tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28696900974780118812024-03-05T09:28:25.971-08:00Love Feeds,Inc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869690097478011881.post-52917564206526340212012-05-11T08:24:00.002-07:002012-05-11T08:24:28.718-07:00"Methods of Evangelism".....It has been a really long time since I posted a blog on here. I never finished talking about my whole trip to Uganda. It was hard to finish for many reasons. Love Feeds' 501c3 status is currently pending and we're praying/hoping to get an approval letter any day now. There has been some slow growth and then large bursts of growth. Satan has come so hard against us with warfare, but we shall overcome!! He hates us because we are for God!! BUT, if God is for us, who can be against us!!! Please keep us in your prayers!! As God starts bringing more vision into our ministry, Satan comes at us even harder with attacks!! We are so weak and human, but through our weaknesses, God's strength shines through!! <br />
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For those of you who may not know, I've been attending Liberty University Online since January of this year. I'm getting a Bachelor's in Religion and Intercultural Studies. I have completed 4 classes already. One of them was an evangelism class. I receieved a 100 on my "Methods of Evangelism" paper. I'm posting it here to share with anyone who would like to read it....<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><u>“Methods of Evangelism”<o:p></o:p></u></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Part
ONE – Evangelistic Method #1 – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">The Romans Road is an
“Intellectual” Method of Evangelism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
a simple, direct way to spread the good news.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Why we need salvation, how God provided salvation, how we can receive
salvation, and the results of salvation are all explained in The Romans Road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This method is a “road” through the book of
Romans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, Romans 3:23, “For all
have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (KJV)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second, Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is
death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Third, Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates his
own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fourth, Roman 10:9, “If you declare with your
mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the
dead, you will be saved.” And Romans 10:13, “Everyone who calls on the name of
the Lord will be saved.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last step
contains Romans 5:1; 8:1; 8:38-39, “Therefore, since we have been justified
through faith, we<sup> </sup></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (5:1), “Therefore, there is
now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (8:1), “For I am
convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the
present nor the future, nor any powers, <sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></sup>neither height nor depth, nor anything
else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is
in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (8:38-39)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">The Romans Road has its
advantages and disadvantages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
advantage is that it is very simple and to the point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is easy for most people to understand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was led to Christ, my pastor’s wife
read The Romans Road to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was a
child and I understood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would say that
one disadvantage to The Romans Road is that often it is too “cut and dry”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most people use the “Sinner’s Prayer” after
this method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The person witnessing
should make sure to tell the lost person that it’s not the act of saying the
prayer that saves you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be saved, you
must believe the words in your heart and confess them with your mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Part
TWO – Evangelistic Method #2 – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Servant Evangelism is a
“Relational” Method of Evangelism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Servant
Evangelism can be described as: <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Demonstrating
the kindness and grace of God by offering to</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">do some act of humble service with no strings attached.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While serving, one should also be intentional
about sharing the gospel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Christians,
we’re to follow Jesus’ example.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus
left Heaven and humbled Himself to serve mankind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matthew 20:28 says, “The Son of Man did not
come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Matthew 25:35-40, when we serve
others, we are also serving Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matthew
25:35-40 states, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was
thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me
in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></sup>I needed clothes and you clothed me, I
was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">“Then the righteous
will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and
give you something to drink? <sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></sup>When
did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When did we see you sick or in prison and go
to visit you?’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></sup>“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you,
whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine,
you did for me.” (NIV)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">There are many
advantages to Servant Evangelism, but I will just name a few.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we put love into action by serving
others, they feel loved instead of condemned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Serving others opens the door to share the gospel with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Servant Evangelism exemplifies the ministry
model of Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Philippians 2, we’re
told to have the humble servant attitude of Christ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is hard for me to see in disadvantages to
