Bill Gothard’s Institute in Life Principles (formerly known as Basic Youth)
Comes to Hampton Roads!
Bill Gothard’s Institute in Life Principles (formerly known as Basic Youth)
Comes to Hampton Roads!
Dear Pastor, Christian Brothers and Sisters,
A number of years ago, I attended an Institute in Basic Youth Principles taught by Bill Gothard. To my amazement, there were 12,000 in attendance. In retrospect, the teachings of this seminar changed my life and equipped me to help others on their walk with God. The single week of instruction has been more valuable than all my seminary education. --- John Joyner
Over the past 35 years, I have attended the Basic Life Principles seminar in many different cities, always with a large attendance made up of Christians from all denominations. I have seen the wisdom taught in this course becoming more real in my life. The course is Bible based, encouraging and challenging and will make a huge impact on your life and your family. One of the books recommended for character building is The Power of True Success. We have used this in training our children, in summer camps and church classes for years. --- Andy McFie
This same Basic Life Principles seminar is now available as a multi-week DVD course that will run for 19 sessions covering the 25 hours of instruction. This program is scheduled to start on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 5:00 pm. The location will be determined by the response received. A makeup session can be arranged if necessary. A separate class will be available for school-age children. Childcare will be available upon request.
The cost of the seminar is as follows:
Individual $60 (includes one textbook and 1 workbook)
Married Couple $95 (includes one textbook and 2 workbooks)
Alumni members-no materials free
Family members of alumni $35 (includes one workbook only)
Alumni may purchase additional workbooks for $5.00 each
Registration and fees are non-refundable and are due by November 20th.
Fees should be paid to Tidewater Church, 3810 Redmon Ct, Norfolk, VA 23518.
For questions, location and additional information, email Tidewater Church at TidewaterChurch@gmail.com or contact Andy McFie (757-237-1927) mcfie6@gmail.com or John Joyner (757-717-4380) or kree8or@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
The Koran's View of Jesus and the Bible
The Qur'an is very positive about Jesus and the Bible, and never negative about them.
Jesus in the Qur’an has at least 40 unique names, titles and qualities, including:
Jesus in the Qur’an has at least 40 unique names, titles and qualities, including:
- born of a virgin (19:20),
- Messiah (4:172),
- the blessed one (19:31),
- sinless (19:19),
- aided by the Holy Spirit (2:87),
- highly exalted (3:45),
- predestined mercy of God (19:21),
- life-giver and creator (3:49), ( Jesus does miracles!)
- Word of God (4:171)
In the Koran, Jesus is born of a virgin, is sinless and did miracles. According to the Koran, none of these things is true of Muhammed, the Prophet of Islam. This is a key fact to remember when talking to Muslims about Jesus.
The Bible is mentioned in the Qur’an hundreds of times. The Qur’an confirms it (5:46, 4:47, 3:3, etc.), and calls it inspired (16:43, 4:163), revealed by God (3:5, 4:136), given by God (6:154, 17:55, 5:46), authoritative (10:94, 2:213, 5:43, 44, 47), and unchangeable (10:64, 34, 18:27, 6:115, 15:9, 5:48).
The Bible is mentioned in the Qur’an hundreds of times. The Qur’an confirms it (5:46, 4:47, 3:3, etc.), and calls it inspired (16:43, 4:163), revealed by God (3:5, 4:136), given by God (6:154, 17:55, 5:46), authoritative (10:94, 2:213, 5:43, 44, 47), and unchangeable (10:64, 34, 18:27, 6:115, 15:9, 5:48).
It says it has light and guidance (5:46, 6:91), truth, leading and mercy (11:17, 46:12), and gives assurance of salvation (2:4). It is called the Book and Wisdom (3:48), the Clear Book (37:117), the Criterion, Shining, and the Reminder (21:48). Muslims are told they must believe in it (10:94, 16:43, 21:7, 42:5, 2:285, 4:136), and if they don’t, they are going to hell (4:136, 5:44, 45, 47, 40:69-72, 2:81, 3:11, 59:17, 35:36).
(Thanks to Scott Gore for this excellent info!)
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Free 90 Minute Webinar on Writing a Book: Tuesday, August 10th, 9:00PM Eastern.
Been thinkin’ of writing a book?
If you’ve been thinking of writing a book, I’m not surprised. Why?
Because 86% of Americans say they dream of writing a book.
Some want to write a book of their memoires. Others want to write
a book of poetry. Still others want to write a novel. And,
some want to write one of the hottest selling books on the Internet—
a cook book or recipe book.
But it’s not just about what you want to write. A larger question
is, “Why do you want to write a book?” And there are many good
reasons.
My friend, Eddie Smith, who is a best-selling author, conference
speaker and writing coach says he’s heard hundreds of them at
the writing seminars he teaches each year across America.
Eddie says, “Some want to write to fulfill a dream; some to share
their point of view. Some want to write to produce another income
stream for the family; others want to write to express themselves.
Some actually feel that writing a book is a God-calling on their
lives.”
Whatever your reason, Eddie and I invite you to attend our free
private 90-minute webinar he will teach for my subscriber base
on Tuesday, August 10th, 9:00PM Eastern.
There is absolutely no charge, and Eddie is going to give away a
valuable gift at the close of the broadcast. You must be online at
the time to win it.
“What is a webinar?” you ask. It’s an Internet seminar that you
watch on your computer screen and listen to with your computer
speakers or headphones. There's no file or program to download.
Just show up, with pencil and paper in hand.
It’s internet-TV. You’ll see Eddie and his teaching slides and
hear him teach. You’ll likely hear me as well.
Eddie will share solid, fresh, information that you've never heard
and will never hear from anyone else. He’s agreed to conduct
an extensive Q&A session at the end. Have your questions
on hand. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by....
Save the date! Mark your calendar! Set your alarm! Do what you
must, but don’t miss this event!
"How To Write A Book" Webinar
With best-selling author and writing coach, Eddie Smith
Tuesday, August 10th, 9:00PM Eastern
Register for this FREE webinar today. Goto:
http://apps.attainresponse.com/home/eddiesmith@comf5.com/FOX
Please "forward" this email to any of your friends who might
be interested in "How To Write Your Book" training. Remember,
it's FREE.
If you’ve been thinking of writing a book, I’m not surprised. Why?
Because 86% of Americans say they dream of writing a book.
Some want to write a book of their memoires. Others want to write
a book of poetry. Still others want to write a novel. And,
some want to write one of the hottest selling books on the Internet—
a cook book or recipe book.
But it’s not just about what you want to write. A larger question
is, “Why do you want to write a book?” And there are many good
reasons.
My friend, Eddie Smith, who is a best-selling author, conference
speaker and writing coach says he’s heard hundreds of them at
the writing seminars he teaches each year across America.
Eddie says, “Some want to write to fulfill a dream; some to share
their point of view. Some want to write to produce another income
stream for the family; others want to write to express themselves.
Some actually feel that writing a book is a God-calling on their
lives.”
Whatever your reason, Eddie and I invite you to attend our free
private 90-minute webinar he will teach for my subscriber base
on Tuesday, August 10th, 9:00PM Eastern.
There is absolutely no charge, and Eddie is going to give away a
valuable gift at the close of the broadcast. You must be online at
the time to win it.
“What is a webinar?” you ask. It’s an Internet seminar that you
watch on your computer screen and listen to with your computer
speakers or headphones. There's no file or program to download.
Just show up, with pencil and paper in hand.
It’s internet-TV. You’ll see Eddie and his teaching slides and
hear him teach. You’ll likely hear me as well.
Eddie will share solid, fresh, information that you've never heard
and will never hear from anyone else. He’s agreed to conduct
an extensive Q&A session at the end. Have your questions
on hand. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by....
Save the date! Mark your calendar! Set your alarm! Do what you
must, but don’t miss this event!
"How To Write A Book" Webinar
With best-selling author and writing coach, Eddie Smith
Tuesday, August 10th, 9:00PM Eastern
Register for this FREE webinar today. Goto:
http://apps.attainresponse.com/home/eddiesmith@comf5.com/FOX
Please "forward" this email to any of your friends who might
be interested in "How To Write Your Book" training. Remember,
it's FREE.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
July 4th, 2010 Declaration of God-Dependence
July 4th Declaration of God-Dependence
We hold these truths to be evident in the Bible, that God has chosen us to be His children before He made the world; that we are children of God through our whole-hearted faith in Jesus Christ His Son, our faith itself a gift from God, and that as His children, God has given us certain unalienable rights, that among these are eternal life, liberty from guilt, shame, fear, rejection, abandonment, powerlessness, hopelessness and the pursuit of a godly, fruitful Christian life building the Kingdom throughout the world.
That to secure these rights, the Father sacrificed His Son on our behalf to pay a debt we could not pay even when we were enemies of God through our sins. That whenever any form of government, commerce, culture or public opinion becomes destructive to these God-given rights, it is our duty to throw off such beliefs and to trust in the Lord with all our hearts for our future security, believing that it is the right of all believers to cast their cares and needs upon the unbreakable promises of God Who cannot lie.
We, therefore, the congregation assembled here this Lord’s Day, July 4, 2010, do solemnly publish and declare, that we are, and of right ought to be, spiritually free and God-dependent people. We chose to give up our rights to live in our own strength and chose, instead, to live by His strength and promises. We believe that he is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot earn.
And for the support of this declaration and with a firm reliance on the protection of God Our Father, Jesus our Lord and God’s Holy Spirit, we pledge to depend on God and on each other for the rest of our days on earth. ( people sign and hang signed letter in church)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Day of Prayer
Please find below a portion of that decree.
Whereas, we find ourselves in the midst of the greatest man-made environmental disaster in our history; and
Whereas, it is our heritage that as a people we have been taught not only to publicly acknowledge God for the many blessings bestowed on us but also that we are to turn to Him and seek His aid and assistance in times of distress and calamity; and
President Ronald Reagan affirmed not only that "Prayer is the mainspring of the American spirit, a fundamental tenet of our people since before the Republic was founded" but also that "Prayer is today as powerful a force in our Nation as it has ever been. We as a Nation should never forget this source of strength";
President Reagan reminded us that we "have always turned to prayer at times of crisis. We recall the moving story of George Washington kneeling in the snow at Valley Forge to ask for divine assistance when the fate of our fledgling Nation hung in the balance. And Abraham Lincoln tells us that on the eve of the Battle of Gettysburg, 'I went into my room and got down on my knees in prayer.' Never before, he added, had he prayed 'with as much earnestness"; and
President James Buchanan reminded citizens: "In this the hour of our calamity and peril, to Whom shall we resort for relief but to the God of our fathers? His omnipotent arm only can save us from the awful effects . . . let our fervent prayers ascend to His Throne."
