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Looking Back at 2017 and Looking Forward to 2018 by John Fisco

Let’s just ramble on a little bit about 2017. We had a new President we need to collect warm clothes - oh yes, everyone is freezing just in offi ce, a major change from the past eight years. Some people before Christmas so get you ‘slightly worn’ clothes together and fi ll were pleased and some were not. Nothing new - each “party” has some other barrels, etc. Any collections in January and the following taken sides and not too much will change for the better (sorry to say). months? No, of course not, we only feel sorry for people in two cold Then we have the racial climate. months of the year. Then we have the shelters open when it is super That too depends on who’s side cold. Only severe weather, so freeze on all the other days/nights, you are on (sorry to say). Then we and make sure you close the doors early. If late - freeze! Would have the economy, the good and Jesus do that? Sex offenders in the past had no choice, yes they did the bad. That too will not change wrong so no help for them, street level (sorry to say). So what good was only and freeze when necessary. 2017 and the decades of years previous? Helpers? Yes, there are those that Great question. Why and how can 2018 be want to volunteer (just before any different. Maybe NOT! Depending on each Christmas). Serve soup at a local individual. We wait for some church or organization or mission, ring a bell for the Salvation group to have a dozen meetings and claim they have the answer to Army (and get paid), or visit those in the hospital/nursing home, etc. all of the above. Six months, years later, no change. Try to be one But keep it within the Christ-like spirit and keep Christ in Christmas. person and only one, USED OF GOD to start the changes you see Ouch! needed and just one person and GOD is a great majority. Friend, Christ was not one to take any sides, have certain hours for Look at some of the things that happen and are short lived. Every serving meals, or a time slot to help others. CHRIST was a true giver November and December all the radio and TV stations have “their” of everything and at all times. We need more people to be real Christ big food drives to “feed the hungry” plastered all over the TV and followers and join HIS team, then you know you will be in the ma- radio to fi ll the barrels, pack the bus, call in your donations, and you jority, and with HIS power available to and through you A LOT CAN name the rest. GREAT - but do all people in need only eat during AND WILL HAPPEN the way it should and could be in 2018, not like NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER?? Think NOT. Not one drive for food the centuries of the past. Think about it!!! will happen in January or the other 10 months, watch and see. Then Nothing paralyzes our lives like the attitude that things can never change. We need to remind ourselves that God can change things. Outlook determines outcome. If we see only the problems, we will be defeated; but if we see the possibilities in the problems, we can have victory. ~ Warren Wiersbe

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A Word from the Heart By John Duckhorn

We have begun the new year running at a pace So where does this peace begin? It begins with that already exhausts us. There are those who feel the peace of a guilty conscience admitted in the peace is possible if they can grasp the power of pol- heart. You can’t talk yourself or any one else into itics, education’s mega power structure, and force this peace. “Miracle on 34th Street” is an enjoy- others to live under their rules and convictions. able movie with one main message; that we keep Christmas in our heart all year long. It is foolish During the recently celebrated Christmas season, for us to think that a if we speak this daily, peace “peace on earth, on earth good will toward men” will confuse the hardened hearts of a hostile world. was often repeated with a sigh of frustration. It will actually mean nothing unless we fi rst receive WHERE IS THE PEACE THAT THE ANGEL PROM- God’s message of salvation by His grace through ISED? It was spoken to a group of shepherds in Jesus Christ. The fi rst consequence of the coming Luke 2:14. This attention getting phrase is, of of Christ was not peace, but discord. In Matthew course, found, in the Bible, the word of God. We 10:34-36 He would bring a sword not peace. He must go to God’s word to understand where it fi ts would bring discord among family members, some- into history, as we do that we can better under- thing many of us discovered the hard way after stand what it means and what it does not mean. placing our faith in Christ as our personal Savior. The most common belief about this passage is that It will take much more than a cessation of war, a dismantling of mili- peace can only come with freedom from war or neighborly confl ict. tary bases, and a disbanding of troops to arrive at the peace which If that is the real meaning of peace, then the world is in a hopeless our Lord gives through the Holy Spirit to those who have trusted His condition. Look at our land, the world’s confl ict, and the strife be- work on the cross. tween groups; misery and wretchedness are everywhere. All of the above is only a portion of the meaning of this peace. Isaiah In the gospel of John 14:27 Jesus taught the disciples an attention 9:6 mentions an attribute of the coming king of Israel as the “Prince getting truth just before He gave His life as a ransom for our sins. of Peace”. Peace will be a prominent feature of the Messianic times. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world A key that opens both the Old testament and the New testament is gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let the difference between His promises to Israel and the church; but them be afraid”. “Not as the world gives” is a most startling truth and this is a whole study in itself and worthy of our contemplation. spiritual insight to living for our Savior. We must look for peace not in the world but in Christ. Isaiah 9:6; For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be The New Testament contains insightful verses that center our peace called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince not in the world nor self, but in the redemptive work of Christ. Un- of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will derstanding these verses will give to anyone who believes in Him the be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to estab- peace He promised. Colossians 1:20 says “through Him…making lish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time ever peace by the blood of the cross”. Romans 5:1, “Since we have been more. The zeal of the Lord will do this. justifi ed by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ’. Philippians 4:7 “A peace that passes all understanding”.

3 TEXAS CHURCHES SUE FEMA OVER POLICY BANNING A LESSON IN GODLY BOLDNESS CHURCHES FROM RECEIVING HARVEY DISASTER RELIEF Hugh Latimer once preached before King Three churches in Texas have Henry VIII. Henry was greatly displeased sued the Federal Emergency by the boldness in the sermon and or- Management Agency over its dered Lattimer to preach again on the policy of not providing aid to following Sunday and apologize for the religious institutions follow- offence he had given. ing the devastation caused The next Sunday, after reading his text, by Hurricane Harvey. he thus began his sermon: “Hugh Lattim- “After the costliest and most er, dost thou know before whom thou are devastating natural disaster in U.S. history, the government should this day to speak? To the high and mighty come to the aid of all, not leave important parts of the community monarch, the king’s most excellent maj- underwater,” said Diana Verm, counsel at the nonprofi t, public-inter- esty, who can take away thy life, if thou offendest. Therefore, take est law fi rm Becket. heed that thou speakest not a word that may displease.

