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TACLOBAN, Philippines — Golden touch International aid is now trickling into the central Philippines where Typhoon Haiyan struck on Nov. 7. Missional faith community The USS George Washington air- craft carrier arrived a week later, leaves transformational mark along with 21 helicopters, to reach inaccessible areas. on San Diego neighborhood By Nov. 18, the death toll had risen to more than 3,900, with By Lori Arnold another nine million residents directly impacted by the monster IMB PHOTO. COPYRIGHT © SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION SAN DIEGO — As he typhoon, one of the largest on re- Filipino children hold up signs asking for relief assistance on the edge of the cord, spreading to 370 miles wide main road in Tabuelan municipality on the northern Cebu island, one of the neared his Golden Hill areas most seriously impacted by Typhoon Haiyan. home Jon Huckins was and blowing gusts in excess of 230 basking in the accomplish- mph. Nearly one million are dis- cines—have arrived and are being (give) medical attention to the ments of his just-ending placed, offi cials report. processed. About 1,500 families in wounded and sick,” says Lt. Col. trip to Washington D.C. Also helping in the relief effort Ormoc, Leyte—reached by boat— Bob Lee, Chief Secretary, The where he met with national is San Diego-based International have already received deliveries of Philippines Territory. church leaders, politicians Relief Teams, which is tapping water and water purifi cation tab- “We encourage prayer support and activists as they hashed Jon Huckins is involved in global reconciliation into well-established in-country lets, thanks to ministry volunteers. for all those who have been devas- out vital work on reconcili- efforts and is developing a missional partnerships to expedite emer- The local Salvation Army Divi- tated by this calamity.” ation. leadership cohort for area pastors and gency supplies of food, water, and sional Headquarters in San Diego In addition to the basic neces- Christian leaders. “It was an important other necessities to communities reports that its volunteers, primar- sities, a Salvationist doctor is part meeting and I got plenty of pats on backyard as they celebrated the ar- in the central Philippines. ily from the four Salvation Army of the initial response team. That the back for my role in it,” he said. rival of a neighbor’s newborn. According to ministry offi cials, centers on the island, have also team, assisted by the Philippine As Huckins reached for the latch As the women shared coffee and tea, a warehouse has already been been able to serve, though sup- Air Force, is working in the city of to his gate, his focus was redirect- Huckins could smell fresh-baked good- secured inside the country and plies have been limited. Tacloban in Leyte province, one ed from self-achievement as he ies in the crisp fall air, a welcome respite a host of relief supplies—food, “We are struggling with the ac- of the worst affected areas. watched the spontaneous rhythm water, water purifi cation tablets, cessibility of roads so that relief of eight women lingering in the See HUCKINS, page 14 personal hygiene kits and medi- goods can reach the survivors and See TYPHOON RELIEF, page 2 For information about advertising, subscriptions, or bulk delivery, please call 1-800-326-0795 2 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • December 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com

TYPHOON REFRESHED… The Christian Examiner will still live on. Readers can continue to Continued from page 1 access us online at christianexaminer.com. Print editions will con- RELIEF… tinue to be published in other parts of Southern California and in Continued from page 1 tian Examiner in 2003. Same news- Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. paper, just a new name. Once Additional international support again we had a number of years of lifestyle with a deep appreciation monthly, faith-based lifestyle maga- from the Salvation Army are en a thriving business. for beauty and the fi ner things of zine that will feature informative route to develop a long-term relief But the recession that began in life. Their lives are challenging, and thought-provoking columns, response plan for the region. late 2007 has taken its toll on the but fulfi lling, and incorporate a inspirational articles, human inter- variety of interests including music, The breadth of the disaster has PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMARITAN’S PURSE entire newspaper industry, mak- est stories, and intriguing accounts prompted Philippine offi cials to A Samaritan’s Purse airlift from ing it diffi cult for publications like the arts, sports, holistic health and about life in the local community, Charlotte, N.C. provides 110 tons of wellness, history, faith, literature begin burying unknown victims in ours to remain viable. We deter- as well as occasional features on emergency relief supplies to disaster and continued education. They mass graves. mined some time ago that it was nationally-known personalities. victims after typhoon Haiyan in the embrace the confl uence of a wide Mark Martin, a CBN news re- necessary for us to reinvent our Our mission statement clearly out- Philippines. range of personal experiences and lines our intent: Refreshed magazine porter covering the tragedy, said business-as-ministry model. thousands of people were lined up “Tacloban is destroyed, com- welcome media that celebrates and seeks to generate vibrant cultural at the airport Nov. 14 for fl ights out pletely devastated. They say a 20- San Diego publications encourages their diversity. dialogue within the framework of Most Americans (78 percent, biblical faith and to present engag- of the country, foot wall of seawater, like a tsunami, San Diego County is home to scores according to a recent Gallup poll) ing, real stories and features that “We’ve got no electricity, no just rushed in and smashed the of periodicals serving a wide variety identify with Christianity; 88 percent offer our readers practical solutions phones, so people back home have businesses and really left nothing of niche markets. While newspaper no idea if we’re alive, dead or not,” in its wake.” of us own a Bible (Barna, 2013). to the challenges and complexities formats seem to be fl oundering, the Young people are showing a grow- of life. We are unabashed about one man from the United Kingdom He said relief teams are limited magazine industry is gaining momen- said. by access to the airport. ing interest in the Bible’s wisdom our Christian worldview but are tum. Advertisers have demonstrated on subjects like death and illness, also nonthreatening for the un- The news agency, which also had “The only way in is by air. Boats a willingness to pay more for higher its own disaster relief teams in mo- aren’t really an option because the family confl ict, parenting, romance churched. We are intentional about quality. And magazines have not and sex, relationships, divorce. glorifying God and sharing His truth tion, reported that Operation Bless- port’s been smashed.” experienced the same decline in ing had begun to unload one of its Complicating efforts are contin- As David Kinnaman, president in a compelling style to a community readership, due to the Internet, that cargo planes. ued reports of gunfi re and violence of Barna Group, observes: “Most craving spiritually edifying content. newspapers have seen. “We’re at Tacloban airport, and in Tacloban. A local offi cial de- Americans esteem the Bible and While local niche magazines fi nally relief supplies have start- scribed the looting as “self-preser- have access to it. However, people Distribution broadened cover an extensive range of interests, ed to come in,” David Darg told vation,” not criminal acts. aren’t sure how to apply the lessons While the Christian Examiner was none serves the faith community CBN. “The scene at the airport is “There was total breakdown of of Scripture to public life or society, distributed primarily in churches, extremely chaotic—thousands of law and order—each man to him- with an editorial philosophy that particularly in an increasingly plu- Refreshed will have a much wider people at the gates, trying to get in, self,” said typhoon survivor Daniel embraces a contemporary lifestyle ralistic nation.” distribution through community desperate for a fl ight out of here. Romualdez. within a Christian worldview. retail outlets. It will be available And today I went around the city On the contrary, many of these Extreme makeover free of charge in select grocery and really got a sense of why they’re Assist News Service contributed publications offer content and ad- Beginning in January, the Chris- stores, coffee shops, drugstores, so desperate to escape. to this report. vertising that is in direct confl ict with tian Examiner newspaper will give even 7-Elevens. the personal beliefs and convictions way to Refreshed, a full-color, inspi- Of course, the magazine will Christian disaster relief agencies providing assistance: of the faith community. rational, lifestyle magazine for San also be available in multiple digital • International Relief Teams, www.irteams.org We see a large gap in San Diego Diego County. This issue of the formats, both desktop and mobile. • World Vision’s Philippines Disaster Response Fund, www.worldvision.org County—a sizable market that seems Christian Examiner is the last to be So where you have looked for • World Help, Typhoon Haiyan Crisis Response, www.worldhelp.net to be mostly ignored and under- published for San Diego County. your copy of the Christian Exam- • Baptist Global Response, www.gobgr.org served. These readers are heavily in- We believe God is leading us to iner, in January you will fi nd, in- • International Mission Board’s general relief fund, www.imb.org terspersed throughout the bedroom present to our local community an stead, a colorful magazine named • Mennonite Central Committee, Typhoon Haiyan relief, www.mcc.org communities of San Diego County engaging, biblically based publica- Refreshed. And our prayer is that as • Samaritan’s Purse, Help Typhoon Victims, www.samaritanspurse.org and are values-based, educated and tion that will bring hope, encourage- you read it you will be refreshed. • Medical Teams, www.medicalteams.org sophisticated. They esteem virtue, ment, wisdom and answers to life’s • Lutheran Disaster Response, www.elca.org family, faith, freedom and com- challenges. Lamar & Theresa Keener munity, but maintain an eclectic Refreshed magazine will be a Publishers Full Service Estate Sale Liquidation Services

