Tuesday, March 13, 2012

THE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has teamed up with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to provide transitional houses to victims of Tropical Storm Sendong in Cagayan de Oro.

Representatives of the groups signed a memorandum of agreement last week and agreed to pledge a hefty amount of $350,000 for the construction of decent temporary houses.

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Joe Curry, country representative of CRS Philippine Program, said most of the needs of the survivors like permanent shelters, food and clothing were already addressed by the government and other non-government organizations.

He said what they lack now is a dignified and convenient temporary shelters where they can stay while waiting for their permanent houses to finish.

We decided to provide them with transitional houses made of light materials in a 16 square meter land that will be constructed in three to four days for them to live conveniently, Curry said.

He said those presently living in evacuation centers will be prioritized for the temporary shelters.

Benson Misalucha, area welfare services manager of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the CRS will manage the project while they will provide for the materials and manpower.

Misalucha said those who can avail of the temporary shelters will not be chosen based on religion but those who really needs the transitional house.

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BOSTON By the end of March, the nations largest black bank could foreclose on one of Bostons historic black churches. Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church has existed for nearly 200 years, and has worshipped in its Roxbury building since 1939. And the congregation shows no signs of leaving.

Keeping The Faith

Parishioners sang and prayed much like they do on any Sunday, but this Sunday the specter of foreclosure influenced much of the service at Charles Street AME church in Roxbury.

The Rev. Gregory Groover

God is bigger than any institution, The Rev. Gregory Groover told the congregation. God can work all things out. If were faithful, and trust God, he will see us through.

You are not losing this church, Ross Martin, from the law firm of Ropes and Gray, told parishioners from the pulpit. Martin has represented the church for free over the last two years in a messy battle against OneUnited Bank.

Martin said he is trying to negotiate with the bank. Other financial institutions in the city have come forward to help.

As you all know, March 22nd is the day the bank has supposedly scheduled to have a foreclosure sale on this church and on the pastoral house and another building, Martin said. Thats still a long way in these kinds of disputes. These things come down to the last moment more often than not.

Martin asked church members to stay steadfast and strong.

It wasnt clear just how parishioners are feeling about the possibility of losing their church. Many didnt want to speak about the high-profile situation, deferring all questions to the pastor and attorney.

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THE BUILDINGS UNDER construction by the Christ Church Parish Church should provide wider service to the people living in the area.

Rector of the church, Canon Austin Carrington, made this point, speaking at a fellowship service for staff at the Community Development Department yesterday.

He said the leaders of the church were hoping to engage more in the ministry of education and training when the buildings were completed. "We are thankful for the efforts made at the level of the local community to offer courses which empower people of God, equipping persons with knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes," Carrington told the congregation.

Taking the position that some people would rather remain unskilled and unemployed and enjoy life at the expense of personal safety sometimes, Carrington said people were called to be encouragers through "our word and deed to build up and uplift others".

"There must be loving words and action - helpfulness, kindness and generosity. We have our Lord's example - one who was among us to serve and not be served.

"We are called as well to strive for unity, healing, collaboration and co-operation and to engender a sense of hope versus a sense of despair, which appears to be pervasive among our youth, and to think of life beyond the here-and-now or the idea of living for the moment," he said. The theme for the sermon was A Serving Church and Carrington said service may be inclusive of the worship of God in Jesus Christ and extend as far as the things people do on a daily basis for their fellowmen.

Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development Steve Blackett talked about the various projects the department has been involved in for 41 years with members of the congregation.

These programmes include Community Dance Fest, the Community Art Career Programme, the National Lessons Assistance Programme (NLAP) and the Community Technology Programme.

Chief Community Development Officer Sandra Greenidge, in making a presentation to the church, said its resource centre had filled a void.

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Christian Outreach Centre is attempting to stop the development of a Masters hardware megastore going ahead.

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A VERDICT is expected next week in a Toowoomba church's appeal over the construction of a new Masters hardware megastore in Middle Ridge.

Christian Outreach Centre, which owns the Christian Outreach College and Citilife Church, claims Toowoomba Regional Council wrongly gave construction company McNab approval to start construction at the site.

The church believes its objections to the development were ignored and it was being bullied into relinquishing a strip of land along the college's northern boundary.

The case was heard in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court late last week.

Citilife senior pastor Jonathan Oastler said he remained confident after the two-day hearing that the church would succeed in its appeal.

Construction of the Masters hardware megastore continues to push ahead, with McNab claiming throughout the disagreement that it has "all the relevant development permits for a material change of use, operational works and building works to commence and complete the construction works on the Hume St site".

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Services at New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith in Harrisburg begin with a half-hour or more of fervent prayer as all members drop to their knees and pray, with their foreheads pressed to the ground, that God be glorified in the life of the small Fenwick Street church.

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Despite extensive water damage to the ceiling, worshippers gather at New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith to hear the Rev. William Posley's sermon. Church members are working to raise the $10,000 needed for repairs.

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The Rev. William Posley, who works a day job in construction, says the church property has a lot of potential, but the roof is too much work for him.

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Worshippers sing and pray during services at New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith in Harrisburg. Church members are working to raise funds needed for repairs bit by bit through fundraisers.

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The roof of the New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith is rapidly decaying, with extensive water damage covering more than a third of the ceiling, exposing rotting wood and, in some places, tin shingles.

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by Jacqueline Raphael, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on March 11, 2012, Sunday

SUPPORTIVE: Archdeacon Solomon (standing centre) and church members at the site of the new St Columba Church building after yesterdays prayer session.