“Hurricane Harvey didn’t cherry-pick its victims; FEMA shouldn’t But then consider well, Hugh, dost thou not know from whence thou cherry-pick whom it helps.” comest--upon Whose message thou are sent? Even by the great and mighty God, Who is all-present and Who beholdeth all thy ways and Harvest Family Church, Hi-Way Tabernacle, and Rockport First As- Who is able to cast thy soul into hell! Therefore, take care that thou sembly of God are all arguing that they deserve disaster relief, just deliverest thy message faithfully.” like other nonprofi ts, including museums and zoos. He then preached the same sermon he had preached the preceeding FEMA’s policy blocks churches and other places of worship from re- Sunday--and with considerably more energy. ceiving aid, due to the separation of church and state.

The policy has been questioned during a number of other natural Having brought the apostles, they made them appear disasters in the past, such as when Superstorm Sandy ravaged New before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high York back in 2012. priest. “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with Becket, which fi led a lawsuit in Houston federal court against FEMA your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of on behalf of the churches, argued that FEMA’s policy violates the this man’s blood.” Peter and the other apostles replied: Constitution. “We must obey God rather than men!” Acts 5:27-29 Page 4 January & February 2018

Pastor Greg Locke Slams Evangelicals Who Believe There Are Multiple Ways to Heaven

Two months after the Rev. Shan- many religions can lead to eternal life, non Johnson Kershner, leader of the some 80 percent name at least one second-largest congregation in the non-Christian faith that can do so. Presbyterian Church USA, declared For evangelical Christians to hold that that Christianity is not the only way belief, Locke asserts, is a “smack” in to Heaven, popular internet preacher God’s face. Greg Locke is fi ring back at those who believe that Jesus is not the only way “You know Jesus said in John Chapter to Heaven. 14 and verse number 6: ‘I am the way, the truth and the life. And no man co- “Some time ago there was a study of meth unto the Father but by me.’ And statistical data done among evangeli- then further he elaborated in Matthew cal Christians ‘those that actually be- Chapter 7 that ‘broad is the way that leads to destruction and many lieve the Bible’ and over 50 percent of them said that there are ‘per- there be which go in there but narrow is the way that leads unto to haps multiple ways to Heaven,’” said Locke, who is the lead pastor of life and few there be that fi nd it.’ Global Vision Bible Church in Tennessee. “People say that’s bigoted, that’s narrow-minded, that’s exclusive, “If you believe that there are multiple ways to Heaven then you are exactly,” Locke said. “Jesus is exclusive. He is the only way, the only not a Bible believer, because the very essence of the Gospel — the truth, and the only life, and if you try to get to Heaven any way other death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ — is not that Jesus is a than Jesus Christ and His Gospel, you cannot go. ... That is one fun- way to Heaven, He is the one and only way to Heaven,” he said in the damental doctrine that we cannot afford to compromise,” he said. clip which had been viewed nearly 4 million times as of Wednesday afternoon. “People say what about those who believe in Buddha, what about those who believe in Allah and Mohammed? Hear me and hear me The study Locke appears to reference showed that a majority of all well. If you trust in anything other than Jesus Christ to get you to American Christians, 52 percent, think that at least some non-Chris- Heaven, you don’t go. What kind of believer would I be if I didn’t be- tian faiths can lead to eternal life. Among Christians who believe lieve that?” he asked. “To say that there are multiple ways to Heaven is a smack in the face to the holy God of the universe.”

PAULA WHITE SAYS ‘CRUSADER’ TRUMP PUT JESUS CHRIST, FRANKLIN GRAHAM RESPONDS TO KEVIN SPACEY SCANDAL: CHRISTMAS, PRAYER BACK IN WHITE HOUSE ‘HOLLYWOOD’S SWAMP NEEDS TO BE FLUSHED’

Paula White, who is Presi- Evangelist Franklin Graham has weighed in on the sexual harass- dent Donald Trump’s spiri- ment scandal surrounding actor Kevin Spacey and accused the Clin- tual adviser, said Trump, ton and Obama administrations of giving Hollywood a “free pass” whom she called a “crusad- and allowing it to “pollute America’s youth with moral corruption.” er,” put Christmas, Jesus On Monday, actor Anthony Rapp Christ, and prayer back in alleged that Spacey, one of Hol- the White House. lywood’s biggest names, tried to Speaking in an interview with “Fox & Friends” on the Fox News sexually molest him when he was Channel, the senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Flor- just 14. Amid backlash, gay co- ida stated: “Well, isn’t it nice to be able to say Merry Christmas and median Rosie O’Donnell likened to put Jesus Christ back on the White House lawn? And to have the Spacey to disgraced producer crusader that we have in our president?” Harvey Weinstein and tweeted that “we all knew” about the “It is so vitally important — fi rst off, it’s personal to him. He’s a man “House of Cards” star’s alleged of faith, he is a believer. He’s spiritual. I’ve known him for over 17 behavior. years. And Trump just hasn’t put Christ back in Christmas, but he’s also put prayer back in the White House, he’s put justice back into, In a heated Facebook post shared and religious freedom back into, our courts.” Monday evening, Graham, the CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, asked, “Well, if everybody knew, why did ACTOR CHRIS PRATT REVEALS THE BOOK THAT KEEPS HIS they remain silent?” CHRISTIAN FAITH STRONG “We’ve all heard Harvey Weinstein’s story-82 women have now ac- “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt cused him of sexual harassment or even rape, and the number seems revealed the book and author who have to keep growing,” Graham said. “He’s one of Hollywood’s premier helped keep his faith strong after his pub- producers and was in a position to make or break careers. Politicians lic split from actress Anna Faris. like the Clintons and Obama fl ocked to his parties and he was a ma- jor Democratic donor.” Pratt recorded a home video at the top of the month and shared a conversation he “For far too long, Hollywood has gotten a free pass,” he asserted. had with a fan who approached him. “They’ve been allowed to pollute America’s youth with moral corrup- tion, and Washington has done nothing to reign them in. Since I was Someone walked up to the actor and asked, “With the things going born in 1952, we have seen a continual lowering of the standards on in your life how do you keep the faith?” by the Federal Communications Commission-that trend needs to be “I read books by my pastor, Chad Veach in Zoe Church LA,” Pratt reversed.” responded. “I fi nd his book Faith Forward Future to be very helpful!” He concluded: “Hollywood’s swamp needs to be fl ushed.” January & February 2018 Page 5

