," he said.
* On suffering: "Who hasn't gone through some test of confidence of faith in their family, their job or their health? This is the mystery of life. If we just hold on, then you can make it," he said. "The struggle is the key to get to the triumph. When you are in the smothering ashes of despair, you have to do an introspection. When we change our attitude toward suffering, we can conquer it."
About the Book
Jones made a vow to write the book after he was on his deathbed, a victim of an undiagnosed leak in his appendix that turned his body toxic. Doctors said he wouldn't last the night.
"I said, 'Lord, if you give me another shot, I will write this book on Job,'" he said. When the doctors returned in the morning, Jones was on the road to recovery.
"You can be blessed no matter what you are going through. Going through suffering, pain, disappointment, despair, you can still maintain the character and integrity of Job," said Jones, who spent seven years writing the book.
The book has sold well on Amazon and is available in soft copy and on Kindle.
"Dr. Jones' book is excellent devotional literature for all. The author takes the reader through such likely experiences in a person's life journey using brother Job's case to teach his audience heavenly lessons," said His Eminence Dr. Sunday Mbang, Past Chairperson, World Methodist Council.
"I enjoy his enthusiasm and positive outlook on life. I appreciated the way that he's able to bring out the inspirational aspects of the story," said Cristy Lane, International C&W/Gospel Artist.
He is planning a 60-city tour to promote the book by speaking in churches and bookstores. To arrange for Mr. Jones to speak in your city, please contact him at Genevabooks1@aol.com.
To see the list of tour dates, please go to http://www.jobthebook.net/.
Mr. Jones has been invited to speak in London and Nairobi.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
All Saints’ Shannon Bryan Leads Christmas Recital
All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City is inviting the public to a free Christmas music recital in its sanctuary on December 4th at 7 p.m. The theme for the event is “Home For The Holidays.”
The presentation will be organized and led by All Saints music director Shannon Bryan. Bryan will play the piano and accompany guest soprano Chelsea Buyalos. LeeLee Hunter will also perform solo classical guitar.
A small sampling of the music includes, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “Ave Maria,” and “Oh Holy Night.” The artists will comment on the pieces and the composers during the program which is expected to last an hour and one half and be available for questions and discussion.
Bryan, a resident of Fayette County, has been music director at All Saints for several years. She has extensive experience as music director, pianist, piano instructor, violinist, music operations manager and educator at various churches and organizations. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Music from Georgia Southern and her Masters Degree in Music from the University of Miami.
Soprano Chelsea Buyalos, currently enrolled at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, has a distinguished background in classical music having made her operatic debut in Rome in operas by Mozart, Pergolesi and Villa-Lobos. She also has performed in musicals to include “Annie,” “The King and I,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Oklahoma.” Recently, she worked with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra on its spring and summer concert series.
Guitarist LeeLee Hunter is also enrolled at the Peabody Conservatory and is now in her third year of classical guitar study. She has played the guitar since childhood, but also studied voice and clarinet growing up. She has played solo with the Cincinnati Guitar Workshop and in a number of other classical music venues.
For further information, contact the All Saints office at 770-486-5374. The church is located at 225 South Peachtree Parkway.
The presentation will be organized and led by All Saints music director Shannon Bryan. Bryan will play the piano and accompany guest soprano Chelsea Buyalos. LeeLee Hunter will also perform solo classical guitar.
A small sampling of the music includes, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” “Ave Maria,” and “Oh Holy Night.” The artists will comment on the pieces and the composers during the program which is expected to last an hour and one half and be available for questions and discussion.
Bryan, a resident of Fayette County, has been music director at All Saints for several years. She has extensive experience as music director, pianist, piano instructor, violinist, music operations manager and educator at various churches and organizations. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Music from Georgia Southern and her Masters Degree in Music from the University of Miami.
Soprano Chelsea Buyalos, currently enrolled at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, has a distinguished background in classical music having made her operatic debut in Rome in operas by Mozart, Pergolesi and Villa-Lobos. She also has performed in musicals to include “Annie,” “The King and I,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Oklahoma.” Recently, she worked with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra on its spring and summer concert series.
Guitarist LeeLee Hunter is also enrolled at the Peabody Conservatory and is now in her third year of classical guitar study. She has played the guitar since childhood, but also studied voice and clarinet growing up. She has played solo with the Cincinnati Guitar Workshop and in a number of other classical music venues.
For further information, contact the All Saints office at 770-486-5374. The church is located at 225 South Peachtree Parkway.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Andy Andrews Speaks at Women of Faith Conference in Duluth
NY Times bestselling author Andy Andrews is the guest speaker at the Women of Faith conference
When: September 24-25, 2010
Where: Arena at the Gwinnett Center
The Women of Faith Conference is: Friday 10:00am-3:30pm & 7:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Andy Andrews is scheduled to speak Friday only at 10:50 AM for 40 minutes, does a live Q & A at 2:20 PM for 30 minutes and then speaks again at 2:50 PM for 40 minutes.
