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Dion launches us into 2025. May Christ be Lord of al!

As we live in the world united to Christ, we are called to walk wisely and speak graciously so that every opportunity can be used for the glory of God. May Christ fill us with his Spirit for this purpose. May we encourage one another toward this end Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Hello. In this episode of geck mail I read viewer mail and also take phone calls about the viewer mail. It is a beautiful combination. Except for the first guy who I hung up on because he didn’t follow the instructions. But it’s okay. He will be fine and so will I and so will you. Email topics involve pet birds, being tricked by Facebook, hedonistic lifestyles, horrors of sorority life, and more. I am a gecko. May Christ save us all. SUPPORT THE LIZARD AGENDA: therapygecko.supercast.com FOLLOW ME ON GECKOGRAM: instagram.com/lyle4ever GET WEIRD EMAILS FROM ME SOMETIMES BY CLICKING HERE.Follow me on Twitch to get a notification for when I’m live taking calls. Usually Mondays and Wednesdays but a lot of other times too. twitch.tv/lyleforeverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May Christ bind us mercifully to Himself in 2025. Paul's letter to the Colossians reveals two pathways for the church, and us,  to hold on to Jesus. May we love people and God's word well! 

In the midst of all of the depravity and craziness, it is easy to be weighed down.  Moroni 9 has a verse that can change everything about your view when you're having a rough go of things.

Send us a textFrom Come Follow me:        "Before Moroni concluded the record we know today as the Book of Mormon with his own final words, he shared three messages from his father, Mormon: an address to “the peaceable followers of Christ” (Moroni 7:3) and two letters that Mormon had written to Moroni. Perhaps Moroni included these messages in the Book of Mormon because he foresaw similarities between the perils of his day and ours. When these words were written, the Nephite people were turning away from the Savior. Many of them had “lost their love, one towards another” and delighted in “everything save that which is good” (Moroni 9:5, 19). And yet Mormon still found cause for hope, teaching us that hope does not mean ignoring or being naive about the world's problems. Hope means having faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, whose power is greater and more everlasting than these problems. It means “lay[ing] hold upon every good thing” (Moroni 7:19). It means letting the Atonement of Jesus Christ “and the hope of his glory and of eternal life, rest in your mind” (Moroni 9:25)."Support the show:www.patreon.com/SaintsintheSouth(The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  For additional information or official statements, please visit the website below.  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng)#biblestudy #oldtestament #religion #churchofJesusChrist #ldspodcast #christianpodcast #missionary #lds #biblestories #christ #faith #faithinchrist #scriptures #bookofmormon #doctrineandcovenants #pearlofgreatprice #temples #houseofthelord #mormon #mormonbeliefs #christiansandmormons #god #endure #ironrod #faithineveryfootstep #generalconference #prophets #followtheprophet #commandments #love #service #charity #keepstriving #keeponstriving #gospelgrowthandgoodtimes #become #newtestamentAsk Me Anything - EP. 6 "Therapy, Medication + Mental Health"The podcast where we answer IT ALL! Watch or Stream on Youtube and all streaming platformsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Christmas EpisodeChristmas Podcast for KidsChrist Centered Christmas Podcast For KidsWelcome to the Come Follow Me Kids Podcast! This is a scripture study podcast for children. Specifically; this is a Come Follow Me for Kids - focused on helping your kids learn the gospel! We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and we create this podcast for primary aged children (ages 2-12) following along with the church's Come Follow Me Manual. We are a game play podcast and engage and entertain children through fun interactive games and stories. This year we are a Book of Mormon Come Follow Me Study podcast for children. We hope you enjoy listening! If your children would like to be guests on our podcast email us at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com and we will send you an assignment for a future week. We are also happy to give your child a baptism shout out as well! Just email us their name, city, and ward and we will give them a baptism way to go! We are not officially affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and refer you to their website for any questions regarding doctrine or gospel information. December 9–15: “May Christ Lift Thee Up”Moroni 7–9 Before Moroni concluded the record we know today as the Book of Mormon with his own final words, he shared three messages from his father, Mormon: an address to “the peaceable followers of Christ”This week we will learn: If I have faith in Jesus Christ, I can do whatever He needs me to do.Believing in Jesus Christ can give me hope.I can have hope in Jesus Christ, even during difficult trials.“Charity is the pure love of Christ.”We learn from Mormon and Moroni about Faith Hope and CharitySome audio was taken from the friend magazine. The story from Japan.

December 9-15 Moroni Chapter 7 is a powerful sermon on faith, hope, and charity given by Mormon, but when? You can't help but wonder. He was born in AD 310, was made a general at the age of 16 and knew war most of his life until he had seen his whole nation destroyed. Was this sermon given at the time when he gave up leading the army? Isn't it fascinating that there were still enough faithful followers of Christ that he could preach in a synagogue? Who were these people and did they become wicked too, even with this powerful preaching? It is so hard to know, but what we do know is Moroni was wise to give us this significant teaching from his father.

December 6, 2024Today's Reading: 2 Peter 3:1-18Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 14:1-23, 2 Peter 3:1-18What sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness? (2 Peter 3:11)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Someone once said, “Live each day as though Christ died yesterday, rose today, and is coming back tomorrow.” A version of this quote is attributed to Martin Luther, but the same sentiment was already expressed in 2 Peter 3.Peter mentions that people are scoffing at Christians, specifically, for their claims that Christ would return and judge the world. Early Christians spoke about the return of Christ as though it was certain to happen at any moment. 2,000 years later, we do not live with the same urgency, so to keep from being complacent, we remind ourselves during Advent and as often as we confess the creeds, that He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead.St. Peter assures his readers that the end is imminent. After all, what is time to the Lord? To the eternal and timeless God, a day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as a day. By that logic, it's only been a couple of days since Christ died, rose, and ascended into heaven! Still, why hasn't the Lord returned? What is He waiting for? Peter explains that the Lord is not slow; He is gracious, patiently giving time for more to repent and not perish. Nevertheless, when He comes, it will be sudden and unexpected, like a thief, and then the earth and the heavenly bodies will be destroyed, and the works done on them will be exposed. In light of this inevitable judgment, St. Peter asks: “What sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness?” The answer is that Christians are to hope in the promise of Christ and await the new heavens and new earth in which righteousness dwells. That is, in light of Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection victory, and His promise to raise us up on the Last Day, we are to be hopeful, looking forward to His return.The problems on this earth and the lack of righteousness are not just a problem for scoffers, it is our problem as well. None of us could withstand the coming judgment apart from Christ. So, thanks be to God that Christ has conquered sin and death for us! He has promised forgiveness and salvation to all who believe. On account of His cross and empty tomb, we can look ahead to a time and place “in which righteousness dwells.” One day Christians will live in perfect peace with God and one another. When Christ comes again and makes all things new, then, at last, we will be what we were created to be: holy and righteous, without spot or blemish. Until then, we can practice holiness and godliness and “…grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.May Christ our intercessor be And through His blood and merit Read from His book that we are free With all who life inherit. Then we shall see Him face to face, With all His saints in that blest place Which He has purchased for us. (LSB 508:6)-Rev. Joel Shaltanis, pastor of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Plano, TX.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.What makes a church "good?" Come join the fictional family as they test out eight different churches in their brand-new town and answer this question along the way. Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? by Matthew Richard, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

3 John 5-8 (It is our duty to welcome missionaries and contribute our share to their work) Ephesians 3:14-19 (May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 (In dust and in ashes I repent) Ephesians 3:14-19 Ephesians 3:14-19 (May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

Grace—the unearned favor of God—is the source of your righteousness. In this sermon, Pastor Ben emphasizes the importance of differentiating between true and false Gospels and reveals that a life of rulership and dominion is a natural product of walking in your true identity as the righteousness of God. As you listen to this podcast, we pray that your mind is renewed by the reality of imputed righteousness, that you cultivate an unshakeable relationship with your Creator, and see His infinite goodness and grace in your life. May Christ—the hope of glory—shine through in all you do. Amen!

