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NOVEMBER 2013 Vol. 12 No. 11

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ... - 2 Corinthians 2:14 The humbug is in our hearts Woonsocket Day of Prayer Joins By Sharon Thiel Church and State ou know it’s going to be a good England’s best creative treasures. By Linda Peters interview when you ask for the goal Yof your subject’s efforts, and he replies, David MacAdam is director and founder astors and members Center, to Woonsocket “My heart is, above all else, to know Christ of New Life Fine Arts in Concord, from 20 local Mayor Leo Fontaine. and to make Massachusetts. Pchurches gathered Last May, the two were Him known; With the tagline together on Saturday, in the Mayor’s office His story. We “Theater you October 26, for the talking over the city’s all have a story, can believe in”, first-ever Woonsocket ills and challenges. and our stories this anointed Day of Prayer. An all end up with group has estimated crowd of “The Mayor is an Him: as our dedicated their between 300 and 400 upbeat, nothing-gets- Saviour and time and talents people—including the him-down, kind of Lord, or as our to “Provide Mayor, the Chief of guy,” says Gonzalez. Judge. What high-quality Police, and three police “But that day, I could better, then, entertaining chaplains—prayed, see he looked down when I can tell, productions sang, and listened to about all the city’s through a story, with spiritually testimonies all on behalf problems. At one point the Gospel of uplifting of their beleaguered Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine in the conversation, Jesus Christ?” 2013 New Life Fine Arts’ production of Ebenezer themes”, the city fraught with crime, sings “Meant To Be” by Steven I asked him what the That was the Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Christmas Present (Glenn first of four violence, poverty, Curtis Chapman at the first-ever faith community could immediate reply Gray) and Ebenezer Scrooge (Ben Morse) commitments homelessness, drugs, Woonsocket Day of Prayer do to help. He leaned from David made on unemployment, and tough economic times. back in his chair, closed his eyes and MacAdam; Pastor, teacher, playwright, the About page of their website www. thought for a moment. And then he said, husband, father of three, grandfather of newlifefinearts.org. One of their most It started as an offer of help from Pastor ‘I think it would help if the churches could six, and the keeper of perhaps one of New Humbug to Page 3 Herson Gonzalez of Calvary Worship Woonsocket Day to Page 11 Providence Rescue Mission: Rescuing the Perishing

By Judith Ryder shards, sometimes a person’s life reaches a street ministry there and while driving a youth house while they commuted back and “...When thou makest a dinner or a supper, the point where it, too, has seemingly Salvation Army canteen, his rounds ended forth between NY and RI as they got things call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither become irretrievably broken. It is then that at the Capitol City Rescue Mission, whose up and running. thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours, lest the Providence Rescue Mission often meets director suggested God might be calling they also bid thee again, and a recompense another needy soul who, having come to him to Rescue Ministry. After living in During a recent interview at the Mission’s be made thee. But when thou makest a the end of his rope, has finally decided to a Mission for a year, he quit his job and, location, 627 Cranston Street in Providence, feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, seek help. In the process, many will learn, in January 1993, RI’s West end, Sean the blind: And thou perhaps for the first took a relevant Carew noted that shalt be blessed, time, the attributes Correspondence since founding for they cannot of God: His love, Course. PRM, he and recompense thee: mercy, and grace. Marbeth have for thou shalt be Beginning to pray become accustomed recompensed at the Growing up in for a helpmeet, he to watching God resurrection of the PA, and having subsequently met meet the Mission’s just.” (Luke 14: personally Marbeth in church. abundant needs with 12-14) experienced the They married in neither begging nor agony of the out- 1993 and started wringing of hands s Sean Carew, of-control life of an their family of four on their part. Like AExecutive addict, Sean Carew children. For three George Muller, the Director of the Providence Rescue attended college, became saved at age 29, years he worked Sean and Marbeth Carew German missionary Mission (PRM) points out, most children and got sober in 1989. At the time, God with the Albany in the 1800’s who, when asked what they want to be when impressed on his mind, “no more dating”. mission, then became Director of Operations through his faith and prayers (without asking they grow up, reply “fireman”, “nurse”, Deciding that his career as a bond trader at the City Mission in Schenectady, NY for money), fed thousands of orphans in “teacher”, “policeman”, or another admired was no longer a good fit, he began street from 1996 to 1999. In late 1998, the Bristol, England, the Carews acknowledge profession, but none ever says “homeless ministry in Pittsburgh while working in Carews were asked to plant a Mission in that God answers prayer and provides person”, “drug addict”, or “prostitute”. Yet, retail. After being transferred to Albany, RI, which they began in January 1999, their needs through continuing showers as a fallen mirror shatters into a thousand NY, he approached his pastor about starting staying at Quidnessett Baptist Church’s PRM to Page 5

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th Humbug from Page 1 his 5 child. His beloved sister, Holy Spirit. From the very start, groups use attending as a major O come to me, abide with me Frances (known as Fanny) married with a messenger bearing a flame outreach each year, especially My Lord Emmanuel. successful efforts is the annual an Evangelical Pastor. She was within his lantern, each messenger to international students; with presentation of “Ebenezer well known by all to live out the then shines light upon Ebenezer’s letters from churches telling of two Every year it is the goal of all Scrooge: A Christmas Carol”, Gospel with her life. Perhaps Past, upon his Present, and upon his people whose first exposure to the those involved, both behind and which this writer has had the through her influence, Dickens Future. When Scrooge expresses a Gospel was this production who before the curtain at New Life Fine pleasure of viewing on multiple visited a Christian outreach to desire for the light to reveal no are now missionaries in Mexico, Arts, that the current production occasions in the past decade. the poorest of the poor in 1843. more of the bad choices of his and groups of Chinese students exceed the highest expectations I had the privilege of recently It was the time of the Reformists past, he models human resistance who have found Christ through of any who have praised, or been visiting with David by phone, so (Dickens’ first novel came out to coming to the light of Christ, this tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. told about, the excellence of that I might share with the readers about the time when Wilberforce because “our deeds are evil, and One audience member asked the productions past. That is quite of The Good News Today some found such success in his efforts to we don’t want them brought to person sitting next to him, “Have the goal, indeed, and as a repeat insight into this unique and most abolish slavery) and it is you ever cried out to God attendee, I can say they have popular production of the classic said the story of Ebenezer like Ebenezer Scrooge thus far splendidly achieved that Christmas story. Scrooge came to him as did?” Such incidents are goal. This writer hopes that you he walked the streets of not uncommon. The actor will make every effort to attend David shared that he wrote the play Manchester during his playing Jacob Marley this a performance this Christmas in 1984 while living in England, time of troubles that year, year is one who originally season of “Ebenezer Scrooge: A and chose this tale because author completing the novel in found Christ as a member Christmas Carol”, and bring along Dickens knows ‘how to structure six short weeks. of the audience! everyone you know who needs to a story, and offered this great way discover that “the humbug IS in to show a man getting a second When published, we are In the final Stave of our hearts”, but there is a Way to chance through a clear picture told that this story “almost this story, as Scrooge get it out for good! of conviction, repentance and single-handedly revived is repenting, David accepting the Gospel’. the festive celebration of MacAdam tells us, Performances will be at the Christmas in England”. “Our musical adaptation Emerson Umbrella Center for the Dickens’ seventh novel, “A It had for too long been illuminates Dickens’ Arts, 40 Stow Street in Concord, Christmas Carol in Prose” was a liturgical observance to “A Christmas Carol in MA at 7:30 PM on Dec. 13, 14, written as music is written; in which people were just Prose” with the work 18, 20 and 21, with Matinees at staves, not chapters, and he makes viewers in the church, of another 19th century 2PM on Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22nd. reference to the Gospel in every and it now became “a writer, Phillips Brooks Group rates are available. This Composer, writer, director - David MacAdam single stave! We don’t get that celebration of Christ’s – author of the famous year they are implementing two in most modern renditions of the love in the home in which all are light”. It is hoped that we grasp Christmas Carol “O Little Town new features: Reserved Seating, story, but he gives real tribute called to be recipients.” Its effect through the message shared that of Bethlehem”: so you may select from available to the Christ of Christmas. We was of great note, as declared in we all are messengers, meant to be seats when ordering online 24/7 are told he wrote it in this way this quote from Dickens Scholar, bearing the light of Christ. O holy child of Bethlehem at www.newlifefinearts.com or by because “he intended it to sing N.C. Peyrouton: Charles Dickens’ Descend to me today calling 1-877-746-9755. They have out the message that the meaning A Christmas Carol “parallels Everyone involved in these Cast out my sin and enter in also added a special Wednesday and spirit of Christmas can be the theology that the salvation productions is a volunteer, start Be born in me today evening performance, primarily lived every day to finish, and the for churches, offering a group rate of the year.” For costumes and I hear the Christmas Angel at half-price about which you may amazing insight A Christmas Carol “parallels the sets are amazing! The great glad tidings tell call for details. into the specific theology that the salvation of man’s The talent of the references made to vocalists from the the Gospel in each soul is affected by the change of heart tiniest child to The Good News TODAY stave, check out Scrooge himself is the New Life Fine and life wrought by Christ’s Spirit.” always apparent,