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‘Gravity’ and the true meaning of salvation One of this year’s biggest block- ring Sandra Bullock never being found, It’s only the loss of her crew, which To wipe out their past sins and, at buster films may be a great and George Clooney. plays on some of our leaves her living out the meaning of all costs, to give them a fresh start, metaphor for what it means to be Much of the buzz has deepest fears. irreversible solitude, that causes her smoothing every diffi culty and of- human—and why God created us centered on the visu- I won’t give away the to cry out for earth, for love, for God. fering every miraculous help? But for one another als, but it was the story ending, of course, but She even rejoices in the barking of a He has done so, on Calvary. To for- Have you ever thought about that I really found Bullock’s character is dog over her radio. give them? They will not be forgiv- how frightening space is? The inky moving. shortly reunited with Call me crazy, but it’s hard to en. To leave them alone? Alas, I am darkness, the cold, the silence and In the fi lm, Bull- a wise-cracking fellow imagine a better metaphor for afraid that is what He does.” the vacuum. We can only experi- ock’s character—a crew member played salvation than God’s gravity snatch- In Christianity, salvation is much ence it through the glass of a cli- technician on board by George Clooney. ing us from the void of eternal more than escaping punishment or mate-controlled space helmet—it’s the space shuttle Ex- Eric Metaxas And though the two aloneness. I think that’s part of attaining bliss. It is the restoration too deadly. It lacks essentials such plorer—has to fi ght remain in peril for what Jesus was getting at when of what it means to be truly human. as water, warmth, and air. for survival after a cascade of much of the fi lm, we feel palpable He likened Heaven to a wedding This restoration is relational: we But there’s one thing we need satellite debris smashes into the relief along with the heroine when feast—the ultimate celebration of are brought into right relation with just as much—maybe more: com- shuttle, killing nearly all of her her threat of eternal separation community and togetherness— each other, with creation, and most munity. While we can biologically crew. Tumbling helplessly through abates. and simply called Hell, “the outer importantly with God. And for the survive without other people, real space in her space suit, in a com- And lest you think I’m stretch- darkness.” mind trained to think Christianly, life can’t be lived in isolation—even munications blackout and her ing the director’s intent, consider C. S. Lewis said something simi- fi lms like this one offer a glimpse monks who spend much of their suit’s oxygen reserves running low, that the movie gives Bullock a back lar in “The Problem of Pain,” when of that truth as through a glass (or time alone and in silence come Bullock—and audiences—get a story that focuses on self-isolation explaining how he thought of dam- a space helmet), darkly. together to pray and share meals. taste of what isolation really means. borne of grief. It’s a renunciation nation: This reality came home to me It is terrifying. of love and friendship she imposed “In the long run,” he writes, “the © 2013 Prison Fellowship. Metax- in a profound way when I watched The thought of dying alone, on herself after a loved one dies, answer to all those who object to the as is the voice of “Breakpoint,” a Alfonso Cuarón s groundbreak- spinning away from earth and the convincing her no guiding Intel- doctrine of hell, is itself a question: radio commentary, formerly featur- ing new movie, Gravity, star- human race into the blackness and ligence inhabits the heavens. What are you asking God to do? ing the late Chuck Colson. The witness of mourning well: Christian hope for all to see I was recently reminded that the Cross. mourning from non- strongest witness to our faith in …what’s being offered—faith When Paul asks Christian mourning. Christ isn’t success or happiness. whether “tribula- As Paul told the It’s hope—especially in the most tion, or distress, or Thessalonians, “we painful situations. as a means of pain avoidance— persecution, or fam- believe that Jesus died In September, Rick and Kay War- ine, or nakedness, or and rose again, so we ren appeared on Piers Morgan’s danger, or sword” believe that God will show on CNN to talk about the isn’t Christianity at all… can separate us from bring with Jesus those tragic death of their son, Matthew. the love of Christ who have fallen asleep As you probably know, Matthew son telling him “Daddy . . . it’s called “prosperity gospel,” which (Rom 8:35), he’s in him.” Thus, while Warren killed himself after a long real clear I’m not going to get defi nes “prosperity” to include clearly assuming we we mourn, we “do not struggle with clinical depression. any better, so why can’t I just die. great health, great relationships, will experience some John Stonestreet grieve like the rest of My friend Warren Smith of I know I’m going to heaven so great kids and, yes, great fi nances. or all of these. mankind, who have WORLD magazine was in the Char- why can’t I just die?” But it also comes in the even more All of this was driven home for no hope.” lotte airport when the interview For his part, Rick Warren told popular attempts to turn faith into me as the lector read the New The people at the Charlotte air- aired and was, as he wrote to me, Piers Morgan that he “cries every merely therapeutic application, as Testament text on All Saints Day port were glued to the television “astonished to see people gathered day.” Yet, through prayer and if the point were that we would all at my church. The reading, from watching the Warrens because around televisions in the bars and the love and support of other feel better about ourselves. Revelation 7, talks about how at they saw something they rarely restaurants of the airport” listening Christians, the Warrens are not The message is clear: Being a the end of time God will wipe see: people mourning well. People to the Warrens, unable “to take only working through their grief, Christian is a way to avoid suf- away every tear from their eyes. with hope. their eyes off the screen,” many they’re fi nding the grace to turn fering. Such nonsense brings As she read, she broke down in The Warrens didn’t deny their with beers in their hand. the suffering into an opportunity to mind Friedrich Nietzsche’s tears, overcome with the prom- pain, but they showed their view- Also astonishing was the War- to do good for others. saying that there were two great ise that our suffering and death, ers and us that their pain doesn’t rens’ honesty and willingness to Warren’s honesty made me European narcotics, alcohol and though very real, will not have defi ne them. What defi nes us share both Matthew’s pain and think about an especially harm- Christianity. the last word. takes place on the fi rst Easter their own. Warren quoted his ful phenomenon: preachers Of course, what’s being of- Though I don’t know her story Sunday. and teachers who would have us fered—faith as a means of pain nor can I imagine the pain of the It’s the stuff of astonishing hope. believe that Christianity is about avoidance—isn’t Christianity Warrens, we all share in hope. Mark Larson’s monthly maximizing human potential and at all, at least not the faith pro- And it’s this hope–grounded in © 2013 Prison Fellowship. Ston- column will resume in estreet is the voice of “Breakpoint,” the new “Refreshed” living “your best life now.” claimed in the scriptures, the faith the suffering, death, and resurrec- magazine next month. This comes in many guises, the whose chief symbol is an instru- tion of our Lord Jesus Christ–that a radio commentary, formerly featur- most famous of which is the so- ment of suffering and death, the ultimately distinguishes Christian ing the late Chuck Colson.

