Transethnic Transitions: How to be a relevant church in a multi-cultural world --- is a strategic conference May 15-17, in Virginia Beach, VA at New Life Providence Church. Pastor Dan Backens of New Life Providence and two other seasoned pastors from outside Virginia will teach, equip and inspire church leaders about how their church can be a relevant, multi-cultural church in a rapidly changing global world.
For almost ten years, New Life Providence has been pursuing a vision to be a healthy multi-ethnic church that cherishes ethnic and cultural diversity but also transcends such differences through a common bond of faith in Jesus Christ. It has been a remarkable adventure week after week as they have learned to love one another, listen to different perspectives, participate in new cultural experiences and join together in eclectic worship. The other two speakers have had similar church experiences. This conference draws on their collective experience and vision in a work of reconciliation that is prophetic for the larger church. This conference will give participants a chance to see how to move from a theology of ethnic reconciliation and church diversity to a healthy practice of it. Simple put this conference will help churches "walk the talk" more effectively! The conference is free of charge and New Life Providence is committed to making this a first-rate event to serve our community and beyond. Click here to get more details. Or contact New Life Providence Church at (757) 227-6930.
Missions Container Going to Zambia: New Life Providence is sending two 20; containers to Zambia to help needy children. Please help them fill those containers. They still need lots of polo shirts, pants, shorts, skirts, school supplies, children's reading books, silverware, towels, bedding, new propane tanks (still sealed, unused) plastic tubs, etc. Call (757)227-6930 to find out if there is still room for your donation.
3 Things The Devil Most Fears:
- Christians or churches who pray for the lost ( Matt 9:38, Col. 4:3). How often does it really happen?
- Christians who talk about God with non-believers. Only we know how to get them to heaven. Otherwise, hell awaits them---forever. They have no other hope.
- Churches who win children to the Lord. They are the easiest people on earth to win--and they have their whole lives before them to serve God.
Worship Conference: Open Door Church of Suffolk, VA would like to invite all who are worship leaders or worship team members to our annual worship conference. This imago Dei Worship & Arts Conference focuses on redeeming creative worship. The conference will be May 15-17, 2008, and will include Pastor Ricky Hilton & Pastor Robby Hilton of Calvary Church (Johnson City, TN) as well as Pastor Mark Holcomb of The Door Fellowship (Williamsport, PA). There will be both general sessions and then breakout sessions that will focus on Developing Creativity, Vocal Technique, Worship Piano Skills, Praise Dance, Media & Graphic Design, Leadership in Worship, Prayer Worship, & Worship Improvisation. The conference is free to all who register by May 12. Unregistered attendees will be asked to pay $25 at the door. For more information, check out the information on our website www.odcsuffolk.com . You may register for the event online at www.odcsuffolk.com/worship . For all other questions, please contact Jason Peaks at worship@odcsuffolk.com or 757.934.2671.
Islam's Primary Role in African Slavery: See these amzaing video's about hwo Muslim slave traders were the primary people to capture and enslave Africans that they sold to Europeans. Islam dispised Black Africans for centuries.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbockmrb9yo&feature=related
quotes on Islam and blacks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMGjJJhHvqY
great video on Muslim Black slave trade