Ozzy Osbourne Visits The Ark Encounter; Ken Ham Praises God for Opportunity to Share Gospel with Rocker

On Facebook, Ham confi rmed the visit and praised God that the rock ‘n’ roll legend was exposed to the truth of the gospel through the exhibit.

“Yes, Ozzy Osbourne visited the Ark Encounter and the TV program turned out well! We praise the Lord for all the opportunities He gives us to share the truth of God’s Word and the gospel with people around the world.”

The 800-acre theme park includes an ark built to the measurements God gave Noah in the biblical fl ood account found in Genesis. Its exhibits put forth a “Young Earth Creationist” interpretation of Scrip- ture that maintains the Earth is about 6,000 years old that the Bibli- cal account of the fl ood is literally true.

“Just as with all Ark guests, we wanted them to be exposed to our Bible-based teachings, including the gospel message,” he said. “We After rocker Ozzy Osbourne paid a surprise visit to the Ark Encoun- had no idea what the fi nal product would look like. But even though ter in Kentucky, Answers in Genesis President Ken Ham praised the there were some cringe-worthy moments in the fi nal piece, we were Lord for “all the opportunities He gives us to share the truth of God’s happy to have welcomed father and son and exposed them to the Word.” gospel. Of course, we were excited about the national TV exposure Ozzy Osbourne and his son, Jack, visited the Ark Encounter in Ken- the Ark received.” tucky as part of their show, “Ozzy and Jack’s World Detour.” Answers The Ark Encounter is open to people of all faiths, Looy added, point- in Genesis ing out that previous visitors have ranged from former President After rocker Ozzy Osbourne paid a surprise visit to the Ark Encoun- Jimmy Carter, “a Christian who does not accept the historicity of ter in Kentucky, Answers in Genesis President Ken Ham praised the Genesis,” to evolutionist and secularist Bill Nye “the Science Guy.” Lord for “all the opportunities He gives us to share the truth of God’s “Indeed, we urge atheists, even those who are the most hostile to- Word.” ward Christianity, and people of all other faiths, to visit our attrac- Osbourne and his son, Jack, toured the life-size Noah’s Ark replica tions, for our Ark Encounter and Creation Museum are all about pro- the as part of their show, “Ozzy and Jack’s World Detour,” according claiming the vital message that the Bible is true from the very fi rst to the AiG blog. verse,” he said.

Harry Connick Jr. Says Doing ‘God’s Will’ is ‘Premise Upon Which Everything Else is Built Singer and actor Harry Connick Jr. has revealed that whether he’s I don’t like to preach performing on stage, the big screen, or TV, his primary goal is to do to people.” God’s will. He added, “What we Speaking to Matthew Faraci, host of “Frankly Faraci” on Dove Chan- try to do on the show nel, Connick said that if someone asked him, “If you had three wishes is celebrate the good what would you want?,” his answer would be, “I wanna do God’s in everyone, to uplift will, I wanna do God’s will, I wanna do God’s will.” everyone, to inspire people. I think those “That’s all I want,” he said. “I just want to do what I’m supposed to also happen to be do. And for me, knowing that that is the premise upon which ev- things that Christians erything else is built, it allows me to be childlike. It allows me to be believe, too...I feel spontaneous and more creative.” compelled to do what The New Orleans-born jazz singer/musician and former “American little I can to help people. Those are the values that were instilled in Idol” judge recently kicked off the second season of his talk show, me by my parents...I like people to be happy, and when we help one Harry, which snagged fi ve Daytime Emmy nominations including another I think we make each other happy.” outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for Connick. In a society bombarded with negative headlines, chaos, and division, Like Season One, Harry Season Two features comedic segments, au- Connick believes his show is one that audiences of all ages -- no mat- dience participation, human interest stories, celebrity interviews and ter their background or political beliefs -- can enjoy. musical performances led by Connick. The show is chock-full of posi- “When I look out into the audience, you just don’t know what people tive, uplifting content that is safe for the whole family. are going through,” he said. “If you spend all your time saying ‘I In an earlier interview with The Gospel Herald, Connick explained believe this, you believe that, I voted for this person, and you voted that as a Christian, he strives inspire and encourage his audience for that person’ - who cares, man. We’re all God’s children and have without pushing his beliefs on them. things that we suffered through and that bring us joy and we’re all just trying to make it.” “Being a Christian is very important to me, and I’m sure that a lot of the things I grew up learning about the church have infl uenced me as “All I want this show to do is give people a respite from their day, put a person,” he said. “But, the last thing I want to do is preach. I want a smile on their face, and remind each other that love wins and that it to be seen through my eyes, which is somebody who loves every- we at the Harry show like to love,” he concluded. “That’s what we one and somebody who feels blessed in that position, which is why like to do.” Page 6 January & February 2018