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MADISON, EL CAJON Advertising and Bulk Delivery Information (619) 668-5100 or 1-800-326-0795 www.christianexaminer.com SD December 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 5 East County plans New Year’s Day prayer effort on Mt. Helix By Lori Arnold also participating in a 40-day fast- their life. It was the center of the Caleb and Joshua time. I don’t want totype city where transformation ing effort, which was scheduled to culture.” you to see yourselves as small and is occurring and that in turn be- EL CAJON — Christian leaders end Nov. 20. Leeper reminded the group, insignifi cant in this move of God.” comes a model for San Diego and from across East County, including “It obviously is a process, but I mostly intercessors, that God called Invitations for the New Year’s beyond,” Griffi ths said. “I think elected offi cials, pastors and busi- think it’s time to launch the min- Aaron to consecrate himself by event, drafted by El Cajon’s new God is saying, ‘Now is the time.’ ness owners, will usher in 2014 with istry,” Griffi th said. washing himself, dressing in holy mayor, Bill Wells, are being ex- All the pieces are in place.” a 10 a.m. prayer gathering on New The preparation plan also garments and obeying His scrip- tended to leaders from all four Year’s Day atop Mount Helix, which includes the formation of a new tural outline for worship, just to The next meeting is set for 7 p.m. has sweeping views of all four cities. East County pastor’s group, led by later announce that only the Lord cities, plus county Supervisor Dec. 13 at Rock Church El Cajon, “We are inviting everybody to Chris Leeper of Unite San Diego, can consecrate His people. Dianne Jacob and all state and 808 Jackman St. come up to Mount Helix on New and Rolland Slade of Meridian “It means as a people we do federal representatives from the Year’s Day and stand under the Southern Baptist Church. our part and then God does what region. For more information, visit www. cross—the politicians, the lead- “They want to meet and go only he can do,” Leeper said. “In “The goal is to develop a pro- citytransformation.us. ers from the churches, and the deeper,” Griffi th said. “Then they a divine way He consecrates us. people from their congregations,” will host a monthly meeting to He does a work in us. But let me said Michael Griffi ths, one of the share what they have been hearing tell you, He will not do that work FREE organizers. weekly. We are asking the churches unless you are willing to do your “We are going to love over the to work together to saturate the side. It’s a covenant relationship Termite East County, the schools, the city entire East County in prayer. It … but if we pursue the heart and Inspection halls, the businesses, and we are will emerge out of the pastor’s the outworking of the holiness of going to ask God what we can do to- meetings as they go deeper and the heart (and) then pursue our Knowledgeable | Trained | Professional gether that we can’t do ourselves.” provide leadership.” roles in the community, everything The event is part of the ongoing At the grassroots level, nearly changes.” Christian Community Specials community outreach emanating two dozen people attended a Nov. Griffi ths then addressed the di- $42 monthly or $58 bi-monthly with service agreement from this summer’s 40 Days of 8 prayer and training meeting at verse group, commissioning them Hope for El Cajon. The original Rock Church. While addressing to think big. Exterior / Garage Service project, launched in June, in- that group, Leeper likened the New “What happens here is being Seniors 10% off any termite service volved a concerted prayer and Year’s gathering—at East County’s deposited into your life so that you ministry outreach along Second most visible landmark—to the can take it back to your group and 760.402.1189 Street. Since then leaders have biblical days of temple worship. your congregation and your Bible held monthly planning and prayer “The tabernacle itself was in the studies,” Griffi th said, “because meetings in advance of the widened very heart of Israel,” the former this is what God is doing. Don’t see event on New Year’s Day. Some are pastor said. “It was the center of yourselves as grasshoppers. This is “The People’s Choice” ‘Atheist mega-churches’ pop up across America, San Diego By Lori Arnold ebration of self but of the transfor- wide. Good luck with all that.” mational power of a living God. The irony, the professor said, is their SAN DIEGO — They arrive all revved “I don’t think these atheists are use of the word church, which means Providing excellent service up, singing, clapping to the rhythms of mocking us as much as they are per- “The Lord’s people” in Greek. spirited songs, listening to an inspiring forming parodies of Christian worship “To some limited extent, atheist and repairs since 1989 message and reveling in the wonder services,” said Glen G. Scorgie, PhD, gatherings can address these socio- of their “short lives.” Welcome to the a professor of Theology and Ethics at logical and psychological needs,” Quality | Timely Repairs Sunday Assembly. Bethel University in San Diego. Scorgie said. Satisfi ed Customers While the assemblies closely re- “It is not worthy of us feeling semble the thousands of weekly ‘offended.’ After all, as someone From belief to militancy Sunday morning worship services famously said, imitation is the su- Dr. James D. Smith III, a profes- UÊ7iÊ7œÀŽÊÜˆÌ Ê
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Books: From ducks to prayers, and from faith to fear By Lori Arnold The show primarily centers on Duck Commander Kitchen” cook- remember—and apply—method Crusade for Christ; Anne Graham the escapades of Robertson’s other book and several books by Uncle of prayer. Lotz, founder and president of An- ‘The Duck Commander three Bayou-bearded sons: Willie, Si Robertson, Phil’s philosophical- It also includes 70 daily devo- GeL Ministries and the daughter of who is now CEO of the company, waxing and story-yarning brother. tionals and prompts on how to Billy and Ruth Graham; Bob Coy, Devotional’ Jase and Jep, their families and Although the 400-page “The Duck put her Word-saturated prayer senior pastor at Calvary Chapel Those enamored with the call employees. Although the story line Commander Devotional” bears Alan’s method into practice. The goal of in Fort Lauderdale; Dan Carroll, of God—and ducks—might be the varies from week to week, a staple name, the entire family, plus some of the book is to help readers better senior pastor, Water of Life Com- perfect recipient for the new cam- of the show is communal prayer their employees, contribute understand how munity Church; Brandon Cox, oufl age-covered “The Duck Com- time as the extended family gathers to the motivational messages. devotional read- senior pastor Grace Hills Church; mander Devotional,” a 365-day around the dinner table. Each day’s entries feature an ing and prayer are Chuck Booher, senior pastor at inspirational book by Alan Robert- The wildly popular franchise— abbreviated message, Scripture central to a stron- Crossroads Christian Church; and son, a member of the uber-popular which logged the highest-rated and prayer. ger relationship David S. Dockery, president of Duck Dynasty clan made famous season opener on cable TV a few The devotional retails with God. Moore, Union University. by the A&E reality series. Alan, months back—has proven to be ad- for $16.99. www.imprints. a nationally recog- Woods, whose undergraduate a former pastor, is ept at marketing with the simonandschuster.biz/ nized Bible teach- degree came from Biola University, the clean-cut son of advent of a host of other howard. er and speaker, is the chairman of Woods Mastery Duck Commander Duck Dynasty offerings is president and Learning Foundation Inc. Also an founder Phil Rob- that include the Christmas ‘Whispers of Hope’ founder of Living evangelist, and speaker, Woods’ Proof Ministries. ertson and his wife, album, “Duck the Halls”; vision is to support students and Whether intended as a $14.99. www.bh- schools that promote Christian Kay. 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Bibles offer in-depth study, illustrations and audio technology By Lori Arnold resources accessible through Quick provides readers with a three-path The Bible Experience Response Codes (QR codes) which approach to study God’s Word: the NIV Live Jeremiah Study Bible include additional written materi- Fly-Over Route, the Direct Route Nominated for Au- als and video introductions pre- and the Scenic Route. dio Bible of the Year, Radio listeners across America pared by Jeremiah. For those seeking a quick intro- the package features familiar with the spiritual infl uence The Bible was scheduled to be duction to the Scriptures, the Fly- of Dr. David Jeremiah, senior pas- readings from near- unveiled Dec. 5 during a celebra- Over Route unveils the most im- ly 400 performers, tor at El Cajon’s Shadow Mountain tion gathering featuring Mercy Me portant events in the Bible in just Community Church and founder including the win- at Madison Square Garden. Pub- 40 readings, offering a fresh over- ners of 23 Gram- of Turning Point broadcast minis- lished by Worthy Publishing Group, view of how these events tell the tries, may have an interest in the mys, eight Emmys, the study Bible is available in seven story of God’s redemptive love. The fi ve Golden Globes bestselling author’s most signifi - distinct styles, including leather next approach is the Direct Route, cant project to date: The Jeremiah and three Oscars. and hardback. which provides 200 readings that Among the star-stud- Study Bible. It lists for $49.99. will help the reader develop a bet- The local pastor selected his fa- ded cast are Forest For more information, visit www. ter understanding of how God’s sto- Whitaker, Angela vorite version, the New King James, worthypublishing.com. ry develops through history. Finally, on which to build the new study edi- Bassett, Cuba Good- the Scenic Route allows for the ing Jr., Denzel and tion. This version is the one he uses exploration of new territory while Pastor John MacArthur’s resource The Wayfi nding Bible Pauletta Washington, LL Cool to preach on each Sunday morning discovering a richness and depth J, Blair Underwood and Bishop tool is now available in the NIV at Shadow Mountain. Chances are most Americans in God’s Word. Each approach uses Eddie L. Long. It is compiled on translation. This study Bible The Jeremiah Study Bible is the have at least one sitting on their a full-color visual guide to start the shelf collecting dust, although the 79 digitally mastered audio CDs. provides more than 20,000 notes, culmination of nearly fi ve decades route. national aver- charts, maps, outlines, and articles of exhaustive study and focuses on Supporting features of $124.99. www.mybibleexperience. age indicates as well as an overview of theology, three simple things: What does the The Wayfi nding Bible in- com. its closer to 4.4 and an index to key doctrines. 2,263 Bible say? 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Bible, more than 8,000 cross-ref- The Wayfi nding Bible, which has Yet study after study shows we’re erenced study notes meticulously 1,520 pages, lists for $34.99. not. compiled by Jeremiah throughout For more information, visit www. One of the more common rea- his ministry, and hundreds of arti- tyndale.com. cles and sidebars designed to sons given for not engaging the equip the reader best-selling book of all with supplemen- time is that we’re over- Several other Bible tal information whelmed by the con- options worth noting and application. tent. 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Famous bears, animated birds entertain, instruct little people By Lori Arnold The children’s Bible is an update million lives worldwide through in New York that drew a record- 2014. Each DVD focuses on an attri- to an introductory one released last standing-room-only crusades and breaking crowd. There Graham, bute Iesodo is trying to instill in his The Berenstain Bears year. TV specials, but who retired from slowed by age but still wise and followers, captured in the themes The stories are told through the public ministry while many of the alert, was moved to tears at the of love, joy and faith. $14.99. www. Storybook Bible eyes of the cubs and include vivid readers were just toddlers. spectacularly diverse audience that iesodo.com. The classically endearing Beren- illustrations, including the Lord’s Though out of the public eye for came to hear him preach. Martin stain Bears, chronicled in stories Supper. As the cubs listen to God’s most of the past decade, Graham then traces the spiritual icon’s life since 1962, take Word, they envision Bible hosted a nationally televised cru- back to his humble beginnings as on matters of characters to look and sade special in early November to a young boy growing up on a dairy faith with The act just like them. Their mark his 95th birthday. farm in Charlotte, N.C., with his Berenstain imagination comes to Martin, who authored the 1992 parents and four younger siblings. Bears Story- life through playful art- Graham biography for adult read- From there, he details Graham’s book Bible De- work on more than 200 ers titled “A Prophet with Honor,” mission—which began at age 27— luxe Edition, a illustrated pages. $24.99. adapts his previous effort to appeal to provide faith to those in need mixed-media www.zondervan.com. to readers 9 to 12. The book ap- throughout more than 185 coun- tries over the course of nearly 60 set designed proaches its subject with a heart- Jesus Storybook Bible for children ages 4 to 8. ‘Prophet With Honor: warming look at the evangelist’s years. The Bible, illustrated by Mike life, global infl uence and the traits The book also includes candid Children are treated to an ani- Berenstain and his late mother, The Billy Graham Story’ that make Graham so gifted—his black-and-white photos and quotes mated rendition of God’s Word Jan, highlights 23 Old and New Pre-teens are the target for a new unwavering faith, determination from Graham’s family, friends and thanks to recent updates to the Testament stories, and comes with biography of the most famous evan- and compassion for people every- colleagues, and other high-profi le bestselling Jesus Storybook Bible, an accompanying audio CD that gelist of our time. “Prophet With where. fi gures. $6.99. www.zonderkidz. now available in a four-volume vid- supplements each story, helping to Honor: The Billy Graham Story,” The biographer opens his latest eo set. guide little ones through the text as by William Martin, is designed to book with a monumental moment Created by author Sally Lloyd- they discover God’s message in the introduce ’tweens to a man whose in Graham’s inspiring career: his Jones and illustrator Jago, the four familiar Berenstain style. ministry has touched nearly 215 successful June 2005 crusade event DVDs— which can also be pur- chased individually—bring to life 21 stories from the Old Testament and 23 from the New Testament that appeared in the original Bible. ‘Iesodo’ David Suchet, a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award Christmas gift giving for children nominee, narrates each chapter. could go to the birds, courtesy of The stories begin with the creation “Iesodo,” a fi rst-ever New Testa- from the Book of Genesis and end ment-themed animated children’s with John’s dream of heaven from series. Debuting in October with the Book of Revelation. “Believe,” the series, (pronounced The audio component is also com- “Yay-Sa-Doe)” introduces children plemented by short, animated video to a cast of lovable, animated birds clips that help children appreciate and who share the teachings of Jesus comprehend each lesson. through stories with the universal In addition to the Moonbeam principles of loving one another, Award-winning Jesus Storybook conquering fear, sharing and being Bible, Lloyd-Jones has written two kind. other bestselling children’s Bibles, The birds live in a cypress tree on including the Gold Book Award- the shores of The Lake (Galilee), winning Baby’s First Bible. She has where they follow the teachings of also written many picture books, a particularly wise and insightful including “Song of the Stars” and, white dove named Iesodo, who is most recently “Thoughts to Make a representation of Jesus. Iesodo is Your Heart Sing.” a Japanese phrase that means “the Each Storybook DVD runs Way of Jesus.” about an hour. $39.96 for the four- The Los Angeles-based Zaya- disk set, $9.99 individually. www. Toonz LLC is an animation stu- jesusstorybookbible.com. dio dedicated to producing high- quality animated content to help enlighten, encourage and excite ‘The Perfect today’s children. Christmas Pageant’ The Zaya Toonz team has broad Noted Bible teacher Joyce Mey- experience in animation, with cred- er, who published her 100th book its on “Muppet Babies,” “My Little this year, turns her attention to the Pony Tales,” “Ed, Ed, and Eddy,” younger crowd with “The Perfect “Toy Story,” “Toy Story 2” and “A Christmas Pageant,” the fourth Bug’s Life.” offering in her Everyday Zoo chil- In addition to producing biblical- dren’s series. ly inspired story lines, Zaya-Toonz The book centers on the pre- desires to guide children, families pageant trials of Hayley Hippo, who and viewers on amazing adventures discovers the logistics of leading a through the Holy Land as a way to cast of artists isn’t easy. Thanks to experience the teachings of Jesus the wisdom of Pouch the Pelican, in a fun and creative way. As part Hayley is able to recapture the es- of this, the producers used topo- sence of the Christmas story even as graphical photos of Galilee in ani- she creates a dazzling production. mation backgrounds to stay true to The book is illustrated by the Holy Land setting. Mary Sullivan, who specializes in Three new “Iesodo” DVDs are child-oriented art. $15.99. www. expected to be released through joycemeyer.org. www.christianexaminer.com SD December 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 9