Arts website, on and the message King of kings and Lord of lords Yeshua The Good News Today, published the page titled “Charles Dickens of man’s soul is affected by the rings clear and true…..it is not just Managing Editor Lawrence Lepore monthly, is a dependable source and Christmas”. change of heart and life wrought Scrooge, but each of us, as well, for the truth, community news Admin. Asst. CherylLynn Lepore and involvement. Viewpoints by Christ’s Spirit.” who must face that “the humbug Artist/Designer/Web R. W. Corsi expressed in this publication are Though famous at a young is in our hearts”. The desire of all Photographers CherylLynn Lepore not necessarily those held by the publisher, staff or volunteers. age, Dickens had challenges to In writing his version of Dickens’ who participate is that viewers be Ad Consultants - overcome. Having descended into tale as a musical play, David “lovingly persuaded”. MacAdam Staff Writers Judy Ryder, Fred Comella, The Good News Today is not the working class at age 12, he was MacAdam wanted to stay very makes clear (and I can vouch for Ralph Filicchia responsible for the practices of intimately familiar with the horrors close to Dickens’ original story and this with vigor!), “This is not a any advertiser. All advertising and copy are subject to the approval of child labor from those days dialogue, believing that characters bait and switch, luring folks to of the publisher. The publisher Advertising 401-619-0418 working in a boot polish factory. “give a view to the soul in their come to see a play then turning has the absolute discretion to As a young adult he became quite songs”. Each song was composed it into an evangelical event. New Circulation 16,000 reject any article or advertisement for any reason, or without giving famous as an author, but fell into with an eye to reveal Christ as the Life Fine Arts tells them a story a reason. The publisher has the debt and marital problems all answer, using the light and the worth hearing, using wonderful right to cancel any advertisement about the time he was expecting bearers of light as the image of the songs, and within that story is the Good News Outreach at any time. Greatest Story Ever Told.” Jesus PO Box 161 Member (EPA) Evangelical Press said “He who loves the truth will Association • (FCN) Fellowship of Little Compton, RI 02837 Support your local Christian newspaper... hear my word”. Christian Newspapers pray, volunteer, donate and give of your talents Phone/Fax 401-619-0418 There are countless wonderful E-mail [email protected] 401.619.0418 thegoodnewstoday.org stories of lives being blessed Website www.thegoodnewstoday.org by this play. Multiple church The Good News TODAY 4 November 2013 America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration By Good News Today Staff of life have traveled to the historic On Saturday, November 23rd Plymouth Harbor and Waterfront the Grand Parade winds along A National Three-Day Event in to experience a bounty of authentic Plymouth’s Historic Waterfront Plymouth, MA Celebrating the Americana. The celebration of at 10:30 am. The Parade begins History of Thanksgiving November Thanksgiving becomes history- with a military flyover followed by 22nd - 24th, 2013 brought-to-life as Pilgrims, Native the only chronologically ordered Looking4Jesus.com Americans, Soldiers, Patriots, parade in the country. The parade merica’s Hometown Thanks- and Pioneers proudly climb out is unique, for it emulates the very giving of the history first parades in history that told Center and be sure to sample the The Makepeace Farms Harvest ACelebra- books and onto a visual story as scenes would food and cast your vote at The New Market kicks off on Sunday, tion will take the streets of “float” by the individual like a England Food Festival. Enjoy a November 24th along the Plym- place again Plymouth. book. Each division of the parade walk thru of the authentic “Portal outh Waterfront, with the return on the week- represents a specific time period. It to the Past” showcasing historical of the Crafter’s Pavilion, and the end before A free Patriotic begins with the 1st Nation Peoples reenactments and special events Children’s Learning Center. Thanksgiving Concert Friday who lived in Plymouth for centu- for everyone. in Plymouth, evening, ries and of course the Pilgrims who For addiional information visit MA, site of the The First Thanksgiving November arrived in 1620. Then featured Stop by The Wampanoag Educa- their website at www.usathanks- first Thanks- 22nd kicks off historic events in each century pass tional Pavilion for an interactive giving.com. To find out how you giving. The weekend of festivi- featuring A Nationally Recognized by, honoring our veterans and the lesson about Native American can volunteer and be a part of ties has become a beloved holiday Patriotic Band and Tribute made price of liberty. history and culture. This amazing this truly special event, contact occasion as well as an important possible thru the support from the celebration ends with the Drum Diana Scolponeti at operations@ link to our nation’s history and Plymouth Industrial Development Enjoy the day along the Plymouth and Bugle Corps “Reunion Con- usathanksgiving.com or call the heritage. For 17 years, hundreds of Corporation. Waterfront visiting the Crafter’s cert” at Plymouth Memorial Hall main AHTC office 508-746-1818. thousands of people from all walks Pavilion, the Children’s Learning at 7:00pm. which often dominates so much October 26th, an ATM surveil- and throwing furniture every- suppose we should wait however Tough love... of the cycle. It was brought back lance camera picked up one or where. To date Pastor Ordway is and see what, if any motive exists West Warwick Church to my attention this week when more individuals in the area of the aware of two guitars which were in this case. I must admit that part vandalized my editor asked if I could get “Harvest Fellowship Church of stolen. But oddly he told me that is difficult for this “Christian in By Fred Comella some additional information for God” located at 747 Main Street the most holy items, including a training”. Nevertheless, as of this “The GNT”. As I read through in West Warwick. Also around that painting of “The Last Supper” and writing, West Warwick Police have I seem to remember my Pastor the initial report I began to ponder time neighbors reported hearing the pulpit itself were untouched. no suspects and the investigation telling me that being a Christian is what it means to be a believer in a loud noises, however police were He said the church has never had continues. hard work. I wasn’t exactly sure world which seems to be running not called. What happened next a single incident or problem the what he meant at the time, but I’m at full speed in the opposite direc- speaks to the above and how toler- entire three plus years they have If you have any information learning… tion. Moreover, what does it mean ance and understanding are often been at that location, and that regarding the events of 10/26 at to those who selflessly dedicate only talking points for those who he was touched by the genuine the “Harvest Fellowship Church Having cut my teeth in the op-ed their lives to their “mission”? I practice neither. caring and regret expressed by the of God”, please contact the West arena, it’s easy to become “desen- thought of Christians around the investigators and police officers of Warwick Police Department sitized” to many of today’s news globe being slaughtered for their Pastor Kenneth Ordway told me the West Warwick Police Depart- Detectives Division immediately. stories. So when I heard on the faith, but also of those who are that the following morning he ment as well as others within the And while Pastor Ordway did not morning news about the October laboring to bring the Gospel to all found his church ransacked and community. ask, any help in the form of dona- 26th vandalism and theft at the who would hear it, and in places spray painted with threatening tions to help repair the damage “Harvest Fellowship Church of so close to home we know them by graffiti stating things like “God It remains a source of frustration and put this little church back God” in West Warwick Rhode name. Theirs is certainly a labor of is on my side”, “this is not the for this writer when I see and on the path of bringing people to Island, it caught my attention but love, and also carries with it both worst”, “white Hispanic posse” hear about things like this; people Jesus, I’m sure it would be greatly was quickly swallowed up by the triumph and trial. and even depicting Nazi swastikas. of faith bringing a message of appreciated. flood of negative national news The vandals apparently came in “forgiveness” and love being On or about 0319 on Saturday through the roof, smashing walls knocked around for their efforts. I Congress change and clarify—but take a legal challenge through the ican who pastors an interracial Preaching Politics from the Pulpit not fully repeal—the Johnson court system. church, why African-American Amendment. The commission pastors are more likely to talk By J.C. Derrick Shines is part of a growing move- said the amendment serves a Eric Rassbach, an attorney with the about politics from the pulpit. He A growing number of religious ment to challenge the so-called useful purpose in forbidding tax- Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, said it’s because for so many years leaders are taking aim at the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 deductible donations said his organization they had no other options: “The rule banning political speech in Internal Revenue Service regu- to go toward political is also looking for black church was the only place churches lation prohibiting clergy from campaigns, but its a way to settle the where black leaders had an oppor- participating in the political pro- prohibition against issue in the courts: tunity to speak. Martin Luther (WNS)--Bishop Aubrey Shines cess—risking their churches losing endorsing candidates “It would be great King spoke mostly in churches. He believes it’s important to present tax-exempt status. Then-Senate chills free speech. if eventually a court couldn’t go to the media.” his Tampa, Fla., church parishio- Minority Leader Lyndon B. John- would decide this ners with information. That usu- son crafted the rule as a way of “There’s no doubt in issue as opposed to Shines said the media still provide ally takes the form of exegeting silencing critics in his home state our minds that it’s the IRS giving itself disparate coverage, choosing to scripture, but it sometimes takes of Texas, and now some religious unconstitutional, it Bishop Aubrey Shines more power than it make people like Jessie Jack- on a political flavor: Shines never leaders are banding together to just hasn’t been chal- deserves. We hope son and Al Sharpton the mouth- hesitates to tell his congregation change or overturn it. lenged as related to a pastor’s that day will come soon.” pieces for all African-Americans. who he’s voting for and why he’s sermon from the pulpit,” said Erik “They don’t represent the views doing it. “From the fundamental foundation Stanley, an Alliance Defending A 2012 Pew Research study found of the majority of blacks,” he said. of our nation, this is where our Freedom (ADF) attorney who two out of three Americans don’t “There are tons of us who have “We should ignore political par- leaders were vetted,” Shines told served as legal counsel to the want their pastors to speak about very conservative views, [but] the ties, and, in the words of Dr. me. “The church had influence commission. politics. Stanley said no one wants media isn’t interested. … They Martin Luther King Jr., measure over the masses.” to compel clergy to incorporate only want to hear from who they [candidates] by the content of their In 2008, ADF launched Pulpit political speech into their mes- have ordained as the speakers for character,” Shines said. “Let’s see A commission under the umbrella Freedom Sunday, a coordinated sages, but clergy should be free to the community. It’s insulting.” if they measure up to some stan- of the Evangelical Council for effort to have clergy preach about make the decision for themselves, dard of morality that we would be Financial Accountability recently political issues and then send the based on personal or theological So Shines continues to inform comfortable with as believers in sent a report to Sen. Charles recorded messages to the IRS. reasons. his congregation, regardless of Christianity.” Grassley, R-Iowa, recommending Thirty-three churches participated what current IRS regulations say: the first year, a number that grew to Mark Tooley, president of the “We’re not going to be intimidated more than 1,200 this year—includ- Institute on Religion and Democ- by this Stalinist idea that we can ing Aubrey Shines. racy, told me most church-goers discuss every issue but this one.” want their pastors to proclaim “Pastors who are participating the gospel and allow lay people Pulpit Freedom Sunday is coming are recruiting other pastors,” to apply biblical principles in the up next year on October 5, 2014. Stanley said. “I believe this really political sphere. Yet he still wants If you are a pastor would you is becoming a nationwide move- the Johnson Amendment’s speech consider being one of the first ment of pastors who are saying, ban overturned: “It may be unwise to sign up for Pulpit Freedom ‘You have no constitutional right to routinely spout politics from the Sunday 2014? You can get more to in any way interfere with what pulpit, but it shouldn’t be illegal. information and sign up at www. I preach from the pulpit to my Anyone should have the right to pulpitfreedom.org. Join the grow- Services: congregation.’” say what they want from their ing movement of pastors across the Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am own pulpit.” country courageously standing for Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm The IRS has yet to take the bait, but the freedom of the pulpit. Stanley said ADF stands ready to I asked Shines, an African-Amer- The Good News TODAY www.thegoodnewstoday.org 5

