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He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. - Psalm 111:4 Nazar ene Denomination Losing its Way? “Names will never hurt me” By Manny Silva By Ralph Davis fying markers. “Holiness unto the Lord” is l i v e s w e r e b e h i n d t h e m , g o o d a s d e a d , a n d a m w r i t i n g t h i s b e c a u s e I l o v e t h e N a z- a one of the most common phrases you will a l o n e y ! N o n e o f u s l i k e t o b e m a d e they were new creatures. They had a real rene church, yet I am deeply saddened see inside the walls of a Nazarene church. fun of or called names. We do not like zeal to tell others about Jesus. Because atI what is happening to it. My roots in Yet recently, the denomination seems to be beingB the focus of jokes. In fact, many of of their exuberance and persistence they the Nazarene accepting much of us go to great lengths were awarded the d e n o m i n a t i o n g o what is called the to blend in so as tonot derisive label of deep, my father Emer gent Church call negative attention Jesus Fr eaks. was a Nazarene movement and to ourselves. After all, pastor for over its ideology and we do not want to be G e n e r a l i z e d 50 years. I many are asking considered freaks. a p a t h y a n d s c o r n - g r e w u p N a z a - why? ful treatment from rene, became a I f y o u a r e t o o d i ffe r - peers and others Christian at 18, Those at the e n t y o u a r e c o n s i d e r e d can wear a person and I still am a forefront of the a freak. Someone who down and even Nazarene. Emer gent Church is utterly obsessed family members movement will with something or has had little tolerance The denomina - tell you that they a n u n u s u a l p e r s o n a l i t y for them. Under t i o n w a s f o u n d e d a r e s i m p l y q u e s - is considered a freak. the pressure, many 100 years ago tioning whether If you are too open or true-blue Jesus with the help our “old” ways of blatant about some - fr eaks dropped out of Phineas reaching out and thing, you are a freak. o f t h e r a c e . Yo u s e e , Bresee, who left evangelizing can Freaky, huh? it seems that even the Methodist be used to reach Nathan Zar cone the knowledge of church when the young genera- B a c k i n t h e l a t e 1 9 6 0 ’s a n a l l - k n o w i n g , a l l - they disagreed tion anymore. But a new category of freaks emer ged. These loving Heavenly Father who will never with his vision of reaching out to the poor i n r e a l i t y, w h a t t h i s m o v e m e n t i s t r y i n g t o d o p e o p l e w e r e g i d d y, e x c i t e d a n d j o y o u s l e a v e u s o r f o r s a k e u s p a l e s i n l i g h t o f and downtrodden. The emphasis by the is to change or re-define almost everything because of their new status; they were for- w o r l d l y a c c e p t a n c e . W h e n i s t h e l a s t t i m e denomination on holiness and sanctifica- given, “born again” and were confident of Nazarene continued Page 10 Nathan continued Page 3 tion are probably its most visible identi - spending eternal life in heaven. Their old ADL Blasts “Paranoid” Right “Ther e ar e mor e with us than ther e By Rev. Ted Pike against Pres. Obama. ADL further alleges ar e with them…” t h a t t h o s e w h o r e c e i v e s u c h d i s i n f o r m a t i o n , Are Millions of Anti-Obama Protestors such as tea party and town hall protesters, By Blake Br own Ben-Hadad had come to the conclusion “Conspirators?” are also part of the conspiracy. T rampling that there had to be a spy in his palace, t r u t h , A D L s a y s , t h e y f o l l o w c o n s p i r a c y en-Hadad, the king of Syria, was not a b e c a u s e e v e r y t r a p h e h a d s e t f o r t h e The Anti-Defamation League likes theories that “imagine government plots.” h a p p y m a n ! A n d t h e r e w a s o n e s o l i t a r y Israelites had failed. Somehow, the king t o d e s c r i b e i t s e l f a s a “ c i v i l l i b e r t i e s ” I g n o r i n g r e a l i t y, A D L s a y s t h e s e m i l l i o n s o f manB in the kingdom of Israel who was to of Is rael s eemed to know Ben-H adad’s watchdog group that is ever alert to warn lesser conspirators will repeat almost any - b l a m e f o r t h e k i n g ’s s o u r every move. of dangerous “conspiracy theories,” par- t h i n g n e c e s s a r y t o “ d e s t r o y ” t h e i r o p p o n e n t s disposition. The text of ticularly those that are anti-semitic. and bring down Obama. 2 Kings 6 tells us what But as Ben-Hadad h a p p e n e d t o m a k e t h e was about to find out, W h i l e ADL: “Since k i n g s o a n g r y — a n d w h a t it was not a spy in d e p l o r - the election G o d d i d t o … u h … “ h e l p ” his land who was the ing the of Barak the king get “unangry.” problem. Rather, it conspiracy Obama as was a prophet of God theories president, Ben-Hadad was waging i n t h e l a n d o f I s r a e l of others, a current of w a r a g a i n s t t h e p e o p l e o f who was the problem! ADL has a n t i - g o v - Israel. But every time he One of the king’s ser- produced e r n m e n t set a trap for the Israel - vants finally told him a 27-page hostility has ites so he could surprise that there was no spy. s p e c i a l swept across them and destroy them, The servant said to r e p o r t the United the Israelites somehow the king, “It is Elisha, entitled “Rage Grows in America: Anti- S t a t e s , c r e a t i n g a c l i m a t e o f f e r v o r a n d a c t i- v k n e w a b o u t t h e k i n g ’s th e p r o ph et in I s r ael, Government Conspiracies,” -- a con - ism with manifestations ranging from inci- plans, and were able to w h o t e l l s t h e k i n g o f spiracy theory of its own! It char ges that v i l i t y i n p u b l i c f o r u m s t o a c t s o f i n t i m i d a t i o n avoid being killed. This made Ben-Hadad Israel the words that you speak in your a number of right wing media leaders are and violence…Some of these assertions are very mad! One day, during a fit of rage, he bedroom.” What?! 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Nathan from Page 1 1942. His father was a baker and him becoming a preacher, and boy Nathan loved the fresh loaves of was she right! you came across someone with an Italian bread that he brought home. insatiable desire to tell you about His mother’s name, interestingly, It was 1990 and Nathan had ants in Jesus Christ? Have you ever met a is ‘Providence.’ The family his pants; the kind put there by God Jesus freak? Well, I have. of seven children was Roman to get us going and do his bidding. Catholic although they seldom Nathan felt an increasing compul- One afternoon in late October I attended mass. sion to go on the road spreading randomly pulled into a strip-mall the Good News of Jesus Christ. parking lot to make a few calls. For more than half of Nathan’s In May he headed out on what It was a beautiful day and I had life, he lived in darkness. He he called his “fi rst mission,” from - plenty of time to dawdle before I was depressed and had what he the Bronx to Knoxville Tennessee, “Wherever you go we go” James Cook Proprietor had to go to work. As I sat there described as a nervous condition where he spent his days waving his All Airports – Sports events I could not help but notice a man which he believes he inherited signs and calling out on behalf of 401-338-0772 Serving RI & Surrounding areas wearing a white helmet, walking from his mom. There were three the Lord. He returned to the Bronx through the lot carrying a three times when he seriously con- twenty-fi ve days later. foot long cross. It was not until sidered suicide. One of them tells me to go somewhere, I go, He has never moved an inch and he later began walking toward me involved him sitting across the During the past 19 years, Nathan or to return, I do it. That is what He always keeps his promises. that I noticed “Jesus” on his helmet table from his mother with a gun has been to 38 states and in each I have been doing, following His Perhaps we have been battered and that he was wearing a “Jesus” to his head. he found a busy intersection to set lead.” Each road trip is a “Mis- by the storms of opposition and license plate. He had a broad smile His mother laughed, Nathan said, up at. His consistent presence, his sion” for Nathan. He never knows ridicule that we receive from those on his face, seemingly oblivious thinking that it was a toy gun. smile, and his sincerity draw the what he will fi nd or who he will around us and the world in general. to gawking strangers driving and eyes of many as they drive by. He meet or how long the Lord wants Maybe, we just do not have it in us walking by. During the years, Nathan worked travels by bus when he can afford him to stay. to be bold; it takes a very different at a variety of jobs. He worked it and hitch hikes other times. He type of person, chosen by God, like Some kind of nut? Of course I as a janitor, handyman, painter, usually locates a homeless shelter There are so many types of people Nathan to be such an eager, bright could not let it go, so I followed produce worker and as a delivery to stay at or is sometimes taken that Nathan has encountered. From light. But, we can in our shy ways, him into Target and we soon were man for a few companies. His real in by a family for a short while. the very poor to the affl uent, he has tell our family and friends and co- discussing his ministry. His name knack however, was auto mechan- He can always earn some money talked with them all. He has been workers or anyone else that comes is Nathan Zarcone, 67-years-old, ics. It was while working on a car by repairing a car or doing other on the streets with the addicted, our way about Jesus Christ and our we had lunch together where I for a woman named Jeanne that odd jobs. the criminals, the desperately poor eternal life through Him. learned more about him. For some they became interested in each and the pimps and dealers. He has reason, I felt wary about mention- other. They never married but I had the opportunity to speak huddled with them in the cold, Sticks and stones will break your ing a possible with Jeanne shivering as his message rings bones but being called names, article about by phone. out: “God loves you! Yes, YOU! because of professing Jesus him, so I She described No matter what you have ever Christ as Lord and Savior should dropped him Nathan as a done wrong, He still loves you. If be a blessing to you. Remember off at a nearby man with a you pray to His Son Jesus He will the early apostles who rejoiced at location. very big heart forgive you. He will accept you being considered worthy to suffer who will do if you accept Him as your Lord ‘shame’ for His name. (Acts 5 Several days anything for and, He will never leave you. At 28-42) later, I was anybody. She the instant we accept Jesus Christ riding a RIPTA spoke of the we can be certain of eternal life in bus researching early days and Heaven with God when we die. another story I how suspi- Jesus is, as He said in John 14: was doing cious she was 6, “The way, the truth, and the when I spotted of what he life; no one comes to the Father him again. He was doing but, except through Me.” was walking when she spied down a busy on him, day The “affl uent,” those who are or sidewalk, his after day she appear to be materially blessed smile as big saw him at the more than others, are no better as always, and “His name is Nathan Zarcone, 67-years-old, we had lunch together where I intersection of off than the poorest of the poor, wearing his learned more about him.” Dunhill Road if they lack Jesus Christ in their sign and hat. and Jerome, all lives. The void within them, that After I got off the bus I tried to have been companions for thirty- day long promoting Jesus Christ. no money or person can fi ll, will fi nd him but had no success. one-years. They produced a son, She was ok with his fi rst mission remain vacant. The answer to John, 31, who is now a contractor, trip but never expected the fre- this dilemma is Jesus Christ. A few days later I was savoring married with two kids. quency or duration of others. He He is knocking on the door of the fi ne cuisine at a Wendy’s while simply was not there for all of the your heart right now as you read reading a copy of The Good News One day, Nathan was in the process trials and tribulations that affect this; are you ready to open that Today. All of a sudden there he of delivering Coca Cola into a build- families. She well remembers the door to let Him in? was, walking at a fast clip through ing when he was approached by a time that she had lost her job while the parking lot and straight for man and woman who began to talk he was gone and soon after she & I wish I was more of a Jesus Wendy’s! I took this as confi rma- with him and tell him about Jesus John were actually homeless for freak. Don’t you wish that also, tion that an article was needed! We Christ and His amazing love for us a while. Their son, John, has no fellow Christians? Remember talked for a while and scheduled a all. After a few subsequent talks, he interest in Nathan being part of how excited we were at that time for an interview. decided to repent of his sins, ask for his life; his long absences caused moment we accepted Jesus into forgiveness, and to accept Jesus as him to become understandably our hearts? What happened? Nathan was born in the Bronx his Lord and Savior! The woman bitter and unforgiving. section of New York City in told Nathan that she had visions of “If you aren’t walking with Jesus The Good News TODAY Christ then you are walking in darkness,” Nathan said, “You need Him for everything that you King of kings and Lord of lords Yeshua The Good News Today, published CREATIVE do. He demands obedience yet has monthly, is a dependable source Managing Editor Lawrence Lepore promised to not leave us or forsake for the truth, community news and Admin. Asst. CherylLynn Lepore involvement. Viewpoints expressed us.” Some people honk and make Artist/Designer/Web R. W. 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The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 4 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 5 ADL from Page 1 meetings a few weeks earlier and right-wing, anti-Obama hysteria is an intense strain of anti-govern- at Tea Parties across the country will ultimately lead to: ADL says ment mistrust and anger, colored became even uglier.” the April murder in Pittsburgh of by a streak of paranoia and belief three policeman by young Richard in conspiracies…Ultimately, this Joseph Farah and WorldNet- Poplawski was under the influence anti-government anger, if it con- Daily of “Jones and other conspiracy tinues to grow in intensity and theorists.” scope, may result in an increase “WorldNetDaily (WND), pub- in anti-government extremists and lished by Joseph Farah,” ADL Michael Savage the potential for a rise in violent contends, “is an online newspaper anti-government acts.” with a far-right wing, political out- ADL: “As these conspiracy theo- Services: look that often blurs the distinction ries become more popular, they Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am In reality, Obama has outrageously between fact and opinion, or even are starting to cross over from the June, July and August 9 am Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am gone out of his way to offend the fact and fiction. The publication fringes into more “mainstream” Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm values and commonsense of has spearheaded efforts to con- venues. On August 14, 2009, for heartland America by promoting a vince the public that Obama does example, right-wing radio talk big-spending, socialist, pro-homo- not have a legitimate birth certifi- show host Michael Savage, whose “…continuing its exploitation of As an Orthodox rabbi, Lapin sexual, pro-abortion, pro-hate law cate.” ADL says, “One of the main listeners are estimated to number hot-button issues to gain a greater claimed he was perfectly equipped agenda. Obama’s far-left arrogance reporters for WND, Jerome Corsi, over eight million, proclaimed on following, the anti-immigrant to do battle with ADL – shielded and excesses and a Democrat Con- has been a major promoter of the his Savage Nation that the govern- movement is increasingly appro- from its inevitable smear, “anti- gress which ignores the wishes of “birther” conspiracy theory...” that ment would declare martial law. priating anti-government language Semite!” Yet no Jewish, evangeli- their constituents are the real cause Obama was born outside the US. “Martial law,” he announced, “will and events.” cal or Catholic leader has rallied of mounting opposition. be declared in this country over a behind him. ADL says Farah took part in the pretext. I think the likelihood is ADL may particularly resent Here, from top to bottom, are strongly anti-Obama “How to very high that the gang that has ALIPAC, the immigration Christian/conservative leaders those whom ADL contends are Take Back America” conference taken over this country will watchdog group which, this must recognize that ADL, if fur- either architects or accomplices of in St. Louis, September 25-26. It declare…a pretext…the equiva- spring, alerted the nation to ADL/ ther protected from criticism, will conspiracies motivated by malice was heavily promoted by WND lent of the Reichstag fire [an event Southern Poverty Law Center only mount even more vicious and paranoia, which could plunge and regular columnist and anti- that helped the Nazis take over the (SPLC) attempts in their MIAC anti-Christian assaults. In 1939, America into hate-motivated Obama syndicated talk show host German government]…to put in a document to bias Missouri State British diplomats Chamberlain violence. Janet Porter. form of martial law.” Police against a wide spectrum and Asquith hoped that if West- of Christian/conservative and ern powers remained silent and Glenn Beck ADL describes in detail how, Facebook, MySpace, You- inoffensive Hitler