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HERALDCHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 40, NUMBER 3
And it came to pass, on a fine Saturday in May, that a small, dedicated crew of parishioners gathered together to tackle the spring cleaning of our grounds... at least one (almost) got ‘carried away’. Can you guess who?
Dear friends,I RECENTLY ATTENDED the Diocesan Clergy Conference at Brock University in St.Catharines. The speaker this year was Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford inthe Church of England. Bishop Cottrell spoke about the importance of evangelismfor the future of the Church. Many of us shy away from evangelism because it isoften tied to a particular theological viewpoint. But the word ‘evangelism’ simplymeans, ‘good news’. And if we believe that there is some good news about ourfaith, then we will want to tell others about it; we will want to be evangelists. Based on the familiar Easter story of the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35),Bishop Cottrell spoke about a form of evangelism that might suit Anglicans.Unlike the great drama of Paul’s encounter on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9), the Road to Emmaus story is rather ordinary. The risen Christ comes alongside thedisciples who are walking away from Jerusalem toward Emmaus, and instead oftelling them who he is and that he has been raised from the dead, Jesus asks thema question: “What are you talking about?” He listens to them, and then joins theirconversation. There is no coercion; he joins them for dinner only when they invitehim, and because they have presumably enjoyed the conversation they’ve had withhim on the road. And when he sits down with them for a meal and breaks breadwith them, their eyes are opened, and they recognize him.What conclusions might we draw from this story as we seek to share our faith withothers? Well, we meet people where they are, not where we want them or expectthem to be; we listen to others before we speak; we seek out conversations withthose who may have been on very different paths than our own; we build a placeof nurture in our own community; we live and share what we have alreadyreceived.’Many churches have experimented with ‘Back to Church Sundays’ or ‘Bring aFriend to Church Sundays’. But in my experience, most of those who make theirway into a community of faith do so because they encounter a group of peoplewho are open-minded, and on a journey of discovery themselves, and are interestedin others, and who are authentically living out their faith in daily life. Thatís thekind of evangelism I can get behind.
The Reverend Canon Kevin Robertson, Rector
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HERALD is published six times a year(Sept, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan, Feb/Mar,Apr/May, June/July) by
Christ Church Deer Park1570 Yonge StreetToronto ON M4T 1Z8Tel: 416.920.5211Fax: 416.920.8400www.thereslifehere.org
We welcome your submissions. E-mail: [email protected] the editor (e-mail below).PARISH CLERGY
RectorThe Rev. Canon Kevin RobertsonHonorary AssistantsThe Rev. Dr. Peter SlaterThe Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,
Ecumenical Partner
Organist & Director of MusicEric RobertsonDirector of Children & Youth MinistryHilary KeachieCongregational Care TeamDavid Moore: 416 975-5506
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Rector’s Warden Genevieve ChornenkiPeople’s Warden Carolyn KearnsDeputy Warden Henry Zaluski
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
EditorJoyce Hamilton ([email protected])MembersHenry Zaluski, Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski,Peter Curzon, Kate RiegerWebmasterBrian DenchPARISH STAFF
Director of Parish OperationsPaul MarrittBookkeeperElisabeth LunderSextonDenis Delisle
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Happy Summer PromiseLand! WHAT A FUN AND EXCITING Eastertide we’ve had! We started off with the ìMary Mix-Upî and explored the 3 prominent Marys in the life of Jesus. We used objects tojourney with Mary Magdalene, made beautifully scentedsoap mirroring how Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus’ feetwith perfume, and looked at icons and African artworkdepicting Mary and the Holy Family. All three of thesewomen had fascinating relationships with Jesus, but sooften are confused, even blended together. We read a lot ofthe Biblical accounts, and thought a lot about who thesewomen were, and what roles they played in the Gospelstory. We also had some good fun, especially making thesoap! After it cooled and hardened, we wrapped it up andgave it to our moms for Mother’s Day. We hope they enjoyusing it as much as we enjoyed making it We then focused on the disciples, and their reactions andencounters with the Risen Christ. We played trust gamesincluding a blindfolded obstacle course, made edible “netsof fish” and went fishing with celery sticks, wow butter andgoldfish crackers! All of this learning prepared us for
Pentecost and to celebrate thecoming down of the Holy Spirit.We had a fantastic “EverybodyUpstairs” Sunday on June 8thwith our teens and kids takingleadership roles in many elements of the Sunday Liturgy.