Christmas carol classics get make-overs; tribute to Graham By Lori Arnold hymn/carol is combined with a fa- songs that have been favorites of instrumentation such as hammer dul- of Billy Graham,” marks the miliar worship chorus. In another mine over the years,” Butler said. “I cimer, harmonium and kalimba. Even celebration of the evangelist’s ‘Christmas Worship’ third, lyrics of familiar choruses hope the CD brings holiday cheer makeshift instru- 95th birthday and his latest have been revised to refl ect the and blesses people as we head into ments such as coffee sermon series, “My Hope Fans of traditional Christmas Christmas season. The fi nal third the holiday season.” cans, kitchen pots America.” carols and worship music will no are brand-new, original songs to The track list includes “Sleigh and pans, drinking “Our sincere desire is longer have to choose help facilitate congre- Ride,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “I’ll glasses, children’s that this collection of which genre to en- gational worship during Be Home For Christmas,” “Have toys and an antique songs brings honor to Dr. joy after purchasing the Christmas season. Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” music box added to “Christmas Worship,” Graham and the cross of Joining Baloche on the “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” “The First the distinct instru- Christ that he has faithfully a collaborative proj- album are Aaron Shust on Noel” and “O Holy Night.” mentation. ect spearheaded by represented over his many “Follow That Star,” All Sons Several of the songs feature “In all reality, the years of ministry,” said singer-songwriter & Daughters on “King of South African vocalization, chant- inspiration for this album came from Paul Baloche. The Peter York, president of Capitol Heaven,” Kathryn Scott ing, horns and rhythmic percus- each of the individual songs; each CMG Label Group. “This project three-time Dove on “This Is Love,” Onaje sion, while others are stripped one evokes a different aspect of the Award-winning art- was written and recorded out of Jefferson on “Offering” down to the acoustic guitar. Christmas experience to me,” said great respect and appreciation ist and worship pas- and Jennifer Holm on “Prepare Him “These songs are beautiful on Eric Owyoung, founder of Future of tor masterfully creates a project for this incredible man and his Room.” The album also fea- their own so I felt Forestry. “There are some key moments message of hope to the world.” that pays homage to the cherished tures additional vocals by Rita they didn’t need a throughout the album where I had to Christmas classics of old, while up- Participating artists, who all Baloche, who wrote “Prepare lot of instrumenta- interpret these songs so that they could have a special connection to Gra- dating them with modern worship Him Room” and “Follow That tion, plus, I wanted exist in the dynamic and emotional ways choruses. ham, are Michael W. Smith, Israel Star” for the album. my fans to have a I’ve always wanted them to.” Houghton, Kari Jobe, Newsboys, Baloche said his goal was to cre- The track list also personal Christmas The track list includes “Silent ate a Christmas album that would Matthew West, Tommy Coomes includes adaptations on message from me,” Night,” “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring,” Band, Nichole Nordeman, To- minister to and resource the such Christmas standards Butler said. “Carol of the Bells,” “O Come All Ye church, while helping to center byMac, Darlene Zschech, Amy as “Oh Come All Ye In addition to the Faithful” and “Still, Still, Still.” $6. Grant and Lacey Sturm. Featured its people during the frenetic holi- Faithful,” “Angels We Have eight traditional www.futureofforestry.com. day season. The result is an album songs include “We Believe,” “The Heard on High,” “Joy To the World/ carols, the album features two Cross is my Confession,” “Be My packed with accessible Christmas Shout For Joy,” “Hark the Herald original songs, including “Happy songs that help create a worship en- ‘My Hope: Songs Rescue,” “Jesus Take All of Me,” Angels Sing/King of Heaven” and Holidays,” described as an “ardent “Broken Pieces” and “City on our vironment familiar to congregants “Oh Come Emmanuel.” $11.99. urban groove ornamented with Inspired by the and fi rst-time visitors alike. Knees.” www.integritymusic.com. riffs of cool jazz guitar.” $10. www. Message and Mission In addition to the music tribute, “We all love the content of Christ- jonathanbutler.com. mas carols, but often they don’t fa- of Billy Graham’ the album coincides with the “My cilitate a vertical expression of wor- ‘Merry Christmas to You’ Looking beyond the seasonal Hope America with Billy Graham” ship towards the Lord,” Baloche Cape Cod native and Grammy ‘Advent Christmas’ collections, a new proj- evangelistic outreach, said in news release. “So the idea of Award-nominated recording artist San Diego-based Future of Forestry ect—features some which included a this album was to take classic Christ- Jonathan Butler joins the Christ- gets into the updating mode as well of the biggest names broadcast television mas carols that we all enjoy singing mas album parade with “Merry with the release of “Advent Christmas in Christian music— special and “The and combine them with modern Christmas to You,” a 10-track offer- EP Volume 3,” its own alternative inter- coming together in a Reason for My Hope” worship choruses to encourage ing that boasts his trademark cool pretation of traditional carols. tribute to “America’s book.” The album worship all throughout the Christ- jazz and gospel. To create the project, the band Pastor.” “My Hope: retails for $13.99. www. mas season.” “Christmastime is a special time, enlisted live violin, viola and cello Songs Inspired by the myhopethealbum. In a third of the songs, a classic and I wanted to record some of the musicians merging with world-music Message and Mission com. 10 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • December 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com