could be “Two attorneys, Philip Berg, of Tube, Twitter contained. In reality, like a ADL says, “The most important Pennsylvania, and Orly Taitz, of tiger, Hitler could smell their mainstream media figure who California, have been particularly ADL complains that these fear. Their appeasement only has repeatedly helped to stoke the active in spreading the ‘birther’ internet giants are making emboldened him to become fires of anti-government anger is argument, as has…WND.” Filing possible “viral” proliferation more aggressive. right wing media host Glenn Beck, lawsuits demanding certainty of grassroots American rage who has a TV show on FOX News about Obama’s citizenship, and conspiracy theories by The same will happen if mil- and a popular syndicated radio ADL says, are “Alan Keyes and providing them an uncensored lions of Obama protesters show…Beck and his guests have Wiley Drake, 2008 presidential forum. remain silent before ADL’s made a habit of demonizing Pres. and vice-presidential candidates recent attack upon them. Like Obama and promoting conspiracy respectively for the fringe Ameri- Tea Party protests Hitler’s 1939 “war games” in Ted and Lynn Pike theories about his administration.” can Independent party.” Spain, ADL is now testing “…Beck’s key role as a ‘fear- ADL says, “Some conservative patriotic groups, labeling them the religious and political right to monger-in-chief,’ [involves] using Alex Jones media outlets, such as the FOX potential terrorist threats. ADL see if it will publicly resist ADL’s constant laments such as ‘I fear for New Network, have also played says of ALIPAC leader William agenda of bringing persecution to my country,’ to create a sense of ADL calls Alex Jones “the a role in promoting tea parties.” Gheen that he “has a history of them. Persecution is the whole anxiety about and hostility towards Conspiracy King.” It says, “If, “At these events, and later sequels, using the tea party movement to purpose behind ADL-orchestrated the government in his audience.” in mainstream America, Glenn anti-government sentiments and serve his own purposes.” hate crimes laws worldwide. After Regarding the September 12, 2009 Beck may be the radio talk show conspiracy theories proliferated, Pres. Obama’s signing of the fed- Populist rally in Washington, D.C., host most involved stirring up with a common theme being that What Can We Do? eral hate law last month, ADL ADL says Beck “promoted the anti-government hostility and somehow Obama had ‘stolen’ the boldly took credit not only for event. The anger and rage that anger, his counterpart on the country from Americans.” The Anti-Defamation League is “spearheading” its passage over had been expressed at town hall extreme fringe is Alex Jones…He the most powerful, anti-Christian, the past 12 years but also for has…collaborated with celebrity Town hall meetings pro-homosexual, pro-abortion convincing 45 U.S. states and Barbara M. Holmes truthers such as actor Charlie attack group in America. Yet the District of Columbia to pass Certified Public Accountant Sheen and far right icon Ron Paul, Town hall meetings, which ADL because ADL, like its sister attack some version of its “model hate Certified Financial Planner a US Representative from Texas calls “disruptions,” are described group SPLC, is entirely staffed by crime law.” Serving the accounting needs of: [who] has often been a guest on as the rude, unnecessary inter- far left Jews, Christian watchdog • Churches • Individuals his show.” In March 2008, media ruption of political and social groups, such as WorldNetDaily, Will conservative leaders even • Pastors • Businesses figure Lou Dobbs was a guest on progress, particularly healthcare virtually never criticize it. mention ADL’s attack on them this • Workbooks & Seminars available Jones’ show. reform, during this past summer. week? Since ADL was founded in • Quick Books for churches ADL especially objects to frequent This must change. In 2005, on 1913, none has had the courage to • Biblical Economics for the family “After the election of Obama, imagery comparing Obama and the Trinity Broadcasting Network, publicly criticize it. If they did so In business over 30 years Jones began to develop ties to Democrat proposal of taxpayer- Orthodox rabbi Daniel Lapin now, it would be remarkably out 420 Middle Highway mainstream conservative media funded abortions to Nazism. “The warned tens of millions of Chris- of character. Barrington, RI 02806 outlets such as FOX News Net- widespread use of Holocaust and tians worldwide that ADL “is in (401) 247-3084 work.” Yet ADL asserts Jones Nazi analogies and comparisons, relentless attack on evangelical Rev. Ted Pike is director of the email: [email protected] www.BarbaraHolmesCPA.com fulfills exactly what it predicts which still continue, goes well Christianity.” He has repeatedly National Prayer Network, a beyond legitimate or even exag- urged both Christian and Jewish Christian/conservative watchdog gerated criticism of the Obama leaders to stand up to ADL, which organization. He has appeared administration and its policies.” he correctly asserts does not rep- on more than 550 radio and TV “In these Nazi analogies, Obama resent the thinking or aspirations talk shows since August 2004, and his supporters are being cast as of all Jews. At the time of Lapin’s educating the public concern- opponents to be destroyed rather warning, he even included on his ing the danger to free speech than fellow citizens with whom Toward Tradition website a toll- posed by “anti-hate” laws. To dialogue, debate, and compromise free number that anyone could call learn more about Rev. Pike visit are possible. The ready use of such if threatened or smeared by ADL. www.truthtellers.org. propaganda is symptomatic of the radicalization of some segments of the American populace, and contributes to a self-perpetuating cycle of radicalization, in which even more extreme ideas seem plausible and acceptable.”

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sits in the Oval Office. President US Troops Wearing UN Colors Barack Obama is pushing forward By Chuck Baldwin eign Relations (CFR) and sister with the same internationalist According to a report in World organizations. This objective is policies as did his predecessors, Net Daily, “Troops in the United so far along now that anyone who George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Dedicated in the pawning, selling of fine jewelry, musical instruments, States’ USNORTHCOM ranks would question it simply isn’t and George Herbert Walker Bush. electrical equipment and much more. appear to have adopted a shoulder paying attention--or has an ulterior (And, no, Martha, nothing would patch showing a North American motive for denying it. have changed had John McCain continental design, with an empha- been elected last year.) 1956 Purchase Street We buy sis on United Nations colors, In fact, I have chronicled much New Bedford, Ma 02740 giving evidence of the strength to pertinent information relative to For the most part, the leaders of all gold! integrate North America. this burgeoning North American both major parties in Washington, Tel: 508-999-4119 Union on my web site. I encourage D.C., are globalists. With few “The patch reveals the continent of readers to review (and share) the exceptions, they have all bought www.benjyspawnshop.com North America in the orange and information I have accumulated on into the CFR’s philosophy of inter- blue colors typical to the U.N. my website. nationalism. The fact that we even have such a military command as the vast majority of America’s top mongering over super-hyped “pan- “It also carries the image of a Readers will recall that former USNORTHCOM--and even more, educational institutions, and even demics” such as the Swine Flu, the mosque to designate the unit’s President George W. Bush, that the unit is wearing insignia America’s leading churchmen (for push for universal health care, etc., service in North Africa in World then-Canadian Prime Minister with UN colors and a three- example: mega-church pastor and all serve the purpose of collapsing War II.” Paul Martin, and then-Mexican nation, North American patch-- Pied Piper author, Rick Warren, US sovereignty and independence, President Vicente Fox signed the without the slightest protest from and Southern Baptist spokesman, and creating global government. The report also states, “The design Security and Prosperity Partner- virtually any US congressman or Richard Land, are both members of the patch with the U.S. eagle ship (SPP) on March 23, 2005, senator, demonstrates the apathy of the CFR). In other words, Of course, one thing the elitists image superimposed seems to in Waco, Texas. The SPP was virtually every major institu- driving this global merger are imply a hierarchy in which the based upon the CFR’s Task Force tion in America is betraying counting on is the continued U.S. 5th Army exerts its military report entitled “Creating a North our country’s sovereignty and apathy and indifference of the command under the authority of American Community,” which independence. American people. Obviously, USNORTHCOM, with its domain was issued just prior to the Waco an awakened, energized, and defined as all North America, gathering. Remember, too, that Even Big Labor is, for the most angry populace could seriously including the U.S., Mexico and the SPP was signed without any part, silent in its opposition jeopardize their pernicious plans. Canada, for the United Nations, knowledge, oversight, or consent against international unifica- They are somewhat rattled at the as implied in the orange and blue of the US Congress--or any Cana- tion. Where is the union-led success of grassroots Tea Parties, motif.” dian or Mexican legislative body protest of President Obama’s etc., but they are counting on the either, for that matter. policy reversal to continue major news media and establish- As most of my faithful read- President Bush’s plan allowing ment churches to keep the sheep ers know, USNORTHCOM is a As the WND report states, “The Mexican trucks to roll down US asleep. combatant command “created unannounced goal of the SPP was highways? Where is Big Labor’s to respond to national emergen- to create a North American Union Army shoulder patch of North American opposition to Obama’s decision If America’s pastors would wake cies in North America.” Readers by advancing the trade integration continent in U.N. colors to continue pushing the goals up and begin sounding the clarion should also be aware that the US realized in NAFTA into continen- of Washington elitists regarding and objectives of the CFR and call for freedom and independence and Canada signed an agreement tal political integration through America’s merger into a multina- Chamber of Commerce via the (as did their brave forebears), they earlier this year allowing the the creation of some 20 trilateral tional governing structure. SPP and related supranational could--almost single-handedly- armed forces from one country bureaucratic working groups and agreements? -turn the country around. Until to assist the armed forces of the the North American Competitive- Add to the compliance of they do, it is left to the rest of us other country during a “domestic ness Council, or NACC, composed Washington politicians the US Without a doubt, the attempted to keep Thomas Jefferson’s “spirit civil emergency, EVEN ONE of 30 North American business Chamber of Commerce, the US merger of North America is well of resistance” alive. THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE executives--10 each hand-picked military Joint Chiefs of Staff, the underway. But this, too, is part of a A CROSS-BORDER CRISIS.” by the chambers of commerce in mainstream news media (with much bigger picture. The destruc- As for me and my house, we (Emphasis added.) the three countries.” the exception of Lou Dobbs, and tion of the dollar, the formation of plan to do our part by pledging look what happened to him: CNN a global currency, the development no loyalty to the North American Creation of a North American In this regard, it makes absolutely reportedly paid him $8 million to of a new UN army (of which Union, the UN, or any other glo- Union has long been the goal of no difference whether a Repub- leave the network), the National USNORTHCOM is the prototype), balist entity. the elitists at the Council on For- lican or Democratic President Education Association--along with perpetual war, state-sponsored fear

Elisha from Page 1 full of horses and chariots of fire, to see that the prophet of God had Now we can see what Elisha meant and Nehemiah were making. sent by God to protect Elisha and tricked them and had turned them when he said to his servant, “Do Things may seem bleak, but God life that he even knew what the the Israelites. over to their most-hated enemies! not be afraid, for there are more is always in control. The psalm- king was doing in his own bed- The king of Israel said to Elisha, with us than there are with them.” ist wrote, “Our God is in heaven, room in his own palace? Now But what happened next? As we “Shall I kill them?! Shall I kill God was on Elisha’s side! Years and He does whatever He pleases” Ben-Hadad was really mad! continue reading in 2 Kings 6, we them?!” But Elisha said, “You later, when the prophet Nehemiah (Psalm 115:3). As long as we are learn that the Syrians came down shall not kill them. Would you and the Israelites were threatened doing what God has told us to do, So, as 2 Kings 6:14 tells us, the to capture Elisha. But Elisha kill those whom you have taken by other enemies, Nehemiah told He will indeed “fight for us.” What king “sent horses and chariots and prayed to the Lord and said, captive with your sword and your the people, “Our God will fight a thrilling thought that is—to know a great army” to the city of Dothan “Strike this people with blind- bow? Set food and water before for us!” Or, as the apostle Paul that while we are on God’s side, He by night to capture Elisha and bring ness.” God honored the prophet’s them, that they may eat and drink put it in Romans 8:31, “If God is also on our side! him back to Syria. Early the next prayer, and caused the entire and return to their master” (2 is for us, who can be against us?” morning, Elisha’s servant walked Syrian army to go blind, just as Kings 6:22). That is the very point that Elisha outside, and what did he see? The Elisha had requested. text of 2 Kings 6:15-17 tells us that So instead of destroying the Syrian the entire city was surrounded by Elisha then slyly said to the leaders army, the king of Israel prepared a Ben-Hadad’s army! Elisha’s poor of the army, “This is not the way, great feast for the soldiers. Then, Ghostwriter servant was scared to death, and nor is this the city. Follow me, after those soldiers had finished A ghostwriter is an experienced ran back inside screaming, “Alas, and I will bring you to the man the meal, the king of Israel sent master! What shall we do?!” Elisha whom you seek” (2 Kings 6:19). them back to King Ben-Hadad. writer who has the ability to assemble quietly said to his servant, “Do Then what did Elisha do? He led Imagine being the leader of the your thoughts, ideas, and stories into a not be afraid, for there are more the Syrian army to Samaria, the Syrian army—and having to tell finished product in which you receive with us than there are with them.” capital of Israel—straight into the Ben-Hadad all the things that had Elisha then prayed toGod and said, hands of the king of Israel and his happened because of one man— full credit as author. “Lord, please open his eyes so that waiting army! Elisha! The Bible says simply, “So Ralph C. Davis he may see.” So God opened the the bands of Syrian raiders came Ghostwriter eyes of the servant—and what Once the Syrian army was inside no more into the land of Israel” (2 did the fellow see? He saw that the city, the Lord opened the sol- Kings 6:23). 401-837-0861 the mountain outside the city was diers’ eyes. Imagine their surprise

