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TWIN CITIES / KAMPALA, UGANDA — Grace was in bad shape. She lives in a village in north- ern Uganda fi lled with refugees. Some of refugees are reportedly victims of Joseph Kony, a leader of a guerilla group who was indicted by the International Criminal Court in 2005 for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Earlier this year, Grace attended a program in her village led by Christian author and speaker Betty Liedtke. “The program that I did, which I had done in the rest of Uganda Grace’s 9-month-old child visited her last year at some of the churches we in the hospital in Kampala, Uganda, were at, was fi nding the treasure in before her surgery. our gifts from God,” Liedtke said. “Part of that has to do with the disease,” Liedtke said. “She came things we don’t see as gifts.” around, walked around the whole Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, helps distribute shoebox gifts as part of the annual group, stood in front of me, lifted Operation Christmas Child. Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced Liedtke gave several examples God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. of those gifts, including her own up her shirt … [the disease had struggle with breast cancer several eaten away part of her chest].” years ago. Not knowing exactly what to say, “There was a young woman sit- Liedtke responded, “I’m so sorry ting way, way off to the side, and this has happened to you.” Gift of hope she stood up and through the inter- See GRACE, page 2 preter she said that she had breast Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift comes full circle for Russian boy By Scott Noble ed up in an orphanage. ness and hopelessness. “This was actually a state-run, “Trust was a huge issue, because TWIN CITIES — “We had government-run orphanage,” everybody had been so hurt in never received a gift in our lives Foreman recalled. “Very under- their past that they couldn’t really before.” funded, very poorly maintained, trust anybody as a friend because That’s what Vladimir “Ted” very run-down facility. We had they would be afraid of getting Foreman remembers about grow- one towel for 20 kids that we’d hurt,” he said. “Or you make a ing up in Russia and the day he have to share every day, [as well as friendship, and they would just received his fi rst gift. share toothbrushes].” use you to benefi t.” He was born in 1990 and be- Even though the building By the time Foreman was 9, he cause his parents were alcoholics, where he lived had 400 kids, Fore- From left to right, Pat Levy, Betty Liedtke and Tabitha Kyambadde were the three Foreman and his two sisters end- man felt a keen sense of loneli- See FOREMAN, page 3 Minnesotans in Uganda who helped arrange care and treatment for Grace. INDEX Good in the ’Hood reaches communities for Christ Editor’s Note ...... 4 By Scott Noble For a decade early in his career, Morrison served as pastor of a Commentary ...... 4-5 BLOOMINGTON — For the church in Mora, Minnesota. That Rev. Shawn Morrison, helping oth- church, he said, was a place of ref- ers was modeled for him at an early uge for “those who had been bro- Christian Higher Education age. His mother, who worked with ken and maybe those who [had] the severely developmentally dis- almost been rejected by other Guide ...... 7-9 abled, used to bring home patients churches.” of hers to eat with the family, not He called it a church for “the only providing the guests with sus- have-nots, or the leper camp, in a Calendar ...... 10-11 tenance but giving them access to sense. Not in a disrespectful way, relationships and community. She but this church of about 30-35 peo- also took in people who needed ple were literally people who came Community Briefs...... 12-14 a temporary place to stay or brief together because they love Jesus, help. [and] they had a past that was cer- “She was training me up in the tainly not one that society was go- Classifieds ...... 13 way I should go,” Morrison said, ing to accept.” whether she knew it or not. But Morrison and the church Fast-forward to adulthood, and could love them and accept with- Professional Service Morrison was not only a witness to out endorsing everything in their Directory ...... 15 his mother’s generosity but he has past—or their present. now incorporated that attitude into The Rev. Shawn Morrison (center) helps to collect footwear for food as a means his life and ministry. of supporting the ‘Shoe Away Hunger’ campaign. See ‘HOOD, page 16 2 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2013 www.christianexaminer.com

ward the end of our [missions] trip Walking by faith and asked for fi nancial help. As money, I would call.” GRACE… and had spent all our resources.” With their determination set and soon as the money arrived in Ugan- And the money would come. Continued from page 1 Kyambadde added that they were the beginnings of a plan in place, da, Kyambadde paid Grace’s medi- “There were several times when unable to get her transported from the group now had to do the even cal bills in advance, which allowed it was like if we don’t get money However, she wasn’t just sorry; Gulu to Kampala because the dis- more diffi cult part: raising the her to fi nally be admitted. from somewhere, then I’ve got to Liedtke was determined to help. charge from her disease was caus- money to get Grace the care she Once Grace was admitted, Kyam- put her on a bus and send her back When Liedtke arrived back in ing a foul odor. needed. badde, who was still in Kampala, to Gulu,” Liedtke said. “God came Kampala, the capitol of Uganda, Grace’s village was eight or nine Once Grace was transported to would visit her often. Soon, more through.” and met up with her mission team hours away from Kampala and Kampala, the hospital didn’t know people stopped by Grace’s room— partners, she told them about medical treatment, and since pub- if they wanted to admit her. There and they prayed. Eventually, Kyam- Healing—physically and spiritually 23-year-old Grace. Driven by com- lic transportation was no longer an were many cultural differences— badde said the entire hospital ward After the group returned to the passion and their faith, the group option, the group had to develop including language—between would stop by and pray, including U.S., Grace still needed treatment. determined they needed to help. an alternative plan. Grace, who is from the northern doctors, nuns, security guards and But she is doing well. While they were determining part of Uganda, and those who others. “Grace had a mastectomy,” Ky- Coming up with a plan their next course of action, the would provide for her care in While Grace’s condition was still ambadde said. “She was discharged The missions group was part of group showed a photo of Grace and Kampala, which is in the southern uncertain, there were positive de- from the hospital. She is going Minnesota-based African Missions her condition to a doctor in Kam- part of the country. In addition to velopments. through chemo, but she is really, Outreach Organization. Founded pala. The doctor said that while it those barriers, Grace is extremely “For the fi rst time, life was differ- really doing so well.” by Ugandan and now U.S. resident looked as if she had breast cancer, poor, and hospital offi cials didn’t ent for Grace,” Kyambadde said. Pat Levy, another Minnesotan on Tabitha Kyambadde, the group de- he couldn’t be sure until they had know if they wanted to admit her “There was cancer in the breast, the missions trip, said Grace’s heal- cided if they were going to help, run tests. for fear she wouldn’t be able to pay but the cancer had not spread any- ing journey will take a long time. they needed a plan. “But if you’re going to do any- her medical bills. where.” “She has a diffi cult wound to heal “When we said we need to help thing at all for this woman,” the Faced with this last obstacle, No one knows exactly how long because of the infection that was in Grace, we had nothing,” Kyam- doctor told them, “what you do, Kyambadde immediately called Grace had breast cancer before it it before,” Levy said. “The healing badde said. “We were coming to- you better do it fast.” friends and supporters in the U.S. was treated, but some estimates put is going slowly, and the bandages it at two to three years. and the dressing changes are really Forum addresses new challenges to religious liberties Also, while the treatment was critical to her wound care. So she beginning to have positive results, Christian Examiner staff report Speakers at a noonday panel current court case against the fed- still is receiving constant care from including diagnosis and treatment the doctors.” discussion represented Catholic, eral government over their require- with antibiotics to help with the in- SAINT PAUL — More than 400 But she has hope, hope that was Mormon, Jewish and Evangelical ment to provide insurance cover- fection, the hospital bills continued people attended the Minnesota Re- Christian perspectives, including age for the “morning after pill.” not there before. She also has a bet- to rise. ter idea of who Christ is, His love, ligious Freedom Forum last month Fr. Erich Rutten, chair of the Arch- Carl Nelson, president and CEO Kyambadde recalled: “After the at the St. Paul RiverCentre. The diocesan Commission on Ecumen- of Transform Minnesota, said in a forgiveness and healing power. fi rst bill ran out, I said, ‘Oh my Now back home in Minnesota, event was hosted by Transform ism and Interreligious Affairs; Dr. pre-event news release: “The right God, how did I get myself into this? Minnesota, the Minnesota Catholic Christopher Barden of the Church to religious freedom is one that Kyambadde thinks back on this Where is the rest of the money go- most recent trip and believes we Conference, the Minnesota Family of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; both our country and our state ing to come from?’ I didn’t know Council and the national Alliance Rabbi Joshua Borenstein, executive were founded upon, but there has often put strictures on God. When because they had to run so many we do, we deny ourselves—and oth- Defending Freedom. director of Torah Academy; and the been an increase in hostility toward tests …” Designed for business and reli- Rev. Dr. Steven Goold, senior pas- people of all faiths. This Forum was ers—possibilities that we can’t be- Right away, they needed an ad- gin to imagine. gious leaders, the Forum focused on tor of New Hope Church. developed to respond to the count- ditional $800. Two days later, they “I think we limit God by planning how new laws will impact religious Keynote speakers included Joe less questions our organization, and had $810 from a church of 25 ahead,” she said. “We deny our- freedom. Workshops addressed Infranco, senior legal counsel with others, have received from Minne- people in Minnesota. This same selves that moment of seeing God specifi c issues, such as the religious Alliance Defending Freedom; Mi- sotans concerned about their right scenario played itself out several by planning ahead of ourselves.” rights of nonprofi ts and churches, chael McAfee, director of Faith Ini- to practice their faith.” times, on each occasion the group and employment law for religious tiatives for Hobby Lobby; and Peter not knowing if they would receive employers. Workshop speakers in- Dobelbower, who is the chief legal the requisite amount. For more information about Afri- cluded local and national leaders, offi cer for Hobby Lobby. McAfee For more information on the event, “It was really a walk of faith,” can Missions Outreach Organization, including Jordan Lorence from the and Dobelbower discussed their visit www.mnreligiousfreedom.org. Kyambadde said. “Every time I visit www.amoousa.org. 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computer program: typing in Eng- “First of all, I would say ‘thank FOREMAN… lish and Russian to communicate you’ to those who pack boxes,” he Continued from page 1 through a translator. In the back of said. “If it wasn’t for people who his mind, Foreman still had ques- listen to God’s calling of being the had tried numerous things to fi nd tions about this hope, but he didn’t hands and feet … if it wasn’t for meaning and hope, including ciga- know how to communicate those those people willing to do that, I rettes and alcohol. questions to his father. may have never [received the shoe- “None of those things really On one day, Foreman’s longing box and come to know Christ].” brought me any kind of joy, any to know more about hope, to ask Foreman had never received kind of happiness,” he said. his father about it, was especially a gift before in his life until the However, things were about to deep. He learned that his father day he received a simple shoebox, change in dramatic way for Fore- had prayed that same day about packed by someone many miles man. how to communicate Jesus to his away who knew nothing about him. In the spring of 1999, he was re- son. His father would share the “It’s a simple box, but it gets used turning to class from a visit to the gospel with Foreman that day and with God’s power in God’s name,” orphanage’s doctor. while sharing, his father used the he said. “By His glory, that shoebox “I remember walking into those word “gift”—and it all just made is able to not only just heal a child’s doors,” he said. “You’re not expect- sense to Foreman. heart; not only does it give them ing anything. There are no holi- “That hope that I felt was this hope and give them a glimpse of days that get celebrated in Russia. hope of God,” Foreman said. “That what it means to be loved, but even- So you don’t expect anything other hope that I felt was the fact that tually it leads them to know Jesus than just walking in and going to somebody loved me, and that per- Christ as their Lord and Savior.” your classroom, going through the son that loved me was really Jesus, motions of the day.” Vladimir ‘Ted’ Foreman received a shoebox gift when he was 9 years old. He now who had given His life for me. That This day was different. As he ap- tells others how meaningful a simple shoebox gift can be. was the turning point in my life.” proached the classroom, he could Foreman turned his life over to This year, the National Collection Week for OCC is Nov. 18 – 25. For hear laughter and sounds of joy to [have] been something so much Foreman was 13 years old. His sis- Christ and everything changed. more information on collection sites coming from the students. The bigger that was orchestrating all ters were 12 and 15. Looking back now on his story, and the specifi cs of packing shoe- noise got louder the closer he got this.” He didn’t speak English well af- Foreman wants to tell those who boxes, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/ to those doors. Foreman and his sisters were ad- ter he arrived, so new father and pack boxes that their efforts are what-we-do/operation-christmas-child. “As I walked into that classroom, opted and arrived in the U.S. when son would communicate using a meaningful and life changing. all the kids were sitting there with an Operation Christmas Child shoebox,” Foreman recalled. “You could only imagine just the joy that I felt. I was like, ‘Whoa. We’ve got presents!’ We had never received a gift in our lives before.” Each year, Operation Christmas Child (OCC), which is a program of Samaritan’s Purse, partners with individuals, churches and min- istries around the world to pack shoeboxes full of gifts and the gos- pel message. The boxes are then delivered to those in need around the globe. Since 1993, more than 100 mil- lion shoeboxes have been collected and distributed to needy children in more than 130 countries. The boxes contain simple, practical items like toothpaste, pencils, note- books and other age-appropriate gifts. The shoebox Foreman received ultimately helped change his life. “I remember just sitting down with that gift and just opening it, and right away I realized like ‘Wow, somebody really loves me,’” Fore- man said. “Somebody really cares about me. There is hope … now I knew that somebody truly loves me. The fact that they would take the time to pack this gift without even knowing who I am. It was just so ex- citing.” Unfortunately, Foreman didn’t get to hear the gospel message at that point. He came late to class, and his shoebox didn’t include a gospel booklet. But Foreman be- lieves the Holy Spirit planted a seed in his heart at that point. “That gift … it just helped me carry on and helped me hold on and know that somebody loves me and that there is hope,” he said. Foreman particularly enjoyed two gifts from his shoebox: the SpongeBob toothpaste and a note- book, which he would use to write letters to his sisters after he was moved to a different orphanage. A couple of years later, while at this new orphanage, Foreman received a letter from one of his sisters telling him that the family might be adopted by a family in the U.S. “As I was reading this letter, I was just so shocked,” he recalled. He had hope again and thought this hope represented something bigger, something diffi cult to ex- plain. “There must be someone behind this; there must be someone orches- trating this,” he said. “I didn’t really know God back then—didn’t know Jesus. But I could tell that there had 4 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2013 www.christianexaminer.com

What if? The phrase “love your neighbor” love to those who even go so far infl uence? are met, and they get a chance is used numerous times in Scrip- as to conspire against us. Our When many nonbelievers to witness the actions of a people ture, from the Old Testament to “neighbor” doesn’t just apply in think of Christians today, it’s committed to Christ. What a won- the New Testament. The concept is some vague proximity context, easy for their thoughts to settle derful invitation to the gospel. deeply rooted not only in Scripture but in a far wider application. on politics and the cultural bat- But what if we could expand but in what it means to be a Christ “Your neighbor” basically tles that have—rightly or wrong- these efforts to include an en- follower. It serves as a foundational means all those who live around ly—become synonymous with tire metro area—some three directive in all that we believe, hold us, interact with us and those to believers. These caricatures are million people? How pivotal to and act on as Christians. whom we may not even know. often damaging to the image and life-changing could this im- The idea of loving your neighbor They all are our neighbors. and power of Christ. No one is pact be if thousands of church- is fairly straightforward: demon- So many individual Christians attracted to a belief system that es gathered around a common strate compassion, care and con- and churches take this concept they perceive as being strict, un- theme—love your neighbor— cern for those you live and interact seriously and demonstrate its caring and judgmental. Editor’s Note: Scott Noble and focused on serving others? with. In the Sermon on the Mount, other-worldly impact each day. The beauty is that Christianity We’re obviously called to live Jesus takes the concept—as He They demonstrate love to their is none of those things. this way each day. But what if we does so many others—to an even neighbors by extending help, So, what if the church in each churches working together can could organize a day where the higher level. offering assistance during dif- community—or throughout a powerfully impact a city. An en- entire Christian church could Jesus said: “You have heard that fi cult times, lending a caring city or metro area like the Twin tire metro area full of churches demonstrate the love of Christ it was said, ‘Love your neighbor ear, or offering forgiveness even Cities—organized one day a “loving their neighbors” could to literally hundreds of thou- and hate your enemy.’ But I tell when none is required. year as “Love Your Neighbor” literally transform the area with sands of people? Wouldn’t that you, love your enemies and pray These acts are wonderful day? The day would be fi lled the power of the Gospel. be a wonderful introduction to for those who persecute you, demonstrations of the real- with acts of service to those in Several communities already the gospel? that you may be children of world power of Christ. need, offers of assistance to in the Twin Cities practice some Who wants to take the lead your Father in heaven.” However, wouldn’t it be re- those unable or unwilling to ask, form of community service and start organizing? Not only are we to love our markable if individuals—and and efforts centered around days, where they cancel wor- neighbors—those who in es- churches, ministries, Christian forgiveness and reconciliation. ship services and minister in the Be sure to check us out on sence love us back—but we are businesses, etc.—extended this One small church, with 100 community. These are great ex- Facebook and follow us on Twitter to love those who do not love “love your neighbor” principle members, can have a positive amples of Christ-inspired love. (@cenewsmn) for the latest news, us. In fact, we are to extend this to everyone in their spheres of effect on a community. Several People are served, their needs opinion and contest giveaways. Revive the Church, revive the culture: One before the other We talk a lot about reviving the points out, “only a revival of faith Thus it’s incumbent on us to abolitionist movement and many culture, as well we should. But in the living God can change the humble ourselves before God, to other reforms would not have hap- recently we were reminded of mood of society, and only a revived confess our sins, and pray for His pened but for the second Great something even more important. church can bring that about.” forgiveness and direction. Awakening. In his book, “What An ever-present danger in do- And history backs that up: The Again, this does not guarantee Hath Got Wrought,” what histo- ing cultural commentary is, as the Wesleyan revival in 18th century cultural renewal. But what it does rian Daniel Walker Howe calls saying goes, “to miss the forest for England and the fi rst and second guarantee, if sincerely undertaken, “the transformation of America” is the trees.” I’ll confess: Sometimes Great Awakenings in 18th and is that we will be living out our call largely a story of how religious re- instead of seeing the work we do 19th century America transformed to be salt and light. vival created and fueled the reform- as part of the larger task of the these societies. As I learned in Some people might dismiss this ist impulse. Church’s proclamation of the doing the research for my book as a kind of pietism that leads to So my correspondent is right: A Good News, we can let cultural “Amazing Grace” about William withdrawal. Again, history shows renewed church is the best hope change become an end in itself. John Stonestreet Wilberforce, the movements to otherwise. The impact of the afore- for a renewed culture. I’m grate- Case in point: a recent letter and abolish the slave trade and then mentioned revivals was felt far be- ful for his insight, an insight born article we received from a listener to abolish slavery itself grew out yond church walls. The French phi- of long experience, because he’s a who asked a vital, yet often neglect- renewal is, if not independent of of those revivals. losopher and historian Élie Halévy 92-year-old retired pastor and mis- ed, question: “Can the contempo- spiritual renewal, only tangentially So my correspondent is right concluded that it was Wesleyan sionary. rary culture be led back to a Chris- related to it. when he draws a line between a revival that prevented an English Please visit BreakPoint.org to tian worldview without the church We talk a lot about reading the renewed church and a renewed equivalent to the bloody French read Bert Warden’s brief but spot- being spiritually revived fi rst?” right books, mastering the right culture. While the latter won’t nec- Revolution. on article “Only a Revived Church And the answer, of course, is arguments and otherwise know- essarily follow the former, without Wesley’s followers not only minis- Can Revive Society’s Faith.” “No!” So why don’t we talk about ing what to say. And these really a renewed church the chances of tered to the poor but they also fostered the need for spiritual renewal are important. But what’s more cultural renewal are close to zero. the creation of the kinds of elite net- © 2013 Prison Fellowship. Ston- more often? Well, the truth is important is the disposition of If we don’t live as if Christianity is works, including Wilberforce’s, which estreet is the voice of “Breakpoint,” that most worldview and culture our hearts. true, by what right should we expect promoted social reform. a radio commentary, formerly featur- discussions proceed as if cultural As my correspondent rightly our neighbors to? On this side of the Atlantic, the ing the late Chuck Colson. Stuck but not trapped Have you ever found yourself in a sea.’” 3. “Watch.” Moses said, “See … rubbed shoulders with folks in predicament? The children of Israel were, in what the Lord will accomplish for Egypt most of our lives. You work We have a lot of word pictures in effect, asked to backtrack. Their you today.” God does not need your with Egyptians. Think like Egyp- the English language to describe course was to take a direction that help. You don’t need to fi ght; you tians. Read Egyptian newspapers. being in a predicament. We hear in a very short time would place need to stay out of the way. Just Listen to Egyptian music. Do com- phrases such as “you sure have them with the Red Sea on one side watch Him work. mercial battles with Egyptian entre- painted yourself into a corner”; of and the trackless wilderness on the 4. “Keep silent.” “Hold your preneurs. You’re in the competitive being “caught between a rock and a other side. And in front an insuper- peace.” Often, the hardest thing world of the Egyptians, so it’s only hard place”; and being “up against able barrier of mountains. They for us to do is this, because we feel natural that you react like them. the wall” or “in a pickle.” Someone were boxed in; there was no escape! that we just have to tell somebody I want to remind you that you has defi ned a predicament as being The Egyptians were on the way. (murmuring) about the predica- are not Egyptian, and you are not “a lawyer who specializes in suing God’s answer to the Israelites— ment that we are in. But the only from Egypt. You are the child of the doctors for medical malpractice as well as to you and I when we’re one who can do anything about our Terrance J. Rollerson Most High God. He is able and has fi nding himself in need of major feeling boxed in—is found in Exo- predicament already knows; He is already planned a way out of your surgery.” dus 14:13: “And Moses said to the waiting for us to look to Him and praying and start moving. There is predicament. Moses and the people of Israel people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand be silent. a time to pray and when we have David says in Psalm 4: “Answer found themselves in such a predica- still, and see the salvation of the All of these instructions are di- direction, we need to stop praying me when I call, O God of my righ- ment. The Israelites found them- LORD, which He will accomplish rected to natural human respons- and start moving. teousness! You have given me relief selves trapped between Pharaoh’s for you today. For the Egyptians es to panic. First, we are afraid. What I want you to know is that when I was in distress. Be gracious Army and the Red Sea. whom you see today, you shall see Second, we run. Third, we fi ght. coming to the Red Sea is just as to me and hear my prayer!” In Exodus 14:1-2, God ordered a again no more forever. The LORD Fourth, we tell everyone who will The middle phrase in this verse— much a part of God’s plan as cross- change of direction, which to many will fi ght for you, and you shall hold listen. “You have given me relief when I of the children of Israel must have your peace.’” God now speaks to Moses and ing it. A predicament in God’s was in distress”—could literally be at best seemed strange and at worst God’s instructions for those who says: “Why do you cry to Me? Tell hands is only a highway to the translated, “In a tight corner, you risky and dangerous. are feeling stuck are four-fold. the children of Israel to go forward. Promised Land. have made room for me.” “Now the LORD spoke to Moses, 1. “Fear not.” He instructed the But lift up your rod, and stretch Why does God allow these pre- You may be stuck, but you are not saying, ‘Speak to the children of people not to be afraid. out your hand over the sea and di- dicaments to happen in our lives? trapped. God is on your side. Israel, that they turn and camp be- 2. “Stand still” might be better vide it. And the children of Israel Because it often takes these tight fore Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol understood, “Stand fi rm”—refl ect- shall go on dry ground through the places to get us to look up to Him Rev. Terrance J. Rollerson is and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; ing faith and confi dence in the de- midst of the sea.” for our help. Like Moses and the pastor of The Compass Covenant you shall camp before it by the livering power of Jehovah. 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What was Jesus’ real message? “Zealot, the Life and Times of They, therefore, revised the story can know about Jesus are that adds that they “will not be taken Jesus of Nazareth” by Reza Aslan is a of Jesus to remove the fact that He He “was a Jew who led a popular easily” (147), the reader is led to “New York Times” bestseller—and was a zealot. Jewish movement in Palestine at imagine a well-armed band of re- for good reason. Aslan is a brilliant I found myself enthralled by the beginning of the fi rst century sistance fi ghters hiding out in wait storyteller. In Aslan’s story, Jesus the story and even agreeing in C.E.”