Sources:  Andrew of Ceasarea: Commentary on the Apocalypse Bishop Averky, The Epistles and the Apocalypse, Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament (Volume III) Fr. Lawrence R. Farley. The Apocalypse of St. John; A Revelation of Love and Power St. Bede.  Explanation of the Apocalypse; Letter of Bede to Eusebius Fr. Thomas Hopko: AFR podcast - A Walk Through the Apocalypse (three parts) Dr. Jeanie Constantinau: Search the Scriptures Live – Series Fr. Stephen De Young; The Whole Counsel of God; Series on Revolution   Oca.org (Rainbow Series) There was a certain hesitation on the part of the early Church to include the book of Revelation in the canonical scriptures of the New Testament. The reason for this was obviously the great difficulty of interpreting the apocalyptic symbols of the book. Nevertheless, since the document carried the name of the apostle John, and since it was inspired by the Holy Spirit for the instruction and edification of the Church, it came to be the last book listed in the Bible, although it is never read liturgically in the Orthodox Church. [Comment on historical reasons why!] It is indeed difficult to interpret the book of Revelation, especially if one is unfamiliar with the images and symbols of the apocalyptic writings of the Bible, that is the Old Testament, and of the Judeo-Christian Tradition. There exists, however, a traditional approach to the interpretation of the book within the Church which offers insight into its meaning for the faithful. The wrong method of interpreting the book of Revelation is to give some sort of exclusive meaning to its many visions, equating them with specific, concrete historical events and persons, and to fail to understand the symbolical significance of the many images which are used by the author following biblical and traditional sources. First of all, the letters to the seven churches have both a historical and a universal meaning. The messages are clear and remain relevant to situations which have always existed in the Church and which exist today. For example, many older churches in all ages of history can he identified with the Church of Ephesus. Those under persecution can be compared with the Church in Smyrna. And not a few—perhaps some in America right now—can be judged with the Church in Laodicea. The seven letters remain forever as “prototypical” of churches that will exist until Christ's kingdom comes. The visions and prophecies of the main body of the book of Revelation present great difficulties, but mostly to those interpreters who would attempt to apply them to one or another historical event or person. If the general vision and prophecy of the book is seen as revealing the correlation between events “in heaven” and events “on earth,” between God and man, between the powers of goodness and the powers of evil, then, though many difficulties obviously remain, some will also immediately disappear. In the book of Revelation, one comes to understand that the Kingdom of God is always over all and before all. One sees as well that the battle between the righteous and the evil is perpetually being waged. There are always the faithful who belong to the Lamb, being crowned and robed by Him for their victories. There are always the “beasts” and the “dragons” which need to be defeated. The “great harlot” and the “great Babylon” are forever to be destroyed. The “heavenly Jerusalem” is perpetually coming, and one day it will come and the final victory will be complete. One notices as well that there is a universality and finality about the symbols and images of the book of Revelation, a meaning to be applied to them which has already been revealed in the scriptures of the Old Testament. Thus, for example, the image of Babylon stands for every society which fights against God, every body of persons united in wickedness and fleshliness. The image of harlotry universally applies as well to all who are corrupted by their passions and lusts, unfaithful to God Who has made them and loves them. The symbolic numerology also remains constant, with the number 666 (13.18), for example, symbolizing total depravity, unlike 7 which is the symbol of fulness; and the number 144,000 (14.3) being the symbol of total completion and the full number of the saved, the result of the multiplication of 12 times 12—the number of the tribes of Israel and the apostles of Christ. Thus, through the images of the book of Revelation, a depth of penetration into universal spiritual realities is disclosed which is greater than any particular earthly reality. The insight into the meaning of the book depends on the inspiration of God and the purity of heart of those who have eyes to see and ears to hear and minds willing and able to understand. In the Orthodox Church, the book of Revelation has great liturgical significance. The worship of the Church has traditionally, quite consciously, been patterned after the divine and eternal realities revealed in this book. The prayer of the Church and its mystical celebration are one with the prayer and celebration of the kingdom of heaven. Thus, in Church, with the angels and saints, through Christ the Word and the Lamb, inspired by the Holy Spirit, the faithful believers of the assembly of the saved offer perpetual adoration to God the Father Almighty. The book of Revelation, although never read in the Orthodox Church, bears witness to the divine reality which is the Church's own very life. [Comment on other reasons!] The Spirit and the Bride [the Church] say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come.” And let him who is thirsty come, let him who desires take the water of life without price. “Surely I am coming soon” [says Jesus, the Lord]. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! (22.17, 20)   From: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/doctrine-scripture/new-testament/book-of-revelation  on 9/11/2024 The Last Judgment – The Experience of Prayer and Worship   St. Tikhon's Seminary, Orthodox Daily Prayers (St. Tikhon's Seminary Press, 1982).   Morning Prayers: The Judge will come suddenly and the acts of every man will be revealed; but in the middle of the night we cry with fear: Holy! Holy! Holy! art Thou, O God; through the Theotokos, have mercy on us. 6th Prayer, by St. Basil the Great … Grant us to pass through the entire night of this present life with a watchful heart and a sober mind, awaiting the coming of the bright and manifest day of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, when the Judge of all will come with glory to reward each according to his deeds. May we not be found fallen and lazy, but alert and roused to action, prepared to enter into His joy and the divine chamber of His glory, where the voice of those who feast is unceasing and indescribable is the delight of those who behold the inexpressible beauty of Thy countenance. For Thou art the true Light which enlightens and sanctifies all, and all creation hymns Thee unto ages of ages. Amen. A Midnight Song to the Most Holy Theotokos I am tossed in the tempest of life: direct me to the path of repentance. Deliver me from the eternal flame, from the evil worm, and from hell. Make me not a joy for demons, though I am guilty of many sins. Compline O Christ, give rest to the souls of Thy servants with the saints, where there is no sickness, sorrow or sighing, but everlasting life. Resurrection Tropar, Tone 3 Let the heavens rejoice! Let the earth be glad! For the Lord has shown strength with His arm! He has trampled down death by death! He has become the firstborn of the dead! He has delivered us from the depths of hell, and has granted the world great mercy! Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos Guard my wretched soul at the time of my death, driving away the dark forms of the evil demons. Deliver me from eternal torments at the Day of Judgment and reveal me an heir of the inexpressible glory of your Son and our God.   Evening Prayers 4th Prayer, of St. Macarius the Great … Covering me Thyself, protect me from every assault of the enemy through Thy divine Power, inexpressible Love for mankind and Strength. Cleanse, O God, cleanse the multitude of my sins. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me from the snares of the Evil One, and save my passionate soul. When Thou comest in glory, illumine me with the light of Thy countenance. May I fall uncondemned into a sleep free of apparitions. Keep the thoughts of Thy servant untroubled, and keep far from me every satanic activity. Enlighten the reason-endowed eyes of my heart, that I fall not into the sleep of death. Send to me an angel of peace, the guide and guardian of my soul and body, that he may deliver me from my enemies. Then, when I arise from my bed, I shall offer Thee prayers of thanksgiving…   For the Day Lord, exclude me not from Thy heavenly blessings. Lord, deliver me from eternal torments… Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe me, Thy servant, in the book of life, and grant me a good end.… Lord of Heaven and earth, remember me, Thy sinful, shameful and impure servant, in Thy Kingdom. …   8th Prayer, to our Lord Jesus Christ … Yea, O Lord my Creator, Who desirest not the death of the sinner, but that he should return to Thee and live: grant repentance to me, wretched and unworthy. Snatch me from the jaws of the consuming serpent, its mouth opened to devour me and take me down to hell alive. …   Canon of Repentance Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! When the thrones will be set up for the dread Judgment, the deeds of all men will be recalled. Alas for the sinners who will be sent to torment! Knowing this, my soul, repent of your evil deeds! Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! The righteous shall rejoice, but sinners shall lament. No one will be able to help us at that moment—our deeds will condemn us! Before the end comes, repent of your evil deeds! … Our present path is wide and conducive to pleasures, but bitter will the Last Day be when the soul will part from the body. O man, beware of those pleasures, for the sake of the Kingdom of God. … Contemplate, my soul, the bitter hour of death and the dread judgment of your Creator and God. Threatening angels will seize you, my soul, and lead you to eternal flames. Repent before your death, therefore, crying: O Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner! … Put not your hope in corruptible wealth, my soul, nor in things unjustly gathered. You do not know to whom you will leave it all. Instead, cry out: O Christ God, have mercy on me, the unworthy! Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! Remember, my soul, both the eternal life and the Heavenly Kingdom prepared for the saints and the outer darkness and divine wrath prepared for the wicked. Then cry out: O Christ God, have mercy on me, the unworthy! Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! How can I not weep when I think of death? I have seen my brother lying in the tomb without glory and without form. What can I expect? What can I hope? Only grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. (twice) Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! I believe that Thou wilt come to judge the living and the dead, and that everyone will stand in his rank: the old and the young; masters and princes; virgins and priests. Where will I find myself? Therefore, I cry out: grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. … Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! I now turn to you, angels, archangels, and all the heavenly host who stand by the throne of God: pray to your Creator that He deliver my soul from eternal torments. Have mercy on me. O God, have mercy on me! I now weep before you, holy patriarchs, kings and prophets, apostles and hierarchs, and all the elect of Christ: help me at the Judgment, that my soul be saved from the strength of the Enemy. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! I now lift up my hands to you, holy martyrs, desert-dwellers, virgins, righteous ones, and all saints who pray to the Lord for the whole world: may He have mercy on me at the hour of my death. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Help me, Mother of God, for I have great hope in you! Pray to your Son, that when He sits to judge the living and the dead, He may place me at His right hand, even though I am unworthy.   Canon to the Guardian Angel I think of the Dread Day and weep over my evil deeds. How shall I answer the immortal King? Or how shall a prodigal like me dare to look up at the judge? O compassionate Father, only-begotten Son, and Holy Spirit: have mercy on me!   PRAYERS IN PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION 1st Prayer, of Saint Basil the Great O Lord Jesus Christ my God, may the communion of Thy most pure and life-creating mysteries not bring me into judgment, nor may I become weak in soul and body by partaking in an unworthy manner, but grant me to receive communion of Thy holy things without condemnation even to my very last breath, and by them to receive communion of the Holy Spirit, provision for the journey of eternal life, and an acceptable answer at Thy dread judgment seat; that I, together with all Thy chosen ones, may also be a partaker of the incorruptible blessings which Thou hast prepared for those who love thee, O Lord, in whom Thou art glorified forever. Amen. … 3rd Prayer, of St. Simeon Metaphrastes Through Thy glorious Ascension Thou didst deify the flesh which Thou didst assume, and placed it on the throne at the Father's right hand. Grant me to receive a place at the right hand with the saved through communion of Thy holy mysteries… Thou hast promised to come again to judge the world in righteousness. Grant that I may go to meet Thee in the clouds, my Judge and Creator, with all Thy saints; that I may glorify and praise Thee without end, together with Thy Father Who is without beginning, and Thy most holy and good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.   5th Prayer, of St. Basil the Great for the correction and grounding of my life, for the increase of virtue and perfection, for the fulfillment of Thy commandments, for the communion of the Holy Spirit, for the journey of eternal life, for a good and acceptable answer at Thy dread judgment, but not for judgment or condemnation. Amen. Troparia With love hast Thou drawn me, O Christ, and with Thy divine love hast Thou changed me. Burn away my sins with a spiritual fire and satisfy me with joy in Thee, that I may joyfully magnify Thy two comings, O Good One. How shall I, who am unworthy, enter into the radiance of Thy saints? If I dare to enter the bridal-chamber, my garment accuses me, for it is not a wedding garment, and the angels will bind me and cast me out. Cleanse, O Lord, the filth of my soul and save me, for Thou lovest mankind. And this prayer: O Master Who lovest mankind! O Lord Jesus Christ my God! May these holy things not be to my condemnation, though I am unworthy of them. May they be for the cleansing and sanctification of my soul and body and a pledge of the life and Kingdom that are to come…   PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God! … let them be for the healing of soul and body, the repelling of every adversary, the illumining of the eyes of my heart, the peace of my spiritual powers, a faith unashamed, a love unfeigned, the fulfilling of wisdom, the observing of Thy commandments, the receiving of Thy Divine Grace, and the attaining of Thy Kingdom. Preserved by them in Thy holiness, may I always remember Thy Grace and live not for myself alone, but for Thee, our Master and Benefactor. May I pass from this life in the hope of eternal life, and so attain to the everlasting rest, where the voice of those who feast is unceasing, and the gladness of those who behold the goodness of Thy countenance is unending. For Thou art the true desire and the ineffable joy of those who love Thee, O Christ our God, and all creation sings of Thy praise forever. Amen.   