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Richard A. examples of how the CCHD funds communities will hear of the dan- board to force it on the rest of the passed by the Legislature earlier Viguerie, a Catholic layman in a organizations with operations gers of pornography in town-hall country. This wasn’t accomplished this year. parish in the Diocese of Arling- and missions that are opposed meetings this weekend conducted by people that cared about Con- by Citizens for Decency. The ton, Virginia, has sent two let- to Catholic moral teachings. necticut. This was accomplished Rhode Island ters to Catholics throughout the grassroots organization is dedi- by people who had a national nation to encourage them not to CCHD has come under fire for cated to empowering people to strategy. They achieved their aim Legislation Protects contribute to the Catholic Cam- their grants to the leftist Associa- take a stand against pornography. and then they moved on.” Women, Girls from paign for Human Development tion of Community Organizations (CCHD) because of the pro-abor- for Reform Now (ACORN). The People in Pocatello, Idaho Falls Gay activists are hard at work Sex Traffickers tion and homosexual organiza- U.S. Conference of Catholic and Rexburg will hear Craig trying to force gay marriage onto tions that are funded by CCHD. Bishops (USCCB) says it no Cobia, founder of Citizens for New York and New Jersey, as well. (EP News)--Rhode Island law- longer funds ACORN. However, Decency, report that up to 33 per- The New York Senate convened makers recently approved three He also states, “Unfortunately, Viguerie writes that CCHD “con- cent of Internet users go online for a second special session today, bills that will protect women and CCHD does almost nothing to tinues to fund other organizations for sexual purposes. That has with Gov. David Paterson pushing children by closing a loophole actually benefit the poor. Instead, that are clones of ACORN or a tragic influence on families. for a vote on a same-sex marriage that allowed “indoor prostitu- close to all of the grants from closely allied with ACORN.” bill. In New Jersey, lawmakers are tion” in the state — essentially a CCHD go to groups which engage “A lady came to me,” he said, working to send a gay marriage bill “welcome mat” for sex traffick- in ‘community organizing’ for leg- Viguerie encourages Catholics to “she was a widowed, mother of to Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine ers. The legislation also extends islative and political purposes.” go to the CCHD website to read eight, who’s husband killed him- before he leaves office in January. rights to women and girls who what the grantees say they do in self because of his pornography Corzine has said he would sign are victims. Viguerie cites the Little Village their own words. “Almost none addiction.” Cobia is advocating a such a bill, while Gov.-elect Chris Environmental Justice Organiza- of the grantees provide any direct simple, two-step process to fight Christie has promised to veto it. “It gives the police the tools to tion, which promotes both homo- help to people in need of food, pornography. “First of all become intercede and interview victims, sexual lifestyles and birth control shelter, clothing, or medicine,” he educated,” he said. “And the next In Washington, D.C., a council and be able to put them in (touch for teens, and the LA Community wrote. “Rather, they are all about step is to personally take a stand committee voted in early Novem- with) social services,” said Rep. Action Network, which sup- power, grassroots organizing, and against pornography and help ber to move a same-sex marriage Joanne Giannini, D-Providence. ports homosexual marriage and political influence.” others.” bill on to the full council. In Ohio, “emergency contraception” (a Oregon, California and Michigan, Donna Hughes, co-founder of Gay Activists Work gay activists are working to over- Rhode Island-based Citizens Family Advocates Protest “trying to silence those who speak to Spread Same-Sex turn constitutional amendments Against Trafficking, said victims Outside Department of out and expose their lies and fraud that protect marriage. Ohio Rep. are often arrested, imprisoned Justice to women.” Johnson resigned in Marriage Tyrone K. Yates introduced a reso- and then coerced back into the early October, following pressure lution in the state House last week sex trade. “We added a provision from her employer to “get more (EP News)--More than a dozen (EP News)--One year ago, the Con- that would repeal a 2004 amend- that says no victim of trafficking abortions in the door,” the TV necticut Supreme Court legalized ment protecting marriage. can be convicted of a prostitution groups gathered outside the station reported. “I just thought, Department of Justice in Washing- same-sex marriage. Since then, offense,” she said. ‘I can’t do this anymore,’” John- half of the gay couples who have David Miller, vice president for ton, D.C., today Nov. 16 to voice son told KBTX. “It was just like disapproval of the hate-crimes law married in the state have been from public policy with Citizens for The legislation, which the gov- a flash that hit me, and I thought, other states or other countries, the Community Values, said Ohioans ernor is expected to sign, also that recently was signed by Presi- ‘That’s it.’” dent Barack Obama. The Rally for Hartford Courant reported. have spoken clearly. “It’s curious prohibits minors from working in Religious Free Speech came after that Representative Yates or any strip clubs the groups handed a letter to Attor- Abortion Clinics Close in Marriage advocates say the influx Ohio legislator would want to ney General Eric Holder, calling Massachusetts the new law unconstitutional. The mission statement which points The 2009 National Bible Bee law provides special protection (EP News)--All the abortion clin- out that family and marriage are based on a victim’s sexual orienta- ics in the Cape Cod area of Massa- vital, and sex outside of mar- Results Are In tion or gender identity. Gary Cass, chusetts have closed. NARAL Pro riage is harmful to both parties. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) On ducted throughout the United president and CEO of the Christian Choice America said it’s because Feminists are outraged, saying November 4-6, 300 contestants States on Saturday, September Anti-Defamation Commission, of the pro-life movement has sex is “an incredibly empower- gathered in Washington, D.C. 12, 2009. Locally Pond St said pastors who preach from the cast a negative light on abortion. ing experience.” Rachel Wagley, for the first annual National Baptist Church of Providence, Bible could be held accountable if Pro-life advocates say that’s only co-president of True Love Revo- Bible Bee, a motivating Bible R.I. participated. One hundred someone hears their sermon and half-right. Ann Fox, president of lution, said real feminists choose memory competition finalists from each of then commits a crime against a Massachusetts Citizens for Life, abstinence. “By saying that there for children and three age catego- gay-identified individual. “It puts said most of the stigma is within are no gender roles or saying that youth from 7 to ries were invited the burden on the minister to have the medical community. “It’s not women should become like male 18 years of age. to advance to the to read the minds of the people interesting, it’s not life-saving,” stereotypes in all respects,” she Nine contestants National Bible that are listening to him and be she said, “it’s not any of the things said, “we lower our standards and emerged as Bee, a world- able to predict the future,” he that doctors go into medicine for.” it actually hurts women rather than contest winners class competi- said. “It has a very chilling effect In the past several months, Planned helping women. We’d love to see and received over tion that was held on the minister’s speech, because Parenthood has announced the the end of people being sexual $260,000. in awards. in Washington, D.C. the safest thing is to just say noth- closing of several abortion clin- objects.” at the J.W. Marriott, a ing.” The Family Research Coun- ics, including six in El Paso, Tex., The National Bible Bee is block and a half from cil, Americans for Truth and the and another six in Indiana. Report Describes Problem sponsored by the Shelby Ken- the White House. In order Liberty Counsel were among the Gamblers nedy Foundation. Organizers to win the contest, participants groups at the rally. Harvard Abstinence Club say that the National Bible Bee answered Bible knowledge ques- Angers Activists (EP News)--Surprising results of is much more than a competition tions and recited memorized scrip- Planned Parenthood a study conducted by the Problem - that at its core, it is all about ture passages. Restraining Order (EP News)--Harvard University’s Gamblers Help Network of West encouraging young people to Request Thrown Out pro-abstinence club, True Love Virginia show those who get memorize the Scriptures so that If you would like more informa- Revolution has drawn the ire of addicted to gambling are most they may learn, speak, and live tion about the National Bible Bee (EP News)--A judge has thrown campus activists because its new often middle-aged women. out their Christian faith. and a list of this years winners visit out Planned Parenthood’s request Steve Burton, program director www.biblebee.org. for a restraining order against for the Problem Gamblers Help Bible Bee contests were con- Network, said most gamblers use Abby Johnson, the former direc- by including taxpayer-funded American women,” Sedlak said. tor of an abortion clinic in Bryan, neighborhood slot machines and are trying to pay off gambling abortions in health-care reform, “It’s going to be killing off the Tex. Johnson became pro-life after according to pro-life experts. African-American race in this watching an abortion through an debts and bills with their winnings. Edward P. Laurenzo “They’re also using the gambling,” Jim Sedlak, vice president of country.” ultrasound machine. The abortion the American Life League, said giant had accused her of taking Enrolled Agent he said, “as a means of escape.” Enrolled to practice before the IRS studies show one in two African- Volunteer to Deliver records when she left the clinic. American pregnancies end in abor- 1227 Main St., Ste. 14 Steven Aden, senior legal counsel • Tax Preparation Abortion in Health-Care W. Warwick, RI 02889 tion, and the abortion rate for black The for the Alliance Defense Fund, • Tax Representation Reform May Hurt Minori- women is almost three times that Good News TODAY said Planned Parenthood simply • Bookkeeping Phone: 401.821.1125 ties the Most Fax: 401.732.2992 of white women. in your area had no evidence. “This is just “These statistics show that (health another example of a Planned Par- E-mail: [email protected] www.EALTaxService.com (EP News)--Black Americans care) is going to wind up paying 401.619.0418 enthood bullying tactic,” he said, Making taxes simple for you and your business. could be the group most affected mostly for abortions for African- The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 6 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 7 Vatican Engineered Victory for Pelosicare World News By Cliff Kincaid 1981 and 1993,” the group notes. Where is the media outrage In a story about why the U.S. over “the separation of church Israelis to Obama: Back Off! Catholic Bishops have embraced The evidence indicates that the and state?” In this case, there By Israel Today Staff presidents in the peace process. Democratic-style universal health Bishops-and the Vatican itself-are is direct evidence of a foreign That things are different with care, the Los Angeles Times noted calling the shots behind the scene. entity, the Vatican, actually pass- Israel’s regular War and Peace Obama probably has a lot to do that the Roman Catholic Church In fact, as many media organiza- ing judgment on legislation and, Index poll revealed last week with Israelis’ perception that he considers healthcare a basic tions are now reporting, they in effect, delivering votes for it. that the vast majority of Israelis is blatantly pro-Arab, a view held human right, “a position the church engineered the “compromise” that don’t trust US President Barack by over 40 percent of respondents has articulated since 1963, when deleted abortion funding so the bill Few in the media, on the left Obama and want him to back in the recent survey. Over sixty it was included in a papal encycli- could pass the House. The Los or right, want to raise the off on pressure for Israel to meet percent of Israelis said that in addi- cal by Pope John XXIII.” Indeed, Angeles Times reported that House issue, apparently fearful of Arab demands. Over two-thirds of tion to simply not trusting Obama, healthcare is declared a right in the Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic, being labeled “anti-Catholic.” respondents said Obama is being there is no point to the current US “Peace on Earth” encyclical. That not only “conferred with the U.S. too aggressive and unfair with pressure, since Palestinian leader is also the basis of Obamacare. Conference of Catholic Bishops to But the outcome of the legislation Israel and needs to take a step Mahmoud Abbas is either unwill- be sure the new restrictions were in the House demonstrates that back. Israelis never demanded ing or incapable of reaching a The group Catholic Democrats has acceptable” but “consulted by tele- while the Republicans don’t have less involvement from past US genuine peace deal with Israel. hailed passage of H.R. 3962, the phone with a cardinal in Rome.” the votes to stop it, the Vatican has Affordable Health Care for Amer- the votes to pass it. Could the same Two Chinese Human Rights Lawyers ica Act of 2009, and notes that the CNN reported that, as a deal thing happen in the U.S. Senate? only House Republican voting for was being made between Pelosi Interrogated for Attempting to Meet with it, Representative Joseph Cao of and Catholic lobbyists, “Sev- It is time for the major media to Louisiana, is a Catholic and former eral Democrats, including Rep. investigate how the officials of President Obama Jesuit seminarian. “The Catholic Jason Altmire, D-Pennsylvania, a major religious denomination, By Dan Wooding Commission (10/29), and pre- Church has been at the forefront of said they are in touch with their with its headquarters in Rome, sented a panel discussion with law advocating for health care as a right Catholic Bishops back home. are affecting the outcome of BEIJING, CHINA (ANS) -- Chi- students at Pepperdine University for decades, including pastoral let- Altmire said he must have the major pieces of legislation in the naAid reports that on November in Malibu, CA. ters issued by the U.S. Conference approval of his bishop in Pitts- Congress of the United States. 18, 2009, nearly 200 nervous- of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in burgh before he can vote yes.” looking Public Security officials “The legal defenders’ testimonies, seized two Chinese human rights along with the awareness efforts Palestinians threaten to declare statehood with UN backing lawyers outside the U.S. Embassy of other human rights groups and in Beijing, who were trying to fact-finding reports in the U.S., By Israel Today staff to the negotiating table,” chief Erekat said the Palestinian Author- establish a meeting with U.S. seem to have made a combined Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat ity is considering approaching the President Obama before the end impact on Congress--as thirty U.S. told Israel’s Army Radio. “We’re UN Security Council about recog- of his visit to China. Representatives signed a biparti- Despite Israeli Prime Minister fed up with your time-wasting. We nizing a Palestinian declaration of san letter to President Obama on Benjamin Netanyahu’s repeated don’t believe that you really want independence in all of Judea and Five human rights lawyers in requests to restart direct peace a two-state solution.” Samaria and the eastern half of total contacted the U.S. Embassy November 10th, calling for him to talks, senior Palestinian officials Jerusalem. on Wednesday morning, but were speak out on human rights and reli- at the weekend declared that Netanyahu has in fact imple- unable to set up a meeting, due to gious freedom while in China. The Israel does not want to reach an mented a freeze on all new build- Netanyahu was expected to reject the President’s busy and preset first issue addressed in the list of accord, and threatened to unilat- ing in Judea and Samaria, the that initiative at a conference in schedule. recommended items was the treat- erally declare Palestinian inde- so-called “West Bank,” a move Jerusalem on Sunday, where sources ment of human rights lawyers. pendence. US Secretary of State Hillary said he would remind the Palestin- A ChinaAid spokesperson said, Clinton praised as unprecedented ians that such a declaration would be “The lawyers were determined ChinaAid stated that the six Chi- “Israel is continuing the occupa- and certainly not a precondition for opposed, both diplomatically and on to answer the invitation generally nese legal defenders returned home tion and is not prepared to return peace talks. the ground, despite UN backing. made by U.S. officials (as reported this week to find their families had by the media), indicating President been placed under close surveil- Maryam and Marzieh Released from sure and prayers from Chris- Obama would be interested and lance by local PSB; many chose tians throughout the world. willing to meet with fellow human not to return home for the duration Iranian Prison! rights lawyers while in Beijing. of President Obama’s visit for the “Words are not enough to express Shortly after receiving a call from safety of their families. By Michael Ireland ICC says that while detained at our gratitude to the Lord and to the U.S. Embassy announcing Evin Prison, which is notorious His people who have prayed and they would not be able to meet, The ChinaAid spokesperson WASHINGTON, DC (ANS) for its brutal conduct toward worked for our release,” said the state police guard seized the added, “President Obama’s brief -- Two Christian converts from women, Maryam and Marz- Maryam and Marzieh. two lawyers and interrogated them Islam, held in Iran’s notorious ieh have been kept in solitary in the neighboring hotel for over remarks on ‘expression of worship’ Evin prison for more than six confinement and have endured Although released, eight months an hour.” on Sunday, and his inaccessibility months, have been released. Inter- extended interrogations, all the of abuse and mistreatment by Ira- to the Chinese people throughout national Christian Concern (ICC) while suffering from poor health. nian security forces have undoubt- The lawyers were strictly warned his stay was a disappointment for – www.persecution.org -- has edly taken a toll on Maryam and and informed, “You are not many who had high hopes the learned that Maryam Rostampour According to ICC, Iran issued Marzieh’s health. Marzieh has allowed to meet with President President would set a stronger and Marzieh Amirizadeh Esmaeila- no statement explaining the ver- suffered intense headaches, tooth- Obama. We will hold you until he precedent on human rights while bad, two Christian converts from dict for Maryam and Marzieh’s aches, and spinal pain, while both leaves Beijing.” The police then there. Islam, were released from Evin release. However, the decision women have been denied medical escorted the two lawyers to their Prison in Tehran on Novem- follows international pres- treatment. homes, where they were to be He stated, “By bluntly declining ber 18 at 3:30 pm local time. held under constant surveillance to meet with these attorneys who by police guards until