Kaleidoscope- September 8

"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.

September 8, 2010

Greetings!

Exodus 34:5-7 (NLV)

5 Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he called out his own name, Yahweh. 6 The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out,    "Yahweh! The Lord!
      The God of compassion and mercy!
   I am slow to anger
      and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
7 I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations.
      I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin.
   But I do not excuse the guilty.
      I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren;
   the entire family is affected-
      even children in the third and fourth generations."

Educational Series in Coatesville
www.chesco.org/helpyourself19320

Having a bit of trouble finding what you really need?

Learn about some agencies and organizations that may be able to help you find a prospective way out

A variety of initiatives to encourage solutions for your financial needs

Oganized by:
The County of Chester Department of Community Development

Sponsored by:

The County of Chester Board of Commissioners
Carol Aichele, Chair
Terence Farrell
Kathi Cozzone

Hosted by:
The Coatesville Minister's Alliance and Vicinity

For more information contact:

Name: Yasheaka Oakley
Title: Marketing Coordinator
Office: Department of Community Development
Email: yoakley@chesco.org
Voice: 610-344-5412

Homeownership Opportunities

Thursday, August 5 at 7 p.m.

Set Free by the Word Ministry
200 W Lincoln Highway
Community Youth & Women's Alliance
Habitat for Humanity

Senior Assistance Programs
Tuesday, August 10 at 1 p.m.
Second Baptist Church
856 Merchant Street
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley
Legal Aid of Southeast Pennsylvania

Utilities and Energy Savings Opportunities
Tuesday, August 17 at 7 p.m.
Set Free by the Word Ministry
200 W Lincoln Highway
PA American Water
PECO Energy
Conservation Consultants, Inc.

Home Repair Programs
Wednesday, August 25 at 6 p.m.
Tabernacle Baptist Church
819 Coates Street
Good Works, I n c .
Housing Partnership of Chester County

Employment Opportunities and Training
Wednesday, September 1 at 7 p.m.
Episcopal Church of the Trinity
323 E Lincoln Highway
Chester County PA Career Link
Chester County Opportunity Industrialization Center
Legal Aid of Southeast Pennsylvania

Home Weatherization Options
Wednesday, September 8 at 6 p.m.
Bethel AME
671 South 1st Ave. (S. Coatesville)
Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County

Low-Income Heating Emergency Assistance Programs
Wednesday, September 15 at 10 a.m.
Greater Deliverance Church
800 South 1st Ave. (S. Coatesville)
Chester County Assistance Office

E-Update and Calendar of Events now available online

Don't miss one of the most valuable information sources in the Greater Chester county region!

Transformation Initiative
and Arc of Chester County have entered into a new collaboration in which Arc of Chester County will post downloadable, printable .pdf files of the E-Update and Calendar of Events edited by Casey Jones. These extremely valuable resources can be found online at the same access page as Arc's own ARConnections newsletter. A link to this page will also be included in each week's "Recommended Reading" segment of LTM's Kaleidoscope.

www.arcofchestercounty.org/arconnections.html

Coatesville Remembers... World Trade Center Commemoration Ceremony- Sept. 11, 7:30am

The Graystone Society will honor those lost on September 11, 2001 with a ceremony in Coatesville's Gateway Park. (at Rt. 82 and Rt. 30) The ceremony will be punctuated by a bell rung to commemorate significant times on that historic morning of September 11, 2001.

The Graystone Society is the trustee of the largest collection of 9/11 relics outside of New York, and a select group of the massive World Trade Center "Trees" will be on display.

Refreshments will be served. The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is Free. For information call (610) 384-9282.

Coatesville Church Tour- Sept. 11

8 historically and architecturally significant Churches will open their doors to the community for tours and brief presentations on Saturday, Sept. 11- 10am to 3pm.

Read the full Dailly Local News Article HERE

Tickets for the tour are free, but required. To acquire tickets or for more information stop by the Coatesville Flower Shop at 259 E. Lincoln Highway in Coatesville or call 610-384-2677.

Church Flea Market- Sept. 11

FLEA MARKET, Saturday, Sept 11, 9 AM - 2 PM

Thorndale UM Church

3503 Lincoln Hwy, Thorndale.

Spaces available - call Ruth 610-384-8897 or the

church office, 610-384-2433

Souled Out- Free Family Event at Cornerstone Fellowship- Sept. 11

Souled Out 2010 will be held on the grounds of Cornerstone Fellowship, 101 Kylies Road, Coatesville, PA on September 11, 2010. Concerts and other activities begin at 2pm and go until dark. Everything is free and all are invited to attend. There will be activities for children and continuous prayer.

Scheduled performers include: Sum of One, Kindred Cross, Awaken Stone and more.

For more information contact Peter Jensen, Assistant Pastor at (610) 384-1375 or fbccoatpa@aol.com

Friday Night Concert Series- Sept. 17

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Exton, will present nine community concerts featuring a diverse array of musical genres. The 2010-2011 season of Friday Nights at St. Paul's: Music that Stirs the Heart concert series begins Friday, September 17 with international Irish band McPeake.

The concert begins at 7:30 pm in the church sanctuary. A reception with refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artists will follow. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Exton is located at 1105 East Lincoln Highway.

Tickets are available at the door for $20 each with a 10%discount for seniors. Tickets may be purchased online via www.paypal.com using the account stpaulsexton@gmail.com Ticket purchases are tax deductible and will benefit future music programs.

For more information go to www.stpauls-westwhiteland.org or call the church office at 610-363-2363

CCGM Request

Churches are Needed to Come Alongside Ex-Offenders Returning Home from Chester County Prison and Their Families

Chester County Prison Chaplain Jack Crans is seeking churches willing to assist in the prison and the community in shepherding ex-offenders who will be returning to Chester County communities, and their families.

The Chester County chaplain is seeking churches, faith-based organizations and individuals to help create a strong prisoner re-entry /family support network, both within and outside the prison.

Several current prisoners, part of a new Malachi Dads initiative to help mitigate the issue of fatherless in families, will be released over the next several months, and need continued assistance and discipleship within their communities.

Malachi Dads was developed in Louisiana State Penitentiary in 2003 by Awana Clubs International, a long-time Christian ministry focused on helping churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children and youth from ages two to 18. Information on Malachi Dads, currently in place in nearly 30 prisons across the country and the first in Pennsylvania, is available at: www3.awana.org/lifeline

This initiative will include a second activity for women to be started this fall, and is expected to be extended to general fatherless family populations in the future. Interested churches and individuals should contact Chaplain Crans at jackccgm@aol.com

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

Coatesville Unity Prayer Mug