DOCSLIB.ORG

TIDINGS Page T I D I N G S

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
TIDINGS Page T I D I N G S April 2016 TIDINGS Page T i d i n g s Monthly news for members & friends from Niantic Community Church April 2016 From the Pastor and Teacher Dear Friends, Here’s a selection from The Essence of Julian, a paraphrased translation of Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love, by Ralph Niantic Community Church 170 Pennsylvania Avenue Milton (Northstone, 2002). Niantic, CT 06357 As I was seeing the vision of Christ’s bleeding head, he gave me a Phone: (860) 739-6208 [email protected] spiritual insight into his comforting love. www.NianticCommunityChurch.org Christ is everything we need – Pastor & Teacher: He is our clothing, The Rev. Dr. John A. Nelson wrapping us in love. Community Minister: Christ embraces us, Patty Chaffee shelters us, Interim Christian Education/ surrounds us Youth Ministers: with his tender love. Pam McCauley, Amy Agles Christ will never desert us! Music Minister: Richard Schenk And then Christ showed me a tiny, round thing. It was about the size of a hazelnut, which I held in the palm of my hand. And I Choral Minister/ wondered, “What might this be? How can this last? It is so tiny, it Bell Choir Director: could just fade into nothing!” Lynne Floyd This is the answer that came to me. Children’s & Gospel “In this small thing is all of creation! Choirs Ministers: Lee Wilkerson, Nikki Rollins It lasts and it always will last Church Secretary: Judy Snitkin because God loves it. Parish Nurses: Marie LaTourette, Donna Hathaway, Continued on Page 2 Edie Watrous Children’s Center Director: Kathy Tiller Inside This Issue: Worship Schedule: Sundays at 9:00 am & 11:15 am Pastor’s Message……….. 1-2 A Federated Church of the Christian Education…….. 3-4 United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church Notices………………..… 5 An Open, Affirming, Nurturing Faith………..... 6-11 Reconciling Congregation Calendar ………………... 12 Editor: Heather Larson [email protected] Easter Egg Hunt April 2016 TIDINGS Page 2 Continued from Page 1 Worship in April In this way all creation lasts because Sunday Worship at 9:00 & 11:15am God made it, April 3rd: Second Sunday of Easter God cares for it, (Holy Humor Sunday) God loves it.” Texts: Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29 or Out of this I learned that God wants to be Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31 known. We can find our true rest in God, not Pastor John A. Nelson, preaching: in the things around us. “That You May Believe” God of goodness April 10th: Third Sunday of Easter give me yourself. Texts: Acts 9:1-6 (7-20); Psalm 30; Revelation You are enough to me. 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 I can ask for nothing less, Pastor John A. Nelson, preaching: for then I would not be “The First Breakfast” worshipping you. April 17th: Fourth Sunday of Easter And if I ask for anything less, Texts: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9- I will always be left wanting. 17; John 10:22-30 Only in you Pastor John A. Nelson, preaching: do I have everything. “Did You Hear?” th God’s richest blessings to you, April 24 : Fifth Sunday of Easter Texts: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:16; John 13:31-35 Pastor John A. Nelson, preaching: Pastor John A. Nelson “The Eleventh Commandment” Going Home To God Sally McIntyre Sally McIntrye passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016, of complications from a recent fall. As a daughter of a USCG officer, she lived all over the eastern United States until she married Darrell, and they ultimately moved to Niantic almost 50 years ago. Important parts of Sally's life were her beloved dogs, her friends and the community. She always quietly gave of herself but never wanted to impose on others. A memorial service was held at on March 17, 2016, at the Niantic Community Church. See the full obituary at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theday/obituary.aspx?n=sally-mcintyre&pid=178055281&fhid=24218 Janice Brentlinger Beloved mother, grandmother, wife, partner, friend and nurturer. Janice Verne Brentlinger passed away on March 12, 2016. Janice was a valued member of her community: she served in numerous roles over her 46 years at Niantic Community Church