Police Scotland is the first UK force to issue a direct appeal to churches and
other places of worship about their security measures.
Not exact matches
hope today's entertaining service with the hot air balloon helps to inspire
other places of worship around the world to think
about how they can use their majestic, but underutilised, spaces to raise substantial income each year and attract the next generation
of visitors.»
Included among these might be those parts
of the New Testament
other than the Gospels which are consistent with Jesus» teachings;
other Christian writings; Christian
places of worship or songs and prayers used in this
worship; the sacraments; perhaps the life
of a Christian we know or read
about who exemplifies for us the way Jesus told us to live.
Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and
worshipping the Lord even if
others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the
worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right
place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because
of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to
others in the
worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part
of different
worship teams i think the Lord has
other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry
about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though
others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by
others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz
It seems impossible also to organize a genuine course
of study including the Biblical disciplines, church history, theology, the theory and practice
of worship, preaching, and education on
other grounds than those
of habit and expediency unless there is clarity
about the
place of these studies and acts in the life
of the Church.
But peoples
of other times and
places have also experienced the breaking
of mystery into their lives, and they have related to it, talked
about it, and
worshipped it through many different verbal and iconic designations.
and relight old fires
of hatred and pain, I would worry
about the safety too
of the good American Muslims, although it was radicals to have a Mosque where 3,000 were killed seems to me to rub salt in wounds for many, I don't really understand what happened to the plans
of statues and tributes to those lost in 911,
other than a money factor.It seems like this Mosque will be viewed as a Trojan horse, no religion would want a house
of worship to be a reminder
of hatred.it should be a
place reminding the world
of peace and love if it's a
place of worship, and in that location it will not bring a feeling
of peace.
Whether it be restlessness, calm or the strange hinterland between boredom and contemplation that often holds sway in both
places of worship and temples
of culture, his photographs are always
about this looming «
other» that hovers just outside the frame.
I also participated in programs through which I was able to visit
other places of worship and learn
about other faiths.
About Blog St. Andrew Lutheran Church provides a service to the community
of Charlestown, RI and surounds by being a fun
place, a
worshipping place and a serving community focused on
others.