(xxvii), and that this resulted for the Romans. This impression grew up under the oppressive rule many cases. I agree with much in His crucifi xion by the Romans. is pure fi ction. of corrupt Temple offi cials and of Aslan’s historical background Aslan seems unaware that even In Aslan’s view, the reason not brutal Roman overlords. It was material (though not always with most of the radically skeptical Jesus one ancient source presents Jesus a time of numerous uprisings by his “spin”). I agree that most Jews scholars believe that the Gospels as a zealot is because they were try- Jewish rebels and would-be mes- in Jesus’ day opposed Roman rule contain more historically reliable ing to cover up Jesus’ true identity. siahs who sought to overthrow and that some actively sought to Dennis Ingolfsland information about Jesus than this. On the other hand, a second possi- Rome by force. All this helped to overthrow it. I agree that Jesus More signifi cantly, however, al- bility might be that the reason none foster Jesus’ resentment and rage thought of himself as Israel’s that this fact must necessarily mean though Aslan says “there are only of our ancient sources present Jesus against the rich and powerful. Messiah and that He envisioned that Jesus was a zealot intent on two hard historical facts about as a zealot is because Jesus—like According to Aslan, Jesus shared a literal kingdom on earth. I also overturning Roman rule. Aslan Jesus” (xxvii), he builds his case the Essenes and other Jews of His the anti-Temple feelings of other agree that Jesus was crucifi ed by seems unaware that many Jews in on other facts in the Gospels that time—was not preaching rebellion Galileans, and His preaching of the Romans on charges of sedi- Jesus’ day thought the Kingdom of he considers to be reliable. It ap- against Rome but was proclaiming the kingdom was “a call to revo- tion. God would be established by direct pears that Aslan is very skeptical God’s direct intervention. lution, plain and simple” (120). But while there is much with divine intervention, not by human of everything that undermines Jesus was warning people to Armed only with zeal, Jesus was which I agree, my disagreements violence. They need only wait and his theory but accepts everything repent in preparation for the day welcomed as royalty as He rode are far more signifi cant. be faithful until God acted. that he thinks may support his when God would directly intervene into Jerusalem and confronted First, just because Galilee was a Certainly the Essenes were theory. Unlike many serious Jesus in human affairs to set up His the Temple authorities with His violent province before and after one such group. Interestingly scholars, Aslan never sets forth the Kingdom. claim to be Jerusalem’s rightful Jesus’ lifetime does not mean that enough, Aslan argued that Jesus criteria by which he determines This second option is precisely king. As a result, Jesus was arrested Jesus grew up preaching a call to was a disciple of John the Baptist what is reliable. what the Gospels teach, it coheres and executed by crucifixion, revolution. Imagine, for example, who may have been infl uenced Fourth, Aslan’s creative writing well with what we know about fi rst- which the Romans reserved for a book detailing all the violence by Essenes. Yet Aslan doesn’t even skill is one of the strengths of the century Jewish groups, and it does the most serious political crimes. of the civil rights era and arguing entertain the possibility that Jesus book, but it is also one of the most not require extensive, speculative So if Jesus’ message was a call to that Dr. King, therefore, must have agreed with the Essenes in their serious weaknesses. Many readers historical re-imagination. revolution, why don’t the Gospels been an advocate of violent revo- view that the Kingdom would will no doubt fi nd it impossible to tell the story this way? Aslan’s an- lution! Jesus’ peaceful message, come by divine intervention, not tell where the facts end and the Dr. Dennis Ingolfsland is the di- swer is that the Gospels were all like that of Dr. King, was “radical” by revolution. creative storytelling begins. rector of Library Services and a full written after the fall of Jerusalem because it was so countercultural. Third, the extreme skepticism For example, when Aslan de- professor of Bible at Crown College. by Christians who didn’t know Second, while I agree with Aslan Aslan brings to the Gospels is scribes Jesus’ followers as “hiding He is also an ordained Baptist minis- Jesus and were trying to distance that Jesus believed himself to be unwarranted. He argues that the in Gethsemane, shrouded in dark- ter and pastor of ValleyView Baptist themselves from the rebellion. the Messiah, Aslan seems to think only two fi rm historical facts we ness, and armed with swords” and Church in Shakopee, Minnesota. Grace and grades: Seeing this issue through God’s eyes Misty anxiously told me about but in confi dence. This is the fi rm- she’d lose if she did. I don’t think By the time Misty spent a few her seventh-grade daughter, Gre- ness your daughter needs.” she believed I was for real. more weeks with these ideas, she ta. “Her grades are tanking! She’s As we discussed the notion of “The next morning, instead of ask- reported: “Greta would now say I sassy and defi ant most of the time! fi rmly parenting “by the means ing her about homework like usual, I am much more fl exible, relaxed I know she is capable of so much of the spirit” (see Galatians 5:16), just looked at her with a smile and told and less intense. I’ve learned to see her more, but she won’t dig in and Misty’s countenance changed. her I loved her and to have a great day. more through God’s eyes of grace, and I live up to her potential. I check Right there she began to form a She came home irritated. Instead of tell her every day, ‘You are a child of the her grades every day. I’ve withheld new resolve. I could see it, so I anxiously asking ‘What’s wrong?’ like King! Don’t you forget it!’ And Greta privileges, created charts, offered asked, “What’s going on? You’re usual, I gently asked if she wanted to is doing much better. Still lots of rewards and constantly reminded sitting taller and seem purposeful talk. She said no and scurried off. I little struggles but normal stuff.” her. But it keeps getting worse. Our about something.” fi gured she was on the computer do- So if your child comes home with fi ghts get louder by the day!” “I’ve decided to tell Greta that ing her social media things, but when bad grades, try letting go of the If this describes your battle, read Jim & Lynne Jackson I’m not checking her grades un- I passed her room she was on her bed usual battle and fi ght a new fi ght: on. When you’re constantly fi ght- til the end of the quarter,” Misty doing homework. I left her alone. the fi ght of faith to walk by the fruit ing with kids who don’t live up to tions in every detail of encouraging replied. “This is her life, it’s her “I felt hope again. I felt free. of the Spirit as you come alongside their potential, we suggest a new our children.” grades, and it’s not a refl ection Then it dawned on me. In the your kids and help them feel re- approach, a new fi ght: the fi ght When I fi rst introduced this ap- on me.” Misty sighed. “I already absence of my energy about her sponsible for their responsibilities. of faith to walk in the “fruit of the proach to Misty, she was not con- like how this feels.” She left with a homework, Greta felt free too. Whether or not you see a quick Spirit.” Consider this rendering of vinced. “Yes, I get that I’m sup- bounce in her step. Now the pressure was about her change like this, it’s the right thing Galatians 5:22-26 when applied spe- posed to be gentle and loving and Parents don’t often respond this homework instead of about her to do! cifi cally to this issue (adapted from all that, but it’s in her best interest way. I knew that even with this new anxious, nagging mom. In the days Author’s note: We are not suggesting “The Message”): that I’m fi rm on this, right? I mean, attitude change, Misty might need since, things have started getting that not checking your child’s grades “When we address kids’ chal- aren’t I supposed to be the parent?” a few more practical ideas to help back to normal. She asks for help is always the “right” method. For other lenges God’s way, He brings things My answer: “Yes! You are sup- Greta feel motivated, so I wondered and has opened up about her dis- practical ideas for homework chal- like affection, joy, and serenity. We posed to be fi rm. Yes! You are the how long her optimism would last. couragement. There are still issues lenges, visit www.connectedfamilies. develop a sense of compassion. We parent. But being a parent isn’t about Two weeks later, Misty returned. I don’t quite know how to address org/?s=homework. fi nd ourselves not needing to force anxiously controlling your child; it’s She confi dently reported: “God with her, but she has totally taken our way in life, able to direct our about learning to fi rmly come alongside is changing me, and I have a rela- responsibility, like the old days, for Connected Families founders, energies wisely. Since this is the our kids as a model of the Holy Spirit: tionship with my daughter again! I her homework. And we can talk authors and speakers Jim and kind of life we have chosen, the life in love, joy, peace, patience, good- asked for forgiveness for so much again. So I’m hopeful that the mo- Lynne Jackson have spent more of the Spirit, let us make sure that ness, kindness, gentleness, faith- nagging and told her my plan. I mentum has changed. It’s like the than 20 years guiding parents to we do not just hold it as an idea in fulness and self-control. From this said that if she wants to fail she can, whole problem was about me and live by God’s grace and truth with our heads, but work out its implica- place, we can operate not in fear and I calmly named the privileges my anxiety.” their children.