PRM from Page 1 Christmas season, the Clothing trained not to pressure anyone to Room is gaily decorated, renamed accept the tenets of a particular of blessings. God empowers the Blessingdale, and stocked with denomination, and to distinguish Chinese Christian Church of RI ministry by means of generous new clothing and Christmas toys between forming friendships donors and the faithful service of in the $10 - $12 range. While their with inmates, which is strongly 333 Roosevelt Avenue His children, including a dedicated children are at school, parents discouraged, and being friendly. Staff, multiple volunteers, and are invited for refreshments and For those who enjoy challenges Pawtucket, RI 02860 PRM-trained disciples. All assistance from volunteer personal and making a positive difference make possible the wide scope of shoppers who help them choose in needy lives, it is a rewarding PHONE activities overseen by PRM on an appropriate gifts for their children. ministry. 401.722.8877 hourly, daily, monthly, and yearly Even a gift-wrapping center basis – 24/7, 365 days a year. is thoughtfully provided. At How can all of this possibly FAX Eastertime, besides the usual be accomplished? The answer 401.722.9977 In stark contrast to Dante’s meals provided at the Mission, lies with a staff of about 24, but inscription at the entrance to hundreds of dinners are delivered mostly with multiple volunteers Hell: “Through me is the way to to shut-ins. who freely give countless hours the sorrowful city. Through me of service. Providing numerous Coordinator, communicates Features include a Christian Praise is the way to eternal suffering. Yet another unusual facet of PRM’s kinds of assistance in addition to the Mission’s needs through concert, complimentary BBQ , Through me is the way to join the ministry is the Good Shepherd 900 meals a day, 365 days a year, Newsletters listing upcoming and fun children’s activities with lost people… Abandon all hope, Dental Care clinic on its premises. is a daunting undertaking, but events and corresponding prizes for every child. For the you who enter”, the sign at the This full-service dental office helps many pitch in to help in various volunteers needed. The newsletters past four years, a 5K Race for the entrance to the Providence Rescue individuals have a “smile they can capacities. Some enjoy baking a also inform about specific material Rescue Mission plus a 1K Fun Mission reads “Serving Christ - be proud of”. Clinical Director special birthday cake for a guest, needs such as the ongoing high Run have been held in September Serving the Homeless and Poor Jean Arthur, D. D. S., and Marilou or making batches of homemade priority…towels! (Typically, 200 in West Kingston. In October, of our Community since 1999”. DeMontigny, Registered Dental cookies to share. Others to 400 guests require that many Feed the Children helped over The warm welcome extended by Hygienist and the Office Manager, volunteer in the office, kitchen, or clean towels daily, and due to 200 children. One year, generous PRM’s staff and volunteers to oversee X-rays, full cleanings, clothing room; while still others frequent use and washing, they corporate donors sponsored a all who enter emulates the hands dental restorations, oral surgery, help with mailings, Christmas Waterfire to and face of Christ. Every guest, and cosmetic dentistry provided transportation, benefit PRM. no matter his or her condition, by local volunteer dentists who sponsoring events, or is treated with respect and treat patients by appointment only. preaching and teaching A wholly privately dignity, offered a wide variety of Patients pay only for laboratory Bible studies. Several funded, 501-(c)-3 non- assistance, and given food for both work. churches partner with profit, PRM is a two- body and soul. the Mission in differing pronged ministry that 1) At the Education and Career ways such as coming in partners with individuals Vital human services available for Center, by God’s grace, Pastor once a month to cook and churches to reach the poor and needy of Providence Anthony W. Mancuso serves dinner for everyone, RI homeless and needy include: chapel services conducted as Director of the Learning to leading chapel, or with the Gospel of Jesus before an evening meal seven Live Initiative. Some students organizing food and Dining room at capacity during a recent holiday. Christ coupled with nights a week; emergency shelter need to complete requirements clothing drives. physical, emotional, nightly for 75 to 90 homeless men for a high school diploma; while wear out fast.) A “Wish List” is educational, and rehabilitation and 15 to 20 homeless women; an others who already have a diploma Individual donors have also set up for PRM on Amazon.com, services at no cost, and 2) provides emergency Food Pantry; bread improve their career opportunities contributed significant funds to where would-be donors may order a non-denominational, safe arena made available to the needy at 3 by learning new skills. Besides expand the scope of the Mission’s and have items shipped directly for God’s people to come and be p. m. daily; Monday distribution the activities at the Mission, there ministry. Two years ago, a very to the Mission. Items range from about God’s business. of fresh produce and whatever is a Prison Ministry held at the generous donor enabled the $2.49 for a 10 oz. can of Barbasol else is available; a Clothing ACI, also overseen by Pastor purchase and restoration of a shaving cream to $74.62 for a case For a tour, or to donate clothing and Room distributing 5,000 articles Mancuso. It is conducted by 4,000 sq. ft. facility on Daboll of 240 (.85 oz.) tubes of toothpaste. food, go to the Providence Rescue of clothing monthly; an Education more than three dozen volunteers Street in South Providence, where Always needed are razors, shaving Mission at 627 Cranston Street, and Career Center; and a one-year trained to teach “Learning to women and their children now cream, body wash, deodorant, Providence, RI or call 401-274- Discipleship Program for homeless Live” classes. Statistics for just stay in private rooms in a safe toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, 8861, or access the PRM website: men who commit to the program the month of May 2013, showed environment. Under the leadership men’s and women’s underwear, www.providencerescuemission. while sincerely aspiring to change 56 classes in session with 195 of Marbeth Carew, PRM’s Director white ankle socks (another high org. If you are fortunate, perhaps their lives. At any given time, ten students enrolled, 58 certificates of Women’s Ministries, several priority item!), pillow cases, twin “Tom” will take you for a to fifteen men are working hard to earned, 11 students completing churches each “adopted” an sheets, and laundry bags. These heartwarming tour, and you will become PRM Disciples. the program, 44 new professions individual room in Grace House, items (and/or non-perishable see “Dave” manning phones and of faith, and 38 volunteers serving taking responsibility for decorating foods) may also be brought to the Front Office, “Maria” skillfully There is no cost for any of 333 hours. and furnishing it as desired. The the Mission, 24/7. Help from sorting clothes in the Clothing PRM’s services. Yet, for result is a beautiful home organizations like Calise & Sons Room, “Paul” working hard to starters, they amount to a which resembles a Bed and Bakery, Panera’s, Coca-Cola, prepare nutritious meals in the staggering 38,325 nights Breakfast, which makes and Johnson & Wales, is deeply Kitchen, “Jean”, “Marilou”, and per year of safe, emergency a significant positive appreciated for their regular “Carol” caring for patients in the overnight shelter. At 4:00 difference for several donations of perishables such as Dental Clinic, “Matt” coordinating p. m., women needing women and children whose bread, pastries, or bottled drinks. Volunteers, “Mark” updating the overnight accommodations lives had been turned upside Website, and maybe even Sean and are invited in for a snack, down, often for reasons Marbeth Carew, giving their all – followed by a chapel beyond their control. A Other corporate, individual, and not to a mere job, but to a ministry service and dinner at 5:30 second building in South church donors help finance and man that has claimed their hearts and p. m. At 4:30, men needing Food distribution to the community on October Providence provides a special events such as Summerfest, their lives in faithful service to overnight accommodations 2nd, over 200 families were fed. home for men who have held in August for the past eight Christ, their Lord and Savior. arrive for a snack, chapel finished the Discipleship years at Johnston Memorial Park. service, and dinner at 5:30 p. m. Program, and remain with the Thus, all receive spiritual nurture, Typical classes consist of about a Mission as Disciples – men a hot dinner, a hot shower, a clean dozen inmates who meet weekly like “Tom”, who joyfully serves “Freedom & Responsibility bed, and a light breakfast the next for 90 minutes, starting with wherever needed, and who radiates Patriotism & Morality morning. Any needing clothing prayer, then the instruction for the joy and contentment of a man Liberty & Independence may visit the Clothing Room. which they must prepare with who has been redeemed from By 7:00 a. m., all are gone for assigned homework. Statistics his former life as a slave to sin. All go together. You cannot the day, and the chapel is used demonstrate that lives begin Soon to be completed, hopefully have one without the other!” for education classes and Bible to change as hope is rekindled this month, is the restoration and studies. through teaching on practical remodeling of a second building Pastor Garrett Lear reaches topics such as Overcoming on the Cranston Street premises. thousands of listeners each Approximately 8,500 - 10,000 hot Addictions, Resolving Conflict, This three-floor building will meals are provided monthly to the Godly Parenting, Dealing with include a bakery where women can “Someone year. His diverse and thought- poor. Holidays bring additional Loss and Grief and Personal earn money while being trained in has stolen my provoking messages on topics local community outreach. Last Integrity. Since the same classes the diverse aspects of running a country and I as wide-ranging as politics, Thanksgiving, over 1,825 families are conducted in minimum, retail business; housing for female received Thanksgiving food boxes, medium, and maximum security Resident Advisors to oversee want her back!” government, family life, and each containing 25 pounds of non- areas plus the women’s facility, the needs of guests; and a large citizen activism have a solid perishable food and a 15-pound nothing is disrupted when inmates dormitory with bathroom/shower “We will have no other king but foundation in Biblical truth and turkey. In just 2 ½ days, 2,253 move from one area to another. facilities for female overnight KING JESUS” bags were delivered in time for All volunteers must undergo 30 guests. Currently, these are making historical accuracy. Thanksgiving. At Christmastime, hours of training both by Pastor do with sleeping mats placed on 11,000 new gifts went to over 1,600 Mancuso and the ACI before the floor of the chapel after hours. To have the Patriot Pastor speak to your group, contact us today. needy families through PRM’s being allowed either to teach or www.ThePatriotPastor.org 603-522-9115 Christmas Toy Ministry. Each help with the classes. They are Matt Cairone, PRM’s Volunteer The Good News TODAY 6 November 2013 citizens during a crisis or mass dis- National News Navy Seal Claims Top Brass Asked armament program has emerged from several different sources over if They Will Disarm Americans the last two decades. New Creation Museum Fossil By Michelle Wright disarming American citizens,” adding that this was one of the In January, 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Points to Global Flood Former Navy SEAL Ben Smith many “funny things” occurring nominee Jim Garrow claimed he By Julie Borg fossils have ever been found to warns that the Obama adminis- within the military. was told by a top military veteran demonstrate humans and dinosaurs tration is asking top brass in the that the Obama administration’s (WNS)--A Christian founda- coexisted. Snelling contends lack military if they would be comfort- When Smith was asked by radio “litmus test” for new military lead- tion recently gave the Creation of evidence that they inhabited able with disarming U.S. citizens, host Alex Jones if this line of ers is whether or not they will obey Museum in Petersburg, Ky., the the same areas does not prove a litmus test that includes gauging questioning included a litmus an order to fire on U.S. citizens. fossil of a large predatory dinosaur they did not live during the same whether they would be prepared to test whereby military officers similar to a Tyrannosaurus rex, time. Even today, different bio- order troops to fire on Americans. were asked if they would fire on Concerns over U.S. troops being which offers evidence of the Old logical organisms live in different U.S. citizens, he responded in the given orders to fire on American Testament global flood. The fossil environments. Elements such as Smith provoked headlines last affirmative. citizens in the event of mass gun is believed to be one of the four climate, elevation, and food make week when he appeared on Fox confiscation first arose in May best-preserved Allosaurus skulls the environment more hospitable News to assert that the federal Smith said the litmus test was 1994 when hundreds of Marines ever discovered, according to a to one species and not to another. government was trying to provoke related to the recent firing of top at 29 Palms, California were given Creation Museum press release. Dinosaurs appear to have lived in veterans into violence as an excuse military commanders Navy Vice a survey as part of an academic The museum’s new dinosaur, a different biological community to implement martial law. Adm. Tim Giardina and Maj. Gen. project by Navy Lieutenant Com- affectionately called Ebenezer, than humans. Michael Carey. Smith linked the mander Ernest Guy Cunningham probably stood 10-feet high and Speaking exclusively to the Alex premise to former Obama advi- which asked the Marines if they 30-feet long and had teeth averag- The Elizabeth Streb Peroutka Jones Show, Smith stated, “Going sor Van Jones, who was forced to would, “Fire upon U.S. citizens ing over four inches. Fifty-three of Foundation donated the fossil to back to the beginning of this resign in September 2009 after his who refuse or resist confiscation those teeth are still in place. the Creation Museum to ensure administration, I’ve had friends links with a Marxist organization of firearms banned by the United it would not be used to promote within the community talking were revealed. “You drop the radi- States government.” Unearthed in Colorado, the fossil’s evolution but rather to proclaim about how they were brought in cal pose for the radical ends,” said well-preserved condition and the the creative power of God and as and questioned with people from Smith, paraphrasing Van Jones. The survey was subsequently position of the skull and spine sug- evidence of the global catastrophic more towards the top side and the leaked because many of the gests it was killed under sudden, flood described in the Bible. questioning….where it was point- The idea of U.S. soldiers being Marines who took it were shocked catastrophic conditions. It was ing was do you feel comfortable asked if they will fire on American by the tone of the question. on its side as though it had been knocked over and rapidly buried in cisco International Airport. mud. The large layer of sedimen- An official stamp of approval for sexual perversion tary rock surrounding it indicates By Charlie Butts ous lifestyle and his relationships a man who in his mid-30s had a Barber tells OneNewsNow that dispersion by flood water covering with underage boys. sexual appetite for teenage boys as honoring someone like Milk is the entire continent, according to (OneNewsNow.com) The U.S. young as 15 years old.” According unconscionable and “shows us Andrew Snelling, a geologist at Postal Service is putting its stamp Barber, Matt (Liberty to Barber, that has been confirmed how we have entered an era where the Creation Museum: “This is a of approval on homosexual activ- Counsel)“Well, like so much of by victims who stepped forward. we call evil good and good evil.” very remarkable find. It is unique ism in announcing plans to issue ‘progressive’ – that’s liberal – because so far we have found very a stamp honoring Harvey Milk. propaganda, this is rooted in a In addition to the announced post- “Harvey Milk was demonstrably, few complete skulls.” whitewashing of reality. It’s rooted age stamp, Milk is commemorated categorically an evil man based Milk, who was a San Francisco in historical revisionism,” states annually by “Harvey Milk Day” on his rape of teenage boys,” he Predictably, secular scientists supervisor more than three decades Barber. in California public schools, and states bluntly. “And the fact that scoff at the idea the skull offers ago and was touted as the first politicians in that state have in the our U.S. government would be proof of a global flood event. “The openly homosexual candidate Activists sympathetic to the homo- past pushed for the Navy to name commemorating and recognizing Creation Museum has asserted the elected to office, was assassinated sexual agenda have elevated Milk a ship after him. Earlier this year, him as some kind of hero really specimen to be evidence of Noah’s in 1978 by a political rival. Matt to the status of martyr, notes San Francisco supervisor David just boggles the mind.” flood without any actual research,” Barber of Liberty Counsel Action Barber, but explains that’s a false Campos proposed changing the said Dan Phelps, president of the reacts to this latest promotion of notion. “Harvey Milk was known name of the nearby international The stamp will be issued in 2014. Kentucky Paleontological Society. the man known for his promiscu- as a pederast,” he says. “That’s airport to Harvey Milk-San Fran- “Real vertebrate paleontologists study the surrounding sediments Sidelining Bibles Answers in Genesis said it paid as sudden, confusing, and heart- have already encountered pres- and the geological context of their breaking: “She is sure to stop expressing exclusive finds. … Of course since the Cre- (WNS)--Gideons International, normally a gentle Christian beliefs. ation Museum doesn’t do scientific the group known for distributing soul.” research, all (it) really has done is Bibles all around the world, is obtain a nice display trophy.” FDA Stands Firm on Gay fighting a new policy at a Michigan Chaplaincy Blood Donor Ban community college that’s keep- Snelling brushed aside Phelps’ Crisis Tests ing them from talking to students criticism, noting a geologist’s Religious (WNS)--Despite pressure from on campus. Two years ago, the assumptions provide a frame- gay rights groups to lift the ban Kalamazoo Gideons passed out Freedom work for his or her research: on gay and bisexual men donat- 3,000 New Testaments to students “Most people don’t understand ing blood, the Food and Drug at Kalamazoo Valley Community (WNS)--The that geologists do their study Administration (FDA) has stood College. Last year, they distributed Southern Bap- based on assumptions they have firm, citing the agency’s charge to 1,200. But then school adminis- tist Convention made about what happened in the safeguard American health. The trators adopted a new policy that (SBC) has nearly past. Christian geologists assume FDA said it will consider lifting restricted non-student groups’ 1,500 chaplains the biblical account to be true and the ban, “only if supported by sci- access to campus. As in similar about $200,000 for the bill- serving in the U.S. go from there. Secular geologists entific data showing that a change instances at other colleges, the boards. military. But the future of those assume geological processes were in the policy would not present a groups must stay in an approved chaplains seems uncertain, given slow and gradual, like they are significant and preventable risk to area in a remote part of campus, the federal government’s growing today, so interpret the earth to be Stenographer Disrupts blood recipients.” Today’s U.S. away from staff and students. The affirmation of homosexuality and very old and the Bible not relevant. Vote with “Religious” blood supply is remarkably safe, Gideons have a lawyer, and based gay marriage. The SBC’s North Different base assumptions of the Outburst but that wasn’t always the case. on prior legal precedent have a American Mission Board recently geologist doing the research will Thousands contracted AIDS in good chance of winning their case. published guidelines stating that lead to different conclusions.” (WNS)--The partial government the 1980s from blood tainted with SBC chaplains “will not conduct shutdown ended in a strange way HIV, a death sentence at the time. Dueling Billboards or attend a wedding ceremony Secular scientists often say no when, in the middle of the vote for any same-sex couple, bless As a result, the FDA began its count, a House stenographer had such a union or perform counsel- lifetime ban on gay and bisexual (WNS)--You may have seen what appears to be a mental break- ing in support of such a union.” blood donations: Any male who billboards by atheist groups down, approaching the speaker’s This clarification follows a 2012 has had sex with another male Reaching with messages such as “Keep chair to declare, “Praise be to God controversy in which a chaplain since 1977 is excluded. The Religion Out of Government.” Men for Jesus Christ.” Witnesses said she resigned his SBC affiliation after Centers for Disease Control and Now, though, a Christian group also made references to America attending a same-sex wedding. Prevention (CDC) reports gay men Christ is answering these atheist not being one nation under God The Catholic Archdiocese for the are more severely affected by HIV billboards. Answers in Gen- because “Freemasons” wrote the Military Services issued a simi- than any other group, accounting esis posted billboards in Times Men’s Fraternity Constitution. Another woman tried lar policy in September. Albert for 63 percent of HIV infections Square and elsewhere with the to calm her until security arrived, Mohler, president of Southern and 78 percent of newly infected Quest for Authentic Manhood message: “To all our atheist but as officers dragged her off the Baptist Theological Seminary, men in 2010. Since banning their Winning at Work and Home friends: Thank God you’re floor, she screamed, “You cannot sees the chaplaincy crisis as test- donations, the risk of getting and wrong.” Answers in Genesis Great Adventure serve two masters.” Presiding ing whether religious freedom can HIV infection from today’s blood president Ken Hamm said he officer Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, “survive under America’s new supply is now less than one in a Call 401-383-9967 hopes the billboards will “get R-Fla., described the outburst moral order.” Numerous chaplains million, according the CDC. www.menofhope.org people talking about God.” The Good News TODAY www.thegoodnewstoday.org 7 husband had written the president Unexpected Encounter and walked over to the bank of World News Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and 5. Naghmeh said the Iranians elevators, where Rouhani was sur- crosses paths with the wife of executed two prisoners in front of rounded by Iranian and American jailed pastor Saeed Abedini in an her husband in an effort to intimi- security. He stepped onto an eleva- Gunmen Attack Cairo Christians answer to prayer date him. tor, but some of his Iranian aides stayed behind. By Jamie Dean One eyewitness told the BBC: (WNS)--Iranian President Hassan Naghmeh Abedini happened to be (WNS)--A wedding celebration “We heard a very loud sound as Rouhani arrived at the United staying in the same hotel as Rou- Abedini approached one of the turned deadly in Cairo on Sunday if something was collapsing. I Nations Sept. 23 projecting the hani, though she and her lawyer Iranian aides and said in Farsi, night, as masked gunmen opened found a woman seated in a chair face of a reforming Iran after his from the American Center for Law “I’m the wife of Saeed Abedini, fire on Coptic Christians leaving with lots of bullet wounds, covered government released 80 opposi- and Justice, Tiffany Barrans, had who you have in Evin Prison.” She the Church of the Virgin Mary in blood. … Many other people tion prisoners. The newly elected not intentionally booked a room said the aide looked shocked and in the Giza suburb. The attackers had fallen around her, including president said he would “take the there. They said this was the only recognized the name. She asked killed four people and wounded a child.” opportunity to present the true hotel their travel agent could find him to give the president the letter, at least 18. face of Iran as a cultured and near the UN. Later, while reading and the aide said he would. Coptic activists say Egyptian peace-loving country,” and he may news reports, they realized they The assault was the latest in a wave police haven’t provided adequate even meet with President Barack would be in the same hotel and The chances of this kind of meet- of attacks against Christians in protection for the Christian com- Obama. prayed they might cross paths with ing are very slim because security Egypt since the ouster of President munity since Muslim Brotherhood Rouhani. is so tight around the General Mohamed Morsi and a crackdown supporters attacked Christian When Rouhani arrived at his New Assembly. Barricades and secu- on the Muslim Brotherhood that homes, businesses, and churches York hotel across the street from I met Abedini and Barrans in rity checks surrounded the hotel, began in August. Muslim Brother- in August. Islamists destroyed at the UN, where the General Assem- the hotel lobby for an interview, along with dozens of FBI agents hood supporters blame Christians least 40 churches—Coptic, evan- bly begins this week, he crossed and they noticed Iranian security and New York Police Department for Morsi’s downfall. gelical, and Catholic—during a paths with the wife of a prisoner detail milling about. Partway into officers. Also, Barran only had weeklong rampage after deadly his country has not released: our conversation, Barrans noticed an non-governmental organiza- No group immediately claimed clashes between the Egyptian American-Iranian Pastor Saeed American and Iranian security tion pass to the UN, so the two responsibility for the attacks, but military and Muslim Brotherhood Abedini. becoming more active. wouldn’t have access to the actual the advocacy group Christian supporters in Cairo on Aug. 14. General Assembly. The meeting in Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) Abedini has now been held in “Something’s happening,” Bar- the hotel lobby was the only way identified the four dead victims: an After the Sunday attack on the Evin Prison for almost a year, rans said. A few moments passed. they could have come so close to 8-year-old girl, a 12-year-old girl, Church of the Virgin Mary, a priest arrested as a threat to national “That’s him, that’s him,” she said, Rouhani. a 45-year-old man, and a 56-year- told local Egyptian media that the security while he worked at an as Rouhani walked by, less than 10 old woman. The dead woman was church had been left without a orphanage in Iran. His lawyers in feet from Abedini. “I didn’t know if they were going the groom’s mother. police guard since the end of June. the United States say he was jailed to stop me,” Naghmeh Abedini for his faith, and that he has been “President Rouhani?” Abedini said of the Iranian security after CSW reported three wedding Earlier on Sunday in Cairo, hun- tortured and beaten in the year asked her attorney in disbelief. she returned to our seats. “That services were taking place at the dreds of Morsi supporters clashed since. The government sentenced was so intense.” church when a pair of gunmen on with Egyptian police during riots Abedini to eight years in prison “Yes,” said Barrans. Rouhani a motorcycle opened fire with an at the Al-Azhar University. The and has refused to allow him to was less recognizable because She said of Rouhani, “OK, you’re automatic weapon on family and Morsi supporters—including speak to his wife, Naghmeh, and he wore a suit, not his traditional a moderate—let’s see it.” guests leaving the church. many students at the school— their two young children, ages 7 dress. Abedini grabbed a letter her hurled stones at the administration building, smashing windows and Situation in Pakistan deteriorating fast for Christians cide bombing in Pakistan, at least, breaking doors. When protesters the most vocal Muslim opposition spilled into the streets of Cairo By Dan Wooding bat, who describes himself as a have attacked the Christian Colony appears to be directed at the vic- and cut off a main road, Egyptian PAKISTAN (ANS) - A posting “Former Muslim Brotherhood Korangi No 3, 1/2. Because of tims of the attack. police fired tear gas to disperse the on Shoebat Foundation website Member, Now Peace Activist,” this ongoing tension, hundreds of demonstrations. (http://shoebat.com), says, “It said, “Just now I received a call Christians had to flee from their “In order for us to help to the degree appears that in the wake of the from a Bishop. He told me that houses.” of saving thousands from persecu- Though police have managed to suicide bombing in Pakistan, the situation in Pakistan is getting tion, we also need thousands of subdue rioters, militants wage an violence is escalating, not worse after Christian reaction to The caller, it said, added, “Need people to participate at any level ongoing battle: Officials at the receding. Christians in the area the Peshawar Bomb Blast. urgent prayers.” they can afford. G-d will bless you Interior Ministry—the agency were understandably outraged by for your generosity in not turning overseeing Egyptian police—say the attack. In response, the Muslim “Muslims of Iqbal town Islam- The blog continued, “One of the your back on your brethren. If you they find explosives planted on community appears to have taken abad are threatening Christians, many questions those in the west can help, great. If you can spread the bridges and major roads in Cairo up for the bombers’ cause and is and the angry mob of Muslims have about terror attacks is why word of our work by word of mouth nearly everyday. In September, attacking the victims.” beaten and tortured the Christians ‘moderate’ Muslims don’t come and get others to know what we are the interior minister survived an in Zia Musjid Area and Khana Pul out in forceful opposition to such trying to do, then you will also be assassination attempt by a suicide The site, run by Walid Shoe- Islamabad. Similarly, Muslims attacks. When it comes to this sui- doing wonders for G-d’s people.” bomber. And in early October, mil- itants in Cairo attacked the nation’s Study: Growing Up in Scout Slide Continues largest satellite ground station with Vandals Attack Christian Sites Gay Families Hamstrings rocket-propelled grenades. Outside Cairo Kids in School (WNS)--According to NBC News, British Scouts can now recite a By Monday morning, the country’s by Nikolas Grosfield The BFS building was an easy (WNS)--A new Canadian study new “atheist” version of the Scout interim prime minister said police (WNS)--While media attention has target for vandals when violence challenges the mainstream insis- Oath that makes no mention of would investigate the “cowardly, focused on Cairo, other Egyptian erupted this summer. Naguib said tence that children living with God or faith. The 106-year-old criminal act” at the Church of the cities are also in tumult. Fayoum, “hundreds” of protestors sup- same-sex couples are “no dif- British Scouting Association’s Virgin Mary. Meanwhile, Coptic southwest of Cairo and home to porting Egypt’s ousted president, ferent” than children living with has until now required this pledge: Christians gathered near the church’s 1.5 million Egyptians and many Mohamed Morsi, went to the prop- married, heterosexual couples. “On my honor, I promise that I bullet-marked walls to pray for their ancient monuments, has had a erty after police dispersed their Using a large, nationally represen- will do my best, to do my duty injured and mourn their dead. death toll of between 17 and 54 sit-in. Some had guns, grenades, tative dataset, Canadian economist to God and to the Queen, to help this year, depending on who you or fire bombs. No one was injured Douglas Allen found that young other people and to keep the Scout believe, and seen attacks on up to since Christians stayed indoors adult children of same-sex couples Law”. The new wording changes Please HELP six churches and other Christian- that week due to rising tension, but are 35 percent less likely to gradu- the first phrase to read: “I promise us to deliver owned buildings. the mob threw combustibles and ate from high school as young that I will do my best to uphold The Good News TODAY set the BFS ablaze, Naguib said. adult children of heterosexual our Scout values.” Wayne Bul- Hany Naguib—a board member married couples. The study, pub- pitt, U.K. Chief Commissioner of 401.619.0418 of the Bible Friends Society (BFS) The building was symbolic for lished this month in the Review of The Scouting Association, said, thegoodnewstoday.org and the Bible Society of Egypt, the some Fayoum Christians, Naguib the Economics of the Household, “Throughout its 106-year history largest Arabic Bible publisher in said: “The best of our memories looked at a 20 percent sample of the Movement has continued Barbara M. Holmes the world—described for me what were in this place; others declared the 2006 Canadian census, which to evolve and today marks an Certified Public Accountant happened to the BFS’s four-story that they knew God through this asked respondents to note whether important step in that journey. It Certified Financial Planner Fayoum building, which included place.” For now, the military has they were raised by a lesbian also signifies the determination to Serving the accounting needs of: a hall for religious meetings and offered to help the organization couple, a gay couple, a married become truly inclusive and rel- • Churches • Individuals Bible study, a theater, a library, rebuild. But not knowing if or opposite-sex couple, a common evant to all sections of society that • Pastors • Businesses and classrooms. The BFS “offered when that will occur, local Chris- law couple, a single mother, or a it serves. We are a values-based • Workbooks & Seminars available a lot of services to either Chris- tians are again offering contribu- single father. The Canadian data movement and exploring faith • Quick Books for churches tians or Muslims for many tens of tions. Naguib joins other Christian is easier to interpret than similar and beliefs remains a key element • Biblical Economics for the family years,” Naguib explained. Local Egyptians in keeping a faithful and U.S.-based studies because Cana- of the Scouting Programme. That In business over 30 years Christians, most of them poor, conciliatory view, “hoping that the dian respondents self-report the will not change.” This non-change 420 Middle Highway donated money for years to fund Lord may dispose all these matters information. Allen then compared will go into effect in January 2014. Barrington, RI 02806 the building. as [He] deemed fit.” high school graduation rates of (401) 247-3084 male and female young adults email: [email protected] www.BarbaraHolmesCPA.com raised in each of those households. The Good News TODAY 8 November 2013 Health Thousands of citizens in India killed by reckless Big Pharma drug trials Chemotherapy actually increases By Ethan A. Huff, staff writer approval of these trials. The health from the health ministry, 1,542 ministry reportedly has just two deaths were reported in clinical cancer growth, cancer cells becoming (NaturalNews) The second largest weeks to comply with this order. trials between 2010 and 2012.” country in the world, India, has resistant to treatment: Study become a hotbed of pharmaceuti- “Clinical trials of NCEs are being By Jonathan Benson, staff writer As if this is not bad enough, the cal fraud, as unscrupulous drug conducted without following Doctors, leaders speak out against (NaturalNews) The cancer treat- same team found that another companies, mostly from the West, proper protocol, and companies pharmaceutical corruption in India ment scam that is chemotherapy major side effect of chemotherapy continue to use India’s generally are taking advantage of poor Speaking on behalf of the common has once again been shown in is cancer cells grow more virulent poorer populations as human people,” says Amulya Nidhi, coor- people of his country, C.M. Gul- the scientific literature to be a than they were before the treatment. guinea pigs in unethical and flat- dinator of Health Right Forum, hati, editor of India’s Monthly major cause of, rather than a cure Like “superbugs” and “super- out inhumane clinical trials. And a non-profit campaign seeking Index of Medical Specialties, told for, cancer. According to a new weeds,” which we now know India’s Supreme Court is finally to end illegal and unethical drug reporters that testing of NCEs in study recently published in the developed resistance in response taking action against this massive trials in India. India “does not help the country.” peer-reviewed journal Nature, che- to conventional drug therapies organized crime ring by ordering On the contrary, it only helps motherapy not and chemi- India’s health ministry to justify The organization’s website adds multinational drug companies only promotes cal sprayings, its approval of 162 global clinical that an increasingly large number “cut costs and avoid payment of the growth respectively, trials to take place in the country. of clinical trials are taking place in compensation,” a brave public and spread of these “super” the country with little oversight, admission. cancer cells by cancer cells no Because it is a rapidly develop- which poses extreme risks for damaging the longer respond ing nation with lax regulatory public health. This is evidenced Chinu Srinivasan, from the non- healthy tissue even to the protocols, India has been a pri- by the fact that more than 1,500 profit organization Low Cost Stan- that surrounds most aggres- mary target of the pharmaceutical Indian people died during clinical dard Therapeutics, agrees. He told tumors, but sive forms of cartel in its never-ending quest to trials that took place just between reporters that Phase II and Phase it also causes chemotherapy, dominate the medical systems of the years of 2010 and 2012. And III clinical trials for NCEs, which cancer cells to which means the world. Major drug companies many more will follow them into are the only ones currently allowed develop full-on resistance to the cancer itself is becoming more have been largely successful in their early graves, that is unless the to take place in India, are incon- popular treatment, morphing them deadly. swindling the Indian government government steps in now and stops gruent with his country’s social into “super” cancer cells. to approve trials for all sorts of multinational drug companies and political structure. Like many “These results delineate a mecha- “new chemical entities” (NCEs), from preying on the less fortunate others, Srinivasan recognizes that Researchers from the Fred Hutchi- nism by which genotoxic therapies many of which have been tested on for massive financial gain. India’s current regulatory frame- son Cancer Research Center in given in a cyclical manner can rural Indians in poorer communi- work is severely lacking, which Seattle, Washington, learned this enhance subsequent treatment ties, where there is minimal access facilitates widespread abuse of after observing the effects of che- resistance through cell nonautono- to proper medical care. the system by morally bankrupt motherapy on healthy cell tissue. mous effects that are contributed pharmaceutical companies. What they found is something by the tumor microenvironment,” The situation has apparently gotten that we here at NaturalNews have explains the study abstract. so out of control in India that sev- “We are concerned about and been saying for years, but that the eral human rights advocacy groups committed to the interests of the medical system as a whole is only Not surprisingly, at least one have taken to the legal system for people,” adds Nidhi about the just now waking up to -- chemo- doctor heavily vested in the cancer a remedy, filing a petition back in purpose of her organization’s therapy, which is a recognized industry has already come out February pressuring government campaign, noting that she and poison, damages the DNA of to call not for an end to chemo- officials to take action. India’s “Trials of NCEs have fired con- many others could not care less if healthy, non-cancerous cells, caus- therapy but rather for the devel- Supreme Court listened and, fol- troversy in India because of the drug companies incur losses as a ing them to produce molecules that opment of new treatments that lowing a recent hearing, agreed to high number of deaths that have result of an improved regulatory in turn produce more cancer cells. might alter the body’s natural give the government an ultimatum occurred in the last few years,” structure that protects the people resistance mechanisms to better that forces it to provide evidence writes Dinsa Sachan for Chemistry of her country from being used and It does not take a rocket scientist accommodate the toxic effects backing the science behind its World. “According to information abused by Big Pharma. to make this deduction, of course, of chemotherapy. This is how as simple common sense dictates the conventional medical system Secret list of food companies funding GMO-labeling opposition that blasting healthy cells along operates, of course -- simply add with unhealthy cells is going to new drugs into the mix to cover up slush fund revealed after illegal activities of GMA exposed cause damage to all of the cells. the side effects of other drugs, and by Mike Adams, the Health It goes without saying that all Foods, Dean Foods Co. (owner of But this is apparently big news lather, rinse, repeat. Ranger these companies are now sub- Horizon milk), Del Monte Foods up in the Northwest, where scien- ject to a lifetime boycott. The Co., Flowers Foods, Inc., General tists are apparently baffled as to “Most cancer patients in this coun- (NaturalNews) As Natural News GMA itself has now destroyed Mills, Inc. (owned of Larabar), how this can be. And we are not try die of chemotherapy,” explains reported yesterday, the Grocery its own credibility by engaging in The Hershey Co., The Hillshire talking about minor damage here Dr. Allen Levin, M.D., from the Manufacturers Association got mafia-style illegal activities that Brands Co., Hormel Foods Corp., -- according to the figures, major University of California, San caught red-handed violating Wash- discredit itself as well as all its The J.M. Smucker Co., Kel- damage to healthy cells occurs as Francisco, in his book, The Heal- ington state fair election laws members. We have now entered logg Co. (owner of Pop-Tarts), a result of routine chemotherapy ing of Cancer. “Chemotherapy by running a money laundering an era where food companies will Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc., treatments. does not eliminate breast, colon, slush fund designed to conceal knowingly violate the law in their Land O’Lakes, Inc., McCormick or lung cancers. 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The Good News TODAY www.thegoodnewstoday.org 9 because he was not a good fit for filed a request in state court in James taking Fox Sports to court Fox Sports,” the statement said. Collin County, Texas, to take Sports By Tim Ellsworth he says was based on his sup- “Mr. James, while both experi- pre-lawsuit depositions and port for traditional marriage. enced and knowledgeable, is a seek discovery, and a hearing with Liberty Institute to not let PLANO, Texas (BP) -- Former James was a Republican candi- polarizing figure in the college on that request is set for Nov. 5. this thing just be swept under the Fox Sports broadcaster Craig date in the 2011 Senate race in sports commu- rug and that another occurrence James is pursuing legal action Texas, ultimately won by Ted nity. Regretta- Fox Sports offi- of a punishment of someone with against the network, contend- Cruz. During the campaign, James bly, the decision cials did not a biblical belief takes place,” ing that his Sept. 2 termination was clear about his views that to use him was reply to emails James said. “All of a sudden we stems from his religious beliefs. marriage was designed by God not properly from Baptist have a number of these things for one man and one woman. vetted, and as a Press seek- that end up under the rug, and “We’re not going to allow Fox result he will no ing comment. we have a mound that turns into to rewrite history,” James told The Dallas Morning News longer provide policy. We can’t let this happen.” Baptist Press. Fox, like other reported on Craig’s firing and commentary “We’d like companies often do after a mis- included a statement from an on Fox Sports to hear their A member of Prestonwood Bap- step, is trying “to retrace and unnamed Fox spokesman: Southwest’s response,” tist Church in Plano, Texas, rewrite history, create smoke- “We just asked ourselves how college foot- Mateer said. since 1983, James said pastor screens and distractions to take Craig’s statements would play ball coverage.” “They’re the Jack Graham and the church away from what the real truth is.” in our human resources depart- folks who, the have been supportive of him. ment,” the spokesman said. “He James retained day after Craig James was hired by Fox Sports couldn’t say those things here.” Liberty Institute was terminated, “The chilling effect of this, if it Southwest on Aug. 30 as an on-air of Plano, Texas, told the Dallas goes unchallenged and not met Former SMU running back Craig college football analyst for the A statement released by Fox as legal coun- James filed a lawsuit to get his job Morning News with force, will be that many network’s postgame show, and after James’ firing, however, sel. In a Sept. back as an analyst for Fox Sports why they did it, people say, ‘Man, I’m not going a press release from the com- contradicts the reason given by 24 letter to Fox and they can’t to stick my neck out there’ or ‘I’m pany praised his “knowledge of the unnamed spokesman in the Sports execu- now change not going to let my employer or college football and the experi- Dallas Morning News story. tives, Liberty Institute’s Jeffrey that. If they want to change it, neighbor or someone else find out ence he brings as an analyst.” Mateer demanded James’ rein- it’s real easy -- put him back my beliefs, because I don’t want it “At Fox Sports we respect all statement and threatened legal on the air. Reinstate him.” to be held against me one day for James worked one game for Fox points of view, and despite reports action if Fox didn’t comply. a job I might be trying to get,’” Sports Southwest on Aug. 31 to the contrary, the decision to no James said he remains resolute. James said. before he was notified of his longer use Craig James in our col- So far, Mateer said they haven’t termination on Sept. 2 -- which lege football coverage was simply heard from the network. He has “I’m going to stand firm and bold September was National Preparedness Month and the Biblical Thing to Do? Books By Good News Staff Vatican is positioning itself as a Is Here” correctly predicted one Vatican Astronomical Technology religious authority in anticipa- year in advance that Pope Benedict Telescope (VATT) on Mt. Graham Dei have written in the form of GRESHAM, Ore., - In an explo- tion of the imminent disclosure XVI would resign and that a new in Arizona. The bizarre testimo- official church theology brand sive new investigative report by world governments of the Pope of Italian descent would take nies confirm a growing was recently released titled Exo- existence of extraterrestrial life. his place - now outline a host of belief that disclosure Vaticana. The authors Thomas statements from Vatican astrono- may be made in the Horn and Cris Putnam offer The authors - whose last book mers, some of which the authors near future of alien compelling evidence that the “Petrus Romanus: The Final Pope interviewed and visited with at the life, including intel- ligent life, and that New Book Says Conservative Evangelical Agenda ‘Asks this encounter will not challenge the author- Too Little’ of Christians ity of the Roman By Good News Staff Catholic Church. WINSTON SALEM, N.C. - Today Bible and history. “There is an bringing his agenda to the table. in America, many Christians feel ever-growing frustration within And that agenda is a whole lot Now, only a short time disillusioned as they watch the American Christianity over the broader than any conservative or after the election of faith they hold dear being used to marriage of religion and politics,” liberal platform.” For Munson, the first Jesuit pope further a worldly political agenda. says the author. “Many of us feel Christ’s agenda goes beyond -- Pope Jorge Mario It is as if our religion has been the so-called culture wars of the abortion, same-sex marriage, and Bergoglio (Pope taken hostage: forcibly wedded past forty years, have failed us. prayer in schools. “Limiting our Francis) -- Horn and to a particular political ideology In the popular mind, the church, agenda to such hot-button issues Putnam claim in Exo- or economic system, or stripped which Christ intended for the conveniently enables us to exter- Vaticana that these down to a couple of hot-button uplifting of humanity, has instead nalize sin, to say ‘those people’ out Vatican astronomers issues, like abortion and same- become a kind of pathetic old there are the problem. Yet when are developing theo- sex marriage, as though to oppose curmudgeon, leading the charge we read the Bible, we find the logical arguments con- these were on the down- number-one social issue on God’s cerning extraterres- the sum of ward slope heart is concern for the poor and trial intelligence that our faith. of regres- weak. If you start digging, you could have a dramatic impact on new doctrinal papers, which we’re Ironically, in sive politics. find that poverty and injustice the faith of the world’s 2.3 bil- publishing, that I think are abso- our efforts to Whereas are issues in which we are all lion Catholics and Protestants. lutely going to shock the world,” “take back Christ stood deeply involved and implicated.” Horn says. America,” with the “The Jesuits and members of Opus we have poor and Munson believes our agenda ourselves powerless, is too narrow and needs to be been taken too often we “expanded” to become a more con- captive by have become sistently biblical one. “If we want the prevail- attack dogs to be biblically consistent, then ing culture for the rich we cannot cherry-pick sins,” he and politics and pow- says. “These hot-button issues are of imperial- erful.” important, but when it comes right ism, partisan- down to it, they cost us very little.” ship, greed, How has this racism, and happened? The Rev. S.J. Munson has been xenophobia Throughout an evangelical pastor and writer that surround its history, for the past 25 years. The author us. And so the Munson of plays, theological articles, and struggle for the soul of a nation maintains, the church has fre- fiction (“The Treasure of Israel,” has also become a struggle for quently been accused of being 2011), he is an outspoken activist the soul of the church. How can a guardian of the status quo. with a deep concern for issues of we regain a political voice that This occurs whenever the church poverty and injustice. He resides is neither power-hungry nor pas- allies itself with power, empire, in Winston Salem, NC. sive, neither conservative nor a certain economic system, or liberal, but simply Christlike in its even a particular political party. “Christ Held Hostage: The Thea Fielding-Lowe, a new Chris- will include a coloring center, concern for justice and the poor? Hijacking of American Christian- tian children’s book author, will be lantern and friendship bracelet The solution, he believes, begins hosting a book release party for making center as well as greeting ity” by S.J. Munson is available In “Christ Held Hostage: The with reading the Bible with new her new book titled “Hey Auntie, cards. Also, Thea will read and Hijacking of American Christian- eyes, to rediscover God’s deep in paperback or Kindle ebook via What color is God?”. This event sign copies of “Hey Auntie, What ity,” evangelical pastor and author concern for the poor and weak. Amazon.com. is designed to engage kids from 3 color is God?”. A child-friendly S.J. Munson explores these issues “We are, first and foremost, fol- to 10 years old through activities buffet will be provided. from the perspective of both the lowers of Christ. That means themed from the book. Activities The Good News TODAY 10 November 2013 November is Adoption Awareness Month

