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This is Jaynan Clark, President of WordAlone, introducing the theme for this years annual spring convention in Golden Valley, MN. For more information visit: wordalone.org Music credit belongs to Kutless. This is the leading song from their new worship album titled "It is Well"
Tom Walker, WordAlone Vice President introduces himself, and the WordAlone convention theme for April 18-19, 2010 Music Credit: A Mighty Fortress, Christy Nockels For more information please visit: wordalone.org
www.elca.org/gathering - 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is where the Learning Center, Offices, and Interaction Center were held.
Dothan area church services, Jan. 31Dothan Eagle7, at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA), 2643 Murphy Mill Road, Dothan. The Georgians have been carrying on the Southern Gospel tradition for over 40 ...and more »
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Virginia church votes to split from ELCAJamestown SunAt its annual convention in August, ELCA delegates voted to lift a ban that had prohibited gay and lesbian pastors who were not celibate from serving as ...and more »
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National News BriefsGay and Lesbian TimesELCA convention delegates in August voted to lift a ban prohibiting gay and lesbian pastors who were not celibate from serving as clergy. ...
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...the decision. Zellmer says this is not the first time he has been upset with the church, but he has never wanted to leave. ELCA convention delegates in August voted to lift a ban prohibiting gay and lesbian pastors who were not celibate from serving as clergy....
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This video was produced by the ELCA Church as a project for their convention. It was filmed in June of 2009.
Va. church votes to split from Lutheran parentThe Canadian PressAt its annual convention in August, ELCA delegates voted to lift a ban that had prohibited gay and lesbian pastors who were not celibate from serving as ...Mideast Evangelical Churches OK Women OrdinationThe Christian Post (Singapore)all 36 news articles »
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Dr. Dean Wenthe, President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, presents his bi-weekly podcast message to members of the CTSFWedu online community as well as visitors to Concordia Theological Seminary's website at www.ctsfw.edu.
In July 2009, Saint Martin's Youth joined 38000 Lutherans in New Orleans for the ELCA National Youth Gathering "Jesus Justice Jazz." It was the biggest convention in New Orleans since Katrina and 12000 participants daily volunteered in and around the city.
www.desiringgod.org . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
www.desiringgod.org John Piper Sam Storms Panel on Servetus Being Burnt At The Stake For Heresy 8of8 . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
www.desiringgod.org John Piper Sam Storms Panel on Servetus Being Burnt At The Stake For Heresy 7of8 . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
www.desiringgod.org John Piper Sam Storms Panel on Servetus Being Burnt At The Stake For Heresy 5of8 . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
www.desiringgod.org John Piper Sam Storms Panel on Servetus Being Burnt At The Stake For Heresy 4of8 . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
www.desiringgod.org John Piper Sam Storms Panel on Servetus Being Burnt At The Stake For Heresy 3of8 . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
www.desiringgod.org John Piper Sam Storms Panel on Servetus Being Burnt At The Stake For Heresy 2of8 . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
www.desiringgod.org . Mark, we'd like to give you a chance to talk about Servetus with us. Sam Storms: We're assuming that everyone knows about Servetus. Maybe someone could explain what happened. 2. How should the inerrancy of Scripture function in the public realm for the Christian who believes in biblical reality and doesn't want to go too far in legislating morality? 3. Marvin, I know you talked deeply about issues of compassion. How would you help us as Christians to orient to world poverty, maybe in ways you weren't able to in your address? 4. Marvin, you said the upcoming WORLD magazine was going to be called "Trade not Aid." Where is the proper place for aid in ministering to the poor? John Piper: Marvin, can you clarify for us the difference between the prosperity gospel, which I'm assuming most of us would abominate, and saying from the Bible, "If you do this, you will prosper"? 5. Julius, there's been a lot of talk today about all the good deeds that Calvinism unleashes. You began your talk last night by talking about Calvin as pilgrim. Would you connect for us how Calvin as pilgrim relates to Calvin as world-changer? 6. We have four, at least, pastor-theologians on the panel who are in the pastorate and involved in academics/theology. What insights would you have for us on Calvin as a pastor-theologian? Sam Storms: I struggle at times to connect with Calvin as a pastor. I don't know any of the civic officials in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma like he knew the civic officials in his city. Doug Wilson: Remember that Geneva (the city Calvin ministered in) was a comparatively small town. 7. Mark, you talked about Calvin saying that everything is for the best. That's difficult enough to realize when someone sins against us. How do we appropriate that with regard to our own sin? Does our own sin work out for our best? If so, how do we appropriate that in the moment of temptation? John Piper: Romans 6. Should we sin that grace may abound? By no means 8. John, to close, on August 19, just over a month ago, a tornado hit this building (Minneapolis Convention Center) and Central Lutheran Church next door during a session of the ELCA annual convention where they were discussing their position on homosexuality. Both you and Marvin wrote about this. Would you explain to us the background of this event and how that relates to God's sovereignty?