and she was devoted to caring for her friends in need. She loved the beach, gardening, her dogs, traveling, trying new foods, and dancing. Memorial services were held at Niantic Community Church on March 20, 2016. See the full obituary at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newstimes/obituary.aspx?n=janice- brentlinger&pid=178100167&fhid=24218 April 2016 TIDINGS Page 3 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Happy Spring! March was full of wonderful and educational events. We reintroduced the Holy Week Walk Through this year for one, which was fun and educational for everyone involved. The Middle school and High school children acted out the scenes of The Last Supper, The Garden of Gethsemane, The Trial, The Burial, and The Resurrection.They did a great job without much preparation. Thanks to some plants and trees that were “Lent” to us, Sonja and Ella Mazzulli coming on Sat afternoon to set up the Tomb (made out of a tent with a grey, spray painted tarp), and a lot of coordination, not much was needed to pull it off. The kids wore costumes from the Christmas Eve stock pile. Thanks to Georgie Granger’s instruction we also made Palm Leaf crosses. Although it has been quite a few years since this has been done, and it required some refreshing, it brought back a lot of fond memories. A few parents came to me afterwards and said their children enjoyed it and learned new things about Jesus last days, which makes it all worth it. I think children learn in many different ways and giving them opportunities like these, strengthen their knowledge and faith. Hopefully this can be something that continues in the coming years. Wish I remembered to take some pictures. Now, looking forward to VBS. July 11-15th. Through five stations, like Cosmic crafts, the Good News Galaxy, and Moons and Tunes, each day of our Galactic Blast cosmic adventure, we will learn a mission story; 1. Creation of the Universe, 2. Elijah at Mt. Horeb, 3. The Women at the Well, 4. A Blind Beggar in Jericho, 5. Two Disciples in Emmaus. Each mission includes a space connection, Bible Booster memory verse, and Praise Phrase. This cosmic combination of fun and faith will bring children and volunteers alike, into a closer relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Once again, our talented youth are needed to help as well as adults. If you are good at playing games or making crafts, or if it simply peaks your interest, please contact me at [email protected] or by calling the church office, 860-739-6208. Registration will begin June 1st. I am looking forward to sharing “A Thought for Young Minds” once a month. There will be a “One Room Church School” on April 17th because of the Spring Break week. Peace, Pam McCauley Christian Education Calendar: Sunday, April 3 - Quarter Contest Collection Junior Youth Fellowship- 10:30 am-12:00 Prepare Shelter Meal Senior Youth Fellowship- Painting Projects in Youth Room- 9:30 am-12:00 Senior Youth Serve Meal at NL Homeless Hospitality Center 6:00- 7:45 pm Monday, April 4 - Christian Ed Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Thursday, April 7- Confirmation Class- 6:30-8:30 pm Intro to Statements of Faith Sunday, April 10 - Quarter Contest Collection Thursday, April 14 - Confirmation Class- 6:30-8:30 pm Sunday, April 17 - Quarter Contest Collections One Room Church School No Junior Youth Fellowship. Senior Youth Finish Painting in Youth Room Sunday, April 24 - Junior Youth Fellowship- Final plans for Wanakee Quarter Contest Winner Performs! April 25-April 29 - Pastor John meets with Confirmands Thursday, April 28- All Wanakee participants leave gear in CE Office Friday, April 29 - 3:00 Arrive at NCC. Pack up vehicles. Be on the road at 3:30 Saturday, April 30 - WANAKEE Work Day Sunday, May 1 - Middle School Youth Return from Wanakee. Back about 4:30 pm. Senior Youth Shelter Meal Prep 4:00 -6:00 pm Senior Youth Serve Meal at NL Homeless Hospitality Center 6:00- 7:45 pm May 6-May 7 - Confirmation Lock In. Meet at 5:00 pm Friday. Pick up 12:00 noon Saturday. April 2016 TIDINGS Page 4 YOUTH MINISTRY QUARTER CONTEST! Calling all loose coins for Wanakee! It's time to vote with your change. Here are the options for this year's contest- Richard Schenk- We know that Richard is a man of many instruments, but he has not divulged his