MIRI: The earthbreaking ceremony and piling for the first pillar for the new St Columbas Anglican Church building at Jalan Brighton took place with a simple prayer at the construction site yesterday.

The prayer session was conducted by the parish Vicar, Venerable Archdeacon Solomon Cheong.

We have carried out numerous fundraising drives among members and managed to raise about RM1.2 million to cover the construction cost.

But we are still in need of at least RM800,000 for furniture and fixtures, he told thesundaypost after the earthbreaking ceremony yesterday.

A fundraising dinner would therefore be held at Imperial Hotel on June 16 this year to raise the amount needed, followed by a carnival sales on Sept 1.The new church building expected to be completed by Nov 30 this year will have a floor area of 10,200 sq ft and could sit 1,000 parishioners.

It will have a main worship hall, altar and chancel, Lady Chapel, waiting room, vestry, arch room, gallery, patio and steeple.

St Columba Parish founded in 1922 was named after an Irish missionary in the sixth century. The first building was consecrated on March 18 that year by Bishop F S Hollis.

The second building was built in 1968 and the first building turned into a kindergarten until this day.

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Burlington Baptist Church, 1225 Hagemann Ave., will hear the pastor, Kendall Adams, give the message, "Luke 4:14-20," at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday, and his message, "Overcoming Temptation Part 2," at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Calvary Baptist Church, 2710 West Ave., will hear the Rev. Simeon give the message, "Final Instructions," at the Sunday morning service with the Scripture Acts 20:28-38. The evening service starts at 6 p.m.

Christ Episcopal Church, 623 N. Fifth St., will have a narrated Eucharist at 10 a.m. Sunday. Win Boyd will explain the Episcopal service and why the worshippers do what they do. There will not be a sermon.

CityChurch Burlington meeting at The Burlington, Third and Valley streets, second-floor ballroom, will hear Steve Youngblood speak at 10 a.m. Sunday. He will give the sermon, "The Power to Change." The first-floor Prayer Center is open from noon to 1 p.m. daily for community prayer and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 to 10 p.m. Friday for worship and intercession.

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Des Moines County Catholic Parishes are hosting Des Moines County Catholic Family Reunion, inviting those who have been away from the church to join a group from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at SS. Mary and Patrick's Parish Center, 420 W. Mount Pleasant St., West Burlington.

Faith Lutheran Church, 3109 Sunnyside Ave., will hear the Rev. Wayne Weissenbuehler's sermon, "Such a Deal!" at the 10:30 a.m. communion service Sunday. Mid-week Lenten worship with Messiah starts with supper at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Council meets at 7:45 p.m. at Messiah.

First Christian Church, 1221 Park Ave., will hear Bill McConnell speak at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday. He will give the first of a two-part sermon, "The Secrets of Spiritual Growth." A blood pressure clinic will be between services in Fellowship Hall. Crosstown High is 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

First Christian Church, 961 Walnut St., Hamilton, Ill., will show the movie, "Soul Surfer," at 7 p.m. March 16, inviting all ages for free. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

First Congregational Church, 313 N. Fourth St., will hear the Rev. Jim Francisco's sermon, "Questioning Our Faith," at the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday. Melissa Fell will speak on her recent mission trip to Haiti at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Admission is free.

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CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A local church is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars of its own money to build a public park.

Cape Christian Fellowship on Chiquita Boulevard was initially going to spend millions to expand its auditorium, but then some divine intervention had them rethink those plans.

Now, they plan on building a 100,000 square foot park.

"It'll be a fun place to come and hang out and know they are in a safe place," said Autumn Euler.

She and her four kids are looking forward to having a new place to play.

It'll be known as "Fellowship Park," built right along the property of Cape Christian Fellowship.

The park will have playgrounds, water splash area, a courtyard, an athletic field, walking trails, and an amphitheater.

"It's just a great gathering place for families. I think it's the best use of this property," said Pastor Wes Furlong.

Pastor Furlong says the initial plan was to build a $15 million expansion. But after a meeting with church leaders and taking a long look at the community, he says they changed their minds.

"We feel like this gives us the chance as a church to focus on the needs outside the walls of the church," Pastor Furlong said.

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QUEENSBURY -- A church that began in a dentists office is about to move into a new, larger building.

New Hope Community Church has grown from a Bible study group that had its first meetings in a dentists waiting room to a congregation with four worship services for attendees.

The church is finishing construction of a building at 454 Corinth Road, between West Mountain and Exit 18, which has a large open sanctuary and foyer, several rooms for a childrens ministry and a youth room for those from grades 7 to 12.

The sanctuary connects to a kitchen, and can also be used as a banquet hall.

The church sits on 11 acres, some of which will be used for its existing summer soccer clinic.

New Hope currently rents a one-story office building on Bay Road across from the Queensbury town offices, and has services overflowing with attendees.

The new building more than doubles the churchs space from 6,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet. The sanctuary, which will seat about 400 people, also opens upward with a 28-foot high ceiling inside.

The people are the church. This building is just wood, said Don Hughes, a planning team member for the church, standing Thursday inside the hollow structure.

Church leaders said the congregation relied on God, connected with the community in various outreaches and given newcomers a comfortable environment. First-timers can choose to later receive a gift from the church delivered to their home, which includes a DVD about the church, an information packet and a loaf of bread.

In 2009, the congregation held an outdoor service on the new land for a dedication ceremony.

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