Obama left are willing to take this risk and Elam Ministries told ICC that Temple Priest Leads Couple to True Healer this afternoon. waiting for the whole night for By Gospel for Asia Staff Maryam, 27, and Marzieh, 30, Since the last time Mrigesh had this meeting to happen, it sends were released without bail, but seen him, Kaviraj said, he had “Two of the five lawyers outside a regrettably chilling signal... that they have yet to face another SOUTH ASIA (ANS) -- A tumor become severely sick. His daugh- the embassy were among six Chi- court hearing. November 25th will was growing in Madhuri Jhadav’s ter, a believer in Christ, took him to nese legal defenders who recently But we look forward to the U.S. mark Marzieh’s 31st birthday. abdomen. Her hus- a prayer meeting. It was returned to China after visiting the Embassy keeping their word with band, Mrigesh, asked there, when the “godly United States to raise awareness future meetings.” ICC says that originally arrested on various temple priests people prayed,” that of the unjust treatment of human March 5 by Iranian security forces, to conduct poojas (ritual Kaviraj was completely rights lawyers,” continued the Chi- For more information, go to: Maryam and Marzieh were charged prayers) on her behalf, healed, he explained. naAid spokesperson. “During their www.ChinaAid.org with anti-government activities. but the amount of Now Kaviraj was ready visit, they spoke with members of However, it became clear that money they demanded to lead Mrigesh and his Congress and the Department of apostasy (conversion from Islam to was too extravagant for sick wife to the One he State, testified in a hearing before Rhode Island Christianity), not anti-state activi- the couple to afford. knew could make her the Tom Lantos Human Rights Men of Hope ties, was the reason for the arrest. well. Temple priests, like Mrigesh wouldn’t give Reaching Men for Christ this one, are highly Taken before a Revolution- up, though. He went Kaviraj took them to Christ the rest of their lives. regarded in their Let us help your church ary Court hearing on August 9, back to Kaviraj, one communities and a prayer meeting and Maryam and Marzieh were com- of the priests he had often called upon to introduced them to the Today, Mrigesh and Madhuri build men for ministry manded to recant their faith, and approached before, perform rituals for pastor who was leading serve the Lord as GFA-supported Join us every fourth in return, would be granted their desperate for a cure for sick loved ones. it. Mrigesh asked the missionaries. Despite active freedom. “We will not deny our Madhuri, but something pastor to pray for his opposition and harassment, they Thursday of the month faith,” the women responded, “if was different this time. Kaviraj wife, and when he did, Madhuri are standing firm by God’s grace, we come out of prison, we want told Mrigesh that he was no longer was miraculously healed. It was and He has enabled them to plant Call: 401-383-9967 to do so with honor.” a temple priest, but a follower of on that day that both Mrigesh and a church with about 80 new believ- www.menofhope.org Jesus instead. Madhuri determined to live for ers attending. The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 8 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 9 Health “Mammogate” And CL Cleaning Thermography Aspirin kills 400% more people We clean... all cancers start as an By Health Freedom Alliance than H1N1 swine flu abnormality.” • Home By Mike Adams ning around screaming about the • Office extreme dangers of aspirin, do ith the continuing con- Medical digital infrared (NaturalNews) The CDC now you? All those deaths apparently troversy and debate sur- thermal imaging is a non- • Church reports that nearly 4,000 Ameri- don’t matter. 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It can assess pain and pathology structure of the body, • 23 years experience let’s put the number in perspec- anywhere on the body and is very thermal imaging shows • References available tive: Did you know that more Nearly 100,000 Americans die helpful in monitoring therapy. No the physiological activity, than four times as many people every year from adverse reactions radiation - 100% safe for everyone such as active inflamma- Making your place spotless and shiny. are killed each year by common to FDA-approved prescription non-invasive, no injections, offers tion and increased blood NSAID painkillers like aspirin? drugs. That’s twenty-five times privacy - no bodily contact. Ther- supply found in many 401-524-0520 the number of people killed by mography is cost effective, risk- illnesses. The July 1998 issue of The H1N1 swine flu (even if you free and provides instant images liland said the tumor is between six American Journal of Medi- believe the CDC’s numbers). So through digital technology. Gilliland said more than 50 and eight years old and has over a cine explains it as follows: where’s the big warning about the percent of her business is from billion cells. However, a thermo- dangers of prescription drugs? A device developed for Cold women seeking an earlier form of gram can detect the heat given off “Conservative calculations esti- Why isn’t the CDC warning War spying might help women detection than a mammogram can by cancer cells multiplying at two mate that approximately 107,000 Americans about an “epidemic detect breast cancer four to six offer. “It is radiation free and there years, or 256 cells, before it is even patients are hospitalized annually of dangerous drugs” that poses a years before it appears on a a lump. for nonsteroidal anti-inflam- far greater threat to your health? mammogram. Shelley Gil- matory drug (NSAID)-related liland, a certified clinical “This can give a woman gastrointestinal (GI) complica- The answer, of course, is that thermographer for Radiant four to six years to get tions and at least 16,500 NSAID- health authorities want to push Health Imaging, uses digi- healthier with life style related deaths occur each year people to buy vaccines that are tal infrared thermal imag- changes and monitor the among arthritis patients alone.” about to become worthless (they’re ing to detect and monitor area,” she said. “In a nut- (Singh Gurkirpal, MD, “Recent only good before swine flu fizzles a number of diseases and shell it is earlier detection Considerations in Nonsteroidal out). And the only way to sell physical injuries, including and screening or well care Anti-Inflammatory Drug Gas- more vaccines to people who don’t breast cancer. versus sick care.” tropathy”, The American Journal need them is to hype up a bunch of Medicine, July 27, 1998, p. 31S) of scare stories by citing bold “It works by showing Plus a thermogram can statistics that make H1N1 swine the thermal abnormali- Shelley Gilliland, certified clinical thermographer be used to help doctors So for every person the CDC flu seem really, really dangerous. ties present in the body,” monitor how well radiation claims was killed by H1N1 swine Gilliland said. “In a single is no contact with the body,” she treatment is working on a specific flu this year, common painkillers But the flu is no more dangerous click of my camera, I take added. “There is no squashing or tumor, which could mean the dif- like aspirin have killed four! Yet than aspirin. In fact, H1N1 swine over 80,000 temperature read- compression.” ference between a partial lumpec- you don’t see the CDC, FDA, flu may besafer than aspirin. ings of the body. “While not tomy and a mastectomy. WHO or mainstream media run- all abnormalities are cancer, A scanning device – think an advanced digital camera – is used Gilliland became interested in the to convert infrared imaging from technology after meeting Radi- Stop stomach ulcers with the miracle remedy of cabbage the skin surface into electrical ant Health Imaging founder Pam impulses that are shown in color Ryerse. Gilliland has been a nurse By Mike Adams blind study of 45 inmates at San ingredient in cabbage is sometimes on a monitor. (NaturalNews) Cabbage is one Quentin Prison in California, 93 called the antiulcer U factor. Its of the most medicinal vegetables percent of the ulcers in prisoners technical name is glutamine, and The visual image you’ll find in your garden (or your taking cabbage juice concentrate this compound is also available in maps the body local grocery store). It contains in capsules - the equivalent of a capsules. Glutamine has proved to temperature and powerful medicinal compounds fresh quart of cabbage juice be a better ulcer cure than antacids. is referred to as a that help heal cancer, but one of every day - were healed after - Herbs for Health and thermogram. The its best-known uses is as a natu- three weeks. Only 32 percent of Healing by Kathi Keville spectrum of colors ral remedy for stomach ulcers. the ulcers healed in those taking indicates an increase a dummy capsule. How could There are natural antiulcer drugs or decrease in the Cabbage may not sound like cabbage work? Seemingly by in cabbage. That cabbage can amount of heat being amazing medicine, but in terms strengthening the stomach lin- help heal ulcers was shown by the emitted from the body of its complex phytonutrient ing’s resistance to acid attacks. pioneering experiments of Gar- surface. compounds, it’s actually one of - Food Your Miracle nett Cheney, M.D., a professor of the most advanced natural treat- Medicine by Jean Carper medicine at Stanford University Gilliland said since ments for ulcers yet engineered School of Medicine, in the 1950s. there is a high degree by Mother Nature. Read some of Classic European remedies whose He demonstrated that a quart of of thermal symmetry the supporting quotes about cab- effectiveness has been verified by fresh cabbage juice every day in the normal body, bage and ulcers below... medical research include raw cab- relieved pain and healed both gas- subtle abnormal temperature dif- for more than 30 years and said bage and potato and celery juices. tric and duodenal ulcers better and ferences are easily identified, and overtime she has developed a more Drinking a cup of cabbage juice faster than standard treatments did. because infrared thermal imaging holistic and preventative approach, How cabbage cures four times a day can heal stomach In a test of fifty-five patients who is highly sensitive to variations in and thermography has become a stomach ulcers ulcers in only ten days. 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The argument that the two With well over 300 million mem- our deeply ingrained need for one to grasp in order to enter more The following is an excerpt from parties should represent opposed bers and counting…What does another and points to a God who fully into the experience of com- the just released book by Bran- ideals and policies, one, perhaps, our obsession with Facebook and longs to intimately connect with munity as a hyperconnected world non Howse, Grave Influence: 21 of the Right and the other of the other social networking sites say each one of us. understands it,” Rice explains. Radicals and Their Worldviews Left, is a foolish idea acceptable about us? That Rule America From The only to doctrinaire and academic While people of In The Church of Grave (368 pages, hard-cover) thinkers. Instead, the two parties A revolution is underway. A Wi- all ages, from Facebook, Rice’s should be almost identical, so that Fi, worldwide movement that is middle-school- discussions will The leaders in the educational the American people can “throw changing how we interact with ers to great- engage social establishment, the apostate the rascals out” at any election others. It’s a seismic shift that is grandparents, networkers who Church, occultism/pagan spiritu- without leading to any profound redefining the idea of community. are joining this are wrestling ality, or the government-corporate or extensive shifts in policy.” Online social networks are con- movement, it with the very complex want the idea of social necting people like never before. is especially real issues of and spiritual evolution embraced And it’s working. While there are And with millions of users, they’re popular among identity, mean- worldwide in order to bring about some truly conservative Repub- creating a virtual world that erases tweens and ing, purpose, their desired “new order” or “new licans, most embrace the same all boundaries. It’s a movement teens. With their and friendship world order.” Secular humanist worldview and agenda of their that’s changing how we form children spend- within the con- and Fabian Socialist Julian Huxley fellow politicians across the aisle. relationships, perceive others, ing so much text of virtual (brother of Aldous) was the First This is a form of Marx’s dialectic and shape our identity. Yet at time on these communities. Director General of the United process, the true intent of which their core, these sites reflect our sites, it is espe- From profiles, Nations Educational, Science, and is revealed by Julian Huxley: need for community. Our need for cially important to The Wall, to Culture Organization (UNESCO). intimacy, connection, and a place for parents to status updates, to He explained, “The task is to help …at the moment, two opposing to simply belong. better understand their kids, their “poking,” Jesse shares what Face- the emergence of a single world philosophies of life confront each kid’s online interactions, and their book reveals about us, and what it culture…”. other…You may categorize the In his new book, The Church own role in parenting well within a may mean for the church. Driven two philosophies of Facebook, author Jesse Rice digitally-dominated culture. by Rice’s thought-provoking ques- This “task” is as super national- examines the wildly popular tions, observations, humor, and even at work in ism, or as indi- world of online social groups. The “We must understand that, for most heartfelt storytelling, The Church America’s political vidualism versus Church of Facebook is a compel- people (especially younger people) of Facebook challenges readers to arena. Bill Clinton’s collectivism…or ling and thought-provoking look there is no longer a distinction consider new perspectives regard- mentor and former as capitalism ver- into the phenomenon of online between ‘real’ and ‘online’ com- ing their social networking habits professor Carrol sus communism, social networking and its radical munity. It’s all part of the same and how those habits may point to Quigley made this or as Christianity impact on culture, community, experience. Whether my friends deeper heart issues and, ultimately, clear in his book, verses Marxism. and our understanding of God and are in cyberspace or around my our hunger for Jesus. Tragedy and Hope: Can these oppo- self. Rice believes this social trend dinner table, they are my commu- sites be reconciled, This “task” is even this antithesis concept of social evolution. There America’s fastest growing spiritual helm Friedrich Hegel and finds at work in Ameri- be resolved in a are others who apply it not only to movements, the Emergent Church, its contemporary manifestation ca’s political arena. higher synthesis? the social and cultural arenas but sing the praises of socialism. As in the “Third Way” movement of Bill Clinton’s men- I believe not only also to the spiritual world. Gener- I’ll explain in more detail later, Bill Clinton and Tony Blair. In the tor and former professor Carrol that this can happen, but that, ally, these are New Age devotees the Emergent Church champions Third Way, capitalism, socialism, Quigley made this clear in his through the inexorable dialectic of the New Spirituality. Generally- the neo-Marxist call for a utopian and communism merge to form book, Tragedy and Hope: of evolution, it must happen. but not always. society through spiritual evolution a misanthropic combination of where good and evil merge to form the three. This blending is now “The chief problem of Ameri- Those who buy into Darwinian Emerging Trouble a “better” third option. This idea represented in the terms “the can political life...has been how or neo-Darwinian evolution and derives from the belief system of New World Order” and “the new to make the two Congressional apply it to society embrace this The pastors and authors of one of philosophers such as Georg Wil- enlightenment.” Coaching men to worship the true God Sports By Brett Maragni more success at the racetrack, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP)- “NikeTown Chicago is dedicated he is also seeking to build on -On a recent trip to Chicago, I to the same spirit of reverence his most important legacy: God stood inside the NikeTown store that built those edifices, and working through his life to in- on Michigan Avenue’s famous which moves us to gather to- fluence his family for Christ and “Magnificent Mile” and read gether to watch full-grown adults to use his platform of success in these stunning words on the wall: at play.” sports to influence a generation of men to follow Christ. “In Europe, they say you can tell At least Nike is honest. The truth which city you are in by look- is that for a lot of men in America, Gibbs recently launched a new Web ing at the church spires. Here in their relationship to their favorite site: www.gameplanforlife.com. America, it is much the same; sport borders on idolatry, or At this site he has gathered a team your unsaved friends to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Take is patently of Christian leaders to contribute www.gameplanforlife.com. Or advantage of your common love i d o l a t r o u s . insights in their areas of exper- get a copy of the book, which of sports and point someone to But instead tise, including Chuck Colson, includes a clear presentation of the Savior. of cursing Ravi Zacharias, Ron Blue, Josh the darkness, McDowell, Randy Alcorn and perhaps the Os Guinness. These men provide better thing to guidance on various topics of do is look for Christian living such as salvation, ways to help sin and addiction, finances, health men make and career. The issues addressed the transition at the Web site were determined from worship- by the top needs men expressed ing the gifts in a nationwide survey. Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts (recreation, visitors need only look to our sta- competition, athleticism, games, Along with the Web site, Gibbs diums -- our cathedrals of sport etc.) to worshiping the Giver. and his team have released a -- to orient themselves. new book, “Gameplan for Life,” One way of doing that is pointing from Tyndale. What excites me “This is nowhere more true than to shining examples in sports. about the book and the Web site in Chicago, where these vener- Coach Joe Gibbs is such a man. is the effort to point men to God’s able structures stand not only The former Washington Redskins Word. As Tony Dungy states in as landmarks, but as stone and coach has already established his the foreword to the book, “As a steel testimonials to the power legacies when it comes to games Christian, I agree with Joe that of sports. Like those churches of and races: three NFL Super Bowl the best playbook for life is the Europe, each possesses its own championships as a head coach Bible.” recognizable characteristics. And and three NASCAR Cup Series like those churches, each is a championships as an owner. If you are a Christian man, place of worship. While he continues to pursue consider pointing some of The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 10 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 11 abandoning its holiness roots and ter it, and you need to be prepared Nazarene from Page 1 sound Christian doctrine, and has for the onslaught of this deceptive that has been taught as orthodox been for some time. “new reformation.” Christianity for 2,000 years. One of the problems with writ- Some of the Nazarene Prob- A common phrase they use is ing about the Emergent Church lems that they are in a “conversation”, movement is that even though it but unfortunately, that conversa- is present in nearly all denomina- Contemplative spirituality prac- tion will go on forever without tions, there are still many people tices, which are nothing more than ever getting to the truth. It is a including church leaders who “Christianized” transcendental deadly, dangerous movement that have never heard of it. In a way, meditation, are being taught in has infiltrated practically every that is good, because most likely, Nazarene universities, seminar- single evangelical denomina- those churches that have not been ies, and churches. Professors tion and is drawing away such as Thomas Oord countless people from the It is a deadly, dangerous movement of Northwest Nazarene true gospel into mystical that has infiltrated practically every University are teaching practices that have no Open Theism, the heresy scriptural basis and deny single evangelical denomination... that God does not know the sole authority, iner- the future, among other rancy and infallibility of the word affected are still grounded in solid heresies. Professors such as Karl of God. Much of the Emergent Bible based theology and teaching. Giberson at Eastern Nazarene Col- Church is re-packaged liberalism The bad news is that many congre- lege are teaching that evolution is with an emphasis on tolerance of gations are slowly being fed this fully compatible with the Bible. almost anything, non-judgmental- error filled ideology by their pas- Trevecca Nazarene University ism and ecumenism, as well as an tors or leadership in small doses, has a prayer labyrinth on campus, embrace of Roman Catholic rituals much like slowly heating up a and some Nazarene churches now and pagan practices. frog in a pan of water. Combine use prayer labyrinths, which is a that with a lack of discernment, a practice from pagan cultures that Now the questions are coming shallow knowledge of scripture, was invented and used thousands from many troubled Nazarenes a reluctance to “judge”, a fear of of years before Christ. There is across the country. Is the Nazarene controversy or “division”, and an nothing Christian about it, but now denomination abandoning its solid unhealthy loyalty to the church it is becoming more commonplace evangelical equivalent of a priest is really no gospel at all. biblically grounded theological or pastor, instead of first to Jesus in the Nazarene church. Leaders at who handles confessions in the Evidently some people are roots based on the infallible word Christ, and the resulting combi- Point Loma Nazarene University Roman Catholic system. throwing you into confusion of God, and instead turning to the nation is deadly. So I urge every and others are promoting contem- and are trying to pervert the Emergent Church movement with Christian, Nazarene or otherwise, plative spirituality practices. Even The official publication of the gospel of Christ. But even if all its errors as the solution that it to look into the Emergent Church Nazarene Theological Seminary is denomination, Holiness Today, we or an angel from heaven needs going into the next century? movement if you don’t know any- going “contemplative”, promoting recently published an article should preach a gospel other I believe I can make a case that the thing about it. Eventually, you or a “spiritual formation” retreat at a titled “Are The Emerging Church than the one we preached to church is already well on its way to someone you know will encoun- Catholic retreat center a few days Folks Stealing The Church?” It you, let him be eternally con- before General Assembly. These was written by the Editor in Chief, demned! As we have already practices promote an unhealthy Rev. David Felter. I posted an said, so now I say again: If and unbiblical emphasis on experi- opinion piece on his article at my anybody is preaching to you ences and teach methods that sup- blog, refomednazarene.wordpress a gospel other than what you posedly will help you get closer .com, and my conclusion is that accepted, let him be eternally to God and hear His voice, rather Holiness Today is all but putting condemned! Am I now trying than a reliance on what God has its stamp of approval on revealed in the scriptures to find this movement and its His will and “hear His voice.” This false teachings. Rev. is also called monastic mysticism, Felter’s comments were and it is not from the Bible. very approving towards those Nazarenes who are Another area of concern has been “emergent”, but at the Barefoot Ministries, the youth same time, he never gave arm of the Nazarene Publishing specifics on what he likes House. I recently wrote articles about the movement. And criticizing two of their books, he also criticized those which promote the use of prayer who oppose the Emer- ropes, prayer labyrinths, lectio gents with unexplained divina and other contemplative phrases such as “caricatures of to win the approval of men, prayer practices. They also pro- exaggeration and “use of disin- or of God? Or am I trying mote going on pilgrimages (which genuous rhetoric”. I concluded to please men? If I were still are not necessarily bad), but one of that his criticisms were directed trying to please men, I would the recommended pilgrimages is at folks like me and others who not be a servant of Christ.” to a prayer community in France have been trying to raise aware- Galatians 1:6-10 called Taize, which is a hotbed ness amongst Nazarenes for the of contemplative mysticism and past 12 months. I have written a We need to be loyal to God above inter-spirituality. I was shocked letter to Rev. Felter and I hope that all else. If practices and teachings We are a Prolife Medical Practice to find out that Nazarene Theologi- he can clarify some of his state- that are coming into the Christian for appointment call 508-672-6422 cal Seminary recently promoted a ments so that we know exactly church are clearly unbiblical, it is preteen retreat, complete with what he means. our duty as Christians to oppose teaching young them, even if we have to oppose kids how to This is all very alarming to those of our leadership. We must not be Buying or Selling - We can help ! use prayer sta- us who are familiar with the Emer- silent on these matters, because Call us so we can save you $$$$$$$$$$$ tions, prayer gent ideology, and I believe this it goes against scripture. Leader- We help clients with: beads, and article he wrote could be signaling ship, pastors, church manuals are

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It did not matter whether attempt to paint him as someone bers of my local church and also they were 40 year members, or who never believed that the Bible non-Nazarenes, to educate them members of only a few years. was inerrant, even though his writ- Seasons Greetings from about the Emergent church. A The strategy was clear: follow the ings prove otherwise. few months later, I stumbled onto model of Rick Warren’s Purpose Lisa Ranglin, Realtor the main Nazarene website, in a Driven Church, “some people are General Assembly And Beyond section for missions, and got my going to have to die, or leave”. first clues that this movement was Many have left the denomina- When we first arrived at General t is indeed with gratitude that I look back upon the past year and thank you for your support and trust in allowing possibly being welcomed into the tion disgusted and heartbroken, Assembly in Orlando, several me to serve you. church. However I spent several and have found a church home of us took DVDs and brochures I more months researching, before outside of their former Nazarene and ventured into the convention I extend my sincerest wishes for an enjoyable holiday season realizing that this movement had church, where the Bible is taught center, and passed out a few hun- to all my clients, colleagues and friends. I also offer best all but overrun the denomination, as the inerrant, infallible word dred in a matter of hours. We were wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! May the years ahead bring fulfillment and happiness in every it’s universities, and even it’s main of God. It is amazing that this able to pass out over 6,000 DVDs aspect of your life. seminary. teaching is not the case anymore that week and we very effectively in so many Nazarene churches and communicated with many people. I look forward to continuing to provide, the exceptional service All the problems I have mentioned universities! Eric Barger held workshops twice that both buyers and sellers have come to depend on. Please are very real and they are already a day for three days. Many were call me today and I will be honored to guide you through the real estate process. in the denomination, like a cancer The Concerned Nazarenes group alarmed and upset at the informa- would be inside a body, but not became more formalized and tion we gave them. Many asked Remember, if you can dream it, I can help you achieve it! completely noticed yet. And like started organizing a plan. The for further information, or where a slow growing cancer, unless it original website was founded by they could go for information on RE/MAX Heritage is eradicated quickly and treated a former rock and roll drummer for this movement. I spoke in my best properly, this movement threatens Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Tim Portuguese to Spanish speaking 692 Warren Avenue the very existence of the Nazarene Wirth. At a Ray Yungen seminar pastors, who wanted resources East Providence RI 02914 denomination, and more seriously, at his church in 2008, Tim met Sue in their language. Most people Office: 401 223-6114 Cell: 401-465-3669 the eternal souls of many. Con- and Don Butler, which resulted were receptive to the information, Each office is independently owned and operated templative spirituality practices in a collaboration to produce a although we got into some interest- are running rampant throughout DVD that exposed the Emergent ing conversations with others who many of the universities. The Church movement. As other pas- obviously supported the Emergent tians be watchmen at this time, to challenge them to justify these first university that caught my tors and laypeople joined us, we agenda. guard themselves with the Word of practices with scripture, not with attention was Northwest Nazarene formulated a plan to distribute up God, so that they too will not be their own human reasoning. I ask University in Nampa, Idaho, when to 10,000 DVDs at the General We were disappointed that the deceived by the one who comes you not to allow anything to get I read about a three day seminar Assembly in Orlando in late June. resolution to clarify the inerrancy often disguised as an angel of in the way of the truth. Don’t try led by Brian McLaren, who is The General Assembly is where, of scripture was sent to the leader- light. Deception is on the rise, to win the approval of men, but considered by most emergents to every four years, about 25,000 ship for review over the next four and we need to stay be the “godfather” and leader of Nazarenes from all around the years, rather than coming up for a awake, watch, warn, the movement. world come to worship together, vote, but we are hopeful that there and as needed, we should to learn, to elect new leadership, will be good results at the next expose, rebuke and shun Eric Barger of Take A Stand! Min- and to formulate plans for the Assembly. We are still awaiting a false teachers. istries attended that seminar, and future of the church. statement by the General Super- documented three days of intendents, which we were I am first of all a Chris- stunningly unbiblical teach- promised by one of the tian. Christians should ing from McLaren, and leaders would come out not casually create seri- frankly made me wonder soon after the Assembly, ous problems in their where was the discernment which would address the churches because they in some of the leaders there emergent church problem. do not agree with a cer- who invited McLaren to This could be the most tain policy, or they don’t of God. Rely only on the word of speak, unchallenged. As critical statement by our agree with the selected color for God, and not the intellectual rea- an example of some of leadership in decades, but the walls in the fellowship hall. soning and wisdom of men, which the goings on, at the last they must speak on the sub- However, when there is a serious can lead you down a broad road night of the seminar, Mr. ject. How their statement problem in doctrinal matters, loy- which is only paved with destruc- McLaren invited people to comes out, will affect the alty to any one person, persons, or tion. Seek to defend the one true come down and be re-bap- future of many Nazarenes. denomination, should be second- gospel with all that you have. tized into the “new Christi- We await their answer with ary to loyalty to our Lord Jesus Eternity is at stake for many. anity”, and stick their hands anticipation and prayerful- Christ and His Word. into a tub of dirt to feel what ness, and that God will If you would like to schedule a pre- needs to be saved in the world! guide their decisions. For those Nazarenes and other sentation of this material at your As General Assembly approached, Christians who are reading this, church or receive a free copy of After starting my blog in January, we prayed, fasted, and prayed Conclusion may God bless you as you search the Emerging Church DVD, please others from around the country some more. We had a prayer line for the truth. I ask you not to stay email me at reformednazarene@ho started contacting me, sharing in place across the country, and This is not just a Nazarene prob- silent if God opens your eyes to tmail.com. Additional information the same serious concerns about sent out prayer requests as needed lem. It is a cancer that is spreading this. I ask you to speak out and is available at our main website is what was happening in the Naza- for the most urgent issues that everywhere. This could very well question those in authority and www.concernednazarenes.org. rene denomination. I started get- came up. Opposition from some be a major turning point in the ting stories from Nazarenes, who emergent Nazarenes was fierce, history of many denominations. I were either being ostracized and including pastors. The emergent believe we are seeing, within this forced to leave their church, or Nazarenes were not about to lie Emergent church movement, some telling of others who suffered down and allow us to spread the of the influences that are mislead- the same fate. Folks, it is heart information about their movement ing so many Christians around the breaking to think of all the emails unimpeded. Their blogs began to world. It is so pervasive that we I have received over the last year, show comment after comment are probably seeing the beginnings from faithful Nazarenes who have depicting Concerned Nazarenes of the great apostasy which was been forced to leave their church of as radicals, hateful, judgmental, predicted in the scriptures. Christ many years, all because they were unloving, and extreme funda- will not return when there is great not allowed to speak up and share mentalists! We were called out revival; the Bible prophesies that their concerns of what was hap- of touch and non-Wesleyan in our His return will come after there pening. In every story the pattern thinking. Oddly enough, it is the is a great falling away from the seemed to be the same: either be Emergents who are trying to re- faith by countless millions. We will be shocked at the well known leaders who will be fooled by the great deceiver, as is happening now. Even now we see famous pastors like Rick Warren, who are defying scriptural commands to “not be unequally yoked with unbelievers”, who are foolishly working towards eradicating poverty and global warming, and bringing “peace” to the world, not understanding or ignoring biblical prophesy about the end times, that only Christ can bring peace.