By Dennis Rainey Mark Missionary Baptist Church have inquired about adopting him. “I’ll take anyone. Old or young, in St. Petersburg, Fla. ‘’My name When I read this story, I thought, dad or mom, black, white, purple. is Davion and I’ve been in foster Maybe this is what it takes. Maybe I don’t care. And I would be really care since I was born,” he said. “I we need to allow foster kids who appreciative. The best I could want to speak, like Davion, to be.” - Davion Only, a 15-year- do so in our churches. Maybe old Florida boy their faces and voices will inspire the Christian commu- Davion Only has been in and nity to finally step up and begin out of foster homes his whole to address the needs of more life, but has always wanted a than 100,000 children in our family. “I just want people to foster care system who need a love me for who I am and to family and could be adopted. grab me and keep me in their Davion Only stood up in front of a crowded child to your church, give him or forgiven from the penalty of our house and love me no matter church and asked for a family to call his If this could begin to happen her a microphone and let them sins, and to adopt us if we place what,” he says. own. His heartfelt plea has been answered in thousands of churches in ask, “Would someone adopt me our faith and trust in Jesus Christ. by 10,000 people around the world. America every Sunday… and give me a family?” And of God believes in adoption and so He learned that his birth mother course, if the child doesn’t feel should we. Barbara and I adopted was in prison when she gave birth know God hasn’t given up on me. This November is Adoption comfortable making such a plea, one of our six children—we don’t to him, and she recently died. He So I’m not giving up either.” Awareness Month. Why not ask ask if you could be the voice for know which one. told his caseworker that he wanted if there are foster care children that child. to make a plea at a church for The response to Davion’s plea in your community who can be If you want to know more about someone to adopt him. has been overwhelming. His adopted and inquire if there is a Does our God believe in adop- what you can do to help orphans, story went viral on Twitter, and child who would be willing to tion? He does and its good thing go to hopefororphans.org. So recently he found himself in was picked up by Good Morning take the risk of sharing his need … it’s why He sent His Son to die front of the congregation at St. America. Hundreds of people for a family? Then take the foster on our behalf, so that we might be