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By Scott Noble said. “We fail to really give them all these tools so that they could exam- Part 2 in a 3-part series ine any philosophy or anything that comes to them. [Once they receive TWIN CITIES — When it comes this training], they are equipped to to sending kids off to college, par- address that.” ents typically have several concerns. Topping the list are things like Listening safety, security, health and a list of With all the programming avail- everyday items that become more able in churches today, Praske and apparent when kids leave the com- Krasnobaieva both believe that forts of home. sometimes kids’ needs can fall Another set of concerns centers through the cracks. However, these around things like, “Will my son needs can often be met, according fi nd the career that’s best for him,” to Krasnobaieva, through some- or “I hope my daughter takes her thing as simple as listening to them. studies seriously because it’s a com- “We have a huge gap between petitive world out there.” adults and youth in churches some- For Christian parents, one of the times, and adults know their way, most—if not the most—prevalent how things should be, and they concerns is related to their kid’s sometimes don’t really bother to ability or willingness to carry on Students who participate in Leadership Quest develop discipleship habits and leadership skills, as well as gain a sense of go and listen,” she said. “They have in the faith. When kids live away community among their fellow students. so many things to do and come up from home—many for the fi rst with all these programs … but what time—they face cultural, political, traverse the challenges of post-high tunities to learn more about their This new program will focus on they really need to do sometimes is academic and religious challenges school life, Tentmakers provides faith, Praske said many of them “… high school graduates. just listen, just come and listen to unlike those they encountered liv- several opportunities. can’t wait to get to college and just “They postpone their applica- what the kids really need.” ing under their parent’s protective Linda Praske, director of Lead- sort of be freed up to explore other tions to colleges and universities,” LQ and the proposed Daniel- roof. ership Quest (LQ), one of Tent- things. Sometimes they just leave said Nata Krasnobaieva, proj- inspired programs of Tentmakers And while some parents are con- makers’ initiatives, said one of the their faith entirely.” ect coordinator for Tentmakers. hope to provide that “space” for fi dent their kid’s faith will with- obstacles that prevents kids from To try and prevent this last sce- “They take like a gap year. They kids to ask those challenging ques- stand many of these challenges, going deeper in their faith is they nario from happening, LQ offers go through an intensive training. tions, the ones they might not feel others are not so sure. just don’t know how. high school students—and recent They start with a 40-day wilderness comfortable asking at home or in a “Sometimes youth groups have so graduates—an opportunity to de- experience. They learn more about more structured church context. Training youth in leadership many kids that they don’t have time velop discipleship habits and to cul- communication skills and world- When those questions are Tentmakers was founded in 1979 to really give the leadership kids tivate leadership skills. The week- view skills, personal life manage- asked—and the training and equip- and focuses on training youth in what they need,” she said. “And to long wilderness training program, ment and all the other aspects of a ping provided—kids can develop life skills and in Christ-centered challenge them enough. And they which Praske calls “incarnational productive, whole-rounded person- not only the answers to their ques- leadership. In the past 34 years, the need more skills to understand why leadership training,” aims to help ality.” tions but the deepened faith re- organization has helped train more they believe what they believe and provide kids with “a godly confi - After their training is completed, quired to stand against the storms than 15,000 individuals in a variety be able to articulate that.” dence in themselves and in God’s they would then move into a com- they will eventually face. of programs and initiatives. When they don’t receive the at- vision for their lives.” munity, which would consist of four When it comes to helping kids tention they need and the oppor- The training, which is limited to people. With full-time jobs and Becoming who God intended a few dozen kids each year, follows their own housing, the proposed them to be fi ve threads: relationships, disciple- leadership cohort would also pro- When Krasnobaieva became a be- ship, leadership skills, personal life vide training to a group of young liever at 18, she said she went through planning, and developing Christ- people. a lot of transition in her life. She saw centered community. The idea is based on the biblical people who were very talented but By developing these fi ve threads, Daniel, where a group of believers who didn’t realize their potential. She high school students can deepen stands as a model and apprentice to wanted to say to them, “‘Don’t you see their faith and thus prepare them- younger believers, so to speak, in a what [you] can do in this life?’ They selves for the challenges they will challenging culture. just waste their lives. Sometimes it’s face when they leave home. Again, this initiative aims to enough to have one adult in their life equip young people with the tools who can affect them and help them Real-life training they need in order to maintain just open their eyes and see who they While the LQ training program their faith. are and what they can achieve in life.” is a week long, Tentmakers is devel- “What we fail to do as a commu- oping an additional program that nity, as a church, as a faith commu- will expand its training for up to nity, is we fail to teach them how to For more information about Tent- one year. think for themselves,” Krasnobaieva makers, visit www.tentm.org.

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Special music guest NOV 7 • THURSDAY Barry Segal. 12:30pm. Emmaus Church, 8443 2nd Ave S, Bloomington. Seating For tickets, call 651-638-6333 or visit www.musicforthemaster.com 6th Annual Prayer Breakfast with Phil is limited. Freewill offering • GNFI.org Reserved Seating: $22.25, Group rate (10+): $17.25; At-the-door: $27.25 Downer, keynote speaker, 7-8:45am. Prom Center, 484 Inwood Ave., Oakdale. Fit for a King: Singers in Accord performs Various costs, bring items for food shelf. Handel’s “Coronation Anthems” with presented by By MN Prayer Breakfast Network, Inc. Matthew Mehaffey, 7:30pm. Hamline • (651) 735-0113 United Methodist Church, 1514 Engle- wood Ave., St. Paul. $10-30 • (612) ELEVATE, Annual Shine in the World Int’l 597-5483, singersinaccord.org Ministries (SWIM) Benefi t with music by Mark Beth Carlson & Ben Utecht, 6:30pm. 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NOV 17 • SUNDAY (cont.) NOV 23 • SATURDAY Matthew Mehaffey, 3pm. Gethsemane Source Fall Banquet, North Heights Lu- Episcopal Church, 905 4th Ave., S, Mpls. theran Church, Arden Hills • sourcemn. $10-30 • singersinaccord.org org Power of Forgiveness in Healing Seminar NOV 24 • SUNDAY with Dr. Robert Albers speaking, 5-8pm. Prayer & Fellowship meeting, 2pm. Min- Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, Cham- nesota Miracles Ministry, 11106 Sunset plin. Free • (763) 427-5070, kimm@ Trail, Plymouth. Free • (763) 544-7700, servantofchrist.com mmmgroup.org NOV 18 • MONDAY NOV 26 • TUESDAY Prayer & Healing Service, 6:30pm. KKMS Clean Comedy Night with Triple Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Espresso, 7:30pm. $22.50 • kkms.com Valley Rd., Golden Valley • (763) 545- 5659, calvary.org/prayer NOV 27 • WEDNESDAY Hope for Parents “Managing Meals with a Community Thanksgiving Service, 7pm. Chaotic Calendar” with Becky Danielson Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden speaking, 7pm. Hope Lutheran Church, Valley Rd., Golden Valley. Bring non- The Christmas Treasure… 5728 Cedar Ave., Mpls. Free • (612) perishable food item or bag of groceries a gift of peace and promise 827-2655, hopempls.org for donation • (763) 545-5659, calvary. org/thanksgiving NOV 18-19 • MON-TUE Mary Beth Carlson and Guest Musicians DEC 6 • FRIDAY “Counsel” Sharpening your care-giving Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30pm skills” seminar with Tiger McLuen & KKMS “Women in Ministry” event, featur- St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Kevin Harrington speaking. $225. By ing Jaci Velasquez, 11am-1pm. Embassy 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington Youth Leadership • youthleadership.org Suites Mpls Airport. Free (women in ministry leadership) • kkms.com Guest Ensemble: NOV 18-25 KKMS Concert with Jaci Velasquez, 7pm. $IANE4REMAINE CELLOs%LISA(ORNING VIOLINs%MILY(AGEN VIOLA National Collection Week for Operation Edinbrook Church, Brooklyn Park. $15-25 #ORY7ONG GUITARs-ARK(ENDERSON WOODWINDSs$EBI+ILDE VOCALIST Christmas Child, Shoebox Gifts. Dona- • kkms.com tions of gift-fi lled shoeboxes + $7/box 4ICKETS'ENERAL!DMISSIONs!GESANDUNDERs'ROUPRATEFORORMORE for shipping. Various drop off locations DEC 6-15 WWWMARYBETHCARLSONCOMs   • samaritanspurse.org/OCC It’s A Wonderful Life. North Heights Lu- NOV 19 • TUESDAY theran Church, Arden Hills. Various costs • (651) 797-7071, (651) 797-7072 The Frontier East Side Equipping Center hosts Life Skills seminar with Bill John- DEC 8-31 ston speaking, 6:30pm. 1139 Payne The Oakridge Gallery of Gospel Art, Ave., St. Paul • (651) 283-5116, info@ “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” Exhibit. Mon-Wed rcmi.us 1-3pm; Sun 3-5pm, Oakridge Community Twin Cities Creation Science Assoc. Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • “Global Warming,” with Bob Bonahoom, agapearts.net University of Northwestern, 3003 North DEC 13 • FRIDAY Snelling, Roseville, Totino Fine Arts The Oakridge Gallery of Gospel Art, Center, Room F2128 • tccsa.tc Opening Reception, 5:30-7pm. Oakridge NOV 21 • THURSDAY Community Church, 610 County Road 5, MACFM Monthly Meeting, “The Learn- Stillwater • agapearts.net ing Curve” with a panel of Church Fa- Mary Beth Carlson’s Annual Christmas cilities Managers. Evergreen Community Concert with special guests Diane Church, Bloomington • macfm.org Tremaine, Mark Henderson, Justin Kno- NOV 21-24 • THU-SUN epfel & more, 7:30pm. St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale “Sound of Music” performance. Thu-Sat. Blvd., Bloomington. $16 • (952) 934- 7pm, Sat. 1pm, & Sun. 3pm. The College 2319, marybethcarlson.com of Fine Arts, North Central University, Small Chapel. $12-15 • ncufi nearts.com DEC 13-14 • FRI-SAT th NOV 21-JAN 19 6 Annual MN Adult & Teen Challenge Christmas Concert featuring Bebo Nor- Triple Espresso, a highly caffeinated man, 7pm. Grace Church, 9301 Eden comedy. The Music Box Theatre, 1407 Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie. $10-25, $75 Nicollet Ave., Mpls • (612) 874-1100, limited seats + meet/greet • mntc.org/ tripleespresso.com christmas NOV 22 • FRIDAY DEC 15 • SUNDAY The Glorious Unfolding Tour with Steven Experience Christmas with Ernie Haase Curtis Chapman, Laura Story & Jason & Signature Sound in concert, 2pm. Ben- Gray in concert, 7pm. Calvary Community son Great Hall, Bethel University, St. Paul. Church, 1200 Roosevelt Rd., St. Cloud $15-25. By Music for the Master • (651) • (320) 251-4825 638-6333, musicforthemaster.com 12 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2013 www.christianexaminer.com

Worship artist to on “The Learning Curve.” lift the heavy precast and cement communities will attend and par- term relationship. The group meets monthly for fel- building pieces tipped over on its ticipate, and Gwen Budish and the The monthly event will include release debut album lowship, networking, professional side. The operator of the crane, Tartan Choir will provide music. a potluck meal as well as volleyball TWIN CITIES — Lauren Becker, development and resource sharing. Cory Lewellin [was rescued and According to organizers: “This and other games. a contemporary Christian worship The membership is from a broad rushed to the hospital, but] did not ecumenical event is patterned after Those who attend are encour- artist, recently released the single spectrum of church facilities, from survive the crash. the National Prayer Breakfast held aged to bring a dish to share, paper “The Son My Father Sent,” which large campuses with several staff “We want to let the community annually in Washington D.C., and products and a beverage. is from her debut album “Total members to small congregations know that St. Paul Hmong Alliance is designed as a time of prayer for The group also hosts a weekly Abandonment.” The album will be with volunteer custodians. church, along with its leaders and our city, state and nation, our lead- volleyball time from 6:30 p.m. to released Nov. 19. For more information on the members are very sad that this ac- ers, and as a time of rededication of 10:30 p.m. Locations vary, so for “I am so excited for people to group and its monthly meetings, cident occurred. We want to extend individuals to God. As we approach more information on the group, hear this album,” Becker said in a visit www.macfm.org. our condolence[s] to Mr. Lewellin’s a season of thanksgiving, let’s also the monthly potluck or its volley- statement. “We’ve put a lot of hard family. We want to let Mr. Lewellin’s remember our service men and ball locations, call (612) 866-8970 work into it, and I can’t wait to see Construction accident family know that we are praying for women who gave their lives for our or its hotline at (651) 649-4525. how God chooses to use this music you—that God may give you peace freedom.” for His glory.” at church takes life and strength during this very diffi - For more information, call (651) Artist to give talk at For more information about Becker MAPLEWOOD — A construction cult moment. Please know that you 735-0113. Bethel University and her music, visit www.facebook. accident at the St. Paul Hmong Alli- will continue to be in our prayers.” com/lauren.becker.music. ance Church resulted in the death SAINT PAUL — Megan Vossler Church to host healing will give an artist’s talk at Bethel of a crane operator last month. Ac- Phil Downer to keynote service and community Facility group to cording to the St. Paul “Pioneer University’s Eastlund Room on Press,” 34-year-old Cory Lewellin Oakdale prayer breakfast Thanksgiving event Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:00 p.m. A re- ception will follow in the Johnson address ‘learning curve’ of Ogilvie was trapped inside the OAKDALE — Attorney, author GOLDEN VALLEY — Calvary Gallery. Her exhibit, “Privatopia” BLOOMINGTON — The Minne- cabin of the crane after it toppled. and speaker Phil Downer will serve Lutheran Church in Golden Val- will be on display in the gallery un- sota Association of Church Facility In a statement on the church as the keynote speaker at the sixth ley will host a prayer and healing til Dec. 20. Managers will hold its next monthly website, the Rev. Chong Lee said: annual Oakdale – Lake Elmo Area service on Monday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 An announcement from the Uni- meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at “Yesterday [10/21/13] at about 12 prayer breakfast on Thursday, Nov. p.m. The free event is designed for versity described the exhibit as “an Evergreen Community Church in noon, a construction accident oc- 7 at 7:00 a.m. The event will be held those facing challenges or diffi cul- exploration of the balances of pow- Bloomington. This month’s meet- curred at St. Paul Hmong Alliance at the Prom Center in Oakdale. ties in life. er—both actual and invented—be- ing will include a panel discussion Church. The crane that was used to City offi cials from surrounding For more information on the tween human beings and the natu- event, visit www.calvary.org/prayer ral world.” or call (763) 231-2983. Gallery hours are Monday DEGREES THROUGH#ORRESPONDENCE Calvary Lutheran Church is also through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 hosting a community Thanksgiving p.m., and on Sundays from 11:00 service on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Associate through Ph.D. 7:00 p.m. For more information, call (651) s#REDITFORLIFEEXPERIENCE The service is “a time for every- 638-6527 or visit www.bethel.edu/ one throughout the community to galleries. FOR A FREE CATALOG, CONTACT US AT gather in thanks and friendship; free dessert, cider and coffee will Church to host ‘It’s WWWLBCSORGsLBCANDS GMAILCOM follow the service,” according to a a Wonderful Life’ 352-621-4991 or write to us statement from organizers. “Bring a non-perishable food item or bag of ARDEN HILLS — North Heights 5480 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446 groceries for donation to local food Lutheran Church in Arden Hills shelves.” will host “It’s a Wonderful Life— Liberty Bible College & Seminary For more information about the the Musical” Dec. 6 – 15. free event, visit www.calvary.org/ “True to the original movie, this thanksgiving or call (763) 545-5659. musical adaptation of ‘It’s a Won- derful Life’ is a family-friendly Grace Seventh Day Baptist Church Special guest featured show that features great music, dancing, and of course, the story A Baptist Church with a Difference! at single parent group that has captured so many hearts, We are small but ready to grow RICHFIELD — The Single Par- now with a gospel message,” ac- ent Christian Fellowship will hold cording to an announcement on UÊ/À>`ˆÌˆœ˜>ÊܜÀà ˆ«ÊÃiÀۈVià UÊ-œˆ`Ê ˆLiÊÌi>V ˆ˜} its monthly social on Friday, Nov. the church’s website. UÊiœÜà ˆ«Ê“i>Ê>vÌiÀÊi>V ÊÃiÀۈVi UÊ ÛiÀޜ˜iÊÜiVœ“i 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Presbyte- A dinner theater option is avail- rian Church in Minnetonka. This able on Friday and Saturday nights. Services every Saturday 10 AM to about 11:15 AM month’s event will include spe- Ticket prices vary, so for more in- We meet at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8443 2nd Ave. South, Bloomington cial guest Ken Lundquist, who is formation on the musical or to pur- Call 952-432-7490 or visit our website for more information: graceseventhdaybaptist.org a leader with the Uplifters, a sup- chase tickets, visit www.nhlc.org/ port group at Wooddale Church arts/productions/its-a-wonderful- Come celebrate Christ on Sabbath for those facing loss because of life. For individual tickets, call separation or divorce, the death of (651) 797-7071; for group tickets Grace is a branch church of Dodge Center 7th Day Baptist and the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, Janesville, WI a spouse, or the breakup of a long- (20 or more), call (651) 797-7072. David J. Shabaz, CPA, CPC Financial Advisors Certified Public Accountant Tax Preparation Accounting s#ORPORATE )NDIVIDUAL s0AYROLL3ERVICE s4RUST%STATE s$IRECT$EPOSIT s5NlLED2ETURNS s1UICK"OOKS s)23.OTICES s#ONSULTANT 952-432-7770 DAVID DAVIDSHABAZCPACOMsWWWDAVIDSHABAZCPACOM 7TH3T 3TEs!PPLE6ALLEY -.  WHAT NEEDS FIXING? Serving the community since 1983