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Emmanuel Faith Community The Journey of Christmas “Joy to the NOV 28 • THURSDAY DEC 5-8 • THU-SUN 2013 Youth Christmas Show “A Christ- Church, 639 E. 17th Ave., Escondido • World” with special music by Wes Hamp- ton of the Gaither Vocal Band. Sat. 5pm Thanksgiving dinner served at The Salva- “Bethlehem Story,” an interactive mas Carol.” Sat. 5pm & Sun. 3pm. 3598 efcc.org, (760) 745-2541 & Sun. 9 & 10:45am. Shadow Mountain tion Army Oceanside, 11am-1pm, 3935 walk through the streets of Jerusalem, Talbot St., Point Loma • (619) 224-6263, DEC 14 • SATURDAY Community Church, 2100 Greenfi eld Lake Blvd., Oceanside • (760) 631-8212 6-9pm, Faith Chapel, 9400 Campo Rd., westminstersd.org Drive, El Cajon • (619) 440-1802, Spring Valley. Free • (619) 461-7451, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” Broadway- Rock Church hosts Toys for Joy, commu- NOV 29-DEC 24 shadowmountain.org fchapel.org style musical, 6pm nightly. City View nity service event • therocksandiego.org “A Christmas Carol,” live 1940s radio play, Church, 8404 Phyllis Place, San Diego. San Diego Women’s Connection lun- DEC 24 • TUESDAY Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego DEC 6 • FRIDAY $5 • (858) 560-1870, CityViewSD.com cheon, featuring Carrie Payne, 11:30am- “Family Christmas Eve Services, 3, 4, • cygnettheatre.com, (619) 337-1525 1:30pm,, Best Western Seven Seas, Christmas Under the Stars event with DEC 8 • SUNDAY 5 & 6pm. Emmanuel Faith Community 411 Hotel Circle S., San Diego • (619) NOV 29-DEC 29 Astronomer Spike Psarris presenting a Church, 639 E. 17th Ave., Escondido • Christmas message, 5-9pm. Nativity pet- Children’s Choir Christmas Musical, 670-3833 Lamb’s Players “Festival of Christmas,” 6pm, Emmanuel Faith Community efcc.org, (760) 745-2541 ting zoo, Christmas carolers, Christmas Carols by Candlelight Family Christmas Lamb’s Players Theatre, Coronado • Church, 639 E. 17th Ave., Escondido • Candlelight Christmas Eve Services. 2, cookies & more. Creation & Earth History Concert with Billy Ray Cyrus, 8pm. Also lambsplayers.org, (619) 437-6000 efcc.org, (760) 745-2541 Museum, 10946 Woodside Ave. N, San- featuring Mary James, Stephen Bishop, 4 & 6pm. Shadow Mountain Community DEC 1 • SUNDAY tee • (619) 599-1104, creationsd.org DEC 9 • MONDAY Steve Vaus. CA Center for the Arts, 340 Church, 2100 Greenfi eld Drive, El Cajon N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $29- • (619) 440-1802, shadowmountain.org St. Stephen’s Cathedral COGIC hosts “An EFCC Women’s Christmas Elegance, The Jubilee Christmas Tour with Legacy 65 • 1-800-988-4253, artcenter.org/ Evening with Charles Spurgeon,” a dramatic 6:30pm. Emmanuel Faith Community Five, Greater Vision & Booth Brothers, 7pm. DEC 27-28 • FRI-SAT th performances production featuring Dave Aranda-Richards, Church, 639 E. 17 Ave., Escondido • Liberty Baptist Church, 1000 Bison Ave., Ignition Student Conference with Clayton 6pm. Main Sanctuary, 5825 Imperial Ave., efcc.org, (760) 745-2541 Newport Beach. $20-30. By IMC Concerts DEC 14-15 • SAT-SUN King, Chris Simning, Firefl ight, Flame San Diego. Free • (619) 262-2671 • 1-800-965-9324, imcconcerts.com DEC 6-8 • FRI-SUN The Journey of Christmas “Joy to the & more. Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego. $69-80. By California Southern DEC 3 • TUESDAY Living Nativity, drive-thru or walk-thru, DEC 12-22 World” with guest artist, Drew Cline. Sat. 5pm & Sun. 9 & 10:45am. Shadow Baptist Convention • (559) 256-0859, th 6-8pm, Lifeway Church, 1120 Highland Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” The 6 annual “California Christmas” night Mountain Community Church, 2100 studentignition.com of seasonal songs and gospel music. A Dr., Vista. Free • lifewaychurchvista.com, Musical, Birch North Park Theatre • (760) 724-2280 sdmt.org, (858) 560-5740 Greenfi eld Drive, El Cajon • (619) 440- JAN 1 • WEDNESDAY live recording with Aqua Quartet, Timothy 1802, shadowmountain.org Spell, Shara McKee, Karen Harding, Chris DEC 7 • SATURDAY DEC 13 • FRIDAY Prayer gathering atop Mt. Helix, 10am, Higginbottom, Tyler Sullivan and more. DEC 15 • SUNDAY led by local Christian church and busi- Deck the Halls with Balls & Dolls 2013 REJOICE! 2013 Concert Series Christ- 7pm, Anchor Church, 1765 Pentecost Annual Mt. Helix Sing-along Christmas ness leaders • citytransformation.us Community Event with gospel music, car mas Concert with Joyful Noise Choir & Way, San Diego. $4.95/$8.95 • face- Caroling, 6:30-8pm, Mt. Helix Amphithe- show, food, crafts, face painting & more, Pacifi c Sound, 7pm. Lakeside Community JAN 16 • THURSDAY book.com/aquaquartet atre. Parking and shuttle from the San 12noon. Martin Luther King Jr. Commu- Presbyterian Church, 9908 Channel Rd., DEC 4 • WEDNESDAY Lakeside • (619) 443-1021 Miguel Fire Station • mthelixpark.org, Men With a Purpose, with Dr. Ivan Filby nity Park & Rec Center, 6401 Skyline (619) 741-4363 speaking. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by My Therapist ‘SEZ’ #80 Responsive Drive, San Diego • (619) 713-0741 Carols by Candlelight Family Christmas Con- Hilton, 1515 Hotel Circle, San Diego, DEC 16-24 vs Reactive Relationships with Dr. Joe “Christmas at the Horton,” outreach and cert with Jose Feliciano, 8pm. Also featuring $20 • (619) 222-3688 Price, 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, 11330 fl ash mob, 1-5pm, Horton Plaza second Mary James, Stephen Bishop, Steve Vaus. Lamb’s Players “An American Christ- Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000 FEB 9 • SUNDAY level. Christmas caroling CA Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido mas,” 6:30pm nightly, Hotel del Coro- DEC 5 • THURSDAY Blvd., Escondido. $29-65 • 1-800-988- nado ballroom. Dinner and show • Freedom Singers in concert, 6pm. Faith West Coast Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7pm. 4253, artcenter.org/performances lambsplayers.org, (619) 437-6000 Bible Fellowship, 9971 Mission Gorge Family Connections Christian Adoptions CA Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido DEC 13-15 • FRI-SUN DEC 17 • TUESDAY Rd., Santee. Love offering • (619) 596- Information Session. 6-8pm, 3150 Pio Blvd., Escondido. $19-29 (members), 0296, (619) 442-5941 Pico Dr., Ste. 105, Carlsbad , free • $22-32 (nonmembers) • 1-800-988- “It’s A Wonderful Life,” musical stage pro- City Ballet’s Messiah Sing-Along, 7pm. fcadoptions.org, (760) 730-9576 4253, artcenter.org/performances duction produced by the Village Church Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway Ste. FEB 13 • THURSDAY 600, San Diego • (619) 235-9500, “A Voice for Life” with Lila Rose of spreckels.net Live Action, 7-9pm, St. Michael’s DEC 18 • WEDNESDAY Parish, Poway. By Life Choices Poway • lifechoicespoway.org South Bay Christian Women’s Connection Monthly Lunch Meeting, 11:30am, Chula FEB 13-15 • THU-SAT Vista Golf Course Restaurant, 4475 Bonita Gospel Music Festival with The Hoppers, Rd., Bonita, $17 • (619) 422-1628 Wes Hampton, Booth Brothers, Legacy DEC 19 • THURSDAY Five, Collingsworth Family & more. Grand Canyon University Arena, 3300 West Professional Women’s Fellowship, break- Camelback, Phoenix. Various costs. By fast meeting. 7:30-9am. Handlery Hotel, IMC Concerts • (602) 639-8999 950 Hotel Circle N., San Diego • pwfsd. org/meetings.php FEB 16 • SUNDAY Men With a Purpose, with Bill Armstrong The Collingsworth Family “The Lord is speaking. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree by Good” tour, 5pm. Skyline Church, 11330 Hilton, 1515 Hotel Circle, San Diego, Campo Rd., La Mesa. $16-25 • (619) $20 • (619) 222-3688 442-5941, (619) 660-5000

…at Emmanuel Faith! EMMANUEL: God With Us A Christmas musical celebration with the EFCC Music & Worship Arts Ministry Friday, December 13sPM Saturday, December 14sPM 3UNDAY $ECEMBERsPM Admission is free with a ticket. Family Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, December 24 s  PM