The worship music that led and emergency at the same venue a Report on One Heart also punctuated the day was won- ConnectFest couple of years later, the “full derful. While excellence was effect” of a live performance By Ed de la Cour By Fred Comella event without a single pastor apparent, neither the music nor remained on Zach’s “to do list”. One Heart was a history-making drawing attention to himself the musicians were performance My association with “The Good That all changed when he and worship gathering made oriented, but presence of News Today” has been a blessing Janie attended this year’s “Connect possible by a group of God-seeking. in so many ways. Some are still a Fest” as guests of my editor. Band pastors who allowed them- mystery (albeit healthy ones) to me after band played their tributes to selves to grow in love The Mashpee Baptist as I take my daily walk in this life. the One who makes it all possible, for each other, who were Church Choir helped us One in particular is the music. You and Zach and his mom took it all willing for God to receive prepare our hearts for see it turns out there is a vibrant in, later exclaiming a joyous night the glory and not them- the message; and in their and thriving music industry sur- to remember. My boy was excited selves. One Heart was second selection got out rounding our Savior and all He as only an 11 year-old could be in made possible by churches feet moving and our hands does. I’ve even written about it that situation, chasing down his who were willing to step clapping. for this publication. Moreover, favorite bands for autographs and outside the box of normal my new “status” as a quasi jour- photos. And his father could not every Sunday worship The preached word by nalist of sorts has now facilitated have felt more comfortable with and step into what might Pastor Curtis Frye brought my enjoyment of this bounty up his son’s place at that moment have been uncomfortable just the right mix of humor close and personal. As a lover of in time. worship with potentially and soul, of passion and all music (NOT associated with unfamiliar churches. How zeal, of tenderness and disrespect/violence wonderful to see so many personal experience of against women and/ Pastor Curtis Frye willing to set aside those God. He declared what or the killing of police fears and step boldly into joyful or his church! Jesus received became the theme for the day: that officers), I suppose worship! How wonderful to get all the attention today; all the the flicker of our faith become a my notion that there through a multi-church worship glory and honor today was His. flame once again. is no better way to express ones love of The time of pastoral prayer was the Lord than through humbling to experience. Stand- music is at least partly ing alongside these men of God, legitimate. fellow servants of the Most High Unfortunately, I was God, no one seeking his own glory, unable to attend the but everyone seeking to magnify October 5th “Con- and glorify God -- that experience nect Fest 2013” event was worth every moment of wait- at Francis Farm in ing for God to bring it forth. One Rehoboth. Lord by one the pastors brought forth knows I would have prayers that echoed the heart of loved to have been God. with Janie and Zach- ary in my Janie’s The people of God were then home town for the invited to join in small group evening. Neverthe- prayer for families, for the church, less it seemed, there and for revival. The prayer time was always some- was fervent and to the point. thing getting in the Zach with Phil Joel way of my young son Following the close of the service, Zach experiencing his first live So as Zach and his mom recalled many, if not most of the people, concert in a way in which I hoped their musical/fellowship adven- stayed to have lunch and fellowship he would. Whether it was a power ture, and as I was exposed to the with each other until the day ended outage at McCoy Stadium during raw energy and faith of “Stellar at 4:00 P.M. The Mashpee Baptist the “Fuse Festival”, or a family Karts Criminals and Kings” time Church choir returned to pro- and again the next day, it occurred vide several more to me. 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The Good News TODAY www.thegoodnewstoday.org 11 Nicole dazzled the audience with Dove Awards Highlight Christian a live performance of the title song, an eclectic, pop-dance piece Rap’s Rising Popularity in which TobyMac sings about faith, you can’t limit it to one style “Reachin’ for what lies ahead,” of music. … Gospel hip-hop has keeping his “Eye on the prize,” always existed, it just has never and “Pressin’ on with everything had the platform it’s finally get- I got.” ting.” The most awards went to British One of the genre’s rising stars, worship leader Matt Redman, who by Tiffany Owens rapper Lecrae Moore, praised won six Doves, including Song of TobyMac for his role in bring- the Year for his popular worship (WNS)--After winning his second ing urban music into the Chris- melody, 10,000 Reasons (Bless Dove Award for artist of the year tian mainstream: “TobyMac is a the Lord). Christian Bluegrass last week, Christian rock star Toby legend. … I told him if he ever singer Jason Crabb won four McKeehan—better known as wants to do a song with me, all he Doves, including one for Best Artist award in the wake of their sion of the Christian community’s TobyMac—used the platform to has to do is ask. I’m excited to see Inspirational album, Best Southern 2012 debut album Hope Is What diversity. celebrate hip-hop’s rise in popular- the transition is bigger than me. It’s Gospel Album of the Year, and We Crave. ity among believers. a movement.” Best Southern Gospel Song for “I think the show flexed the gospel/ “Love is Stronger.” The annual gala, emceed this year Christian music muscles of diver- “I’ve always come from hip-hop In addition to winning the annual by Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin, sity tonight,” he told Billboard roots albeit I’m a pop artist,” he gala’s top award, TobyMac took Lecrae won best Hip Hop Song recognized some of the most backstage. “It’s filled with life, said after the show. “I’ve always home four other Doves, including for his single Tell the World, notable faith-based music across not only life in the lyrics we sing, thought, man, if you’re talking one for Best Pop Contemporary featuring Mali. Brother duo, For 42 categories, a mixture of styles but in the style of music that we about hope, if you’re talking about album for Eye On It. He and Britt King & Country, won Best New TobyMac praised as an expres- make.”