President John Tyler said that "When a Christian people feel themselves to be overtaken by a great public calamity, it becomes them to humble themselves under the dispensation of Divine Providence, to recognize His righteous government over the children of men, to acknowledge His goodness in time past, as well as their own unworthiness, and to supplicate His merciful protection for the future";
. . . . . The Continental Congress declared that "in the hour of calamity and impending danger . . . we are peculiarly animated, with true penitence of heart, to prostrate ourselves before our great Creator and fervently to supplicate His gracious interposition for our deliverance"
I therefore call a Day of Prayer, urging citizens to pray comfort on the families of those killed in the initial blast; that God would crown with success efforts to stem the flow of escaping oil; that He would interpose to mitigate further damage and strengthen the hands of clean up crews; that He would sustain those whose livelihood is directly impacted by this tragedy; that He would preserve the health of citizens along the coastal regions; that He would comfort the minds of all citizens, reminding us that He is a strong refuge in times of trouble; that He would guide the counsels of our civil leaders and provide them with wisdom and Divinely inspired solutions to the many complex problems associated with this disaster; and that He would prevent future recurrences.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Senior Pastor Position
Restoration Church is seeking the man God has prepared to become its Senior Pastor. The church is located at 508 Fox Hill Road in Hampton, Virginia. Current Sunday morning attendance is just under 200 in a sanctuary that will hold approximately 400 people.
Full-time staff presently consists of a worship pastor and secretary with a youth pastor serving part-time. Restoration is a Southern Baptist Church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Worship services feature contemporary music; there is a thriving youth ministry, and AWANA clubs are available for younger children. The church is organized around elder rule, with the Senior Pastor serving as the lead elder. Deacons are nominated by the body to minister as servant leaders.
Doctrinally, Restoration Church stands on the inerrancy of the Bible as the inspired Word of God, the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, and the permanence of marriage between one man and one woman. The church affirms the Biblical operation of spiritual gifts and the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of God’s people.
Please contact the church for further information:
Restoration Church
508 Fox Hill Road
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: 757-851-3625
E-mail: anne@rcpb.net
Website: www.rcpb.net (under construction
Full-time staff presently consists of a worship pastor and secretary with a youth pastor serving part-time. Restoration is a Southern Baptist Church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Worship services feature contemporary music; there is a thriving youth ministry, and AWANA clubs are available for younger children. The church is organized around elder rule, with the Senior Pastor serving as the lead elder. Deacons are nominated by the body to minister as servant leaders.
Doctrinally, Restoration Church stands on the inerrancy of the Bible as the inspired Word of God, the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, and the permanence of marriage between one man and one woman. The church affirms the Biblical operation of spiritual gifts and the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of God’s people.
Please contact the church for further information:
Restoration Church
508 Fox Hill Road
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: 757-851-3625
E-mail: anne@rcpb.net
Website: www.rcpb.net (under construction
Friday, April 30, 2010
The Sneeze
THE SNEEZE
>
> They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the
> already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing .. and the
> traditional caps, they looked almost .. as grown up as they felt.
>
> Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.
>
> This class would NOT pray during the commencements----not by choice, but
> because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
>
> The principal and several students were careful to stay within the
> guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches,
> but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates
> or their families.
>
> The speeches were nice, but they were routine.....until the final speech received a standing ovation.
>
> A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for
> just a moment, and then, it happened.
>
> All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED !!!!
> The student on stage.. simply looked at the audience and said,
>
> 'GOD BLESS YOU'. And he walked off stage...
>
> The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way
> to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.
>
> This is a true story; it happened at the University of Maryland . ( Perhaps -Editor)
>
>
> They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the
> already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing .. and the
> traditional caps, they looked almost .. as grown up as they felt.
>
> Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.
>
> This class would NOT pray during the commencements----not by choice, but
> because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
>
> The principal and several students were careful to stay within the
> guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches,
> but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates
> or their families.
>
> The speeches were nice, but they were routine.....until the final speech received a standing ovation.
>
> A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for
> just a moment, and then, it happened.
>
> All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED !!!!
> The student on stage.. simply looked at the audience and said,
>
> 'GOD BLESS YOU'. And he walked off stage...
>
> The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way
> to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.
>
> This is a true story; it happened at the University of Maryland . ( Perhaps -Editor)
>
Monday, April 19, 2010
Iran: Female converts go before judge
Iran: Female converts go before judge
The silence from Iran is nerve-racking. There’s been no word on the result of last week’s court hearing for Maryam Rustampoor and Marzieh Amirizadeh – Iranian Christians who were arrested by security forces in March 2009.
Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs says that’s not unusual, but their legal strategy is. “They made the argument in court that they couldn’t be apostates because they weren’t actually Muslims. They said, ‘We were born into Muslim families, but we ourselves never made the choice to become Muslims. Therefore, we are Christians, but we are not apostates because we weren’t Muslims to begin with.’”
They were arrested March 5, 2009, on charges of anti-state activity and “taking part in illegal gatherings” because of their participation in house church activities. The anti-state charges were later dropped.
They’re still facing propagation of the Christian faith and apostasy charges, so keep praying. It’s been a test of their endurance.
According to Elam Ministries, although they have been receiving medical treatment for the past five months, they remain weak and suffer from various illnesses. The two had spent 259 days incarcerated in Evin Prison where they were reportedly subjected to psychological abuse, and their medical requests were ignored.
Despite the uncertainties, their testimony encourages other believers. Nettleton says, “They are determined to continue to be a witness for Christ, to continue to stand strong in their faith. We can pray that they’ll be encouraged in that, that they will have a sense of peace, a sense of God’s presence, and that God will provide the words for them to say when the time comes.”
Pray that the peace of God will protect Maryam and Marzieh’s hearts and minds and keep them safe. Pray that they will completely recover from their illnesses and be strong – physically, mentally and spiritually. Pray that all charges will be dropped and they will be set free.
The silence from Iran is nerve-racking. There’s been no word on the result of last week’s court hearing for Maryam Rustampoor and Marzieh Amirizadeh – Iranian Christians who were arrested by security forces in March 2009.
Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs says that’s not unusual, but their legal strategy is. “They made the argument in court that they couldn’t be apostates because they weren’t actually Muslims. They said, ‘We were born into Muslim families, but we ourselves never made the choice to become Muslims. Therefore, we are Christians, but we are not apostates because we weren’t Muslims to begin with.’”
They were arrested March 5, 2009, on charges of anti-state activity and “taking part in illegal gatherings” because of their participation in house church activities. The anti-state charges were later dropped.
They’re still facing propagation of the Christian faith and apostasy charges, so keep praying. It’s been a test of their endurance.
According to Elam Ministries, although they have been receiving medical treatment for the past five months, they remain weak and suffer from various illnesses. The two had spent 259 days incarcerated in Evin Prison where they were reportedly subjected to psychological abuse, and their medical requests were ignored.
Despite the uncertainties, their testimony encourages other believers. Nettleton says, “They are determined to continue to be a witness for Christ, to continue to stand strong in their faith. We can pray that they’ll be encouraged in that, that they will have a sense of peace, a sense of God’s presence, and that God will provide the words for them to say when the time comes.”
Pray that the peace of God will protect Maryam and Marzieh’s hearts and minds and keep them safe. Pray that they will completely recover from their illnesses and be strong – physically, mentally and spiritually. Pray that all charges will be dropped and they will be set free.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Healing Rooms Training
International Association of Healing Rooms
Healing in His Wings with Cal and Michelle Pierce
Region 11 Healing Conference
April 8-10
Peninsula Healing Rooms of Virginia
New Covenant Church
1079 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Virginia
Single Registration $30. Couple Registration $50
Register online here: www.healingroomsregion11.com.
Healing in His Wings, with Cal and Michelle Pierce and David and Tracy Ruleman, will release an anointing that advances the kingdom of heaven on earth.
During these three days there will be an increase of faith and an impartation that will empower you to minister with more authority as you follow Jesus.
Conference Schedule (click here for complete brochure.)
Thursday - April 8
7:00 PM – Opening Session, Cal Pierce
Friday - April 9
10:00 AM - David & Tracy Ruleman, Region 11 Directors
12:30 PM - Luncheon - Directors/Associate Directors
2:00 PM - Apostolic Team from Spokane
7:00 PM - Cal Pierce
Saturday - April 10
10:00 AM - Cal Pierce
12:30 PM – Luncheon for people interested in Healing Rooms- $7.00
2:00 PM - Apostolic Team from Spokane
7:00 PM - Impartation service and closing Session, Cal Pierce
Child Care will not be provided.
ALL EVENING MEETINGS ARE FREE
For more information contact:
David & Tracy Ruleman – Region 11 Directors
202-237-7926
david@healingroomsregion11.com
tracy@healingroomsregion11.com
Don & Jo Howard
757-880-5894
donniejo@verizon.net
Healing in His Wings with Cal and Michelle Pierce
Region 11 Healing Conference
April 8-10
Peninsula Healing Rooms of Virginia
New Covenant Church
1079 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Virginia
Single Registration $30. Couple Registration $50
Register online here: www.healingroomsregion11.com.
Healing in His Wings, with Cal and Michelle Pierce and David and Tracy Ruleman, will release an anointing that advances the kingdom of heaven on earth.
During these three days there will be an increase of faith and an impartation that will empower you to minister with more authority as you follow Jesus.
Conference Schedule (click here for complete brochure.)
Thursday - April 8
7:00 PM – Opening Session, Cal Pierce
Friday - April 9
10:00 AM - David & Tracy Ruleman, Region 11 Directors
12:30 PM - Luncheon - Directors/Associate Directors
2:00 PM - Apostolic Team from Spokane
7:00 PM - Cal Pierce
Saturday - April 10
10:00 AM - Cal Pierce
12:30 PM – Luncheon for people interested in Healing Rooms- $7.00
2:00 PM - Apostolic Team from Spokane
7:00 PM - Impartation service and closing Session, Cal Pierce
Child Care will not be provided.
ALL EVENING MEETINGS ARE FREE
For more information contact:
David & Tracy Ruleman – Region 11 Directors
202-237-7926
david@healingroomsregion11.com
tracy@healingroomsregion11.com
Don & Jo Howard
757-880-5894
donniejo@verizon.net
Monday, January 25, 2010
James Jordan March 2010 Schedule in Virginia Beach, VA
James Jordan Forum/Conference
Forum attenders fees (March 11 – 13, 2010):
$53 / person - Forum attender. Registration includes welcome reception on Thursday p.m. and lunch on Thursday & Friday. **Please note all other meals and lodging accommodations are not included.