Other Christmas Events 7OMENS#HRISTMAS%LEGANCEs&RIDAY $ECEMBER PM #HILDRENS#HOIRS#HRISTMAS-USICALs3UNDAY $ECEMBER PM &AMILY#OOKIE$ECORATINGs&RIDAY $ECEMBER PM 3ONGSOF#HRISTMAS#ONCERTs3ATURDAY $ECEMBER PM Visit www.efcc.org for more info! Emmanuel Faith Community Church 639 E. 17th Ave., Escondido, CA (760) 745-2541 | www.efcc.org www.christianexaminer.com SD December 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 11

Ministry’s toy handout The Parker Foundation. who released the 1992 blockbuster ily. Members of the military will be The grant will be used to help hit “Achy Breaky Heart,” headlines honored during the program. In is planned for Dec. 7 fund Advocate University, the non- on Saturday. In addition to his endur- addition, the church is adopting SAN DIEGO — Foundation 61 Inc., profi t agency’s volunteer training ing Christmas classic, Feliciano is also several military families this year. a faith-based community outreach to program. As many as 600 new vol- known for exceptional guitar skills and Tickets are $5 and may be purchased youth, will host Deck the Halls with unteers will be trained to advocate his hits “Light My Fire,” “California online. Admission is free for active Balls and Dolls 2013 at noon Dec. 7 on behalf of foster youth as part of Dreamin’,” and “Chico and The Man.” military and their immediate families. at Martin Luther King Jr. Community the organization’s accelerated vol- Also appearing will be Stephen The church is located at 8404 Park and Recreation Center. unteer recruitment efforts. Bishop and Steve Vaus, a veteran Phyllis Place. The free event will include a toy Graduates of Advocate University, Local Christian musician Mary James, singer-songwriter, who also serves on For more information, visit www. giveaway, gospel music featuring local which this year celebrates its 30th anni- an Inspirational Country Music Award the Poway City Council. cityviewsd.com or call (858) 560- artists and dancers, a car show with the versary, are empowered by the Juvenile winner, will appear at the Dec. 13 and Tickets are $29 to $65. 1870. Kingdom Car Club, crafts, face painting Dependency Court to provide intensive 14 Carols by Candlelight sharing the The center is located at N. Escon- and opportunity drawings for bicycles, and individual advocacy to San Diego Escondido stage with Jose Feliciano dido Blvd. Youth troupe presents skateboards and other items. Food will County foster children who have en- and Billy Ray Cyrus. For more information, visit www. be available. tered an overburdened dependency artcenter.org/performances or call ‘A Christmas Carol’ Assemblywoman Shirley Weber system due to parental abuse, neglect, Feliciano, Cyrus to 1-800-988-4253. POINT LOMA — The Vanguard (D-San Diego) will speak. or abandonment. headline carol event Youth Theatre will produce Charles The center is located at 6401 Sky- Voices for Children will provide ESCONDIDO — Local Inspirational Home is celebrated Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Dec. line Drive. 1,250 court appointed special advo- Country Music Award winner Mary 7 and 8 at Westminster Presbyterian For more information, visit www. cates, or CASA, volunteers to 2,100 in local production Church. James will appear in concert 8 p.m. foundation61.com or call (619) abused children during the course of SAN DIEGO — City View Church The performances are set for 5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at California Center 713-0741. this fi scal year, which ends June 30, will present “I’ll Be Home For Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. 2014. There are approximately 5,100 for the Arts, Escondido in the 24th Christmas,” a heart-stirring story of The cast members are all children, $25,000 grant for foster children living in San Diego Annual Carols by Candlelight. Event a family living in New York City dur- from Tiny Tim to the veritable old County foster care each year, with headliners will be Jose Feliciano and ing World War II, at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 grouch Mr. Scrooge. Voices for Children more than 300 children on an urgent Billy Ray Cyrus. and 8. The church is located at 3598 SAN DIEGO — Voices for Chil- waiting list year around—children who The concert is presented by KUSI The Broadway-style musical pro- Talbot St. dren, which advocates for foster desperately need a CASA. and 105.7 The Walrus. duction includes live orchestra, full For ticket information, vis- children in the legal system, had For more information, visit www. Feliciano, who wrote “Feliz Navidad,” choir, drama, choreography and a it www.westminstersd.org or call been awarded a $25,000 grant from speakupnow.org. will take the stage Friday, while Cyrus, message of hope for the entire fam- (619) 224-6263.

Prepare your hearts for Christmas and join the Creation Museum as Astronomer Spike Psarris presents a Christmas message on the Universe and the Star of Bethlehem at 6pm & 7:30pm. Activities include: Nativity Petting Zoo, Christmas Carolers, Christmas Cookies, Hot Cider, Bookstore Sale, and More.

7OODSIDE!VE. 3ANTEE #!s  WWW#REATION3$ORG 12 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • December 2013 SD www.christianexaminer.com ‘Christmas at the Horton’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ ing for all generation. For more information, call outreach includes caroling Donations of canned goods (760) 724-2280 or visit www.lifeway- at Village Church will be accepted for distribution churchvista.com. Christian Examiner staff report mas CDs, recorded by a friend RANCHO SANTA FE — The Vil- through the Journey Church food in Kansas, that they are asking lage Church Community Theater pantry. Donations sought for will present a fully staged musical SAN DIEGO — A local couple participants to present as gifts to Gina Seashore, known locally as homeless gift bags involved in prayer ministry at random shoppers. production of “It’s A Wonderful That Music Lady, will be leading downtown businesses is hosting “Can we go into the mall with Life” on Dec. 13 to 15 at The Vil- the caroling supported by a group CARLSBAD — Fill-a-Belly, a a holiday outreach, “Christmas the heart of a priest?” she asked. lage Church. of musicians. grassroots effort to hold a weekly at the Horton,” from 1 to 5 p.m. The couple is also seeking food Performances will be 7:30 p.m. Free, hot coffee and cocoa will meal for North County’s homeless, Friday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 7. and other gift cards to bless the be available and SPRITES (a local is seeking donations for its annual and 2 p.m. Sunday. The event will held on the sec- visitors. mother-daughter philanthropic Christmas Present Project. The play follows the heart-warm- This year’s goal is to collect 200 ond level of Horton Plaza, near the “We are just looking for a dem- group) will provide free, baked ing saga of George Bailey, a beloved Christmas bags for men and 100 for giant chess boards outside of The onstration of love, unconditional goods. Santa will be visiting from resident of the fi ctional Bedford women. Participants are asked to Gap. love,” she said. “We just want to the North Pole to hear the wishes Falls whose dreams of escape and purchase the items, place them in a David and Ann Clark said the give extravagantly, give prayers for of the younger carolers. adventure have been repeatedly bag that is easy to transport and la- event will include a worship team everyone by name.” Parking and shuttles will be avail- quashed by the notions of family bel the bag so that organizers know that will lead participants in Christ- The Clarks are urging Chris- able next to the San Miguel Fire obligations and civic duty. Thanks Station at 10105 Vivera Drive in La whether it’s for a man or woman. mas carols throughout the mall. tians while at the mall, to offer to to his guardian angel Clarence, Bai- Mesa beginning at 6:15 pm. The list of acceptable hygiene items “There’s going to be a corporate serve the other guests by carrying ley is able to rise from his despair. includes toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, packages, helping mothers with For more information visit www. singing, almost like a fl ash mob, of Tickets are $15 for preferred deodorant, large pack of baby wipes, children to shop or offering to mthelixpark.org or call (619) 741- people singing Christmas carols,” seating and $10 for general seating. biodegradable soap with a plastic have lunch people they meet. 4363. said Ann Clark. “The way Horton Children age 12 and under will be bag, comb or brush, lip moisturizer, Offering prayers for the business Plaza was developed in the very admitted for $5. sunscreen, lotion, perfume or body owners and employees is another Lifeway Church to beginning was for great acoustics.” The church is located at 6225 spray. Needed clothing items are knit option. Clark said groups of singers will Paseo Delicias. present live nativity caps, socks, gloves, scarves, sunglasses “We feel like there is going to be be staged throughout the mall. For more information, visit www. VISTA — Lifeway Church will and watches. Miscellaneous goodies so many opportunities that God is As part of the outreach, the villagechurchcommunitytheater. present the story of Jesus Christ’s can include pop-top canned soup, nu- going to speak to your own heart Clarks, whose heart is for the org or call (858) 756-2441, ext. 128. birth in a joyous and beautiful way tritional snacks, books, playing cards, where you can say, ‘I can do that.’ marketplace, have 5,000 Christ- through Scripture, sound, and mu- dice and dominoes. We just want it to be a day of just Caroling sing-along to sic for the whole family. Witness a Each bag should include a showing the love of Jesus through living recreation of the Nativity and Christmas card with a note, but no friendship.” be held on Mt. Helix experience the true meaning and personal information or cash. The project, the Clarks said, is LA MESA — Sounds of the sea- spirit of Christmas. Bags must be dropped off by a perfect outreach for Bible study son will emanate from the Mt. He- The performances will be held Dec. 13. Tax receipts must be asked WE TEACH groups or small fellowships. lix Park Amphitheatre on Sunday, Dec. 6 to 8 from 6 to 8p.m. nightly. for at the time of delivery. SKIN CARE “It’s an open invitation to come Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm during Visitors may drive through or park For more information, including and participate in a way that God Mary Kay has a proven effective the annual Sing-along Christmas and walk through the production which drop-off details, send an email to skin care program for you. All speaks to your own heart,” she Caroling. This free, family event will take place at 1120 Highland Dr., fi [email protected] or call (541) basic skin care products are non- said. will be an evening of memory mak- Vista. Admission is free. 977-7947. comedogenic and clinically tested David Clark said he is excited by for skin irritancy and allergy. the doors that have been opened Call today! for the outreach. Bethlehem revisited in Spring Valley Sandy Hertzberg “Each step that we step into this (619) 265-0138 we’ve just seen His hand touch our Christian Examiner staff report family are the big stars. Independent Beauty Consultant shoulder and say, ‘Keep going.’ “People are free to come whenever It’s just been precious,” he said. SPRING VALLEY, Calif. — Bethle- they’d like and stay for as long as they hem Story 2013, an interactive experi- want, although they will defi nitely ence depicting the eve of Jesus’ birth, want to stay long enough for Mary and will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. Joseph to come through,” Elrod said. 5 to 8 at Faith Chapel. Last year, more than 200 people In addition to Joseph, Mary, Baby worked on the project with at least 5,000 Jesus and angels, the free walk-through people visiting Bethlehem. event features storytellers, bakers, “This year we have more people brick-makers and tanners. Children involved and are expecting 10,000 will also be able to play games and pet visitors,” Elrod said. animals as they get to know Bethlehem The concept for the Christmas out- residents. reach came from Senior Pastor Brian “Last year was the fi rst year we put Ross, who visited a similar event at on Bethlehem Story and it was a huge Journey of Faith Church in Manhat- success,” said Ryan Elrod, the church’s A woodcarver works in his shop in tan Beach. worship arts pastor. “It was literally an Faith Chapel’s recreation of the town of “We want this to be a gift to our com- all-year project, from writing parts, Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. munity, therefore we don’t charge any construction of the city, making every admission,” Elrod said. costume, and working with all the to recreate a little part of a city.” “It was awesome to see people last townspeople.” Music will also play a role. year come through multiple nights Ed Jarrell, director and producer of “There may be some traditional to see things they missed or that they the event, spends most of his year work- Christmas carols outside of Bethlehem didn’t have time for. This is really a fresh ing on the single production. while waiting in line to enter the city; way to see the true story of Christmas.” “The entire set was, of course, built however, within Bethlehem all music The church is located at 9400 new last year but we were able to save and entertainment will be ‘Bethlehem’ Campo Road. most, if not all, for this year,” Elrod style,” he said, offering fl utes as a clue. said. “We are adding onto it. It’s a Although animals are big draw, For more information, visit www. huge construction job as we’re trying especially for the children, the Holy fchapel.org or call (619) 461-7451. Rock Church to sponsor annual toy drive POINT LOMA — More than get a toy this Christmas, Toys For Christmas gifts...so many people 12,000 people are expected to at- Joy means a lot for a parent who came out and acted so generous, it tend the annual Toys for Joy event might not have a job or is unem- was a no brainer.” at Abraham Lincoln High School ployed,” said San Diego City Coun- Last year 2,500 volunteers helped on Saturday, December 14 from 9 cil President Tony Young. to distribute almost 10,000 toys, a.m. to 2 p.m. Toys for Joy began more than a over 196,000 articles of clothing, Seventeen years in the running, decade ago, in partnership with and 14,000 bags of groceries. families start lining up before the Victory Outreach Church in San Di- In addition to this year’s expect- sun rises for an opportunity to pick ego. At that time, the Rock Church ed 10,000 toys, 80,000 pounds of up toys, clothing and groceries for did not exist and it was Miles Ahead food and 200,000 articles of cloth- the holidays. Ministry that spearheaded the ing that will be distributed to fami- Not only will children ages 0 to event. lies in need, there will also be free 11 receive a free toy but families “We started this event four years lunch, clothing, groceries, and live will have the opportunity to receive before we started the church,” said entertainment including JR Crew, a free lunch, clothing, groceries and Rock Church senior pastor Miles children’s fun zone and more. The entertainment. Many volunteers, McPherson. “This event is one of event is free and open to the com- sponsors, and community partners my favorites because you see peo- munity. work together to spread pervasive ple who have a great need. For 16 hope through this signifi cant event. years, we saw a need in the commu- For more information, visit toys- “There’s some kids that will not nity for basic things like toys and for-joy.org. www.christianexaminer.com SD December 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 13

