The Bible gives us guidance in directing us to act as stewards of the environment, but it is ultimately up to us to take action and make the change we want to see in the world.

LONG BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 11, 2021

On September 18, members of The Light of the World (La Luz Del Mundo) congregations in Long Beach, Inglewood, Bellflower, South Central and Huntington Park came together, joining more than 2,735 volunteers along with environmental conservation organization Heal the Bay to help clean Alamito Beach in Long Beach, CA.

“Out of respect to God’s Creation, it is our duty to care for the world around us in any way we can,” said The Light of the World spokesperson Jack Freeman. “The Bible gives us guidance in directing us to act as stewards of the environment, but it is ultimately up to us to take action and make the change we want to see in the world.”

As a part of Heal the Bay’s 32nd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day, volunteers gathered at thirty-five beach, river, and inland sites across the Los Angeles County, California. From nine in the morning until noon, the volunteers covered more than 50 miles of land and underwater areas and removed more than 5,000 pounds of trash and 156 pounds of recyclables, including items like a baby jumper car, bike wheels, and barbie doll parts, in addition to the more typical findings.

“All of our actions impact the environment, so I want my actions to leave a positive impact,” said Ricardo Ortega, a Light of the World member who participated in the coastal cleanup event. “As good Christians and citizens, we have to do our part to reduce, reuse, and recycle to protect the gift God gave us.”

The Light of the World has historically fostered a strong sense of community through its charitable initiatives both locally and worldwide. Congregations have demonstrated their commitment to the religion’s most core values through humanitarian aid efforts including pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics, food collections, environmental cleanup initiatives, and more.

ABOUT THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

The Light of the World is a welcoming and inclusive Christian-based denomination whose teachings are based on Christian principles rooted in the Holy Bible and practiced worldwide. The Light of the World faith teaches its members to spread kindness, respect, and love for all in the spirit of the Christian covenant and believes in unwavering faithfulness to God and service to mankind. Founded in 1926, The Light of the World is comprised of 15,000 independent churches and millions of members in 60 countries all united by one faith. To learn more, please visit https://www.tlotw.org/

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“God Is: Meditations on the Existence, Nature, and Character of God”
By Garland Grimes

“I assert the exact opposite, namely, that our lives bear the unmistakable marks of a glorious purpose.” He goes on to commit his book “to the defense of that assertion, for the earnest deliberation of those who have yet to believe and those who once believed but have lost their way.”

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (PRWEB)
October 11, 2021

In Garland Grimes’ revised edition of “God Is: Meditations on the Existence, Nature, and Character of God,” he begins with a unique approach to the classical proofs for God’s existence, together with incisive reflection upon the visible evidence for a Creator and Sustainer of all things. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the spiritual dimension of the Christian faith, but he weaves into that faith the philosophical, scientific and historical basis for its fundamental premise of the existence and goodness of a sovereign Deity.

“God Is” maintains that a believer’s faith in the existence and goodness of God is more than a rational exercise, but certainly not less. It argues that the principles of human understanding are the same for the believer and the nonbeliever; but also that the journey of faith, which begins in knowing that God is, can only be completed in knowing who he is and finally loving who he is.

Addressing the contention of atheists “that human beings are the random product of cosmic forces,” Grimes says, “I assert the exact opposite, namely, that our lives bear the unmistakable marks of a glorious purpose.” He goes on to commit his book “to the defense of that assertion, for the earnest deliberation of those who have yet to believe and those who once believed but have lost their way.”

Grimes believes that honest inquiries into the nature and character of the Supreme lead inexorably to the vision of God as described in Holy Scripture, and to his divine Son, through whom he created the universe, and by whom he entered space and time in the person of Jesus Christ. In defense of this proposition and in his appeal to skeptics, Grimes relies upon the evidence of history rather than an a priori acceptance of the Bible.