this method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do see that sometimes
Christians can get caught up in serving and lose sight of why they’re
serving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes people start taking
all the glory and praise for it, when in reality; everything we do should be
for Him and His glory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Part
THREE – Evangelistic Method #3 – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Door to Door Evangelism
is a “Confrontational” Method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>It
is also referred to as the “Door Knocking” Method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are various ways to use the Door to
Door Method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Generally, a small group of
people from a church will go door to door in their community to witness to the
unsaved, invite them to church, and pray with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some churches merge Servant Evangelism and
Door to Door together by offering acts of service when they are going door to
door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">There are some
advantages and disadvantages to the Door to Door Method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If done in the right way, it can yield great
results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When going door to door, one
must remember to always be polite and show the love of Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One disadvantage is that some people become
too aggressive with their outreach and it intimidates others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This doesn’t produce any fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, the Door to Door Method can make people
annoyed that you interrupted what they were doing at that time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people may even take it as rude.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, they don’t want to hear anything
you have to say.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Part
FOUR – Application of These Methods to Your Own Life – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">I
have used two of these three methods in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Door to Door Method was used when I was a
teenager and helped with the bus ministry at my church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went to neighborhoods throughout our city
searching for children to take to church on Sunday mornings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember the door being slammed in our
faces many times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mostly, I remember the
smiling faces we began picking up every Sunday morning for church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the children’s parents even began
attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We began seeing some of these
souls saved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few are still at that
church back in my hometown some fifteen years later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Today, the more
appropriate method that suits me is Servant Evangelism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking back I can see the signs of a
servant’s heart throughout my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
my junior year of high school I was voted “Most Dependable”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone could count on me to help them
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a few months after graduating
high school I worked in a nursing home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I grew to love serving these elderly people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eleven years, a husband and child later,
evidence of my servant’s heart reappeared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While planning our move to Nashville, TN I just knew that God had
something big for us here in ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
didn’t know the details, but I knew God did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After moving here, God led us to an amazing church that I believe has the
heart of Jesus towards the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
are all about serving people here and around the world in His name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Less than two years after moving here, God
laid it on my heart to start our non-profit ministry, Love Feeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meaning behind the name is that love
feeds needs, whatever they may be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Love Feeds Mission Statement says, “Our mission is to be
more like Christ and feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the
unclothed, look after the sick, and take in the stranger that needs a home. It
is to show the love of Jesus by meeting the needs of the impoverished,
homeless, orphaned, and less fortunate, not only here in America but around the
world.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not just about food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s about helping meet any need that a
person might have and hopefully leading them to Jesus in the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus humbled himself to serve others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe every single Christian should do
the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love reaches more people than
anything else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Non-believers don’t want
to hear how terrible they are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They need
to know that we love them and Jesus does as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we go around condemning them, they want
nothing to do with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We should just
love them like Jesus and let the Holy Spirit do His work to teach them what is
right and what is wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love covers a
multitude of sins. (I Peter 4:8)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Romans Road Method,
Beans.Rice.God, </span><a href="http://www.beansricegod.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.beansricegod.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Early, D., &
Wheelers, D. (2010). <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Evangelism Is… . </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bel Air, MD: Academx Publishing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Christian Evangelism, </span><a href="http://www.christianevangelism.net/articles/doortodoorevangelism.html"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.christianevangelism.net/articles/doortodoorevangelism.html</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869690097478011881.post-84454417243314823822011-07-11T19:11:00.000-07:002011-07-11T19:11:14.883-07:00The Long Journey to Bugabo!It's been a while since my last blog. It's been super busy around here lately. Plus, it's hard to process things from the trip and decide how/when to talk about them. I think for now i'm just going to stick to chronological order! :)<br />