Dr. Dean Wenthe, President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, presents his bi-weekly podcast message to members of the CTSFWedu online community as well as visitors to Concordia Theological Seminary's website at www.ctsfw.edu.
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...to the presiding bishop for chaplaincy ministries. Next year's LCMS convention may help clarify the situation, he said. + ELCA synod bishops were asked to maintain contact with leaders of ELCA full communion and ecumenical partners. "We really need you to...
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Desiring God 2009 National Conference Panel Discussion September 26, 2009 Full video @: www.theaterofgod.com
2009 St. Joseph's Hill Church trip to ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Video highlights including Super Dome programs, musicians, speakers, Convention Center, and Servant Life.
Some theists superstitiously mythologize weather events, natural disasters, and other such occurrences, claiming that they are messages from their god. This video looks at one example of this odd practice, ie, the mythologizing of a tornado that hit the area where the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American was having its churchwide convention in Minneapolis on August 19, 2009. Apparently, there are people in the 21st century who have managed to convince themselves that a tornado in the American Midwest during a summer afternoon is a miraculous event. logosapologia has yet to approve my video response. Perhaps the facts and statistics set forth in it are just too much for him to deal with. Links: logosapologia's video: www.youtube.com And the boobs at Coral Ridge Ministries perpetuate the mythologizing of the tornado: www.youtube.com The website for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's ("ELCA") biennial churchwide assembly and a summary of the assembly's various actions: www.elca.org www.elca.org Article on the various tornadoes that hit around the American Midwest at or about the same time on August 19, 2009: www.usatoday.com The Minnesota Climatology Working Group's statistics on the occurrence of tornadoes in Minnesota: climate.umn.edu Video of the late Jerry Falwell (along with Pat Robertson) mythologizing the cause of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: www.youtube.com Video of an Islamic cleric mythologizing various weather events and natural disasters: www.youtube.com Crazypills2 posted a very good response video to logoapologia's mythologizing of the tornado of August 19, 2009: www.youtube.com A while back Djosephallen did a very good video on another case of mythologizing weather and other such events: www.youtube.com
Some theists superstitiously mythologize weather events, natural disasters, and other such occurrences, claiming that they are messages from their god. This video looks at one example of this odd practice, ie, the mythologizing of a tornado that hit the area where the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American was having its churchwide convention in Minneapolis on August 19, 2009. Apparently, there are people in the 21st century who have managed to convince themselves that a tornado in the American Midwest during a summer afternoon is a miraculous event. LogosApologia has yet to approve my video response. Perhaps the facts and statistics set forth in it are just too much for him to deal with. UPDATE 4.21.10: In principle, of course, this is no different from the Iranian Muslim cleric who recently claimed that earthquakes are caused by women who fail to dress modestly. www.youtube.com Links: LogosApologia's video: www.youtube.com And the boobs at Coral Ridge Ministries perpetuate the mythologizing of the tornado: www.youtube.com The website for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's ("ELCA") biennial churchwide assembly and a summary of the assembly's various actions: www.elca.org www.elca.org Article on the various tornadoes that hit around the American Midwest at or about the same time on August 19, 2009: www.usatoday.com The Minnesota Climatology Working Group's statistics on the occurrence of tornadoes in Minnesota: climate.umn.edu Video of the late Jerry Falwell ...