January Family Life Group 2018 No Regrets Father Daughter 2018 INSPIRE Kickoff Men’s Conference Dance sponsored by Women’s Conference Middle School Youth January 28 at 11am (Hartland) Steps of Grace March 3 from 7am to 4pm Group Winter Retreat Elmbrook Church February 3 from February 17 from Elmbrook Church January 19 from 7pm to 7am 777 S. Barker Road 8:30am to 4pm 7pm to 10pm 777 S. Barker Rd Brookfield, WI 53045 Elmbrook Lake Country The Legend at Brandybrook Brookfield, WI 53045 Phantom Ranch Bible Camp Also a group for young Join us for the 2018 INSPIRE W309S10910 County Road I 1100 WI-83 1 Legend Way couples and empty nesters. 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After the 8 Reyes, Jessi Green and the ties, games, & hot chocolate. home, in the workplace, and Father Daughter dance, weeks, each group will be in their ministry. It is held on sponsored by Steps of worship team of Elmbrook Youth leaders just need to invited to continue meeting Church. $40.00 for adults, hangout with their students. the first Saturday of February Grace, is an opportunity to together. Drop your children live in Southeastern Wiscon- celebrate the special relation- $25.00 for students (age Please call 262-363-6940 for off at Elmbrook Kids, and 13-23). For more information more details or to register. sin and is simulcast via live ship between fathers and then join us in the b200s HD video to numerous host daughters. Dads and their contact inspire@elmbrook. (near the Mission Cafe) at 11 sites. Tickets are $35.00 daughters are invited to dress org or call 262-786-7051. Bread of Stone in am for an hour to learn more. each. For complete informa- in their best and come dance No registration is required for tion about the conference the night away. The evening Concert this Kickoff event. Ignite Hope January 27 at 6:30pm or to purchase tickets, visit will begin at 7 pm, allow- March 9 at 6pm www.noregretsconference. ing you time to have dinner Watertown YMCA org with your “date” prior to the Fox River Church-Muskego 415 8th St. dance. Cost is $35.00 for a S67W19491 Tans Dr. Watertown, WI 53094 February couple and $10.00 for an ad- Muskego, WI The Christian band, Bread of Peace Food Pack #6 ditional child. Pathway to our Home Stone, will be performing a 2018 No Regrets February 9 at 6pm with keynote speaker April FREE concert for the com- Men’s Conference Peace Lutheran Church Bentley. YOU will be ignited, munity on Saturday, January 17651 W. Small Road Christian Women’s inspired and empowered. 27th. This event is hosted by (Kenosha) New Berlin, WI 53146 Connection Brunch Book signing opportunity. 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Comedian John Christ May 20 at 7pm Fox River Christian Church S46W24130 Lawnsdale Rd Space reserved for Waukesha, WI 53189 your next event! Details will be forthcoming. January & February 2018 Page 7

Drug Smuggler Converts to Christianity, Uses Skills to Run Secret Bible Distribution Center After a converting to Christianity, a man in Central Asia who was once a successful drug smuggler now uses his skills to run an undercover Bible distribution center.

Persecution watchdog Open Doors shares the story of Alim, who, as a young man ran an ambitious drug-smuggling operation in Central Asia.

However, he was eventually caught by au- thorities, who locked him away in a prison cellar. While in prison, Alim struggled to fi nd purpose in his life.

“For a long time, I neglected the spiritual questions. I was empty, and I didn’t want to live,” he recalled.

One day, his cellmate offered him the New Testament book of John to read. With little else to do, Alim began reading - and soon be- gan asking questions, wrestling with the con- INSPIRATIONAL CHRISTMAS GIVING! cept of eternal life. Wimmer Communities is a family owned 6 generations real estate business with apartment homes in the Waukesha and Reading the Gospel in that prison cell, Alim met Jesus, forever changing his life. Milwaukee areas. Since 2001 employees have fi lled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The owners of Wim- While serving the remainder of his sentence, he became free from drugs and alcohol mer Communities pay the shipping costs. In 2017, 272 box- and began to grow spiritually. By the time he was released from prison, Alim had es were donated. decided to enroll in seminary. CHECK YOUR SOURCES! Eventually, Alim began pastoring a local congregation. However, because the area was hostile to Christians, the church was forced to meet in hiding, regularly rotat- You can’t quote the Bible indiscriminately. I remember ing locations. the story of two lawyers during a trial. One thought he would make a great impression on the jury by quoting Still, Alim continued his ministry - even put his smuggling skills to use. Today, he di- from the Bible. So he said concerning his opponent’s rects one of the largest Open Doors Bible distribution facilities in all of Central Asia. client, “We have it on the highest authority that it has “Alim and his team smuggle the illegal Bibles, discipleship resources and evange- been said, ‘All that a man has will he give for his skin.’” lism materials stored here to churches throughout fi ve nearby countries,” notes But the other lawyer knew the Bible better. He said, Open Doors. “This underground network provides believers with the vital words of “I am very much impressed by the fact that my distin- Jesus to sustain their Christian walk. They also do what Alim’s cellmate once did for guished colleague here regards as the highest author- him-help unbelievers meet Jesus for the fi rst time through the words of the Bible.” ity the one who said, ‘All that a man has will he give for his skin.’ You will fi nd that this saying comes from “Of course, it’s dangerous,” Alim said. “The authorities will come and search, but the Book of Job, and the one who utters it is the devil. the materials are hidden.” And that is whom he regards as the highest authority!” ‘God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness’ To Release in March