Lodging Location suggestions:
Fairfield Inn: 1560 Crossways Boulevard ,Chesapeake, VA; 888-236-2427 or 757-420-1300; ask for Fatherheart Room Block; $79/night + tax USD if reservation is made before February 11, 2010 includes breakfast.
Value Place Extended Stay: $250/week + tax USD
137 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 410-0000
Days Inn: $46.75/night + tax USDincludes breakfast1433 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 547-9262
Hampton Inn: $75.66/night + tax USD includes breakfast
701 Woodlake Dr · Chesapeake - (757) 420-1550
Extended Stay of America: $55.60/night + tax USD
809 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA, 23320 (757) 523-7377
Evening Forum meetings (March 11 & 12, 2010):
Free - open to public with free will offering taken to cover expenses.
Meeting Location:
New Life Providence Church
1244 Thompkins Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Registration and payment instructions:
1. Go to: https://nlmin.readyhosting.com/donate/index.php
2. Fill in personal info on 1st page
3. Continue to 2nd page
4. Check Father forum, $53 USD
5. Continue to 3rd page and complete payment info.
Schedule:
Thursday, March 11th – 12Pm – 9PM
12 - 2 PM; lunch
2 PM : Session
6 - 7PM: Welcome reception
7 – 9 PM: Evening session
Friday, March 12th – 9.30 am to 9 pm:
9:30 AM: Session
12 – 2PM lunch
2 PM: Session
7 – 9 pm: Evening Session
Saturday, March 13th – 9.30 am to 1.00 pm:
9:30 AM: Session
"A" School (Experiencing the Father’s Love)
March 14 – 20, 2010:
Students fees
$420/person USD – A School student. Includes: tuition, materials, lunches and dinners. (beginning Sunday evening dinner through Saturday lunch) **Please note all other meals and lodging accommodations are not included.
School Location:
New Life Great Bridge
1116 Hillwell
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Lodging Location suggestions:
Fairfield Inn: 1560 Crossways Boulevard ,Chesapeake, VA; 888-236-2427 or 757-420-1300; ask for Fatherheart Room Block; $79/night + tax USD if reservation is made before February 11, 2010 includes breakfast.
Value Place Extended Stay: $250/week + tax USD
137 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 410-0006
Days Inn: $46.75/night + tax USD includes breakfast
1433 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 547-9262
Hampton Inn: $75.66/night + tax USD includes breakfast
701 Woodlake Dr · Chesapeake - (757) 420-1550
Extended Stay of America: $55.60/night + tax USD
809 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA, 23320 (757) 523-7377
Registration and payment instructions:
1. Fill out A School Application at www.fatherheart.net
2. For payment go to: https://nlmin.readyhosting.com/donate/index.php
3. Fill in personal info on 1st page
4. Continue to 2nd page
5. Check ‘A’ School – payment $420 USD
6. Continue to 3rd page and complete payment info.
Schedule::
Sunday, March 14; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Monday, March 15 – Friday, March 19th ; 9:45 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 20; 9:45 am – 12:00 pm
Forum attenders fees (March 11 – 13, 2010):
$53 / person - Forum attender. Registration includes welcome reception on Thursday p.m. and lunch on Thursday & Friday. **Please note all other meals and lodging accommodations are not included.
Lodging Location suggestions:
Fairfield Inn: 1560 Crossways Boulevard ,Chesapeake, VA; 888-236-2427 or 757-420-1300; ask for Fatherheart Room Block; $79/night + tax USD if reservation is made before February 11, 2010 includes breakfast.
Value Place Extended Stay: $250/week + tax USD
137 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 410-0000
Days Inn: $46.75/night + tax USDincludes breakfast1433 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 547-9262
Hampton Inn: $75.66/night + tax USD includes breakfast
701 Woodlake Dr · Chesapeake - (757) 420-1550
Extended Stay of America: $55.60/night + tax USD
809 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA, 23320 (757) 523-7377
Evening Forum meetings (March 11 & 12, 2010):
Free - open to public with free will offering taken to cover expenses.
Meeting Location:
New Life Providence Church
1244 Thompkins Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Registration and payment instructions:
1. Go to: https://nlmin.readyhosting.com/donate/index.php
2. Fill in personal info on 1st page
3. Continue to 2nd page
4. Check Father forum, $53 USD
5. Continue to 3rd page and complete payment info.
Schedule:
Thursday, March 11th – 12Pm – 9PM
12 - 2 PM; lunch
2 PM : Session
6 - 7PM: Welcome reception
7 – 9 PM: Evening session
Friday, March 12th – 9.30 am to 9 pm:
9:30 AM: Session
12 – 2PM lunch
2 PM: Session
7 – 9 pm: Evening Session
Saturday, March 13th – 9.30 am to 1.00 pm:
9:30 AM: Session
"A" School (Experiencing the Father’s Love)
March 14 – 20, 2010:
Students fees
$420/person USD – A School student. Includes: tuition, materials, lunches and dinners. (beginning Sunday evening dinner through Saturday lunch) **Please note all other meals and lodging accommodations are not included.
School Location:
New Life Great Bridge
1116 Hillwell
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Lodging Location suggestions:
Fairfield Inn: 1560 Crossways Boulevard ,Chesapeake, VA; 888-236-2427 or 757-420-1300; ask for Fatherheart Room Block; $79/night + tax USD if reservation is made before February 11, 2010 includes breakfast.
Value Place Extended Stay: $250/week + tax USD
137 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 410-0006
Days Inn: $46.75/night + tax USD includes breakfast
1433 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 547-9262
Hampton Inn: $75.66/night + tax USD includes breakfast
701 Woodlake Dr · Chesapeake - (757) 420-1550
Extended Stay of America: $55.60/night + tax USD
809 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA, 23320 (757) 523-7377
Registration and payment instructions:
1. Fill out A School Application at www.fatherheart.net
2. For payment go to: https://nlmin.readyhosting.com/donate/index.php
3. Fill in personal info on 1st page
4. Continue to 2nd page
5. Check ‘A’ School – payment $420 USD
6. Continue to 3rd page and complete payment info.
Schedule::
Sunday, March 14; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Monday, March 15 – Friday, March 19th ; 9:45 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 20; 9:45 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, January 18, 2010
Special Discount to the CBN.com Spiritual Gifts Webcast viewers
Dear Spiritual Gifts Viewer,
Marguerite Evans of Catch the Fire Ministry has extended a special discount to the CBN.com Spiritual Gifts Webcast viewers for the upcoming Virginia Beach CTF Conference and Equipping Schools. For viewers and attendees of the Spiritual Gifts Webcast, the fee for the Equipping Schools is $129, plus the conference registration fee of $49 when you register for the school (normally the fee is $199 plus the $49 fee for the conference with the school registration).
To take advantage of this special discount, call 919-848-3063 and mention that you are a CBN.com Spiritual Gifts Webcast viewer. You must attend one of the Equipping Schools and the Virginia Beach Catch the Fire Conference in order to receive the discount. (Please note: You will not receive this discount if you register online.)
The Virginia Beach Catch the Fire Conference will run from Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, February 20 at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. The two pre-conference Equipping Schools will run from February 14th to the 17th. See the attached brochure for details.
This year there are two equipping classes to choose from:
Kingdom Living School: Designed to give you practical tools to live your life in the fullness of all God intended for you.
Speakers include John and Carol Arnott, Gordon Robertson, Duncan and Kate Smith, David Addesa, Marguerite Evans, Frank Meadows, Travis and Ann Thigpen and Robin Tull.
RTF Issue-Focused Equipping School: This is a "hands-on" class that will focus on training you to bring God's healing to specific problems and issues in life.
Speakers will be Chester and Betsy Kylstra of the Restoring The Foundations.
Marguerite Evans of Catch the Fire Ministry has extended a special discount to the CBN.com Spiritual Gifts Webcast viewers for the upcoming Virginia Beach CTF Conference and Equipping Schools. For viewers and attendees of the Spiritual Gifts Webcast, the fee for the Equipping Schools is $129, plus the conference registration fee of $49 when you register for the school (normally the fee is $199 plus the $49 fee for the conference with the school registration).
To take advantage of this special discount, call 919-848-3063 and mention that you are a CBN.com Spiritual Gifts Webcast viewer. You must attend one of the Equipping Schools and the Virginia Beach Catch the Fire Conference in order to receive the discount. (Please note: You will not receive this discount if you register online.)
The Virginia Beach Catch the Fire Conference will run from Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, February 20 at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. The two pre-conference Equipping Schools will run from February 14th to the 17th. See the attached brochure for details.
This year there are two equipping classes to choose from:
Kingdom Living School: Designed to give you practical tools to live your life in the fullness of all God intended for you.
Speakers include John and Carol Arnott, Gordon Robertson, Duncan and Kate Smith, David Addesa, Marguerite Evans, Frank Meadows, Travis and Ann Thigpen and Robin Tull.
RTF Issue-Focused Equipping School: This is a "hands-on" class that will focus on training you to bring God's healing to specific problems and issues in life.
Speakers will be Chester and Betsy Kylstra of the Restoring The Foundations.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Geert Wilder's speech to Holland's Parliament
Geert Wilder's speech to Holland's Parliament
Madam Speaker, allow me, first, to express my sincere thanks to you personally for having planned a debate on Islam on the very day of my birthday. I could not have wished for a nicer present! Madam Speaker, approximately 1400 years ago war was declared on us by an ideology of hate and violence which arose at the time and was proclaimed by a
barbarian who called himself the Prophet Mohammed. I am referring to Islam.
Madam Speaker, let me start with the foundation of the Islamic faith, the Koran. The Koran's core theme is about the duty of all Muslims to fight non-Muslims; an Islamic Mein Kampf, in which fight means war, jihad. The Koran is above all a book of war "“ a call to butcher non-Muslims (2:191, 3:141, 4:91, 5:3), to roast them (4:56, 69:30-69:32), and to cause bloodbaths amongst them (47:4). Jews are compared to monkeys and pigs (2:65, 5:60, 7:166), while people who believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God must according to the Koran be fought (9:30).
Madam Speaker, the West has no problems with Jews or Christians, but it does have problems with Islam. It is still possible, even today, for Muslims to view the Koran, which they regard as valid for all time, as a license to kill. And that is exactly what happens. The Koran is worded in such a way that its instructions are addressed to Muslims for eternity, which includes today's Muslims. This in contrast to texts in the Bible, which is formulated as a number of historical narratives, placing events in a distant past. Let us remind ourselves that it was Muslims, not Jews or Christians, who committed the catastrophic terrorist attacks in New York, Madrid and London; and that it was no coincidence that Theo van Gogh was brutally murdered by a Muslim, Mohammed Bouyeri.