Andy Andrews is an internationally known speaker and novelist whose works have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is author of The Traveler’s Gift, The Noticer, Return to Sawyerton Springs, The Butterfly Effect and The Heart Mender and many other creative works. His newest book is The Boy Who Changed the World, a children's book that teaches that everything you do matters.
Andy lived a relatively normal life until the age of nineteen, when both his parents died—and he found himself literally homeless, sleeping under a pier or in someone's garage. Then he asked the question that would ultimately affect millions of people. "Is life just a lottery ticket, or are there choices one can make to direct his future?"
Andy has spoken at the request of four different U.S. Presidents and works with people from all walks of life, including the military. He lives in Alabama, with his wife, Polly, and their two sons.
Other speakers at the two-day Women of Faith Conference include: Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Lisa Welchel, Anita Renfroe, and Nicole Johnson. Musical performers include Sandi Patty, Mandisa, and Nicole C. Mullen.
For information about the Women of Faith Conference visit www.womenoffaith.com/duluth .
WHO IS ANDY ANDREWS?
Andy Andrews, hailed by a New York Times writer as someone who has quietly become "one of the most influential people in America,” is a best-selling novelist and in-demand corporate speaker for the world’s largest organizations. The Traveler’s Gift, a featured book selection of ABC’s Good Morning America, has been translated into nearly twenty languages and was on the New York Times bestseller list for seventeen weeks. His latest book, The Noticer was also on the NY Times bestsellers list.
Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and toured military bases around the world, being called upon by the Department of Defense to speak to the troops. He is one of the most popular and in demand speakers in corporate America. Arguably, there is no single person on the planet better at weaving subtle yet life-changing lessons into riveting tales of adventure and intrigue—both on paper and on stage.
He lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Polly, and their two sons.
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The Heart Mender: A Story of Second Chances
By Andy Andrews
ISBN 978-0-7852-3103-5
Thomas Nelson 244 PP
Official Publication Date May 4, 2010
“The Heart Mender is a sweeping adventure filled with many emotions. The compelling narrative unites the past and the present in a fantastic must read! - Bonnie Tiegel, Senior Supervising Producer, Entertainment Tonight & The Insider
“The principle woven into this incredible story has changed my life.” - Tim Brando, CBS Sports Host and Commentator
“With the skill of a virtuoso, Andy Andrews continues his string of successful writing performances in this, his latest entertaining masterpiece. The plot, characters, and storyline combine to summon the reader into an unforgettable experience.” - Robert Silvers, Executive Publisher, The Saturday Evening Post
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When: September 24-25, 2010
Where: Arena at the Gwinnett Center
The Women of Faith Conference is: Friday 10:00am-3:30pm & 7:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Andy Andrews is scheduled to speak Friday only at 10:50 AM for 40 minutes, does a live Q & A at 2:20 PM for 30 minutes and then speaks again at 2:50 PM for 40 minutes.
Andy Andrews is an internationally known speaker and novelist whose works have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is author of The Traveler’s Gift, The Noticer, Return to Sawyerton Springs, The Butterfly Effect and The Heart Mender and many other creative works. His newest book is The Boy Who Changed the World, a children's book that teaches that everything you do matters.
Andy lived a relatively normal life until the age of nineteen, when both his parents died—and he found himself literally homeless, sleeping under a pier or in someone's garage. Then he asked the question that would ultimately affect millions of people. "Is life just a lottery ticket, or are there choices one can make to direct his future?"
Andy has spoken at the request of four different U.S. Presidents and works with people from all walks of life, including the military. He lives in Alabama, with his wife, Polly, and their two sons.
Other speakers at the two-day Women of Faith Conference include: Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Lisa Welchel, Anita Renfroe, and Nicole Johnson. Musical performers include Sandi Patty, Mandisa, and Nicole C. Mullen.
For information about the Women of Faith Conference visit www.womenoffaith.com/duluth .
WHO IS ANDY ANDREWS?
Andy Andrews, hailed by a New York Times writer as someone who has quietly become "one of the most influential people in America,” is a best-selling novelist and in-demand corporate speaker for the world’s largest organizations. The Traveler’s Gift, a featured book selection of ABC’s Good Morning America, has been translated into nearly twenty languages and was on the New York Times bestseller list for seventeen weeks. His latest book, The Noticer was also on the NY Times bestsellers list.
Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and toured military bases around the world, being called upon by the Department of Defense to speak to the troops. He is one of the most popular and in demand speakers in corporate America. Arguably, there is no single person on the planet better at weaving subtle yet life-changing lessons into riveting tales of adventure and intrigue—both on paper and on stage.
He lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Polly, and their two sons.