Pure Flix has an- “Devastated, Dave is launched on a pain- White said that prior to fi lming “God’s Not nounced the lat- ful spiritual journey as he fi ghts against Dead: A Light in Darkness,” he, along with est installment the university trying to keep him from re- the other producers, prayed together and of the “God’s Not building his church, and as his belief that asked God, “What do you want us to say in Dead” franchise, “God is good all the time” is put to the test. this fi lm?” “God’s Not Dead: Along the way, Dave enlists the help of his “There’s so much angst going on in our so- A Light In Dark- estranged atheist brother who will support ciety right now between both sides of the ness” will hit the- Dave in his legal fi ght, but also challenges aisle,” he shared. “You watch the news, it’s aters everywhere him to recognize that sometimes fi ghting constant fi ghting, constant backstabbing, al- next Easter on doesn’t require defeating those we disagree most hatred in a lot of ways in our society. March 30, 2018. with, but rather fi nding a way to heal, and It’s more than I’ve ever seen.” The Christian fi lm to rebuild,” it continues. company also released a teaser trailer for The forthcoming fi lm is “about healing, no This fi lm, in particular, will examine the age- the highly-anticipated fi lm, starring David matter what side of the aisle you’re on,” ac- old question, “Why does God let bad things A.R. White, John Corbett (“My Big Fat Greek cording to White. happen to good people?” Wedding”), and Jennifer Taylor. “It’s about forgiveness, hopefully, it’s about “To answer those question organically and While part one and two of “God’s Not Dead” bringing those sides together,” he told GH. from truth is hopefully what all of these took place in a classroom and courtroom, “Ultimately it’s about saying, ‘Lord, what do movies have been about,” White said. “I respectively, “A Light in Darkness” follows you want me to do right now? Help me to think by showing both sides...we’re trying to “Reverend Dave as he is released from pris- do that to my neighbor, help me to do that bring these conversations out, and we’re try- on to a fl urry of controversy. The growing for the person across the street, help me to ing to bring them out in a real, organic truth. social unrest leads to Dave’s church being do that [in] my broken relationship with my That’s what we’re seeking, is the truth.” burned down, a fi re with tragic results,” ac- mom, my dad, my spouse, my brother, my cording to the fi lm synopsis. sister. It’s about healing.” Page 8 January & February 2018

Annual Midwest Men’s Retreat gathering at Green Lake, WI Wounded Warrior Charlie Linville, Speaker at the 2017 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast

Outdoor Service Markesan, WI

Annual Good Friday Service. Once again this Dedication/Ribbon Cutting at the new Milwaukee Airport Chapel year at the ICC

Bill Gaither at the Milwaukee Auditorium One of the Kid’s Day winners with his new scooter January & February 2018 Page 9

Bruce Lau, formerly with Family Research Coun- City Wide Church Softball cil, speaking to Hispanic Pastor’s Association

OCC Fundraiser at Culver’s with Terry

Full house for the annual Pastor’s Breakfast

Mark Lowry at WI Dells concert holding the Cody Clausen Trio who performed at the Good Friday Service book he authored Page 10 January & February 2018

Jerusalem Rising: Adah’s Journey by Barbara Britton Restore: Break out of your past and into God’s future by Barbara Britton continues her Tribes of Israel series Vince Antonucci in this fine retelling of a Bible story, this time that of What should we do when we feel stuck in life? You the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall. Adah is the know how it feels. There’s a hurt in your past that is daughter of Shallum, who rules half of Jerusalem. hard to get beyond. There’s a bad habit that’s dif- When she finds out that Nehemiah, the governor of ficult to break. There’s a setback that is just too Judea, plans to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, she volun- tough to overcome. teers her family to help. The prospect of an aging We all have our own unique situations in which we father, a blind mother, and two daughters working feel “stuck”. Americans favorite suggestions for on the wall makes the family the butt of many jokes, how to fix our lives - self-help programs, self-es- emboldening Rephaiah, her father’s co-ruler, to vo- teem techies, or simple willpower - leave many of us calize his contempt for Shallum’s family in order to ceaselessly spinning our wheels and feeling just as seize control of Jerusalem for himself. Neverthe- “stuck” as ever. Vince Antonucci knows what this less, Adah remains determined that her family be feels like, and he knows many who have struggled memorialized as one of those that helped to rebuild to fix their lives with these dead-end methods. He the wall. As Judea’s neighboring territories try to stop the building of the struggled to get past the pain of a neglectful and wall, Adah’s strength an courage make a friend and ally out of Nehemiah. angry father. It wasn’t until Vince decided to go through a recovery and re- Despite the opposition and the challenges Adah and Nehemiah face, they hab course, focused on God, that he learned ways to break free of that hurt continue with the task that God has called them to do. Britton’s story tran- and to live in God’s future. scends a simple biblical retelling thanks to the feisty, unshakable Adah. Pelican Books $14.99 Today, when someone walks through the doors of Vince’s innovative church, located just off the Las Vegas Strip, he offers a Resort class as one of three core classes that every member takes. He knows how important it is to learn to break free of these old hurts and bad habits. The essence of that popular class is contained in this book. Move past your past, heal your hurts, and Pastors and Churches, Help Us break your bad habits. Tyndale Momentum Publishers $15.00