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DONATE YOUR CAR Conference aims to Van Pelt, president of Youth Min- istry that performs for seniors AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE ‘recharge’ your ministry istry Without Borders and director around the Twin Cities and West- You can help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged inner-city of Ministry Relationships for Com- ern Wisconsin, is looking to add to youth. All of your donation will sponsor a scholarship program to help BROOKLYN PARK — Grace Fel- passion International; and Cassie its stable of singers and musicians. send children to summer camp. Camp Compassion is a local, faith- lowship in Brooklyn Park will host Nault, pastor at St. Stephen’s Lu- By the end of 2013, the group based ministry that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of “Recharge: A conference for peo- theran Church in West St. Paul. will have performed at more than underprivileged children from the Twin Cities. ple ministering to children, youth Early-bird registration ends Nov. 200 establishments—after gaining and families,” on Saturday, Jan. 15. its nonprofi t status in January of Fast, Free towing. Same day pickup. 11. The event, sponsored by Youth For more information or to regis- this year. Licensed, Bonded, Insured Leadership, will include a variety of ter, visit www.ministryrecharge.com The group performs many stan- Call for more info: 612-296-5242 workshops, including “Ministry to or call (651) 484-9400. dards from the 1930s, 1940s and carsforcompassion.org Teenage Girls”; “Stepping Out of 1950s, songs that many seniors rec- Cars for Compassion is a local 501(c)3 charity organization. the Way so Teens Can Lead”; “How Group looking ognize. Donations are tax-deductible. to Survive and Thrive in Ministry”’ For more information on the and “Ministry to a Fatherless Gen- for musicians group or to discuss joining Our eration.” TWIN CITIES — Our Melody Melody Moments, call (715) 531- We’ve Got You Master’s Tech Keynote speakers include Rich Moments, a Christian-based min- 0264. Covered! 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Seminar to address Nov. 17 and 24 at 3:00 p.m. The seminar will address the dan- Brad Gregory, from the Univer- concert Tickets are $15 for adults and ger areas of counseling, how to be sity of Notre Dame, will give the lec- MINNEAPOLIS — The Na- forgiveness $12 for students and seniors. Park- more focused and intentional, and ture, which is co-sponsored by the CHAMPLIN — Dr. Robert Albers tional Lutheran Choir recently ing is free. practical skills to guide you during Center for Early Modern History at announced its 2013-2014 season, will lead the “Power of Forgiveness In addition, the university will a crisis, among other topics. the University of Minnesota. in Healing” seminar on Sunday, which includes several performanc- perform “Songs of the Season,” its The cost for the two-day train- For more information on the es of its Christmas Festival “A Light Nov. 17 at Servant of Christ Luther- annual Christmas concert, several ing event is $225. Scholarships are event, visit www.maclaurincsf.org. No Dark Can Overcome.” The per- an Church in Champlin. The event times during December. The con- available. formance includes carols, anthems, includes childcare and a meal; cert includes more than 140 vocal- For more information or to reg- Life skills poetry and Scripture. there is no charge, but RSVPs are ists and a full orchestra. ister, visit www.youthleadership.org. seminar offered The Christmas performance will required. Admission is $10 for this event, take place Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. and Albers will discuss forgiveness which will be held in the Trask Wor- Songwriters group to SAINT PAUL — The Frontier 8:00 p.m. at the Basilica of Saint and how it can impact lives and re- ship Center on Dec. 6 and 7 at 7:30 hold workshop Fellowship East Side Equipping Mary in Minneapolis and also on lationships. p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:00 Center will host a Life Skills semi- Dec. 14 at 8:00 p.m. The seminar will begin at 5:00 p.m. SAINT PAUL — The Minnesota nar on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to pur- p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information or to pur- Association of Christian Songwrit- at 1139 Payne Avenue in St. Paul. chase tickets, visit www.nlca.com or To RSVP, call (763) 427-5070 or chase tickets, visit www.ncufi nearts. ers will host a workshop on Satur- Bill Johnston will lead the semi- call (612) 722-2301. email [email protected]. com. day, Nov. 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Frontier nar, which will focus on personal Fellowship in St. Paul. The group fi nances. Triple Espresso to host University to perform Seminar to address asks those who attend to be pre- The seminars are designed to pared with an original track— help individuals and families of St. ‘Clean Comedy Night’ classic musical caring skills sing it live or bring a recording of Paul’s east side. MINNEAPOLIS — Triple Espres- MINNEAPOLIS — The College BLOOMINGTON — Youth it—and perform it in front of the The event is free and open to the so will host the KKMS “Clean Com- of Fine Arts at North Central Uni- Leadership will sponsor the semi- group. public. edy Night” on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at versity will perform the classic “The nar “Counsel: Sharpening your The purpose of the Minnesota For additional information, call 7:30 p.m. at the Music Box Theatre Sound of Music” several times this care giving skills” Nov. 18 – 19 at Association of Christian Songwrit- (651) 283-5116 or email info@ in Minneapolis. The popular local month in the Small Chapel on cam- its training center in Bloomington. ers is to “encourage, educate and rcmi.us. comedy group includes playwrights pus. 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0LUSSHIPPINGTRACKINGCOST,ISTPRICEIS www.olivetreeviews.org " &%NTERPRISES )NCs0/"OXs,AKEVILLE -.  www.christianexaminer.com November 2013 • MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 15 ICC trains students to become ‘cultural communicators’ By Scott Noble In September, ICC hosted its Anderson recalled an opportu- Communicators for Christ confer- nity a group of ICC students had TWIN CITIES — Leadership ence at Bethlehem Baptist Church to utilize their leadership and com- is diffi cult. So is being an effec- in Mounds View. The event utilized munication training in a real-world tive communicator, whether that activities, workshops and exercises experience. An ICC intern group involves speaking to hundreds of to train participants in its focused was in New York City waiting for people or talking one on one with a programs. a ferry. As the wait time stretched colleague. As a believer, you are al- When students participate in longer and longer, the students be- ways on stage—so to speak—in that ICC, Anderson said, she commonly gan to use their storytelling skills to people are observing you to see if hears the refrain about the diffi - entertain those gathered. you live by the beliefs you claim. culty of leadership and the variety The group never mentioned These challenges face all Chris- of personalities that can become ef- Christ but after a period of time, tians, but the Institute for Cultural fective leaders. some of those waiting began to ask Communicators aims to teach stu- “[It] takes all different types of the students who they were and why dents—ages 6 to 18—how to be- people to be leaders,” she said. they were doing this. Those ques- come effective cultural communi- “[The students] realize that pub- tions opened up the door for them cators for the truth of the gospel. lic speaking is not just about get- to share the gospel. Students come from a variety of ting up and speaking in front of a “Isn’t that what we want to do?” backgrounds, including public and group of people. Communication Anderson said. “We want to develop private schools and those who are is important when you are one on those relationships so that we have homeschooled. one. One thing we like to tell the the opportunity to speak truth.” “Our general approach is that we A student instructor with six to 10 year olds at the recent ICC conference in students is that you are always on want to mentor Christian leaders,” Minnesota sharing what they learned during the event. the platform whether or not you said Marci Anderson, a volunteer are physically in front of a group of For more information about ICC, with ICC. “Our mission statement is The organization believes leader- real-world business experience, people; people are always looking its chapters and its events, visit that we want to equip Christians to ship is more than just securing a including technology applications to you and watching what you are www.iccinc.org. shape the future through authentic following; “authentic leadership and project management skills. doing.” leadership and cultural communi- comes from practicing service, cation.” treating others with respect and ICC was founded in 1997 and putting the needs of others before Shroud of Turin expert to highlight conference has since grown to include dozens our own,” according to the ICC Christian Examiner staff report of chapters across the U.S., in- website. uncomfortable about being asked ible,” he said. “It also contains blood cluding in Minnesota, where the Students receive opportunities to to study the Shroud, which he be- stains, water stains, burns and scorches chapter was offi cially launched in develop these leadership skills and BLOOMINGTON — The cloth is lieved was of more