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DENIED DISABILITY? from the muggy skies of the nation’s capital and stuffy airport concourses. As Social Security Disability and SSI the new mommy unwrapped gifts, their collective brood hooted and giggled UÊ ÀiiÊ œ˜ÃՏÌ>̈œ˜ UÊ œÊviiÊ՘iÃÃÊޜÕÊ܈˜ as they enjoyed their own knee-high, UÊ œ“«>ÃȜ˜>ÌiÊ UÊ 7ˆ˜˜ˆ˜}Ê`ˆÃ>LˆˆÌÞÊV>ÃiÃÊ peer-rich community. Ài«ÀiÃi˜Ì>̈œ˜ vœÀʜÛiÀÊÓäÊÞi>Àà “While I had just come off a ‘prestigious’ trip and time in D.C., Joseph F. Massa, J.D. nothing I had done or been part of Social Security Disability Advocate was near as transformative as what £‡nÇLJxÎn‡nÓÓÓÊUÊÜÜÜ°œÀ>˜}i`ˆÃ>LˆˆÌÞ°Vœ“ was unfolding right in my backyard. This is what it means to live incar- nationally in the way God entered the human neighborhood in Jesus.” Such is worship at NieuCommuni- HEIDA’S A/C & HEATING ties, an alternative church that often serves on its knees, helping to redeem Special events such as this baby shower augment the intentional living by Residential | Commercial Golden Hill from its previous days as members of NieuCommunities. Its member serve on local boards, volunteer in “Heroin Hill” or the “Garbage Dump” group homes, mentor, teach and fi ll in wherever there is a need. Installation Service & Repair to a thriving neighborhood where residents are learning to live, play and church in this high-commitment, will see a mom walking the streets of All Makes - All Models serve together. Huckins described it deep-community and radically lo- our neighborhood pushing a stroller not as a Christian label, but a “shared calized way that we attempt are and sense an urge to invite them to those who see following Jesus as share a meal, cup of coffee or trip to Free Estimates on Installs life of discipleship in a specifi c place or neighborhood.” something that requires submitting the park,” her husband said. “As this (619) 447-4744 Since the Lord led the believers to everything to the rule and reign of has happened time and time again, we the urban neighborhood fi ve years ago Jesus,” Huckins said, adding that have found that young moms are an Family Operated for 35 Years as part of a network of communities the vow includes such things as extremely lonely and isolated demo- Lic. #481051 founded 13 years ago by Rob Yackley, money, shared life or housing, con- graphic in our neighborhood. They the San Diego NieuCommunities’ 30 sumerism, political allegiance and are overwhelmed by the transition, or so members serve in addiction re- family values. “Most have a heart running on very little sleep and—in a covery homes by offering life coaching for an ordered, monastic way of life culture that values independence over and resume building; provide micro- that is deeply rooted in spiritual dis- interdependence—many go it alone.” fi nancing to refugees seeking to start ciplines and contemplation.” The situation prompted Jan their own business as they transition Huckins to start an informal to a new culture; help to launch the Outside the four walls brunch for the women and their neighborhood Farmer’s Market and Unlike the traditional Western children every Friday morning. create a new art and craft collective; church model that establishes con- “There is a new story unfolding mentor teenagers through a com- gregational programs and then in our neighborhood and it hap- munity program; teach English as a invites the community to partici- pens to be most often taking place Second Language; offer support and pate, NieuCommunities launches in our backyard,” Huckins said. relationships to the elderly and stand ministries based on neighborhood beside and guide many of the young needs. For more information, visit www. families calling Golden Hill home. “It’s not uncommon that my wife nieucommunities.org. “We seek to not only inhabit the places Jesus would, but we trust that our faithful presence actually gives a face to Jesus to a watching world,” Huckins said. “How we live in our neighborhood, our context, will be one of the ways our neighbors see Jesus.”