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The Heart Mender: A Story of Second Chances
By Andy Andrews
ISBN 978-0-7852-3103-5
Thomas Nelson 244 PP
Official Publication Date May 4, 2010
“The Heart Mender is a sweeping adventure filled with many emotions. The compelling narrative unites the past and the present in a fantastic must read! - Bonnie Tiegel, Senior Supervising Producer, Entertainment Tonight & The Insider
“The principle woven into this incredible story has changed my life.” - Tim Brando, CBS Sports Host and Commentator
“With the skill of a virtuoso, Andy Andrews continues his string of successful writing performances in this, his latest entertaining masterpiece. The plot, characters, and storyline combine to summon the reader into an unforgettable experience.” - Robert Silvers, Executive Publisher, The Saturday Evening Post
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
FIREPROOF Pastor Reveals Church Secret
/PRNewswire/ -- How does a church in southern Georgia turn out box-office-hit movies? The secret isn't superior production or top actors but a top-down policy to make revival the first, second, third, and fourth priority.
Michael Catt, senior pastor of Sherwood Church in Albany, shows the roots of that policy as he opens The Power of Surrender: Breaking Through to Revival," number three in his trilogy on God-dependence, from B&H publishing: hitting stores on March 1. "I am a man who begins with the thought of 'What if?'" Catt writes. "What if we were willing to lay hold of the altar and not let go until the Lord blessed us and changed our lives? What if we stopped our conniving and started a concentrated emphasis on seeking Him?"
Sherwood Church senior pastor since 1989, Catt is executive producer of the surprise movie successes FIREPROOF (2008's top-grossing indie film), FACING THE GIANTS (the breakout Christian film of 2006), and FLYWHEEL (now in a re-mastered DVD). The Power of Surrender maintains that surrender is the key to revival and revival is the key to spreading the gospel--by any means.
"I had a roommate in college who didn't like the word surrender when associated with Christian life," Catt writes. "I find it refreshing. It's the awareness of my desperate need for something or someone to lift me out of the miry clay and set my feet on solid rock . . . It's not overstating to say revival is our key to survival."
Catt sees the disciplines of revival lived out in his congregation firsthand. "People are being saved. Members are inviting their lost friends and un-churched neighbors," he says. "Attendance shot up. Why? Revival produces evangelism."
As part of Sherwood Pictures, Catt has appeared in the New York Times, on the 700 Club, the Dr. Phil Show, Glenn Beck, Washington Post, Baptist Press, Leadership Journal, and FamilyLife Today among many other national media. But he's the first to say that filmmaking is not the hallmark of Sherwood's faith in God. Surrender is.
Michael Catt is the think-outside-the-sanctuary leader making good on his church's goal to "change the world from Albany, Georgia." He's also founder of Sherwood's annual ReFRESH revival conference. In 2008, he headed the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference, representing more than 42,000 churches. He is a prolific author, speaker, conference founder and leader, and pastor to pastors.
B&H Publishing Group is a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, the world's largest provider of Christian products and services, including Bibles, church literature, books, music, audio and video recordings, and church supplies. LifeWay serves 150,000 church customers, shipping more than 61 million units of product a year from a 350,000 square-foot distribution center. From its original core of Bibles, textbooks, and reference titles, B&H has developed into a major publisher of Christian living, fiction, youth, history, academic, reference, and electronic products. B&H is home to bestselling authors Beth Moore, Henry Blackaby, Gary Chapman, Oliver North, Chuck Norris, Vicki Courtney, Dan Miller, and Thom S. Rainer.
The Power of Surrender is appropriate for personal, small-group, or church-wide study.
Release Date: March 1, 2010
ISBN-13: 978-0-8054-4869-6
Retail Price: $14.99
Web Site: www.MichaelCattBooks.com
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Michael Catt, senior pastor of Sherwood Church in Albany, shows the roots of that policy as he opens The Power of Surrender: Breaking Through to Revival," number three in his trilogy on God-dependence, from B&H publishing: hitting stores on March 1. "I am a man who begins with the thought of 'What if?'" Catt writes. "What if we were willing to lay hold of the altar and not let go until the Lord blessed us and changed our lives? What if we stopped our conniving and started a concentrated emphasis on seeking Him?"
Sherwood Church senior pastor since 1989, Catt is executive producer of the surprise movie successes FIREPROOF (2008's top-grossing indie film), FACING THE GIANTS (the breakout Christian film of 2006), and FLYWHEEL (now in a re-mastered DVD). The Power of Surrender maintains that surrender is the key to revival and revival is the key to spreading the gospel--by any means.
"I had a roommate in college who didn't like the word surrender when associated with Christian life," Catt writes. "I find it refreshing. It's the awareness of my desperate need for something or someone to lift me out of the miry clay and set my feet on solid rock . . . It's not overstating to say revival is our key to survival."
Catt sees the disciplines of revival lived out in his congregation firsthand. "People are being saved. Members are inviting their lost friends and un-churched neighbors," he says. "Attendance shot up. Why? Revival produces evangelism."
As part of Sherwood Pictures, Catt has appeared in the New York Times, on the 700 Club, the Dr. Phil Show, Glenn Beck, Washington Post, Baptist Press, Leadership Journal, and FamilyLife Today among many other national media. But he's the first to say that filmmaking is not the hallmark of Sherwood's faith in God. Surrender is.