Another Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ our God: let Thy holy Body be my eternal life; Thy precious Blood, my remission of sins. Let this Eucharist be my joy, health, and gladness. Make me, a sinner, worthy to stand on the right hand of Thy glory at Thine awesome second Coming, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints.   Sacraments Etc.   St. Tikhon's Monastery, trans., The Great Book of Needs: Expanded and Supplemented, vol. I.   Naming on the Eighth Day   …, and that he (she) may be perfected by the dread Mysteries of Thy Christ, so that, having lived according to Thy commandments, and having preserved the seal unbroken, he (she) may receive the blessedness of the Elect in Thy Kingdom: By the grace and love for mankind of Thine Only-begotten Son, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thy Most-holy, Good and Lifegiving Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. [1]   Making of a Catachemen Inscribe him (her) in Thy Book of Life, and unite him (her) to the flock of Thine inheritance Exorcism for He shall come, and shall not tarry, to judge all the earth; and He shall punish thee and thy cooperating host in the fiery Gehenna, consigning thee to outer darkness, where the worm ceases not and the fire is not quenched.   Baptism … that, being planted in the likeness of Thy death through Baptism, he (she) may become a partaker of resurrection; and, preserving the gift of Thy Holy Spirit, and increasing the deposit of grace, he (she) may receive the prize of his (her) high calling, and be numbered with the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven.   Chrismation confirm him (her) in the Orthodox Faith; deliver him (her) from the evil one and all his devices; and preserve his (her) soul in purity and righteousness, through the saving fear of Thee, that, in every deed and word, being acceptable unto Thee, he (she) may become a son (daughter) and heir of Thy heavenly Kingdom.   After Prayer … Yes, for now he (she) that is illumined by the rays of grace through spiritual birth, has been given into your arms by me, a sinner: that he (she) that was in darkness, after rebirth, will stand before the Heavenly Father in another age, as pure as today, and, in soul, whiter than snow, from the bath of regeneration. Thus, undefiled and unblemished by the action of the serpent which comes from the flesh, he (she) shall stand before the sincere Judge, Who will render to each according to his deeds. And clearly today, through your lips the cursed satan was cast out and all his activities; and God the Creator of all adopted him (her), who by grace acquired spiritual birth, and was clothed as a member of the Church of Christ with the confession of the True Christian Faith. Thus, all the days of his (her) life let him (her) remain in the One Faith without parting from the Church, and in the grace of adoption by the immutable God. Let him (her) never turn aside to the works of the evil satan, and let him (her) ever stand opposed to him. And, with the help of God he (she) shall be revealed as a mighty destroyer of all his snares, as a soldier of Christ, strengthened by the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit in the war against him. And after such God-pleasing struggles, he (she) shall receive from the Originator and Judge of struggles labor in the Heavenly Kingdom—the great blessedness of life eternal.   Confession (this is not generally read, but is part of the teaching) …. But do not conceal even one sin, not even because of shame, for I also am a man subject to passions, able to fall into similar sins, and I have experience of the weakness of man. And when despising the shame which you shall expose to the One God, through me, you will not be accused of these sins before the Angels of God and before all men at the dread Judgement. But if you hide anything, before me, from the One God, then you will be accused before the universal assembly, and you shall not be delivered from eternal punishment…   Another exhortation for Confession … But abiding in continual repentance for sins, strive to increase good deeds, that, through repentance, you not only be delivered of eternal torment, but also that you may be counted worthy, by God, of unending life for your good work, from whom will always come assistance to you for all your good beginnings, for the performing of good deeds, and mercy and blessing all the days of your life, and that you may be counted worthy to receive in the future age the gift of eternal life.   Weddings/Crowning O God, our God, Who didst come to Cana of Galilee, and didst bless the marriage there: Do Thou bless also these Thy servants, who, by Thy providence, are joined together in the communion of marriage. Bless their comings in and their goings out, replenish their life with good things, and accept their crowns in Thy Kingdom, preserving them spotless, undefiled, and without reproach, unto the ages of ages.   The Office of Holy Oil/Annointing … For Thou didst not create man for destruction, but for the keeping of Thy commandments, and for the inheritance of life incorruptible, and unto Thee do we send up glory, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Choir: Amen.   Funeral   St. Tikhon's Monastery, trans., The Great Book of Needs: Expanded and Supplemented, vol. III   BEFORE THE PARTING OF THE SOUL FROM THE BODY  (comfort and protection against terror) The rending of the bonds, the sundering of the natural law that holds the whole fleshly composition together, causes me anguish and unbearable necessity. Glory.… Do thou translate me, O Sovereign Lady, in the sacred and precious arms of the holy Angels, that sheltered by their wings, I not see the impious, foul and dark form of the demons. Now and ever.… O All-pure Chamber of God, count me worthy of the heavenly, supersensual Chamber, and kindle thou my smoldering and dimming light with the holy oil of thy mercy. … Do thou count me worthy to escape the hordes of bodiless barbarians, and rise through the aerial depths and enter into Heaven, that I may glorify thee unto the ages, O holy Theotokos. O thou that gavest birth to the Lord Almighty, when I come to die, do thou banish far from me the commander of the bitter toll-gatherers and ruler of the earth, that I may glorify thee unto the ages, O holy Theotokos. Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Lord. When the last great trumpet sounds at the fearful and dread resurrection of judgment unto all that shall arise, do thou remember me then, O holy Theotokos.   THE OFFICE AT THE DEPARTURE OF THE SOUL FROM THE BODY   [rest, forgiveness, bosom of Abraham, deliverance from death, eternal life, paradise vs hell]   We beseech Thee, O Unoriginate Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Cast not into the bottom of [Hell] the soul that was infected by the plague of the soul-corrupting world, and has passed over unto Thee, the Creator, O God, my Savior. With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Thy servant, where sickness is no more, neither sorrow nor sighing, but life everlasting.   In the nourishment of Paradise where the souls of the Righteous who served Thee abide [repeated often], do Thou, O Christ, join with them the soul of Thy servant who is singing: O God of our fathers, blessed art Thou.   … Deliver him (her) from eternal torment and the fire of Gehenna, and grant him (her) the participation and delight of Thine eternal good things prepared for them that love Thee...   Matins– rest, forgiveness, eternal life with the blessed   O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who hast trampled down death and overthrown the devil, and given life unto Thy world: Do Thou Thyself, O Lord, give rest unto the soul of Thy departed servant, N., in a place of brightness, in a place of green pasture, in a place of repose, whence sickness, sorrow and sighing have fled away. As Thou art a good God and the Lover of Mankind, do Thou pardon every transgression that he (she) has committed, whether by word or deed or thought, for there is no man that lives yet does not sin. For Thou only art without sin; Thy righteousness is righteousness forever, and Thy word is truth.   I am an image of Thine ineffable glory, though I bear the wounds of sin. Take pity on Thy creature, O Master, and cleanse me by Thy loving-kindness. And grant me the desired fatherland, making me again a citizen of Paradise. Refrain:           Blessed art Thou, O Lord; teach me Thy statutes. O Thou Who of old didst fashion me out of nothingness and didst honor me with Thine Image divine, but when I transgressed Thy commandment, didst return me again unto the earth whence I was taken: Raise me up according to Thy Likeness, that I may be restored to my former beauty. Refrain:           Blessed art Thou, O Lord; teach me Thy statutes. Give rest, O God, to Thy servant and establish him (her) in Paradise, where the choirs of the Saints and the Righteous shine like the stars, O Lord. Give rest to Thy servant who has fallen asleep, overlooking all his (her) transgressions. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. (To the Holy Trinity) The threefold radiance of the one Godhead let us piously hymn, crying out: Holy art Thou, O Father Who hast no beginning, Co-unoriginate Son and Divine Spirit. Illumine us who serve Thee in faith, and snatch us from the fire eternal. Now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. (Theotokion) Rejoice, O pure One, who gavest birth to God in the flesh for the salvation of all, and through whom mankind has found salvation. Through thee may we find Paradise, O Theotokos pure and blessed.   In the dread day when Thou shalt come in Thine ineffable glory upon the clouds to judge the whole world, be Thou well-pleased, O Redeemer, that Thy faithful servant whom Thou hast received from the earth may meet thee with brightness.   May Christ give thee rest in the land of the living and open unto thee the gates of Paradise, and declare thee a citizen of the Kingdom. And may He grant thee forgiveness for those things wherein thou hast sinned in life, O thou who lovest Christ. … Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven. Let us give ear unto what the Almighty saith: Woe unto them that seek to behold the terrible day of the Lord! For it is darkness; for all things shall be tried with fire.   The First Epistle to the Thessalonians (Pericope 270—1 Thess. 4:13–17): Brethren, I would not have you to be ignorant concerning those who are asleep, that you sorrow not, even as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so will God bring with Him those also who die in Jesus. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord: that we who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who have died. For the Lord Himself, with a shout of command, with the voice of the Archangel and with the trumpet of God, shall come down from Heaven; and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so shall we ever be with the Lord.   The Gospel according to John (Pericope 16—John 5:24–30): The Lord said to the Jews that came unto Him: “Verily, verily I say unto you, he that hears My Word and believes in Him that sent Me, has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation, but passes from death unto life. Verily, verily I say unto you, the hour is coming and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live. For as the Father has life in Himself, so has He given to the Son to have life in Himself, and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man. Marvel not at this; for the hour is coming in which all that are in the graves shall hear the voice of the Son of God and shall come forth—they that have done good unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation. I can of Mine own Self do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just, for I seek not Mine own will, but the will of the Father Who has sent Me.”   The Last Kiss. When the soul is about to be carried away from the body with violence by dread Angels, it forgets all kinsmen and acquaintances and is troubled concerning standing before the tribunal that is to come, that shall pass judgment upon vain things and much-toiling flesh. Then, entreating the Judge, let us all pray that the Lord will forgive him (her) the things that he (she) has done.   Save them that put their trust in thee, O Mother of the Sun that setteth not, O Begetter of God. With thy prayers entreat the Most-good God, we pray, that He will give rest unto him (her) that now has been taken away, where the souls of the Righteous repose. Show him (her) to be an heir of divine good things, in the courts of the Righteous, unto memory eternal, O all-undefiled One. Glory … (TONE 6): Beholding me voiceless and deprived of breath, weep for me, O brethren and friends, kinsmen and acquaintances. For yesterday I conversed with you, and suddenly the dread hour of death came upon me. But come, all you that love me, and kiss me with the last kiss. For no more will I walk with you or converse with you. For I depart unto the Judge with Whom there is no respect of persons. For slave and master stand together before Him, king and warrior, rich and poor, in equal worthiness; for each, according to his deeds, is glorified or put to shame. But I beg and entreat you all, that you pray without ceasing unto Christ God for me, that I not be brought down unto the place of torment according to my sins, but that He will appoint me to the place where is the light of life.   9th Hour (Final Prayer of St. Basil the Great) Rescue us from the hand of the adversary, and forgive us our sins, and mortify our carnal mind; that, putting aside the old man, we may be clad with the new, and live for Thee, our Master and Benefactor; and that, so following after Thy commandments, we may attain unto rest eternal, where is the abode of all who rejoice.   Great Vespers None – note that it does NOT include Octoechos and Menaion!   Orthros/Matins Does NOT include Octoechos and Menaion. Prayer of Light.  . Illumine in our hearts the true Sun of Your righteousness, enlighten our minds and guard all our senses, that, as in the day, walking nobly in the way of Your commandments, we may attain to life eternal, for with You is the fountain of life, and that we may be vouchsafed to come to the enjoyment of Your unapproachable light. Evlogetaria.  Blessed art Thou, O Lord; teach me Thy statutes. The company of the Angels was amazed, when they beheld Thee numbered among the dead, yet Thyself, O Savior, destroying the power of death, and with Thee raising up Adam and releasing all men from hades. Tropar after Psalm 50.  Jesus, having risen from the grave as He foretold, hath given unto us life eternal and Great Mercy.     Divine Liturgy Does NOT include Octoechos and Menaion Creed.  …I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the Life of the world to come. Amen. Anaphora.  … Thou it was who didst bring us from non- existence into being and, when we had fallen away, didst raise us up again and didst not cease to do all things until thou hadst brought us up to heaven and hadst endowed us with thy kingdom which is to come… … Having in remembrance, therefore, this saving commandment and all those things which have come to pass for us: the cross, the grave, the third-day resurrection, the ascension into heaven, the sitting at the right hand, and the second and glorious coming: Thine own of thine own… … That to those who shall partake thereof they may be unto vigilance of soul, unto forgiveness of sins, unto the communion of thy Holy Spirit, unto the fulfillment of the kingdom of heaven and unto boldness toward thee, not unto judgment nor unto condemnation… Before Lord's Prayer… Vouchsafe us to partake of thy heavenly and dread mysteries of this sacred and spiritual table, with a pure conscience, unto forgiveness of sins, unto pardon of transgressions, unto communion of the Holy Spirit, unto inheritance of the kingdom of heaven, unto boldness toward thee, and not unto judgment nor unto condemnation. Lord's Prayer.  ..thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven… Communion Prayer.  …unto forgiveness of sins and unto life everlasting…. [1] St. Tikhon's Monastery, trans., The Great Book of Needs: Expanded and Supplemented, vol. I (South Canaan, PA: St. Tikhon's Seminary Press, 2000), 7–8.