Madam Speaker, I acknowledge that there are people who call themselves Muslims and who respect our laws. My party, the Freedom Party, has nothing against such people, of course. However, the Koran does have something against them. For it is stated in the Koran in Sura 2, verse 85, that those believers who do not believe in everything the Koran states will be humiliated and receive the severest punishment; which means that they will roast in Hell. In other words, people who call themselves Muslims but who do not believe, for example, in Sura 9, verse 30, which states that Jews and Christians must be fought, or, for example, in Sura 5, verse 38, which states that the hand of a thief must be cut off, such people will be humiliated and roast in Hell. Note that it is not me who is making this up. All this can be found in the Koran. The Koran also states that Muslims who believe in only part of the Koran are in fact apostates, and we know what has to happen to apostates. They have to be killed.
Madam Speaker, the Koran is a book that incites to violence. I remind the House that the distribution of such texts is unlawful according to Article 132 of our Penal Code. In addition, the Koran incites to hatred and calls for murder and mayhem. The distribution of such texts is made punishable by Article 137(e). The Koran is therefore a highly dangerous book; a book which is completely against our legal order and our democratic institutions. In this light, it is an absolute necessity that the Koran be banned for the defence and reinforcement of our civilisation and our constitutional state. I shall propose a second-reading motion to that effect.
Madam Speaker, there is no such thing as "moderate Islam".... As Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan said the other day, and I quote, "There is no moderate or immoderate Islam. Islam is Islam and that's it".... Islam is in pursuit of dominance. It wishes to exact its imperialist agenda by force on a worldwide scale (8:39). This is clear from European history. Fortunately, the first Islamic invasion of Europe was stopped at Poitiers in 732; the second in Vienna in 1683. Madam Speaker, let us ensure that the third Islamic invasion, which is currently in full spate, will be stopped too in spite of its insidious nature and notwithstanding the fact that, in contrast to the 8th and 17th centuries, it has no need for an Islamic army because the scared "dhimmis"� in the West, also those in Dutch politics, have left their doors wide open to Islam and Muslims.
Apart from conquest, Madam Speaker, Islam is also bent on installing a totally different form of law and order, namely Sharia law. This makes Islam, apart from a religion for hundreds of millions of Muslims also, and in particular, a political ideology (with political/constitutional/Islamic basic values, etc). Islam is an ideology without any respect for others; not for Christians, not for Jews, not for non-believers and not for apostates. Islam aims to dominate, subject, kill and wage war.
Madam Speaker, the Islamic incursion must be stopped. Islam is the Trojan Horse in Europe. If we do not stop Islamification now, Eurabia and Netherabia will just be a matter of time. One century ago, there were approximately 50 Muslims in the Netherlands. Today, there are about 1 million Muslims in this country. Where will it end? We are heading for the end of European and Dutch civilization as we know it.
Madam Speaker, allow me, first, to express my sincere thanks to you personally for having planned a debate on Islam on the very day of my birthday. I could not have wished for a nicer present! Madam Speaker, approximately 1400 years ago war was declared on us by an ideology of hate and violence which arose at the time and was proclaimed by a
barbarian who called himself the Prophet Mohammed. I am referring to Islam.
Madam Speaker, let me start with the foundation of the Islamic faith, the Koran. The Koran's core theme is about the duty of all Muslims to fight non-Muslims; an Islamic Mein Kampf, in which fight means war, jihad. The Koran is above all a book of war "“ a call to butcher non-Muslims (2:191, 3:141, 4:91, 5:3), to roast them (4:56, 69:30-69:32), and to cause bloodbaths amongst them (47:4). Jews are compared to monkeys and pigs (2:65, 5:60, 7:166), while people who believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God must according to the Koran be fought (9:30).
Madam Speaker, the West has no problems with Jews or Christians, but it does have problems with Islam. It is still possible, even today, for Muslims to view the Koran, which they regard as valid for all time, as a license to kill. And that is exactly what happens. The Koran is worded in such a way that its instructions are addressed to Muslims for eternity, which includes today's Muslims. This in contrast to texts in the Bible, which is formulated as a number of historical narratives, placing events in a distant past. Let us remind ourselves that it was Muslims, not Jews or Christians, who committed the catastrophic terrorist attacks in New York, Madrid and London; and that it was no coincidence that Theo van Gogh was brutally murdered by a Muslim, Mohammed Bouyeri.
Madam Speaker, I acknowledge that there are people who call themselves Muslims and who respect our laws. My party, the Freedom Party, has nothing against such people, of course. However, the Koran does have something against them. For it is stated in the Koran in Sura 2, verse 85, that those believers who do not believe in everything the Koran states will be humiliated and receive the severest punishment; which means that they will roast in Hell. In other words, people who call themselves Muslims but who do not believe, for example, in Sura 9, verse 30, which states that Jews and Christians must be fought, or, for example, in Sura 5, verse 38, which states that the hand of a thief must be cut off, such people will be humiliated and roast in Hell. Note that it is not me who is making this up. All this can be found in the Koran. The Koran also states that Muslims who believe in only part of the Koran are in fact apostates, and we know what has to happen to apostates. They have to be killed.
Madam Speaker, the Koran is a book that incites to violence. I remind the House that the distribution of such texts is unlawful according to Article 132 of our Penal Code. In addition, the Koran incites to hatred and calls for murder and mayhem. The distribution of such texts is made punishable by Article 137(e). The Koran is therefore a highly dangerous book; a book which is completely against our legal order and our democratic institutions. In this light, it is an absolute necessity that the Koran be banned for the defence and reinforcement of our civilisation and our constitutional state. I shall propose a second-reading motion to that effect.
Madam Speaker, there is no such thing as "moderate Islam".... As Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan said the other day, and I quote, "There is no moderate or immoderate Islam. Islam is Islam and that's it".... Islam is in pursuit of dominance. It wishes to exact its imperialist agenda by force on a worldwide scale (8:39). This is clear from European history. Fortunately, the first Islamic invasion of Europe was stopped at Poitiers in 732; the second in Vienna in 1683. Madam Speaker, let us ensure that the third Islamic invasion, which is currently in full spate, will be stopped too in spite of its insidious nature and notwithstanding the fact that, in contrast to the 8th and 17th centuries, it has no need for an Islamic army because the scared "dhimmis"� in the West, also those in Dutch politics, have left their doors wide open to Islam and Muslims.
Apart from conquest, Madam Speaker, Islam is also bent on installing a totally different form of law and order, namely Sharia law. This makes Islam, apart from a religion for hundreds of millions of Muslims also, and in particular, a political ideology (with political/constitutional/Islamic basic values, etc). Islam is an ideology without any respect for others; not for Christians, not for Jews, not for non-believers and not for apostates. Islam aims to dominate, subject, kill and wage war.
Madam Speaker, the Islamic incursion must be stopped. Islam is the Trojan Horse in Europe. If we do not stop Islamification now, Eurabia and Netherabia will just be a matter of time. One century ago, there were approximately 50 Muslims in the Netherlands. Today, there are about 1 million Muslims in this country. Where will it end? We are heading for the end of European and Dutch civilization as we know it.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Tips for Dealing with Real and Fake Census Workers
2010 Census to Begin
WARNING: 2010 Census - Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers by Susan Johnson
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than
140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social
Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.. No Acorn worker should approach you
saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit www.bbb.org
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
WARNING: 2010 Census - Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers by Susan Johnson
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than
140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social
Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.. No Acorn worker should approach you
saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit www.bbb.org
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Monday, January 4, 2010
OB wants Volunteers to Help rebuild local church ministry
Dear Operation Blessing Strike Team Members,
In November, remnants of Hurricane Ida caused flash flooding which devastated a local food bank at New Life Christian Center in Norfolk, VA. This food bank sits in the middle of a poverty stricken area of Norfolk known as East Oceanview. Operation Blessing has been helping to rebuild two buildings, including The Storehouse (food bank), to help New Life continue to reach hundreds each month. We are looking for volunteers to help us! There is much to be done and everyday that goes by without the project being completed is another day that the church is unable to function as it once did. Help us bring this church back to life and bless them with what they need to serve those in their community.
Could you help us by recruiting a team of 2 or more to volunteer with us over the next several weeks?...the sooner the better! Each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt and lunch will be provided by us. Since this disaster is in our home network, we will not be providing lodging. Each volunteer counts, so even if you can only volunteer one day, your service would be greatly appreciated!
The basic information is as follows:
Volunteers 18 or older meet @
3921 Pleasant Ave Norfolk, VA 23518
(We will make exceptions for those who are 16 - 17 yrs. with an accompanying parent or leader.
Please call Hailey to discuss the release / consent forms that will be required before arriving at the site.)
Monday - Saturday @ 8:00AM until 4:30PM (Lunch will be provided)
December 31st – January 23rd.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to arriving so we may plan for your arrival.
To Register or For More Details:
Call us @ 757.226.3407 or email us at volunteer@ob.org
Type of Work:
Construction and Remodeling
Thank you for your faithfulness in volunteering with us as we respond to disasters at home and around the nation! We could not impact as many lives without YOU!
Hailey Saenz
National Volunteer & Programs Manager
Operation Blessing International
U.S. Disaster Relief
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
work phone: 757-226-3407
work cell: 757-284-9163
email: hailey_ob@yahoo.com or hailey.saenz@ob.org
In November, remnants of Hurricane Ida caused flash flooding which devastated a local food bank at New Life Christian Center in Norfolk, VA. This food bank sits in the middle of a poverty stricken area of Norfolk known as East Oceanview. Operation Blessing has been helping to rebuild two buildings, including The Storehouse (food bank), to help New Life continue to reach hundreds each month. We are looking for volunteers to help us! There is much to be done and everyday that goes by without the project being completed is another day that the church is unable to function as it once did. Help us bring this church back to life and bless them with what they need to serve those in their community.
Could you help us by recruiting a team of 2 or more to volunteer with us over the next several weeks?...the sooner the better! Each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt and lunch will be provided by us. Since this disaster is in our home network, we will not be providing lodging. Each volunteer counts, so even if you can only volunteer one day, your service would be greatly appreciated!
The basic information is as follows:
Volunteers 18 or older meet @
3921 Pleasant Ave Norfolk, VA 23518
(We will make exceptions for those who are 16 - 17 yrs. with an accompanying parent or leader.
Please call Hailey to discuss the release / consent forms that will be required before arriving at the site.)
Monday - Saturday @ 8:00AM until 4:30PM (Lunch will be provided)
December 31st – January 23rd.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to arriving so we may plan for your arrival.
To Register or For More Details:
Call us @ 757.226.3407 or email us at volunteer@ob.org
Type of Work:
Construction and Remodeling
Thank you for your faithfulness in volunteering with us as we respond to disasters at home and around the nation! We could not impact as many lives without YOU!
Hailey Saenz
National Volunteer & Programs Manager
Operation Blessing International
U.S. Disaster Relief
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
work phone: 757-226-3407
work cell: 757-284-9163
email: hailey_ob@yahoo.com or hailey.saenz@ob.org
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Christmas in Panama: From a wonderful Panamanian lady in our church
Hi, to everyone:
I have compiled some of the Christmas traditions in Panama
Christmas greeting in Panama is known as “ Feliz Navidad”. Spending Christmas in Panama is a season to be around our family and friends. Most Panamanian festivities occur during Christmas time, such as the arrival of summer. December is by far one of the busiest month in many countries around the world, and in Panama, things are not different
In Panama, the preparations for the busy Christmas season really begins in November. Once the mes patrio (patriotic month) celebrating Panama´s independence days passes, major banks and businesses replace the red, white and blue banners and flags with red and white, competing to have the best Christmas or nativity scene on their premises or rooftops, hoping to usher in the year end festivities. In addition, department stores start setting up their Christmas displays in their store fronts amd playing Christmas carols over their sound systems, hoping to lure in those early Christmas gift shoppers.
The beginning of the Christmas season is marked by the lighting of the Christmas trees, when Panama City's Mayor makes an open invitation to the Parque Urraca on Balboa Ave., and also at many of the Banks headquarters, malls and hotels follow. Newspaper ads inundate all major newspapers inviting families to chime in and indulge in all the festivities, including gifts and candies for the kids.
Many companies start sending gift baskets to clients and smaller gifts to clerks, receptionists and secretaries. Even employees join in the gift giving playing secret santas, accompanied by an annual company dinner or get together, usually at a restaurant or someone´s home. The famous Club payments play a big part of gift giving. This is where banks make available their clients Christmas savings accounts, available only until the end of the year. For those who have difficulties keeping their savings untouched, this is a good deal.
A unique aspect of Christmas in Panama is the celebration of Mother's Day, also in December. Panama may well be the only country in the world celebrating it in December. But it does! December 8th is another holiday for this already busy month. Mothers receive serenatas.
For stores that sell indoor and outdoor paint, this is also a busy time of the year, as many families do their best to ready their homes for the celebrations, family visits and parties. Remember Dec 15th is the beginning of the summer in Panama and most families traditionally like to receive the new year with a newly painted house and painters are more than eager to get that extra cash.
By this time of the year, if you didn´t book a hall for your Christmas celebration, it´s probably too late. Companies book several months in advance to celebrate their Christmas parties, which include fancy dinners, maybe a dance, gift giving, a raffle for the big prize, announcements and employee recognitions.
In case you didn't know, 99% of all Panama's employees get paid on the 30th and the 15th of every month. If you plan to go shopping, to the bank or the grocery stores, make sure you avoid going between the 29th and the 1st, and the between 14th and 16th of every month. It's hectic. Trust me!! Even more because by law, companies pay what in Spanish is called 'décimo tercer mes', a 13th month bonus. They take the monthly salary, divide it by 3 and pay 1/3 in April, 1/3 in August and the last 1/3 in December. You can only imagine how everybody anxiously await this extra cash.
And with money in the pockets, here comes the Teleton. An annual fundraising organized by Club 20-30. Every year, Panamanians share our wealth to benefit needed children. Every year, on the second week of December, the telethon 20-30 takes place in Panama City. This telethon is a fundraising telethon sponsored by Club Activo 20-30 of Panama since 1980. The telethon is broadcasted for 27 consecutive hours. Proceeds from this telethon are used to fund projects to enable impoverished families to become self-sufficient. The goal increases every year and Panamanians always manage to reach it.
On December 24th, most banks, offices and government agencies close at noon. By now, beauty sallons are full swing and kitchens witness the cooking and the baking of the many dishes to be served at night. That's rigth! Panamanians have their Christmas dinner during Christmas eve. What is it served? On this occasion, the Panamanians serve some of their traditional food, such as pavo, which is Turkey; relleno, meaning stuffing; arroz dulce, and tamales which consists of a cornmeal made into a paste with Arturo sauce, prunes, capers, meats, and spices wrapped in plantain leaves and boiled. It will definitely vary from house to house, and even from Province to Province, but you can assure that tamales is by far a traditional dish served throughout the country. Other Panamanian Christmas foods are ham, potato salad with beets and .rosca (soft egg-bread braided and baked in a wreath shape), and Bowls of fruit containing grapes, apples and bananas decorate the Christmas tables. The most popular dessert from the Panamanian cuisine in Christmas is represented by fruicakes.
At 10:00 p.m., in most homes, it's time for Christmas mass for those of the Catholic faith. This tradition takes them to Church at this time to then go home and share a meal and serve the spirits.
At mid night gifts are given to each family member and in some occasions people rather wait until the next day to open them.
Also, around 12:00 midnight, with the sound of firecrackers ringing through the air, the festivities are just beginning... so if you plan to sleep early, you may need to plan ahead..but for Party lovers, you´ve come to the right place. Many will stay out all night, bringing in the new day, where the celebrations continue.
On the morning of Christmas people go to the church to offer prayers. The rest of the day is spent by making fun, eating special foods and visiting far off friends and families.
For us Panamanians, Christmas is something to do more with family. The Panamanian culture tends to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. One difference in our Christmas is the abundance of manger scenes. Jesus is actually a part of Christmas in Panama. There is a type of friendly competition among neighborhoods to see who makes the best birth nativity display for Jesus.
High end Panamanian families tend to travel to their beach houses with their entire family and sometimes close friends. Middle income families tend to do the same or in some cases “house hopping” is their option.
Panamanians love to decorate. The way large banks and insurance buildings on “Calle 50” (50th Street) decorate… you’d think you were on 5th Ave. in New York City! The lights Christmas parades are fantastic. Areas in Panama City such as the Banking district (Obarrio, Calle 50 and Marbella) are recommended to see in order to appreciate the beauty of high income entity nativity displays.
December is also time for the Posadas (Christmas Caroling). where community groups and church goers organize small groups and choose children to represent Mary and Joseph, angels and sheperds. They agree in what houses to stop and ask for 'hospice' for Mary and Joseph. These house owners are supposed to say no and the group sings from house to house until they arrive to the 'one' that will take them in and will grant them 'posada'. Songs are sang and prayers are shared before the hosts bring out goodies for the kids. In Panama, Christmas music iis called "villancicos".
The 20th of the month brings in a different kind of spirit, as some groups remember this day as the 'Día de la Invasión' (Invasion Day), when the US troops arrived with the sole purpose of taking Noriega out of Panama, and in this attempt many died and are rememberd every year.
Third week in this last month, kids are out of most public schools and this means one more thing to add to December: Graduations. 6th and 12th graders walk to receive their diplomas, friends and relatives buy graduation gifts and moms go frantic preparing their kids' graduation family party.
By now shoppers are stressed. Stores open until late. Some store open until 1:00 a.m. for the three weekends before Christmas. Every where you look there are people shopping.
Lots of singing, dancing and fun surrounds the Christmas and New Year in Panama. During the Christmas and New Year Eves, local and international bands perform at hotels and night clubs.
We also love presents! Panamanians love beautifully wrapped gifts. We are a generous people who both love to give and receive. In every store, there are section where our gifts are wrapped for free. If you don't have patience to wait to wrap your gifts, you just have to ask for yards of wrapping papers and bows.
The American influence with the building of the Canal Zone changed the holidays into a mixture of Panamanian and American traditions. As a consequence of that, Panamanians love to embellish our outdoor lawns and yards with lights and decorative crafts. During Christmas, our houses are decorative. Floodlighting combined with spotlighting in shrubbery is common, with the traditional stars above sharing attention with the lighted Christmas trees in the yard. Icicles lights are very popular lights that are used to form a backdrop for an angelic choir. Synthetic snowmen, elves and gnomes or a Nativity Christmas scene heightens the outdoor decorations. It is a Christmas tradition to visit neighborhoods like Villa Lucre, Brisas del Golf, Obarrio, Calle Belen, Albrook to appreciate the creativity of our houses.
In Panama, Christmas trees are very important. A Christmas tree is the center of attraction in most houses. It is decorated with the traditional lights, angel treetop, icicles, and other Christmas ornaments. Every Panamanian longs to have a fresh fir or pine tree in his living room, no matter what the cost The price range of Christmas trees is from $15.00 to $75.00. We dismantled our Christmas trees on January 6th.
Here are some interesting facts:
Panama is the third largest “consumer” of cut Christmas trees, behind the United States and Canada.
An estimated 90% of Panamanian homes will have either a fresh cut or an artificial Christmas tree.
75,000 cut fir or pine Christmas trees will be imported this year.
There are at least 500,000 families in Panama (population slightly over 3 million).
In December, the mayor of Panama City organized a Christmas Parade that gathers kids, teenagers, and adults from all around the country. This annual parade is a special occasion for all Panamanian families to gather and enjoy the beauty of this magical event and time of year. In addition, round 12,000 children from different poor areas of the city re the guests of honor to a VIP pre-party in Parque Urracá, which included shows, artist presentations, lots of different foods, and gifts and candies for the kids. A lot of toys are distributed to kids who otherwise might not have received anything for Christmas. Those who can't make it in person can watch the parade live on TV.
This festive parade started in Parque Urracá, as it does every year. It continued over to Avenida Balboa, then to Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia and on to Calle 50, ending at Via Porras with a sparkling show of fireworks. Along the way spectators enjoyed floats (representing corporations, churches, schools, and government entities) and local bands, all celebrating the theme "Christmas Spirit." Every year the floats are decorated in traditional Panamanian styles, and people in the parade dress in "polleras" (the typical women's dress style) and "montunos" (the typical men's style). The drummers (firefighters, policemen and high school students) keep the crowds entertained by swinging the drums around their necks a couple of times and then picking up again where they left off, drumming while marching.
In Panama, there is a Christmas tradition, called the muñecos that are displayed along the roads of West Panama after Christmas' Eve until New Year's Eve. Muñecos are effigies that are burned in New Year's bonfire parties. It's an old tradition of the rural area of Panama that was dying out until some local governments and legislator Arturo Araúz stepped forward to sponsor contests, with cash prizes for the best muñecos. The best muñecos can be appreciated in the districts of Capira, Chame and San Carlos.