Pray for America in 2018 365 Classic Bedtime Bible Stories Parents and children alike will delight in this fully-il- lustrated storybook that brings 365 read-aloud clas- sic Bible stories to life for impressionable young hearts. Beginning with impressionable young hearts. Beginning with the creation story, “God Cre- ates the Earth” and ending with “Eternity with God,” children will develop faith in an almighty God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, while jour- The churches in America are God’s footprints in our nation. God’s neying alongside Bible characterizers like Samuel, churches are blessed and anointed by Him, and the greatest network Jonah, Esther, David, John the Baptist, Mary, Jo- our nation has. As President of the National Day of Prayer and Senior seph, and many more. 365 Classic Bedtime Bible Stories promises to make bedtime reading a de- Pastor of a local church, I am convinced that we cannot complete our lightful learning and faith-building experience for mission of mobilizing unifi ed public prayer for America without the kids 3 and up. Shiloh Kids Publishers $19.99 support of the pastors and churches in America. Our priority must be to mobilize pastors and churches to pray for America. The people of America love our nation. They realize our nation is broken and in trouble. Most also realize it will take some kind of APPEALING TO PASTORS AND CHURCHES divine intervention to see our nation go forward together positively. I appeal to pastors and churches in America, will you join us in pray- This is where the National Day of Prayer comes in – to provide the ing for America in 2018? A National Day of Prayer has been observed way to connect with one another in a positive, unifying way to pray on the fi rst Thursday of May since 1988. When Thursday, May 3, for America. The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. It 2018 comes, we will observe thousands of gatherings across America is a day where this country can unify over what really matters: pray- on the National Day of Prayer. ing for America. Just think what would happen if each pastor and church in America established a service or observance on the National Day of Prayer. WHAT’S NEXT FOR PASTORS AND CHURCHES What are the options? Please mark Thursday, May 3, 2018, on your personal and church • Connect with and mobilize your church to an existing observance calendar. Determine to schedule the National Day of Prayer as a pri- somewhere in your community. ority on your personal and church calendar.

• Create a new observance in your community in order to mobilize Go to our National Day of Prayer website and sign up to host an more people to pray for our nation. observance in your community in 2018. Talk to your staff team or church leaders, and determine to become a strong participant in the • Realize you can create as many observances in your community National Day of Prayer. as desired and there will still not be enough to mobilize your en- tire community to pray for America EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS SHOULD STAND STRONG There should be a day in America where at least 100,000 gather- ings for prayer occur on the National Day of Prayer. It is my hope The evangelical Christians in America should stand strong on the that every Christ follower would want to join with others to pray for National Day of Prayer in thousands upon thousands of gatherings, America on the National Day of Prayer. proclaiming we believe in the power of prayer, even prayer for our nation. We need to become proclaimers of hope for our nation.

WHAT I WISH I COULD TELL EVERY PASTOR AND CHURCH IN I appeal to all pastors and churches in America: On Thursday, May AMERICA 3, 2018, let’s plan now to stand strong, participate, and even lead in the National Day of Prayer in our communities. Until then, we will If I had the opportunity to personally speak with every pastor and pray for America daily. church in America, I would explain that the National Day of Prayer provides a unique opportunity to engage all kinds of people in their Now is the Time to Lead and to Pray, communities who love America and hope for its best. Some of these Ronnie W. Floyd community members may not know Christ personally, but this ser- Senior Pastor, Cross Church vice or observance can introduce them in a positive, non-threatening President, National Day of Prayer way to the things of God and the claims of Jesus Christ. January & February 2018 Page 11

In the Kitchen With Diane

Diane Fechter, Author

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE BAKE

Simple and yummy! Be creative and use whatever veggies you like or have on hand.

12 oz. pkg natural smoked sausage, cut into chunks* 6 quartered medium red potatoes 1 chopped red, yellow or orange bell pepper 2 chopped carrots 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/4 head of cauliflower florets 2 Tbsp. butter 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2½tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Preheat oven to 375˚. In a 13 x 9 pan arrange sausage and veggies. Place butter over top in small cubes. Drizzle with olive oil and season on top. Bake covered 40-50 minutes, stir once during baking time. *Look for the brands that now have no nitrates, no nitrites and no MSG.

For more recipes and tips see www.recipesforafull-filledlife.blogspot.com Page 12 January & February 2018

Evangelical Leaders Identify Top 5 Challenges Facing Church Tim Keller, along with the leadership of the obsession with personal autonomy. We make The Gospel Coalition Gospel Coalition, listed fi ve main challenges sacred the right ‘to choose my own identity, leaders said in their and fi ve main opportunities facing the Chris- my own morality, my own truth, with no article that “poorly tian church in 2018. Among the challenges major responsibility other than to be true to formed Christians” are “poorly formed Christians.” myself,’“ he explained. is another major ob- stacle for the church. “As we look back on 2017 and look forward Second, the Christian leaders warned against to 2018, many evangelicals are confused divisions in the church when it comes to po- “Largely cut off from and concerned, worried about trends in the larizing issues, ranging from guns and mar- history, biblically illit- broader culture and also within their church- riage to NFL players protesting racial dis- erate, and catechized es,” wrote the Gospel Coalition’s leaders in crimination by kneeling during the anthem. more by cable news an article Wednesday. than by the creeds, The evangelical “identity crisis” was listed at today’s evangelical Christians are naturally “They see a deepening secularism, threats to No. 3. being shaped more by the ideological zeit- religious liberty, and growing cultural hostil- The Gospel Coalition leaders noted that geist than by theological orthodoxy,” they ity to biblical Christianity. But some see the throughout the year it was questioned warned. threats from within the church as even more whether “evangelical” means a political vot- worrisome,” they stated. Lastly, Keller warned against the extremes ing bloc, or a theological coalition. of pietism, which he defi ned as “completely “Sin” was the fi rst main challenge listed, Some prominent Christian ethicists and pas- inward” Christianity oriented toward “Je- with Carson noting that its effects are tors have even wondered whether the “evan- sus just wants you to be happy” prosperity, “wide-ranging.” gelical” label is worth keeping at all, given and partisanship, which “errs by politiciz- “One of the particularly insidious idolatries the debates and division surrounding it. ing Christianity according to rigid partisan of our age, at least in Western culture, is our categories.” January & February 2018 Page 13

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Judge: Congress Still Living on a Prayer For over 240 years, our elected representatives to the federal govern- ment have begun their public duties with prayer. When a session of the House of Representatives is opened, a prayer seeking God’s guid- ance is offered. Among other things, this is a refl ection of the faith of many people across America who themselves seek His guidance in their lives.