September 15 Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER: Amazing God, We pray that through the Holy Spirit Your preferred future for Groveport United Methodist Church will be made clear to us. Give us the courage we need to follow You wherever You may take us. We ask that You bind us together in love so that we can bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to our friends, families, and community. Open our eyes so that we may see the amazing things You are already doing among us. AMEN. PRELUDE “God So Loved the World” LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES *OPENING HYMN “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Magnify the Lord. P: Praise God's holy name. L: The Lord hears the pleas of the perishing. P: God transforms our suffering into songs of joy. L: God restores our fortunes when calamity strikes. P: Bless the Lord and praise God's holy name! HYMN “Open Our Eyes, Lord” PRAYER OF CONFESSION: L.: For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. P.: May Christ give us the light, that we may awaken to his truth. L.: Walk as children of light as you pursue what is good, right and true. P.: May Christ give us the light, that we may awaken to his truth. L.: Take no part in works of darkness, but try to learn what is pleasing to God. P.: May Christ give us the light, that we may awaken to his truth. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 5:21 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Special Music – Angela Martin *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS - (All children1st through 6th grades are invited to attend Jr. Choir at this time.) SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: John 9:1-12 SERMON HOLY COMMUNION “But Now I See!” *CLOSING HYMN “Open My Eyes, that I May See” #454 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “I'll Fly Away”