Woonsocket Day from Page 1 welcome by Mayor Fontaine, Two of the highlights of the day for the purpose of positive growth “I believe it is the most important followed by the invocation by were not from pastors or church in each individual’s life.” The day in the history of Woonsocket… get together and pray.’ I nearly fell Kenneth Jarrie, pastor of the members at all, but from the Mayor River UMC has a major outreach it’s never been done before. And I out of my chair.” Apostolic Pentecostal Church of himself, who sang two Christian program called “The Matthew believe we are going to see major Rhode Island. Emma blessings coming out of That moment in May was the Gonzalez of Grace it.” genesis of the Woonsocket Day of International Church led Prayer, and a moment of revelation the group in the Lord’s Lambert hopes this for Pastor Gonzalez. “We pastors Prayer. A “Prayer of event will spur the often think that we are the Moses Repentance” was led city’s churches to gather figures and the government by Rev. Dr. Sammy on a regular basis, for officials are like Aaron, lifting up Vaughn, pastor of St. prayer and collaborative our arms. But I think in this case, James Baptist Church. ministries. “It is my hope our Mayor, who is a man of faith, Roberto and Emma that this will not just be is the Moses and we, the faith Gonzalez, pastors of a one-day event, but an community, are the Aarons lifting Grace International ongoing collaborative up his arms.” Church shared a message between the churches Woonsocket Police Chief Thomas Carey and Pastor Herson Gonzalez with the Woonsocket entitled “Lord We Day of Prayer Worship Team and the political officials Gonzalez describes the Mayor Believe in You.” Pastor within our community as a “spirit-filled, charismatic Eugene Kinlow, of the Church of songs with his children and shared 25 Center of Hope” that is open to continue to seek out ways to Catholic,” who is “well-versed All Nations of God in Christ spoke his own personal faith in Christ. In six days a week with different heal our beautiful city. Nothing in Scripture,” and who serves as on “The Power of Faith in Action.” addition, Woonsocket Police Chief ministries going on at any given happens overnight but united organist for his church parish and Pastor Valerie Gonzalez of Calvary Thomas Carey, testified about his time. prayers of thanks to our Lord is outspoken about his faith. Worship Center, spoke on “Bless faith in Jesus as the shield he wears and Savior for what is to come Our Community.” Father Gerald to protect himself daily. “I’ve been Most important to Lambert was can and should happen on a daily It was no easy task getting the Finnegan of St. Charles Borromeo 31 years as a police officer, five the unity among the churches in basis. Also as a community of city’s pastors to come together. Church led in a prayer, “Let There in Woonsocket. We wear body praying for the city. “As a Christian, churches, I believe we should Gonzalez jokingly compared it to Be Peace,” against crime and armor—bullet-proof vests all the I make it no secret that I believe publicly be gathering together, “herding cats.” However, he adds, violence in the city, followed by time. But it’s just not enough. that everything happens first at least quarterly, for events such “Once they heard the Underneath I wear through prayer. Although there as citywide clean ups and prayer Mayor was calling the armor of Christ,” are several churches within our walks.” for it, they said yes.” he said in a phone community already participating interview about the in different ministries assisting For highlights from the Woonsocket Twenty churches event. the economically hurting families, Day of Prayer, you can visit agreed to participate what was needed was for all of us the Woonsocket Day of Prayer in the event, including “I offered the to set aside our denominational Facebook Page, or view videos of such diverse people in the crowd differences for the greater picture, the event on YouTube. denominations as a challenge that and that’s to come together as one Catholics, Baptists, they should be able body to represent Christ in united This article was written with Methodists, to make a public prayer of restoration and revival reporting assistance from Pastor Pentecostals, and pronouncement of of our great City of Woonsocket.” Herson Gonzalez of Calvary non-denominational their faith, too,” he Worship Center and photos by churches. The event added. Gonzalez views the Day of Prayer Elisa Santos. also bridged across as a turning point for Woonsocket. racial and cultural Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine sings with his children (Will For Carey, there was barriers, with white, and Juliet) no question about his African-American, joining in the event Hispanic, Portuguese, and Father John A Kiley of Precious when Pastor Gonzalez invited him. even Ukrainian congregations Blood Parish, who spoke on “The “I had to be there. I wanted to be participating. Power of One” and personal there. I’ve never seen anything responsibility. Pastor Richard like it. It was a great event for the The Day of Prayer featured a Piette of Calvary Worship Center community.” then led the group in a “Prayer Over the Youth.” The opportunity to pray for social justice issues drew Pastor Rebecca If you would like Throughout the program, Lambert, of the River United different groups and individuals Methodist Church, to join in this Home of RI’s First Auto Robot to donate your from several of the participating event from the start. “When Pastor 3-D Unibody Frame Straightener churches ministered through Herson first approached me about time, talent or music, transforming the event the idea and I brought it to my Craig Deming into an outdoor worship and congregation, I have to say we had Licensed Appraiser 1678 C Hartford Avenue praise service in addition to a no second thoughts about being Johnston, RI 02919 treasure, prayer meeting. Jeff and Carolyn fully on board.” Mount, pastors of First Assembly Phone (401) 272-2219 please email us at of God, shared their message on “Our congregation has always FREE ESTIMATES [email protected] “Working Together,” followed been very involved in social or call 401-619-0418 by a “Prayer for the Poor,” led by justice ministries that are all about Pastor Rebecca Lambert of the bringing the community together, www.exclusiveautobodyri.com River UMC. The Good News TODAY 12 November 2013 on the truth of scripture and how The films producers launched a Silverman suggests that flashy Entertainment science and the Bible fit together campaign through Indiegogo, a movies may make Christians feel perfectly,” said Eric Hovind presi- Crowdfunding platform, to raise like there is validity to their ‘myth dent of Creation Today and execu- $150,000 to help finish produc- that they are immortal, covering up New creation film tive producer tion, market the known and proven truth with of Genesis 3D. and distribute special effects.’ features 3D technology it in theaters. By Russ Jones — CNS Gospel until they see that Genesis Hovind states More than Paul Taylor, director of develop- PENSACOLA, Fla — A group of is historically and scientifically that the movie $197,000 has ment of Creation Today, says Sil- Creation advocates have teamed accurate,” said Ralph Strean of will be a ‘phe- already been verman’s conclusions are flawed. up together to produce a new film, Sevenfold Films and producer of nomenal’ evan- raised with the Genesis 3D. The educational and Genesis 3D. “We are presenting gelistic tool. month of Octo- “Why should Silverman even entertaining movie will present the truth in the most excellent way The producers ber still left in worry about ‘flashy movies?” the Biblical creation account from possible,” he continued. of the project the campaign. Taylor asked. “If we really were Genesis. state that the making things up and trying to “We are presenting Producers visual effects But not every- persuade people of ‘our myths’, For the first of the movie are matched one is excited and at the same time undermining time, movie the truth in the contend that with cutting about the film’s those who have different opinions, audiences most excellent way interest and edge research success. Silverman should applaud that as will be able possible...” demand for from scientific a form of survival of the fittest.” to experience 3D films has experts who “I’m not at all the six days of reached an all- support a literal historical view surprised at this kind of support,” “Silverman does not believe in creation in high definition stereo- time high, and advancements in of Genesis. said David Silverman, president absolute truth, so he has no logical scopic 3D. The film will use state technology gives artists the free- of American Atheists. “As we basis on which to define something of the art computer generated dom to bring ideas to life that ten “I’m very excited about the Gene- have seen in nearly every religion as a ‘flashy lie,’” Taylor continued. imagery with the models, textures, years ago would have either been sis movie. To present what Genesis in world history, indoctrinated animations and special effects, financially unattainable or visually teaches us in 3D, is an incredible victims of religion will do any- To learn more about the project go according to the films producers. too complex for the technology. concept,” said Ken Ham, president thing, including pay large sums to Genesis 3D.com of Answers in Genesis. of money, to have their antiquated “Some people can’t get to the “We are looking to educate people beliefs of immortality validated.” The Next Holiday Classic, ‘The Christmas with her original single, Miracle the electric age, this centuries- Hymn, the anthem for the movie old legend may come to an end. Candle,’ in Theaters this November and track on her new album, Home By Good News Today Staff uplifting movies of yesteryear. take the whole family to, and for Christmas, releasing October “This tale about a 19th century The story inspires renewed hope we think there are millions of 29. She said the story inspires her village of simple people in the NEW YORK - EchoLight Stu- in the miracle of Christmas and others who share that desire.” because, “You never give up on English Cotswolds in need of a dios, America’s fast-growing illustrates that this holiday is your dreams and you never stop miracle has lifted spirits for seven inspirational and family film not just about rein- believing in miracles.” Christmases and now thanks to company, today announced its deer and receiving producer Tom Newman and Echo- touching holiday motion picture, gifts. The Christmas The Christmas Candle Light Studios, the Candle story The Christmas Candle, will come Candle will remind is based on the book by will touch a whole new genera- to the big screen for audiences audiences of the spirit international bestselling tion,” Lucado said. “I couldn’t be nationwide on November 22. and sense of wonder author, Max Lucado, more pleased. What an honor to be of the season -- some- who also makes a cameo a part of capturing a slice of this The timeless holiday movie for the thing that is often lost in the film, and is set golden era of British history...the entire family represents the first in our modern era.” deep in the heart of the light of the candle still flickers.” wide theatrical release for former English countryside in U.S. senator and presidential can- Santorum will the enchanting village Indeed fans of Downton Abbey didate Rick Santorum as new CEO oversee Echo- of Gladbury. Legend and other British entertainment of EchoLight Studios. In addition, Light’s domestic distribution The Christmas Candle marks the has it every 25 years an angel will enjoy the innate “Englishness” it is the inaugural film based on a of the holiday movie, and will feature-film debut for Scottish visits the village candle maker of everything about The Christmas book by America’s most inspir- personally tour cities through- singer Boyle, who was introduced and touches a single candle. Who- Candle, from the ideals of clinging ing author Max Lucado, and out America to create aware- to the world on Britain’s Got ever lights the Christmas Candle to cherished traditions and perse- introduces the acting debut of ness through exclusive preview Talent in April 2009. In addition to receives a miracle on Christmas vering through difficulties, to the British singing sensation Susan screenings in the coming weeks. her acting, Boyle graces the project Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of wonderful accents and turns of Boyle, alongside an ensemble phrase. It’s a visit back in time to cast of beloved Hollywood talent. “Our goal is to release qual- a simpler life, with an appreciation ity entertainment with positive, GRACE UNPLUGGED Prodigal Daughter for the challenges of the era and “Surprisingly, a Christmas movie uplifting messages of hope,” By Ted Baehr - Movieguide prays every family will want to see complexities of the characters. releasing for the holidays is a Santorum continued. “That’s what it. GRACE UNPLUGGED will unique event, as there have been people across America and the GRACE UNPLUDGGED is one help families from going through “We placed great emphasis on the very few in recent years,” said world are looking for, including of the best movies with Christian the heartache of the prodigal son quality of the production, film- Santorum. “This film hearkens my own family. We’re always values ever made. Grace is the or daughter. ing at a village in the Cotswolds back to the heartwarming and searching for movies we can daughter of John Trey, a famous for authenticity and emphasizing rock singer who crashed and found The movie had a limited release period costumes and props for Jesus. He only wants to sing in in over 500 theaters nationwide realism,” Newman said. “Many church. When Grace was little, he in early Oct quickly becoming one of the cast, while seasoned vet- gave her a guitar. Now, they sing of the top grossing movies in its erans of the stage and film, found together, much to her mother’s opening weekend. Look for it on themselves touched by this lovely delight. However, 18-year-old DVD starting in December. story and beautiful script full of Grace is getting more rebellious. hope and the spirit of Christmas. When her father’s old manager For more information visit www. They also appreciated the won- entices Grace into the music busi- graceunplugged.com derful nostalgia factor of The ness in Hollywood, life Christmas Candle, commenting it starts to unravel in a major had the flavor of It’s a Wonderful way. Will Grace return to Life or Miracle on 34th Street.” Christ before she heads down the road to perdition? Directed by John Stephenson, The Christmas Candle stars Hans GRACE UNPLUGGED Matheson (Clash of the Titans, is tremendous. It isn’t Sherlock Holmes), Samantha just a three hankie but Barks (Les Miserables), Lesley a whole Kleenex box Manville (Disney’s A Christmas movie. It keeps you on Carol), Sylvester McCoy (The the edge of your seat. This Hobbit Trilogy, Doctor Who), John type of clean, evangelis- Hannah (The Mummy, Four Wed- tic Christian movie is a dings and a Funeral), Barbara Flynn departure for Lionsgate (Miss Potter) and James Cosmo Films. They’ve done Tyler (Game of Thrones, Braveheart). Perry movies, but GRACE UNPLUGGED goes the In theaters nationwide November next step. It’s one of the 22nd. For more information visit best, most entertaining www.TheChristmasCandleMovie. Christian movies ever pro- com. duced. MOVIEGUIDE® The Good News TODAY www.thegoodnewstoday.org 13