It is my prayer that faithful Chris- The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 12 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 13 and speak the truth of life. istries, Bread of Stone has ven- Entertainment Interview with tured to Indonesia producing two Since the release of their original full-length Christian albums and Bread of Stone self-produced project, Broken Ves- have currently distributed over New Documentary Exposes America’s (BOS) sels, the group has been blessed 85,000 free copies throughout the Push for New World Order with many amazing opportuni- Muslim-populated country. By Bob Boucher ties to expand their musical By Good News Today Staff experts and authors such as G. Bread of Stone (BOS) is an horizons...most recently in 2009 Over a year ago, Ben & Bill started Cloud Ten Pictures Inc., the Edward Griffin, Daniel Estulin, emerging Christian Band from on the national “Join the Tribe a rather unique evangelistic minis- Christian film production and Gary Kah, Chuck Missler, Joan “America’s Heartland” out of Tour” with the Newsboys covering try in Indonesia, the world’s largest distribution house Veon, Brad O’Leary Sioux City, Iowa. Recently I had over 40 major US cities. During Muslim nation, where poverty is behind such hits as and many others, the chance to meet the band during the tour, they saw numerous lives one of the biggest dilemmas. There the LEFT BEHIND SHADOW GOV- the “In the Hands of God Tour” changed and impacted for Christ. are churches established through- and APOCA- ERNMENT pro- which was featured with the head- out the country, but they are mostly LYPSE film series, vides proof that the liners “Newsboy’s’ at the Lowell filled with ethnic Chinese who are recently released a newest technologies Auditorium. of a higher economic class than new documentary are being used by most native Indonesians. This is film, SHADOW hidden and danger- This four piece band was formed part of the reason why the lower- GOVERNMENT ous forces to ulti- by two brothers Ben (vocals) class populations would never step on DVD nation- mately control every and Bill Kristijanto (guitar) who foot in such wealthy churches. wide. SHADOW person on the planet. previously lived in Indonesia for GOVERNMENT is the first nine years of their lives, Their father (Nehemiah) had an based on the newly- “The information in and friends Tim Barnes (bass) on-going ministry which allowed released book by SHADOW GOV- and Jeremi Hough (drums). They them to partner with a local pastor renowned Biblical scholar and best- ERNMENT is like a headline have answered the call to ministry who is in charge of a small church selling author, GRANT JEFFREY. news story every few minutes,” through inspiring music infused near one of the major landfills in says writer/director and Cloud with high octane energy who’s Surabaya. Here the men, women, In these times, we’ve all come to Ten CEO, Andre van Heerden, goal and passion is to lead others and children scour the landfill for accept that our e- mails, telephone “it’s simply overwhelming to to Jesus. BOS takes their audience Bread of Stone has also opened recyclable items...such as plastic calls and financial transactions can learn what is happening behind on a journey through the heights for Petra’s Farewell Tour and has or metal to resell to help support be monitored and tracked, but do the closed doors of technology and and depths of the human condition shared the stage with Stellar Kart, their families. we really know how much of our government.” Cloud Ten owner via a unique blend of rock, pop, Phil Joel, DecembeRadio, Casting lives are actually being observed and founder, Paul Lalonde, who and worship. Pearls, Building 429, Toby Mac, “What we offer is a modest build- and recorded and by whom? co-wrote and produced the This Chris Tomlin, and Jars of Clay. ing, where Pastor Yehezkiel who SHADOW GOVERNMENT Week in Bible Prophecy television As far as the significance of A key element of BOS success is in charge of the ministry, can provides up-to-the minute analysis program and newsletters prior to the band’s name.....”Bread of is being a fully self-contained host a church service and outreach of the ever changing technological founding Cloud Ten, adds “recent Stone”.....They state “we are all band...with tour vehicles and arena programs. Throughout the week, landscape and new evidence that advances in communication merely stones that God turns into quality sound equipment....has Pastor Y, invites Muslims from the an ultra-secret global elite, controls technology have exponentially bread to feed the hungry and with- further enhanced their co-billing poorest sections of town, to come technology, finance, international increased the government’s abil- out Him, no one can accomplish live concert opportunities. fellowship at the church, where law, world trade, political power ity to monitor, and control, every good in this downfallen world.” they are offered food, showers, and vast military capabilities. aspect of our lives. The connection By involving themselves with and a place to stay.....all for free. between Biblical prophecy and With the release of their second other ministries, BOS, focuses on If they were unable to find trans- In SHADOW GOVERNMENT, what we are currently seeing is album, Letting Go, Bread of more than just music. Partnering portation, Pastor Yehezkiel will leading researchers and authors profound and undeniable, and this Stone has fine tuned and honed with Christ In Action’s Homes of take his van and pick them up or GRANT JEFFREY (best-selling film is relevant to all of our lives.” their God-given talents. Ben, who Hope, the band has made several he would just drop off a bag of author, renowned Biblical scholar writes the majority of the band’s trips to Hurricane Katrina ravaged groceries for the week.” and host of Bible Prophecy Long known as a leading pro- music and serves as band man- Louisiana to aid families recover- Revealed) and DR. KATHERINE ducer of Christian features, ager while on the road, explains ing from devastation. They not Ben and Bill have been personally ALBRECHT (syndicated radio Cloud Ten has produced several that the overall theme of the album only worked to rebuild homes but funding this ministry and hope that talk-show host and privacy rights documentaries relating to end- is surrender. The title track, “Let- more importantly helped rebuild others will join them in ministering expert and speaker on RFID, times issues, including FINAL ting Go” speaks about his journey spiritual lives by sharing the to the neglected, showing them the Human microchips, Verichips and WARNING and MARK OF THE into a deeper relationship with gospel with the hurricane victims love of Jesus Christ. If you would Spychips) reveal the hidden world BEAST. For more information, Jesus. He realizes that the only and utilizing their musical talents, like to participate in this most of surveillance and its connection visit www.cloudtenpictures.com way to have a true friendship with they also ministered to the many worthy ministry...please visit to global government and Biblical or www.shadowgovernment- Christ is to humble ourselves. The volunteers. their web-site: breadofstone.com prophecy. Through interviews and movie.com. album is full of captivating melo- or myspace.com/breadofstone commentary with notable scholars, dies and lyrics that “Keep It Real” Teaming up with Imanuel Min- After all....Are we not all “Bread Based on the book, The Blind underprivileged, homeless, Afri- lacks in acting through the spoken of Stone”....that God will use to The Blind Side Side: Evolution of a Game, by can-American young man. But the word, he more than makes up for feed the hungry and cloth the poor? By Chris Carpenter Michael Lewis, the movie of the facts are the facts. If anything, the with his quiet resilience. This is Without Him, no one can accom- same name is an uplifting sports movie provides a balanced view quite evident as he could have very plish good in this downfallen (CBN.com) Above the entrance drama featuring Michael’s real life of the racial realities of the Deep easily been swallowed up in many world. The choice is Yours!!! to the Wingate School in the new story of rags to riches. South. scenes by Bullock’s irrepressible movie, The Blind Side (Warner Leigh Ann. But he isn’t. In fact, for Michael, lights up the screen Bros.) is a sign that reads, “With When viewers are first introduced In perhaps the best performance Aaron’s portrayal of Michael’s every time he appears. Also, Oscar men this is possible. With God all to Michael (Quinton Aaron), he is of her career, Sandra Bullock is quiet nature actually adds to the winner Kathy Bates plays the left- things are possible.” a massive, uneducated man child, getting some well deserved Oscar emotional complexity of the role. leaning tutor the very Republican sleeping on the couch of a friend. buzz for her portrayal of Leigh Tuohy’s hire to help Michael get Those two sentences speak vol- His grade point average is below Ann Tuohy, the brassy spitfire Country music star McGraw plays his grades up. She tackles the part umes when discussing the life of 1.0, he owns only the clothes southern belle who convinces her the role of Leigh Ann’s husband, with zeal. Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle on his back, and there are many husband (Tim Sean Tuohy, Michael Oher. A once homeless sordid, forgettable memories in M c G r a w ) a Memphis- In one highly compelling scene teenager, the current NFL rookie his past that haunt him regularly. to take in based fast that is sure to resonate with people has overcome great obstacles in He is about as far from football M i c h a e l . food fran- of faith, Leigh Ann (Bullock) com- his life thanks in large part to the stardom as is humanly possible. Bullock’s chise mogul. mands the entire family to leave love and support of a well to do performance While natu- their Thanksgiving dinner perch Memphis family. But on a fateful, rainy night, the is sassy, rally funny in front of the television and join Tuohy family passes Michael on bold, and in several her and Michael at the dining room table. There, they offer up a prayer the side of the road. He is walking determined, scenes as of thanks for their many blessings, to parts unknown in the dead of right down Leigh Ann’s chief among them the addition of winter wearing only a t-shirt and a to the blond marital foil, Michael to their family. pair of shorts. The affluent family roots of her McGraw’s takes in the highly introverted teen n a t u r a l l y role is The Blind Side is rated PG-13, for the night, not realizing that brunette hair. Tim McGraw, Michael Oher and s t r a n g e l y mainly for several instances of they would eventually adopt the Her accent is Leigh Ann Tuohy similar to bad language. While the words gentle giant, much to the chagrin c r e d i b l e , the warm, of choice are certainly within of the Tuohy’s well-heeled cadre her will is determined, and she lighthearted father he played in context of the film, they sadly of friends. lights up the screen every time Flicka. detract from an otherwise inspir- she appears. ing family drama. While Michael Sometimes it seems that Michael Other notable performances Oher’s story could have easily Oher ’s story is too good to be true. As her onscreen counterpart, include Jae Head, who plays the ended in tragedy it transcends Some will question whether this Aaron does a credible job of under- wise-cracking, industrious, young- instead. Why? Because with men is a racist film due to a rich, well playing his role of the bashful but est child of the Tuohys. Head, some things are possible. But with to do white family taking in an very vulnerable Michael. What he whose S.J. is a natural sidekick God all things are possible. The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 12 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 13 Editorials / Commentary / Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, to the commandment of God was to in many passages (i.e., in Mat- Him for what He has done. On “vain.” thew 5:17- 28 He addressed the His holy Sabbath, we stop work- Thank you for last month’s article Ten Commandments selecting ing and “worship in spirit and in (“Sabbath: Saturday, Sunday, God’s people in the Old Testament just two of the ten). Our Lord (in truth” (John 4:24). Someday?”) calling attention somehow managed to convince that passage and in others) did not to the question about when the themselves that they were pleas- change the Ten Commandments, Bill Warcholik The Fall of Rome Sabbath should be observed. ing God by worshipping on high but expanded them to reach the Pastor of the Burrillville, Johnston, However, I noted that the Biblical places and bowing before idols heart. Praise the Lord that in the and Wickford Seventh-day Adven- American Minute basis for the author’s answer was (i.e., 2 Kings 17:32-41). Perhaps heart of the Ten Commandments tist Churches with Bill Federer not clear. they reasoned that by so doing is the invitation to rest. Our Lord they could appease the local gods echoed that commandment when * To help clear up some miscon- Rome fell SEPTEMBER 4, The author referred to several Bib- that the Canaanites worshipped. He invited all to come to Him to ceptions about Sabbath keeping in 476AD. In the centuries preced- lical texts to address the question Maybe they found Canaanite find rest (Matthew 11:28). In the the New Testament, I will be happy ing, Rome was overrun with ille- about Sabbath observance. How- worship styles more exciting and very next chapter (Matthew 12) to send FREE to any pastor or reli- gal immigrants: Visigoths, Franks, ever, the change from Sabbath to more fun. Surely, they may have our Lord explained how to keep gious leader (preferably who has Anglos, Saxons, Ostrogoths, Bur- Sunday among Christian churches reasoned, it must be OK for them the Sabbath holy when unexpected some knowledge of Hebrew and gundians, Lombards and Vandals. was glossed over by simply asking, to conform to local cultural prac- circumstances arose. His answer Greek) a copy of a recent scholarly They first assimilated, many work- “Should missionaries impose upon tices; after all, some of them still wasn’t to change to a different book called Judging the Sabbath: ing as servants, but then came so new converts to take a day off ...” went to the temple of the true God day, but to keep God’s Sabbath in Discovering What Can’t Be found fast they did not learn the Latin Missionaries at home and abroad to worship. They rationalized their a joyful way. in Colossians 2:16. Furthermore, I language. are commissioned by our Lord to behavior even though God regu- will continue the offer of a $1,000 go, make disciples, baptize, and larly sent prophets to call them to Rather than keeping the law to be reward to anyone who can find in Militarily superior Roman Legions teach (Matthew 28:18-20). Dis- repent (i.e., 2 Kings 17:13-15). saved, the Sabbath reminds us to the Bible the command by God marched rapidly on advanced ciples have to be taught what our But God said that he does not alter enter into rest each Sabbath so we that changed the Sabbath from roads but were strained fighting Lord commanded, not what we the words that proceed from His can remember that salvation is Saturday to Sunday. A caveat, conflicts worldwide. Rome had a think or feel. Where was the Bibli- lips (Psalm 89:34), especially His based on what God has done, not however, comes to those who seek trade deficit, having outsourced its cal basis for a change in the day of covenant also written by His finger on what we have done. Our work the reward. The Roman Catholic grain production to North Africa, worship?