Political figure, entertainers, historical characters and ordinary people in typical garb are frequent subjects.
Although Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the other big holiday in Panama is Epiphany - or Dia de los Reyes (Kings Day), when children get presents.
Christmas music is often
I recently came across an article that listed Panamanians as the fourth happiest people in the world. The study was done by the British think-tank New Economics Foundation (NEF), a group that puts together a Happy Planet Index every year, and they do so by evaluating a population's satisfaction, life expectation, and environmental footprint. A pretty legit census.
As traditions may vary from country to country, dishes, times of celebrations and traditions may be vary from country to country, but one thing is certain, in Panama, many look inward, with some experiencing feelings of happiness and togetherness and in the end...a time to prepare for what the next year may bring!
I guess you’ve figured out that Christmas is important in Panama and why we are the fourth happiest people in this world. Que viva Panama
I have compiled some of the Christmas traditions in Panama
Christmas greeting in Panama is known as “ Feliz Navidad”. Spending Christmas in Panama is a season to be around our family and friends. Most Panamanian festivities occur during Christmas time, such as the arrival of summer. December is by far one of the busiest month in many countries around the world, and in Panama, things are not different
In Panama, the preparations for the busy Christmas season really begins in November. Once the mes patrio (patriotic month) celebrating Panama´s independence days passes, major banks and businesses replace the red, white and blue banners and flags with red and white, competing to have the best Christmas or nativity scene on their premises or rooftops, hoping to usher in the year end festivities. In addition, department stores start setting up their Christmas displays in their store fronts amd playing Christmas carols over their sound systems, hoping to lure in those early Christmas gift shoppers.
The beginning of the Christmas season is marked by the lighting of the Christmas trees, when Panama City's Mayor makes an open invitation to the Parque Urraca on Balboa Ave., and also at many of the Banks headquarters, malls and hotels follow. Newspaper ads inundate all major newspapers inviting families to chime in and indulge in all the festivities, including gifts and candies for the kids.
Many companies start sending gift baskets to clients and smaller gifts to clerks, receptionists and secretaries. Even employees join in the gift giving playing secret santas, accompanied by an annual company dinner or get together, usually at a restaurant or someone´s home. The famous Club payments play a big part of gift giving. This is where banks make available their clients Christmas savings accounts, available only until the end of the year. For those who have difficulties keeping their savings untouched, this is a good deal.
A unique aspect of Christmas in Panama is the celebration of Mother's Day, also in December. Panama may well be the only country in the world celebrating it in December. But it does! December 8th is another holiday for this already busy month. Mothers receive serenatas.
For stores that sell indoor and outdoor paint, this is also a busy time of the year, as many families do their best to ready their homes for the celebrations, family visits and parties. Remember Dec 15th is the beginning of the summer in Panama and most families traditionally like to receive the new year with a newly painted house and painters are more than eager to get that extra cash.
By this time of the year, if you didn´t book a hall for your Christmas celebration, it´s probably too late. Companies book several months in advance to celebrate their Christmas parties, which include fancy dinners, maybe a dance, gift giving, a raffle for the big prize, announcements and employee recognitions.
In case you didn't know, 99% of all Panama's employees get paid on the 30th and the 15th of every month. If you plan to go shopping, to the bank or the grocery stores, make sure you avoid going between the 29th and the 1st, and the between 14th and 16th of every month. It's hectic. Trust me!! Even more because by law, companies pay what in Spanish is called 'décimo tercer mes', a 13th month bonus. They take the monthly salary, divide it by 3 and pay 1/3 in April, 1/3 in August and the last 1/3 in December. You can only imagine how everybody anxiously await this extra cash.
And with money in the pockets, here comes the Teleton. An annual fundraising organized by Club 20-30. Every year, Panamanians share our wealth to benefit needed children. Every year, on the second week of December, the telethon 20-30 takes place in Panama City. This telethon is a fundraising telethon sponsored by Club Activo 20-30 of Panama since 1980. The telethon is broadcasted for 27 consecutive hours. Proceeds from this telethon are used to fund projects to enable impoverished families to become self-sufficient. The goal increases every year and Panamanians always manage to reach it.
On December 24th, most banks, offices and government agencies close at noon. By now, beauty sallons are full swing and kitchens witness the cooking and the baking of the many dishes to be served at night. That's rigth! Panamanians have their Christmas dinner during Christmas eve. What is it served? On this occasion, the Panamanians serve some of their traditional food, such as pavo, which is Turkey; relleno, meaning stuffing; arroz dulce, and tamales which consists of a cornmeal made into a paste with Arturo sauce, prunes, capers, meats, and spices wrapped in plantain leaves and boiled. It will definitely vary from house to house, and even from Province to Province, but you can assure that tamales is by far a traditional dish served throughout the country. Other Panamanian Christmas foods are ham, potato salad with beets and .rosca (soft egg-bread braided and baked in a wreath shape), and Bowls of fruit containing grapes, apples and bananas decorate the Christmas tables. The most popular dessert from the Panamanian cuisine in Christmas is represented by fruicakes.
At 10:00 p.m., in most homes, it's time for Christmas mass for those of the Catholic faith. This tradition takes them to Church at this time to then go home and share a meal and serve the spirits.
At mid night gifts are given to each family member and in some occasions people rather wait until the next day to open them.
Also, around 12:00 midnight, with the sound of firecrackers ringing through the air, the festivities are just beginning... so if you plan to sleep early, you may need to plan ahead..but for Party lovers, you´ve come to the right place. Many will stay out all night, bringing in the new day, where the celebrations continue.
On the morning of Christmas people go to the church to offer prayers. The rest of the day is spent by making fun, eating special foods and visiting far off friends and families.
For us Panamanians, Christmas is something to do more with family. The Panamanian culture tends to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. One difference in our Christmas is the abundance of manger scenes. Jesus is actually a part of Christmas in Panama. There is a type of friendly competition among neighborhoods to see who makes the best birth nativity display for Jesus.
High end Panamanian families tend to travel to their beach houses with their entire family and sometimes close friends. Middle income families tend to do the same or in some cases “house hopping” is their option.
Panamanians love to decorate. The way large banks and insurance buildings on “Calle 50” (50th Street) decorate… you’d think you were on 5th Ave. in New York City! The lights Christmas parades are fantastic. Areas in Panama City such as the Banking district (Obarrio, Calle 50 and Marbella) are recommended to see in order to appreciate the beauty of high income entity nativity displays.
December is also time for the Posadas (Christmas Caroling). where community groups and church goers organize small groups and choose children to represent Mary and Joseph, angels and sheperds. They agree in what houses to stop and ask for 'hospice' for Mary and Joseph. These house owners are supposed to say no and the group sings from house to house until they arrive to the 'one' that will take them in and will grant them 'posada'. Songs are sang and prayers are shared before the hosts bring out goodies for the kids. In Panama, Christmas music iis called "villancicos".
The 20th of the month brings in a different kind of spirit, as some groups remember this day as the 'Día de la Invasión' (Invasion Day), when the US troops arrived with the sole purpose of taking Noriega out of Panama, and in this attempt many died and are rememberd every year.
Third week in this last month, kids are out of most public schools and this means one more thing to add to December: Graduations. 6th and 12th graders walk to receive their diplomas, friends and relatives buy graduation gifts and moms go frantic preparing their kids' graduation family party.
By now shoppers are stressed. Stores open until late. Some store open until 1:00 a.m. for the three weekends before Christmas. Every where you look there are people shopping.
Lots of singing, dancing and fun surrounds the Christmas and New Year in Panama. During the Christmas and New Year Eves, local and international bands perform at hotels and night clubs.
We also love presents! Panamanians love beautifully wrapped gifts. We are a generous people who both love to give and receive. In every store, there are section where our gifts are wrapped for free. If you don't have patience to wait to wrap your gifts, you just have to ask for yards of wrapping papers and bows.
The American influence with the building of the Canal Zone changed the holidays into a mixture of Panamanian and American traditions. As a consequence of that, Panamanians love to embellish our outdoor lawns and yards with lights and decorative crafts. During Christmas, our houses are decorative. Floodlighting combined with spotlighting in shrubbery is common, with the traditional stars above sharing attention with the lighted Christmas trees in the yard. Icicles lights are very popular lights that are used to form a backdrop for an angelic choir. Synthetic snowmen, elves and gnomes or a Nativity Christmas scene heightens the outdoor decorations. It is a Christmas tradition to visit neighborhoods like Villa Lucre, Brisas del Golf, Obarrio, Calle Belen, Albrook to appreciate the creativity of our houses.
In Panama, Christmas trees are very important. A Christmas tree is the center of attraction in most houses. It is decorated with the traditional lights, angel treetop, icicles, and other Christmas ornaments. Every Panamanian longs to have a fresh fir or pine tree in his living room, no matter what the cost The price range of Christmas trees is from $15.00 to $75.00. We dismantled our Christmas trees on January 6th.
Here are some interesting facts:
Panama is the third largest “consumer” of cut Christmas trees, behind the United States and Canada.
An estimated 90% of Panamanian homes will have either a fresh cut or an artificial Christmas tree.
75,000 cut fir or pine Christmas trees will be imported this year.
There are at least 500,000 families in Panama (population slightly over 3 million).
In December, the mayor of Panama City organized a Christmas Parade that gathers kids, teenagers, and adults from all around the country. This annual parade is a special occasion for all Panamanian families to gather and enjoy the beauty of this magical event and time of year. In addition, round 12,000 children from different poor areas of the city re the guests of honor to a VIP pre-party in Parque Urracá, which included shows, artist presentations, lots of different foods, and gifts and candies for the kids. A lot of toys are distributed to kids who otherwise might not have received anything for Christmas. Those who can't make it in person can watch the parade live on TV.
This festive parade started in Parque Urracá, as it does every year. It continued over to Avenida Balboa, then to Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia and on to Calle 50, ending at Via Porras with a sparkling show of fireworks. Along the way spectators enjoyed floats (representing corporations, churches, schools, and government entities) and local bands, all celebrating the theme "Christmas Spirit." Every year the floats are decorated in traditional Panamanian styles, and people in the parade dress in "polleras" (the typical women's dress style) and "montunos" (the typical men's style). The drummers (firefighters, policemen and high school students) keep the crowds entertained by swinging the drums around their necks a couple of times and then picking up again where they left off, drumming while marching.