How you can defund socialized healthcare Editorials/Letters By Bill Wilson www.dailyjot.com make this unjust law obsolete. Some facts that the socialists and communists don’t want you to want to participate, just pay the We use prayer, homeopathy and have received a lot of emails The overreaching fact here is that know: The IRS and Congress are tax and perhaps it will collapse in have a naturopath doctor. This in response to my declaration socialized healthcare is not about exempt, as are a healthy list of the next three years. Or say that method allows us to use the things Ithat I am a conscientious objector healthcare, it is about control of the occupant of the Oval Office’s you religiously object and wait it God provided for healing. If there to the government’s socialized the people. Once the government contributors and supporters. This out. That will have consequences. is an emergency, we go to the healthcare. Many question how has control over your life/death is arbitrary--if the king gives you You can also choose alternatives emergency room. We pay out of to defund it. First, folks you have decisions, you are going to bow an exemption, you have it. I serve while they are still available. You pocket, but those visits have been to determine one very important to it in the voting booth, your no king, but Jesus. Penalties for may be able to participate in a few and far between. My family thing: Acts 5:29, “We ought to political prayer closet. The base not participating are the higher of religious health care sharing group has been in this country since the obey God rather than men.” And of socialism and communism is 1% of your family income or $285 or receive a tax break for being Mayflower and I am quite certain you need to reconcile that with that government replaces God and in 2013 and it maxes out at the self-employed or a small busi- that my father’s generation was the errant teachings on Romans 13 religion is a crutch for the weak. higher of 2.5% of family income ness. However, the information first of our family that had health on submitting to all higher powers Jesus said in Matthew 6:31-33, or $2,085 in 2016. Participating in is very sketchy on this right now. insurance. Most all of them lived even if they are evil. Once you “Therefore take no thought, saying the government mandate will cost Currently, you couldn’t sign up if to be in their 80s and 90s. The have made that determination and What shall we eat? Or What you upwards of 8% of your family you wanted to because the gov- government is not God. This is understand that government is not shall we drink? Or, Wherewithal income. If you are 19-36, you will ernment website can’t even take not about healthcare, but about God; government has no place shall we be clothed?...for your pay over $5,000 a year even though your order. The exchanges are all control. Take your time. Study in your personal life decisions; heavenly Father knows that you you won’t use it because the gov- dysfunctional. Government play- your options. For me, we will not government cannot replace God; have need of these things. But ernment wants you to foot the big- ing God never works smoothly. participate. If enough of us take we as citizens have a say over seek ye first the kingdom of God, gest chunk of the costs. Fair? God? this approach, we may succeed in government. It serves us, not the and his righteousness; and these My wife and I have been self- defunding it. other way around. Then you can things shall be added unto you.” It is logical that if you do not funded for the most of 25 years.

members of the Congressional is a product of private education. Where do public school teachers send their own kids? Hispanic Caucus with school-age By Larry Elder - Guest Columnist their children to private schools. The study, conducted in 2004 children, 38 percent sent them to So how does this square with The numbers are much higher in by the Fordham Institute, said: private school. Of the members of Obama’s opposition to the D.C. uy walks into a restaurant. urban areas. One study found that “These findings ... are apt to be the Congressional Black Caucus Opportunity Scholarship Program Says to the waitress, “I’d like in Philadelphia a staggering 44 embarrassing for teacher unions, with school-age children, 52 per- that offered a voucher for the Gsome scrambled eggs and some percent of public school teach- considering those organizations’ cent sent them to private school. children of participating parents? kind words.” She brings the eggs. ers send their own kids to private political animus toward assisting It doesn’t. The guy smiles, “Now how about schools. In Cincinnati and Chi- families to select among schools. The ex-mayor of Los Angeles, the kind words?” Waitress whis- cago, 41 and 39 percent of public But these results do not surprise Antonio Villaraigosa, was asked Here’s what Obama’s Office of pers, “Don’t eat the eggs.” school teachers, respectively, pay most practicing teachers to whom why he did not have his own kids Management and Budget said for a private school education for we speak. ... The data have shown in public school despite his strong about the program: “Rigorous This brings us to the fact that urban their children. In Rochester, New the same basic pattern since we advocacy of public education. Vil- evaluation over several years dem- public school teachers are about York, it’s 38 percent. In Baltimore first happened upon them two laraigosa, whose wife was a public onstrates that the D.C. program two times more likely than non- it’s 35 percent, San Francisco is 34 decades ago: Urban public school school teacher, said, “I’m doing has not yielded improved student teachers to send their own chil- percent and New York-Northeast- teachers are more apt to send their like every parent does. I’m going achievement by its scholarship dren to private schools. In other ern New Jersey is 33 percent. In own children to private schools to put my kids in the best school I recipients compared to other stu- words, many public school teach- Los Angeles nearly 25 percent of than is the general public. One can. My kids were in a neighbor- dents in D.C.” ers whisper to parents, “Don’t eat public school teachers send their might say this shows how conser- hood public school until just this the eggs.” kids to private school versus 16 vative teachers are. They continue year. We’ve decided to put them Tell that to the educator/consultant percent of Angelenos who do so. doing what they’ve always done. in a Catholic school. We’ve done the Department of Education hired About 11 percent of all parents -- Or it might indicate that they have that because we want our kids to to evaluate the program. Testifying nationwide, rural and urban -- send long been discerning connoisseurs have the best education they can. If before the Senate Committee on of education. ... I can get that education in a public Homeland Security, Patrick Wolf, school, I’ll do it, but I won’t sacri- a University of Arkansas education ProJo confirms mandatory abortion “The middle class will tolerate a fice (emphasis added) my children policy professor who spent more fee, Chafee administration points lot -- disorder, decay, and dismay, any more than I could ask you to than 10 years evaluating school an unwholesome environment, do the same.” choice programs in D.C., Milwau- finger at insurers petty crime, potholes, chicanery kee, New York and Dayton, Ohio, and rudeness. One thing, however, When he got elected president, said, “In my opinion, by ... boost- By Barth E. Bracy, Executive the exchange was established that middle class parents will not Barack Obama and his wife ing high school graduation rates Director RIRTL and operates under his execu- tolerate is bad schools for their made a big display of looking and generating a wealth of evi- Providence, RI - In a recent tive order, and even though his children. To escape them, they into D.C. public schools for his dence suggesting that students also “PolitiFact” piece, the Providence administration opposed legisla- will pay out-of-pocket or vote with two daughters to attend. But the benefited in reading achievement, Journal confirmed the existence tive attempts at providing alter- their feet. That is what discerning Obamas chose Sidwell Friends, the D.C. OSP has accomplished of the mandatory abortion fee in native plans for conscientious teachers do.” the elite private school whose what few educational interventions HealthSource RI, Rhode Island’s individuals who object to paying alums include Chelsea Clinton. can claim: It markedly improved Obamacare exchange, which was a mandatory abortion fee. What about members of Congress? Obama’s own mother sent the important education outcomes for first exposed by the Rhode Island Where do they send their own then-10-year-old to live with her low-income inner-city students.” State Right to Life Committee Remarkably, “Politifact” quoted children? parents -- so he could attend Puna- (RIRTL) last June. Chafee spokeswomen Christine hou Academy, the most exclusive President Barack Obama calls edu- Hunsinger as confirming that it A 2007 Heritage Foundation study prep school on the island. In fact, cation “the civil rights issue of our All of the 28 plans available was the Executive Committee on found that 37 percent of represen- from Punahou to Occidental (a time.” Yet, his opposition to K-12 through HealthSource RI include Health Reform (ECHR), estab- tatives and 45 percent of senators private college in Los Angeles) education vouchers guarantees that coverage for elective abortion lished under Chafee’s executive with school-age children sent their to Columbia (where he completed many of America’s kids will sit in and, thus, under the provisions order, that selected the “bench- own kids to private school. Of the college) to Harvard Law, Obama back of the bus. of the Obamacare law (45 CFR § mark plan” and determined the 156.280, PPACA Section 1303), “essential health benefits,” but unaware that it is a matter of OCT. 29 - Stock Market Crash, 1929 require the insurers to collect takes the position that the deci- public record that at least one American Minute with Bill Federer from each enrollee in these plans sions of the ECHR can not be insurance company submitted a This great complex, which we call separate premium payments to pay attributed to the Governor under plan that excluded coverage for October 29, 1929, the New American life, is builded and can for the elective abortions covered whose authority it operates. elective abortion. Is the Chafee York Stock Exchange crashed. alone survive upon the translation Panic ensued as Wall Street sold into individual action of that fun- under the plan. The law requires administration trying to deny that 16,410,030 shares in a single day. damental philosophy announced that the additional mandatory “PolitiFact” then paraphrases they had any role in demanding Billions of dollars were lost and by the Savior nineteen centuries abortion fee be charged to all Hunsinger as saying that: “The plan revisions and shaping the final America plunged into the Great ago...Our national suffering today enrollees in the health plan “with- plans the insurance companies exchange offerings?” Depression. is from failure to observe these out regard to the enrollee’s age, chose to submit covered abor- primary yet inexorable laws of sex, or family status” and whether tion.” No explanation was given “We call upon Governor Chafee,” In a drive to aid private relief agen- human relationship...Modern soci- they object to abortion or not. as to the contradiction between continued Bracy, “to tell the full cies, October 18, 1931, President ety cannot survive with the defense And if the premium for the plan this statement and Hunsinger’s truth about his administration’s Hoover said: “Time and again the of Cain, ‘Am I my brother’s is paid for by direct deposit from preceding assertion that the involvement in the mandatory American people have demon- keeper?’” an employee’s pay, the employer ECHR selected the benchmark abortion fee. And we call upon strated a spiritual quality of gen- will be required to make a separate plan and determined the benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield, United erosity...This is the occasion when President Herbert Hoover stated we must arouse that idealism, that at the Gridiron Club, April 27, direct deposit for the abortion fee. and services that all qualified Health, and Neighborhood Health spirit, from which there can be no 1931: “If we shall be called upon health plans must offer. to either confirm or deny Chafee’s failure in this primary obligation to endure more...we must gird “PolitiFact” disagreed with RIRTL allegation that they were the ones of every man to his neighbor...” ourselves for even greater effort... that NARAL board member and According to RIRTL executive who refused to submit plans that May God grant to us the spirit R.I. Governor Lincoln Chafee director Barth E. Bracy, “Not excluded coverage for elective Hoover continued: “Our country and strength to carry through to is responsible for the manda- only is Hunsinger contradict- abortion.” and the world are today involved the end.” tory abortion fee even though ing herself, she is apparently in more than a financial crisis... The Good News TODAY 14 November 2013

Inspiration Writing for the Soul How to Break Angela Unaware your Addictions Bitter Winter, Better By Jerry B. Jenkins The more she tried, the more By Thea Fielding-Lowe

