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"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it."  I Corinthians 12:27

   The "Kaleidoscope" email ministry is one aspect of the relationship building ministry of Life Transforming Ministries serving to highligh and draw attention to a diverse array of resources from Christians who share the desire to faithfully build up the body of Christ.  It is intended to accelerate awareness, spiritual unity and collaboration in the Christian community.  To find out more about the other collaborative initiatives of LTM please visit our website: www.QuietRevolution.org.   If you are interested in more details on a specific part of the ministry of LTM you can Update Your Profile with us by clicking the link at the top or bottom of this email and registering for those areas you have further interest in.  To offer a submission to "Kaleidoscope" please email your information to Kaleidoscope@QuietRevolution.org. 
January 6, 2010 
Greetings!

I Corinthians 3:16-17 (NLT)  
16 Don't you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? 17 God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.
Literacy Training Program- Jan. 9 
"REST Ministries WINGS program" 
 
WingsREST Ministries will be hosting a training for those who would like to become volunteer tutors in their WINGS program.  There are currently students seeking this service on a waiting list.
 
SAT., JAN. 9, 2010
The training will be held at the Open Arms Transformation Center (643-645 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville)
 
Call Cindy Harmon at 610.384.4081 to register or for more information. 
 
Wings teaches literacy and prepares stuents to take their GED test, using a Christian computer software program and volunteer tutor.
Brother 2 Brother Prayer Breakfast- 1/9 & 2/27  
  Download a flyer by clicking here
 
Location:
 Hutchinson Memorial UAME Church
825 E. Chestnut Street, Coatesville, PA 19320
 
On January 9 Pastor Ernie Stevens and Pastor Kevron Tynes from Brighter Way Ministries in Delaware are bring a "Tag Team" word from God.
 
February 27 will be a kickoff for the Praise Celebration for the Fourth Annual Lock Arms for Christ Victory Parade and Rally for Peace, to be held on March 27, 2010 in Coateville.
 
 
Sponsored by:
 Virtuous Sisters for Christ: www.virtuoussistersforchrist.org
 
 
New Year Gospel Music Concert & Community Giveback Event- Jan . 16  
 
Saturday, January 16, 2010, 6 PM
 
Featuring the Wilmington Chester Mass Choir and A.  China Guess & Comany
 
Free of Charge!
 
Co-sponsored by Rev. Ernest Davis Jr's Wilmington Chester Mass Choir and Judah Ministries Church of God in Christ
 
Location:
856 Merchant Street, Coatesville, Pa 19320
Pancake Breakfast-   Jan . 16  
 
Thorndale UMCPancake Breakfast
Saturday, January 16, 2010  (Snow Date 1/23)
7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
 
Thorndale United Methodist Church
3503 Lincoln Hwy.
Thorndale, PA 610.384.2433
 
Adults: $6.50, Children: $3.00 (age 3-11)
 
Proceeds: Benefit Youth Winter Retreat
MLK Jr. Celebration and Worship Service-   Jan . 17  
 "Ministers Alliance of Coatesville & Vicinity"

MLK Jr.Tabernacle Baptist Church  (819 Coates Street, Coatesville)  

4:30 p.m. devotions
5:00 p.m. service

Rev. Daniel Wagner, president of the Ministers Alliance of Coatesville and Vicinity, will provide the message.

Further information is available at Ministers_Alliance@verizon.net.

The National Christian Conference Center 
located in Valley Forge, PA

NC3
Life Transforming Ministries would like all readers to be aware of our friends at the National Christian Conference Center, where you can experience Jesus through relaxation, reflection and revelation.  Please go to their website: www.nc3.org in order to get a taste of what they offer and to view their accomodations.

For a limited time, if you refer a ministry or church to book their conference or retreat with NC3, they will not only offer you 10% off your next event when the referral books, but they will also give first time guests of 25 or more 10% off their overnight event.
 
For more information please contact:
Rebekah Glennon @ 610-935-9100 x 170
Help Wanted 
"Voice of Grace and Truth Newspaper" 
 
Latest Edition     The Voice of Grace & Truth is a free 20 page bimonthly Christian newspaper. 20,000 copies are distributed throughout Delaware Valley churches and Christian Chamber of Commerce members and area businesses.
 