Michael Catt is the think-outside-the-sanctuary leader making good on his church's goal to "change the world from Albany, Georgia." He's also founder of Sherwood's annual ReFRESH revival conference. In 2008, he headed the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference, representing more than 42,000 churches. He is a prolific author, speaker, conference founder and leader, and pastor to pastors.
B&H Publishing Group is a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, the world's largest provider of Christian products and services, including Bibles, church literature, books, music, audio and video recordings, and church supplies. LifeWay serves 150,000 church customers, shipping more than 61 million units of product a year from a 350,000 square-foot distribution center. From its original core of Bibles, textbooks, and reference titles, B&H has developed into a major publisher of Christian living, fiction, youth, history, academic, reference, and electronic products. B&H is home to bestselling authors Beth Moore, Henry Blackaby, Gary Chapman, Oliver North, Chuck Norris, Vicki Courtney, Dan Miller, and Thom S. Rainer.
The Power of Surrender is appropriate for personal, small-group, or church-wide study.
Release Date: March 1, 2010
ISBN-13: 978-0-8054-4869-6
Retail Price: $14.99
Web Site: www.MichaelCattBooks.com
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Faith Comes By Hearing Makes Historical Progress
/PRNewswire/ -- 2009 was a busy year at Faith Comes By Hearing, the world's foremost Audio Bible ministry.
This international Bible organization recorded new Audio Bibles, launched new outreaches into more nations and designed and deployed new Audio Bible technologies.
Faith Comes By Hearing established more than 85,000 Bible listening groups in villages, slums, schools, shanty towns, hospitals, orphanages, prison systems, house churches and mega-churches. Estimates suggest more than 8.5 million people heard the Word of God this year alone.
More than 130 Audio Bible recordings were started in 2009. Nearly 50 Bible recording teams, made up of national workers, dispersed to dark and dangerous lands, faced hardship after hardship, some even endured persecution to record God's Word in a format their fellow tribesman can use.
A new outreach, the Military BibleStick project, grew tremendously this year. More than 34,000 Military BibleSticks found their way into backpacks and cargo pockets of deployed and stateside service members through military chaplains serving around the world. With the recent commitment of 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, Faith Comes By Hearing expects a surge of new requests to meet the growing need.
The ministry also field tested the Mini Proclaimer(R), a palm-sized Audio Bible designed to disciple small groups of 30 people or less. The Mini Proclaimer(R) comes pre-loaded with the entire New Testament and has a memory card slot, allowing workers to proclaim God's Word in areas with multiple languages.
In May, the ministry released the Audio Bible Ambassador(R), an online innovative Bible distribution project that inspires users to download Audio Bibles in other languages to reach others through the Internet.
Another online development, a streaming Audio Bible player, well-received around the world, now has more than 500,000 people listening to the Bible in their own language.
At home, almost 14,000 churches and parishes have participated in the Audio Bible campaign, called You've Got The Time. Faith Comes By Hearing provided more than 4 million Audio Bibles through this campaign.
In Houston, the ministry worked with hundreds of churches and parishes in a city-wide campaign called You've Got The Time Houston. Nearly half a million people listened to the Bible in their homes, cars, at work or privately.
Faith Comes By Hearing anticipates to help millions more hear God's Word in their own language in 2010.
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This international Bible organization recorded new Audio Bibles, launched new outreaches into more nations and designed and deployed new Audio Bible technologies.
Faith Comes By Hearing established more than 85,000 Bible listening groups in villages, slums, schools, shanty towns, hospitals, orphanages, prison systems, house churches and mega-churches. Estimates suggest more than 8.5 million people heard the Word of God this year alone.
More than 130 Audio Bible recordings were started in 2009. Nearly 50 Bible recording teams, made up of national workers, dispersed to dark and dangerous lands, faced hardship after hardship, some even endured persecution to record God's Word in a format their fellow tribesman can use.
A new outreach, the Military BibleStick project, grew tremendously this year. More than 34,000 Military BibleSticks found their way into backpacks and cargo pockets of deployed and stateside service members through military chaplains serving around the world. With the recent commitment of 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, Faith Comes By Hearing expects a surge of new requests to meet the growing need.
The ministry also field tested the Mini Proclaimer(R), a palm-sized Audio Bible designed to disciple small groups of 30 people or less. The Mini Proclaimer(R) comes pre-loaded with the entire New Testament and has a memory card slot, allowing workers to proclaim God's Word in areas with multiple languages.
In May, the ministry released the Audio Bible Ambassador(R), an online innovative Bible distribution project that inspires users to download Audio Bibles in other languages to reach others through the Internet.
Another online development, a streaming Audio Bible player, well-received around the world, now has more than 500,000 people listening to the Bible in their own language.
At home, almost 14,000 churches and parishes have participated in the Audio Bible campaign, called You've Got The Time. Faith Comes By Hearing provided more than 4 million Audio Bibles through this campaign.