interest to Chris- because the cloth itself was damaged 2009. Each chapter meets twice a traits through chapter meetings. more than 14 feet long, three-and- tians. Eventually, however, his inter- in a fi re in 1532. month—sometimes more—and fo- They progress through a leader- a-half feet across, and it bears the est was piqued, and he decided to “Basically, there is a lot of stuff cuses on training and community. ship ladder, which allows them to image of a man—a crucifi ed man. join the research team. going on on the Shroud, but the “We meet on a regular basis, so progressively gain more opportuni- And it’s been at the center of sci- For nearly 20 years after his research primary importance is the image, we’re in a pretty tight community, ties to demonstrate their leadership entifi c and theological debates for expedition, Schwortz did not believe which runs down the center of the which allows us to work on charac- abilities. decades. in the authenticity of the Shroud. It cloth, ventral and dorsal. Which is ter traits in our students—and the Anderson’s son is currently a stu- Many believe the Shroud of Tu- wasn’t until 1995, he said, that he came forensically accurate; it is not paint- adults as well,” Anderson said. “We dent leader in ICC and has gradu- rin, as this cloth is called, is the to believe that the Shroud was in fact ed on, because our team examined do that through the public speak- ally gained more leadership oppor- burial cloth of Jesus, while others real and that it was the burial cloth [it] in great detail, including chem- ing platform. So we’re working tunities. question its authenticity. used for Jesus. istry spectroscopy. There is no paint through portfolios that help the “You have some criteria that you On Saturday, Nov. 16, Shroud “I can say who it’s from,” or pigments on the Shroud that students learn how to give presenta- have to meet and then you can be- expert Barrie Schwortz will join an Schwortz said. “I can say it’s from form the image.” tions. Our goal isn’t just for them to come a leader in the chapter,” she expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls for Jesus. We know that the Romans Schwortz said there is not one learn how to give a presentation in said. “That will involve helping set the annual fall conference of Good crucifi ed thousands of people. As particular item or fact that convinc- front of their little community, but agendas, plan the activities for the News for Israel (GNFI). The free far as we know, only one guy in his- es him of the Shroud’s authenticity to get out and bridge to the larger meeting, kind of put you at a little event will take place at Emmaus tory who proclaimed himself king but the accumulation of data, scien- community so that we can establish more responsibility for the 20 or 30 Church in Bloomington. of the Jews was given this nasty tifi c and historical. relationships.” students we have in the chapter. Af- Schwortz was a member of the thorn bush smashed onto his head. New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Those relationships include pre- ter that, they move on to the ability famous scientifi c team—Shroud of It was just a form of added humilia- Evans will also speak at the GNFI schools, nursing homes, private to help put on the conferences. So Turin Research Project (STURP)— tion and torture, because it cut the event, talking about the Messiah as schools, public schools, library pro- my son is now what they call a stu- that examined the Shroud in 1978. scalp all over the place and there revealed in the Dead Sea Scrolls. grams and other organizations or dent instructor, so he actually helps As a professional photographer are blood stains all over the scalp of arenas. run these conferences. The confer- specializing in scientifi c and tech- this man.” nical work, Schwortz was asked to The Shroud, Schwortz believes, is The annual fall conference for In addition to communication ences are totally student-run.” Good News for Israel will take place skills, ICC hopes its students gain As they develop through the accompany the team, which exam- replete with details that point to its ined the Shroud for 120 straight authenticity. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Emmaus Church signifi cant leadership experience. leadership program, students gain in Bloomington. The event is free, hours at its location in northern “It bears the image, ventral and but a free-will offering will be taken. Italy. He served as the offi cial docu- dorsal, front and back, of a crucifi ed There is limited seating, so for more menting photographer. man who has been scourged, speared, information or to register, visit www. 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Weaving a net takes time, Mor- suburban communities. Our goal kets,” Morrison said. “We’re going of trust with Good in the ’Hood, ‘HOOD… rison said. But the end result [is] not only to do handouts, of to distribute 3,000 baskets in the a bond that will encourage con- Continued from page 1 of this strategy is powerful—so course, but hand-ups.” Hennepin County area, working fi dence. much so that it has the potential In order to accomplish all these with about 12-15 satellite partners.” “We know that the more times “We’re going to love people,” he to impact—or capture, as Morri- goals, the organization relies The organization will also help you see someone, the more times said. “It doesn’t mean we endorse son puts it—entire communities heavily on volunteers—of which provide 700 hot Thanksgiving trust is built,” he said. That trust, everything they’ve done; doesn’t for Christ. roughly 50 percent of them are meals for families. Morrison believes, can eventually mean that we accept [what they’re So in 2003, Morrison put this clients. Morrison sees volunteer- Second, Good in the ’Hood lead to opportunities to share the currently practicing]; but we’re strategy into action by founding ing on the part of clients as a way will provide toys for more than gospel. going to be for people: for God Good in the ’Hood, a nonprofi t to provide a sense of ownership 500 children as part of the Toys “Serving people food and and for people.” organization that aims to impact and maturity—in a way, a form of for Tots program. Distribution resources and programs—using In 2000, after he had been serv- lives by simple acts of kindness. discipleship. will occur at Little Earth United a baseball term—is like going to ing in the pastorate and various The organization partners with “We take recipients and turn Tribes and at Cedarcrest Church. fi rst base,” Morrison said. “It’s a other ministerial roles, Morrison several other groups in order to them into volunteers or givers,” Finally, the organization will hit. But what I want to see hap- believes God began to form in him help meet the needs of urban Morrison said. “We take givers and emphasize its Adopt-A-Family pen, I want to see us move people a strategy that would eventually be communities. In addition to turn them into investors, [those program and aims to serve 75 forward—for this life to be able birthed into an organization. This providing food assistance, Good who mentor others].” families this year. to help them to get engaged as a strategy focused on other ways to in the ’Hood helps provide mo- Good in the ’Hood—while “We fi nd sponsors who will take giver and an investor. They are communicate the gospel besides bile dental services, prescription located at Cedarcrest Church in on families,” Morrison said. “Our not just receiving services; now just using words—a strategy deep- discounts, reading and literacy Bloomington where Morrison goal is not toxic charity … our goal they are giving back. ly rooted in his upbringing and in assistance, and advocacy help. serves as pastor—is not geographi- is to create relational proximity, so “That to me is moving them his previous ministry experience. These simple acts of goodness cally restricted. The organization we try to do it with a sense of dig- forward, and ultimately for eter- “Of course proclamation is one and kindness, Morrison said, has satellite offi ces that allow it to nity. Last year we [connected] 53 nity I want to see them come into way to advance the Gospel, and are their strategy for reaching reach more people across a wide families with sponsors: churches, a relationship with Christ where it’s a very biblical way,” he said. communities for Christ. The acts variety of communities. individuals …. We had businesses their faith now causes them to “It’s not to in any way dilute that. aren’t just random, they are inten- This fall, and into the winter, get behind it.” disciple or mentor others. That’s But in addition, God was really tional and focused, which are key Good in the ’Hood will focus on The goal is to connect two the home run.” putting on my heart not only the elements. And also user-friendly. three specifi c outreaches. families and not only provide food eminence of evangelism but the “The goal behind it is simple The fi rst is a collaborative effort and possibly gifts, but also to help patience of evangelism. I call it, initiatives that anyone can do,” with the venerable Union Gospel develop relationships. For more information about Good in the ’Hood, its programs instead of fi shing pole evangelism, he said. “Things that [are] reach- Mission. Through these multiple pro- and how to volunteer, visit www. ‘weaving the net,’ capturing com- ing the least of these—with the “We’re the Minneapolis distribu- grams and touch points, Morrison goodinthehood.org. munities.” primary emphasis being urban/ tor for all the Thanksgiving bas- hopes clients will develop a level

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