act, yet....Lynne Floyd will delight us with song and her own musical accompaniment with bottles. The Youth Band- Will they dye their hair or be dressed as their favorite Super Heroes? Or will you "vote" for Sandy Lembree and Frank Mirecki who will perform a memorable duet.... The CONTEST begins SUNDAY, April 3. The winner(s) will perform on Sunday, April 24. Need some Investment Advice? We have some Stock Advisors who would be happy to assist you. 16 Senior High Youth- Gillian, Amelia, Quin, Cat, Chara, Meghan, Erin, Chris G,, Josh, Calvin, Des, Ryan, Chris C., Jake, Evan, and Clarke- will be going on the YouthWorks Mission Trip to Boston this Summer. They will have a Public Offering of Stock during the month of May. Your investment in our Youth helps ensure their mission work of putting their faith in action.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Teach Me About Jesus-PDF-Rev1
    Cover 1 Dedicated to William who is the motivation for this book because he’s loved so much. Copyright © 2020 by Faith Publications. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy and distribute this book for non- commercial purposes if the entire content is retained with no changes and this copyright notice is included. The “Guide for Parents” section may be omitted from printed copies intended only for children. All quotations of the Bible are from the Authorized (King James) Version. Feedback Comments about this book are welcome. You can submit them to [email protected]. Please understand that it isn’t possible for every message to receive a reply. 2 Please Read This First It isn’t unusual for people to have incorrect ideas about salvation for children and how to teach children about it. The “Guide for Parents” at the back of this book can help in both of those areas. The “Guide for Parents” starts with tips for dealing with children about salvation and explains why children need the truth. It ends with a summary of the key concepts of salvation, which apply to adults as well as children. Whether you want a better understanding of salvation for your own benefit or to help you discuss it with your child, you’ll find the “Guide for Parents” a valuable resource. It’s brief and to the point, so you won’t get bogged down or need a lot of time to read it. Also, if you have questions about anything the book says, please read the Bible verses in the endnotes.
    [Show full text]
  • South Africa's Official Selection for the Foreign Film Oscars 2006
    Production Notes The UK Film & TV Production Company plc The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa The National Film & Video Foundation of South Africa in association with Moviworld present A UK/South African Co-production TSOTSI Starring Presley Chweneyagae, Terry Pheto, Kenneth Nkosi, Mothusi Magano, Zenzo Ngqobe and ZOLA Written and Directed by Gavin Hood Based on the novel by Athol Fugard Co-produced by Paul Raleigh Produced by Peter Fudakowski WINNER – EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL 2005 THE STANDARD LIFE AUDIENCE AWARD THE MICHAEL POWELL AWARD FOR BEST BRITISH FILM South Africa’s official selection for the Foreign Film Oscars 2006 For all press inquiries please contact: Donna Daniels Public Relations 1375 Broadway, Suite 403, New York, NY 10018 Ph: 212-869-7233 Email: [email protected] and [email protected] IN TORONTO: contact Melissa or Donna c/o The Sutton Place Hotel, Hospitality Suite 606, 955 Bay Street, Toronto, on M5S 2A2 main #: 416.924.9221 fax: 416.324.5617 FOR ALL PRESS MATERIALS/INFO : www.tsotsi.com A message from the playwright and author of the novel TSOTSI ATHOL FUGARD 2 CONTENTS: LETTER FROM AUTHOR OF 'TSOTSI' THE NOVEL 2 UK AND TRADE PRESS QUOTE BANK 4 SHORT SYNOPSIS 6 LONGER SYNOPSIS 6 MAKING “TSOTSI” - BACKGROUND NOTES and QUOTES 8 THE TERM “TSOTSI” - ORIGINS AND MEANINGS 13 KWAITO MUSIC - ORIGINS 15 BIOGRAPHIES: ATHOL FUGARD - AUTHOR OF THE NOVEL “TSOTSI” 17 GAVIN HOOD - SCREENWRITER / DIRECTOR 18 PETER FUDAKOWSKI - PRODUCER 19 PAUL RALEIGH - CO-PRODUCER 20 PRESLEY CHWENEYAGAE - TSOTSI 21 ZOLA – FELA 21 TERRY PHETO - MIRIAM 21 KENNETH NKOSI - AAP 21 MOTHUSI MAGANO - BOSTON 22 ZENZO NGQOBE - BUTCHER 22 CAST, CREW AND MUSIC CREDITS 23-31 CONTACT INFO 32 3 TSOTSI “Tsotsi” literally means “thug” or “gangster” in the street language of South Africa’s townships and ghettos.