In Houston, the ministry worked with hundreds of churches and parishes in a city-wide campaign called You've Got The Time Houston. Nearly half a million people listened to the Bible in their homes, cars, at work or privately.
Faith Comes By Hearing anticipates to help millions more hear God's Word in their own language in 2010.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Audio Bibles Designed, Deployed to U.S. Troops
/PRNewswire/ -- "The Military BibleSticks are a hit!" said a U.S. Army Chaplain. "Please send more. We will use them all!"
This is the typical feedback from military chaplains who have requested thousands of high-tech, portable Audio Bibles for their troops from Faith Comes By Hearing.
Faith Comes By Hearing, the world's foremost Audio Bible ministry, has designed and deployed nearly 22,000 Military BibleSticks to chaplains in Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo and Afghanistan.
The Military BibleStick is a small, digital audio player that is pre-loaded with the Audio Drama New Testament. The Military BibleStick has a low-key design to reduce visibility in low-light situations. This Audio Bible fits easily into uniform pockets and is rugged enough to withstand unpredictable weather.
"There has been a tremendous response to the Military BibleSticks," said Troy Carl, Faith Comes By Hearing's national director. "Chaplains report the young people serving in today's military aren't reading a lot, but that the 'iPod' generation is positively responding to the Bible in this audio format."
Chaplains from every branch of the military have contacted Faith Comes By Hearing and requested these Audio Bibles for their service members. Currently, more than 200 chaplains are using Military BibleSticks in pre-deployment briefings, counseling sessions, weekly chapels and other spiritual services.
"The soldiers are so pleased with the Military BibleStick," said a chaplain at an Army training base in Georgia. "Now, I have a need of more. My office is filled with soldiers requesting these. I am sorry I didn't request more from Faith Comes By Hearing. This is a God send."
"Our soldiers told me they never imagined having an Audio Bible," said an Army Chaplain at a staging base in Germany. "They are able to listen to the Word of God while doing missions. It is so easy to carry -- anytime and anywhere. This little device is helping soldiers cope with their issues and concerns during deployments."
"We've had many soldiers come to our office looking for the Military BibleStick, but we've run out," said another Army Chaplain. "The soldiers really love these; thank you for providing these for the troops."
"It's a blessing to have our young people so hungry for the Word of God. This is a wonderful way for the men and women serving our country to engage in Scripture," said Carl.
Learn how you can get involved at http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/.
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This is the typical feedback from military chaplains who have requested thousands of high-tech, portable Audio Bibles for their troops from Faith Comes By Hearing.
Faith Comes By Hearing, the world's foremost Audio Bible ministry, has designed and deployed nearly 22,000 Military BibleSticks to chaplains in Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo and Afghanistan.
The Military BibleStick is a small, digital audio player that is pre-loaded with the Audio Drama New Testament. The Military BibleStick has a low-key design to reduce visibility in low-light situations. This Audio Bible fits easily into uniform pockets and is rugged enough to withstand unpredictable weather.
"There has been a tremendous response to the Military BibleSticks," said Troy Carl, Faith Comes By Hearing's national director. "Chaplains report the young people serving in today's military aren't reading a lot, but that the 'iPod' generation is positively responding to the Bible in this audio format."
Chaplains from every branch of the military have contacted Faith Comes By Hearing and requested these Audio Bibles for their service members. Currently, more than 200 chaplains are using Military BibleSticks in pre-deployment briefings, counseling sessions, weekly chapels and other spiritual services.
"The soldiers are so pleased with the Military BibleStick," said a chaplain at an Army training base in Georgia. "Now, I have a need of more. My office is filled with soldiers requesting these. I am sorry I didn't request more from Faith Comes By Hearing. This is a God send."
"Our soldiers told me they never imagined having an Audio Bible," said an Army Chaplain at a staging base in Germany. "They are able to listen to the Word of God while doing missions. It is so easy to carry -- anytime and anywhere. This little device is helping soldiers cope with their issues and concerns during deployments."
"We've had many soldiers come to our office looking for the Military BibleStick, but we've run out," said another Army Chaplain. "The soldiers really love these; thank you for providing these for the troops."
"It's a blessing to have our young people so hungry for the Word of God. This is a wonderful way for the men and women serving our country to engage in Scripture," said Carl.
Learn how you can get involved at http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
All Saints Anglican Continues Beth Moore Series
All Saints Anglican Church in Peachtree City will offer another Beth Moore Bible Study course for women beginning September 15th . The program is open to the public.
The eight-week course is entitled “Esther: Its Tough Being A Woman” and is scheduled for Tuesday nights 7-8 p.m. at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church Windgate Road campus, which All Saints is purchasing on a lease-to-buy plan. A daytime class is also available.
Those interested may sign up through the church office at 770-486-5374. Workbooks may be purchased for $19.00 through the office as well.
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The eight-week course is entitled “Esther: Its Tough Being A Woman” and is scheduled for Tuesday nights 7-8 p.m. at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church Windgate Road campus, which All Saints is purchasing on a lease-to-buy plan. A daytime class is also available.
