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BodyofChristNewsMARCH2015VOLUME26ISSUE7COLORADOBYTHEWILLOFIAMTHATIAMExodus314COMPLIMENTARYBOCNEWS.COMSERVINGCOMMUNITIESINDENVERAURORAMONTBELLOBOULDERCOLORADOSPRINGSPUEBLODellPhillipsisNewPresidentofDenverMinisterialAllianceGodhasgivenmeanawesomeopportunitytostepintothefootstepsofsomegreatleaderswhohavecomebeforeme.PAGE8TheABCsofChangeDr.PeggyClarketalksaboutAttentionBeliefsandChoicesSEETESTIMONYONPAGESIX 2BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015Visitournewwebsiteatwww.caldwellkirk.comFuneralsReceptionsCremations2101MarionStreetDenverColorado80205303-861-4644QuarterlyGriefSeminarSaturdayMarch14at11a.m.OletaCrainEnrichmentAcademy2102MarionStreetDenverColorado 3MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWSBELIEVERSINCRISISBELIEVERSARECONSIDEREDASadvocatesactivistpromotersorcampaignersforChristandareresponsibletowitnessforhimtotheunbeliever.WearethecalledofChrist.InthebookofActschapteroneJesusisspeakingwithhisapostlesafterhisresurrectionandbeforeheistakenintotheheavensonacloud.InActs18-11KJVJesussaysButyeshallreceivepowerafterthattheHolyGhostiscomeuponyouandyeshallbewitnessesuntomebothinJerusalemandinallJudaeaandinSamariaanduntotheuttermostpartoftheearth.Andwhenhehadspokenthesethingswhiletheybeheldhewastakenupandacloudreceivedhimoutoftheirsight.AndwhiletheylookedstedfastlytowardheavenashewentupbeholdtwomenstoodbytheminwhiteapparelWhichalsosaidYemenofGalileewhystandyegazingupintoheavenThissameJesuswhichistakenupfromyouintoheavenshallsocomeinlikemannerasyehaveseenhimgointoheaven.ThequestionisdoweasbelieversknowwhenheiscomingbackDowebelievethatwearepreparedforhisreturnAgreatnumberofpeoplewillnevertakeontheresponsibilitywhichhasbeenlaidbeforeus.Justlikemanywillneverstartaracebecauseoftheirfearoftheresults.Itslikealotofpeoplewontstartasavingsprogrambecausetheydonthaveatleastfivehundredorathousanddollarstostart.Anythinglessseemstrivialandtheylosetheirincentivetobegin.Intoomanyinstanceswegivecauseforconcernwhentheaudienceorclasshasonlyafewattendeeswewilltendtoshutdownandnotgiveourbestbecausewebelievethatwhatwehavetoofferisvaluableandshouldbegiventomany.Andwhatwefailtounderstandisthatthosewhoarepresentalsodeservethebestwehavetoofferbecausethisisthereasonwhytheyarethere.WhatifJesusdecidedthattherewasnotenoughpeoplestandingatthecrossandbelievedthatthefewwhowerepresentwasnotworthyofhislifeToomanytimeswebelievethatwewillhavelittleeffectifourtestimonyisonlyabletoreachafew.InST.John1232KJVJesussaysAndIifIbeliftedupfromtheearthwilldrawallmenuntomeEachofusareprimarilyresponsibleforourlittlecorneroftheworldcountrystatecityorhousehold.ManypeoplehavetakenontheresponsibilityofgoingabroadtospreadGodsword.Ifthisiswhatyouwerecalledtodothenbyallmeansdothat.SooftenwewanttoseetheresultsofourwitnessbutthatisforGodtoknow.ItisalsoGodstiming.Histimingisnotourtimingjustlikehisthoughtsarenotourthoughtsandhiswaysarenotourways.Remembertimewassetforourbenefit.InthebookofExodus314KJVitreadsAndGodsaiduntoMosesIAMTHATIAMandhesaidthusshaltthousayuntothechildrenofIsraelIAMhathsentmeuntoyou.The90thPsalms11-2KJVdeclaresLordthouhastbeenourdwellingplaceinallgenerations.BeforethemountainswerebroughtforthoreverthouhadstformedtheearthandtheworldevenfromeverlastingtoeverlastingthouartGod.InHebrews512-14KJVitsaysForwhenforthetimeyeoughttobeteachersyehaveneedthatoneteachyouagainwhichbethefirstprinciplesoftheoraclesofGodandarebecomesuchashaveneedofmilkandnotofstrongmeat.Foreveryonethatusethmilkisunskillfulinthewordofrighteousnessforheisababe.Butstrongmeatbelongstothemthatareoffullageeventhosewhobyreasonofusehavetheirsensesexercisedtodiscernbothgoodandevil.BelieversshouldneverbeoverlyfilledwithGodswordbecauseoftheconsistentpouringout.Whenweonlyreceiveandneverpouroutorreleasewemayeventuallydevelopsomeinternalproblemsortrepidations.WouldntitbeadisasterifthewordwhichwasprovidedforusbecomesaburdentousIntheEpistleofJames122-24KJVitsaysButbeyedoersofthewordandnothearersonlydeceivingyourownselves.ForifanybeahearerofthewordandnotadoerheislikeuntoamanbeholdinghisnaturalfaceinaglassForhebeholdethhimselfandgoethhiswayandstraightwayforgettethwhatmannerofmanhewas.WemustcontinuetoallowGodswordtobecomeasrealityinourlives.ThebookofIsaiahinthe64thchapterverses6-9KJVtellsusButweareallasanuncleanthingandallourrighteousnessesareasfilthyragsandwealldofadeasaleafandouriniquitieslikethewindhavetakenusaway.Andthereisnonethatcallethuponthynamethatstirrethuphimselftotakeholdoftheeforthouhasthidthyfacefromusandhastconsumedusbecauseofouriniquities.Theseversescouldtendtomakeusfeelunwantedandunloved.YetthesesscripturesalsoremindmeofasongbyDeanMartinwhichistitledYoureNobodyTillSomebodyLovesYou.ButofcourseweknowthatGodlovedusevenbeforetheseverseswerewrittenandheproveditbysendinghisonlybegottenSonJesusChrist.WearerightnowlivinginaperiodoftimenotunlikeothertimeswhereLovehasbeenturnedtoEvil.Peoplehavebecomemurderersrapistmolestersswindlersandbribersetc...Therearealsomanypeoplewhoarethrillseekers.ButwhenwelookbackattheearliertimesinthisworldcanwestandwhatGodmayhaveinstoreforusAndhowmuchofathrillmightthatbeAndwhenthattimemaycomeasBBKingwouldoftensayTheThrillIsGone.BeingbelieversandfollowersofChristwemusthavethemindandspiritofJesus.InSt.Matthewchapter53-12KJVThebeginningoftheSermonontheMountweseeJesusspeakingoftheBeatitudeswhicharealsoknownastheAttitudestobe.InourrelationshiptoChristweshouldbesaddenedbythepositionthattheworldisintodayjustasChristissaddened.Suretherearethingshappeningwithandtoourenvironmentbutwhenwelookatwhatishappeningtopeopleweshouldbemostconcerned.Jesuswasandisallaboutmankindhegavehislifeforus.SoIwouldnotbesurprisedifmanyofusasChristiansarefeedupdisillusionedandregretfulwithwhatweseetoday.Weshouldbeappalledattheviolencethehatredthesufferingstheself-righteousnessandthemanipulationsofgovernmentswhichweredesignedandsetupforpeople.Wealsocontinuetoseeevenintimeslikethesethosewhoarefullofpride.YettherearealsootherthingsthattheymaybefullofbutIamnotatlibertytoputittoprint.SinceitappearsthatmanyintheChristiancommunityhavelittleeffectonwhatGodintendedforusasapeopleweshouldbemakingourplanstogohometobewithhimandleavethismesstothemessy.InStMatthewchapter513-16KJVJesussaysYearethesaltoftheearthbutifthesalthavelosthissavourwherewithshallitbesaltedItisthenceforthgoodfornothingbuttobecastoutandtobetroddenunderfootofmen.Yearethelightoftheworld.Acitythatissetonanhillcannotbehid.Neitherdomenlightacandleandputitunderabushelbutonacandlestickanditgivethlightuntoallthatareinthehouse.LetyourlightsoshinebeforementhattheymayseeyourgoodworksandglorifyyourFatherwhichisinheaven.Godexpectedhispeopletotaketheleadershiproleinthisworld.YetitappearsthatweareLeadingfrombehind.Imsurethatmostofushaveheardthatphrasesomewherebefore.ButcurrentlyIwouldputourpositionasbeingdraggedalongandtroddenunderfootaswehavebendedtothewaysoftheworld.RememberRomans122KJVremindsusAndbenotconformedtothisworldbutbeyetransformedbytherenewingofyourmindthatyemayprovewhatisthatgoodandacceptableandperfectwillofGod.InEcclesiastes19KJVitsaysThethingthathathbeenitisthatwhichshallbeandthatwhichisdoneisthatwhichshallbedoneandthereisnonewthingunderthesun.ThebestwayintheworldtodeceivebelieversistocloakamessageinreligiouslanguageanddeclarethatitconveyssomenewinsightfromGodCharlesStanley-WilWilsonWilWilson 4BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015Amerryheartdoethgoodlikeamedicinebutabrokenspiritdrieththebones.Proverbs1722AskyourselfthisquestionDoChristiansevergetdepressedYoucanalsoaskyourselfthisquestionDoChristiansgetcancerdiabeteshighbloodpressureorheartdiseaseTheanswertothesequestionsisyes.Noneofusareimmunetothesethings.ThequestioniscanwefindhealingcomfortandhopeWeknowthatintheearthmadenewtherewillbenoneofthesethingsbutinthissinfulworldwewillhavetodealwiththemanyailmentsandunfortunatesituationsthatafflictus.CanwedoanythingtoavoidillnessandtopromoteourownhealingLetslookattheproblemofdepression.Firstofallletsunderstandandadmitthatweactsurprisedwhenwehearaboutapersoninthechurchwhoclaimstobedepressed.Inotherwordsthereisastigmaattachedtodepression.AfteralldidnottheApostlePaultellusRejoiceintheLordalwaysandagainIsayRejoice.Philippians44WeforgetthattheBiblealsotellsusthatJesuswept.John1135.Itisnotsurprisingthatwemournoverthelossofalovedoneandoversadandthreateningcircumstances.Ihaveknownmanywhoneverseemedtorecoverfromthegriefoflosingalovedone.Attimespeoplegetdepressedwhenitseemsthatthingsaregoingwellandtheredoesnotseemtobeareasonforthemtobedepressed.Weneedtoacceptthefactthatyestheremaybetragedyinourlivesandpoverty.Howeverevenverywealthypeoplemaygetdepressed.Ifwehavedepressionforwhateverreasonitisokaytoshareyourfeelingswithyourhealthcareprovider.Youmightbesurprisedtolearnthatdepressionisadisorderthatneedsmedicalattentionjustasmuchasdiabetesorhighbloodpressure.Depressioncancausemanysymptomssuchasfeelingsofhopelessnessguiltpessimismlossofinterestinactivitiesoncereallyenjoyedfatiguedifficultyconcentratinginsomniaovereatinglossofappetiteandsuicide.Peoplewithdepressionmayfeelashamedandevenreluctanttotellanyonetheyhavetheproblem.Thisisrelatedtostigmatizationwhichmaypreventonefromadmittingtheproblemandgettingthehelpthatisneeded.Ifyouhaveagnawingpaininapartofyourbodythatwillnotgoawaysoonerorlateryouaregoingtogotoadoctortoseekhelp.IfyouhaveapersistentproblemwithdepressiondothesamethinggotoadoctorandgethelpRememberdepressionisanundertreatedconditionbutmanyhavefoundthehelptheyneed.Itisalsoafactthatwecanaskpeoplelikeatrustedfriendtopraywithusandforus.Prayerchangesthings.Wehavetorememberthatdepressioncanberelatedtocertainmedicationswemighttaketohelpaconditionnotrelateddirectlytodepression.Thisissomethingtodiscusswithyourmedicalproviderifithappens.Wemightalsogetdepressedifwehaveachronicmedicalconditionoranumberofconditions.Wemayhaveanimbalanceofchemicalinourbrainsrelatedtodepressionthatcanbehelpedwithcertainmedication.Rememberaprimarycaredoctorcanscreenyoufordepressionandifneededwillreferyoutoamentalhealthprofessionalwhocanhelp.Infactprimarycareprovidersandmentalhealthprofessionalscancollaboratetohelpyou.Donotfailtoavailyourselfofthehelpyouneed.Dontturntoalcoholandstreetdrugsforhelp.Alsodontabuseprescriptionmedications.Youmightbesurprisedtolearnthatdepressioncanadverselyaffectthecourseandoutcomeofanumberofchronicmedicalconditionssuchasarthritisasthmaheartdiseasecancerdiabetesobesityhypertensionandothers.Rememberdepressioncanmakeyouphysicallysickorsicker.Ithastobeaddressedandtreatedjustlikeanychronichealthcondition.Depressioncanalsoeffectyourperformanceonyourjobcausemoreworkabsenteeismandlossproductivity.IamaprimarycareproviderandIworkwithmentalhealthproviders.LetmejustgivesomesuggestionsfromaChristianperspectiveaboutmanagingdepressionPraywithoutceasing.TalktoGodlikeHeisyourfriend--andyoudonthavetobeeloquentortoowordyAskatrustedfriendtoprayforyou--thereispowerinintercessoryprayerReadBiblepromisesandaboutpeoplewhosucceededagainsttheoddslikeDanielandJoseph.ThepromisesandaccountsintheBibleareforourencouragementSeeandtalkwithyourprimarycareprovider.Gethelpandreferralasneededtoamentalhealthcounselor.Medicationsfordepressionmayhelpalcoholandstreetdrugsormisusedprescriptiondrugswillnot.WorkwithyourprovidertogetchronichealthconditionsundercontrolaswellItisnaturalandexpectedtomournforthoselovedoneswhopassawaybutremembertheblessedhopeExerciseYoumightbesurprisedtoknowthiswillhelpdepression.Walk30minutesatleast3timesweekly.Joinagymalso.Helpsomeoneelse.Volunteertohelpapersoninneed.YouwillhelpthemandyourselfMayGodblessyouandhelpyouandgiveyouthevictoryyouneedDepressionandYourHealthDr.ConnerByByronE.ConnerM.D.HEALTHIhaveknownmanywhoneverseemedtorecoverfromthegriefoflosingalovedone.Attimespeoplegetdepressedwhenitseemsthatthingsaregoingwellandtheredoesnotseemtobeareasonforthemtobedepressed.Weneedtoacceptthefactthatyestheremaybetragedyinourlivesandpoverty.Howeverevenverywealthypeoplemaygetdepressed.LOCALEVENTsPanelConversationEventonHumanTraffickingMarch9th-11thMondayfrom7830ptheUnitedChurchofMontbello4879CrownBlvdpresentsModernDaySlaveryAGlobalandLocalissuewillincluderepresentativesfromFreetheGirlsStreetsHopeLoveMadeClaimInc.andmore.PastorTerrenceHugheswillfacilitateandPastorJamesFoutherJr.willofficiate.Refreshmentsandfellowshipwillfollow.TheentirecommunityisinvitedBringneworgentlyusedbrasforourbradrivebenefittingFreetheGirls.Forinfoaboutthisdrivepleasevisitfree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5MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWSDoyouknowsomeonewhohasfallenrecentlyOrhaveyouslippedandfelllatelyMarch8throughMarch14isPatientSafetyAwarenessWeek.AccordingtotheCenterforDiseaseControlCDCfallsarethenumberonesourceofnonfatalinjuriesamongolderadultsthose65orolder.Eachyearoneineverythreeseniorsfallsbutlessthanhalftalktotheirhealthcareprovidersabouttheincident.Fallscancausemoderatetosevereinjuriessuchashiplegankleupperarmandhandfractureswhichcanmakeithardforolderadultstogetaroundorliveindependently.Manyseniorswhofalleveniftheyarenotinjureddevelopafearoffallingwhichmaycausethemtolimittheiractivitiesleadingtoreducedmobilityandlossofphysicalfitnesswhichinturnincreasestheiractualriskoffalling.In20092.2millionnonfatalfallinjuriesamongolderadultsweretreatedinemergencydepartmentsandmorethan581000ofthesepatientswerehospitalized.Thechancesoffallingandofbeingseriouslyinjuredinafallincreasewithage.In2009therateoffallinjuriesforadults85andolderwasalmostfourtimesthatforadults65to74.Peopleage75andolderthatfellwerefourtofivetimesmorelikelythanthoseage65to74tobeadmittedtoalong-termcarefacilityforayearorlonger.Fortunatelyfallsarelargelypreventable.Thereareseveralwaystoreducethechancesoffallingwhichincludeexercisingreviewingmedicationsannualeyeexamsandmakingyourhomesafer.Exercisingregularisagreatwaytoreducethechancesoffalling.Exercisingimprovesbalanceandcoordination.Askyourdoctororpharmacisttoreviewyourmedicinesi.e.prescriptionandover-thecountertoidentifymedicinesthatmaycausesideeffectsorinteractionssuchasdizzinessordrowsiness.AlsobesuretotakeinadequateamountscalciumandvitaminDfromfoodandorfromsupplements.Getscreenedandtreatedforosteoporosis.Haveyoureyescheckedbyaneyedoctorannuallyandupdateyoureyeglassestomaximizevision.Makeyourhomessaferbyreducingtrippinghazardsaddinggrabbarsinsideandoutsidethetuborshowerandnexttothetoiletaddingstairrailingsandimprovingthelightinginyourhome.InParkHillthereareseveralresourcestohelpwithpreventingfallsonesuchplaceistheZionSeniorCenterlocatedat5151E.33rdAveDenverCO80207.TheZionSeniorCenterisaplacewhereseniorscanmeettogetherreceiveservicesandparticipateinactivitiesthatwillenhancetheirdignityandsupporttheirindependence.ServicesofferedatthecenterincludelowimpactfitnessexercisestaughtbyR.U.A.ProFitnessforasmalldonationandfallpreventionworkshopstaughtbytheCenterforAfricanAmericanHealth.FormoreinformationonprogramsofferedattheZionSeniorCentercall303-333-5746.Ifyoushouldfindyourselfinsituationwhereyouneedshortorlong-termrehabilitationfromaninjuredsustainedfromafallForestStreetCompassionateCareCentera24hourAfricanAmericanskillednursingfacilitycanhelpyouontheroadtorecoveryandregainingyourindependence.ForestStreetoffersafullspectrumofrehabilitationservicesincludingphysicaloccupationalspeechandrespiratorytherapies.PatientswhoreturnhomefollowingrehabilitationatForestStreetCompassionateCareCenterreceiveahomeevaluationtoassesstheneedfordurablemedicalequipmenttoinsureasuccessfulandsafereturnhome.FormoreinformationonForestStreetCompassionateCareCenterpleasevisitthefacilityat3345ForestStreetDenverCO80207orvisitwww.forestst.orgorcall303.393.7600ByMayaWheelerUnintentionalFallsMayaWheelerELDERCAREIn20092.2millionnonfatalfallinjuriesamongolderadultsweretreatedinemergencydepartmentsandmorethan581000ofthesepatientswerehospitalized. 6BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015RightbeforemovingtoColorado14yearsagoIsurrenderedmylifetoJesusChristasmyLordandSaviorandIbecameanewcreationinChrist2Corinthians517.IhadneverattendedchurchasanadultexceptforweddingsandfuneralsandpreviouslyhadnorealinterestinlearningaboutGodorreadingthebible.Ifirststartedattendingchurchregularlyduringadifficultseasoninmylife.IwassearchingforsomethingbutIdidntquiteknowwhatitwas.IhadalwaysenjoyedgospelmusicandstumbleduponaradioprogramhostedbyJeromeTheRevBarberinHamptonVirginia.AfterafewweeksoflisteningIdecidedtocheckouthischurchSixthMountZionBaptistTemple.Thesermonthatmorningwasaboutfear.ThisresonatedwithmebecauseatthattimeinmylifeIwasafearfulperson.Iletfearandworrydominatemythoughtsandmydecisions.IrememberthepreachersharingthestoryinMatthew14ofJesuswalkingonwater.ImmediatelyJesusmadethedisciplesgetintotheboatandgoonaheadofhimtotheothersidewhilehedismissedthecrowd.Afterhehaddismissedthemhewentuponamountainsidebyhimselftopray.Laterthatnighthewastherealoneandtheboatwasalreadyaconsiderabledistancefromlandbuffetedbythewavesbecausethewindwasagainstit.ShortlybeforedawnJesuswentouttothemwalkingonthelake.Whenthedisciplessawhimwalkingonthelaketheywereterrified.Itsaghosttheysaidandcriedoutinfear.ButJesusimmediatelysaidtothemTakecourageItisI.Dontbeafraid.LordifitsyouPeterrepliedtellmetocometoyouonthewater.Comehesaid.ThenPetergotdownoutoftheboatwalkedonthewaterandcametowardJesus.ButwhenhesawthewindhewasafraidandbeginningtosinkcriedoutLordsavemeImmediatelyJesusreachedouthishandandcaughthim.YouoflittlefaithhesaidwhydidyoudoubtAndwhentheyclimbedintotheboatthewinddieddown.ThenthosewhowereintheboatworshipedhimsayingTrulyyouaretheSonofGod.verses22-33.WhenthepreacherfinishedhissermonheinvitedthoseofuswhodidnotknowtheLordtocometothealtartoreceiveJesus.Wontyoucomeheasked.IgotbutterfliesinmystomachIfeltlight-headedandmyheartwasracing.AsmuchasIdidnotwanttogetupinfrontofthatwholechurchandadmitIwasnothingwithoutJesusIlikePetercriedoutLordsaveme.IalsoadmittedIwasasinnerandacknowledgedthatJesusChristgavehislifeforme.IinvitedhimintomyhearttobeLordofmylifeandinthatmomentIbecameanewcreationtheoldhadgoneandthenewhadcomeTwomonthsafterbecominganewcreationImovedtoDenverandyestheoldwasgoneandsomenewthingscame.ButnotthekindofthingsIhadimagined.IwishIcouldtellyouthatfromthemomentofmysalvationmylifewasperfectandallmyproblemsvanished.ButwhatIcantellyouisthatIexperiencedsomepainfullossesandsetbacksafterIsurrenderedmylifetotheLord.ThroughthisseasonhoweverIlearnedthreeimportantprinciplesthatIdliketosharewithyouthathelpedmegetthrough.IcallthemmyABCsofChangeAttentionBeliefsandChoices.AisforAttention.Itseasytofocusoneverythingthatisgoingwrongbuttogetthroughachallengingsituationyouhavetochangeyourfocus.WhenPeterfocusedhisattentiononthewindinsteadofonJesushebecameafraid.Philippians4instructsustorejoiceintheLordalwaysdontbeanxiousaboutanythingandthinkaboutwhateveristruenoblerightpurelovelyadmirableexcellentorpraiseworthyverses4-8.BisforBeliefs.ItshardtobelieveGodspromisesinthemidstofasetbackandyetbelievingtheTruthhelpsustoknowhowtorespondandwhattodonext.WhenthedisciplesbelievedthatJesuswasaghosttheywereterrified.WhenPeterdoubtedhesank.TheNewLivingTranslationofRomans122saysletGodtransformyouintoanewpersonbychangingthewayyouthink.ThenyouwilllearntoknowGodswillforyouwhichisgoodandpleasingandperfect.CisforChoices.Onceyoure-focusyourattentionrenewyourmindandtrustthatGodiswithyouatsomepointyouwillneedtomakeachoicetotakeaction.FaithwithoutdeedsisdeadJames226b.PeterhadenoughfaithtorespondtotheLordscommandwhenhechosetogetoutoftheboatandwalkonthewater.WhatstepscanyoutakeinfaiththatwillmoveyouthroughyourcircumstancesKeepyourattentionfocusedonJesuschangewhatyoubelieveandchoosetotakeaction.ByPeggyClarkePh.DTESTIMONYDr.PeggyMitchellClarkeisamentalhealthconsultantordainedministerandauthorofthebooksDoSomethingDifferent...ForaChangeandDoggieTalesLessonsonLifeLoveandLossILearnedFromMyDog.Shealsofacilitatestrainingonvariousmentalhealthandwellnesstopics.Learnmoreatwww.DrPegOnline.comPeggyClarkeAisforAttention.Itseasytofocusoneverythingthatisgoingwrongbuttogetthroughachallengingsituationyouhavetochangeyourfocus.WhenPeterfocusedhisattentiononthewindinsteadofonJesushebecameafraid.TheABCsofChange1.DEWAYNEWOODS-LIFELESSONS2.JASONNELSON-JESUSREVEALED3.ANDREAHELMS-CLAPYOURHANDS4.BENTANKARD-FULLTANK2.05.SPENCERTAYLORHIGHWAYQCS-THEGODFATHER6.DORINDACLARKCOLE-LIVINGIT7.CRYSTALAIKIN-ALLINEED8.WOW20159.DARRYLMCFADDEN-WEREDMD10DEE-1-3SUPEP 7MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWSTheotherdisciplesthereforesaidtohimWehaveseentheLord.SohesaidtothemUnlessIseeinHishandstheprintofthenailsandputmyfingerintotheprintofthenailsandputmyhandintoHissideIwillnotbelieve.John2025JesuscametotheapostleswhentheyweremeetingtogetherontheeveningofresurrectiondayandshowedthemHishandsandside.Verse20declaresThenwerethedisciplesgladwhentheysawtheLord.HoweveroneofthedisciplesThomaswasnotthere.TheotherdiscipleslatertoldhimtheyhadseenJesusbutThomasdidnotbelievethereport.HesaidUnlessIseeinHishandstheprintofthenailsandputmyfingerintotheprintofthenailsandputmyhandintoHissideIwillnotbelieve.Thomasaskedforthesameevidencethathadconvincedthem.Hedemandedatangibletest.WhenwethinkabouttheresurrectionofJesuseachofusisinthepositionofThomas.Wewerenotthere.WhatwearecalledtobelieveaboutJesusisbaseduponthetestimonyofothers.Wehavenofirsthandknowledgeoftheresurrection.WehavenotseenJesustheholesinhishandsandfeetortheholeinhisside.Inspiteofthatwearecalledtobelieve.WhenaskedtobelievewillouranswerbeasThomaswasorwillbeamongthosewhobelieveinspiteofseeingThereIsADifferenceBetweenDoubtAndDisbelief.WeoftenhearaboutdoubtingThomasasifhewastheonlyapostlewhodoubtedtheresurrectionbuthewasnot.Heisnotthebadpersonsomeofushavemadehimouttobe.Hewasjusthonest.Hedoubtedwhattheotherapostlessaidwastrue.ThewriterOswaldChambers1874-1917saidDoubtisnotalwaysasignthatamaniswrongitmaybeasignthatheisthinking.SomeoneelsesaidTobelievewithcertaintywemustbeginwithdoubting.Thomasdidnotdisbelievehedoubted.Weoftenusethewordsdoubtanddisbeliefwithoutdistinction.IsthereadifferenceandifsowhatisthedifferencebetweendoubtanddisbeliefDoubtisrefusingtobelievesomethinguntiltheevidenceispresentedevaluatedandaccepted.Doubtrequiresmoreevidencemorefacts.Disbeliefisrefusingtobelievesomethinginspiteoftheevidencepresented.Bothcanbeuseful.Wemusthavedoubtinordertoseparatetruthfromerror.Doubtcausesustoquestionwhatwearetolduntilthereasoningortheevidenceispresented.Iftheevidenceissufficientthenweprogressfromdoubttobelief.Ifwejudgetheevidenceasinsufficientthenwerejecttheclaimasfalseandnotbelieve.Thisprocessisnotonlygooditisessential.ThereWasABlessingInBeingTherevs.19-24.Thediscipleswerefrightened.InthemidstoftheirfearsJesusappearsintheirmidst.Withhisappearancehebringscertainblessings.Hebringstheblessingofpeace.Threetimesinourtextvs.192126JesussaidPeacetoyou.Healsogavethemadivinecommissioning.HecommissionedthemtogoforthandspokeoftheanointingoftheHolySpiritthattheywouldreceiveatPentecostasthedivineempoweringfortheirmission.Theyreceivedtheauthoritytomakespiritualjudgementandtoexercisediscipletobelievers.BecauseJesusappearedintheirmidstbecausetheyweretheretheywereblessed.GodvisitedthedisciplesonEasterSundaymorning.Hestillvisitshispeople.OnanygivenSundaymorningweexperiencethevisitationoftheHolySpiritinourworship.WhenyouarenotinchurchlikeThomasyouruntheriskofmissingseeingJesus.Youmissthesongstheprayersandthepreachedword.YoumissseeingJesusmanifesthimselfandspeakintoyourlifeandthelivesofthosearoundyou.Yesthereisablessinginbeinghere.WhyDidThomasRejectTheirTestimonyvs.25.Thomashadbeenwiththesemenformorethanthreeyears.Heknewthemintimatelyandknewthattheyhadnoreasontolie.Theywerecrediblementheywerenotcrazynotgiventotheseeingofghostsorvisions.Theywerenotgiventoalcoholorotherformsofintoxication.Hehadnoreasontodenytheirtestimony.WithlotsofexcitementandenthusiasmIamsureTheotherdisciplesthereforesaidtohimWehaveseentheLord.IfThomashadnoreasontodisbelievethetestimonyoftheotherdiscipleswhydidhedosoWewonderwhatemotionshisabsenceandmissingthismonumentaleventmayhavearousedinhisheart.MaybehewashurtthathehadmissedJesusbeingthere.ItisnotoutsidethelevelofcomprehensionthatThomaswasemotionallyhurtbecausehemissedJesusblessings.Hewouldnotbethefirsttodiscountorputdownaneventbecausehewasnotthere.Whenwemisssomethingthatothersreallyenjoyedweoftenfindsomemeansofmakingourselvesfeelgoodbytellingourselvesthatitreallywasntthatgoodanyway.MaybeThomaswasangrywithhimselffornotbeingthere.BecauseThomashadnotbeentherewhenJesusappeareduntothedisciplesheonlyhadasecond-handtestimonyastowhathappenedallhehadwasthesaysoofothers.Whateverthereasonhestubbornlyrefusedtobelievethetestimonyoftheothers.Stubbornandpracticalmanthathewasheinsistedthathehavethesameexperienceastheyhad.HisheartyearnedtoseepersonallytherisenSavior.Hedidnotrefusetobelieveratherheinsistedthathewouldbelieveonlyundercertainconditions.WeAreCalledToBelieveInTheUnseenvs.26-29.JesusreappearedtothedisciplesagainandthistimeThomaswasthere.AgainHegavethesamegreetingofpeacetoreassurethemandtoeasetheirfears.JesusdidnotrebukeThomasforhisdoubtsbutinvitedhimtotakeoftheevidencethathesaidthatheneeded.ItappearsthatjustseeingJesuswasevidenceenoughtoconvinceThomasthathehadrisenfromthedead.ThereisnoindicationthatThomasactuallytouchedJesusbeforehebelievedalthoughhemayhave.UponseeingJesusThomasdeclaresMyLordandmyGod.ThomasacceptedJesusnotonlyasLordandasMasterofhislifebutalsoasGodWhentheevidencenowwaspresentedtoThomasheacknowledgedit.Thomaschangedhispositionfromdoubttobelief.Weare2000yearsdisplacedfromtheresurrection.NoneofuscansayasthedisciplesWehaveseentheLord.ItisonlyaccordingtothetestimonyofothersthatwearecalledtohavefaithinGod.Faithcanneveroriginateinthingsthatcanbeseenfeltandhandled.Suchthingsmayhelpfaithbutcannotproduceit.Hebrews111declaresNowfaithisthesubstanceofthingshopedfortheevidenceofthingsnotseen.Hebrews116NKJVfurtherdeclaresButwithoutfaithitisimpossibletopleaseHimforhewhocomestoGodmustbelievethatHeisandthatHeisarewarderofthosewhodiligentlyseekHim.ThoseofuswhohavehadlifechangingexperiencescantestifythatGodisrealandthatalthoughwehavenotseenhiminthephysicalwehaveseenhiswonderworkingpowerinourlives.WeknowthatheisrealforasthesongsaysMyGodisrealforIcanfeelhiminmysoul.SomeofyouareinthepositionofThomas.IfyouwillnotacceptthetestimonyofthewritersofscriptureorthetestimonyofthoseofuswhoseliveshavebeenforeverchangedwhatwillittakeforyoutobelieveItisonlybyfaiththatwecancometobelieveandbytheinnerconvictionofGodsHolySpiritthatwecanhavetheassurancethatJesuslives.Someofyouhavedoubts.SomeofyoulikeThomasneedmoreevidence.TheonlywayyoucancometoknowthesweetnessofarelationshipwiththeSavioristotryhim.Historytellsusofmanyheroesandsheroes.IhavenevermetthembutIbelievetheylived.Jesusactuallylivedinhistory.OurevidenceforHimisnowinabooktheBible.InonesensethewholeBibleisabookaboutJesus.TheOldTestamentpromisedHiscoming.TheGospelsrecordthefactthatHecame.TherestoftheNewTestamentrecordsthefactthatHeispresentviaHisSpiritandthatHeiscomingagaininperson.TomisstheBibleistomissJesus.TomissJesusistomisseternallife.HesaidIamthewaythetruthandthelife.NoonecomestotheFatherexceptthroughMeJohn146.AnyonewhowillstudythatbookseriouslywillbeledtothesameacknowledgmentofJesusasthatofThomasMyLordandmyGod.Thoseofuswhoseliveshavebeenchangedbearwitnesstohislivingineachofus..LikethediscipleswecantestifyWehaveseentheLord.IfthatisnotenoughevidencetellmewhatwillittakeforyoutobelieveWhatwillittakeforyoutodeclareasThomasdidMyLordandmyGodWilliamT.GolsonJr.MDivisPresidentoftheGreaterMetroDenverMinisterialAlliance.ByRev.WilliamT.GolsonJr.Rev.WilliamT.GolsonJr.Weare2000yearsdisplacedfromtheresurrection.NoneofuscansayasthedisciplesWehaveseentheLord.ItisonlyaccordingtothetestimonyofothersthatwearecalledtohavefaithinGod.Faithcanneveroriginateinthingsthatcanbeseenfeltandhandled.Suchthingsmayhelpfaithbutcannotproduceit.WhatWillitTakeSERMON 8BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015COMMUNITYThenewpresidentoftheGreaterMetroDenverMinisterialAlliancePastorDelPhillipsfeelsthatGodhasgivenmeanawesomeopportunitytostepintothefootstepsthathavebeenestablishedbysomegreatleaderswhohavecomebeforemereachingallthewaybacktoDr.W.T.LigginsH.G.WilliamsandJohnB.Morris.ThesearesomeofthegreatmenwhohaveservedtheDenvercommunityovertheyearsincludingmyownfatherBishopAcenPhillipsandDr.JamesD.Peters.Sothishasbeenanawesomereceivingofthemantleofleadershiptryingtostandintheirshadowsandwalkinthefootprintsthattheyhavealreadyestablished.2015isthe75thDiamondAnniversaryfortheAlliancewhichhasprovidedserviceandrepresentationtotheDenvercommunity.PastorDelPhillipssaysthatisapartoftheawesomeblessingsforhimwalkingintotheleadershipatthistimegivinghimtheprivilegetowavethatbanneronbehalfofallthegreatleaderspresentandthosewhohavepassedwhohavetakentheseatofPresidentandtheresponsibilitytodotheverybestgoodforourcommunity.ThreeobjectivesthathavebeenliftedoutofthearchivesoftheAlliancesby-lawsandtheoriginaldocumentsthatgivedirectiontotheAlliancewhichwillbetheemphasisinthisnewyeararePreachingtheGospelcomingontheheelsofformerPresidentPastorWilliamT.GolsonJr.whoidentifiedafocusonbeingpreachersfirstBeingadefenderforequalhumanrightsforallpeopleAdvocacyforsocialjusticeTheGreaterMetroDenverMinisterialAlliancestandsinsupportofPoliceChiefRobertWhite.SaysPresidentDelPhillipsWebelieveittookanincredibleamountofhumanendurancetobeabletostandandhavetheabilitytotakeforcefulactionagainsttheviolatorsbuttowithholdhimselfandrestrainhimselfandwaituntilthebestopportunitytosimplytakethemintocustody.PresidentPhillipscontinuesSometimeswhenyouaretryingtolookatthehighermoralvalueyouwillfindotherswhowanttodrillthatdownintobeinganexampleofapersonsabilitytoshowstrengthbyusingforce.ButIthinkwhatwevelearnedfromChiefWhitesexampleisthattheabilitytouseforceisnotademonstrationofcourage.Norisitademonstrationofstrength.Itsimplymeansthatyouhavetheabilitytomakeuseofweaponsorauthoritythathasbeenplacedinyourpossession.Agreaterexampleofapersonsstrengthreliesontheirabilitytohavetheauthorityaswellasthepowertodosomethingbuttobeabletofindamoreamenablemethodtomakesurethatalllivesaresafe.SowesaluteChiefRobertWhiteforhisabilitytotakethatkindofstand.TheGreaterMetroDenverMinisterialAlliancemeetsthefirstandthirdTuesdayeachmonthfrom1100-130.ThecurrentmeetingplaceisatTheHouseofWorshipCenter195SouthMonacoParkwaywherePresidentDelPhillipsistheSeniorPastor.Heextendsaninvitationtomenandwomenwhoareintheclergydonthavetobeapastortoattendthemeetings.ForfurtherinformationabouttheGreaterMetroDenverMinisterialAllianceorthespecialprogramsand75thAnniversaryCelebrationactivitiestheywillbehostingduringtheremainderofthisyeargototheirwebsitewww.gmdma.comorfollowonTwitter.GMDMAwillbehavingtheirinstallationservicesonMarch284-6pm.attheHouseofWorshipCenter195So.MonacoformallyMt.GileadBaptistChurchInstallationofallnewofficersof2015PublicisinvitedWeWillNotForgetHowBlackCowboysHelpedOnFebruary20thStateRepresentativeRhondaFieldshostedacelebrationtohonortheaccomplishmentsofBlackCowboysandBuffaloSoldiers.WewillnotforgethowBlackcowboyshelpedsettletheAmericanWestandworkedtopioneerthefrontiercattleindustry.Itwastheblackcowboywhobrokethehorsesandherdedthecattleacrosstherivers.Thelifeoftheblackcowboywastougherthanmost.InrecognitionoftheirachievementsBlackCowboysandBuffaloSoldierswerecelebratedduringBlackHistoryMonthattheStateCapitol.DelPhillipsNamedNewPresidentofGMDMAPastorDelPhillipsIthinkwhatwevelearnedfromChiefWhitesexampleisthattheabilitytouseforceisnotademonstrationofcourage. 9MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWSLOCALEVENTsGospelConcertMarch15ColoradoStateAssociationofColoradoWomensClubsandYouthAffiliatesProudlyPresentsThe20thAnnualGospelConcertthemePraisingtheLordthroughSongandMusic.NewHopeBaptistChurch3701ColoradoBlvd.Denver80205.Time4-6pm.PleasecomeandjoinCSACWCinWorshipPraiseandSong.ProceedsfortheconcertsupporttheCSACWCScholarshipFund.SoulRepairSummitMarch20th-22ndAnchoredLifeMinistrieswillHostaSoulRepairSummitAccordingtoRalphenaDodsoneverypersonismadeupof11soulcomponentsthatcaneitherhelporhurt.DodsonisthefounderandpresidentofGifttotheWorldMinistries.Thistwo-dayseminarteachespeoplehowtofixtheproblemspresentedonaspirituallevelthatpreventthemfromlivingafulllifeinthephysicalrealm.DodsonsaidWhenIteachtheRepairSummitIalsogooverconsciousnessimaginationpersonalityegomemoryintuitionordiscernmentandtemperance.20th6-8pm21st10am-12pm22nd10am-12pmALMservices.WhereDoubleTreebyHiltonHotel8773YatesDr.WestminsterCO80031BentleyRmFormoreinfocontactPastorShirleyChristmonchristmonshmsn.comHellofriends.IwanttostartthisarticlebygivingtributetomypreciousWifeWynona.Inafewmonthswewillcelebrate43yearsofmarriage.GodhaspreservedusandblessedusmanytimesoverandforthatIamverygrateful.Sheisatrustedconfidantandisthereasonforthebriefbuthopefullyinformativearticletofollow.Inherwordsyouneedtowriteaboutsomethinglessdramatic.Ithereforeacquiescetothevoiceofmylove.Sooo.letsdiscusssomethingmorepalatable.HowabouttheEconomyWedealwithiteverydaybutdowereallyunderstandhowitaffectsourdailylivesandwhataretheimplicationsforthefutureTokeepitsimpleletsdealwithMoney.Weworkorreceivefundswhichenablesustopayourbillsfeedourselvesfamiliesenjoysomepleasuresoflifeandbasicallyexistinsomedegreeofcomfort.ButwheredoesMoneycomefromImsureyouhaveallheardthephrasebackedbyfullfaithandcreditoftheUnitedStates.WhyisthisimportantItsimplymeansthatthepaperissuedbytheFederalReserveislegaltouseforgoodsandservicesandcanbeacceptedwithoutfear.Okthatseasy.ExceptwhoorwhatistheFederalReserveWhyshouldIcareTheFederalReserveisneitherfederalorareserve.Itisaprivatecorporation.Letmeexplainitthisway.LetssayyouliveinWrightTown.WrightTownhasitsownmoneythatisacceptedeverywhereinthetownforallgoodsandservicesandthevalueofitisguaranteedbytheTownLeadership.Wellcallitthebigrickynote.ThisworkswellforalongtimebutduetofactorsbeyondthecontroloftheTowntheTownfindsitselfgoingbrokeandunabletopayitsbills.HowevertheycanttellanyoneoritwouldbringtotalchaostotheTownanditwouldfallapart.NoworriesthoughtherearerichpeopleinanearbytownwhouseGoldandSilverastheirbasisformoney.WrightTownusetodothatbutitbecametoocumbersome.Paperwasaloteasiertohandle.TheywillbehappytolendWrightTownalltheyneed.WiththisnewfoundwealthWrightTowngoesonaspendingspreetherewassomefineprintthough.isnttherealwaysTheywilllendWrightTownthemoneybutiftheymakeafewsimplechanges.TheywillprintthemoneyanditwillkeepthesamevalueandlookthesameexceptatthetopofthebillsitwillnolongersayWrightTownbutFederalReserveNote.WhenWrightTownneedsmoneythewillshipittothembutwillchargeinterestforusingtheirmoney.Notmuch5orless.Buttheycanhavealltheywant.WrightTownwassavedandprosperedsomuchsothattheybecamealeaderintheregion.NowwhywouldsomeonewhohadtheirownmoneybuymoneyfromsomeoneelseandhavetopayfortheprivilegeofbuyingsomethingtheyalreadyhadThatisexactlywhattheUSGovernmentdidinsimpletermsduringtheGreatDepressioninthe1930s.ItiswhyyouseeFederalReserveNoteonallpapermoney.ThenwhydoestheUShaveaTreasuryDepartmentHmmmesays.TheFederalReserveBankcontrolsthemonetarysupplyintheUnitedStates.Werenotalonethough.Moneyiscontrolledbysocalledcentralbanksworld-widewiththesamerulesandverytightlycontrolledbythesamepeopleorfamilies.InfactithasenduredforcenturiesSincethisisaverybasicexampleIwillanswerthe2questionsmosteveryoneisaskingIfwetheUShaveaConstitutionhowdidthishappenWhyhaventwestoppedthisWegottheFederalReservejustlikewegotObamaCare.WhenCongresswasgoingonChristmasbreakandnoonewaspayingattentiontheypassedthebilltoallowit.Noonereadittheyjustpasseditandwenthome.TherehavebeenPresidentsandwhohavetriedtostopit.Some-howtheyallendedupassassinated.ThatsrighttheonethingthateveryModernPresidenthashadincommonistheyweregettingreadytoabolishtheFedReserveandgobacktoissuingTreasuryNotesHmm.KeepinmindalltheaboveisinextremelysimpletermbutifyoudesiretoknowmoreIagainsuggestyoureadthebookTheCreaturefromJeckelIsland.ItisatrueAmericanhorrorstory.trytodownloaditongoggle1stforfreeWellIhopeIwastruetomybelovedwishesanddidntscareanyone.ItwaswrittenintheValentineMonthahhlove.Nextissuewelltalkaboutcurrenteventsandhowtheyareshapingthefuture.TheRoadtoEasyPastorWrightTheFederalReserveisneitherfederalorareserve.Itisaprivatecorporation.Letmeexplainitthisway.ByPastorRichardWrightPROPHECY 10BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015Supptingeachoerfastrongertomrow.TakecontrolNOWandPre-PlanToday.PreplanningallowsYOUtodeterminehowyourfnalarrangementswillbecarriedoutwithoutputtingtheburdenonyourfamily.303872-7422infopipkinbraswell.com6601EastColfaxAvenueDenverColorado80220StylishProcessionsReceptionFacilityOn-SiteChapelPipkinBraswell 11MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWSWeasGodspeoplearecommandedtohonorandrespectthemenandwomenwhoGodhasappointedaswatchmenoveroursouls.LetstakealookinHebrews137.RememberthemwhichhavetheruleoveryouwhohavespokenuntoyouthewordofGodwhosefaithfollowconsideringtheendoftheirconversation.NowletstakeawalkintoIThessalonians512-13.AndwebeseechyoubrethrentoknowthemwhichlaboramongyouandareoveryouintheLordandadmonishyou.Andtoesteemthemveryhighlyinlovefortheirworkssake.Andbeatpeaceamongyourselves.AsweseeinGodswordministersaretosetover.Beattheheadbethechiefrule.Nowletsjourneyinto1Timothy34Onethatrulethwellhisownhousehavinghischildreninsubjectionwithallgravity.GodhasgivenninecommandstoministersyoucanreadabouttheminITimothy31-714-1641-12and2Timothy215.WefindthataministermuststudytoshowthemselvesapproveduntoGod.NottothecongregationbutuntoGod.In1Timothy517GodtellsusthattheeldersthatrulewillbecountedworthyofdoublehonorespeciallytheywholaborintheWordanddoctrineofJesusChrist.WefindinthebookofTitus38thisisafaithfulsayingandthesethingsIwillthatthouaffirmconstantlythattheywhichhavebelievedinGodmightbecarefultomaintaingoodworks.Thesethingsaregoodandprofitableuntomen.ThethingstheministersspeakthethingsheexhortshehastheauthoritytorebukeandnomanshoulddespiseyouwillfindinTitus38.Thesethingsaregoodandprofitableuntoman.GodtellsusthatthesearetheApostlesProphetsTeachersPastorsandEvangelistsandallotherministers.YoucanfindthisinthebookofEphesians411.YouseeGodhasgivenusfivekindsofministerApostlesActs1533ProphetsActs1127EvangelistsActs2182Tim45Pastorsmentioned8timesShepherdsmentioned16timesTeachersActs131LordwhatarethedutiesofministersLetsgotoEphesians423wherewefind7dutiesPerfectthesaintsAllworkoftheministryEdifythebodyofChristUnifymeninthefaithUnifymenindoctrineCarrieMcElroyHonorandRespectMinistersSERMONContinuedonPage17 12BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015 13MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWS 14BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015BELIEVEINGOOD.MasterofDivinityDegreeandgraduateprogramsthatimmediatelyhelpyouinyourworkforgoodOnlineOn-campusHybrid 15MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWS 16BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015ReverendDr.AmbroseMiltonColumbusJr.wasbornFebruary61945inEnidOklahomatoAmbroseMiltonColumbusSr.andElizabethDarlanMoye.Hewastheirfirstbornchildofeventuallythirteenchildrenborntothisunion.InEnidOklahomaheattendedtheallblackGeorgeWashingtonCarverElementarySchoolandlatertheBookerT.WashingtonjuniorandSeniorHighSchool.KnownforhisacademicprowessbelieveitornotyoungAmbrosebegantohearthevoiceoftheLordanduntilthedayheclosedhisearthlyeyesforthelasttimehegrewtoyearnforthevoiceofhisHeavenlyFather.ThroughhisearlyschoolyearstillhislastdaysonearthJBJuniorBoyashewasaffectionatelycalledbyhisfamilyandclosefriendswasalwaysastudiousyoungman.NotmuchintosportsbutduringhisadolescenceyearshewasCaptainofallthingstheBasketballteam.SoonaftergraduatingfromDouglasHighSchoolHewasdraftedintotheUnitedStatesArmystartedhispostsecondaryeducationatOklahomaStateUniversityattheOklahomacitycampuswhilehewasworkingatTinkerAirForceBaseinOklahomaCity.Dr.AmbroseJr.servedhiscountrywithintegritywhilestationedinGermanyandSouthKorea.UponreturningtotheStateshemarriedthelovelyKarenButlerandsettledintobuildingafamilylifeinOklahomaCity.Intheearly1980sDr.AmbroseJr.followedhisparentssiblingsandotherfamilymemberstoDenverColoradohecontinuedhiseducationalpursuitswhileworkinglonghoursfortheInternalRevenueServiceforwellover15years.DuringthistimeheandhisbrotherCalvinalongwiththeirfriendJohnCarpenterfollowedtheirInspirationstocreatetheFamilyBibleInstitutelatertobecometheAspenChristianCollegeandSeminary.Helaboredwiththeirvisionfor30yearsandhasleftaGreatLegacyforthosewhowerementoredbythemtocontinueontheAspenJourney.PrecedinghimindeathwerehislovingparentsAmbroseMiltonColumbusSr.andElizabethDarlanMoyehisbrothersCalvinGaryStephenJohnandDavid.Dr.AmbrosewascalledhomebytheLordTuesdayJanuary272015whilebeingcaredforatPorterAdventistHospitalinDenver.Heissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof47yearsDarenButlerColumbushissonDereakAuroraCOandhisdaughterKarenaHopeAllenSeattleWAhissistersElizabethGaynelStephensBillyOklahomaCityOK.GwendolynShaverAlvinLittletonCO.andbrothersRobertFatandJamesofDenverCO.fourgrandchildrenEvanKatelynAmadiandQuincyandahostoffamilyandfriends.SeriouslytrustingtheLordbringsmanyblessings.Thisincludesspiritualgrowthpersonalachievementpeaceandinfluence.HowoftendoyousayItrustHimbutwereallydontbasedonouractionswetake.GodmaynotalwaysmeetourneedthewayweplanorimaginethatHewill.HowmanytimeshaveweprayedforGodtomoveinaspecificwayonlytoseeHimdosomethingcompletelyunheardofWhenIsraellanguishedinbondageinEgyptforthosemanyyearsnoonecouldhavepredictedthatGodwoulddeliverthembythehandofaneighty-year-oldfugitiveshepherdlanguishinginthewilderness.AndwhowouldhaveexpectedthecallingofGodtocomefromaburningbushSearchtheBibleandyoullseethatGodusedonlyoneburningbush.GodisnotboundtomeetourneedsaccordingtoourunderstandingbutaccordingtoHisrichesinglory.GodmovesinwaysuniquetoHimthatresultsinbringingHimglory.WhenourrelianceonGodisconstantandsteadywewillrespondtodifficultiesbyseekingHimforguidanceandstrength.InturnwewillexperiencetheHolySpiritspresenceprovisionpowerandasaresultspiritualgrowth.Welldemonstrateadepthofendurancewhileeveryoneelseisinanuproarwemightreceivealeadershippositionbeyondourperceivedabilitiesorwemightfindpleasureandsuccessindoinganunfamiliartask.WhenMarybroughtaneedtoJesusshepreparedeveryoneforHisresponse.HismothersaithuntotheservantsWhatsoeverhesaithuntoyoudoitJohn25WhenwefacetheissueoflackwetoomustbewillingtodowhateverJesustellsus.TherewasnospecificprescriptionnopreordainedunderstandingastohowJesuswouldrespondtotheneedwhentheservantsapproachedHim.Therewasonlyobedience.GodcanbringusinstructionthroughothersinthebodyorthroughHiswrittenWord.Godcanalsoinstructusbythehandofleaderstowhomweareinsubmission.WhateverthemeanswemustbereadytoobeyHisinstructionstothefull.Wemustfillthewaterpotstothebrim.Wecanleavenoroomforhumanmethods.TherecanbenodilutionofthewineofHisgrace.IfwearetosettletheissueoflackthenwemustbereadytoobeywhatevertheLordtellsustodo.IfwemixtrustinGodwithrelianceonselfourcalmdemeanorwillwaver.ButwhenoursecurityrestsinHimandweshowconvictionandaboutHispromisespeacefollows.ThenotherswillnoticethatGodhasinspiredourconfidence.AstheywatchusachieveinunexpectedwaysgrowspirituallyorexhibitinnerpeacetheyllwantwhatwehaveandwecaninfluencethemforChrist.NoIfandbutswemustbuildconfidenceinGodnotourcareernotmoneyandnotfamebutGodAndGodaloneTheLordisalwaysworthyofourOBITUARIESAllenMcCowanAmberoseMiltonAllenPaulMcCowanMay201960Feb.032015Rev.Dr.AmberoseMiltonColumbusFeb.61945Jan.272015P.M.WynnGroveBorninDenverColoradoMay201960AllenPaulMcCowanpassedfromthisearthFebruary32015.AllenissurvivedbyparentsGenevaRedwineDeBerryWillardMurrayDeBerryandFrankMcCowanJr.SiblingsFrankMcCowanIIIJanetShereeMcCowanKarenVerneeMcCordRandyMarkMcCowanTimothyWillardDeBerryandfostersistersKimRussellandJudySherman.2ndfamilyStepMotherAnnieB.McCowansiblingsFredrickFreddieMichaelandTroyMcCowanFriendsandfamilyrememberAllenasfunlovinghappygivingselflessmanwithakindsoul.AllengraduatedfromFairviewHighSchoolin1979.HelovedhistimeperforminginthetheatredepartmentandwiththeExcaliburmusicalgroup.AsanadultAllencontinuedhisinvolvementintheBoulderDenverperformingartscommunity.Psalm23TheLORDismyshepherdIshallnotwant.Hemakethmetoliedowningreenpasturesheleadethmebesidethestillwaters.Herestorethmysoulheleadethmeinthepathsofrighteousnessforhisnamessake.YeathoughIwalkthroughthevalleyoftheshadowofdeathIwillfearnoevilforthouartwithmethyrodandthystafftheycomfortme.Thoupreparestatablebeforemeinthepresenceofmineenemiesthouanointestmyheadwithoilmycuprunnethover.SurelygoodnessandmercyshallfollowmeallthedaysofmylifeandIwilldwellinthehouseoftheLORDforever.John316-1716ForGodsolovedtheworldthathegavehisonlybegottenSonthatwhosoeverbelievethinhimshouldnotperishbuthaveeverlastinglife.17ForGodsentnothisSonintotheworldtocondemntheworldbutthattheworldthroughhimmightbesaved.ObeyHisInstructionByDr.P.M.WynnGroveDr.PMWynnGroveisAssociatePastoratthePotterHouseofDenver.PMandherhus-bandPastorLeeGroveIIarethefoundersofHeavenlySentMinistries.Forcontactpleaseemailpmwynn9msn.comWhenourrelianceonGodisconstantandsteadywewillrespondtodifficultiesbyseekingHimforguidanceandstrength.ContinuedonPage17 17MARCH2015BODYOFCHRISTNEWStrust.John141LetnotyourheartbetroubledyoubelieveinGodbelievealsoinme.WemusthaveConfidenceinGodbymeditatingonHisWordknowingwhoHeisanddrawingneartoHimthroughprayer.ButwecanandwillloseourconfidencebyfocusingoncircumstancesratherthanJesusbyallowingunconfessedsininourlifeandbywhattheworldsaysaboutthisandthat.TrailswillhappentoeveryoneatsomepointandtimeWecantavoidthem.Insteadweshouldfocusonthewaytorespondtothem.TrailsinourlifedontcatchGodoffguard.Heknowsaboutthetrailsthatsonthewaybeforewedo.WehavetoobeyandtrustHim.ScriptureassuresusthattheLordknowsourlimitsandwillthereforeneverallowustobepushedortemptedbeyondourabilitytopersevere1Cor.1013Whatdoyouractionsrevealaboutyou-DoyoutrustHimDoyouhavestrongfaith.WhatwillyoudotodaytochangeyourwaveringfaithandtrustinGodPastorPMWynnGroveandPastorLeeW.GroveIIaretheFoundersofHeavenlySentMinistries.PastorPMandPastorLeeareAssociatePastorsatthePotterHouseofDenver.Forcontactpleaseemailpmwynn9msn.comorwritePastorPMTPHD9495E.FloridaAve.DenverCO80247OvercomerVictoriousCourageousZhivonneArmstrongisourHeroweareHighlightingbecauseshehasenduredtheunthinkablebuthasturnedhermiseryintoaministryandamessageofhopeforothers.Hereisherstory...AttheyoungageofthreeZhivonneArmstrongwassexuallyabusedandagainatagesevenbyaclosefamilymemberthiscausedhertodealwithemotionalturmoilandinsecurities.Shekeeptheabuseasecretuntilasiblingwasabusedandshewasforcedtotestifyincourtabouttheirabuse.Thefamilymemberwasconvictedandisnowservinga30yearsentenceallbecauseoftheCOURAGEofZhivonnehersibling.Shetestifiedincourtatruththathadneverbeenrevealedbeforemostofherfamilyostracizedher.Shewasnolongerinvitedandorwelcomedaroundthefamily.Zhivonnewaslabeledaliarandafakebyherfamily.ItwasthenshebegantoputherfocusonGodsheacceptedtheLordasherpersonalSaviorattheageof11whileattendingHouseofJoyMiracleDeliveranceCenterthenthefollowingyearshebecameamemberofFriendshipBaptistChurchofChristJesusandstayedfor19years.ThetreatmentbyfamilywasdevastatingbutZhivonnedecidedtostayfocusedandtokeepmovingtowardherdreams.AfterjoiningtwosupportgroupsforsexuallyabusedindividualsshestartedthehealingprocessbutstillkeptreachingtowardherdreamsandwaslicensedasaministerathercurrentchurchRestorationChristianFellowshipwherealongsideherhusbandsheheadsuptheyouthministry.OnemajorthingZhivonnewantedtodowasreachoutandbeaspokes-personforotherswhohavesufferedsexualabuse.SotheopportunityarosetobeacontestantinalocalpageanttitledMrs.Colorado.TheMrs.Coloradopageantfocusesonmarriedwomenwhoaregivingbacktotheircommunitiesandreachingabovebeyondtomakeadifference.Zhivonneknewthattheopportunitywasonesheneededtotakeadvantageofquicklybutwisely.SheiscurrentlyholdingthetitleofMrs.Aurora2015thistitlewilltakeherontocompeteforMrs.Colorado2015.ThepageantistakingplaceinAprilofthisyear.ThroughthepageantjourneyZhivonneisencouragingotherstoseekhelpandspeakoutaboutabuse.SheisoverjoyedtoshareherstoryandtobecompetingfortheMrs.Colorado2015pageant.Shewouldappreciatetheanysupportfromthecommunityifpossible.IfyouwantmoreinformationorwouldliketosubmitsomeonefortheHEROHIGLIGHTsectionsendinformationandpicturetoSparkleRobinsondestinyconnectionsyahoo.comZhivonneArmstrongBySparkleJ.RobinsonOvercomingHEROHIGHLIGHTSShetestifiedincourtatruththathadneverbeenrevealedbeforemostofherfamilyostracizedher.Shewasnolongerinvitedandorwelcomedaroundthefamily.Zhivonnewaslabeledaliarandafakebyherfamily.ItwasthenshebegantoputherfocusonGodTheHeroHighlightsectionisreservedforindividualswhohavefacedtraumaticeventsthathavealteredtheirlives.Theseindividualshavefacedmentalphysicalandemotionalchallenges.Inadditionsomemayhavelostalovedthroughanactofviolenceorhavesufferedextremediscrimination.OnemajorthingalloftheseindividualshaveincommonistheirabilitytoOVERCOMEandtoGIVEbacktotheircommunityallbecausethehandofGodhasguidedthemthroughtragedytotriumphAreyouordoyouknowsomeonewhoisaHEROinourcommunityIfsoletshighlightthemhereSubmissioncontactinformationisbelow.PerfectthechurchinChristBringmentomaturityinChristYouseetoomanyofusseektofindhowmanyimperfectionsfailuresandcarnaltraitswecanfindinourministersandfewseektoliftthemuptotheheightandstandardofGod.HowmanytimeshaveyouorsomeoneyouknowsaidthingslikethatministeroverthatchurchisjusttakingpeoplesmoneyorheisjustpimpingthechurchorWhydoesthepastordrivesuchanicenewcarorHaveyouseenthosesuitshewearsthehousetheyliveinHehasmorethanwehave.WellyouarerightbecauseGodsaidwheremuchisgivenmuchisrequired.Thisisfoolishtalk.LetsstopitandstarttalkingandliftingupthemenandwomenofGodfortheirlaborinChrist.TellingourfriendsandfamilyabouttheWordofGodtheyareteachingandtheLoveofGodthattheyareshowingtoeachofusandhowimportantourministersarenotonlytoberespectedbutesteemedhighlyandsuperabundantly.AndletsnotforgetthesevendutiesGodhascalledthemtodo.AnddontforgetthewarningGodsaidtousin1Chr1622totouchnotmyanointednordomyprophetanyharm.SoletsREPENTforourpartoffoolishtalkandaskyourministertoforgiveyouasIaskmineApostleRalphBeechumtoforgiveme.ForwearesoveryclosetothefinishandwedontwanttohearGodswordsfleefr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20BODYOFCHRISTNEWSMARCH2015WearehereWearehereforallofusWearehereforallofusThatswhyweareherewhywearehereWearehereNogunsmadeinHarlemButyetcrimeisaproblemHewannashotemwannarobemSinglemotherwheretheycomefromHowwegonnasavethenationWithnosupportforeducationCauserightnowitdontmakesenseRightnowitdontmakesenseLetstalkaboutourpartMyhearttoyourheartLetstalkaboutletstalkaboutlivingHadenoughofdyingNotwhatweallaboutLetsdomoregivingdomoreforgivingyeahOursoulsarebroughttogetherSothatwecouldloveeachothersisterAliciaKeysWhyWeAreHereMyDearBrothersSistersGodisnorespecterofpersonsActs1034KJVHehasmadefromONEBLOODeverynationofmentodwellonallthefaceoftheearthActs1726NKJV.ChristianGreetingstoyouyoursandallinyourareaofresponsibilityinfluence.MydearbrotherssistersrecentlyIfeltpromptedoftheLORDJesusandstillfeeldirectedofHimtoconveneaConversationwiththerespectedethnicgroupsinthecitiesofAuroraDenver.AsImentionedattheCityofAurorasKeyCommunityResponseTeamKCRTILOVEEVERYONEOFYOUINTHISROOM.Iknowtosometheymayhavebeenshockedandsurprisedatsuchastatementbutitstrue.IhavetheLoveofGodAgapeLoveinmyheartforEVERYONEirrespectiveofcolorcreedstatusnationaloriginoranyotherhumandisposition.IknowitstheLoveofGodcauseIrememberthetimewhenIdidntcaremuchforANYBODYevenmyself.QuoteBecauseofthedifferencesbetweenthevariouspeoplesmanypeopleareraceconscioustoday.Infactmuchismadeofracismintheworldtoday.HoweverwhenwecometotheBibleweareclearlytoldthatwehaveonecommonancestorandthatweallhaveoneCreatortheAlmightyGod.AlthoughtherearemanydifferentnationsintheworldalltheirpeoplesaremembersofthesameHUMANRACE.Allmenandwomenareofonekind.InthebookofActs1726wereadGodhathmadeofonebloodallnationsofmenfortodwellonallthefaceoftheearthandhathdeterminedthetimesbeforeappointedandtheboundsoftheirhabitation.AfterBabelpeoplecouldstillinterbreedfreely.WhateverNationorTribewecomefromweareHumanBeingswhohavebeencreatedintheimageofGod.WeallhavetheSameBloodi.e.asdistinctfromthebloodofanimalsetc..WehavetheSameFeelings.WeallhavebeenmadehigherthantheanimalsinthatbesideshavingabodyandasoulwehaveaspiritwhichenablesustoworshipGodandcommunewithHim.ThereisnobasisforracismintheBible.EachpersonispreciousinGodssightandallclassesofmenandwomenstandinEQUALIMPORTANCEbeforeHim.Racismhasbeengivengreateremphasissincethetheoryofevolutionappearedonthescene.Endofquote.AllthesethingsbeingconsideredIseektogathertogetherconvenerepresentativesfromthevariousethnicgroupsinthecitiesofAuroraDenvertohaveaConversationtoestablishre-establishtheUNITYofourHUMANNESS.TheprotocolsofthisconversationwillhaveALLparticipatesasEQUALSirrespectiveoftitlepositiongenderethnicityIdontuseracebecauseIseebutoneraceHumanRacestatusetc..ThethemeWeAreAllONEOncewegetbeyondthesurfaceskincolorbodyfacialfeaturesweareALLthesameOneBlood.ScientificstudyconcludesthattheresONLY0.2differencebetweenanytwopeopleFurtherIfeeldirectedtoassembletogetherthosewhorepresentthevariousethnicgroupswhoareleadersthosewhohaveinfluenceintheirrespectivecommunitiestoSit-downPrayandDiscusswayshowwemightreconcileOURHumanFamily.Notinsomesuper-facialfashionbutaREALsubstantiveway.GodsidealforthewholeofHumanityistherebeneitherJewnorGreekthereisneitherSlavenorFreethereisneitherMalenorFemaleforyouareallONEinChristJesus.Galatians328-29NKJV.ThatbeingsaidbringsmetotherequestathandwhoofYouwouldbewillingtositataroundtablewheretheresnoHeadorFeetforconversationforthepurposeoftoendeavorforthereconciliationoftheHumanFamilythatsinAuroraDenverAndwouldyoubewillingtocontactyourcolleaguesandacquaintancesofanEthnicityothersthanyoursthatyouthinkmightbeInterestedinsuchaCauseandwouldAddSubstancetotheConversation-IknowsomemightsayAreyouCrazyareyouNutsThatsImpossibleButIsayWithGodALLTHINGSarePOSSIBLEThisisnotagatheringofEGOsorhowmightIshinebutforthegoodofTheAllofUs.BecauseifthetruthbeknownWeAintAllThat.ThequestionisaskedhowmuchCommitmentThisisnotanothercommissionmeetingregularlybutanEVENTaConversation.AftertheConversationisoverwellallreturntoourrespectivecornersJcommunitiesfellowshipsassociationschurchesetc.andmodellessonslearnedvaluesappreciatedtomakeapositiveimpactdifferenceinourareasofinfluence.SopleasegiveseriousconsiderationifyouwouldliketobeapartoftheConversation.Icanbereachedatcombsalaol.comor303360-0209.TimeVenueTBD.InHISMAJESTYSSERVICEBishopCombsByBishopAlR.CombsWeAreHereForAllofUsCOMMUNITYFurtherIfeeldirectedtoassembletogetherthosewhorepresentthevariousethnicgroupswhoareleadersthosewhohaveinfluenceintheirrespectivecommunities 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