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7NOVEMBER 2015BODY OF CHRIST NEWS A Cultural Divide With unrest around the country and uprising in communities its no wonder Dr. Carl Ellis Jr. had a lot to talk about at the Denver Seminary this month. Ellis is a lecturer author and profes- sor of Practical Theology at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas Texas. But he came to Denver to speak about the racism going on in America. As he put it The issue is margin- alization. What we are seeing today is more of a cultural divide than a racial one. I am not saying racism does not exist. It is alive and well. Ellis pointed out the recent trag- edy that happened in Baltimore Md several months ago. Freddie Gray a black man was arrested and thrown in the back of a police wagon. His mistreatment by six police officers led to a spinal cord injury and his death. The National Guard was called into the city of Baltimore as people took to the streets in outrage over the death of another black man at the hands of police. How can you say it was a racist act when three of the perpetrators police officers were black Ellis said. He further explained its about an achiever culture verses a non-achiever culture or cultural of functionality verses a culture of dysfunctionality. The only time when an incident gets headlines in the papers is when its white achievers against black non- achievers. But not when its black on black or white on white Ellis added. The death of a black person at the hands of a white cop is tragic. But the death of a black person at the hands of another black person is also tragic. Black lives matter- all lives matter. Ellis lives in Chattanooga Tenn. but commutes back and forth to Dallas. He has written several books on African American culture and theology. Body of Christ News Carl F. Ellis Jr left spoke at Denver Seminary where Pastor Felix Gilbert is Director of Urban Initiatives and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Ministry Holy Ghost Getaways Promoting Unity Over 24 pastors leaders and on- fire believers representing over 12 different churches in the greater Denver Metro area and two from out of state experienced a unique and awesome display of true unity and fellowship at the 2015 Fall Holy Ghost Getaway held September 3-5 at Glen Eyrie Conference Center in Colorado Springs. Participants not only enjoyed the five-fold ministry in action but expe- rienced the unusually close bond of family unity that was formed between themselves and believers they had never before met. Ministers who had never before worked together have since been invited as guest speakers and participants in each others regular meetings and special events. Holy Ghost Getaways whose mis- sion is to promote unity and spiritual maturity among true believers are held each spring and fall hosted by His Voice Ministries a para-church ministry founded by Pastor Roxanne Ryan. Holy Ghost Getaways run Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon to allow the women to spend 3 days away and be able to return to share their refreshing with their home churches on Sunday. After days of soaking in Gods Word through anointed guest speakers seeking revelation and direction from the Holy Spirit and praising praying and fellowshipping with women of like spirit they come home both stirred and refreshed excited to share the testimony of all the Lord did during the Getaway. With a bevy of anointed speakers the entire five-fold-ministry is repre- sented and manifested in many ways from recommitment to answered prayers to healings to confirma- tions to breakthroughs and revela- tion. 2015 Fall Holy Ghost Getaway speakers included Pastor Roxanne Ryan Bishop Donnann Taylor Dr. Gail Bailey and Pastor Rita Franco. CDs of the messages are available for those who werent able to attend or who attended and want to re-capture the powerful anointing. For those who missed this excit- ing event there is great news. The 2016 Spring Holy Ghost Getaway will be held September 3rd - 5th and is now open for registrations. It will again be held at the beautiful Glen Eyrie Conference Center in Colorado Springs. Cost for the four services two nights lodging and five meal package is only 270.00 per person double occupancy. Speakers scheduled for the 2016 Spring Holy Ghost Getaway in September and their home church include Pastor Rita Franco Iglesia de Cristo Elim Dr. Gail Bailey Pastor Deliverance Tabernacle Pastor Polly Sanders-Peterson Covenant House of Love Pastor Roxanne Ryan Word of Life Christian Center and Psalmist Dr. Sharon Wiley My Fathers House. Space is limited so early registration is advised. Non-refundable deposits must be received by November 16 2015 to guarantee space. Monthly pre-payment plans are available. Late registrations will be filled based on available space. FridaySaturday packages are also available for those whose work schedule prevents them from attending the entire Getaway. For additional information or to reg- ister calltext 720-353-2555 or email hispenmsn.com and reference Holy Ghost Getaway. Our mission is to bring the five- fold ministry together with an ever- widening variety of on-fire leaders and believers from various churches to promote unity and provide prayer support for all Gods servants as we grow stronger and more Christlike in our own lives says Pastor Roxanne founder of His Voice Ministries. By Pastor Roxanne Ryan A unique and awesome display of true unity. COMMUNITY CURRENT EVENTS