    [Show full text]
  • Downtrodden Yet Determined: Exploring the History Of
    DOWNTRODDEN YET DETERMINED: EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF BLACK MALES IN PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL AND HOW THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION ADDRESSES THEIR WELFARE A Dissertation by JUSTIN RYAN GARNER Submitted to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Chair of Committee, John N. Singer Committee Members, Natasha Brison Paul J. Batista Tommy J. Curry Head of Department, Melinda Sheffield-Moore May 2019 Major Subject: Kinesiology Copyright 2019 Justin R. Garner ABSTRACT Professional athletes are paid for their labor and it is often believed they have a weaker argument of exploitation. However, labor disputes in professional sports suggest athletes do not always receive fair compensation for their contributions to league and team success. Any professional athlete, regardless of their race, may claim to endure unjust wages relative to their fellow athlete peers, yet Black professional athletes’ history of exploitation inspires greater concerns. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to explore and trace the historical development of basketball in the United States (US) and the critical role Black males played in its growth and commercial development, and 2) to illuminate the perspectives and experiences of Black male professional basketball players concerning the role the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), collectively considered as the Players Association for this study, played in their welfare and addressing issues of exploitation. While drawing from the conceptual framework of anti-colonial thought, an exploratory case study was employed in which in-depth interviews were conducted with a list of Black male professional basketball players who are members of the Players Association.
    [Show full text]
  • Dolemite Is My Name
    DOLEMITE IS MY NAME Written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski FINAL IN THE BLACK We hear Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin' On" playing softly. VOICE I ain't lying. People love me. INT. DOLPHIN'S - DAY CU of a beat-up record from the 1950s. On the paper cover is a VERY YOUNG Rudy, in a tuxedo. It says "Rudy Moore - BUGGY RIDE" RUDY You play this, folks gonna start hoppin' and squirmin', just like back in the day. A hand lifts the record up to the face of RUDY RAY MOORE, late '40s, black, sweet, determined. RUDY When I sang this on stage, I swear to God, people fainted! Ambulance man was picking them off the floor! When I had a gig, the promoter would warn the hospital: "Rudy's on tonight -- you're gonna be carrying bodies out of the motherfucking club!" We see that we are in a RADIO BOOTH. A sign blinks "On The Air." The DJ, ROJ, frowns at the record. ROJ "Buggy Ride"? RUDY Wasn't no small-time shit. ROJ GodDAMN, Rudy! That record's 1000 years old! I've got Marvin Gaye singin' "Let's Get It On"! I can't be playin' no "Buggy Ride." (beat) Look, I have 60 seconds. I have to cue the next tune. Hm! Rudy bites his lip and walks away. Roj tries to go back to his job. He reaches for a Sly Stone single -- when Rudy suddenly bounds back up. RUDY How about "Step It Up and Go"? That's a real catchy rhythm-and-blues number.
    [Show full text]
  • Dwellers. He Has Shaped Each Person in Turn; Now He Watches Everything We Do
    page 645 d PSALM 34 13-15 From high in the skies God looks around, he sees all Adam’s brood. From where he sits he overlooks all us earth-​­dwellers. He has shaped each person in turn; now he watches everything we do. 16-17 No king succeeds with a big army alone, no warrior wins by brute strength. Horsepower is not the answer; no one gets by on muscle alone. 18-19 Watch this: God’s eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for his love. He’s ready to come to their rescue in bad times; in lean times he keeps body and soul together. 20-22 We’re depending on God; he’s everything we need. What’s more, our hearts brim with joy since we’ve taken for our own his holy name. Love us, God, with all you’ve got— that’s what we’re depending on. A David Psalm, When He Outwitted Abimelech and Got Away 1 I bless God every chance I get; 34 my lungs expand with his praise. 2 I live and breathe God; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy: 3 Join me in spreading the news; together let’s get the word out. 4 God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. 5 Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him. 6 When I was desperate, I called out, and God got me out of a tight spot.
    [Show full text]
  • STEWARDSHIP PRAYERS Discipleship Lord Jesus Christ, You
    STEWARDSHIP PRAYERS Discipleship Lord Jesus Christ, you call us to follow you as disciples. Help us to respond wholeheartedly without counting the cost. Lord Jesus Christ, you invite us to proclaim your gospel of hope and salvation here at home and to all nationals and peoples. Teach us to be faithful evangelists in word and in action. Lord Jesus Christ, you have given us every spiritual and material blessing. Show us how to share our gifts with others, and inspire us always to follow your example of generous self-giving. Gracious Lord, teach us to give with a joyous and grateful heart that we may provide hope, consolation, and pastoral care to your people and thus give glory and honour to your holy name. AMEN Good Stewards Loving Father, you alone are the source of every good gift. We praise you for all your gifts to us, and we thank you for your generosity. Everything we have, and all that we are, comes from you. Help us to be grateful and responsible. You have called us to follow your son, Jesus, without counting the cost. Send us your Holy Spirit to give us courage and wisdom to be faithful disciples. We commit ourselves to being good stewards. Help us to be grateful, accountable, generous, and willing to give back with increase. Help us to make stewardship a way of life. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. AMEN Gratitude All powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.