Ultimately, “God Is” helps readers to understand what orthodox Christianity teaches about the nature and character of God, but also why these teachings matter and how they are known to be true. By the end of the book, readers will appreciate Grimes’ underlying thesis: that our most fundamental need as human beings, individually and collectively, entails the intimate knowledge of divine Being.

“God Is: Meditations on the Existence, Nature, and Character of God”

By Garland Grimes

ISBN: 978-1-5127-7892-2 (softcover); 978-1-5127-7893-9 (hardcover); 978-1-5127-7891-5 (eBook)

Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Garland Grimes is a retired computer scientist and software architect responsible for the design and implementation of large computer-based applications for both government and private industry. His ongoing avocation is Christian theology, but his desire to comprehend the religious ideals of truth, goodness, and beauty has encompassed a serious study of the contrasting opinions of other religions and philosophies. This has ultimately served to reinforce his orthodox Christian convictions. Grimes currently resides in Wake Forest, NC.

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How does The African Queen relate to church giving?

Pew and Gallup research, the 1951 movie The African Queen, and the 2003 movie Seabiscuit, among others, are cited in the discussion.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (PRWEB)
October 11, 2021

Each fall, the annual Stewardship Sunday ritual is observed in churches across the U.S.

Members and attenders are asked to commit their financial support for the coming year.

In these changing times, more people want an answer to the question: Why give to church?

A new five-minute video explores the answer.

Such support can no longer be taken for granted. The video considers why that matters to the entire quality of life in the U.S.

Pew and Gallup research, the 1951 movie The African Queen, and the 2003 movie Seabiscuit, among others, are cited in the discussion.

The video also considers a change in perspective that can help the church recover a core purpose in serving a critical need in Jesus’ name. The result could lead not only to financial support but also increased vitality.

The video is titled “Why Give to Church?”

It can be accessed on the empty tomb YouTube channel by going to the emptytomb.org homepage and clicking the “See all the empty tomb YouTube videos here” link a few lines below the counter. A direct link is at YouTube.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
October 11, 2021

“Heaven’s Gift: Angels among Us”: an engaging story of faith and God’s will. “Heaven’s Gift: Angels among Us” is the creation of published author Scotty Strickland, a loving husband of fifty-three years who retired from civil service and currently enjoys serving as deacon and Sunday school teacher at a local Baptist church.

Strickland shares, “Throughout the book of Providence, we constantly saw the great provision of God in the lives of the Jacoby and Bronson families. They were two families whose lives were brought together by marriage and became intertwined in an undying friendship. We saw that God was always there in the valleys and on the mountaintops.

“Now in this riveting sequel, we follow the next three generations of Jacobys as they are led by God into great service. As this story gracefully moves to and fro between heaven and earth, we will see how God not only gives us gifts of service but also gives ‘angels among us.’

“As you engulf yourself into the presence of those on earth and those in heaven, you will be spellbound by the way God brings them together. It is the author’s hope that as you read this story, you will catch a glimpse of the splendor that awaits His children and that you can feel the presence of His angels working peace and protection in your lives.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Scotty Strickland’s new book is an enjoyable short story that explores the idea of angels living amongst mankind.

Strickland’s faith and dedication to God are apparent within this agreeable narrative of the highs and lows of life.

Consumers can purchase “Heaven’s Gift: Angels among Us” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Heaven’s Gift: Angels among Us,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB)
October 01, 2021

Freed-Hardeman University alumni and friends are invited to return to campus homecoming weekend, Nov. 5-7, 2021, topping off a week of student activities that will begin Oct. 31, 2021. Following the necessary cancelation of 2020’s in-person gathering, organizers have chosen the theme “Celebrate Me Home” to welcome the FHU family back to campus for the annual event.