BLACK FOREST, CO (ANS) panic-stricken she appeared, and I was reading Ephesians 1:23 Thanksgiving, the story of -- One summer I served on the when she opened her mouth to one morning. The scripture Miles Standish faculty of a writers conference sing, we could hardly hear her. says “Which is His body, the known for its emphasis on foster- She was short of breath, off key, fullness of Him Who fills all By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson ing community. and her strumming was worse for in all (for in that body lives “Then the sicknes begane to fall sore amongst them, and the weather the energy she focused on singing. the full measure of Him Who so bad .... the Gov/r and cheefe of them, seeing so many dye, and fall Along with 300 others, Angela We agonized with her when she makes everything complete, downe sick dayly, thought it no wisdom to send away the ship....” arrived plain, plump, and freshly gave up on the guitar and tried to and Who fills everything divorced, a newcomer drawn by finish a cappella. She forgot a word everywhere with Himself). Capt. Miles Standish the brochure’s promise of a talent and skipped it, then mangled the had been much at his night. Attendees had been encour- tune and started over. After reading this scripture, wife Rose’s bedside. aged to bring musical instruments, I thought about spouses As much time, that is, puppets, object lessons, a poem, It was then that we rallied around who cheat, alcoholics, drug as he could spare from whatever they wanted. this sweet, tortured soul, this addicts, and any other addiction stalking game, guarding woman in pain who had given so there is in the world. Maybe against savages, and Along with her bags was a guitar much and hoped for so much. First these addictions take over felling trees to construct case she insisted on carrying her- one, then another joined her in the our lives, because we have crude homes on shore. self. She seemed alarmed when familiar chorus, until we were all not given Jesus all of us or Talent Night did not appear in the singing, not loud but full and deep he is absent in our lives. A bitter wind whistled program. and warm. Pilgrims Landing, Edward Percy Moran (1862- through chinks Jesus the Savior makes every- 1935), American artist, early 1900s, oil on and cracks in the “We’re flexible,” she was told. During a pause between phrases, thing complete and fills every- canvas, 23” x 29” Mayflower, anchored “We see how the week is going, someone called out, “Thank you thing everywhere with him- in Plymouth harbor that determine how many are inter- for this evening, Angela! We self. If we ask Jesus to fill those winter of 1620-21. Rose’s chills would turn to uncontrollable shaking. ested, then assign a coordinator. love you!” A nd we all stood and places, where we feel empty, Then just as suddenly, her body would be ablaze with fever. Herbs from Are you volunteering?” applauded. incomplete or unfulfilled, the surgeon’s chest did little to relieve her. By spring only five wives those addictions or sins would remained out of the eighteen who had sailed to Plymouth. Rose was “Sure!” Angela slid awkwardly off the not hold us anymore. Our not among them. stool and stood shyly, hands at her victory would be at hand. When the big night came, Angela Thanksgiving? What was that? The golden dreams of a New World distributed hand-fashioned pro- Something else to think about that Miles and Rose had cherished together had evaporated into hollow grams. She had organized not only - When you move into a new hopes. And yet that fall Capt. Standish joined other bereaved Pilgrims the talent but also the sound and home. What is the first thing in the first Thanksgiving celebration. the lighting. The finale would be you do? You unpack, organize, her own vocal solo, and she would and clean your home. Basi- The real test of thankfulness is whether we can give thanks from the accompany herself on the guitar. cally, you make that strange heart for what we do have, despite the wounds and pains of yesterday’s After 90 minutes of a variety of and foreign place into a warm, struggles. Ours is not some fair-weather faith, but a resilient trust in the acts from shtick to inspirational, comfortable, and livable midst of pain. The Pilgrims lived close to the edge of survival. Perhaps Angela strode to a stool at stage home. That is the same thing that is why they were so thankful. center. Jesus does when you accept him into your life. That Light Strumming a guitar We read, Jesus “took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had I stifled a laugh when she strummed enters your heart and cleans up given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples.” At the Last her first chord off key. Was this a sides, the guitar hanging from her that foreign stuff that he did Supper Jesus took bread and gave thanks, lifted the cup, gave thanks and joke, a skit? neck. She forced a smile through not put there. The abuse, hurt, offered it to His followers. Jesus always prayed before meals. her tears. anger, health issues are in the No.. Clearly the guitar was in trash. He takes his time orga- We can, too. A simple prayer of thanks at each family meal will gradually tune. Her fingering was wrong, We had been to church. nizing and repairing your mind, restore thankfulness to us. As our children see us humble ourselves to her strum not authoritative. She body, and spirit, while the thank our Creator, they too learn to be grateful. Robert Lintner said it winced and tried again. Her fingers Author of more than 180 books both of you become “friends”. well: “Thanksgiving was never meant to be shut up in a single day.” trembled, her lips quivered. with sales of more than 70 million copies, including the best-selling I feel relieved knowing that This habit of family thankfulness can begin round our tables this The introduction to her chorus Left Behind series, Jerry B. Jen- if I stay the course with Jesus Thanksgiving. How about you? Does your material bounty cause you to was long but contained only three kins is former vice president for guiding me, this house will neglect thanks? When your clan gathers this Thanksgiving will a prayer simple chords. It became evident publishing and currently chairman be restored with brilliance. of thankfulness be forgotten between moist turkey and pumpkin pie? that Angela knew only those and of the board of trustees for the Will your children see you bow your head to give thanks, or merely ask had mastered none. Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Ask God for More! for another helping of dressing and cranberry sauce? Your kit contains: a Bible story sure that they know you are happy They will be watching, you know. And their little faith is being formed Junior Church video for children such as Veggie to have them in your class. Based by what they see. Your family’s Thanksgiving celebration will instruct Emergency Kit Tales, Hermie and Friends or God on what normally happens in your them about thankfulness, for good or ill. Will they see you too wealthy Rocks, Bible story coloring sheets Junior Church, have a pledge to to be thankful? Too independent to need God any more? Too bitter, MINISTRY TIP that match the video story, crayons the American Flag, the Christian perhaps? Or will they watch you truly give thanks for God’s blessings or markers, stickers and a bag of Flag and the Bible, followed by By Rev. Doug Forbes on this special day? And maybe as they watch, they’ll catch a hint that lollipops. (Reproducible Bible an offering. Introduce and show mom and dad and grandmother, in spite of painful seasons they have Many of us have walked into our Story coloring pages from Gospel the video. faced, have seen these bitter winters bear fruit in better thanksgiving. houses of worship planning to Light are available at your local relax and enjoy the service when Christian bookstore. Make sure After the video, read the Bible story If you have nothing to be thankful for, perhaps it’s time to recognize suddenly our pastor rushes over that you have enough copies pre- on the back of the coloring sheet, that Jesus Christ died for your sins, so that you might have eternal and urges us to run the children’s made for the number of children in explain the meaning of the story life. The Bible says that God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die program for the day. Of course your church. Copiers have a way and it’s moral. Announce that there for our sins, that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have you agree to help because it is of not working when you have an will now be a coloring contest, everlasting life. (John 3:16) Now, that’s something to be thankful about. the right thing to do and because emergency.) pass out the crayons or markers It also says that if you confess with your mouth, that Jesus is Lord, and you have your Junior Church and let the children go to work. believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be Emergency Kit in the trunk of Open your program with prayer After the coloring is completed, saved. (Romans 10:9) your car. and welcome the children. Make make a positive comment to each student concerning their work of Pray something like this: Reason for writing: The Good News TODAY art and award them with a sticker (401) 619-0418 and a lollipop. Jesus, please forgive me for my sin. I’ve made so many mistakes. I ___ I have just prayed to receive Christ know that you died for me and that you have a plan for my life. Please ___ I have renewed my commitment to the Lord If the adult services have not ___ I am in need of a church teach me your ways and help me to live my life for you, to be thankful concluded, lead the children in a each and everyday for the rest of my life. I want to start a new life with ___ Send Bible or literature ___ Other:______game of Red Light/Green, Musical you leading the way. Amen ______Chairs or some other activity with lots of action. Remember, children Mail to: Good News Outreach Congratulations, if you have prayed this prayer the Bible says, need to move. God put the wiggles PO Box 161 • Little Compton, RI 02837 “Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are in and we can’t take them out! passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17) If you’ve Name: ______prayed this prayer for the first time or are renewing your commitment Address: ______Above all, make sure that you have to the Lord, please let us know so that we can pray for you as you start Phone: ______lots of fun and that the children your new life in Christ. Email: ______do too!

The Good News TODAY www.thegoodnewstoday.org 15 How To Lie To The complained to the stewardess that her ears were popping. The girl Mother-in-law Soul Food Bathroom Scales smiled and gave the older woman revenge some chewing gum, assuring her 1. Weigh yourself with clothes that many people experienced on, after dinner...as well as in the Husband and wife had an argument. the same discomfort. When they Wife called up her mom and said, morning, without clothes, before landed in New York, Grandma breakfast, because it’s nice to see “He fought with me again. I am thanked the stewardess. “The coming to live with you.” Mom how much weight you’ve lost chewing gum worked fine,” she overnight. said, “No darling, he must pay for said. “Now that we’ve arrived, his mistake. I am coming to live would you tell me, how do I get it with you.” 2. Never weigh yourself with wet out of my ears?” hair. Oooppps! That won’t Kids say the 3. When weighing, remove preach everything, including glasses. 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Don’t eat or drink in the morning of my bones,” she explained to her ters to the beginning and the end until AFTER you’ve weighed in, mother. “Yes, dear,” her mom they’re really “If it doesn’t clear up in a week, of the portion to give us the name completely naked, of course. replied. “I told you it was easy. thinking: give me a call.” I don’t know of an Old Testament character that Did everything go well?” “Yup. It what it is. Maybe it will go away fits the letters we’ve given you. 8. Weigh yourself after a haircut, was great!” the child exclaimed. “I by itself. For example if we gave you the this is good for at least half a pound didn’t even have to take my skin letters ALAA your answer could of hair (hopefully). off or anything!” “That’s quite a nasty looking wound.” I think I’m going to be BALAAM. 9. Exhale with all your might throw up. 1: BRAH BEFORE stepping onto the scale I’m tired 2: AAM (air has to weigh something, “This may smart a little.” Last 3: EHEMI For a couple of years I’ve been right?) week two patients bit off their 4: PHRA blaming it on my iron-poor blood, tongues. 5: ESS lack of vitamins and dieting, and 10. Start out with just one foot on 6: NJAM a dozen other maladies. But now I the scale, then holding onto the “Well, we’re not feeling so well 7: OSEP found out the real reason I’m tired towel rack in front of you, slowly today, are we...?” I’m stalling for 8: SAL is because I’m overworked. edge your other foot on and slowly time. Who are you and why are 9: LOMO 10: ANIE let off of the rack. Admittedly, this “This should be taken care of right you here? The population of the USA is 11: LIAT takes time, but it’s worth it. You away.” I’d planned a trip to Hawaii about 315 million. 32,500,000 12: RDE will weigh at least two pounds less next month, but this is so easy “This should fix you up.” The are unemployed. 144 million are 13: UBE than if you’d stepped on normally. and profitable that I want to fix it drug company slipped me some retired. That leaves 138,500,000 14: ISER before it cures itself. big bucks to prescribe this stuff. to do the work. There are 85 15: PHTA Grandparents say the million in school, which leaves 16: AMSO “Welllllll, what have we here...?” “Everything seems to be normal.” 53,500,000 to do the work. Of 17: HUSE darndest things He has no idea and is hoping you’ll Rats! I guess I can’t buy that new this there are 40 million employed 18: OSHU give him a clue. beach condo after all. Aboard an airline flight from by the federal government which 19: ETHR leaves 13,500,000 to do the work. 20: SAA Europe to America, Grandma “Let me check your medical “I’d like to run some more tests.” 4 million are in the Armed Forces, answers below Bern was taking her very first history.” I want to see if you’ve I can’t figure out what’s wrong. which leaves 9,500,000 to do the flight. They had only been aloft paid your last bill before spending Maybe the kid in the lab can solve work. Take from that total the a few minutes when the old lady any more time with you. this one.

5,600,000 people who work for around.” That’s the third one this

Isaac 20. state and city governments and that

“Why don’t we make another “Do you suppose all this stress week! I’d better learn something

19. Jethro Jethro 19. leaves 3,900,000 to do the work.

appointment later in the week.” could be affecting your nerves?” about this. Joshua 18

17. METHUSELAH 17. I’m playing golf this afternoon, You’re crazier’n an outhouse rat.

There are 2,188,000 in hospitals,

16. Samson Samson 16. and this is a waste of time. Now, if I can only find a shrink “If those symptoms persist, call

15. NAPHTALI//SHIPHTAN 15. so that leaves 1,712,000 to do the

--or-- I need the bucks, so I’m who’ll split fees with me... for an appointment.” I’ve never

14. SISERA 14. work. Now, there are 1 million

charging you for another office heard of anything so disgusting.

13. REUBEN 13. people in prisons. That leaves

12. MORDECAI 12. visit. “There is a lot of that going Thankfully I’m off next week.

711,998 to do the work of which 11. GOLIATH//ELIATHAH GOLIATH//ELIATHAH 11. 10. DANIEL DANIEL 10. 711,996 are on vacation at any

“We have some good news and

9. Solomon Solomon 9. given time. That leaves just two

some bad news.” The good news

8. Absalom Absalom 8. people to do the work. You and me.

7. Joseph Joseph 7. is, I’m going to buy that new

6. Benjamin Benjamin 6. BMW. The bad news is, you’re

5. JESSE 5. And you’re sitting there reading

going to pay for it.

4. EPHRAIM//OPHRAH) 4. this.

Nehemiah 3.

2. NAAMAN//RAAMAH//RAAMIAH 2. “Let’s see how it develops.”

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Weekly bible study at YMCA Youth Chinese Christian Church of RI Full Gospel Business Men’s Center 155 Gansett Ave, Cranston RI. 7p.m. ~ Prayer & Bible study every Wed’s. 333 Roosevelt Avenue Fellowship International 401-569-4327 Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. 262 Academy Pawtucket, RI 02860 2nd Wednesday of the month: Ave. Providence, RI 401-351-2347 PHONE Radisson Hotel - 195E Exit 2, 7-9p.m. ~ Recovery Class every Friday at 401.722.8877 Gano Street 12:00-1:00pm New Hope Christian Church, 1436 G.A.R. 3 Thursday FAX 401-821-8750 Highway Swansea, MA.(508)-324-4500 401.722.9977 [email protected] www.newhopecc.tv 7-9p.m. ~ Bible Study/Prayer Meet- ing Grace Community Baptist Church 7p.m. ~ Rage Night for grades 7-12. every thursday at Abundant Blessing www.cfc818.org A Reformed Baptist Church Church 825 Minerial Spring Ave, RI Phone Rage = Radically Addictive Games Preaching God’s Word, Living God’s Truth, All for God’s Glory! with Evangelism. 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14 Thursday ASSEMBLY OF GOD Quidnick Baptist Church Happy Thanksgiving LIVING HOPE 100 BROADWAY 484 Fairview Avenue PAWTUCKET RI 02860 Coventry 821-2465 9:30a.m. ~ M.O.P.S Group meets every 401-723-2039 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month; call I will praise You, O Lord, with my Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Sunday: School 9 AM Service 10 AM holiday weeks for schedule. New Hope whole heart; Childrens Sunday School 10:45 am Wednesday: Morning Prayer 5:30 – 6:30 AM Christian Center. 1436 GAR Highway, I will tell of all Your marvelous Wednesday: Evening Service for all ages 7-8:30 PM Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm Swansea, MA (508) 324-4500 or www. works. newhopecc.tv Psalm 9:1 NKJ Sunday Service 330 Park Avenue 10:30 AM 16 Saturday Cranston, RI, 02905 Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study Please check when events fall on a Holiday: 7:00 PM 401-396-2743 7p.m. ~ “The Tifton Carver Wor- ship Band” – Christian Contemporary [email protected] 5-6p.m. ~ Victory Cafe’ Soup Kitchen Praise & Worship. The Upper Room. www.ridreamcenter.com Free meal 4th Thursday of the month. 1221 Main St, West Warwick, RI. 401- Victory Assembly of God. 321 Veazie St, 823-5330. National Organization for Marriage - Rhode Island Providence RI 401-455-0060 call if it falls Rhode Island Men of Hope One Man / One Woman Reaching Men for Christ on a holiday 10 Dorrance St. Suite 809 18 Monday Providence, RI 02903 Let us help your church build men for ministry Office : (401) 228-7602 Call us if interested in having a “Vibrant Men’s Ministry.” 7-9pm Ladies’s Women Aglow meeting 29 Friday Fax: (866) 363-5603 Call: 401-383-9967 Grace Family Worship Center, 175 Eddie Email: [email protected] www.nomri.org www.menofhope.org Dowling Highway North Smithfield, 7p.m. ~ Rage Night for grades 7-12. RI (entrance in rear of the Plaza at Park Rage = Radically Addictive Games with Square), on the 3rd Monday of each month Evangelism. Christian Fellowship Center Now Accepting Contact Judy for more info: 401-595-3787 822 Church St. New Bedford, MA. Fall 2012 Enrollment

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The Good News TODAY www.thegoodnewstoday.org 19 Clayville Assembly The Antiquity Of The Gospel Truth That Christians Are The True Israel of God! 7 Plainfield Pike • Foster, Rhode Island -Justin Martyr: For the true spiritual Israel… are we who have been led to God through this crucified Christ.

-John Chrysostom: Tell me not then, he says, of circumcision, which now availeth nothing; but seek the new things of grace. For they who pursue these things shall enjoy peace and amity, and may properly be called by the name of ‘Israel‘.

-Martin Luther: The Israel of God are not the physical descendants of Abraham, SUNDAY MEETINGS Morning Worship...10:00 AM Isaac, and Israel but those who, with Abraham the believer, believe in the Evening Worship...6:00 PM promises of God now disclosed in Christ, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. Home-based Sunday School -John Calvin: …he gives the appellation of the Israel of God to those whom he WEDNESDAY formerly denominated the children of Abraham by faith, and thus includes all Adult Prayer Meeting & Bible Study...7:30 PM Youth/Children’s Bible Study...7:30 PM believers, whether Jews or Gentiles, who are united into one church.

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