Those interested may sign up through the church office at 770-486-5374. Workbooks may be purchased for $19.00 through the office as well.
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Friday, September 4, 2009
McAfee School of Theology to Hold Ginn Lectures on Christian Faith, Modern Science September 15
Mercer’s James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology will hold the second annual D. Perry and Betty Ginn Lecture Series on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 10:45 a.m. in the Cecil B. Day Hall on the Atlanta campus. The lecturer will be Dr. Robert J. Russell, an expert on the relationship between faith and science. His topic will be “Scientific Cosmology, Philosophy and Creation Theology: Creative Mutual Interactions.”
“The Ginn Lectures bring leading authorities in the field to McAfee who challenge pastors and students to think about the relationships between science and faith as they explore the implications of each for the other on the frontiers of human knowledge and experience,” said Dr. R. Alan Culpepper, dean of the McAfee School of Theology. “Dr. Russell is one of the nation’s foremost experts on the interaction between theology and science, and his perspective will certainly advance this lecture series.”
Dr. Russell is the founder and director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences and the Ian G. Barbour Professor of Theology and Science in Residence at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif. He is the author of Cosmology from Alpha to Omega: Towards the Mutual Creative Interaction of Theology and Science (Fortress Press, 2008). Dr. Russell serves as co-editor of Theology and Science journal. Dr. Russell co-edited Resurrection: Theological and Scientific Assessments (Eerdmans, 2002) and edited Fifty Years in Science and Religion: Ian G. Barbour and His Legacy (Ashgate, 2004). He is the winner of a PCRS/Templeton Grant for Research and Writing on the Constructive Engagement of Religions and Science for his proposed book, Time in Eternity: Theology and Science in Mutual Interaction.
He has co-edited a multi-volume series of books focused on scientific perspectives on divine action through an international research conference program co-sponsored by Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences and the Vatican Observatory, including such topics as quantum mechanics, chaos theory, evolutionary and molecular biology, the neurosciences and quantum cosmology. His current research topics include: resurrection, eschatology and scientific cosmology; quantum mechanics, biological evolution and divine action; evolution, theodicy and Christology; philosophical assumptions in contemporary scientific cosmology and their theological roots; time and eternity from a Trinitarian perspective in relation to time in physics.
Dr. Russell holds a Ph.D. in experimental physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, an M.Div. and an M.A. in theology and science from the Pacific School of Religion, an M.S. in physics from the University of California Los Angeles, and he triple-majored in physics, religion and music at Stanford University. He is ordained in the United Church of Christ and is a member of the Society of Ordained Scientists. His wife, Charlotte, is also a UCC minister.
The D. Perry and Betty H. Ginn Lectures in Christian Faith and Modern Science were endowed by the Rev. Dr. D. Perry Ginn to encourage a deeper understanding by clergy and students of science and how it relates to the Biblical revelation. The former pastor of several Georgia congregations, including First Baptist Church, Gainesville, and Peachtree Baptist Church in Atlanta, he is semi-retired and serves as pastor of the North Clarendon Baptist Church in Avondale Estates.
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“The Ginn Lectures bring leading authorities in the field to McAfee who challenge pastors and students to think about the relationships between science and faith as they explore the implications of each for the other on the frontiers of human knowledge and experience,” said Dr. R. Alan Culpepper, dean of the McAfee School of Theology. “Dr. Russell is one of the nation’s foremost experts on the interaction between theology and science, and his perspective will certainly advance this lecture series.”
Dr. Russell is the founder and director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences and the Ian G. Barbour Professor of Theology and Science in Residence at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif. He is the author of Cosmology from Alpha to Omega: Towards the Mutual Creative Interaction of Theology and Science (Fortress Press, 2008). Dr. Russell serves as co-editor of Theology and Science journal. Dr. Russell co-edited Resurrection: Theological and Scientific Assessments (Eerdmans, 2002) and edited Fifty Years in Science and Religion: Ian G. Barbour and His Legacy (Ashgate, 2004). He is the winner of a PCRS/Templeton Grant for Research and Writing on the Constructive Engagement of Religions and Science for his proposed book, Time in Eternity: Theology and Science in Mutual Interaction.
He has co-edited a multi-volume series of books focused on scientific perspectives on divine action through an international research conference program co-sponsored by Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences and the Vatican Observatory, including such topics as quantum mechanics, chaos theory, evolutionary and molecular biology, the neurosciences and quantum cosmology. His current research topics include: resurrection, eschatology and scientific cosmology; quantum mechanics, biological evolution and divine action; evolution, theodicy and Christology; philosophical assumptions in contemporary scientific cosmology and their theological roots; time and eternity from a Trinitarian perspective in relation to time in physics.
Dr. Russell holds a Ph.D. in experimental physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, an M.Div. and an M.A. in theology and science from the Pacific School of Religion, an M.S. in physics from the University of California Los Angeles, and he triple-majored in physics, religion and music at Stanford University. He is ordained in the United Church of Christ and is a member of the Society of Ordained Scientists. His wife, Charlotte, is also a UCC minister.