Jesus left us with a job to do. He wanted to link his authority with our obedience. May Christ's “Great Commission” not become the church's great omission!

Ezekiel 24:15-24 (The Lord will profane his sanctuary) Ephesians 3:14-19 (May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

In 1 Peter 5 St. Peter teaches the entire Church, both Clergy and Laity, how they are to live in relationship to God and to one another. The Apostle implores all to live from Christ's Nature of Humility. Today we open our souls to see the value of this great virtue and how Christ desires to free us from the service of ourselves and the consuming thoughts we have about ourselves. May Christ set us free so that we may live in the joy of doing His will.

Isaiah 1:10-17 (Take your wrongdoing out of my sight) Ephesians 3:14-19 (May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love

Where is the Ark? By Pastor Kobus Massyn Here is an eternal truth. Life cannot be divided into compartments in some which God is involved and in others of which He is not involved. The fact is that God does not need to be invited into certain departments of life, and kept out of others. He is everywhere, all through life and in every activity of life.  He hears not only the words that are spoken in His name; He hears all words; and there cannot be any such thing as  a form of words which evades bringing God into any transaction. We will regard all promises as sacred if we remember that all promises are made in the presence of God. William Barclay Key Scripture: Exodus 40:34: - Then the cloud [the Shekinah, God's visible presence] covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle! The Ark hosted the King of Kings Revelation 15:8:-  And the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory (the radiance, the splendor) of God and from His might and power, and no one was able to go into the sanctuary until the seven plagues (afflictions, calamities) of the seven angels were ended. Isaiah 6:8:-  Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Romans 12:1:-   I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. What attitude is growing in my heart? Mark 4:20:-   And those sown on the good (well-adapted) soil are the ones who hear the Word and receive and accept and welcome it and bear fruit–some thirty times as much as was sown, some sixty times as much, and some [even] a hundred times as much.' Ephesians 3:16-18:-  May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality]. May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love, That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God's devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it]; Acts 17:28: -  For in Him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your [own] poets have said, For we are also His offspring. John 17:20-21:-  Neither for these alone do I pray [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for all those who will ever come to believe in (trust in, cling to, rely on) Me through their word and teaching, That they all may be one, [just] as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe and be convinced that You have sent Me. The veil was torn for a reason: John 14:23:-  Jesus answered, If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word [obey My teaching]; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him.'

"While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." May Christ shine in our lives!

The response of suspicious, educated unbelievers observing uneducated, bold believers should naturally be that they have been with Jesus. May Christ be Beheld with You by Your Boldness in Him.

The response of suspicious, educated unbelievers observing uneducated, bold believers should naturally be that they have been with Jesus. May Christ be Beheld with You by Your Boldness in Him.

Are you wanting to get the most out of listening to this podcast? Is the anxiety and overwhelm before your period just leading to more and more anxiety and overwhelm? Are you getting really tired of it consuming you each cycle? Do you want to see transformation, build habits and learn to be consistent with your wellness goals throughout your WHOLE cycle, all while doing it in a way that helps you grow closer to God and doesn't lead to more shame? Well, first off... Merry Christmas! What a topic to be talking about in light of knowing Jesus has come to bring wholeness & healing! May Christ's peace & blessing be on you as you listen! In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ways to get the most out of this podcast so that you can see results and start moving more towards that calm and peace in your body and mind! If you're ready to start this journey of learning to navigate the turbulence of premenstrual anxiety together, then grab a notebook and pen! Let's dive into it! Next Steps: Check out my Website: www.herbodysings.com Follow along on Instagram: @herbodysings *Disclaimer: https://www.herbodysings.com/disclaimer/

Christians are for life, not just for Christmas! Over the next few weeks, we're going to look at forming Christ in us. For God to find a dwelling place, His word needs: * A Womb belly (individual in-dwelling) * A Friend (corporate in-dwelling) * A Manger (geographical in-dwelling) * A Song (proclaim the in-dwelling) How can Christ be formed in us? What we hear What we say What we dwell on with our thoughts We do not conceive a physical life, but rather the spiritual life of Jesus through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit. May Christ be formed in you and the new creation birthed in you as you allow the Holy spirit to overshadow you.

Wisdom 7:22-8:1 (Wisdom is a breath of the power of God) Ephesians 3:14-19 (May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

It was a great Celebration worship service this morning. Who are you going to love this week? May Christ be the center of your decisions. Have a blessed day! Off to traditional worship. A surprise for worship at that service awaits! “ If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.The Apostles themselves, who set on foot the conversion of the Roman Empire, the great men who built up the Middle Ages, the English Evangelicals who abolished the Slave Trade, all left their mark on Earth, precisely because their minds were occupied with Heaven. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this. Aim at Heaven and you will get earth ‘thrown in': aim at earth and you will get neither.”— Mere Christianity  by C. S. Lewis

Watch the full video on Rumble at https://rumble.com/v3ffv1g-christian-resistance-to-tyrants-the-doctrine-of-the-lesser-magistrates-past.html In this powerful interview, Pastor Matt Trewhella sits down with Jeremy Slayden to discuss the biblical mandate and practical application of successfully defying tyrants, the truth about Ukraine, Zelensky and Putin, end times eschatology, and whether God holds back blessings in our own life due to a besetting sin. If you've ever asked, "How can we fight this?" ...Then this is one you don't want to miss! Are you ready to begin making big changes in your life? Learn more here: WarriorMBS.com You can follow Pastor Matt Trewhella on the following platforms: https://rumble.com/user/DefyTyrants https://defytyrants.com/ https://countybeforecountry.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5FxpD6gBqdqCuJjynxu0g https://www.facebook.com/matt.trewhella.7 Read Matt's Personal Testimony (Amazing): http://howjesuschangedmylife.com/ Matt's 3 Part series on Repentance, Fighting, and Building: https://rumble.com/vncgst-christians-need-to-repent.-step-1-of-christian-resistance.html https://rumble.com/vo223z-christians-must-fight-step-2-of-christian-resistance.html https://rumble.com/vpozq3-christians-god-is-building-get-involved-step-3-of-christian-resistance.html Order the book, "The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates" here, to show you how to overcome tyranny through God's word. https://defytyrants.com/store/book-the-doctrine-of-the-lesser-magistrates/ May Christ be praised! Pastor Matt Trewhella

Elder BlessingBy: Jonathan BurginSummit Church may you love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. May Christ himself always hold the rightful position as King of your life. May you set your hope anew on God, not forgetting His many miracles, and never neglecting His commands. And because of your sincere devotion to HIM, may you model to the next generation what it looks like to know, and love, and follow hard after Jesus. The next generation is looking for something that's real and satisfying. When the world offers them fake and fleeting, may you be there to offer them Jesus. Every generation is meant to impact the generation coming after them, every generation is meant to leave a legacy. Our generation will last mere moments, so let's take the task seriously, let's leave someone coming after us that takes up the mantle of making much of Christ. Until the whole world hears, and until the next generation is reached. You are sent. 

Joshua 24:14-29('The Lord is a holy God, a jealous God') Ephesians 3:14-19 ·(May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

Genesis 49:29-33,50:15-26 ('God has turned the evil you planned into good') Ephesians 3:14-19 ·(May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

May Christ not have shed His Precious Blood at Calvary in vain for any of us! The transcription for this Podcast can be found at https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/Christs-blood-shed.html

The title of the sermon explains what the sermon is about. Gives good guidance. Also looks into the history of John Calvin's search for a wife. And reveals the most needed ingredient for a solid marriage. May Christ be praised- 37 min. MercySeat.net

The title of the sermon explains what the sermon is about. Gives good guidance. Also looks into the history of John Calvin's search for a wife. And reveals the most needed ingredient for a solid marriage. May Christ be praised- 37 min. MercySeat.net

Prayer of St. Patrick:God guide you. May the eye of God look before you, the ear of God hear you, the word of God speak for you. May the hand of God protect you, the way of God lie before you, the shield of God defend you, the host of God save you. May Christ shield you today. Christ with you, Christ before you, Christ behind you, Christ in you, Christ beneath you, Christ above you, Christ on your right,

In this text we learn that men and women have both been created equal in value by God, but not in role. Paul addresses the role of women in a church and how women should not exercise authority over a man, basing his argument back to the order of creation. This text also encourages women to focus on what is proper to profess godliness such as their inward beauty rather than solely their outer appearance. May Christ be glorified as women work to fulfill the role created for them by our loving Savior as -both men and women are given indispensable roles in the achievement of God's ultimate purposes- -quote by John Piper-.

Acts 5:34-42 (They were glad to have had the honour of suffering humiliation for the sake of the name) Ephesians 3:14-19 (May Christ live in your hearts through faith)

Support "Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine "  https://www.buzzsprout.com/958528/supportBook a reading: www.jilljardineastrology.com/shopCheck out Jill's New on-line courses on Sanskrit Mantras for Wealth, Prosperity, Love and to Develop your intuition!   https://jilljardineastrology.com/MCShttps://jilljardineastrology.com/online-courses/wealth-mantras/https://jilljardineastrology.com/online-courses/develop-your-intuition-with-sanskrit-mantras/Welcome to the Episode on the Eclipses of April 20, 2023 and May 5, 2023.  This is a powerful window of time which will have repercussions in the upcoming months as we witness changes in our personal and collective lives.  Also, during this eclipse window we have Mercury retrograde in Taurus from April 21- May 14, 2023.The Solar Eclipse on April 20, 2023 is in the last degrees of Aries.  Aries is ruled by Mars, and with a Solar Eclipse there can be aggressive energies on the rise.  Solar Eclipse - New Moon in Aries, occurs at 12:13 am EDT on April 20th but weirdly enough the Moon transits into Taurus 17 minutes later at 12:30 am, and then the Sun transits into Taurus at 4:14 am.  This Aries Solar eclipse will also affect Taurus.  Be aware in you have any planets in the last degrees of Aries or early degrees of Taurus. It's a hybrid solar eclipse in Aries. This celestial phenomenon is a unique combination of a total and annular eclipse. As a result, the moon's shadow will fall on the Earth, partially blocking the sun's rays and creating a beautiful ring of fire around the moon.  Any initiatives that governments may launch or any aggressive actions taken by world leaders or governments will be thwarted due to the eclipsed moon.  So don't fear if some major world issues pops up at this time.  It doesn't have staying power. But this is also a Karmic signature solar eclipse so karma comes home to roost!This ARIES NEW Moon occurs at 29 Degrees ARIES:  According to Sabian Symbol interpretation: THE MUSIC OF THE SPHERES.  KEYNOTE: Attunement to cosmic order.  GREAT INVOCATION: “From the point of Light within the Mind of GodLet light stream forth into the minds of men. Let Light descend on Earth.From the point of Love within the Heart of GodLet love stream forth into the hearts of men. May Christ return to Earth.From the centre where the Will of God is knownLet purpose guide the little wills of men – The purpose which the Masters know and serve.From the centre which we call the race of menLet the Plan of Love and Light work out -And may it seal the door where evil dwells.Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.”On May 5, 2023, we have a Lunar Eclipse with the Sun in Taurus and Moon in Scorpio, This also marks the high spiritual festival of the WESAK FULL MOON. The Wesak Full Moon occurs annually at the full Moon in Scorpio when the Sun is in Taurus.  It is a heightened time of spiritual light flowing into the planet administered by the Ascended Masters, specifically the Buddha and the Christ who hold a healing ceremony on the higher dimensions of the Himalayan Mountains to bless humanity in the coming years. So again, the theme is that the higher beings have our back during these eclipses but we must invoke them, and not buy into the fear mongering of the 3rd dimension.  The Sabian Symbol for the May 5, CInqo De Maya Full Moon Lunar Eclipse is for the degree of 15 Degrees Scorpio is: Scorpio 15 (14° - 15°) CHILDREN PLAYING AROUND FIVE MOUNDS OF SAND to be interpreted as the FIRST STEPS OF HUMANITY'S SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH

If you have never heard S.M. Lockridge's famous exclamation of “Sunday's Coming,” today is the day. It's the best way to spend four minutes today.And hearing Shadrach Meshach Lockridge proclaim Christ is a perfect way to prepare for our service tonight at 7:00pm where we will gather to consider Jesus's sixth word: It is Finished!Truly, our hope rests in the finished work of Christ and the resurrection of Christ from the dead. In the cross, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and in his resurrection he was raised for our justification—a justification granted to us by grace through faith.Then on Sunday, John 20:1-18 will be our Easter passage, where we will see Peter and John running to the empty tomb and Mary Magdalene meeting Jesus, the firstborn of a new creation.In preparation for tonight and Sunday, I would encourage you to read John 19–20. Additionally, pray for the Word to go forward to grant life and invite friends and family to join us for these two celebrations of life. I look forward to seeing you tonight and Sunday, as the Lord allows. May Christ be magnified this weekend. And may we rejoice in the grace of his cross and resurrection.For Christ's Glory and your joy in him,Pastor David-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discussion & Response Questions for John 20:1 – 18In looking at the narrative of John, when does it pivot from Jesus' body being missing to bearing witness about the resurrection?What is believed in v. 8? How does John's commentary help (v. 9)?Who is the first witness to our risen Lord? Would this testimony be valued or devalued in the first century?Consider the repeated question of verses 13 and 15. How does the resurrection change everything?Contrast this garden scene with Genesis 3. What similarities or differences do you notice? (i.e. angels in the garden, God present with his people, Adam being sought, sorrow being introduced and removed, etc.).Why does John include Aramaic phrases at different points in his Gospel?What is Jesus teaching about his ascension? (v. 17). How should we understand this?How does Jesus speak of the disciples and the Father? What is unique here?How should we respond to the resurrection of Jesus?