In Panama, there is a Christmas tradition, called the muñecos that are displayed along the roads of West Panama after Christmas' Eve until New Year's Eve. Muñecos are effigies that are burned in New Year's bonfire parties. It's an old tradition of the rural area of Panama that was dying out until some local governments and legislator Arturo Araúz stepped forward to sponsor contests, with cash prizes for the best muñecos. The best muñecos can be appreciated in the districts of Capira, Chame and San Carlos.
Political figure, entertainers, historical characters and ordinary people in typical garb are frequent subjects.
Although Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the other big holiday in Panama is Epiphany - or Dia de los Reyes (Kings Day), when children get presents.
Christmas music is often
I recently came across an article that listed Panamanians as the fourth happiest people in the world. The study was done by the British think-tank New Economics Foundation (NEF), a group that puts together a Happy Planet Index every year, and they do so by evaluating a population's satisfaction, life expectation, and environmental footprint. A pretty legit census.
As traditions may vary from country to country, dishes, times of celebrations and traditions may be vary from country to country, but one thing is certain, in Panama, many look inward, with some experiencing feelings of happiness and togetherness and in the end...a time to prepare for what the next year may bring!
I guess you’ve figured out that Christmas is important in Panama and why we are the fourth happiest people in this world. Que viva Panama
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Peninsula Consortium on Homelessness, Nov19, 2009
There is an amazing array of Peninsula resources fighting the homeless epidemic, the problem is, many ministries aren't fully aware of what is available.
This is why we're so passionate to host the first Peninsula Church Consortium on Homelessness on Thursday, November 19th from 9AM - 12PM.
This is a Free Event designed to educate, inform, and inspire us to effectively stamp out homelessness here in Hampton Roads.
Featured speakers include:
Alan Archer
Assistant City Manager, City of Newport News
Mr. Archer will speak on Newport News strategies to end homelessness and offer a unique, city
government perspective.
Lynne Finding
Executive Director, LINK
LINK is a nonprofit volunteer organization which exists to reduce the causes of poverty through
collaborative partnerships, advocacy, and maximization of effective resources. This includes
PORT, the Peninsula emergency winter shelter program.
Sarah Meacham
Executive Director, Avalon
Avalon exists to end domestic violence and sexual assault by offering shelter, advocacy,
education, and support to survivors. Avalon also works tirelessly in fostering awareness and
prevention through community education.
Maria Cory
Executive Director, Denbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO)
DUCO exists to be a living expression of God's love by providing emergency food assistance and
financial aid. DUCO mentors and supports people into self-sufficiency and assists participating
congregations by providing cooperative benevolent aid.
Chad and Ashley Lambert
Staff, All Nations Church
Through the leadership of the Lamberts, All Nations has established a weekly homeless outreach
ministry consisting of meals, hot showers, medical ministry, a clothing closet, a food pantry, and
bus transportation.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from experts and learn best practices from seasoned ministries. In addition, a copy of the Hampton Roads Benevolence Guide (a comprehensive listing of area benevolence ministries and organizations) will be given to each attendee, as well as updated calendars for emergency winter shelter programs.
After each featured speaker, there will be a question-and-answer period and a time of focused prayer. Various other organizations will also be present, offering free resources and must-have information.
Please RSVP by replying to this email so that we can properly prepare Attendee Packets and refreshments.
God's grace,
Brian Forrester
All Nations Church
853 Cloverleaf Lane Newport News, VA 23601
757.825.8465
allnationschurch.org
This is why we're so passionate to host the first Peninsula Church Consortium on Homelessness on Thursday, November 19th from 9AM - 12PM.
This is a Free Event designed to educate, inform, and inspire us to effectively stamp out homelessness here in Hampton Roads.
Featured speakers include:
Alan Archer
Assistant City Manager, City of Newport News
Mr. Archer will speak on Newport News strategies to end homelessness and offer a unique, city
government perspective.
Lynne Finding
Executive Director, LINK
LINK is a nonprofit volunteer organization which exists to reduce the causes of poverty through
collaborative partnerships, advocacy, and maximization of effective resources. This includes
PORT, the Peninsula emergency winter shelter program.
Sarah Meacham
Executive Director, Avalon
Avalon exists to end domestic violence and sexual assault by offering shelter, advocacy,
education, and support to survivors. Avalon also works tirelessly in fostering awareness and
prevention through community education.
Maria Cory
Executive Director, Denbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO)
DUCO exists to be a living expression of God's love by providing emergency food assistance and
financial aid. DUCO mentors and supports people into self-sufficiency and assists participating
congregations by providing cooperative benevolent aid.
Chad and Ashley Lambert
Staff, All Nations Church
Through the leadership of the Lamberts, All Nations has established a weekly homeless outreach
ministry consisting of meals, hot showers, medical ministry, a clothing closet, a food pantry, and
bus transportation.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from experts and learn best practices from seasoned ministries. In addition, a copy of the Hampton Roads Benevolence Guide (a comprehensive listing of area benevolence ministries and organizations) will be given to each attendee, as well as updated calendars for emergency winter shelter programs.
After each featured speaker, there will be a question-and-answer period and a time of focused prayer. Various other organizations will also be present, offering free resources and must-have information.
Please RSVP by replying to this email so that we can properly prepare Attendee Packets and refreshments.
God's grace,
Brian Forrester
All Nations Church
853 Cloverleaf Lane Newport News, VA 23601
757.825.8465
allnationschurch.org
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Senior Citizen Housing in S. Hampton Roads
SENIOR HOUSING
CHESAPEAKE:
Alta Reserve, 1005 Elysian Place (23320) 361-0066
*Cambridge Square, 704 Gainsborough Court (23322) 547-7119
Chesapeake Crossing Phase II, 1925 Robert Hall Blvd. (23324) 494-0941
The Commons at Chesapeake, 116 Gainsborough Sq. (23320) 436-2699
The Commons at Churchland, 3504 Executive Center Drive (23321) 484-8697
The Commons at Hunningdon Lakes, II, 1102 Alexandria Lane (23320) 819-7234
The Cottages at Great Bridge, 625 Bette’s Way (23320) 512-3050
Greenbrier Seniors Apartments, 1509 Ring Road (23320) 366-9676
Holly Point Apartments, 2410 Holly Point Blvd (23325) 1-866-902-5327
*Kemet House Apartments, 2139 Broadmoor Ave. (23323) 487-5021
Lighthouse Pointe, 933 Cedar Rd (23322) 382-4911
Sunstone, 4600 Peek Trail (23321) 488-3165
NORFOLK:
*Annetta M. Lane Apartments, 2734 Gate House Road (23504) 622-2386
*Braywood Manor, 7000 Auburn Avenue (23513) 857-4496
*Calvary Towers, 850 E. VA. Beach Blvd. (23504) 446-0850
*COGIC Memorial Home for the Elderly, 2412 E. Va. Beach 622-2513
Blvd. (23504)
Cromwell House, 114 Cromwell Pkwy. (23505) 480-4444
*Grace Place, 2735 Corprew Ave. (23504) 627-8552
*Granby House, 100 Suburban Pkwy. (23505) 583-6330
Harbor’s Edge, 1 Colley Ave (23510) 616-7950
John Knox Towers, 1210 Colonial Avenue (23517) 622-5443
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SENIOR HOUSING
Norfolk (con’t
*Lakewood Plaza Apts., 5631 Tidewater Drive (23509) 857-5445
Shorewood Cove, 293 Corporate Blvd. (23502) 461-4080
Stonebridge Manor, 5432 Tidewater Drive (23509) 857-1351
*Suburban House, 110 Suburban Pkwy (23505) 588-6256
Talbot Park Commons, 6311 Granby St. (23505) 451-5100
*Tucker House, 7700 Armfield Avenue (23505) 489-7770
*Village Pointe, 1220 W. 38th Street (23508) 423-8100
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) 623-1111
Applications for the following NRHA Senior Mid-rises: 624-8615
*Bobbit Apts., 5920 Poplar Hall Dr. (23502)
*Franklin Arms 2500 E. Princess Anne Rd. (23504)
*Hunter Square, 825 Goff Street (23504)
*Partrea Apts., 701 Easy Street (23505)
*Sykes Apts., 555 E. Liberty Street (23523)
PORTSMOUTH:
The Commons at Greenwood, Airline Blvd. & Greenwood Dr. (23701) 465-9007
*Effingham Plaza, 715 Madison Street (23704) 393-4757
*Malvern Hill, 426 King Street (23704) 393-0905
*Mt. Herman Village, 2400 Cutherell St. (23707) 399-4462
*Phoebus Square Apts- to apply: You can obtain an application from the Authority’s website at www.prha.org, and it must be returned by mail. Applications are available to adults only, one person, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. To request reasonable accommodations please call 391-2080. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-545-1833 ext. 869. These are the following four locations in Portsmouth:
Dale Homes Rental Office - 234 Dale Drive, Lincoln Park Rental office - 4 Lexington Drive
Westbury Homes Office - 900 Thomas Circle, Swanson Homes Rental Office - 1746 South Street
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SENIOR HOUSING
Portsmouth (con’t
Shea Terrace Senior Apts, 253 Constitution Ave. (23704) 397-9804
Victory Square, 900 County St. (23704) 397-9991
SUFFOLK:
*Betty Davis Village, 100 Dover Court (23434) 539-6005
*Chorey Park, 804 W. Constance Road (23434) 925-1461
The Commons at Centerbrooke, 1056 Centerbrooke Lane (23434) 925-7955
*Hoffler Apartments, 2210 E. Washington St. (23434) 539-8742
*Magnolia Gardens, 219 Prospect Road (23434) 923-4260
The Orchards at Belleville Harbour, 1050 Belle Orchard Lane (23435) 484-7045
*William H. Plummer Plaza Retirement Community 686-0775
5520 Town Point Road, (23435)
VIRGINIA BEACH:
*Beth Sholom Sands, 6405 Auburn Drive (23464) 420-0891
Brenneman Lakes, 4400 Sanibel Cir. (23462) 1-866-485-7682
Colony Pines, 2600 Va. Beach Blvd. (23452) 486-7363
The Commons at Princess Anne, 4924 Princess Anne Road (23462) 490-7001
