Kaleidoscope- June 23

"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.

June 23, 2010

Greetings!

Revelation 21:22 (NIV)

I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.

Malachi Dads Vision Casting Meeting- June 26

Saturday June 26, 9:00am-Noon

Coatesville Bible Fellowship Church

4th Avenue and Lincoln Highway Coatesville

Coffee will be available beginning at 8:15am

Millions of children nationwide are growing up without fathers because their dads are in prison. Malachi Dads is tackling this epidemic by teaching Christian inmates how to grow into godly parents, equipping them to spiritually train their kids from behind bars to help break the cycle of crime in their families. The program develops their skills in five key areas: fathering, spiritual, educational, moral and vocational. To learn more about the ministry of Malachi Dads visit their website by clicking here.

Malachi Dads founder, Lyndon Azcuna, will also be speaking on Sunday morning at Calvary Fellowship Church in Lionville, and at the Camp at the Old Mill in Brandamore on Sunday, June 27.

For more information on this event and future plans contact:

Jack Crans, Chaplain, Chester County Prison

Director, County Corrections Gospel Mission

Co-Sponsor, Heart Cry for Revival

610-322 3392

Greater Deliverance Conference- June 22-27

All are invited to the second annual Greater Deliverance International Conference. The conference begins Tuesday, June 22nd and concludes Sunday, June 27th.

All services will be held at Greater Deliverance Church (800 South First Ave, Coatesville), except the Baptism. Our theme is "The Ingathering Harvest of Souls."

For more information and a flyer that includes speakers/agenda please contact Chaya Scott of Greater Deliverance at (610) 283-0771 or chayascott@yahoo.com

Worship Night and Reading in the Park

Thorndale UMC will host a Worship Night on Sunday, June 27, 6:00 PM in the Worship Center.

Glorify the Lord through music, prayer and testimony. All are welcome; any age, from any church congregation and, or course, those who may not yet have a church home. Come and join TUMC in this worship celebration.

For more information Thorndale United Methodist Church at (610) 384-2433

READING IN THE PARK

All area churches older youth and adults are invited to join Thorndale UMC for Reading in the Park - Wednesdays, June 30-August 25 at 6:30-7:30 PM at Caln Park. The book, The Hole In Our Gospel by Richard Stearns, President of World Vision, US. will be used for discussion.

"This book's fresh look at the gospel will take you to a deeper understanding of your own faith and inspire you to do your part to demonstrate God's love for a hurting world."

For more information contact Thorndale UMC at (610) 384-2433

Preaching Conference- June 29

Pennsylvania Eastern Keystone Baptist Association

2nd Annual Dr. C.B. Dailey & Dr. William Augustus Jones Preaching Conference

"Preaching with Integrity in the 21st Century"

JUNE 29, 2010
10:00 AM

PALMER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
6 Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096

Registration Fee:
$65.00 Per Person
$75.00 On Site
(Price Includes Luncheon)

"Conference at-a Glance"
10:00 AM - Dr. T. Dewitt Smith
12:00 Noon - Luncheon - Dr. Michael C. Harris
2:00 PM - Dr. Charles Walker - Missionary Baptist Pastors Conference
3:00 PM - Dr. William J. Shaw
"Break For Dinner "
7:00 PM Conference Resumes - Bishop Keith Reed Sr.
8:00 PM - Dr. Charles E. Booth

For Registration Information Contact:

Rev. Dr. Rodney E. King
Phone: (215) 881-3494
E-Mail: rking@plcntu.org

CPR-3 Summer Trips to Haiti- Now

CPR-3 (CPR- Crisis Preparation Readiness) (3- Pray, Give, Go) partner's people, organizations and churches with communities of people affected by crisis or catastrophe's that utilizes our God given gifts to serve one another.

Their vision is to see these partnerships established from the local church with organizations that are on the ground to come along side of nationals and ignite a passion for missions in the church that seriously and proactively engages the church to care for the 'overlooked.'

Their plan is to empower local church leaders to identify and implement sustainable solutions to the physical and spiritual needs within the communities of the overlooked. This plan includes Crisis Preparation Readiness, Training and a plan for the rapid and ongoing deployment of teams to care for those who are overlooked.

CPR-3 is planning 3 consecutive one week long trips beginning on July 30, 2010. For more information on the costs, registration and other details contact Dan Odeens at (484) 614-9104.