* In the absence of a clear in stone (Exodus 31:18). is incomplete and imperfect. But Catechism has already answered and when the Vandals captured Biblical command to change the when God on the sixth day com- that question by stating that the that area, Rome did not have the Sabbath (Saturday) commandment Worshipping God as we think - pleted His perfect work of creation Roman Catholic Church changed resources to retaliate. Attila the to a Sunday/someday command- instead of as He has commanded He said it was very good (Genesis the Sabbath to Sunday. They have Hun committed terrorist attacks. ment, I would invite the reader to - has never been acceptable (i.e., 1:31). And when God on the sixth said in response to the Protestant note the words of our Lord Jesus Cain, Genesis 4:3-8). It is not day completed His perfect work of declaration “sola Scriptura” that Rome was on welfare with citizens when he addressed a similar situ- acceptable for people today, redemption He said “it is finished” church tradition trumps the Word given free bread. One Roman ation about another one of the Ten either. (John 19:30). At the completion of God and that their change of commented: “Those who live at Commandments - Matthew 15:1-9 of creation and redemption, God the Sabbath to Sunday substanti- the expense of the public funds (to honor father and mother). In The Master said, “If you love Me, rested on the next day, the seventh ates their claim. A copy of that are more numerous than those that passage, our Lord said that keep My commandments.” (John day, the Sabbath. God still invites information will be provided free who provide them.” Tax collec- worship offered according to the 14:15). He clearly identified the His people to enter into His rest to anyone on request, and is posted tors were “more terrible than the traditions of men that was contrary commandments He was referring on His Sabbath and to worship on our website: www.risda.org. enemy.” Rome was in debt with huge government bureaucracies. weakened it in the past. Adding Healthcare Reform Is Economic Malpractice this new, monumental pressure A history of court favoritism, By Ron Paul responsible, only to have it scored themselves so easily to waste, could very well be the straw infidelity, exposure of unwanted As Washington continues debating as nearly twice as expensive by fraud and abuse. Combine that that will break the dollar’s back. infants, perverted bathhouses, healthcare reform the rest of the the nonpartisan Congressional with overall inefficiency and it all sexual immorality, as seen in country is primarily concerned Budget Office. Estimates of past adds up to a hefty price tag for the Foreign creditors are already ner- Pompei’s ruins, and violent about jobs and the economy. It is healthcare spending programs taxpayer, with not vous about continuing to invest in entertainment by gladiators in the still uncertain what policies will be have been off by as much as much leftover for the US because Coliseum, led 5th-Century histo- implemented, but I am certain about 100 percent so there is no tell- actual services. An of our skyrock- rian Salvian to write: one thing: It will only further dev- ing what the actual cost will be. outright takeover eting debt. The astate our economy and our dollar. of an entire sector explosion of debt “O Roman people be ashamed...Let The past century should have of the economy, that is certain nobody think otherwise, the vices The leadership has come up with taught us one thing: that govern- especially one to accompany of our bad lives have alone con- a proposal they are confident will ment intervention is expensive. as important as the enactment quered us.” be what they consider fiscally Government programs lend healthcare, is of this national something that health care bill we just cannot can only add to Your Rights Are About To Be Stolen, Your Future afford for the that nervousness. government to Destroyed--Are You there? Do You Care? do right now. Ironically, enact- Not to mention ment of the health By Bill Wilson – The Daily Jot Congressman Ron Paul small businessmen who have said to the States respectively, or to the fact that it is care bill could help The US Senate’s health care bill they will be forced to close their the people.” Modern interpreta- completely unconstitutional. But the cause of liberty by hastening is 2,074 pages and surely to grow doors and send their employees tions, however, say it is merely a Washington insists on torturing the the day when Congress is forced before the debate is finished. 2,074 home because they will no longer truism--that all powers are retained numbers and tinkering around the by economic circumstances to stop pages of utterly unconstitutional be profitable under this health which have not been surrendered. edges rather than facing this truth. increasing the welfare-warfare programs designed not to improve care reform. Bottom line is that state and return to the Constitution. your health or protect you from this type of health care reform We as a people have not surren- If healthcare reform does indeed catastrophic health losses, but to will destroy lives, livelihoods, dered our power over the govern- pass, we should not be under the There are many problems with take away every freedom you have. place government in control of ment except through the election illusion that it will be free. The our current healthcare system, to Yes, every freedom you have. You your life, and will place an undue of usurpers who have killed, money to pay for it will have to be sure. There are many tragic sto- will be forced to buy health insur- burden on generations to come. stolen, and destroyed the rights come from somewhere. They say ries to be told. However, we need ance at pre-set rates. If you don’t and freedoms we are guaranteed in they will get the money from cut- to look at the root of our problems you will first be fined the amount This legislation is unconstitutional. the Constitution. Jesus said in Mat- ting waste, fraud and abuse, but in order to address them properly. you would owe for your family. This is a tremendous wealth redis- thew 7:16, “Ye shall know them by all of that is seemingly intrinsic to More government intervention and And if you don’t pay the fine, you tribution plan to take America into their fruits.” And he characterized government programs. Since they bureaucracy injected into health- will go to jail. They say that health the despotism of humanist social- the devil in John 10:10, “The thief want to expand the government’s care will take a flawed system and care is now a right. I guess “rights” ism. This legislation is the antith- comes not, but for to steal, and to reach we have to assume we will make it immeasurably worse. these days are not life, liberty and esis of the free enterprise system. kill, and to destroy.” These evil- be trading waste, fraud and abuse the pursuit of happiness, but rather It is the government targeting an doers in Congress and the White for waste, fraud and abuse with a Volunteer government-dictated “rights”. entire industry while at the same House are known by their fruits. bigger budget. The powers that to Deliver! time taking away every citizen’s They have come to kill, steal and be have insisted the money won’t I have been told by many suppos- Constitutional rights. Aside from destroy your nation. Many ask, come from higher taxes, it won’t The edly “in the know” sources that a its general precept being totally “this is so overwhelming, what come from rationing of care, and Good News TODAY health care bill will be passed. It unconstitutional, it violates spe- can I do?” What would you do if it won’t come from higher premi- will force Americans to buy health cifically the 10th Amendment, they were breaking into your house ums. This can only then put more care insurance and it will force which reads: “The powers not with the same intent? They are on pressure on the Fed to print the in your area employers--large and small--to delegated to the United States by your property. Are you going to money out of thin air. We already have a weakening dollar. They provide health care. I have also the Constitution, nor prohibited wait until they break in? 401.619.0418 interviewed a good number of by it to the States, are reserved are accelerating everything that

The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 14 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 15 board and the team with the most together as a group, and thank God on hand. names wins! You may wish to give for His great love. Inspiration the winning team members a small Once the squares have dried, con- prize such as a piece of candy, but Cover the table with newspaper to nect them together running ribbon when working with younger chil- protect it, cut pieces of white cloth through to connect the holes. Once HAND PRINT BANNER MINISTRY TIP dren, give everyone a prize. into eight inch square pieces, and your work of art is completed, By Rev. Doug Forbes colored markers, glitter glue and punch a hole in all four corners of hang it on the wall and take a other decorating items you may Ask your students why there are each piece of cloth. Pour a thin group picture. Attach one copy Hand Print Banners are fun to have on hand. so many names in the Bible. After layer of paint into a plate and have of the group picture to the artwork make and they are a terrific team a short discussion, read Isaiah each child place one of their hands and make additional copies so that building activity. To make Hand Break your class into two or more 43:1, Psalm 8:4-8, and John 3: in the paint and then press it into each child can take a photo home Print Banners you need: Bibles teams, and have each team use 16 with your class. Explain that the center of their square of cloth. to remind them of God’s great love and Bible concordances, newspa- their Bibles and concordances everyone’s name is important Have the young people clean their for them, their friends in class and per, white cloth, small prizes such to find as many Bible names as to God because every person is hands and then decorate the bor- the fun they had building a Hand as candy, hole punches, finger possible in an allotted period of important to Him, and He loves ders around their hand prints with Print Banner. paint, ribbon, plastic plates, paper time. Instruct each team to make each and every individual very markers, glitter glue and other towels, a camera, scissors, rulers, a list on the much! Take a little time to pray decorative materials you have

Holy Spirit And Fire while Amos join the triumph of the skies; perfect gift arrived more than More than a baby calls Him The Burden Bearer. With th’ angelic host proclaim, 2,000 years ago on a starry “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” night in Bethlehem, and was in a manger The book of Obadiah speaks of Hark! the herald angels sing, given again 33 years later on a By Coach Dave Daubenmire Him as The Mighty Savior, while “Glory to the new born King!” wooden cross on Calvary. When Jonah says He is The Forgiving it comes to presents, everything here is a part of me that “Babe in a manger.” God. In Micah He is The Mes- Christ, by highest heaven adored; else pretty much pales in com- doesn’t like the Christmas senger With Beautiful Feet, but Christ, the everlasting Lord; parison. season.T I hate what it has done The Prophet Isaiah foretold “For Nahum prophesizes Him as The Late in time behold him come, to Christianity. The birth of the unto us a child is born, unto us a Avenger of God’s Elect. Habak- offspring of a virgin’s womb. Have you received the greatest Savior has been hi-jacked. The son is given: and the government kuk speaks of The Great Evan- Veiled in flesh the Godhead gift ever given? The Bible says arrival of Emmanuel has been shall be upon his shoulder: and his gelist, Crying For Revival, while see; hail th’ incarnate Deity, that, God so loved the world, relegated to a secular celebra- name shall be called Wonderful, Zephaniah describes Him as The Pleased as man with man to that he gave his only begotten tion highlighted by a trip to Counsellor, The mighty God, The Restorer of God’s Lost Heritage. dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Son, that whosoever believes the local mall. What a way to everlasting Father, The Prince of Hark! the herald angels sing, in Him should not perish, but celebrate the ultimate spiritual- Peace. Of the increase of his gov- In Haggai he is The Cleansing “Glory to the new born King!” have everlasting life. John 3: bailout. ernment and peace there shall be Fountain, Zechariah: The Merci- 16 That’s a gift you shouldn’t no end,” ful Father and Hail the heaven-born refuse. It also says, For by grace I’m sure our family is no dif- Malachi calls Prince of Peace! Hail the are ye saved through faith; and ferent than yours. Our kids love That Babe, Him The Son of Sun of Righteousness! that not of yourselves: [it is] the to look at home movies, espe- wrapped in Righteousness, Light and life to all he brings, gift of God, not of works, lest cially from previous Christmas s w a d d l i n g Rising with risen with healing in his wings. any man should boast. Eph 2: mornings. They love to laugh clothes, was Healing in His Mild he lays his glory by, born 8 and reminisce about the days almighty God Wings. that man no more may die, of their youth and the childish Himself. It Born to raise the sons of earth, You see…God wants to give behavior they exhibited. is high time Matthew: The born to give us second birth. you the best Christmas gift we taught our Messiah, Mark: Hark! the herald angels sing, that you have ever received, But they are no longer children. children to The Wonder “Glory to the new born King!” eternity with Him. He tells us, All are grown adults with their look beyond the manger. You Worker, Luke: The Son of Man, If you confess with your mouth, own lives, and dreams of see the entire Bible is about John: The Son of God. In Acts He Come, Desire of nations, come, that Jesus is Lord, and believe miraculous things that the Jesus. In each of the sixty-six is The Ascended Lord, In Romans fix in us thy humble home; in your heart that God raised Lord will do through them. books there is a type or shadow, The Justifier. In 1 & 2 Corinthi- Rise, the woman’s conquering Seed, Him from the dead, you will Their childhood is a mere a picture if you will, of Jesus. ans He is called The Last Adam, bruise in us the serpent’s head. be saved. Romans 10:9 If you memory, a record if you will, Galatians declares He is The One Adam’s likeness, Lord, efface; do, pray something like this: of their journey on this globe. In Genesis He is The Seed of The Who Sets Us Free. Ephesians calls stamp thine image in its place. Each year we celebrate their Woman. In Exodus: The Passover Him The Christ of Riches, while in Second Adam from above, Jesus, please forgive my birthday by acknowledging Lamb. In Leviticus He is The High Philippians: The God Who Meets Reinstate us in thy love. many sins. I know that you died how much they have grown. Priest. In Numbers The Cloud and Our Every Need. Hark! the herald angels sing, for me and have a plan for my We are happy they were born, The Fire, In Deuteronomy He is “Glory to the new born King!” life. Please teach me your ways but we are excited by what they The Prophet Like Moses. Joshua Colossians describes Him as The and help me to live my life for will become. presents Him as The Captain of Fullness of The Godhead, 1 & 2 Adam’s likeness, Lord, efface, you, free from the fears of this Our Salvation, In Judges He is Thessalonians: The Soon Coming Stamp Thine image in its place: world and the next. Help me But it is different with Jesus. The Judge And Lawgiver. King, 1 & 2 Timothy: The Media- Second Adam from above, Rein- to be grateful for all that life Christmas is a yearly reminder state us in Thy love. brings my way. I want to start a of God’s invasion of time The book of Ruth Let us Thee, new life with you. Amen and space and the gift of presents Him as though lost, life He gave to the world. The Kinsman He is so much more than a Baby in a regain, Thee, the Congratulations, if you But the yearly reminder of a Redeemer, in 1 Manger and Christmas is about more Life, the inner man: have prayed this prayer the “babe wrapped in swaddling & 2 Samuel He O, to all Thy- Bible says, “Therefore if any clothes” seems to trap Jesus in is The Prophet than just what’s under the tree. self impart, man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new the manger. For many in this of The Lord. The Formed in each creature: old things are passed nation they never get beyond books of 1 & 2 believing heart. away; behold, all things are the “Christ Child.” Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles declare tor Between God And Man. Titus Hark! the herald angels sing, become new.” 2 Cor. 5:17 Him The Reigning King while in calls Him The Blessed Hope, while “Glory to the newborn King!” I don’t want to ruin your Christ- Ezra He is The Faithful Scribe. Philemon: The Friend That Sticks Charles Wesley If you’ve prayed this prayer mas party but the birth of Jesus Nehemiah pictures Him as The Closer Than a Brother. for the first time or are renewing is meaningless without the Rebuilder of The Broken Down He is so much more than a Baby in your commitment to the Lord, Cross of Calvary. His birth is Walls. In the book of Hebrews He is The a Manger and Christmas is about please let us know so that we insignificant without His death. Blood That Washes Away My Sins. more than just what’s under the can pray for you as you start It is the crucifixion that “saves In Esther He is Mordecai. Job James declares Him The Great tree. It’s remembering that the your new life in Christ. His people from their sins.” describes Him as The Dayspring Physician. In 1 & 2 Peter declare From on High. In Psalms, The Him The Chief Shepherd while in For many, the recitation of the Lord Who Is Our Shepherd, 1 & 2 & 3 John: Everlasting Love. Reason for writing: TODAY “Christmas Story” gives an Proverbs & Ecclesiastes call Him Jude cries The God our Savior and The Good News (401) 619-0418 almost-fairy-tale like feeling Wisdom. The Song of Solomon in Revelation He is The King of ___ I have just prayed to receive Christ to those who are enamored by declares him as The Lover & Kings and the Lord of Lords. ___ I have renewed my commitment to the Lord the season. If the only Jesus one Bridegroom, and Isaiah says He ___ I am in need of a church hears about is the “Babe in a is The Prince of Peace. This Christmas season teach your ___ Send Bible or literature manger” is it any wonder that children about our Savior and ___ Other:______Christianity is so powerless to In Jeremiah & Lamentations He is God’s marvelous plan to rescue so many? The Weeping Prophet, while Eze- the world from sin. Mail to: Good News Outreach kiel writes that He is The Wheel PO Box 161 • Little Compton, RI 02837 Almighty God humbled Him- Turning. Daniel names Him The Hark! the herald angels sing Name: ______self and took on the form of a 4th Man in The Fiery Furnace, to “Glory to the new born King, Address: ______sinful man. “And the Word was Hosea The Bridegroom Married Peace on earth, and mercy mild, ______Phone: ______made flesh, and dwelt among to The Backslidden Woman. Joel God and sinners reconciled!” Email: ______us. He is so much more than a declares Him Baptized With The Joyful, all ye nations rise,

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Sunday Worship Service - 9 am Wednesday at North Providence Assem- Sunday Intercessory Prayer - 7 pm Wednesday Night Worship Service and Bible Study-7PM Thursday Bible Study/Prayer Meeting - 7 pm bly of God, 244 Lexington Avenue, N Friday Night Vigil - 11 pm Saturday Night Worship Service and Sermon-5PM - 7PM Dec 5 ~ 9a.m.-3p.m. • Winter abundantblessingchurch.org Providence, RI 401-353-8330 Wonderland Bazaar ~ Phenix Baptist Church 2 Fairview Ave, W Warwick Apostolic Pentecostal Church of RI 7 p.m. Family Night ~ Adult Bible Study RI. Home-made gifts, bake goods, & Childrens programs. every Wed “Some- And Ye Shall Know The Truth snowflake cafe, “Kid’s only” gift room. 537 Elm Street • Woonsocket, RI 02895 thing For Everyone” Christian Fellowship For more info 401-821-1618 401-534-0172 • [email protected] ~ Clayville Assembly ~ Center- Assembly of God. 844 Acushnet Service Times 7 Plainfield Pike - Foster, Rhode Island Ave., New Bedford, MA 508-995-9996, Sunday Morning: 10:00 am www.clayvilleassembly.com Dec 5-6 ~ Biblical ChristmasTour www.cfc818.org Tuesday Evening Prayer: 6:30 pm Tuesday Evening Interactive Bible Study: 7:30 pm Free walking tour with Live animals Thursday Evening: 7:30 pm Perryville Bible Bible Church 220 7:30p.m. ~ Power Study Night every Moonstone Beach Rd Wakefield RI. 6: Wed at World Covenant Life Minsitries 30p.m. each night, last tour at 7:30p.m. CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Conquerors For Christ Church Center, MA. 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For more info call: 401-724- Fridays 7:00 PM Quintas-feiras às 7:00 PM Tuesday: Bible Study @7:00pm Youth Service Estudos Biblicos 6340 the gospel of Jesus Christ, every thurs at North Providence Assembly of God, 244 245 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 FAMILY CHRISTIAN CENTER Dec 12 ~ 3:00p.m. • Woodlawn’s Lexington Avenue, N Providence, RI 401- Help Line: (401) 941-4357 Sanctuary Choir. Warwick mall 353-0670, Ext 17 Business Line: (401) 941-2051 Church of God 67 Prospect St. Pawcatuck, Connecticut Christmas sights and sounds of the www.carenetri.org season. For more info: 401-724-6340 7 p.m. ~ Teen/Youth Night. every Thurs- Bishop Richard Morton Jr., Pastor day The Orchard Church, 180 Oaklawn Office Hours Service Times: Monday 10 - 5:30 Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. 401-942- Sunday Morning Worship 11 am Dec 20 ~ 10:30a.m. • Sanctuary choir Wednesday 10 - 5:30 Wednesday Prayer-Bible Study 7 pm 4616 or www.orchardri.org Thursday 10 - 5:30 presents the cantana: The Winter Phone 1-860-495-0500 Rose Woodlawn Baptist Church, 337 Lonsdale Ave, Pawtucket,RI 02860 free 4 Friday Christian Assembly Faith Bible Chapel will offering. For more info: 401-724- 1494 Fall River Ave • Seekonk, MA 02771 115 Ashaway Rd (Rt 3) 7p.m. ~ Ground Zero Youth Service 508-336-4023 • www.cachurch.org 6340 Westerly, RI 02891 with Teen-Led Worship and Relevant Bi- Weekly Service Schedule: (401) 348-9637 bleTeaching. New Life Worship Center, Sunday 9:00 am - Portuguese Service Dec 20 ~ 7-9p.m. • “Christ Is 10:00 am - Sunday School Adults & Children 915 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI. 401- Pastor Bernie Norman Christmas” - Rock The Bay 244 10:45 am - English Worship Service Sunday services: 232-5200 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study - Portuguese Adult Sunday School 9:00 am Smith St, Providence, RI. Live music & Friday 7:00 p.m. Youth Service Sunday Worship service: 10:30 am narration. Free will offering to benefit St Adult Bible Study • Portuguese Bible Study 7:30p.m. ~ Damascus Road Coffee Patrick Meal Kitchen/Mary’s House. For House “Heartsong” free admission & more info rockthebay.org Church of the Apostles Refreshments 1st Friday of the month. 170 Fairview Ave • Coventry, RI • 401-821-7609 Faith Christian Center www.churchoftheapostlesri.org 95 Sagamore Road Dartmouth Bible Church 52 Morton Ave e-mail: [email protected] Dartmouth, MA 774-451-3286 or damasc Seekonk, MA 02771 The Reverend Mark R. 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7-10p.m. ~ Men of Covenant Men’s 10a.m. ~ Recovering Program: Free- Meeting every Sunday. Cathedral of Life, dom in Recovering - Christian base. M 433 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 Every Sat. Cathedral of Life Christian 401-780-8900 Assembly, 1860 Westminister St.. Provi- E dence, RI 401-780-8900 Now accepting R 1 Tuesday 7p.m. ~ “Shawn Dennison” registration for fall R ChristianContemporary/worship. Y 10a.m. ~ Women’s Bible Study, meets The Upper Room. 1221 Main St, classes starting every Tuesday at New Hope Christian West Warwick, RI. 401-823-5330 Church, 1436 G.A.R. Highway Swansea, www.theupperroomri.org Sept. 14, 2009 C MA. or nhcc.ws (508)-324-4500 H 8p.m. ~ Adult Coffee House every Sat 7p.m. ~ Healing Streams Prayer Ser- Cathedral of Life Christian Assembly, 10 vice 1st Tuesday of each month for For information call R Troy St. Providence, RI 02909; 401-780- healing & prayer gathering. Healing and 8900 I peace in body, soul & spirit with Gods 401 847-5801 S healing touch. New Life Worship Center 915 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI.more info 6 Sunday T call:401-232-5200 M 6:00pm ~ Covenant Players: 7p.m. ~ Celebrate Recovery every Woodlawn Baptist Church, 337 A Tuesday. (Behind the Church) Internation- LonsdaleAve,Pawtucket,RI 02860 free New England Christian College S al Church of the Nazarene 278 Pleasant will offering 2574 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI St, New Bedford, MA. The Good News TODAY The Good News TODAY 16 December 2009 www.thegoodnewstoday.org 17 Full Gospel Business Men’s C a l e n d a r Fellowship International Oasis of Grace Church of God 1st Wednesday of the month: Courthyard Marriott Hotel 464 Silver Spring Street 9 Wednesday 10a.m. ~ Senior Saint Bible Study (65 32 Exchange Terrance (Kennedy Plaza) Providence, RI 02904 & older) 3rd Thursday of the month at 2nd Wednesday of the month: Radisson Hotel - 195E Exit 3, Gano Street 12:00-1:00pm (401) 861-1441 12–1p.m. ~ Full Gospel Businessmen’s New Hope Christian Church, 1436 G.A.R. 401-821-8750 • [email protected] Luncheon. Full gospel/ fellowship. . (2nd Highway Swansea, MA. (508)-324-4500 Wed of month at this Location) Radisson Hotel, Providence, RI (exit 3, Gano St... 19 Saturday off 195) call Jim 401-821-8750 Garden City Baptist Church a house church 7p.m.~ “Crimson Rain”. Christian 126 Bracken Street 10 Thursday Rock. The Upper Room. 1221 Main Cranston, RI 02920 St, West Warwick, RI. 401-823-5330 232-1869 9:30a.m. ~ M.O.P.S Group meets every www.theupperroomri.org www.gardencitybaptistchurch.org 2nd & 3rd Thursday of every month; call Sunday 11 AM & Wednesday 6:30 PM holiday weeks for reschedule. New Hope Christian Center. 1436 GAR Highway, 20 Sunday THE ORCHARD CHURCH Swansea, MA (508) 324-4500 180 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI 02920 Pastor Bob Lancia (401) 942-4616 or nhcc.ws 10:30a.m. ~ Sanctuary choir presents www.orchardri.org the cantana: The Winter Rose Wood- Join us for contemporary worship 7p.m. ~ Teen/Youth Night. every Thurs- on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. lawn Baptist Church, 337 Lonsdale Ave, Wednesday night is family night starting day The Orchard Church, 180 Oaklawn Pawtucket,RI 02860 free will offering with a light supper at 6:30 pm followed by Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. 401-942- classes for all ages at 7:00 pm. Childcare provided. Elevator accessible. 4616 or www.orchardri.org 7-10p.m. ~ Men of Covenant Men’s Meeting every Sunday. Cathedral of Life, 7p.m. ~ Joshua’s Men 2nd and 4th 433 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 • His Love Reaching • Pentecostal Assembly Thursday, we meet for prayer, bible study CHURCH 401-780-8900 215 Sawyer Street and mutual accountabability, at Church of Rev LJ Andrews, Pastor the Apostles 170 Fairview Ave, Coventry, New Bedford, MA for more info: 401-821-7609 24 Thursday 508-996-9865 (508) 999-5683 6:45p.m. ~ Rhode Island Men of 651 Orchard St Suite 302 New Bedford, MA 02744 11 Friday Hope 4th Thursday every month. Barrington Baptist Church, Barrington, 7p.m. ~ Ground Zero Youth Service RI www.menofhope.org Our Mission Matt. 28:18-20 HIS PRESENCE EOPLE’S APTIST HURCH - Reaching Men for Christ. Ambassador P B C with Teen-Led Worship and Relevant Bi- CHURCH 1275 Elmwood Avenue • Cranston, RI 02907 for Promise Keepers. Coach for National 595 St. Paul Street bleTeaching. New Life Worship Center, 401-467-8220 Coalition Men’s Ministry: call Big John North Smithfield, RI – 02896 915 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI. 401- (401) 762-4463 232-5200 Mentus (401-433-2030) www.hispresencechurch.org Sunday Morning Worship 10 AM Rev. Al Berja - Senior Pastor ALL ARE WELCOME! Services are Child Friendly & Sunday School is Offered 7p.m. ~ Christmas Eve Service Sunday Christian Education: 9:30 7-9p.m. ~ Recovery Class every Friday Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Handicapped Accessible Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm at New Hope Christian Church, 1436 Woodlawn Baptist Church, 337 Friday Intercessory Prayer: 7:00 pm www.peoplesbaptistchurchri.org G.A.R. Highway Swansea, MA.(508)-324- LonsdaleAve,Pawtucket,RI 02860 free 4500 will offering Hosanna Lighthouse Quidnick Baptist Church 484 Fairview Avenue 7:00p.m.- Eternal Perks Coffee House 7p.m. ~ Joshua’s Men 2nd and 4th Ministries, Inc. Christian Counseling offices in Ma & RI Coventry Free admission, coffee, soda, popcorn, Thursday, we meet for prayer, bible study 821-2465 and mutual accountabability, at Church of Jan Shepard, Director (401) 765-4364 & desserts at Grace Evangelical Luthern Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Church 1055 Randolph Rd, Middletown the Apostles 170 Fairview Ave, Coventry, June, July and August 9 am Ct 06457. 860-346-2641 for more info & for more info: 401-821-7609 Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am direction GraceMiddletown.org PO Box 22 • 632 River St. Woonsocket, RI 02895 Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm 27 Sunday 12 Saturday The “International” Church of the Nazarene 6-8p.m. ~ Cathedral of Life Strategic Rhode Island Men of Hope Reaching Men for Christ Prayer Gatherings (corporate prayer), 278 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 3:00p.m.~Woodlawn’s Sanctuary last Sunday of every month. 433 Elmwood Choir. Warwick mall Christmas sights and Rev. Manuel J. Chavier J. R. Let us help your church build men for ministry Ave, Providence, RI 401-780-8900 Join us every fourth Thursday of the month sounds of the season. tel 508.993.8484 email fax 508.961.1137 [email protected] Call: 401-383-9967 7p.m. ~ “Steafast”. Christian Contem- www.menofhope.org porary. The Upper Room. 1221 Main January Highlights St, West Warwick, RI. 401-823-5330 LIVING HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD www.theupperroomri.org 100 BROADWAY PAWTUCKET RI 02860 17 Thursday 401-723-2039 Tuesday Prayer 10:00 am -noon Jan 16 Sat 1PM at Warwick Christian Mid-week Service 7:00-8:30 pm 266 Smith Street • PO Box 28285 • Providence, RI 02908 9:30a.m. ~ M.O.P.S Group meets every Fellowship, 430 Buttonwoods Avenue Sunday School 9:00 AM 401.521.1860 2nd & 3rd Thursday of every month; call • Warwick, R.I. - Showing of the new Sunday Service 10:00 AM www.rirtl.org holiday weeks for reschedule. 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