The D. Perry and Betty H. Ginn Lectures in Christian Faith and Modern Science were endowed by the Rev. Dr. D. Perry Ginn to encourage a deeper understanding by clergy and students of science and how it relates to the Biblical revelation. The former pastor of several Georgia congregations, including First Baptist Church, Gainesville, and Peachtree Baptist Church in Atlanta, he is semi-retired and serves as pastor of the North Clarendon Baptist Church in Avondale Estates.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Faith Comes By Hearing and LifeChurch.tv Team up to Offer Audio Bibles
/PRNewswire/ -- Two Bible technology powerhouses, LifeChurch.tv and Faith Comes By Hearing, have teamed up to offer free Audio Bible streaming at YouVersion.com.
Visitors to YouVersion.com can read the Bible in different versions and languages, add comments or insights, bookmark favorite verses, and even create an online Bible journal. The addition of Faith Comes By Hearing's streaming Audio Bible now allows visitors to listen to the Word of God.
"We're thrilled about partnering with Faith Comes By Hearing to offer Audio Bibles in more than 380 languages on YouVersion.com," said Bobby Gruenewald, LifeChurch.tv Pastor, Innovation Leader.
"Now, anyone around the globe with access to a computer and an Internet connection will be able to listen to God's Word," said Gruenewald. "By making these Audio Bibles available for free, we hope to remove many of the economic and cultural obstacles that can stand in the way of people experiencing Scripture."
"Faith Comes By Hearing's Audio Bibles are dramatized word-for-word Scripture recordings complete with sound effects and music," said Troy Carl, Faith Comes By Hearing's national director. "People can listen to the Word of God while reading along or discussing with others through the free online Bible at YouVersion.com."
YouVersion is a free online Bible with an emphasis on community, collaboration and personalized content. It is also available as the Bible App for iPhone, BlackBerry and web-enabled mobile phones. More than 1.8 million people from over 200 countries are using YouVersion, and have spent more than half a billion minutes (over 1,100 years) engaging in Scripture with this Web site and its mobile versions.
"We immediately received positive feedback about this streaming Audio Bible integration into YouVersion.com," said Carl.
Gruenewald agreed by saying, "Users have responded very enthusiastically to the addition of Audio Bibles on YouVersion.com and have let us know they are spending more time in God's Word with this new feature."
Faith Comes By Hearing is the world's foremost Audio Bible ministry, developing and deploying innovative audio tools, including the Proclaimer, the BibleStick and the Audio Bible Ambassador, to disciple every nation, tribe, language and people.
The mission of Faith Comes By Hearing is to record the New Testament in 2,000 languages and to implement 2 million Bible listening groups by 2016.
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Visitors to YouVersion.com can read the Bible in different versions and languages, add comments or insights, bookmark favorite verses, and even create an online Bible journal. The addition of Faith Comes By Hearing's streaming Audio Bible now allows visitors to listen to the Word of God.
"We're thrilled about partnering with Faith Comes By Hearing to offer Audio Bibles in more than 380 languages on YouVersion.com," said Bobby Gruenewald, LifeChurch.tv Pastor, Innovation Leader.
"Now, anyone around the globe with access to a computer and an Internet connection will be able to listen to God's Word," said Gruenewald. "By making these Audio Bibles available for free, we hope to remove many of the economic and cultural obstacles that can stand in the way of people experiencing Scripture."
"Faith Comes By Hearing's Audio Bibles are dramatized word-for-word Scripture recordings complete with sound effects and music," said Troy Carl, Faith Comes By Hearing's national director. "People can listen to the Word of God while reading along or discussing with others through the free online Bible at YouVersion.com."
YouVersion is a free online Bible with an emphasis on community, collaboration and personalized content. It is also available as the Bible App for iPhone, BlackBerry and web-enabled mobile phones. More than 1.8 million people from over 200 countries are using YouVersion, and have spent more than half a billion minutes (over 1,100 years) engaging in Scripture with this Web site and its mobile versions.
"We immediately received positive feedback about this streaming Audio Bible integration into YouVersion.com," said Carl.
Gruenewald agreed by saying, "Users have responded very enthusiastically to the addition of Audio Bibles on YouVersion.com and have let us know they are spending more time in God's Word with this new feature."
Faith Comes By Hearing is the world's foremost Audio Bible ministry, developing and deploying innovative audio tools, including the Proclaimer, the BibleStick and the Audio Bible Ambassador, to disciple every nation, tribe, language and people.
The mission of Faith Comes By Hearing is to record the New Testament in 2,000 languages and to implement 2 million Bible listening groups by 2016.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Summit to Participate in National Back to Church Sunday Sept 13
The Summit is participating in Back to Church Sunday, a national movement of churches to encourage formerly churched people to ReThink Church and try it again. According to LifeWay Research, 38 percent of people are receptive or highly receptive to attending church. 82 percent say they would be open to attending church if a friend invited them. But, unfortunately only 21 percent of active church-going Christians invited someone to church last year! The Summit is joining with thousands of churches to help change those statistics by inviting everyone to attend church on September 13, 2009.