Vacation Bible School- week of July 26

Vacation Bible School at Olive Street Presbyterian Church opens on Monday, July 26. The annual 5-day program includes a full week of Bible-based education, adventure, and activities for children, pre-school through 6th grade. The theme is "SonQuest Rainforest"; following Jesus on a life changing adventure.

The school runs from Monday, July 26 to Friday, July 30, with our ice cream social and closing program taking place on Thursday evening. Starting time is 9:00 am and pick up is at noon. Monday doors will open at 8:30 for registration or you can pre-register through email at ospcvbs@verizon.net. Registration is free. Please send child/s name, age, grade entering in the fall, parents' name(s), phone number, address and email address. You will be sent a confirmation email with your info and a medical release form that needs to be emailed back or returned the first day of VBS.

Activities include opening assemblies, Bible stories, themed snack, crafts, recreation and daily centers. The children will enjoy making new friends and seeing old ones from previous VBS, while learning about how we can follow Jesus.

Olive Street Presbyterian Church is located at 1400 Olive Street, Coatesville, PA.

Please send any questions to ospcvbs@verizon.net Attn: Robyn Vannoy.

Is Your Congregation In?- July 4

Click Here to find out more about Call 2 Fall

Hispanic-Latino Workshop-
July 7

Did you know:
*Hispanics are America's largest minority group

*Hispanics are the nation's largest growing population in our nation

*The United States is the third largest Spanish speaking population in the world

*The Hispanic population grew 88% between 1990-2000 in
Chester County (vs. 58% nationally)

Service agencies and ministries must be prepared to serve this unique and rapidly growing population. Chester County Womens Services Medical will host this special one day training to teach us how to understand and serve the Latinos/Hispanics in our community. Pastor Carlos
Peralta of Encuentro Ministries, is our presenter.

Reservations are Needed :
Chester County Women's Services Medical
(610) 383-0930
cindy@ccwsmedical.org
PO Box 1224, Coatesville PA 19320
Cash, check, credit card

Learn more about Pastor Carlos at his
website, www.encuentroministries.com.
Carlos has vast experience reaching the Latino Hispanic community through his own personal story and his professional service throughout the world.

Convenient College Degrees- Apply by July 16!

Life Transforming Ministries is actively recruiting those interested in earning a college degree through the College in Coatesville partnership with Harcum College. Through this opportunity students can earn an Associates Degree through Harcum by attending classes two nights a week at the Open Arms Transformation Center (643-645 E. Lincoln Hwy.) in Coatesville. Available degrees include Leadership Studies and Human Services. Classes start the week of August 23rd.

No money for college? Call about how to apply for financial aid that can make your dream of earning a degree a reality. All eligible students can receive PELL grants and other forms of financial aid to attend. Apply for the grant by completing your FAFSA online. Applications to enroll in either degree program will be accepted untiil July 16, 2010.

Hear recent graduate Vantina talk about the program!

Click on the image to watch video

For more information call Life Transforming Ministries at (610) 384.5393.

Child Evangelism Fellowship Camps- July/August

4 GREAT WEEKS OF CAMP

Kiddie Camp
July 5-9 Valley Christian School
200 Airport Rd., Coatesville

July 26-30Bethany Christian School
1137 Shadyside Rd., Oxford

9:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Age 4 through completed grade 1

Cost: $8 for the week for the 1st child;

$5 for the 2nd child in the same family (sibling); 3rd child (or more) in the same family (sibling) is free.

Camp Good News
July 19-23 Valley Christian School
              200 Airport Rd., Coatesville
Aug 2-6     Bethany Christian School
               1137 Shadyside Rd., Oxford

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Completed grade 2 through grade 6

Cost: $10 for the week for the 1st child; $5 for the 2nd child in the same family (sibling); 3rd child (or more) in the same family (sibling) is free.

All money for all camps is required with registration & is nonrefundable.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT CAMP GOOD NEWS

&   games and sports
&   archery
&   contests
&   exciting stories from the Bible
&   a cliff-hanging missionary story
&   Quiz Down!
&   Surprise Time
&   Kids' Choir
&   "Maestro Monotone" and "Captain Noah"
&   snack
&   Scripture memory AND a special Mini Concert performed by the campers, at 3:00 PM Friday. Family and friends are invited! (no concert at KiddieCamp)

Camp Good News is dedicated to providing a well-rounded program to meet the spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional needs of boys and girls.

For more information and a registration form please contact: CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY
PO Box 50, Coatesville, PA 19320
610-384-4120

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.

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

Serving Christ and the Community,

Bill Shaw

Executive Director