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So, when I last blogged I said I would talk more about the peace I felt after the prayers that were prayed over me on Sunday. I did wake up on Monday morning with great peace. Then, things seemed to get chaotic again! I got up and got ready. I had to be at the airport here in Nashville by 11:30AM to catch a van to Atlanta. On the way to the airport I started getting a little nervous again. I called my dad and started crying, he started crying. Well, it was CRAZY trying to get to the area where the Groome Transportation van was. Guess what!?!?! I saw it and then it left right before I got to it! So, we called the HQ for Groome and they said no problem. I could get on the next van at 12:30 and still get to ATL on time! Whew! So, I said bye to my husband and son and they headed home. (Yes, there were tears by all and hubs said another prayer over me! <3 ) When the next van arrived the driver was very frustrated. He said there were 2 huge traffic jams and we may not make it in time to get to ATL for our flights! Well, I definately started praying!! We left the airport here and I was sitting next to a really nice guy from L.A. He was a director/producer of music videos and commercials. He and I chatted along the ride. It made the ride a lot better! My nerves weren't so terrible. Guess what....the traffic was completely gone!! (except the crazy ATL traffic! HAHA!) We did make it to the ATL airport in time. I met Stormy & Matt at the airport. We had a total of 11 footlockers together and then 2 carry ons each!! When it came time to board the plane, I sat down in the seat and felt complete peace wash over me!! From that point it was pure excitement!! <br />
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Stormy became sick on the flight to London. Matt and I were feeling so terrible for her. The food on the flight wasn't great for any of us, but especially her. When we arrived in London she was able to get some meds. We had an 11hour layover. All three of us put chairs together and laid down. We all tried to sleep. We did get more sleep there than we did on the plane. I washed my hair in one of the bathroom sinks. Then, it was time for our flight to Uganda!! Another 8hour flight and we'd be landing in Uganda!! WOW!! Poor Stormy was still sick during the flight but seemed to be getting better towards the end of the flight. Thank God! <br />
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So, we were about to land in Uganda!! A trip that we had planned and worked towards for 6 months!! Christie and George would be there waiting at the airport. We were so excited. When we landed we were so ready to see Christie and George. We went through customs, picked up all of our luggage, and then we saw Christie and George! George's mom was with them as well! It was awesome!! Then, the fun part of trying to get those 11 footlockers and our carryons in the van, along with ourselves !! We were like sardines but we were so happy to be there!! We stopped and had breakfast. Then headed to the village. We had no idea there was such an amazing welcome waiting on us in the village!!! Stay tuned...... ;)<br />
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Audrea :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869690097478011881.post-79770061261870661302011-06-28T14:19:00.000-07:002011-06-28T14:19:12.399-07:00Chaos Before the Journey.....I'm going to be writing several blog posts about the trip. First, I wanted to talk about some things that happened just before the trip. So, if you're interested in that part, read on! :) If not, sorry! ;)<br />
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The week before our trip was total chaos around our house! I had several people want to send packages at the last minute (did NOT mind because it meant more stuff for the village!), several things I still needed to get for the trip, and 2 big events the weekend before we left on Monday (June 13). Plus, we just moved 2-3 weeks prior to the trip and that added a bit of stress as well! Oh, who am I kidding?? A BIT of stress?? Try a LOT of stress!! HA!! <br />
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The week before our trip my husband emailed the elders/pastors of our church about the trip. He emailed them to ask for prayer for me and the trip. I went back and read the email. Oh my goodness!! Reading it just melted my heart for my husband even more!! It is awesome to read something good your spouse says about you to others!! Anyways, I had a call from one of our pastors to set up an appointment with the head missions pastor to talk about the trip and he wanted to give advice from his many experiences abroad. So, of course I agreed! :) Mick is such an awesome, loving guy!! He loves all people, everywhere!! I enjoyed the time spent talking with him and learning from him. I have agreed to another meeting with him soon. One of the greatest things he advised was an "intercessory prayer team" for us while on our trip. A HUGE THANK YOU to those who agreed to be a part of that team!! He also asked for me to come down on Sunday morning after service to be prayed over. Of course, I agreed!! You can never have too much prayer right??!!?! So, after service on Sunday (an amazing time of worship with Michael W. Smith & a great message!!) I went down for prayer. They talked with me and prayed over me. They annointed me with oil in the same way that the priests were annointed in the Old Testament when they were sent out to minister to the people. WHAT?!?! I was in awe of the prayers they prayed over me and being annointed in that way. I don't feel like i'm anywhere near a priest, pastor, or anything close!! I just took things to people in need and loved on some precious children and others while there! I guess Love is the ultimate ministry, God IS LOVE! I pray that God is pleased with me. He judges the heart, men judge through clouded windows and outward appearance!<br />
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So, as I mentioned, Michael W. Smith led worship at my church the day before our trip. I go to <a href="http://www.belmont.org/">Belmont Church</a> here in Nashville. MWS started out at our church and has a great relationship with the elders/pastors in our church. During the worship time, I spent a lot of time praying about the trip and the fears that I had. MWS said he felt God leading him to sing a song that wasn't on the set list. I'm going to post the video for it. It's called "Rise". He changed some of the lyrics up and was calling the church out to Rise and Shine and go forth. This song was definately what I needed!! I broke down. I was so overwhelmed with different emotions about the trip. After I was prayed over, I felt complete peace!! I will blog more about that peace on the journey to Uganda and about our time in Uganda soon. Love to you all!!<br />