FIRST PRAYER OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774

O Lord our Heavenly Father, high and mighty King of kings, and Be Thou present, O God of wisdom, and direct the councils of this Lord of lords, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers on honorable assembly; enable them to settle things on the best and sur- earth and reignest with power supreme and uncontrolled over all est foundation. That the scene of blood may be speedily closed; that the Kingdoms, Empires and Governments; look down in mercy, we order, harmony and peace may be effectually restored, and truth and beseech Thee, on these our American States, who have fled to Thee justice, religion and piety, prevail and flourish amongst the people. from the rod of the oppressor and thrown themselves on Thy gra- Preserve the health of their bodies and vigor of their minds; shower cious protection, desiring to be henceforth dependent only on Thee. down on them and the millions they here represent, such temporal To Thee have they appealed for the righteousness of their cause; to blessings as Thou seest expedient for them in this world and crown Thee do they now look up for that countenance and support, which them with everlasting glory in the world to come. All this we ask in Thou alone canst give. Take them, therefore, Heavenly Father, un- the name and through the merits of Jesus Christ, Thy Son and our der Thy nurturing care; give them wisdom in Council and valor in Savior. the field; defeat the malicious designs of our cruel adversaries; con- Amen. vince them of the unrighteousness of their Cause and if they persist in their sanguinary purposes, of own unerring justice, sounding in Reverend Jacob Duché their hearts, constrain them to drop the weapons of war from their Rector of Christ Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unnerved hands in the day of battle! September 7, 1774, 9 o’clock a.m.

Being in Christ, it is safe to forget the past; it is possible to be sure of the future; it is possible to be diligent in the present. ~ Alexander MacLaren Page 14 January & February 2018

Benjamin Watson, Ravens Players Take 25 Underserved Families on Christmas Shopping Spree

Less than 24 hours after suffering a tough primetime loss to their rivals in Pittsburgh on Sunday night, a handful of Baltimore Ra- vens players, led by devout Christian tight end Benjamin Watson, gave over two dozen underserved families a big Christmas sur- prise on Monday.

Parents and guardians from 25 Maryland families were called down to a Baltimore area Walmart where they were not only greeted with a free Chick-fi l-A dinner but were each given $325 gift cards to help thing for somebody else,” Watson told the browsed the store to help them keep tabs on them fulfi ll their children’s Christmas wishes parents. how much money they were spending. this year. “There is a verse in Matthew that says, ‘What- Running back Danny Woodhead, corner- The parents were assembled by the nearly ever you do for one of the least of these you back Brandon Carr, tight end Nick Boyle and century old Christ-centered nonprofi t Build- do for me,’“ he continued. “As believers, we linebacker Carl Davis were among the guest ing Families for Children on behalf of Wat- believe that we are not doing things for peo- shoppers. son and his wife, Kirsten, who together run ple just for us but for them because that is The families chosen to participate in the the One More Foundation and have been what God has commanded us to do. We are event were associated with Building Families supplying Christmas surprises for children doing this because we are being obedient.’“ since 2008. for Children, a charity that strives to support Kirsten Watson, who homeschools their fi ve and keep struggling families together. In a sectioned-off “Garden Center” in the children, followed her husband and shared “It’s not just for Christmas presents but in Walmart off Liberty Road, the parents feast- the biblical account of Jesus feeding the our life in general,” Watson continued. “For ed on chicken sandwiches and waffl e chips 5,000, as told in John 6. as they listened to Watson’s two daughters me, having injuries and coming back from play their violins. They would later be pre- “Your kids need you more than ever. There is them or having to move to another place or sented with Gospel messages from both a role that you play that no one else can play. failure and success. Different things happen Benjamin and Kirsten Watson. No one else can be that for them,” she said. in life but God is always faithful and He al- “Our encouragement for you tonight is for ways shows up.” The parents were gathered for the Watsons’ you to be the hero [for your children] and The Watsons fi rmly believe in the impor- annual Big BENefi t event, which he and his for you to say, ‘You know what, I don’t have tance of a strong family unit. Watson wrote wife have held every year in the cities in it all together but this is what I have.’ And the May 2017 book The New Dad’s Play- which he has played football professionally. pray to your God that He is going to step in book: Gearing Up for the Biggest Game of After hosting the event in Boston, Cleveland and provide everything else that [you] don’t Your Life to encourage young fathers to take and New Orleans, Monday’s Big BENefi t have and [you] don’t have to worry about it a proactive role in their children’s lives. marked the second year in which the Wat- because He will provide that.” sons held the event in the Baltimore area. Watson was also selected to be the Baltimore After their remarks, Benjamin Watson told Ravens’ nominee for the NFL Walter Payton “Our idea is that if we are able to positive- the families that they would be given $325 Man of the Year Award, which is awarded to ly affect one person and that person does to spend in the store. Additionally, Watson one player in the league each year who has something for someone else, then that is announced that he recruited a few of his Ra- done the most for charity and community how change happens. We can all do some- vens teammates to assist the parents as they outreach.