WHO:
The Summit
WHAT:
The Summit invites former church attendees to ReThink Church on Back to Church Sunday.
WHEN:
Sept 13, 2009
WHERE:
1373 Hwy 92S., Fayetteville, GA
CONTACT:
Pastor Sandi Wilmesherr, The Summit
770.460.3335
www.thesummitpc.net
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WHO:
The Summit
WHAT:
The Summit invites former church attendees to ReThink Church on Back to Church Sunday.
WHEN:
Sept 13, 2009
WHERE:
1373 Hwy 92S., Fayetteville, GA
CONTACT:
Pastor Sandi Wilmesherr, The Summit
770.460.3335
www.thesummitpc.net
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Brooks United Methodist Church Blesses Backpacks
All students and families are invited to Brooks United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 16th to be a part of Blessing of the Backpack Sunday. There will be a special time during the service where we will ask God’s blessing on our students, school faculty and families for the new school year. Please join us on the 16th at either the 8:45 AM service or the 11:00 AM service. We are also collecting backpacks and school supplies for DFCS to be blessed during the service if you would like to participate in this mission effort. Brooks UMC is located just 3 miles south of GA 85 at the corner of GA 85 Connector and Morgan Mill Road. Call the church at 770-719-7593 for more information or visit our website at www.brooksumc.com.
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Fayette: One Accord in Concert at NFUMC
The public is invited to attend North Fayette United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 19, as One Accord, a 12-member vocal ensemble auditioned from the Atlanta Christian College Concert Choir performs at the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services, and then again that day at 3:00 p.m. when the group performs in a special concert .
One Accord specializes in performing various styles of a cappella music. They have represented the Atlanta Christian College in many different settings, including church and civic groups, banquets, high schools, conventions, and services throughout the southeastern United States.
One Accord has appeared twice on Good Day Atlanta (WAGA-TV), sung the National Anthem and at half-time show for the Atlanta Falcons, sung the National Anthem for the Atlanta Braves, and performed for the Governor’s Prayer Caucus, Macy’s Christmas Concerts at Lenox Square Mall, and the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in East Point.
NFUMC is located at 847 New Hope Road. For more information about this event, or other events at NFUMC, call 770-461-2409, or visit www.nfumc.com.
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One Accord specializes in performing various styles of a cappella music. They have represented the Atlanta Christian College in many different settings, including church and civic groups, banquets, high schools, conventions, and services throughout the southeastern United States.
One Accord has appeared twice on Good Day Atlanta (WAGA-TV), sung the National Anthem and at half-time show for the Atlanta Falcons, sung the National Anthem for the Atlanta Braves, and performed for the Governor’s Prayer Caucus, Macy’s Christmas Concerts at Lenox Square Mall, and the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in East Point.
NFUMC is located at 847 New Hope Road. For more information about this event, or other events at NFUMC, call 770-461-2409, or visit www.nfumc.com.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Raleigh Ringers to Perform at PTCUMC May 2nd
The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed, advanced community handbell choir based in Raleigh, NC, will perform in Peachtree City on Saturday, May 2, at 7:00 PM at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Rd.
Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock n' roll tunes arranged just for handbells.
The Raleigh Ringers performs on one of the most extensive collections of bells and bell-like instruments owned by any handbell ensemble in the world. The 16-member choir has performed in 34 states and in several cities in France, and has also performed live on several nationally syndicated radio and television shows. To see and hear video clips of The Raleigh Ringers visit their website at http://www.rr.org/.
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Tickets for the concert are $10 each and can be purchased in advance by contacting PTCUMC Handbell Director Jeanne Blood at 770.487.2962. A Spaghetti Supper will precede the concert from 5:00 – 6:00 PM, held at the PTCUMC Children and Youth Campus, 400 Windgate Rd. Dinners are $5 per person. Proceeds from this concert will benefit PTCUMC youth attending the North Georgia Youth Music Camp in June.
Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock n' roll tunes arranged just for handbells.
The Raleigh Ringers performs on one of the most extensive collections of bells and bell-like instruments owned by any handbell ensemble in the world. The 16-member choir has performed in 34 states and in several cities in France, and has also performed live on several nationally syndicated radio and television shows. To see and hear video clips of The Raleigh Ringers visit their website at http://www.rr.org/.
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Tickets for the concert are $10 each and can be purchased in advance by contacting PTCUMC Handbell Director Jeanne Blood at 770.487.2962. A Spaghetti Supper will precede the concert from 5:00 – 6:00 PM, held at the PTCUMC Children and Youth Campus, 400 Windgate Rd. Dinners are $5 per person. Proceeds from this concert will benefit PTCUMC youth attending the North Georgia Youth Music Camp in June.
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