Haygood Halls, 1101 Ferry Plantation Rd. (23455) 1-888-219-7119
Holland House. 721 Chimney Hill Parkway (23462) 498-9225
Jamestown Commons, 1025 College Park Blvd. (23464) 361-6900
*Luther Manor, 350 Malibu Drive (23452) 463-3510
Lynnhaven Cove, 5020 Lynnhaven Pkwy. (23464) 467-4000
*Russell House, 900 First Colonial Road (23454) 481-0770
Silver Hill, 1537 Mill Dam Rd. (23454) 481-0055
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SENIOR HOUSING
Silver Hill at Thalia, 4373 Bonney Rd (23452) 431-2290
*Sullivan House, Phase I & II 563-9955
2017-2033 General Booth Blvd. (23454)
Victoria Place, 4629 Shore Drive (23455) 313-2323
Wesleyan Place, 5445 Wesleyan Drive (23455) 473-1490
ISLE OF WIGHT
*Covenant Place, 601 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 994 Smithfield, VA (23430) 357-4469
*Subsidized based on income; all others flat rate rent
Gdata/ltc/sosres/seniorhousing Rev. 8/09
CHESAPEAKE:
Alta Reserve, 1005 Elysian Place (23320) 361-0066
*Cambridge Square, 704 Gainsborough Court (23322) 547-7119
Chesapeake Crossing Phase II, 1925 Robert Hall Blvd. (23324) 494-0941
The Commons at Chesapeake, 116 Gainsborough Sq. (23320) 436-2699
The Commons at Churchland, 3504 Executive Center Drive (23321) 484-8697
The Commons at Hunningdon Lakes, II, 1102 Alexandria Lane (23320) 819-7234
The Cottages at Great Bridge, 625 Bette’s Way (23320) 512-3050
Greenbrier Seniors Apartments, 1509 Ring Road (23320) 366-9676
Holly Point Apartments, 2410 Holly Point Blvd (23325) 1-866-902-5327
*Kemet House Apartments, 2139 Broadmoor Ave. (23323) 487-5021
Lighthouse Pointe, 933 Cedar Rd (23322) 382-4911
Sunstone, 4600 Peek Trail (23321) 488-3165
NORFOLK:
*Annetta M. Lane Apartments, 2734 Gate House Road (23504) 622-2386
*Braywood Manor, 7000 Auburn Avenue (23513) 857-4496
*Calvary Towers, 850 E. VA. Beach Blvd. (23504) 446-0850
*COGIC Memorial Home for the Elderly, 2412 E. Va. Beach 622-2513
Blvd. (23504)
Cromwell House, 114 Cromwell Pkwy. (23505) 480-4444
*Grace Place, 2735 Corprew Ave. (23504) 627-8552
*Granby House, 100 Suburban Pkwy. (23505) 583-6330
Harbor’s Edge, 1 Colley Ave (23510) 616-7950
John Knox Towers, 1210 Colonial Avenue (23517) 622-5443
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SENIOR HOUSING
Norfolk (con’t
*Lakewood Plaza Apts., 5631 Tidewater Drive (23509) 857-5445
Shorewood Cove, 293 Corporate Blvd. (23502) 461-4080
Stonebridge Manor, 5432 Tidewater Drive (23509) 857-1351
*Suburban House, 110 Suburban Pkwy (23505) 588-6256
Talbot Park Commons, 6311 Granby St. (23505) 451-5100
*Tucker House, 7700 Armfield Avenue (23505) 489-7770
*Village Pointe, 1220 W. 38th Street (23508) 423-8100
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) 623-1111
Applications for the following NRHA Senior Mid-rises: 624-8615
*Bobbit Apts., 5920 Poplar Hall Dr. (23502)
*Franklin Arms 2500 E. Princess Anne Rd. (23504)
*Hunter Square, 825 Goff Street (23504)
*Partrea Apts., 701 Easy Street (23505)
*Sykes Apts., 555 E. Liberty Street (23523)
PORTSMOUTH:
The Commons at Greenwood, Airline Blvd. & Greenwood Dr. (23701) 465-9007
*Effingham Plaza, 715 Madison Street (23704) 393-4757
*Malvern Hill, 426 King Street (23704) 393-0905
*Mt. Herman Village, 2400 Cutherell St. (23707) 399-4462
*Phoebus Square Apts- to apply: You can obtain an application from the Authority’s website at www.prha.org, and it must be returned by mail. Applications are available to adults only, one person, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. To request reasonable accommodations please call 391-2080. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-545-1833 ext. 869. These are the following four locations in Portsmouth:
Dale Homes Rental Office - 234 Dale Drive, Lincoln Park Rental office - 4 Lexington Drive
Westbury Homes Office - 900 Thomas Circle, Swanson Homes Rental Office - 1746 South Street
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SENIOR HOUSING
Portsmouth (con’t
Shea Terrace Senior Apts, 253 Constitution Ave. (23704) 397-9804
Victory Square, 900 County St. (23704) 397-9991
SUFFOLK:
*Betty Davis Village, 100 Dover Court (23434) 539-6005
*Chorey Park, 804 W. Constance Road (23434) 925-1461
The Commons at Centerbrooke, 1056 Centerbrooke Lane (23434) 925-7955
*Hoffler Apartments, 2210 E. Washington St. (23434) 539-8742
*Magnolia Gardens, 219 Prospect Road (23434) 923-4260
The Orchards at Belleville Harbour, 1050 Belle Orchard Lane (23435) 484-7045
*William H. Plummer Plaza Retirement Community 686-0775
5520 Town Point Road, (23435)
VIRGINIA BEACH:
*Beth Sholom Sands, 6405 Auburn Drive (23464) 420-0891
Brenneman Lakes, 4400 Sanibel Cir. (23462) 1-866-485-7682
Colony Pines, 2600 Va. Beach Blvd. (23452) 486-7363
The Commons at Princess Anne, 4924 Princess Anne Road (23462) 490-7001
Haygood Halls, 1101 Ferry Plantation Rd. (23455) 1-888-219-7119
Holland House. 721 Chimney Hill Parkway (23462) 498-9225
Jamestown Commons, 1025 College Park Blvd. (23464) 361-6900
*Luther Manor, 350 Malibu Drive (23452) 463-3510
Lynnhaven Cove, 5020 Lynnhaven Pkwy. (23464) 467-4000
*Russell House, 900 First Colonial Road (23454) 481-0770
Silver Hill, 1537 Mill Dam Rd. (23454) 481-0055
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SENIOR HOUSING
Silver Hill at Thalia, 4373 Bonney Rd (23452) 431-2290
*Sullivan House, Phase I & II 563-9955
2017-2033 General Booth Blvd. (23454)
Victoria Place, 4629 Shore Drive (23455) 313-2323
Wesleyan Place, 5445 Wesleyan Drive (23455) 473-1490
ISLE OF WIGHT
*Covenant Place, 601 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 994 Smithfield, VA (23430) 357-4469
*Subsidized based on income; all others flat rate rent
Gdata/ltc/sosres/seniorhousing Rev. 8/09
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
National Conference Call Sept 25th for Nation
This message is from another ministry:
"It is critical that the church in America understands the times and what needs to be done now. The natural things speak of the invisible. Natural happenings on the earth are revealing something that is going on in the spiritual realm. There is a great spiritual conflict with a rising tide of Islamic boldness being manifested.
Our President has recently proclaimed, honored, and encouraged the Muslim holy days of prayer and fasting called Ramadan. He was very silent on the National Day of Prayer but very vocal on the support of Ramadan. Interestingly at the same time a major Christian leader of the Emergent Church called for forty days of fasting and prayer in the same Ramadan period with the goal that the church will better understand our Muslim friends. We are all for understanding but we must have spiritual discernment as to the spiritual dark powers that are being invoked into our nation.
At the same time, on the 25th of September, Muslims are calling for a Muslim Day of Prayer in Washington DC (http://www.islamoncapitolhill.com/). They are calling for 50,000 Muslims to gather and pray on the DC Mall.
This is the exact word of one of the Sheikhs who is leading this historic gathering, "Muslims should march on the White House. We are going to the White House so that Islam will be victorious, Allah willing, and the White House will become into a Muslim house." These are not empty words. They speak of a dark spiritual intent and a coming day of great trouble to America.
This convergence, I believe, is urgently summoning us in the midst of the rising tide of Islamic influence in America to recognize that our God is above every god and that if we return to Him with all of our hearts and call upon Him with fasting and prayer then God could use what the enemy meant for evil to bring about a great day of salvation for Muslims in America, of which Rifqa is but a major sign.
Therefore we are calling Christians all over America to join Lou Engle, Mrs. Shirley Dobson, Tony Perkins, and many other major leaders in America to a national conference call to pray for America. Please join us on Thursday, September 24th from 7:30PM to 9:00PM Eastern Time for possibly one of the greatest moments in American history."
Conference Call Numbers: 712-338-8100
Alternate Dial in Numbers: 218-486-1400 or 507-726-3200
Participant Passcode: 637# (NDP#)
Live Audio Feed: www.nationaldayofprayer.org
"It is critical that the church in America understands the times and what needs to be done now. The natural things speak of the invisible. Natural happenings on the earth are revealing something that is going on in the spiritual realm. There is a great spiritual conflict with a rising tide of Islamic boldness being manifested.
Our President has recently proclaimed, honored, and encouraged the Muslim holy days of prayer and fasting called Ramadan. He was very silent on the National Day of Prayer but very vocal on the support of Ramadan. Interestingly at the same time a major Christian leader of the Emergent Church called for forty days of fasting and prayer in the same Ramadan period with the goal that the church will better understand our Muslim friends. We are all for understanding but we must have spiritual discernment as to the spiritual dark powers that are being invoked into our nation.
At the same time, on the 25th of September, Muslims are calling for a Muslim Day of Prayer in Washington DC (http://www.islamoncapitolhill.com/). They are calling for 50,000 Muslims to gather and pray on the DC Mall.
This is the exact word of one of the Sheikhs who is leading this historic gathering, "Muslims should march on the White House. We are going to the White House so that Islam will be victorious, Allah willing, and the White House will become into a Muslim house." These are not empty words. They speak of a dark spiritual intent and a coming day of great trouble to America.
This convergence, I believe, is urgently summoning us in the midst of the rising tide of Islamic influence in America to recognize that our God is above every god and that if we return to Him with all of our hearts and call upon Him with fasting and prayer then God could use what the enemy meant for evil to bring about a great day of salvation for Muslims in America, of which Rifqa is but a major sign.
Therefore we are calling Christians all over America to join Lou Engle, Mrs. Shirley Dobson, Tony Perkins, and many other major leaders in America to a national conference call to pray for America. Please join us on Thursday, September 24th from 7:30PM to 9:00PM Eastern Time for possibly one of the greatest moments in American history."
Conference Call Numbers: 712-338-8100
Alternate Dial in Numbers: 218-486-1400 or 507-726-3200
Participant Passcode: 637# (NDP#)
Live Audio Feed: www.nationaldayofprayer.org
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