Undeniable presence Huckins, who, with his wife, Jan, joined the staff four years ago, also sits on the Neighborhood Council, as does another NieuCommunities member. While much of their focus is on Women affi liated with NieuCommunities pray over a baby during a recent missional outreach to the community, gathering in their Golden Hill neighborhood. The alternative congregation is NieuCommunities works to center its impacting the community through a committed lifestyle that is not tied to a people in a monastic, refl ective lifestyle church building. that features a home-based Sunday worship gathering, a weekly prayer night, apprenticeship training and one- A transformational leader on-one mentoring. The community As a bivocational leader in San ily to San Diego County leaders. also holds a weekly potluck meal and Diego’s NieuCommunities, Jon The Global Immersion Project: A Personal Injury hosts soccer and volleyball leagues as Huckins funds his local work program that seeks to cultivate every- the local recreation center. through speaking, writing, con- day peacemakers through immer- & Accident Cases Other NieuCommunities are located sulting and other academic av- sion in global confl ict. Participants in Long Beach, Seattle, Omaha, Dal- enues. Although his educational enroll in three-month experiential las, Boston and Vancouver, as well as — 2013 San Diego Magazine: TOP LAWYERS IN SAN DIEGO — credentials are impressive, Huck- Learning Labs that culminate in two- the countries of Spain and South Africa. ins often feels more comfortable week immersion experiences, the Each of the communities is affi liated as a student of the streets. next one set for Israel and Palestine s Auto/Bike Accidents with Church Resource Ministries. “While I love academia—and in the spring. “We hope to walk with people to- still fi nd myself in it quite of- Books: “Teaching Through the wards Jesus who would otherwise never ten—my best training has come Art of Storytelling” (Zondervan/ s Slip & Fall Accidents walk through the doors of a church in the classroom of real-life rela- YouthSpecialties, 2011); “Thin building,” Huckins said. tionships with those all over the Places: Six Postures for Creating Everyone in the community lives globe. Whether right here in my and Practicing Missional Commu- s Dog Bites within a 7- by 10-block area east of neighborhood or half way across nity,” with Rob Yackley (The House downtown and bordered between the globe in a war-torn village, it Studio, 2012); and “Good News Balboa Park to the north and High- has been the people who are ac- in the Neighborhood: A 6-Week s Wrongful Death way 94 to the south. Although some tually living out the life of Jesus Curriculum for Groups,” with Jon FREE consultation members—the Huckins and their in real time and space who have Huckins and Adam McLane (The children, Ruby, 3, and Rosie, 7 months, brought about the most transfor- Youth Cartel, 2012). included—share living quarters, most More than 35 years experience mation in me.” Conferences: Soularize, In- John B. Little have their own homes. His transformational experi- habit, Youth Specialities’ Nation- “To be honest, unless we lived in ence also includes: al Youth Worker’s Convention, Attorney at Law No attorney fees until you win! the same place where we serve, stuff Missional Leadership Cohort: Christianity21 and Sentralized. like this just wouldn’t happen,” said A developing project for pastors, Callahan, Little & Sullivan Huckins, who is bi-vocational, as is Jan. leaders and practitioners who For more information, visit Their approach is similar to that are looking to integrate some of www.jonhuckins.net. 2533 South Coast Highway, Suite 280, Cardiff, CA 92007 found in the New Testament church NieuCommunities key values of Huckins will share his vision North County 760.633.3332 where personal sacrifi ce was the norm community, leadership and mis- on serving others at 10:30 a.m. as believers pressed through in a united sion into their ministries. It is 18 Dec. 15 at Narratives Church, 450 San Diego 858.481.6111 desire to emulate Christ. months long and offered primar- Fletcher Parkway in El Cajon. “Most who choose to express the www.christianexaminer.com SD December 2013 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 15 About face Youth mime group creates handiwork with God’s Word By Lori Arnold

So how do you share the gospel when you don’t have the words? For 15 years, Samuel Hughes has used his hands—and the muscles in his face. Now he is training other young people to do the same. “We want to be the example of how young people should look, not out of pride, but out of a love for God and his standards,” Samuel Hughes, who has been said Hughes, youth director of involved with AIM San Diego West AIM San Diego West, a national since the age of 7, is now youth creative arts ministry that uses director for the ministry. mime, drama, dance and practical service as an evangelistic outreach the highly transient nature of the tool. “We believe you cannot make program, in which just 20 percent Members of AIM San Diego perform on Pasadena street corners on the eve of a previous Rose Parade. a difference until you are differ- stay after three or four years, ent.” Founded in 1998, Action Hughes remained, evolving into a “They fi nd a personal faith in my students give a Bible study and stepped in to take our judgment, Impact Ministries also has teams student leader. At 17 he became as- God and a way to share their faith discover their ability to study and and our life after being saved,” in Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, sistant director and last year, at age to others. They fi nd that they can apply it for themselves.” Hughes said. “Normally when ex- Wyoming, Maryland, Oklahoma 21, Hughes was named director. study the bible and are challenged plaining this whole message to peo- and Virginia. “I knew I loved being on the weekly in their faith and to grow Wisdom into action ple it’s a long conversation, which Hughes knew there was some- team and sharing God’s Word in in their relationship with God.” Students are then able to pres- people are not willing to have. thing different about AIM as early mime,” Hughes said. “I saw a lot of The primary discipleship ent what they’ve learned through “By setting the gospel in a dra- as age 7 when he watched his older my friends come and go every two process comes through weekly their performances, an interesting matic presentation, people are siblings rehearse and perform. By years or so and wondered when inductive Bible studies, which task when vocalizing is off the table. more willing to stay and see the then, he was already heavily infl u- my time would come to step off.” have been a part of the ministry Their shows—as many as fi ve times message. By presenting the gospel enced by his older sister who had As he waited for God’s release since its founding. For Hughes, a month year-round, eight during message through mime and drama, led him to the Lord at age 5 or 6. from the team, he graduated from the weekly studies, far from the the holidays—are presented on we allow people to see the story we “My sister Rosalie was working high school and began college, lights and glamour of the stage, street corners and in churches, at are talking about. If a picture is on a project with a Christian club “when most people step off the are the highlight of the creative fundraisers and festivals, the San worth 1,000 words, then a 15-min- to tell someone the gospel and team.” arts team. Diego Fair, Christmas in the Village ute presentation of the gospel says ask them questions about Jesus,” “I knew God’s calling for me was “My favorite moments are when in La Mesa and at Seaport Village more than any length of sermon. Hughes said. I remember her another two years,” he said. “Then a student understands a part of the on Memorial Day. The depiction of Jesus dying on the talking to me in the front yard last year at a Christian retreat I Bible in a new, personal way,” he “When sharing the gospel there cross makes the gospel as clear as it and telling me how I was a sinner understood God’s calling was to do said. “We spend 30 minutes a week are points we all try to make … can ever be.” and what Jesus had done to save full-time ministry with AIM. I have in Bible study. I love teaching from God’s perfect design, the fall of me. I understood, so I prayed to been sold on this ministry from the the Bible and teaching others how man, our complete depravity and For more information, visit www. have Jesus as my Lord.” start, but that was when I knew I to study it. It is a great joy to see separation from God, how Jesus aimsdwest.org. Because of AIM’s minimum age wanted to make it my life.” requirement of 12, Hughes and other siblings of cast members Making disciples found it tortuous to stand in the Everything the ministry does is wings while their sisters and broth- based on 1 Timothy 4:12: “Do not ers performed. let the world look down on you “Me and the other younger sib- because you are young, but set lings wanted to be just like our the example, to the believers, in older siblings so we started our own speech, life, love, faith and purity.” junior team with the help of two of “A primary goal of the ministry the moms to watch us,” the youth is to be disciples making disciples,” director said. he said. “My job is to disciple At 12, he joined the older team, the student leadership team to which by then had grown so large it disciple team members to share had split into two groups. Despite the gospel with others.

Logistically speaking AIM San Diego holds three four-month training and discipleship sessions for students each year at San Diego Grace Brethren Church. Session fees are used to offset insurance and supplies and do not pay for leadership, which volunteers its time. The ministry team does not charge for its shows, but love offerings are taken at some of the venues. To fund additional projects includ- ing training camps or mission trips, AIM holds one large fundraiser during each of its sessions. 11255 CENTRAL AVE. | ONTARIO, CA 92404 | 47,000 TOTAL SF Upcoming performances include: APPROX. 47,000 SF OF BUILDINGS ON APPROX. 8.27 ACRES OF LAND 7:40 p.m. Dec. 6: December Nights at Balboa Park, Palisades Stage SCHOOL FACILITY - 18,000 SF: 5 to 10 p.m. Dec 13: La Mesa Christmas in the Village, Palm Ave. at %IGHT#LASSROOMS\'AME2OOM\4WO3MALL+ITCHENSs0RESCHOOL,ICENSEDFORSTUDENTS\4WO#LASSROOMS\,ARGE)NDOOR0LAY La Mesa Blvd. !REA\4WO2ESTROOMSs3ECOND&LOOR,ARGE-EETING2OOM\4WO,ARGE#LASSROOMS\4WO2ESTROOMS 5 to 10 p.m. Dec 14: La Mesa Christmas in the Village, Palm Ave. at La Mesa Blvd. MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY - 12,500 SF: ,ARGE9OUTH!UDITORIUM3EATING#APACITYFOR 3& \3OUND 6IDEO%QUIPMENTAND,IGHTINGINCLUDED\,ARGE9OUTH2OOM\ +ITCHENETTE\/NE3MALL/FlCE\4WO2ESTROOMS\4WO3TORAGE2OOMS\&ITNESS#ENTERWITH4WO2ESTROOMSALLEQUIPMENTINCLUDED \ 3&7AREHOUSEFOR3TORAGEs%XECUTIVE/FlCE3UITE/FlCES\7ORK3TATIONS\,ARGE#ONFERENCE2OOM\4WO2ESTROOMS\ Kitchen | Storage Closet

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