Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
Page 19
Page 20
Page 21
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
BodyofChristNewsAUGUST2014VOLUME25ISSUE12COLORADOBYTHEWILLOFIAMTHATIAMExodus314COMPLIMENTARYBOCNEWS.COMSERVINGCOMMUNITIESINDENVERAURORAMONTBELLOBOULDERCOLORADOSPRINGSPUEBLODemmerHoldDeputiesAccountabletoLawMembersoftheDenverMetroMinisterialAllianceandtheConcernedClergyofColoradosayviolenceaimedatmembersofDenversBlackandHispaniccommunitiesatthehandsoflawenforcementofficersisunacceptableaccordingtoRev.P.L.Demmer.Itsalsoagraveconcernthatthelawisnotappliedtolawenforcement--SheriffsdeputiesandPoliceofficersthesamewayitisappliedtomembersofthepublicDemmerSuperintendentfortheAgapeDistrictfortheChurchofGodinContinuedonPage23 2BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014 3AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSSupptingeachoerfastrongertomrow.TakecontrolNOWandPre-PlanToday.Pre-planningallowsYOUtodeterminehowyournalarrangementswillbecarriedoutwithoutputtingtheburdenonyourfamily.CallustodayforaFREEnoobligationAdvancePlanningConsultation303872-7422infopipkinbraswell.com6601EastColfaxAvenueDenverColorado80220ElegantProcessionsBeautifulReceptionCenterSpaciousChapelPipkinBraswellLeapTie 4BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014ByPeggyNorwoodPh.DPickupanewspaperorwatchthenewsandyoullseeplentyofrea-sonstobeafraidforyourselfandyourlovedonesNigerianschoolgirlsbeingabductedschoolshootingsthreatofwarandterroraroundtheworld.Fearisapowerfulforcethatcancauseyoutowanttostayinyourhouseandlockallthedoors.Fearincertaincircumstancesisnor-malandexpected.Theemotionoffearcanevenbeasurvivalmechanismthefightorflightresponsepreparesustoeffectivelyrespondtoathreatofdangerorharm.HoweverweoftenrespondtofearinamannerthatdoesNOTpromotesurvivalorsuccess.Fearcausesustoobsessavoidandpro-crastinate.Andthenofcoursetheresfearscousinworrytheyrerelated.Ithinkofworryasanunconsciousattempttochangereality.ItsasifyouaresayingtoyourselfIfIworryaboutitenoughitwillchange.Butworry-ingneverchangedanythingMatthew627.Fearandworryrobusofourpowerandjoyandoftenleadtoemotion-alparalysis.PsychologistMartinSeligmancoinedthetermlearnedhelplessnessthetendencytogiveupwhenwebelievethatwhatwedodoesntmatter.InSeligmansfamousexperimentheplaceddogsinaboxwithapartitiondownthemiddleandrananelectriccurrentoneachside.WhicheversidethedogwasonSeligmanwouldgivehimashock.Thedogwouldthenjumptotheothersidetoescape.JustwhenherelaxedSeligmanwouldshockhimagainonthatside.ThedogwouldjumpbackovertotheothersidetoescapeandSeligmanshockedhimagain.Everytimehejumpedthedogwouldbeshockedagain.Eventuallythedoggaveupandlaythere.IfyoutoldthatdogIhavenowturnedofftheelectric-ityandyouwillneverbeshockedagaingoaheadandjumpjustonemoretimehestillwillnotjump.WearelikeSeligmansdogswehavebeenhurtbypastexperiences.Wevetriedandwevegottenknockeddown.Wevetriedagainandgottenknockeddownagain.Webecomefear-fulofourcircumstancesandthepain-fulconsequencesweveenduredandwegiveup.Welearntoworryfearandbecomehelplessratherthantoperse-vereandkeeptryingduringdifficultcircumstances.Butthebiblesayswehavenotbeengivenaspiritoffear2Timothy17andwearetoldmanytimesDonotbeafraidandBestrongandcoura-geouseg.Joshua1.Courageissimplytheabilitytodosomethingdespiteourfear.Theonlywaywecanun-learnourlearnedhelplessnessistodowhatGodisaskingofusonfaithgoaheadandjumpevenwhenweareafraidbecausewebelieveGod.Wemusthavefaiththathewillgiveusthegracetofaceandovercomewhat-everwefear.Wesimplyhavetodecidethatwearegoingtoconquerourfearsandweregoingtomoveforwarddespiteourfears.WhenweseeGodsfaithful-nessitwillbecomeeasiertotrusthimandbestrongandcourageousthenexttime.UltimatelywehavetobelievethatNikewasrightandjustdoit.AreyouwillingtotrustthatGodsgraceissufficientAreyouwillingtocommittopressthroughyourfearsIamTESTIMONYDr.PeggyMitchellNorwoodisamentalhealthconsultantordainedministerandauthorofthenewbookDoggieTalesLessonsonLifeLoveandLossILearnedFromMyDog.Formoreinforma-tionvisitwww.DrPegOnline.comorcall303-745-4944.PeggyNorwoodStrengthandCourageWehavebeenhurtbypastexperiences.Wevetriedandwevegottenknockeddown.Wevetriedagainandgottenknockeddownagain.Webecomefearfulofourcircumstancesandthepainfulconsequencesweveendured.1.WESSMORGAN-LIVIN2.ANITAWILSON-VINTAGEWORSHIP3.ANDREAMCCLURKIN-MELLINI-HIGHER4.BEVBERLYCRAWFORD-THANKYOUFORALLYOUVEDONE5.MISSISSIPPIMASSCHOIR-DECLARATIONOFDEPENDENCE6.RICKYDILLARD-AMAZING7.ARKANSASMASSCHOIR-YOUALONE8.MALIMUSIC-MALIIS9.WILLIAMSBROTHERS-SONGSOFWORSHIPPRAISEANDDELIVERANCE10GOSPELFOUR-BACKTOBASICSAGAIN 5AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSHowGodanointedJesusofNazarethwiththeHolyGhostandwithpowerwhowentaboutdoinggoodandheal-ingallthatwereoppressedofthedevilforGodwaswiththem.Acts1038WhenIhadtheprivilegeofbeingemployedfulltimeatKaiserPermanenteIworkedsomelonghoursasaphysician.Iworkedsome12hourdaysattime.Itwasbecauseofmyownchoiceandmyownpracticestyle.IhavenoregretsaboutthemanyhoursIspenttakingcareofpatientsinthehospitalaswellasmyclinic.InadditiontothisworkIwasdoingalotofvolunteerworklaboringunpaidinthecommunitydoinghealtheduca-tionandhealthscreening.InotherwordsIwasdoinghealthministry.OneofmycolleaguesnotedwhatIwasdoingandwaswonderingwhyIwoulddosuchathing.Iguesstohimitseemedabitmasochistic.IdidnotevenbothertoexplainwhyIwasdoingallthevolunteerworkandtryingtohelpthecommunitydespitealltheworkIwasdoing.Thefactofthemat-terwasthatIactuallyfeltcompelledtodowhatIwasdoing.Thereasonforthiswasbecauseofapriorexpe-rienceIhadworkingasamissionaryinEthiopiaasthisturnedouttobealife-changingexperience.MywifeandIwentovertoEthiopiaasmissionariesfrom1984to1987.WewenttherebecauseIhadaburn-ingdesiretohelpthepeopleaffectedbythefamine.IhadseenmanynewsreportsaboutthefamineandIwasmovedtoactbecauseofthescenesIsawonTVofsufferingstarvingchildren.Iwassothankfulmywifewaswillingtogoandourtwoyoungchildrenwentaswell.Ieventuallysawwithmyowneyesthestarvingchildrenaswellassufferingadults.Iactuallyheldthosechildreninmyarms.IgavethemfoodmedicineIVfluidclothingandblankets.ManylivesweresavedandIregretwecouldnotsaveeveryone.DuringthecourseofthisworkIwasleftwithmentalimagesandmemoriesthatwillbewithmefortherestofmylife.Onefaminevictiminparticularstandsoutinmymemories.Itwasapersonbroughtbyhismothertoourclinicandfeedingcentercompound.HewasinfactalivingskeletonIthoughtforsureheasgoingtodiethatnight.AmazinglywhenwetriedtogivehimfoodheturnedhisheadawayandrefusedtoeatAlloureffortstogethimtoeatwerefutile.FinallyoneofmyEthiopiaco-work-erssuggestedwetakehimtothetenthospitalbeingoperatedbyoneoftheothermissions.Weusedourjeepandtookhimthere.Ipleadedhiscasewhichwasnotdifficult.AswedroveawayIcouldjustprayLordsavehimWereturnedthenextdayandfoundtoourshockandalsodelighthewasstillalive.Thedoctortoldmethattheyhadessentiallyfedhimbyputtingatubethroughthenoseintothestom-achtogiveliquidnourishment.Thenhisappetitereturnedandhewaseat-ingeverythinghecouldgethishandson.Hewasessentiallyamiraclechild.Heactuallywentontogainalotofweightandlookedhealthy.WhenwereturnedhometoAmericathememoriescamewithusjustassurelyasourluggage.RightthenandtheremywifeandIdecidedthateventhoughwewerebackinourowncoun-trywewerestillmissionaries.Despitethepeoplewehelpedonourjobswhatwedidseemedinsufficientlysatisfying.Soweembarkedonapro-gramofcommunityhealthoutreachinadditiontoourregularemployment.IcallthisourMissiontoAmerica.Wewereandarestilldeterminedtohelpasmanypeopleaswecantolivelon-gerandbetter.Thisisourtestimonyandthereasonforouractionsnow.WebelieveGodisguidingusinthisandwearethankfulforthisandforthenumerouspeopleinthecommu-nityandevennationwidewhohavehelpedus.WebelievethatlikeJesusweallshouldgoaboutdoinggoodandhealingallthatwereoppressedofthedevil.MissionToAmericaDr.ConnerByByronE.ConnerM.D.Weusedourjeepandtookhimthere.Ipleadedhiscasewhichwasnotdifficult.AswedroveawayIcouldjustprayLordsavehimHEALTH 6BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014BenotdeceivedGodisnotmockedforwhatso-everamansoweththatshallhealsoreap.Galatians67Ihavefoundthatwehavetakenthisscriptureoutofcontext.ToooftenweapplythisscripturetoothersinsteadoflettingtheHolySpiritrevealourshortcomings.NowletsreadGalatians68-9ForhewhosowstohisownfleshwillfromthefleshreapdecayandruinanddestructionbuthewhosowstotheSpiritwillfromtheSpiritreapeternallife.Andletusnotloseheartandgrowwearyandfaintinact-ingnoblyanddoingrightforinduetimeandattheappointedseasonweshallreapifwedonotloosenandrelaxourcourageandfaint.IvegottoaskyoudoyouseethepromiseofGodIfwelettheHolySpiritdevelopfaithfulnessinourliveswewillreapaharvestMorethanwecanimage.IfyouarehavingaproblemwithallowingtheHolySpirittoworkGodsfaithfulnessinyouthenyouareoperatinginwhatIcallfalsefaith.FalsefaithisthatwhichasksandbelievesGodforsomethingknowingthatyouarelivingincontradictiontoHisWord.StopprayingbecauseunlessGodsovereignlydecidestoextendHismercyyourenotgoingtogetaharvestfromHisWordatleastnotarighteousharvest.RememberAhimaaz.2Samuel27-30HewasamanofGodapriest.ButhewantedsomethingthatwasoutofthetimingofGodanditdidntprosper.HearmeagainWhenyourfruitisoutofbalanceyouwontgetGodsresultsandthatisfalsefaith.Ephesians320saysNowuntohimthatisabletodeexceedingabundantlyaboveallthatweaskorthinkaccordingtothepowerthatworkethinus.Inmakingthethreepetitionsbeforeverse20thepetitionsinEphesians316-19itreads16ThathewouldgrantyouaccordingtotherichesofhisglorytobestrengthenedwithmightbyhisSpiritintheinnerman17ThatChristmaydwellinyourheartsbyfaiththatyebeingrootedandgroundedinlove18Maybeabletocomprehendwithallsaintswhatisthebreadthandlengthanddepthandheight19andtoknowtheloveofChristwhichpassethknowledgethatyemightbefilledwithallthefullnessofGod.IntheseversesPaulmakesthreeprayerrequestsfortheaddressees1thattheywouldbestrengthenedwithmightbyhisSpirit.v16thatisthattheybedivinelyenabledtosuccessfullylivetheChristianlife.2ThatthereadersbeabletocomprehendtheloveofChristthatistobetterunderstandtheenormousloveChristhasforthem.And3thattheymightbefilledwithallthefullnessofGodthatisthatthelifecharacterandvirtuesofGodHimselfmaybefullydevelopedinthem.Verse17expressestheresultof316ChristwilldwellinthelivesofthosewhoarerecipientsoftheHolySpirit.AsweknowtheGreekwordtranslateddwellmeanstosettledownandbeathometobeatease.AndwemostcertainlywantGodtodwellwithinus.Whentheyaredivinelystrengthenedstillv16theyuswillthenlivethekindoflivesGoddesires.WhenwelivelikethisitpleasesGodChristwillthenbeathomeorateaseintheirourlives.AsapermanentguestHewillenjoydwellinginus.Nowhereisfaiththatisrealbecauseitconnectsustofaithfulness.WhenweaskGodtodosomethingHesaysbacktousIhavealreadyputMypowerinyouJohn157confirmsIfyeabideinmeifyouarefaithfulandmywordsabideinyouyeshallaskwhatyewillanditshallbedoneuntoyou.IcanrecallanoccasioninmylifewhenIwasseekingGodforasolutionHetoldmeYouareask-ingforthingswithanemptyspirit.YouareaskingforthingswithyourmouthbutitsyourspiritthatgetsthejobdoneIfyouwantasolutiontocometopassthenfillyourspiritwithGodsWord.Thenyoucanaskwhatyouwillanditshallbedone.SaintsIsayagainhavefaithfulnesstotheWordofGodandyouwillreapaharvest.EachdaywhenyouopenyoureyesasktheHolySpirittoincreaseandcontinuetodevelopfaithfulnessinyou.PastorPMWynnGrovecanbecontactedbyemailpmwynn9msn.com.PastorLeeGroveIIandPastorPMareAssociatePastorsatthePotterHouseofDenverandtheFoundersofHeavenlySentMinistries.Dr.PMWynnGroveisAssociatePastoratthePotterHouseofDenver.PMandherhus-bandPastorLeeGroveIIarethefoundersofHeavenlySentMinistries.Forcontactpleaseemailpmwynn9msn.comDeceivingYourselfandFalseFaithIfyouarehavingaproblemwithallowingtheHolySpirittoworkGodsfaithfulnessinyouthenyouareoperatinginwhatIcallfalsefaith.TESTIMONYByDr.PMWynnGrovefDenverNativesReturnToPerformAtSoulMusicFestivalinBeaverCreekCOKenyawhosefullnameisKenyaMcGuireJohnsonhasbeensingingsincetheageof8.RaisedinDenverCObutnowresidinginChicagoshewasactiveincitywidechoirsjazzbandsshowchoirsmusicaltheaterjazzensemblesandgospelchoirs.WhileincollegeatHowardUniversityinWashingtonD.C.KenyaperformedintherenownedHowardGospelChoirwhoopenedforartistssuchasYolandaAdamsandBebeCeceWinans.NowafteryearsofpursuinghermusiccareerKenyahasjustreleasedherdebutradiosingleentitledBeHerefeaturingKloud9.ThesingleisimpactingUrbanACradionationallyandcameinasthe2mostaddedRBsongonBillboardtheweekofJuly1st2014.ProducedbyKendallDuffieanotherDenvernativewhoalongwithhistwinbrotherKelviscomprisethesmoothRBduoKloud9Kendallhaspro-ducedformanyoftodaystopart-istincludingSoulJazzartistMaysaLeakofIncognitoandGospelsensationVickiYoheWithhometownrootsinDenverKenyareturnstogracethestageonFridaynightAugust15thinBeaverCreekattheVilarPerformingArtsCenterfortheSoulMountainMusicFestivalwithKloud9asspecialguests.Notableperformersatthis2dayfes-tivalFridayAugust15thandSaturdayAugust16thincludeRachelleFerrellMelanieFionaRaheemDeVaughnandmanymore.FormoreinformationontheSoulMountainMusicfestivalandtogetticketsvisitsoulmountainmusic.comFormoreinformationonKenyapleasevisit.kenyamjmusic.comFormoreinfoonKloud9visitreverbnation.comkloud9ForinterviewscontactDeborahWalker720-275-0885KenyatoPerformatTheSoulMountainMusicFestival 7AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSImaginereleasefromaperiodofincar-cerationfinishingadrugandalcoholprogramordissatisfiedwithyourjobunemployedorunderemployedwithnowheretoturnforyouremploymentneeds.ThesearejustafewexamplesofthebarriersmenandwomenfacewhenstartingoverandrebuildingtheirlivesintheDenverMetroAreaeveryday.Manyunfortunatelylosehopereturnbacktotheformerselfstoplookingforworkaltogetherorstayinapositionatworkwheretheydonotfeelvaluedtheneventuallyquit.WherewouldyoustarttolookforhelpManyemploymentcentersdaylabororjobprogramsmayprovideassistancebutfallshortandthecyclecontinues.SuchwasthecasewhenIwasreleasedafterashortperiodofincarcerationin2006.IhadaRadiologyTechAssociatesdegreeanddecentworkexperiencebutfewchoicesforemploymentduetomyrecordcoupledwithadecliningeconomy.IwentthroughthenormalchannelspublicworkforcecentersvariousprogramsdesignedtoassistwithjobsstaffingagenciesandtheusualCraigslistedjobsbutbecamefrustratedasthebillsstartedtomount.ManyemployerswantedtohiremebutdidntwanttobethefirstorIwouldfindemploymentbutwouldleavethecyclecontinued.Thensomethinguniquehappenedwhileatacommu-nitycenterinFivePointsIfoundanadvertisementforanon-profitemploy-mentministrycalledDenverWorks.ItseemedlikeanyanotherprogramontheoutsidesoIwasveryskeptical.OnceIcalledthensignedupIattend-edtheCareerReadinessWorkshoptheentrypointofprogramsservicesforDenverWorks.ItwasthenthatIexpe-riencedaparadigmshiftthatclearlymademeseethingssodifferently.IfoundmuchmorethanajobIfoundacareeropportunitythroughaSolarEnergyprogramcalledWiredoneofthemanyprogramsthatwereofferedatthetime.IstudiedhardtofinisheachmodulelearningaboutphotovoltaicscareersinrecyclingandsoongraduatedwithaSolarEnergyCertificationthatwasthespringboardandthenewbeginningtoanewcareer.WhileatDenverWorksImetregularlywithawomanAnnaAragonacasemanagerwhostillshepherdsparticipantstodaywespentvaluableoneononetimeAnnahelpedmewithmyresumeprovid-edinvaluablejobleadsfaithmentor-ingaddressedmytransportationandclothingneedsbutmainlyassistedmeinnavigatingatoughjobmarket.ShesuggestedItakeastrengthfindertest.Thetestshowedmeindetailmycorestrengthsanditopenedmyeyesunlockingmypotential.TheshorttestshowedmewhyIlovedcertainworkenvironmentsandthendislikedoth-ers.DenverWorkssuccessfullyhelpedmefindajobandanentry-levelcareerpositionataDowntownDenverMensShelter.IfinallywasabletofindacareerIwaspassionateaboutitchangedmylifemyfamilyandthecommunityaroundme.Ibeganpartneringwithothercom-munityagenciestoexpandmyknowl-edgeofresourcesinthecommu-nityjoinedtheDenverRoadHomeEmploymentSub-Committeeandthenpartneredwithafewlike-mindednon-profitswhichledtopenninga2.8mil-liondollargrantthatbecameknownDenverGreenJobsInitiative.DGJIwasajobtrainingprogramthatpro-videdclassesinGreenConstructionSolarandEnergyEfficiencyandpushmenwomeninthepoorestneighbor-hoodstocareerpathsinthegrowingenvironmentalservicefields.AstheleadcasemanagerIwasmirroringthesamecareloveandprofessionalismIreceivedatDenverWorks.Ilovedhelp-ingmyclientsmostlythosewhohadbeenthroughincarcerationhomeless-nessdisabilitiesandunemployment.AftertheDGJIgrantendedIwasrecruitedbyanothernon-profitBudsWarehouseafaithbasedjobtrainingprogramthatsellsre-usablebuildingmaterialsandonlyemployeesmenwomenrebuildinglives.DoyouseeaparallelhereIwasveryhappyinmyroleasOperationsManager.ItwasthensomethinghappenedthatwouldchangemylifeandthecommunityIdearlylovedforever.July202012Iattendedthemid-nightshowingofTheDarkKnightintheater9attheAuroraTheaterwithafriendIhadrecentlymetRebeccaWingo.Sittinginthefifthrowasthemoviestartedagunmanopenedfired.MyfriendwastakeninstantlyandImanagedtosurvivewithtwobulletslodgedinmyrightshoulder.Itookmuchneededtimeoffthenslowlystartedtoworkmywaybackintocommunityorganizingagain.IspentatremendousamountoftimewithAnnaandtheDenverWorksteamonnextstepsandIstartedworkingforalargestaffingagencywhichleadmetomyemploymentattheColoradoDepartmentofCorrectionRe-Entrycen-terstartingaPrisonMinistryservingontheDenverWorkforceInvestmentBoardandjoiningthestaffatComitisCrisisCenter.IstartedtosowseedsbyspeakingaboutmylifeexperiencesallovertheUnitedStatesinprisonshalf-wayhousesmiddleschoolschurchesrehabilitationcentersandgrouphomesacrossthecountry.AsIrecoveredImettheloveofmylifeandmarriedmybeautifulwifeMeganwitnessedthebirthofmysonZionwalkedmySisterYasminedowntheaisleatherweddingandstartedtomoveonwithmylifeafterthetragicevent.ThingswerereallygoodbutgrewbetterthedayIwasaskedtobecomeaBoardMemberatDenverWorks.Iwashumbledprayedaboutitandacceptedgratefully.AfterafewmonthsIwashiredinmycurrentpositionasOutreachDevelopmentCoordinatoratDenverWorks.MyexperiencesmanyyearsagowithDenverWorkshadnowcomefullcircleandIamdoingwhattheLordintended.DenverWorksisafaith-basednon-profitwhosemissionistoempowertheunemployedandthosewithbarrierstoemploymentandpersonal-sustainabilitythroughjobpreparationandplacement.Forover18yearsDenverWorkshasprovidedjobpreparationandplacementservicestojobseekerswithbarrierslead-ingthemtoemployment.WillyoubethenextsuccessstoryCall303-433-0300Clickwww.denverworks.org...Connectwww.facebook.comDenverWorkstodayformoreinformationonDenverWorksprogramsservicesandmostimportantlyyourfutureCareerByGodsGraceByMarcusWeaverSittinginthefifthrowasthemoviestartedagunmanopenedfired.MyfriendwastakeninstantlyandImanagedtosurvivewithtwobulletslodgedinmyrightshoulder.MarcusWeaverTESTIMONYLOCALEVENTsAdvancingTheKingdomAUG16Celebrate16yearswithSisterRosaLeeJustSayYestoJesusMinistrySaturdayAugust16500p.m.atAgapeChristianChurchHostPastorRobertWoolfolk2501CaliforniaStreetDenverCO80205UnresolvedGriefSeminarAUG23FaithWalkMinistrySUICIDEPREVENTIONINTERVENTIONMINISTRYinvitesyoutojoinusIfyouneedhelpindealingwithUnresolvedGriefIssuesDenialGuiltAngerForgivenessAnxietymuchmoreYouneedtoattendPresentersincludeDr.DorothieClarkandTopazzMcBrideLocationFORDWARRENLIBRARYFROM10A-3P 8BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014HaveyoucheckedonyourelderlylovedoneorfriendlatelyIfnottodaymaybeagoodtimetofollowup.Youseemoreandmoreseniorsareatriskofbeingsociallyisolatedorlonelywhichcanbedangeroustotheiremotionalpsychologicalandphysicalwell-being.Itcanleadtodepressionalcoholuseoranxiety.Isolationmaybeduetoanumberofreasonssuchasmoreseniorslivingaloneathomelongerlimitedsocialinteractionwithpeersnotactivelyengageinmaintainingrela-tionshipsandorpoorhealth.In2010TheAdministrationonAgingreportedthatabout11.3mil-lionolderadultslivedaloneThenumberwasevenhigherforthoseover75almosthalf47ofwomenage75andolderlivedalone.Forindividuals100yearsandolderaboutathirdofthemlivedaloneaccordingtoU.S.Censusdata.Nomatterthecausefamilymem-bersandfriendscanstepinandhelp.Itisimportantthatweinteractwitholderfamilyandcommunitymembersonaregularlybasisandevaluateiftheirisolationisduetoamentalemotionalorphysicalcon-ditioni.e.seniorswhosufferfromuntreatedhearinglossarelesslikelytoengageinsocialsituations.Wecanassistourlovedoneswithmaintainingimportantrelationshipsbyensuringtheyhaveaccesstoacellorhomephoneandprovidingorsettinguptransportationtohelpthemstayincontactwithfriendsandfamily.Encouragingthemtomeetnewpeopleengageindifferentsocialsettingsandhelpseniorsfindlocalactivitiesgearedtowardthem.Youcanstartwiththelocalseniorcenterorrecreationcenterintheircommunityi.e.ZionSeniorCenterwhichprovidesavarietyofclassesincludingexerciseandcomputer.Volunteeringcanalsobeagoodsuggestionandprovideanopportu-nityforseniorstointeractwithotherpeoplei.e.LivewellColorado.Seniorsrequiringlong-termcareForestStreetCompassionateCareCentercanhelpprovide24hourskillednursingrehabilitationmem-orycareandrespiteservices.Wecanassistfamilymembersandcaregiv-erswithgainingaccesstoresourcesandinformationthatwillallowthemmaintaintheirhealthandindepen-dencefornochargei.e.helpwithcompletingaMedicaidapplicationsettinguptransportationandorfindingSeniorHousing.FamilymembersandfriendscanalsocontacttheCountyDepartmentofHumanSocialServicesat800221-3943andorColoradoEldercarePlanningCouncilCoEPCat800989-8137toreceiveinfor-mationaboutfreeresourcesavail-abletoseniors.Youcanalsovisitbenefitscheckup.orgtofindbenefitswhichseniorsmaybeeligible.FormoreinformationonForestStreetCompassionateCareCenteraskillednursingfacilitylocatedinthecommunityofNortheastParkHillorourCommunityOutreachLiaisonProgram.Pleasevisithttpwww.forestst.orgcall303393.7600orstopbyandvisitusat3345ForestStreetDenverCO80207.ELDERCAREAnEmergingIssueByMayaWheelerMHAMayaWheelerSevenisthenumberofcomplete-nessandperfectionbothphysicalandspiritual.ItderivesmuchofitsmeaningfrombeingtieddirectlytoGodscreationofallthings.ThisyearJefferyandLeslieBollingcelebratedtheirseventhweddinganniversaryandwetookamomenttolookathowfartheyhavecomebythegraceandmercyofGod.JefferyopenedJefferyBJewelersonGartrellatE-470in2011afterbeingadiamondsalesmanontheroadforovertwentyyears.Hewasnewlymar-riedandwantedtosettleinColoradotomakeahomeforhisbrideandson.Christianhissonwouldbegraduatingfromhighschoolandstartingcollegeclassessothetimingwasperfect.Thestorewasawelcomedadditiontoathrivingcommunityandtheneighbor-ingdevelopmentslikeHeritageEagleBendsupportedtheireverymove.Thecustomdesignsandoneofakindpieceswereflyingofftheshelftothedelightoftheownersandcustomers.Smallminorityownedbusinesseshaveescalatedsincetheinaugurationofour44th45thpresidentandtheopportunitytobuildafamilybusinessforhischildrenhasalwaysbeenpara-mountforJeffery.Hehasadaughterandsonwhohaveinvestedcount-lesshoursencouragingtheirfatherandcontributingtothegrowthofthestore.Helaughsattheprospectofhisgrandchildrenstandingbehindthecounterswaitingoncustomerstwentyyearsfromnow.WheneverhisdaughterschildrenvisitheletsthemrunthroughthestoresitatthecounterandwinksproclaimingOnedaytheywillhelptheirMomandunclerunJefferyB.WhetherapipedreamornotbecauseweallknowchildrenmustfindtheirwayitfuelsthefireforJefferyBollingtohopoutofbedandgreethiscustomerswiththatwinningsmileandgenuineenthusiasmforthebusiness.JefferyBJewelersrecentlymovedtoSouthlandsMallandhesstrategicallychangingthefocusofthestore.WithstateoftheartcomputerdesigningsoftwareJefferywillconcentrateoncustomweddingdesignsandoneofakindkeepsakesforhisclients.Overthelastthreeyearshehascarefullyselectedjewelryforhisclienteleandareviewoftheinventorywillhelpstreamlinetheofferingstogivetheircustomersamoreboutiquejewelryexperience.IfyouarefamiliarwithSouthlandsMallheisacrossfromWalmart.Stopinandtellhimyoureadaboutthestoreinthismagazineanddontbesurprisedifheoffersyouadiscountforthemention.Theretailbusinesscanconsumeyourtimeandleavelittleopportu-nityforsocializingandextraactivi-ties.JefferyandLesliearecarefultomanagetheirtimebydiningoutasafamilyandattendingchurchregularlyasaunit.JefferysingsinthechurchchoirandLeslieisactivewithchurchandciviccommittees.Theyappreciatetheirloyalcustomersandtheyexpresstheirgratitudebydonatingtimeandefforttothecommunity.Manymarvelatacouplewhocanworkplayandworshiptogetherbuttheyputintheworktomakethepiecesfit.Theyareacoupledeterminedtooffertheircommunityqualitymerchandiseatareasonablepriceandexceptionalcus-tomerservice.AChristianFamilyBusinessCOMMUNITYNomatterthecausefamilymembersandfriendscanstepinandhelp. 9AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSSaturdayJune28th2014TopLadiesofDistinctionIncorporatedTLODaddedanewchapterinDenverColorado.TopLadiesofDistinctionIncorporatedisaprofessionalhumanitarianorgani-zationorganizedinTylerTexasin1964.TherearelocalchaptersthroughouttheUnitedStates.ThenewestchapterTLOD-MountainWestwascharteredJune282014DenverCOwithNationalPresidentLadyAudrieL.LawtonandNationalAreaVIDirectorLadyBettyL.Edwardspresiding.Mrs.AnnieM.HowardwillserveasthePresidentfortheMountainWestchapterofTLOD.TLODsMissionToenhanceandenrichthelivesofyouthandadultsthroughnationalandcommunitybasedprogramsandprojects.Wemeasureoursuccessbytheimprovedqualityoflifeexperiencedbythepeopleweserve.TLODProgramsthrustsarecenteredaround5specificareasMemberscanelecttoserveonanyoralloftheseprograms1.TopTeensofAmerica-Providesopportunitiesforwholesomedevelopmentofyouththroughactivitiesthatwillenhanceeducationalsocialmoralspiri-tualculturalandeconomicdevelopment2.SeniorCitizens-Suppliesinformationandassistanceinthepromotionofwholesomeandmeaningfullivesforseniorcitizensandleadershiptoassistlocalseniorcitizenswithempowermenttechniquesleadingtoincreasedadvocacyofissuesthatimpacttheirlives3.StatusofWomen-Enhancesthestatusofwomenbyhelpingtoidentifywaysofutilizingthetimetalentsskillsandtotalresourcesofwomen4.CommunityBeautification-Createsandimplementsprojectswhichenhancethequalityoflifeandhelppreservethephysicalbeautyofourenvironmentbyprovidingaseriesofactivitiesdesignedtoemphasizetheimportanceofacleangreenenvironment5.CommunityPartnership-CreatesstructurefortheformationofcommunitypartnershipsthatsimultaneouslymeetthegoalsofTopLadiesofDistinctionIncorporatedbyensuringexcellenceflexibilityandaccountabilitybyengag-inginmutuallycollaborativearrangementswithcorporatesponsorsgovern-mentalentitiesandothercommunityorganizationsinaddressingissuesofconcernsforyouthandadults.ThenewtheMountainWestChapterphotographedhereattheCherryCreekMallinDenver.Rev.Dr.RobinD.HollandSeniorPastorofLivingHopeBaptistChurchthanksthosewhosharedinthe22ndAnniversaryCelebrationSharingourFaithThroughEvangelismMatthew2819Philemon16.FridayJuly25wastheopeningeve-ningwithspecialGuestSpeakerRev.Dr.TerrenceE.Hendricksmalecho-rusandchurchfamilyofKingBaptistChurch.PastorWilliamandAngelaFaisonmusicministryandchurchfam-ilyofLandmarkMinistriesandPastorsCharlesCynthiaJacksonandchurchfamilyofInHisCareWordofLifeDeliveranceChurchalsoofferedwordsofencouragementandcongratulations.OnSaturdaythespeakerwasPastorRudyDews.HiswifemusicministryandchurchfamilyofParadiseBaptistChurchwereallinattendance.PastorMrs.JohnMorelandmusicministryandchurchfamilyofDenverChristianBibleChurchalsoofferedwordsofencouragementandcongratulations.OnSundayJuly27MinisterPeggyMurphyofLivingGraceChurchinGreatFallsMontanawasthefea-turedguestspeaker.TheDeaconandUsherBoardpresentedanewpodiumtoPastorHollandBishopP.H.PorterandDr.SharonWileyofMediationWorXServicesLLChaveavisiontobringbiblicalmediationtochurchesindividualsandfamilieswhoexperienceconflict.Dr.WileyexplainsMediationisbringingpeaceandunityintoasitu-ation.Themediatorisaneutralpersonthathelpsbringunderstandingandnavigatetheprocessofthepartiesinconflicttocometoamutuallybeneficialagreement.Itcouldbefamilymembersamarriageoraparentandchild.Mediationisdesignedtohelpthepartiescomeupwiththeirownplanandtopro-pelthemintothefuturesotheyknowwhatdirectiontogofromthatpointon.GodhascalledustobepeacemakersMatthew59sowewanttheconflictdealtwithinsuchawaythatwecanbringloveandpeaceandunityintothehomeandfamily.Theneedformediationiswidespreaditsnotjustforcourtordivorcemediationbutalsoforcommunitychurchandfamilyrelationships.BishopP.H.Porterhaslongbeeninvolvedinmedi-atingconflictswithinthechurchaswellasotherset-tingswithsevenyearsofworkingwiththeColoradoCivilRightsCommissiondoinginvestigationconcili-ationandmediation.BishopPorternotesMatthew1815-17saysMoreoverifyourbrothersinsagainstyougoandtellhimhisfaultbetweenyouandhimalone.Ifhehearsyouyouhavegainedyourbrother.Butifhewillnotheartakewithyouoneortwomorethatwaybythemouthoftwoorthreewitnesseseverywordmaybeestablished.Andifherefusestohearthemtellittothechurch.Butifherefuseseventohearthechurchlethimbetoyoulikeaheathenandataxcollector.SotheBiblespeaksaboutthefactthatwewillhaveconflicts.Matthew59tellsusBlessedarethepeacemakersfortheyshallbecalledsonsofGod.Dr.Wileyhasbeeninthefieldofmediationforovertwelveyears.SheremindsusGodtellsusthatwearetoresolveourconflictswithouttakingeachothertocourtandembarrassingourselvesandeachotherbeforetheworld.Unfortunatelysomechurchesaresplittingorhavedifficultywithintheirleadershipteams.Youwanttokeepallofthatin-houseandworkwitheachothertogetthroughthedifficulttimes.Dr.WileyaddsBishopbringssomuchwisdomofwhatGodhasgivenhimandinthewayhehasworkedwithdifferentmediationsituations.Iamblessedandsothankfultobeworkingwithhim.Bishophashiscertificateasamediatorandalsoasafamilymediatorandoneincommunication.AttorneyGlennF.Youngeralsoworksalongsideus.WehavetoworkinloveandcompassionwithfamiliessaysDr.WileyCounselinghasitsplaceandoftenthatisoneaspectthatisneededaswell.Mediationcangivecleardirectionandhelpformu-lateaplanfordealingwithconflictinawaythatshowsrespectforallconcerned.Wealsooffera40-hourtrainingprogramforthosewhowouldliketobecomemediatorsthemselves.ForfurtherinformationpleasecontactBishopP.H.Porterat720-290-4514orDr.WileyattheMediationWorXofficeMondayFriday11am6pmat720-545-0406.MeettheMediatorsCOMMUNITYEnhancingandEnrichingLivesLivingHopeCelebrates22YearsBishopP.H.PorterDr.SharonWileyRobinD.HollandSharingourFaithThroughEvangelism 10BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014 11AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSFuneralsReceptionsCremationswww.caldwellkirk.com2101MarionStreetDenverColorado80205303-861-4644AspecialthankstoCaldwell-Kirkfortheservicesforourmother.WillieHelenCarrollMcCallumALifeWellLivedSherylMcCallumCarolMcCallum 12BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014HeritageChristianCenter.comPastorDennisLeonardHeritageChristianCenterPresent...CALVARYTEMPLE-200S.UNIVERSITYDENVERBacktoSchoolCELEBRATION8THFRIDAYAUGUST700PMFOLLOWINGTHESERVICEEACHSTUDENTPRESENTWILLRECEIVEAFREEBACK-PACKTheServiceisbeingheldatCALVARYTEMPLEwhileourNEWChurchCampusisbeingcompleted.FEATURINGDARETOBELIEVEDANCETEAMHeritageChristianCenter.com 13AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWS 14BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014BELIEVEINGOOD.MasterofDivinityDegreeandgraduateprogramsthatimmediatelyhelpyouinyourworkforgoodOnlineOn-campusHybrid 15AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWS 16BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014AccomplishedhairstylistandbusinessownerPollySanders-Petersonwillbetheguestofhonorataneventmarkingher50yearsasacosmetolo-gistandher70thbirthday.ThecelebrationwillbehostedattheDenverSolaSalonStudiosinCherryCreekNorthonSundaySeptember7thfrom3-7PM.InlieuofbirthdaygiftsguestscanmakeadonationtoanewscholarshipfundcreatedbyPollySanders-PetersonthroughCovenantHouseofLoveanon-profitoutreachministry.Thescholarshipwillbeawardedtoacosmetol-ogystudentinneedoffinancialassistanceattheEmilyGriffithsSchoolofCosmetology.Taxdeduct-ibledonationstothescholarshipfundcanbegivenatthepartyorsenttoCovenantHouseofLoveP.O.Box9727DenverColorado80209.ChecksshouldbemadeouttoCovenantHouseofLove.ForreservationstoattendtheeventpleasecontactPollySanders-Petersonatpollyandcomsn.comor720581-0059.Sanders-PetersonbecameanorphanatayoungageandwassenttolivewithhersisterDianeinColorado.ShegraduatedfromDenversEastHighSchoolinthe1963.OntherecommendationofherhighschoolcounselorMr.Raceshedecidedtoattendcosmetologyschool.Notonlywasshethefirstblackstudentbutshealsowonafullschol-arshiptotheHollywoodBeautyCollege.Duetothekindnessofherteachersandcounselorssheacquiredalicensetoperformhairservicesandlaunchhercareer.Thenshehadtherareopportuni-tytotrainwithsomeoftheleadinghairdesignersofhertimeincludinginternationallyfamousMichaelTaylorandPhilSanchezofAntoineDuChezPaulGarciaErickandRitaLobbenChristyDuPaysGaryStrattonandthelateTedGarciaandEarlofEarlsbeautysalon.PollySanders-PetersonbecamethefirstAfricanAmericanstylistandsalonownerinDenversCherryCreekneighborhood.Overcomingmanyobstaclesshedevelopedaveryaffluentclientele.ShewasthelongtimepersonalstylistforBerthaLynnnewsanchorforChannel7News.Hercustomersincludeindividualsfromeverywalkoflifeincludingwomenincongressandesteemedprofessionals.Howeverallarewelcomeinherchairandherheart.Sanders-Petersonhasbecomearolemodelinthehairindustry.Shehasservedaspresidentofherprofessionforovereightyearslecturedfortophairproductmanufacturesmentoredotherlead-ingstylistsandauthoredmanypublishedarticles.Shehasbeenrecognizedforheroutstandingeffortsleadershipandqualitybybothstateandnation-alhairorganizations.TheNationalHairdressersAssociationawardedhertheprestigiousHairdresseroftheYearaward.ShealsoreceivedthecovetedNationalSalonoftheYearawardgiventothebestdesignforasmallintimatesalon.ShehasbeenthefrontcovermodelontheDenverPostearnedtheCJWalkerAwardandiscurrentlyknownasthebelovedMomatSolaStudios.PollySanders-PetersonisastylistandownerofPollyCompanyBeautySalonanauthorandanordainedpastor.SheisthefounderandpresidentofCovenantHouseofLove.ShehasauthoredtwobooksLoveSearchandPowerofPerseverance.Sanders-Petersonisalsoalovingwifemothergrandmotherandgreat-grandmother.FormoreinformationaboutPollyCompanyorPollySanders-Petersonpleasevisitpollyan-dco.comfacebook.compollyandcompanyandcov-enanthouseoflove.comppsministriesmsn.com1-800-584-0885HonorandCelebrationCOMMUNITYRev.GailTiptonamemberofLifebyDesignMinistriesandprotgtothelateGospelQueenMadameW.M.AndrewsalongwithLifebyDesignMinistriesSeniorPastorandFounderPastorPeterTaffeareresurrectingthemusicalprogramTheKeepersoftheNotes.TheprogramwillbeheldAugust16from7to9p.m.attheLifebyDesignMinistrieslocatedat1756S.ChambersRoadinAuroraColo.In2002WestwordtoutedAndrewsaspossessingthecitysmostdivinesetofpipes.Shewasawell-knownradiopersonalitywhohostedKGNUsSundaymorningGospelChimeformanyyears.AndrewswasanimportantpartoftheDenvergospelcommu-nitywhereshewasknownasTheGospelQueenofDenver.ForyearsAndrewsandTiptonwerefrustratedbythedearthofmusicprogramsforyoungerchildreninDenverpublicschools.ThisiswhatultimatelypromptedthemtocreateInMyFathersNameKeepersoftheNotesanannualeventthatpart-neredinnercitychildrenwithprivatemusicteachersandmentors.HoweverasAndrewshealthbegantowanetheeventwasputonatemporaryhiatus.AfterAndrewsdeathinApril2014Tiptonbeganplanstobringtheprogramback.ThosesurroundingMadameAndrewslifewantedtobesureherlastfewyearswerejoyousonessaysTipton.Sothedecisionwasmadetoputthepro-gramonhold.ButafterherdeathIcouldntthinkofabetterwaytocelebrateherlifethantorevivetheprogramMadameAndrewswassopassionateabout.ThefirstinstallationofTheKeepersoftheNotessinceitshiatuswillbethisyear.TheprogramwillshowcasetheGospelVoicesofBoulderunderthedirectionofMusicalDirectorElderErnieHargett.Patronsareencouragedtoleaveadonationtheeveningoftheeventinlieuofpayingforaticket.Thosewhocan-notattendmaydonatedirectlytothefundcre-atedtofurthertheworkandlegacyofAndrewsatLifebyDesignMinistrieswebsite.ClickClickHeretoGiveOnlineontheupperrightcornerofthehomepage.FormoreinformationonTheKeepersoftheNotesorLifebyDesignMinistriesvisitthelattersofficialwebsiteathttpwww.lbdm.org.AboutLifebyDesignMinistriesLifebyDesignMinistrieswascreatedtohelpdevelopbelieverslivetheWordofGodwhileserv-ingintheirGod-designedpurposeandoperatingintheirGod-appointedposition.FoundedbyPastorPeterTaffeSeniorPastortheorganizationseekstoaccomplishthisvisionthroughworshipprayerandtheteachingoftheWordofGod.Learnmorebyvisit-ingwww.lbdm.org.Rev.GailTiptoncanbereacheddirectlyatbarber.gailyahoo.com.KeepersofTheNotesPastorPollySanders-PetersonMadameW.M.AndrewsRev.GailTipton 17AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSANewPhaseTheresanewphasetoanoldDenverstapleorganization.BeginningonSaturdayJuly12th2014theNationalCouncilofNegroWomenNCNWhosttheirannualMaryMcLeodBethuneteacelebratingher139thbirth-day.MaryMcLeodBethuneisthefounderofNCNWandisnotedforsayingNexttoGodweareindebtedtowomenfirstforlifeitselfandthenformakingitworthliving.TheDenverSectioninductedtheirnewofficerstoleadthemforthenexttwoyearsTracyWinchesterhostedtheteaandsworninthenewofficers.Dr.LeNitraOliverwillserveasthenewPresidentleadingtheNCNWwithhonorandsteadfastness.Thenewlyinductedofficesarepicturedhere.EatandRunThe131STannualConferenceoftheThirdEpiscopalKansasMissouriDistrictChristianMethodistEpiscopalChurchC.M.E.washeldinDenverColoradowithmemberstravelingfromasfarasOhiotoattend.PastorMarkandfirstladyHillofCleavesMemorialChristianMethodistEpiscopalChurchwasthehostofthisweeklongevent.WednesdayJuly162014theC.M.E.communitygottogetherforHolyCommunionandtoreceivethemessagefromPastorAnthonyHillofSt.LukesC.M.EDenverwherehedeliverthewordusingthetextfromJohn1312-28andthethemeofEatAndRunPicturedherefromlefttorightPastorFirstLadyMarkHillandCarmenElaineandBishopSylvesterWilliamsSr.BishopSylvesterWilliamsSr.isthenewBishopoftheThirdEpiscopalKansasMissouriDistrictoftheChristianMethodistEpiscopalChurch.HeavenlyFatherIgiveTheethanksforthisopportunitytosharewiththebodyofChristeverywhere.InallofThygranddisplayThyomnipotenceThywisdomwithloveradiatesThyworksthroughouttheamazingcreationdemonstratesanddeclaresthatThoualoneareworthyofallhonorandgloryAmen.LetthismindbeinyouwhichwasalsoinChristJesusPhilippians25.ThesewordsaretruevictoryforGodspeopleoverthesecularhumanizedmindsetsoftheworld.SincemanhasbecomemorealoverofhisownselfthanaloverofGodheisfarremovedfromhisrealityandtrueassessment.WeneedthemindofChristtoreshapeourthoughtstocultivateahealthyviewofGodtoembraceourtruereal-ityanddestinyandlestweforgettoconformthebelieverscharactertothefruitoftheSpiritineveryway.Whatapowerfulinvitationtobeginthebeliev-ersjourneyorevennowtoembracetruthandhavevictoryonadailybasisoverthethiefoflife.ThedevilisaliarTherearesevensurewaystohavevictoryinyourlifeeveryday.Itiswrit-tenThethiefcomethbutforstealandtokillandtodestroyJesussaidIamcomethattheymighthavelifeandthattheymighthaveitmoreabun-dantlyJohn1010.WhileweliveinthisworldofthemorallycorruptandseductivedegradationitisimperativethatwetakeonthemindofChristthatwillassurerestorationandregen-erationofouroriginalpurposeasGoddesigned.WhatIamspeakingofisisallowingthecharacteristicsfoundintheWordofGodtorecreateourspiri-tualmindafterthethingsofGodthatourspiritualconstitutionisbasedonlyinandupontheonlybegottenSonofGod.Thesevensurewaysare1SpiritoftheLord2SpiritofWisdom3SpiritofUnderstanding4SpiritofCounsel5SpiritofMight6SpiritofKnowledgeand7SpiritoffearoftheLordIsaiah112.NowabideinHisWordandvictorywillbeyoursifyouLetthismindbeinyouwhichwasalsoinChristJesus.TrueVictoryCutthesodasodapopsugar-freedietjuiceartificiallemonadeGatoradeartificialsweetteacrystal-litePowerAdeLifewaterandotherliferuiningfluidsfromyourdailyrou-tine.Thesebottledbeveragescomefromafactory.Eliminatethem.Wedontneedthem.Itslikebarbedwiretearingthroughyouandyourlovedonesveins.RememberthecoolrefreshingtasteofwaterTrythisinsteadDrinkwaterbeforeallofyourmealsandsnacks.Tryaswirlystrawglitterstrawperhapsacoolcup.Toreallyquenchyourthirstaddwatermelonlemoncucumbermintcherriesanyfruitvegetableorherbtothewaterasahealthykickforyourtastebudsandyourpredominantlywaterbody.Myfavoritewater-fullelectrolytedrinkrecipeelectrolytesoccurnatu-rallynotfromthefactoryWatermelonSlushn1heapingcupoffrozendicedseedlesswatermelonn1limejuicedoptionaln1tbsp.watern1tsp.honeyoptionalBlenduntilfrostyEnjoythenaturalelectrolytesandfeelingofhydration.Waterwillhelpmaintainahealthyweightandnormalbowelfunction.Waterhelpsnutrientsmovealongtheirnaturalpathoutthedigestivesystemalmostlikeyournieceonaslip-n-slideinthesummertime.ZoooomUntilnexttimeDenverDietitianKaile.boumagmail.comRethinkYourDrinkPatriciaRaybonKaileBoumaTherearesevensurewaystohavevictoryinyourlifeeveryday.Itiswritten.InGoodHealthSERMONLOCALRIVIVALAUG6-107pnightlyatIBelieveGodMinistries9520EastJewelAvenueSuiteJ.Denver.SpecialguestSpeakerApostleRozellandDr.SheilarWoffordareproudPastorsoftheEagleSaintsOutreachMinistryInternationalofLittleRockAR. 18BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014 19AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWS 20BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014LOCALEVENTsUnityFestivalAUGUST10GreenValleyRanchMontbelloUnityFestivalaDenverdayseventoutsideofGreenValleyRanchRecreationCenter.10am-5pmMinistersofTheGospelJUNE12ItscelebrationtimeagainasAspenChristianCollegeSeminaryhonorsthreeministersofthegospelinourcommunitywithhonoraryDoctoratedegreesPastorImogeneTassianRev.YolandaShawandRev.ErvinJudkins.Rev.CherylWilliamsonisintheclassof2014receivingherDoctorate.TheCommencementExerciseswillbeheldatCentralBaptistChurch1pm3pm.Ivebeentryingtomakeadifferencefor25yearsatLivingWaterChristianCenterandESCAPEEveryoneSharingChildAbusePreventionEducation.OneofmydrivingforcesismydesiretobringfunctionalitybacktothedysfunctionalFamily.IsharethisdesirewiththefamilyofLivingWaterChristianCenterChurch.OneaspectwefocusonisFatherhood.ElderRonAllentheFatherhoodDirectoratLowryFamilycenterandDirectorofMensMinistryhereatLWCCCguidesoureffortstochangethelivesofmen.ThroughhiseffortseachyeartheLordprovidesdirectionaswellasaBrandnewno-sagsuittomenseekingachancetomakeachangeandadifference.Manycomefromdysfunctionalfamiliessomefreshoutofthepenalinstitutionsandsomeveteranswhocantfindwork.Butwealsofinddoc-torslawyersbusinessmenandmenwhooncewerejustlikeus.Theyknowwhatitistohaveacareerahomeandafamily.Buttheyjustfellonhardtimeslosttheirjoborjustfellbehindandcouldntcatchupuntillifecaughtupwiththem.OnAugust8thwewillprovideamensworkshopforonepurposeandthatistoinfluencementonevergiveupontheirdreamstobegreat.Webelievethatmuchofthedysfunctioninfamiliesisbecausemenbecamefathersbeforetheylearnedtobeamanorahusband.Thereforewehaveasocietyof3rdand4thgenerationboyswithwomenandchildrendependentonthemtobeamanahusbandandafatherandtheydonthaveaclue.OurworkshopsareasfollowsThemeGodsOrderforMenbeanmanbeahusbandTHENbeafatherGenesis51August8th7-930pm3workshops1.LearningtobeamanFacilitatorApostleLeonEmersonNowFaith2.LearningtobeahusbandFacilitatorRevWilliamGolsonTrueLightBaptist3.LearningtobeafatherElderRonAllenLivingWaterChristianCenterChurchandFatherhooddirectorforLowryFamilyCenterSaturdayfrom9-11continentalbreak-fastandfreesuitstoalltheworkshopattendeesAtotalofapproximately25000inbusinesssuitsandcasualwarewillbeavailable.Menmustregisterfortheworkshopsandsuitgiveaway720-808-4153sowewillhaveacount.WewillberecognizedbytheStateofCaliforniaforoureffortovertheyearsaswereachthepointof10000suitsgivenaway.Letmeshareastorythattouchedmyheart.ThiscouldbedangerousIthought.ThisisLosAngeles.Andbesidesitsget-tingdark.StrandedandalonehaulingaheavysuitcasealongWashingtonBlvd.eastofLincolnAve.unabletofindaphonethatmadesenseorataxidispatcherinterestedinmyfareIwasrunninglateformyplaneatLAX.IdecidedthatthiswasachanceIneedednowantedtotake.IapproachedthreeyoungHispanicmenstandingout-sidetheircarinafastfoodparkinglot.HowyadoingIsaidcalmlyandeven-ly.ImtryingtogettoLAXandImrun-ninglate.Thecabsandthephonesarentcooperating.HowmuchmoneywouldyouneedtotakemeTheylookedateachother.OneoftheminawhiteT-shirtsaidtotheonewhomusthavebeenthedriverGoforitman.Thedriverhesitated.IsaidNameapricethatmakesitworthyourwhile.Helookedstraightatme.Tenbuckshesaid.Illgiveyoutwenty.LetsdoitmansaidtheT-shirtedyouth.ThedrivernoddedandpoppedtheFreeSuitsWhatFathersDoTESTIMONYElderRonAllenDr.ThomasMayesContinuedonPage21ThementowhomIammostgratefularetheirfathers.ByJackKammer 21AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSIfyouhaveseenthemovieThePassionoftheChristyouhavehadaglimpseofthehorribletri-alsanddeathJesuswentthroughtopaythepriceformysinandyoursin.HewasbeatentothepointthatHehardlylookedlikeamananymore.PilatetheRomangovernorinJerusalemhadHimscourgedwhichmeantawhipwithpiecesofmetalandstoneonittoreawaythefleshonHisbackthirty-ninetimes.TheyplacedacrownofthornsonHisheadandthesethornswererazorsharpandaboutthreeincheslong.BeforetheyevengaveHimHisCrosstocarrybloodhadpouredfromHisheadHisfaceandHisbackanddeepbruisescoveredHisbody.AsJesusstruggledtocarrytheheavyCrosstoGolgothaHekeptstumblingandfalling.HehadlostanincredibleamountofbloodalreadyandfinallytheguardsmadeanothermancarrytheCross.JesuspushedHimselfupCalvaryshillandcollapsed.TheguardslaidHimontheCrossandmorepainshotthroughHisbodyasHistornbackhitthehardwood.ThentheybroughtoutthelongspikesandnailedHimtotheCross.BloodflowedfromHishandsandfeet.TheguardsliftedtheCrossandplaceditinadeephole.AstheCrosssettledintotheholeJesuscouldfeeltheweightofHisbodypullingatthewoundsinHishandsandfeet.Historianssaythattheworstpartofcrucifixionisthatitslowlysuffocatesyou.TobreatheJesuswouldhavetoputweightonHisfeetandliftHimselfupwhichwasextremelypainfulforHisnailedfeetandhands.Breathingwasnowextremelypain-ful.ThephysicalpainwasnottheonlypainJesusenduredontheCross.TheBiblesaysinIsaiah534-5thatHesufferedeverymentalandemotionalagonyandsicknessahumanbeingcansuffer.Heliterallyexpe-riencedeverysinandtheconsequencesofallsins.Buttherewasoneconsequencethatwasworsethanevery-thingelse.ForthefirsttimeineternitytheSonwassep-aratedfromtheFather.JesuscriedMyGodMyGodwhyhaveYouforsakenMeMark1534.HehadliterallybecomeoursinallthesinsanyhumanbeingwouldevercommitandoursinhadseparatedtheFatherfromHisBelovedSon.GodhadtoturnHisbackonHimandthiswastheworstpartofitforJesus.HehadneverbeenapartfromHisFatherHisFatherwhoislovelightwarmthandeternallife.OntheCrossJesusexperiencedfeardarknesscoldanddeath.ThisistherealityoflifeapartfromGodtheFather.WhydidJesusdothisHebrews122ital-icsminegivesustheanswer.LookinguntoJesustheauthorandfinisherofourfaithwhoforthejoythatwassetbeforeHimenduredthecross.JesusenduredthepainandsufferingoftheCrossforthatjoyandthatjoyamazinglyenoughwasyouandmeTheFatherlovedusbeforeweeverkneworlovedHim.JesuslovedusanddiedforusbeforeweeverkneworlovedHim.JesusbecameahumanbeingjustlikeyouandmetopaythedebtforoursinsonceandforallsoGodcouldforgiveus.BecauseJesuswaswithoutsinHewaslegallyquali-fiedtopurchaseourforgivenessfromGodwithHisbloodandthatistheultimateexpressionofloveTheGospelisallaboutforgiveness.ThereasonJesuslivedasinlesslifeinfrontofothersinfulhumanbeingsdiedthecruel-estdeathontheCrossandwasresurrectedfromthedeadwastopayourdebtforsinsothatGodcouldforgiveus.TheonlywayGodcouldadoptusasHischildrenandlivewithusforeverwasforustobeforgivenofoursinspastpresentandfuture.JesuspurchasedforgivenessfromGodforuswithHisownsinlessblood.ForgivenessfromsinthroughthebloodofJesusismorethanGodsittingupinheavensayingIforgiveyoueverytimewemessup.Whenwereceiveforgive-nessofoursinsthroughthebloodofJesusChristwearecleansedofallunrighteous-nessandmadeholyuntoGod.TheBiblesaysthatJesusobediencetoenduretheCrossandpaytheeter-naldebtforoursinwassothatwecouldbemaderighteousRomans519.Forgivenmeanswearefor-everrightwithGodandspir-ituallychanged.WearenewcreaturesinChristJesus1Corinthians517.AndthatisreallyGoodNewsYoumightbethinkingLookPastorDIvebeeninchurchmywholelife.Iknowthisstuff.WhyareyougoingoverthisagainImgoingoverthisagainbecausethisiswhattheGospelisallaboutandtoomanyChristianshaveforgottenit.TheythinktheGospelisallaboutnameitandclaimitgettinghealedandhavingalltheirdreamscometrue.YesGoddesiresforustobeblessedbutblessingsareonlyaby-productoftheGospel.TheGospelmeetsthemostimportantneedinapersonslifetheneedtobeforgivenbyGodandtoberestoredasHischild.Maybeyouaretrulysavedbutyouhavestruggledwithforgivingthosewhohurtyouandoffendedyou.Itneverfeelsright.ThatsokayThefactthatyouchoosetoforgiveiswhatGodislookingfor.WhenyouchoosetoforgiveyougiveHimsomethingtoworkwith.Forgivenessisnotafeeling.Itisachoice.JustkeepchoosingtoforgivebecauseForgivenessMattersFormorefromPastorDlogontoHeritageChristianCenter.comHeritageChristianCenter14401EastExpositionAvenueAuroraColoradoByPastorDennisLeonardTheGospelmeetsthemostimportantneedinapersonslifetheneedtobeforgivenbyGodandtoberestoredasHischild.TheUltimateExpressionofLoveSCRIPTUREDennisLeonardtrunk.YouwannaputyoursuitcasehereNothanksIansweredstraightback.Theimageofbeingforcedempty-handedoutofthecarwasclearinmymind.Idratherkeepitwithme.ThatscooltheT-shirtsaid.SothereIwasentrustingmylifetowhatIhopedtobepositivemaleenergy.IwasthinkingweshouldgowesttoLincolnAvenue.Weheadedeast.NowwhatButthenweturnedsouthandsoonwewereonafreeway.IknewitcouldhavebeenstupidbutItookoutmywalletremovedatwentyandsaidtothedriverHereIwanttopayyounow.Thedrivertookitwithasimplethanks.SohereIamguysIsaid.Isurehopeyouregoingtotakecareofme.T-shirtsittinginthebackseatwithmemysuitcasebetweenussmiledknowinglyandsaidItsokayman.Weregoodguys.InoddedandshruggedIsurehopesobecauseifyourenotIminbigtroublearentITheyalllaughedandthenT-shirtspokeup.SowhereyoufromBaltimoreIanswered.Ohmanitsnicebackeast.Thatswhattheysay.Greenandeverything.IsmiledandnoddedYeah.AndbackeastL.A.isourideaofheaven.Naahitsroughhereman.Itshard.T-shirtwasclearlygoingtobethespokesman.HowoldareyouguysIasked.Theyweresixteenandseventeen.Theywereallinschoolandhadpart-timejobs.Tshirtandthedriverworkedinarestaurant.Thequietyoungmanridingshotgundidntsay.Tellmeaboutthegangs.AretheregangsatyourschoolTheresgangseverywhereman.Everywhere.Itscrazyaqua.AreyouguysinagangIasked.Nowayman.WhynotIwondered.Becausetheresnohopeinit.Youjustgetabulletinyourhead.YeahbutwhathopeisthereforyououtsidethegangIdontknow.Ijustwanttogetafuture.Dosomething.WhatsthedifferencebetweenyouguysandtheguysinthegangsIdontknowman.Wejustdontwanttodoit.YeahbutwhynotWhatsthedif-ferenceIgentlypressed.Idontknowman.Idontknow.WerejustluckyIguess.Iletthequestionsitforamomentthenstartedup.WhataboutfathersDoyouhaveafatherathomeIaskedtheyouthinthebackseatwithme.Yeah.Ido.HowaboutyouIaskedthedriver.YeahIgotadad.LivingwithyouYeah.AndtheshotgunridervolunteeredIgotadadtoo.HowabouttheguysinthegangsDotheyhavefatherslivingwiththemNowayman.Noneofthemdo.Somaybefathersmakeadiffer-enceIsuggested.Absolutelyman.Absolutely.WhyIprobed.WhatdifferencedoesafathermakeHesalwaysbehindyoumanpush-ingyou.Keepingyouinline.Yeah.Tellingyouwhatswhatdriv-erandshotgunagreed.AndIwastakensafelyrightwhereIneededtogo.ThedriverevenaskedwhatterminalIwanted.Ontime.Withoutahitch.ThemostamazingmenImetonmytripwerethethreeyoungestonesPabloJuanandRichard--amazingbecauseinspiteofeverythingtheyweretryingtobegood.AndthementowhomIammostgratefularethemenInevermet.ThementowhomIammostgratefularetheirfathers.Itwastheirfatherswhogotmetotheairport.Itwastheirfatherswhokeptmesafe.FATHERS...frompg20 