In this episode, we'll be discussing the significance of Candlemas, the laws and rituals surrounding purification, the presentation of Jesus, the poverty of the Holy Family, and the encounter between the Holy Family and Holy Simeon and Anna the Prophetess. English Version: Nunc Dimittis Now dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, In peace, according to Thy word: For mine own eyes hath seen Thy salvation, Which Thou hast prepared in the sight of all the peoples, A light to reveal Thee to the nations And the glory of Thy people Israel. Latin Version: Nunc Dimittis Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine Secundum verbum tuum in pace: Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum: Lumen ad revelationem gentium, Et gloriam plebis tuae Israel. Prayer when burning a Blessed Candle  Jesus Christ a King of Glory has come in Peace.+ God became man, + and the Word was made flesh.+ Christ was born of a Virgin.+ Christ suffered.+ Christ was crucified.+ Christ died.+ Christ rose from the dead.+ Christ ascended into Heaven.+ Christ conquers.+ Christ reigns.+ Christ commands.+ May Christ protect us from all storms and lightning. + Christ went through their midst in Peace, + and the Word was made Flesh.+ Christ is with us with Mary.+ Flee you enemy spirits because the Lion of the Generation of Juda, the Root David, has won.+ Holy God! + Holy Powerful God! + Holy Immortal God! + Have mercy on us. Amen. Beeswax Sheets for making Candles: https://amzn.to/3kTTRIO https://amzn.to/40ivjJV The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon -  for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast). A huge thank you to my patrons! Please check out our Resources, Gift Ideas & Affiliate Links page: https://dylandrego.podbean.com/p/resources-gift-ideas-affiliate-links Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhnGJNSl67psg94j3si3s?si=7IjqIg2wQQaZTJTiDm-Dhw Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0nIdaLuEjesHRMklwfoj?si=6qF7JBYpRiG0ylwuOohFwA Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7lCF7nFQDR3py1jjTAE1?si=hBb_5Ne5Rwu-993nUUqHqg Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlAjEGgWPCI79K7Eylh31?si=Hue9USzkTf-L3wrXrK79MQ 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33PXMrinZi6fkaV6X7vn?si=Jy_d2xLlTVihD5qa4fSH9g To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego If you have any prayers you'd like to request, or comments and/or suggestions - please email me at latinprayerpodcast@gmail.com. Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye)    

In today's episode, we sit down and reflect on a wedding homily from St. John Paul II. We talk about memories, lies that we unknowingly believe, and the hills that Renzo is willing to die on. We're so glad you're here with us. Let's jump in!“May Christ be with you always. Never take your eyes off him. Seek him in your thought, in your heart and in your prayer, so that he may guide your young love towards these great tasks, the responsibility for which you assume from today onwards. And may new men -your children, the future fruit of your union—bear witness that you are carrying out faithfully the eternal plan of love of the Creator himself; and subsequently may they find, through you, the way to Christ and to his Church. In this way you will give thanks to God for the love which he has brought forth in your hearts and which he permits you today to express and confirm with this great sacrament.”  https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/speeches/1979/february/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_19790225_nozze.htmlSUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our BooksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For ChildrenFREE RESOURCESFertility Awareness Cheat SheetRelationship Check-UpOur MinistryAbout UsConnect with us and send us a message on InstagramYouTube ChannelEpisode Music by Alex_MakeMusic from PixabayBetter Help Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TwoBecomeFamilySupport the show

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MAKE 2023 your most Prosperous Year Yet!  Get your Manifestation and Prosperity Groove on my registering for Jill's course, which you can take at your own pace!SHIFT INTO PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS for 2023!  Jill's on-line class, PROSPERITY PROGRAMMING, is a proven system which incorporates metaphysical and time tested techniques to attract more prosperity and abundance.  This is a powerful tool for shifting into a new vibration for a successful life:https://jilljardineastrology.com/prosperity-programming-sales-page/Get on Jill's mailing list for upcoming astrological information, workshops and specials: https://jilljardineastrology.com/free-resources/This episode is on the Winter Solstice.  The Winter Solstice is one of eight annual Solar Festivals. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, marking the return of the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere. The Ancients and native cultures have always celebrated these Solar Festivals as powerful times that were worthy of ceremony. Fires were lit to honor the Winter and Summer Solstices, thus the tradition of lighting the Yule Log derives from our pagan ancestors. Theosophical teachings which emerged in the late 19th century, derived from the Vedic wisdom of India, predicted the increasing importance of honoring the full moon, new moon, equinox and solstice cycles during the coming Aquarian Age. Well we are now in that Aquarian Age, and any ceremony or ritual, prayer or mantra that we perform on December 21 will be empowered at this Winter Solstice. There is a primal urge in humankind to be rekindled, rebirthed and renewed at these seasonal Solar Festivals which include the two Solstices, two Equinoxes,  and four cross-quarter days, honored by our ancestors, indigenous, and pre-Christian pagans.  These days of honoring the Earth and Sun are in order of their procession in the Gregorian calendar are:  February 2, know as "Imbolc," also called Candlemas which is the half-way point between the winter solstice and Spring equinox in the northern hemisphere.  Then the Spring Equinox on March 21. Beltane, honors the fruits of the Spring in the Northern Hemisphere  on May 1st.  Followed by the Summer Solstice on June 21st, Lammas on August 1, Autumnal Equinox on September 21," Samhain," also known as All Souls Day on November 1, and Winter Solstice on December 21st.  Most of you may be familiar with the Vernal or Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice (check out my previous podcast,) Autumnal Equinox and Winter Solstice.  But the cross-quarter days celebrated by our indigenous and pagan ancestors are less known and they are Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas or Lughnassah, and Samhain or All Soul's day.The Winter Solstice provides a powerful time of year to bring in more Inner Light.  Any rituals, meditations, or spiritual prayers and practices at this time of year will help to empower an individual or group in the coming New Year.  One powerful practice is to chant the "Great Invocation," at these annual Solar festivals. The Great InvocationFrom the point of Light within the Mind of GodLet light stream forth into the minds of men.Let Light descend on Earth.From the point of Love within the Heart of GodLet love stream forth into the hearts of men.May Christ return to Earth.From the center where the Will of God is knownLet purpose guide the little wills of men –The purpose which the Masters know and serve.From the centre which we call the race of menLet the Plan of Love and Light work outAnd may it seal the door where evil dwells.Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.Book your 2023 astrology reading: www.jilljardineastrology.com

“Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” — Matthew 24:12 As time passes, this passage becomes more frightening. Perhaps every generation feels that the signs of the end times are increasing. Perhaps the signs are increasing. Certainly the generations that are still living have seen plenty of earthquakes, famines, and wars. And certainly today we see an increase in wickedness, at least in some places. The particular wickedness Jesus warns about in verse 12 could be called “lawlessness.” It goes beyond refusing to live God's way, and it basically refuses to live according to anyone's rules. It's the attitude that believes “It's only illegal if I get caught.” The problem with this wickedness, according to Jesus, is that it works against love. It holds no commitment to another and has no willingness to sacrifice for anyone. In the end times most people will care only about themselves, and most people's love will grow cold. Taken to the extreme, that's a bone-chilling thought. It will be “survival of the fittest” among people who are most violent and crafty. May Christ return before we become so lawless. Spirit of Jesus, guide our lives to save us from lawlessness. Fill us with your love and wisdom, we pray. Amen.