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Audrea :)<br />
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Last Sunday I stopped by a yard sale on the way back from the store. I picked up some children's clothes for the village. As I was paying for them I told the lady what I was getting them for and asked if she'd like to donate any if she had any left when she was finished. Then her elderly husband came out and said (in his old southern grumpy voice) "Where did you say you were goin?" I told him Uganda. He said "Well, what you wanna go over there for???" I told him about having a friend (<a href="http://www.compassinmyheart.blogspot.com/">Christie Magera</a>) who is a missionary there and 2 friends and I are going to help for a little while,etc. I told him about all of the things God has done through her and her husband (<a href="http://www.ekuboministries.org/">George Magera</a>). He said "Well I wouldn't go over there! If I was goin anywhere in Africa, it'd be South Africa!" I told him that I will go wherever God sends me. Then, he said something I wasn't expecting! He said, "You know, some missionaries go over there and don't come back! They DIE!!" WOW!! Yes, I know that. I mean, i've read about things like that, saw movies about it happening. He just sounded so harsh. So, I was fighting back tears. I was trying to stay strong in front of him. I told him, "You're right but whatever God's will is, so be it!" I walked away after telling the lady thank you again. I got to my car and broke down!! The devil knows our weaknesses and uses them against us anytime he gets the chance. Then a thought occurred to me!! I would rather die doing something for God than die just sitting there!! Too many in the Body of Christ just spend their time living everyday in their little box and going to church on Sundays acting like no one else in the world exists and that God didn't command us all to spread the Gospel. They act like there's not thousands of children dying every single day from preventable causes. I'M NOT OK WITH THIS!!!!!!!!! How can any Christian be?? WAKE UP CHURCH!!! So many want to say Jesus is coming at any moment BUT we haven't completed what He has called us to do!! He said that the Gospel will be preached to every tribe, tongue, and nation. We better get busy!!! We have a LOT of work to do!!! I know that not everyone can physically go to other countries BUT you can support those who do and those who do work there!! You can make an impact on the nations for HIM!! It's not just about your neighbor next door or down the street. It's about your neighbors all around the world!! The world will know us (Christians) by our LOVE!! They will know us by how well we shine HIS love all around!! So, I leave you with a song that I'm singing....<br />
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<div align="center"></div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">"Here I Am" by Downhere</div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Sometimes your calling, comes in dream<br />
Sometimes it comes in the Spirit's breeze, <br />
You reach for the deepest part of me, <br />
And call out for the things of eternity.<br />
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But I'm a man, of dust and stains, <br />
You move in me, so I can say, <br />
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CHORUS:<br />
Here I am, Lord send me, <br />
All of my life, I make an offering, <br />
Here I am, Lord send me, <br />
Somehow my story, Is part of your plan, <br />
Here I am</div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">When setbacks and failures, and upset plans, <br />
Test my faith and leave me with empty hands, <br />
Are you not the closest when it's hardest to stand?<br />
I know that you will finish what you began.<br />
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These broken parts you redeem, <br />
Become the song, that I can sing<br />
(Chorus)<br />
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Overwhelmed by the thought of my weakness, <br />
And the fear that I'll fail you in the end, <br />
In this mess, I'm just one of the pieces, <br />
I can't put this together but you can.</div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/as8BVjPdgm8?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869690097478011881.post-40611397580852242002011-04-27T12:03:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:02:32.662-07:00Love Feeds Raffle!!<div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><i>This is the first post on the Love Feeds blog. I will start blogging about different subjects that I have passion about and that relate to the mission of Love Feeds. There will be changes to the design in the coming weeks but I wanted to get it up to help with the raffle. </i></div><br />
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Now, lets talk RAFFLE!!!!!! Prize packages are as follows...............<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IkFs6xYDvLH8Y6ZM5dHjq2mDhvxH_JOzpmoZnosoJLSPwQYULDY2ErNqro0-7BRUPM4NQrDXN_HQ6xL8P8It6K5WFpfwlulVrTJG6So6b45AyMbYZrzftAB_mh86b6UwTcQas9rp2EA/s1600/second+place+collage+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IkFs6xYDvLH8Y6ZM5dHjq2mDhvxH_JOzpmoZnosoJLSPwQYULDY2ErNqro0-7BRUPM4NQrDXN_HQ6xL8P8It6K5WFpfwlulVrTJG6So6b45AyMbYZrzftAB_mh86b6UwTcQas9rp2EA/s400/second+place+collage+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">~<a href="http://bryanandlauraadoption.blogspot.com/p/our-fundraising.html">"Gutora" adoption fundraising tee</a>, Ugandan bead necklace, and<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fields-Fatherless-Discover-Compassionate-Living/dp/0781448476/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305316891&sr=1-1"> Tom Davis' "Fields of the Fatherless"</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to add anything, let me know! Thanks!</span></div><div style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: medium; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: medium; text-align: center;">If you can't use some of the items, you can always use them as gifts to others!! :)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <br />
<div style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: medium; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can enter the raffle via the raffle button to the right of this blog. There are different options for buying "tickets" . <b>RAFFLE ENDS May 21st!! A winner will be drawn via random.org on May 22,2011!!</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>All money from the raffle will go towards funding the trip to Uganda in June. Thanks to everyone who has donated items for the raffle. Thanks to everyone for their support!! </div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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