Jeremy Lin Warns of ‘Scary’ Reality that ‘Lost Souls’ Will Spend Eternity in Hell, Urges Evangelism Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin said “I encourage everyone to Lin asked his fans to pray that he’s become increasingly convicted re- read this passage and to that in the coming year, garding the “urgency of evangelism” amid think about your family he’ll be a “radical stew- the “scary” reality that many people are members, close friends, ard” of the wealth that “lost souls” who will “spend eternity in co-workers, peers or even God has blessed him condemnation.” strangers as the rich man with. in this passage,” Lin said. In an email sent to his digital prayer group “He’s been convicting me titled, “Jeremy Lin Prayer Requests 36,” the “I’ve been more convict- recently to put more ef- Christian athlete revealed that lately, the Bi- ed to further see every- fort into learning how ble passage Luke 16:19-31 has been “heavy” one as a potential lost I can best use money to on his heart. In the passage, Jesus tells a par- soul who will spend eter- further God’s kingdom,” able about a very rich man and a very poor nity in condemnation,” he said. man whose circumstances are reversed af- he continued. “That’s The athlete went on to ter they die. The poor man, Lazarus, reaped a very scary thought! ask for prayer for contin- eternal rewards in heaven after death, while Please check this passage out because it re- ued recovery of his body following his knee the rich man, who lived a life of lavishness ally puts a stronger conviction and urgency surgery in October. and disregarded the poor, suffered the tor- on evangelism, as well as living our earthly ments of hell. lives chasing eternal things.” January & February 2018 Page 15

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Calhoun Rd, Sunday worship 10:00am 106 E Madison St A Family Church New Berlin (Temporarily meeting at the Watertown 53094 Milwaukee, WI 53210 11010 W. St. Martins Road 11 am Sunday Worship Worship Services Kenosha Woman’s Club) Sunday Worship 10AM Franklin 53132 Sundays 11:15AM & 6:00PM 6028 8th Avenue & 60th Street Call for other meetings/studies 9 am Sunday School Sunday Worship 10:30AM & 920.206.0599 or 414-264-8040 Wednesday 6:30PM (use west entrance) Kenosha WI 6PM 414-423-5241 53143 www.faithlifevictory.org WatertownCommunityChurch.org Holy Cathedral COGIC Wednesday Bible Study 7PM 2677 N 40th Street 414.425.5880 New Song Church Foundational Biblical Baptist West Bend Church of the Klemmers Church Nazarene Milwaukee 53210 Harvest Community Church 10401 W. Oklahoma Ave. 609 Sandy Acre Drive Sunday School 10AM 6612 S Howell Ave 6224 22nd Ave. Sunday Worship 8:30, 11AM, 6:45PM Sunday 10AM Kenosha, WI 53143 West Bend, WI 53090 Oak Creek 53154 Sunday School 10am 262-334-7124 414.447.1966 Saturday 5:30PM New Vintage Church www.wbnaz.com Worship Service 8:45, 10:30A 6626 W. Beloit Rd. Morning Service 11am Hope Lutheran Church West Allis, WI 53219 Main Service 6pm Sunday School 9:30 am 1115 N 35th Street Jubilee Christian Family Church Sunday 10AM 262-654-4665 www.fbbckenosha.org Morning Worship 10:45 am Milwaukee 53208 3639 W Ryan Road Wednesday 7PM Monday Ladies Bible Study Sunday Worship 10:30AM Franklin 53132 Family Chapel 10:30 am 414.400.8320 N25 W23050 Paul Road Sunday Bible Study 9:15AM Sunday Worship 10AM www.newvintagewi.org Wednesday Service 6:30 pm for 414.342.0471 Wednesday Bible Study 7PM Pewaukee 53072 adults and children Sunday Worship 10AM Kingdom of Heaven Christian Mon-Fri AM1340 12:45PM Pipeline to Jesus Church Zion Christian Assembly 414.423.0700 or Jubilee-Christian. 13400 W Beloit Rd FamilyChapel.org Min. New Berlin 53151 Zion Chapel 319 Cedar Street 9235 W Capitol Dr Lower Level org Grace Bible Chapel Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 Sunday Worship 10AM 3917 59th Street Milwaukee 53222 Milwaukee Victory Church Tuesday 7PM Sunday Lord’s Supper 9:30AM Sunday 10AM 2110 W National Ave Kenosha 53144 Bible Ministry 11:00AM & 414.525.0000 PipelineToJesus.org Sunday Lord’s Supper 9AM 6:30PM 414.393.1500 Milwaukee 53204 Poplar Creek Church Sunday Worship 10AM Family Bible Hour & Sunday Wednesday 6:30PM Lakeshore Church 17770 W Cleveland Ave School 10:30AM 920.458.4137 1820 E. North Ave. 414.645.7496 New Berlin 53146 Wednesday Prayer 7PM 920-889-7064 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Life Restoration Church Sunday Worship 7:45, 9, 262.654.9631 GBC-Kenosha.org [email protected] 414-273-2850 2422 W National Ave 10:45AM Sunday 10:30 am Milwaukee 53204 (5:30PM for 20’s/30’s) Friday- Bible Study 4 pm Sunday Worship 10AM Wednesday 7PM 414.383.2280 262.782.1777 New Beginnings Seed Faith PoplarCreekChurch.org M.B.C. Oak Creek Assembly of God 138 W North Ave 7311 S 13th Street Reformation Hope Church Milwaukee, WI 53215 Oak Creek 53154 915 Adelmann Ave., Lower Level Pastor Annie Smith Sunday School 9:30AM Brookfi eld, WI 53045 Service 1:00 p.m. Worship Service 8, 10:30AM Sunday Worship 10:30AM Sunday School 2:15 pm Family Bible Hour Sunday Sunday Evening 7PM 1:00PM New Hope Church St John’s Lutheran Church www.reformationhopechurchministries. 1501 W Lincoln Avenue 4850 S Lake Dr com Milwaukee 53215 Cudahy 53110 Sunday Worship 10AM & 6PM Wednesday Bible Study 6PM Call for times 414.481.0520 414-882-7891 Carry the Christian Courier in your church! NO CHARGE for your church listing and get as many copies of the Christian Courier that your congregation needs! Hundreds of people dropping off the shoe boxes to be sent overseas by Samaritan’s Purse know as Op- eration Christmas Child. Millions of boxes were collected this year and a good percentage over last year. Thanks to all who partici- pated!