After Judas went out into the dark of night to betray Jesus, Jesus said that now is the time of his glorification, and now he would glorify God.  Jesus was referring to the time of his death on the cross.  Today, we ask how the cross of Christ brings glory to God.  What attributes of God are revealed in the cross?  What impact does seeing the glory of God in the cross of Christ have on us? May Christ crucified be our vision. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

This episode looks at Proverbs 12:12, “The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.” Wicked people grasp at certainty by evil means, thus producing evil. The righteous have a firm root in Christ, and therefore they produce good fruit in season. May we be rooted in Christ.

This sermon covers various thoughts regarding the draconian decrees that have been imposed upon the Canadian people due to the covid mandates. It covers a letter of interposition from churchmen to Justin Trudeau. The beginning of the sermon also covers some thoughts about the current situation in Ukraine. Below are some links to both. May Christ be praised- 46 min. MercySeat.net----Here are the three links I mentioned so you can see things from a perspective other than the narrative being pushed by the politicians and the press in America and Europe-----A short news article which exposes what the American press has been censoring- https---www.rt.com-russia-550529-ukraine-war-eight-years-zakharova---fbclid-IwAR1I27RaglYQxp1zLP--03MYSDgGZ5N1Fh8OiQZlEN2fM-b21NoVte-xqoY----Watch at least the first 15 minutes- https---www.ukcolumn.org-ukcolumn-news-uk-column-news-25th-february-2022--fbclid-IwAR1NRT-HlRgOsNoluRbR9I7kWYjEyEwu2ALaOq5P3hcV8a5uRTkCykb--OQ----Another article- https---www.paulcraigroberts.org-2022-02-24-update-on-the-ukrainian-situation---fbclid-IwAR2UkYnMp3jAXL-c3dSd9onuwyH4H7hYVaQsY-5L8Nxo1CIhzMpvF7gwFtk----And this is a fourth link. Well worth the 18-minutes from an American in downtown Kiev giving his analysis of the situation- https---www.youtube.com-watch--v-1vdiEABLFoo----Transcript of Putin's Address Regarding Ukraine- https---www.msn.com-en-us-news-world-transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-on-ukraine-ar-AAUfDms--fbclid-IwAR05nDZjFFyxNdBDbCO1DhOfJz7UQ26Y-Bv2HVcKpcNluKhETO6saY54QDM----Here is the open letter from the pastors to Trudeau- https---www.libertycoalitioncanada.com-an-open-letter-to-justin-trudeau

This sermon covers various thoughts regarding the draconian decrees that have been imposed upon the Canadian people due to the covid mandates. It covers a letter of interposition from churchmen to Justin Trudeau. The beginning of the sermon also covers some thoughts about the current situation in Ukraine. Below are some links to both. May Christ be praised- 46 min. MercySeat.net----Here are the three links I mentioned so you can see things from a perspective other than the narrative being pushed by the politicians and the press in America and Europe-----A short news article which exposes what the American press has been censoring- https---www.rt.com-russia-550529-ukraine-war-eight-years-zakharova---fbclid-IwAR1I27RaglYQxp1zLP--03MYSDgGZ5N1Fh8OiQZlEN2fM-b21NoVte-xqoY----Watch at least the first 15 minutes- https---www.ukcolumn.org-ukcolumn-news-uk-column-news-25th-february-2022--fbclid-IwAR1NRT-HlRgOsNoluRbR9I7kWYjEyEwu2ALaOq5P3hcV8a5uRTkCykb--OQ----Another article- https---www.paulcraigroberts.org-2022-02-24-update-on-the-ukrainian-situation---fbclid-IwAR2UkYnMp3jAXL-c3dSd9onuwyH4H7hYVaQsY-5L8Nxo1CIhzMpvF7gwFtk----And this is a fourth link. Well worth the 18-minutes from an American in downtown Kiev giving his analysis of the situation- https---www.youtube.com-watch--v-1vdiEABLFoo----Transcript of Putin's Address Regarding Ukraine- https---www.msn.com-en-us-news-world-transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-on-ukraine-ar-AAUfDms--fbclid-IwAR05nDZjFFyxNdBDbCO1DhOfJz7UQ26Y-Bv2HVcKpcNluKhETO6saY54QDM----Here is the open letter from the pastors to Trudeau- https---www.libertycoalitioncanada.com-an-open-letter-to-justin-trudeau

This sermon covers various thoughts regarding the draconian decrees that have been imposed upon the Canadian people due to the covid mandates. It covers a letter of interposition from churchmen to Justin Trudeau. The beginning of the sermon also covers some thoughts about the current situation in Ukraine. Below are some links to both. May Christ be praised- 46 min. MercySeat.net----Here are the three links I mentioned so you can see things from a perspective other than the narrative being pushed by the politicians and the press in America and Europe-----A short news article which exposes what the American press has been censoring- https---www.rt.com-russia-550529-ukraine-war-eight-years-zakharova--fbclid-IwAR1I27RaglYQxp1zLP--03MYSDgGZ5N1Fh8OiQZlEN2fM-b21NoVte-xqoY----Watch at least the first 15 minutes- https---www.ukcolumn.org-ukcolumn-news-uk-column-news-25th-february-2022-fbclid-IwAR1NRT-HlRgOsNoluRbR9I7kWYjEyEwu2ALaOq5P3hcV8a5uRTkCykb--OQ----Another article- https---www.paulcraigroberts.org-2022-02-24-update-on-the-ukrainian-situation--fbclid-IwAR2UkYnMp3jAXL-c3dSd9onuwyH4H7hYVaQsY-5L8Nxo1CIhzMpvF7gwFtk----And this is a fourth link. Well worth the 18-minutes from an American in downtown Kiev giving his analysis of the situation- https---www.youtube.com-watch-v-1vdiEABLFoo----Transcript of Putin's Address Regarding Ukraine- https---www.msn.com-en-us-news-world-transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-on-ukraine-ar-AAUfDms-fbclid-IwAR05nDZjFFyxNdBDbCO1DhOfJz7UQ26Y-Bv2HVcKpcNluKhETO6saY54QDM----Here is the open letter from the pastors to Trudeau- https---www.libertycoalitioncanada.com-an-open-letter-to-justin-trudeau

This sermon covers various thoughts regarding the draconian decrees that have been imposed upon the Canadian people due to the covid mandates. It covers a letter of interposition from churchmen to Justin Trudeau. The beginning of the sermon also covers some thoughts about the current situation in Ukraine. Below are some links to both. May Christ be praised! 46 min. MercySeat.net Here are the three links I mentioned so you can see things from a perspective other than the narrative being pushed by the politicians and the press in America and Europe: A short news article which exposes what the American press has been censoring: https://www.rt.com/russia/550529-ukraine-war-eight-years-zakharova/?fbclid=IwAR1I27RaglYQxp1zLP-_03MYSDgGZ5N1Fh8OiQZlEN2fM_b21NoVte_xqoY Watch at least the first 15 minutes: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ukcolumn-news/uk-column-news-25th-february-2022?fbclid=IwAR1NRT-HlRgOsNoluRbR9I7kWYjEyEwu2ALaOq5P3hcV8a5uRTkCykb__OQ Another article: https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2022/02/24/update-on-the-ukrainian-situation/?fbclid=IwAR2UkYnMp3jAXL-c3dSd9onuwyH4H7hYVaQsY-5L8Nxo1CIhzMpvF7gwFtk And this is a fourth link. Well worth the 18-minutes from an American in downtown Kiev giving his analysis of the situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vdiEABLFoo Transcript of Putin's Address Regarding Ukraine: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/transcript-vladimir-putin-s-televised-address-on-ukraine/ar-AAUfDms?fbclid=IwAR05nDZjFFyxNdBDbCO1DhOfJz7UQ26Y-Bv2HVcKpcNluKhETO6saY54QDM Here is the open letter from the pastors to Trudeau: https://www.libertycoalitioncanada.com/an-open-letter-to-justin-trudeau