    [Show full text]
  • First Results from the HAYSTAC Axion Search
    Abstract First results from the HAYSTAC axion search Benjamin M. Brubaker 2018 The axion is a well-motivated cold dark matter (CDM) candidate first postulated to explain the absence of CP violation in the strong interactions. CDM axions may be detected via their resonant conversion into photons in a \haloscope" detector: a tunable high-Q microwave cavity maintained at cryogenic temperature, immersed a strong magnetic field, and coupled to a low-noise receiver. This dissertation reports on the design, commissioning, and first operation of the Haloscope at Yale Sensitive to Axion CDM (HAYSTAC), a new detector designed to search for CDM axions with masses above 20 µeV. I also describe the analysis procedure developed to derive limits on axion CDM from the first HAYSTAC data run, which excluded axion −14 −1 models with two-photon coupling gaγγ & 2 × 10 GeV , a factor of 2.3 above the benchmark KSVZ model, over the mass range 23:55 < ma < 24:0 µeV. This result represents two important achievements. First, it demonstrates cosmolog- ically relevant sensitivity an order of magnitude higher in mass than any existing direct limits. Second, by incorporating a dilution refrigerator and Josephson parametric amplifier, HAYSTAC has demonstrated total noise approaching the standard quantum limit for the first time in a haloscope axion search. arXiv:1801.00835v1 [astro-ph.CO] 2 Jan 2018 First results from the HAYSTAC axion search A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Yale University in Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Benjamin M. Brubaker Dissertation Director: Steve K.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Everything We Need
    Everything August 25, 2019 Everything We Need :: 2 Peter 1:3-11 Introduction: Have you ever run into a situation where you didn’t have everything you needed to complete a project or assignment? I recently bought a new desk for my office and it came in three giant boxes. When I pulled out the directions there were just pictures for each step, no words telling me some needed information, including which size hardware to use for specific steps along the way! Thank goodness we have a church full of engineers! I called Bill Wight and asked him to come help me assemble the thing. Even he was stumped for a little while! Finally we started making headway on the thing and got it together. But I didn’t have everything I needed to do that project on my own! Have you ever gotten half way into preparing a meal and realized you didn’t have a vital ingredient? That’s when you hope you have good neighbors with a well- stocked pantry! Let me ask you a more difficult question: Have you ever felt like you don’t have everything it takes to succeed in your faith journey? Maybe there are times that arise or situations you face that you feel completely unequipped to handle. Or maybe you think other people are more faith-filled and spiritual than you and you’ve maxed out in your growth as a disciple of Jesus. When you read the bible and see the call to holiness and godliness you find yourself thinking, “That’s for someone else; I can never be those things.” I have good news for you today: when God called you into His family and you placed your faith in Jesus for salvation, the Holy Spirit went to work in your life to change you and you have everything you need to have a growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus for the rest of your life! As we begin this new series today called Everything, I hope you will find hope to push ahead in your faith journey and a renewed sense of the Holy Spirit’s equipping power in your life to be everything God wants you to be as a disciple of Jesus.
    [Show full text]
  • Children's Ministries Lesson – 3Rd-5Th Grade Fruit of the Spirit – Peace
    Children’s Ministries Lesson – 3rd-5th Grade Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Matthew 6, Mark 4, & Galatians 5:22-23 May 24, 2020 Children’s Ministries purpose is to build a spiritual foundation in each child that lasts a lifetime. We hope this lesson provides additional opportunities for your family to strengthen your relationship with each other and with Jesus. This lesson has components of both Children’s Church and Sunday School fused together. As you prepare your space, consider gathering supplies, create a worship focal point (ideas: a Bible, a cross, a candle and an offering container), and remove other distractions from the area. Read through this lesson before beginning. Wording in BLUE italics is information for the family leader(s). BLACK italics are actions to do. With love, Your Children’s Ministries Team and Worship Leaders, Ashley Hymel & Thanushka Lewkebandara. BIBLE STORY POINT: God gives us the fruit of the Spirit to help us show others what his peace looks like. SUPPLIES: Worship focal point ideas: A Bible, a cross, a candle and an offering container; praise and worship music links; Bible story link; activity supplies (see activity options below); service opportunity (listed at the bottom of the lesson) FAMILY CHANT: During Sunday School, your children begin with a “class chant”. To bring that to your home, create a family chant that you can say each time. Create your own or use this one. The chant helps connect mind with body and connects everyone together. Motions/actions are in parentheses. Let’s create our family “chant” as a way to begin our time together.