Highlighted by the coronation of the FHU Homecoming King and Queen Saturday, Nov. 6, at halftime of the women’s basketball game, the week also will feature reunions for the classes of 1980, 1981, 1990, 1991 and 2021. Additionally, FHU’s newest alumni, members of the class of 2021, are invited to a first-time event — a zero-year reunion. Director of Alumni Engagement Chris Ramey said, “We don’t want our newest alumni to wait five years for their first class reunion to take place! We know they’re ready to see each other now, and we want to offer them the opportunity to reunite a few months after graduation.”

Students will take part in a variety of homecoming activities beginning Oct. 31, including special chapel presentations. John Smith (‘60) will speak Monday and Tuesday, a preview of the homecoming play (“The Burnt Part Boys”) is set for Wednesday, and the homecoming court will be presented to the student body Thursday. Friday’s ALUMination Day will feature Tony Miller (’92), senior director of financial planning and analysis for CoreCivic. On ALUMination Day, FHU alumni from a variety of professions will share their career and life experiences with current students. Throughout the week, clubs will compete in traditional activities, including the painting of the dining hall windows, powder puff football and basketball.

“The Burnt Part Boys” will open Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in Loyd Auditorium. Additional performances are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. Set in rural West Virginia in the early 1960s, the musical chronicles the story of two teenage brothers who, along with friends, journey to the coal mine that took their father’s life. Dinner and the show are offered Friday evening, Nov. 5, with the dinner being held in the Brown-Kopel Business Center lobby at 5 p.m. The $40 ticket includes dinner and the performance. FHU Theatre alumni will reunite onstage following Friday’s performance.

Food trucks will take over Heritage Commons Friday, Nov. 5, to serve students and guests. Two concerts are on tap for Friday evening. John Rush, known as “the Human iPod,” will perform at 5:30 p.m. in Heritage Commons. Popular 1980s student band Petra is planned for Friday at 7 p.m. in Chapel Hall. A dessert and coffee reception for the class of 1980-81 will follow at 9 p.m. There is no charge to attend the reception, but an RSVP is required.

Activities Saturday, Nov. 6, will begin at 11 a.m. with a volleyball game in Brewer Sports Center and a Chorale concert in Draughon Center for the Performing Arts.

Members of Phi Kappa Alpha during the 1980s are invited to a reunion luncheon Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the Tucker Family Dining Hall at Mid-South Youth Camp. Tickets are required.

The annual Legacy Student Pinning Ceremony will be conducted at 1 p.m. in Chapel Hall. Students whose parents or grandparents are FHU alumni will take part in a special ceremony, and those parents and grandparents are invited to participate, too.

Following the Lion Walk and tailgating, the Lady Lion basketball team will take on Blue Mountain College at 2 p.m. in Brewer Sports Center. The Lions will face Harris-Stowe State College at 4 p.m. Social clubs will compete for the Spirit Trophy throughout the games.

The FHU Sports Hall of Fame will induct three new members with a ceremony and dinner Saturday evening. Honorees include Fernanda Ferreira, Contagem, Brazil; Robert Prieto, Springfield, Missouri; and Kamara Trice, Henderson, Tennessee. Ferreira was a three-time All-American middle blocker on the FHU volleyball team from 2008-12. She is an administrator for a lighting and energy company and is pursuing an MBA. Prieto came to FHU from Caracas, Venezuela. He was a four-time all-conference shortstop who is listed as a top ten performer in multiple categories. He lives in Springfield, Missouri, where he is a mortgage loan officer. Trice, a Chester County native, pitched and played third base for the Lady Lion softball team. She is listed first all-time in six categories, including career hits, slugging percentage and RBIs. In 2015, she led the Lady Lions to their first national tournament appearance. Currently, Trice is a registered nurse in Jackson, Tennessee.

The day’s events will conclude with congregational singing in Chapel Hall at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming week will close Sunday morning, Nov. 7, with a worship service at 9 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium. FHU President David R. Shannon will speak.

A complete schedule of homecoming events is available at fhu.edu/homecoming. Tickets to intercollegiate athletic events, including the FHU Sports Hall of Fame dinner, may be purchased at GoFHULions.com. Other Homecoming event tickets are available at FHUTickets.com.

