Kaleidoscope- September 15

"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 15, 2010

Greetings!

Psalm 36:7-10 (NLV)

  7 How precious is your unfailing love, O God!
   All humanity finds shelter
      in the shadow of your wings.
8 You feed them from the abundance of your own house,
      letting them drink from your river of delights.
9 For you are the fountain of life,
      the light by which we see. 10 Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you;
      give justice to those with honest hearts.

Educational Series in Coatesville
www.chesco.org/helpyourself19320

FINAL SESSION is TONIGHT

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

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

Clean Sheets- Sept. 24

September 24, 2010

7:30 pm

The journey of a young artist caught in a world of drugs and violence is told with humor and pathos, interweaving music and storytelling and ultimately bringing the audience together in a celebration of faith and redemption.

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church

104 Gypsy Hill Rd. Landenberg PA

TICKETS: $10.00.

Reserve your tickets by calling 610-255-5512 (Group Rates
Available)

For more information about Clean Sheets see www.mihocleansheets.org

Addresses mature subject matter. Not suitable for most children under 14.

Contemporary Christian Music Concert- Sept. 26

The concert is part of The Colors Tour (www.thecolorstour.com) featuring LEO and SHINE BRIGHT BABY.

Olivet United Methodist Church

310 East Chestnut St., Coatesville

Sunday, Sept. 26, 7 PM
$4/person - In advance
$6/person - At the door

Please spread the word about this concert or even organize your youth to attend. Please contact Allen Keller for posters, flyers, and tickets.

Note that the event name, "TRANSFORMER 12-2", is an allusion to the text of Romans 12:2, "do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds".

For more information contact:

Allen Keller

Olivet United Methodist Church youth pastor
windypines@computer.org
610.812.1621 (cell)

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