22BODYOFCHRISTNEWSAUGUST2014 23AUGUST2014BODYOFCHRISTNEWSPastorHenryMilesfoundedBethlehemMissionaryBaptistChurchin1964inabuildingonWilliamsStreetinnowCityParkWest.ThejourneytothatconsecrationbeganyearsearlierinSt.LouisMissouriwhenhereceivedavisioncallinghimtothatwork.WithhiswifeThelmaheopenedthechurchwithafewparishionersandaflockofchildrenthatbecametheyouthchoir.ThechurchgrewandflourishedunderPastorMilessdirectionandFirstLadyThelmasmusicalleadership.FollowingseveralmovesintheinterimBMBCset-tledatamobilehomeat32ndandHighStreet.Yearsoffundraisingculminatedinanewbuildingonthatsitethatthecongregationownsoutright.TherecognitionceremonyhonorsPastorMilesforhisleadershipandtheministryandcomforthehasprovidedforhiscongregationforover50yearsthroughmanyhardships.PastorMilesisknownforhisquestforsalvationhisselflessnessandforgivingprioritytohospitalfamilyandnursinghomevisits.Thecongregationisverythankfulforhisteachingsspiritualnourishmentguid-anceandcaring.TheceremonyisonSaturdayAugust16attheDenverRenaissanceHotelat38thandQuebec.Doorsopenat11a.m.fortheawardpresentationbytheDenverSeminaryandlunch.AfterlunchPastorPaulBurlesonoftheFriendshipBaptistChurchofChristJesuswillgiveakeynoteaddress.Ifyouwouldliketoshareinthisceremonyofthanksticketsarestillavailableat40.Callthechurchofficeat303-295-6688formoreinformation.AJourneyThrough50YearsChristJurisdictionofColoradotoldBodyofChristNews.PastorDemmerhasexperiencewithoverthetoplawenforcementHisniecethedaughterofhisbrotherBishopJerryL.Demmerwaswoundedwhenapolicemanfiredhisweaponintoacrowdinanattempttoapprehendasuspect.AndrecentlypoliceshotaHispanicmanashewasleavingafuneralhome.Themanwasbeingsoughtinconnectionwithanoutstandingwarrantpolicesaid.EvenwheninvestigationsintosuchincidentsdooccurjusticedoesnotseemtobeappliedequallytolawenforcementmembersDemmersaid.IthasbeenfouryearssinceMarvinBookerwaskilledDemmersaid.TheCoronersofficedeclareditahomicide.DenverDistrictCourtwouldnotallowtheSherriffsDepartmenttobewithoutliabilityforhisdeath.Thecityappealedthatdecisionuptothe10thCircuitCourtofAppeals.Afterayearthe10thCircuitCourtofAppealsverymeticulouslylaidoutthefactthatfivesheriffsdeputiesweredirectlyresponsibleforMarvinBookersdeathandthattheyhadviolatedtheirowndepartmentspoliciesandprocedures.HoweverPastorDemmercontinuesRichMorrisonattheDistrictAttorneysOfficesaidtherewasnothinginappropriateandnoviolationofpolicy.TheSheriffsDepartmentincludingSheriffWilsonsaidtherewerenoviolationsofpolicy.AtthattimetheManagerofSafetyAlexMartinezalsosaidtherewasnoviolation.AndtheindependentmonitoratthattimeRichardRosenthalfoundnoviolationofpolicy.ThePoliceDepartmentwhorevieweditalsosaidtherewasnoviolationofpolicy.Obviouslytherewasaviolationofpolicyforthe10thCircuitCourtandtheDistrictCourttosaytherewasaclearvio-lationofpolicyandprocedures.Thereforeitwouldappearthatallofourcitydepartmentswerecoveringitup.Andifthatissoitgoesbeyondthelevelofacover-upallthewaytocorruption.WealsosawthetapejustsettledaboutJamalHunterwasvictimizedbythecallousmannerinwhichtheSherriffsDepartmentallowedotherinmatestopunishhimandbeathimandscaldhimsaysPastorDemmerHewasawarded3.5M.JudgeCainesaidhewascallingforandhaswantedtheJusticeDepartmenttocomeinandlookintoourSherriffsDepartmentandPoliceDepartment.ThemembersoftheColoradoConcernedClergyareinfavorofthisscrutinyandaskingforaninvestigationbytheJusticeDepartment.Idontbelievethepolicecanpolicethepolice.ItjustdoesntworkreiteratesPastorDemmerAndtheIndependentMonitorsOfficeisntreallyinde-pendent.IamsorrythatSherriffWilsonlosthisjobhebecamethesacrificiallambforadepartmentthathassystemicproblemsofabuse.Firinghimdoesnotchangetheproblem.Neverthelessweknewsome-bodywasgoingtolosetheirjob.Butthatdoesntchangeanything.TheonlywaythattherewillbeachangeisthattheSherriffhastohavethepowertodisciplineandtofiredeputies.TheSheriffmusthavethepowerandauthoritytomakeseriousreprimandsthatarenotreversedbyCareerServices.BecausemanytimeseveniftheManagerofSafetysOfficeortheMayorsOfficecomeinandfireordisciplinetheseindividualsforexampleashappenedinthecaseofPaulChildsthedisciplineislateroverruled.Then-MayorHickenlooperandthen-ManagerofSafetymetedoutdisciplineagainsttheofficerthatwenttoofarinkillingPaulChilds.AndyetwhenCivilServicereviewedittheyreversedthedecision.CivilServiceoverseesthepoliceandCareerServicesoverseestheSheriffs.Bothofthemaremorepronetogoalongwithwhateverthepoliceofficersorsher-iffsdeputiesdo.Thatsaproblem.OurIndependentMonitorisnotreallyindependent.HeispaidbytheCityhiredbytheMayorandthereforenotinde-pendent.PastorDemmerwouldliketoseetheSheriffsDepartmentunifiedwiththepolicedepartmentunderCivilServiceandthattheirpaystructurewouldbeequaltothepoliceofficers.HesaysSincetheyareentrustedwithoverseeingpeoplewhoaregoingtojailtheyhaveagunandtherighttoshootapersonandtheauthoritytoarrestweneedthemtobeunderthesametypeofscrutiny.ThatmeanstheheadSheriffneedstohavethesamekindofpowerthatthePoliceChiefhas.PastorDemmerrelatesWhenPoliceChiefWhitecameinhereshuffledandchangedthewholetoppartoftheadministrationofthePoliceDepartmentsoitwasclearthathewasincharge.TheSheriffcannotdothatbecauseofCareerServices.Thatneedstobechanged.TheIndependentMonitorneedstobetrulyindependentandsoseparatedfromtheSheriffsDepartmentthePoliceDepartmentandeventheFireDepartmentinordertomakecriticalhonestjudgmentcalls.AsIndependentMonitorRosenthalsaidtherewasnoviolationPastorDemmerremindsusHoweveroneofthelaststatementshemadewhenhewasquittingandmovingonwasthattheMarvinBookercaseneededtobelookedatagain.Thattellsmethataslongashewasinthepositionhedidntfeelempoweredtosaythat.Butashewasleavinganddidnthavetoworryaboutwhohehadtoreporttohebecamemorehonest.Weneedpeoplewhocanbehonestfromdayone.Weneedpeoplewhoarenottooclosetothetreestoseetheforest.WeneedeverydepartmentofcitygovernmentfromtheMayorsOfficeondowntobereallytrans-parentwiththecommunityDemmersaid.IhavesatinmeetingswithallthepowersthatbeinourcitygovernmentwhenweweretherewiththeMinisterialAllianceaboutabusecasesandtheysometimeswouldnteventelluswhatwasgoingon.WedidntevenknowaboutJamalHunterscase.Theydidnttellusaboutsomeoftheseotherinfractionsthathadtakenplace.WeneedaD.A.sOfficethatcanlookatthepoliceandsheriffsobjectivelyandexercisethesamesenseofrightandwrongwiththemastheydowithcitizens.PastorP.L.DemmercanbecontactedthroughGrahamMemorialCommunityChurchofGod.HOLDDEPUTIESACCOUNTABLE...frompage1Idontbelievethepolicecanpolicethepolice.Itjustdoesntwork.