In conjunction with homecoming, R.U.S.H. (Reaching Unlimited Spiritual Heights) is also planned for Saturday, Nov. 6. The youth rally for high school students will also focus on the theme “Celebrate Me Home” by exploring the concept of spiritual exiles returning home. In addition to the typical R.U.S.H. classes, attendees will participate in select homecoming activities. Attendance for this event will be capped at 500, and students must register to attend. Additional information is available at fhu.edu/rush.

The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson, Memphis and Dickson, FHU offers bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. Additional information about the university may be found at http://www.fhu.edu.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)
September 30, 2021

William Valentine, a lifelong resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife, Debbie, and serves as the pastor of New Christian Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, has completed his new book “Revelation Made Easy: Plain Language”: an insightful work drawn from over twenty years of studying one of the most dramatic prophesies revealed in the Bible.

So many were not ready for it. But all the sudden, millions of people just vanish from all over the world. Planes fall from the sky, cars, trains, and machinery with no operators become deadly missiles, and the whole world is in chaos. What happened? Was it a phenomenon? Was it aliens? Or is it an event we have been told about but ignored? It was like a blanket of evil covering the earth. But one man arises with all the answers and is thrust into power. The world looks to him for peace and answers in a very troubled time in history, but he is not what he appears to be. But by the time people realize the truth, it will be too late. So who can survive his evil reign of terror when there is no place to run and nowhere to hide?

Published by Page Publishing, William Valentine’s engrossing book is an illuminating choice for Christian readers.

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Revelation Made Easy: Plain Language” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing understands that authors should be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
September 29, 2021

“What Is Man?”: a thought-provoking discussion of God’s Word. “What Is Man?” is the creation of published author Old Hillbilly, a native of South Missouri in the Ozark Mountains who was born just thirty-seven days before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Old Hillbilly shares, “The contents of this work deals with life questions that I dwelt with in my journey back to God, questions posed by others as I struggled with my own faith, and yes, demons—I had fallen into several addictions.

“The contents of the book are the subject of one year’s worth of Sunday school teaching of the adult class of the Independent Methodist church of Elkland, Missouri.

“A man once asked me, ‘Where have you ministered?’ referring to me denominational background.

“I replied, ‘I’ve pastored community churches. Pentecostal churches and Baptist churches.’

“I will never forget his astonished look as he responded, ‘How did you make that work?’

“Simple. By sticking to the Word.

“The most important goal in this book is to stick to the Word. The apostle Paul sets out a mandate for receiving instructions from the ministers of God in Acts17:11. If we adhere to the mandate, we will not be too far off from the truth.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Old Hillbilly’s new book will inspire a refreshed sense of faith in believers everywhere.

Old Hillbilly’s thoughtful and encouraging discussion of life and faith will have readers taking time for reflection and prayer as some of life’s biggest questions are explored.

Consumers can purchase “What Is Man?” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “What Is Man?,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
September 28, 2021

“Powerneer”: a richly detailed and intriguing biographical work. “Powerneer” is the creation of published author ArmAden, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and native of Saskatchewan who can trace familial ties in North America back to 1690.

ArmAden shares, “This book is an autobiographic, historic account of the economic transformation of Saskatchewan from a have not to a have province, due in large part to the development of its power production, transmission, and distribution systems, during the latter half of the twentieth century, as told by a lineman who lived it.”

“The author respectfully dedicates this work to those who lost their lives while bringing power to all parts of the great, and diverse province of Saskatchewan.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, ArmAden’s new book is a fascinating look behind the scenes of a new commodity that is now taken for granted.

ArmAden’s story is one of transformation, risk, and innovation as the author takes readers on a journey across the vastly diverse province of Saskatchewan.

Consumers can purchase“Powerneer” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Powerneer,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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