    [Show full text]
  • October 2020
    Prayer Devotions October 2020 Luke 18:1 Pray Always and Never Give Up Prayer for Persecuted Church Pray for those in the midst of persecution Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Hebrews 13:3 Global watchdog Open Doors reports that 322 Christians are killed every month for their faith while millions more suffer persecution on a routine basis. Please pray that these believers will not only stay committed to the call of Christ but also will respond in love to the evil shown by their aggressors. God’s love will open doors for these believers to share the Gospel even more. This Month’s Countries, these are some of the most dangerous countries to follow Jesus: Maldives Iraq Egypt 2 Daily prayers for October… “Obey your spiritual leaders and be willing to do what they say. For their work is to watch over your souls, and God will judge them on how well they do this. Give them reason to report joyfully about you to the Lord and not with sorrow, for then you will suffer for it too.” Hebrews 13:17 - Living Bible Thursday, October 1st: Being a leader in any capacity can be a challenge; leading during a period of unrest, fear, and uncertainty is daunting. We are in a state of such division and polarity and our leaders are not immune to the effects, yet we look to them to give us direction and to somehow make some sense out of it all.
    [Show full text]
  • Teaching the Teachers Article Published by the Pharos Tribune on January 29, 2008
    T United States Attorney’s Office – Northern District of Indiana i s c o T T VolumeH 4, Issue 2 February 2008 I s This collection of open source information is offered for informational purposes only. It is not, and should United States not be, construed as official evaluated intelligence. Points of view or opinions are those of the individual Department authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice or Of Justice the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana. Teaching the Teachers Article published by the Pharos Tribune on January 29, 2008 Logansport, IN | Joe Guerrero, a bilingual youth intervention specialist from Elkhart, recently spoke to Logansport High School teachers about gangs. Guerrero, once a gang member himself, said gangs are common and often socially acceptable. U.S. Attorney’s Office Even a high school athletic team, he said, meets some of the Northern District of definitions of a gang. “The only difference between that is Indiana those are natural expressions of youth,” Guerrero said. “They want to hang together, they want to be special, they want to be identified, they want to be distinguished. Nothing wrong 5400 Federal Plaza with that. They need to hang out with groups.” Suite 1500 Hammond, IN 46320 The problem is when the groups commit crime. Guerrero called the ones spray-painting 219.937.5500 graffiti “kids” who gather based on friendship. Often, they will identify with established gang labels or make up their own. “That’s what you’re going to see here mostly.” David Capp Acting U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Partners in Prayer: “Everything We Need!” Study of Gideon- “We May Be Small, but God Is Mighty!” Dear Partners in Prayer Team
    April 18th, 2021 Partners in Prayer: “Everything We Need!” Study of Gideon- “We may be small, but God is mighty!” Dear Partners in Prayer Team, “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Judges 21:25 (NKJV) “And the Angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!’” Judges 6:12 (NKJV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) “The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You because You have not abandoned those who seek You, Yahweh.” Psalm 9:9-10 (HCSB) Have you ever felt God has abandoned you? You pray and it seems like He isn’t listening. That is the way it was for the people of Israel during Gideon’s time. It is impossible to visit the land of Israel without being aware of the suffering and the resiliency of the Jewish people. The name “Israel” was given to the people by God which is a word that means: “After wrestling you have prevailed” (Genesis 31:28). This last week was “Holocaust Remembrance Week” for the nation. Sirens blare as Israel comes to a standstill in remembrance of Holocaust victims. Public life stops during two minutes of silence dedicated to memory of six million Jews killed, as daytime ceremonies honoring those persecuted by the Nazi regime get underway.
    [Show full text]