Kaleidoscope- January 20

"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 20, 2010

Greetings!

2 Corinthians 12:24-26 (NIV)

But God has combined the members of the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, ²⁵so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. ²⁶If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Ministry Course Fee Waived
Jan. 23

Preparing Pastors, Youth Pastors, Seminarians and Missionaries for the Complex Emotional/Relational Terrain of Ministry

Topics

8:00a-9:30a- Know the Terrain: The Example of Gettysburg

9:30a-11:45a -Boundaries, Sexual Misconduct

12:30p-3:00p -Ethical/Legal Issues, Relational Snares

3:20p-5:30p -Prayer, Testimonies, Worship

See http://theidentityschool.com for more information and to register.

Shoes to Share- Operation T.H.E.R.E.

"The Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort"

Shoes2Share was birthed in Haiti when the organization's founders, Tim and Rhonda Wampler, spent significant time there during an extremely difficult adoption process of their 2 youngest children. Through communications with their friends and associates in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, they have received heart-wrenching, eyewitness accounts of the terror and devastation brought about by this disaster.

Shoes2Share is facilitating a significant outreach to the nation of Haiti through Operation T.H.E.R.E. To get more information about this outreach and to find out how you can contribute please visite their website: www.shoes2share.com

Unemployed/Underemployed Workshop- 2/6

The Ministers Alliance of Coatesville and Vicinity has scheduled a free workshop on how churches can help maximize their resources in helping meet the needs of the unemployed and underemployed during these difficult economic times.

Showing the Love of Jesus to the Unemployed and Underemployed will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, at Towerville Christian Church, 10 Hannum Drive at Strasburg Road, Towerville (Coatesville). It is open to area pastors, church leaders and individuals who have a heart for those who are struggling and would like to learn more about helping to meet both physical and emotional needs of the many unemployed and underemployed. The workshop also will present applications that are adaptable to other types of ministries to those who are struggling.

Casey Jones of Transformation Initiative of Parkesburg, a ministry that collects and shares information about the wealth of community resources available to individuals and families, will lead the activity.

Subjects will include an assessment of physical and emotional needs for both the unemployed and underemployed and their spouses and children, many of which go unrecognized; equipping congregations in undertaking an effective role in assisting those who are struggling; increasing the capacity of the church to help meet needs through easy enhancement of already existing resources; helping to identify and maximize use of internal and external resources and services that are available readily in a community; and development and enhancement of built-in networks that can assist persons in actually obtaining new employment.

Pre-registration is requested to help ensure availability of sufficient workshop materials.

TO REGISTER or for further information: email bps461@msn.com or call (484) 872-1298.

Hope and Healing for Broken Kids- March 13

Walt Mueller and the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding invite you to a one-day training seminar for youth workers, educators, parents, pastors, and counselors.

Early bird registration rates expire on February 1.

Saturday, March 13th, 8:45am to 5pm

The Family Center 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap, PA 17527

Brokenness and pain run deep and wide in today's youth culture. Our kids are victims of family breakups, violence, incest, date rape, sexual abuse, and other devastating circumstances. Today's kids are faced with issues of increasing complexity, but ignoring these issues is simply not an option. Working with hurting kids should not be taken lightly.

This CPYU one day seminar will help you answer the question "What do I do now?" and give you the confidence to listen and respond wisely to what your kids unload on you. Youth specialists Marv Penner and Rich Van Pelt will help you unpack and respond to the complex realities a majority of kids face today. You'll be equipped to offer a biblically rooted path towards wholeness- a path we're all going to be called to walk with hurting young friends.

For more information and to register please go to: http://www.cpyuresourcecenter.org/hoandheforbr.html

Brother 2 Brother Prayer Breakfast- 2/27

Download a flyer by clicking here

Location:

Hutchinson Memorial UAME Church

825 E. Chestnut Street, Coatesville, PA 19320

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

The National Christian Conference Center

located in Valley Forge, PA

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.