Kicked out of the convention center, Lutheran pastor sets up shop outside as delegates are entering. This is a protest against the passage of all 4 sexuality statements by the ELCA. What business does the church have, in the first place, voting on God's word? This is no longer the church. It is an apostate harlot sent from the pit of hell. Every preacher worth his dime must publicly oppose this abomination, lest he face the wrath of almighty God. Listen to the warning and rebuke of Psalms 7, 26, and 29 being proclaimed to the deaf delegates. God has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn -- and I would heal them. -John 12:40
The church that Martin Luther preached at is very similar to the one in Minnesota. His quotes are:" In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends". The ELCA lost on the side of right by one vote. One vote would have given the percentage needed. "Sin is essentially, a departure from God."
Concordia Theological Seminary, with the Christian church throughout history, confesses the sanctity of marriage as a union between a man and a woman—Gods gift of marriage at creation is a beautiful and abiding blessing upon all of humanity. Similarly, we believe the living and healing voice of Jesus through His prophets and apostles—Sacred Scripture—when He calls us to fidelity in marriage and warns about the harmful and destructive impact upon human beings when adultery, promiscuity, or homosexuality are practiced. In departing from two thousand years of Christian teaching and practice as well as challenging the majority of present day Christians, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has exhibited sectarian behavior that saddens a large spectrum of the Christian community. We pray that the Lord will strengthen those who remain faithful to His healing Word and recall those who have so tragically abandoned that Word and its healing and absolving Truth.
Concordia Theological Seminary, with the Christian church throughout history, confesses the sanctity of marriage as a union between a man and a woman—Gods gift of marriage at creation is a beautiful and abiding blessing upon all of humanity. Similarly, we believe the living and healing voice of Jesus through His prophets and apostles—Sacred Scripture—when He calls us to fidelity in marriage and warns about the harmful and destructive impact upon human beings when adultery, promiscuity, or homosexuality are practiced. In departing from two thousand years of Christian teaching and practice as well as challenging the majority of present day Christians, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has exhibited sectarian behavior that saddens a large spectrum of the Christian community. We pray that the Lord will strengthen those who remain faithful to His healing Word and recall those who have so tragically abandoned that Word and its healing and absolving Truth.
of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10) LogosApologia is covering the story via video that he originally learned from Pastor John Piper : www.desiringgod.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ...
Goodsoil worship at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, on Aug. 19, 2009, right after straightline winds damaged the church as well as the convention center next door where the ELCA churchwide assembly just voted to affirm the Human Sexuality social statement that, among other things, affirms chaste, monogamous, lifelong same-sex relationships. The Rev. Dr. Barbara Lundblad, preacher. ... VID02083
Best song of the whole week is performed for the last time in the Superdome...GREAT SONG!
Best song of the whole week is performed for the last time in the Superdome...GREAT SONG!
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...Aug. 17. The churchwide assembly, the chief legislative authority of the ELCA, is meeting here Aug. 17-23 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. About 2,000 people are participating, including 1,045 ELCA voting members. The theme for the biennial assembly...
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Bishop Mark Hanson leads a study entitled "Living at the Intersection of Fear and Hope" at the ELCIC National Convention on June 27, 2009.
Mini jazz band that paraded around the convention center in New Orleans during the ELCA National Youth Gathering. ... New Orleans ELCA National Youth Gathering Convention Center Jazz Band Music
The ELCA Youth Gathering was held in New Orleans this year. The Thrivent Builds Mobile has made it's second appearance at the ELCA Youth Gathering (2006 & 2009). This videos shows how Charles and Luis, of the Thrivent Builds Mobile, worked the crowd. They had one side of the crowd screaming "Thrivent" and the other side screaming "Builds!" You could hear the crowd screaming from the other side of the convention hall. Awesome! Both crew members were throwing giveaways off the top of the ...
While waiting for one of the workshops to open in the Convention Center, a band passed by. I don't know the name of the song, but I really enjoyed the small bit I heard. Notice the girl waving to me at the end. XD
My friends Jason, Jeff, and Zac playing Guitar Hero inside the Convention Center in New Orleans. I don't know what the name of the song is, but I thought Jason was funny. :D
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