Earn Extra Income while working Part-Time From Home.  Turn your sales experience into a
Ministry Opportunity selling advertisement.
Unlimited possibilities.  Do you love the Lord and desire to spread the good news of Jesus Christ? 
 
Call today or send your resume to btilney@comcast.net  610·942·3053
Shoes to Share
"Barefoot Sunday Events" 
 
Shoes 2 Share Logo     The mission of Shoes 2 Share is to passionately emulate the love of Christ and advance God's Kingdom among the nations of the world by loving, serving and providing new and like-new shoes for those in need.
     In a demonstration of Christ-like compassion for the ever-growing numbers of children and families being added to the ranks of the poor and needy, churches throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia will be asking their congregations to remove and leave their shoes at
the altar.   "Barefoot Sunday", is a ministry event being conducted by Shoes 2 Share International. 
 
To view a 2 minute video and learn more about how to participate in this ministry please visit:
www.barefootsundayministry.com  call (302) 993-1234 or email to info@shoes2share.com
We're Looking for You!
"Free Income Tax preparation through LTM" 
 
Looking for You!Life Transforming Ministries is actively seeking motivated people who are interested in helping out with its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance outreach. Through this collaborative partnership with the IRS, volunteers are equipped to prepare basic federal and state tax returns for low and moderate income families throughout Chester County.  Last year more than 30 volunteers served 300 plus households and returned over $400,000 to taxpayers.   
 
VITA LogoClick HERE for more information on the VITA program, including upcoming trainings.
 
Positions are available in Coatesville, West Chester, Phoenixville, Kennett Square and Exton.  Training is provided and the requested time commitment for volunteer positions through the end of the tax season (April 15, 2010) is as little as 10 hours.  The following positions are needed.
 
  • Volunteer Tax Preparer
  • Volunteer Quality Reviewer
  • Volunteer Greeter/Screener
  • Volunteer Publicity Specialist  
  • Volunteer IT Specialist
  • Volunteer Interpreter 
 
You don't have to be a CPA, Tax Attorney or financial whiz to make a difference!  You can download and help distribute our Volunteer Flyer by clicking here.  These are some of the ways Church, Corporate and Agency groups can help this campaign:
  • Host sites
  • Volunteer teams
  • Publicity, customer statement or employee W2 stuffers
  • Hospitality
  • Behind the scenes
 
If you are interested in assisting with any of these postions, or would like to schedule a group presentation on the program and how to get involved, please contact Bud Herman at (610) 380-9099 or bherman@QuietRevolution.org 
 
Serving Christ and the Community,
 
Bill Shaw
Executive Director
 
LTM Logo Life Transforming Ministries
PO Box 29
643-645 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320
610.384.5393
 
Quick Links- In This Issue
Literacy Training Program- 1/9
Prayer Breakfast- 1/9 & 2/27
Gospel Music Concert- 1/16
Pancake Breakfast- 1/16
MLK Jr. Service- 1/17
NC3
Help Wanted- Grace and Truth
Barefoot Sunday
We're Looking for You!
Recommended Reading
Meeting Reminders
Fellowship and Prayer at the Double D- January 7
     Each Thursday at 8am, pastors, prayer warriors and Christian leaders are invited to gather together for breakfast, fellowship and prayer at the Double D diner (1323 E. Lincoln Highway) in Coatesville.
    
   The purpose of the breakfast is to develop cross-cultural and interdenominational fellowship, promote healthy and trust filled relationships in the body of Christ, and enhance unified prayer amongst Christian leadership.  Come and allow us to pray for you and God's leading for your church or ministry.
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Monthly Meeting Reminders
 
*Delaware Valley Pastors Fellowship- 8:30am 2nd Tuesday each month
 
*Chester County Prayer and Worship Meeting- 10am to 11am 4th Wednesday each month
 
*Childrens Ministry Network Meeting- 12 noon to 2pm on the last Thursday of each month (Sept - May)cmnetworkconnection@gmail.com