From the enthusiastic greeting to the relevant and timelyprayers, the spirit was among us indeed!Starting next Sunday June 29th is our Summer Kid’sProgramme. Every Sunday in July and August, a parentvolunteer will welcome children to the St. Nicholas Chapelto make crafts, read Biblical stories & play games together.Thank you so much to our wonderful parent volunteers fortheir commitment and enthusiasm! PromiseLand resumes on Sunday September 7th
This Summer, we are also proud to present VACATIONBIBLE CAMP! Join us as we journey with Moses and the12 tribes of Israel for an adventure-filled wilderness experience! We will cross the Red Sea, eat deliciousmanna, sing songs of praise and learn about the Israelitesíincredible journey to the Promised Land. VBC runs from August 25 to 29th 2014, 9:30am to12:30pm. Camp costs $75 per camper; $50 for each additional kid in a family. Know someone who might beinterested in coming? Please pass along the info - the morethe merrier!! Register now at www.christchurchdeerpark.org/promiseland Or, are you interested in creating sets, making snacks orleading one of the tribes? We would love to have youinvolved! Please email me: [email protected]
Young Anglican Leaders!OUR YOUNG ANGLICAN LEADERS have had a busy and funspring! In May we hosted a Bake Sale fundraiser in support of Jordan Wilkinsonís volunteer service trip to
Kenya. We had an enthusiasticteam of bakers and sellers, andtogether we raised $589! Jordanwill spend 3 weeks in July in theMaasai Mara region of Kenyahelping to build a school, par-ticipating in hands-on work-
shops and learning about poverty-related issues in Africa.We wish her a meaningful and safe trip, and can’t wait tohear all about it when she gets back!!
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Father’s Day(Albeit a tad late, but well worth the recognition).Father’s Day celebration came into being due to the effortsof an American, Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, who was sotouched, after listening to a ‘Mother’s Day’ sermon, andrealizing the greatness of her father as well as her mother,decided that she had to do something to show her father,how much he was appreciated. Realizing the love, sacrificesand strength that her father showed, Mrs. Dodd, vowed tohave a special day dedicated to her father Mr. WilliamJackson Smart, a civil war veteran, who as a single parentraised her and her siblings after the death of their mother.Her idea gained some attention, and in 1924 PresidentCalvin Coolidge recommended that the third Sunday inJune, be set aside as a National Holiday to celebrate allfathers. Finally, after years of much discussion and debate,Father’s Day became an official National Holiday due to aproclamation in 1972 by President Richard Nixon.Fatherís Day is an opportunity for fathers to bond withtheir children and for them to realize more fully the impactof their parental responsibilities. It is a day to honour ourfathers for being ‘Providers and Leaders both spiritual andmoral’. It is a day to express our thanks to our UnsungHeroes. Father’s Day affords us the opportunity and occasion to express our gratitude and thankfulness to ourfathers/dads all over the world. It is a day to make us awareof the roles fathers play in nurturing their children to growto be responsible citizens and to help in the building of abetter and stronger Society.It is a day that Fathers are given a little extra attention fortrying to be so invincible and strong, and for holding backthe tears when they should allow them to flow. It is a dayto show Fathers how wonderful they are. Our genuineexpression of love to our father on ‘Father’s Day’ touchesnot only his ‘Heart but his Soul’. White and Red Roses are the official flowers to recognizefathers. The White Rose is to remember those who havepassed on, and the Red Rose is to celebrate our joy forthose who are still present in our lives.CONGRATULATIONS and HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. Wishingyou many blessings and may you be surrounded withmuch love on this, your special day.Elsa Jones
YAL also had a super fun joint social with the youth groupof St. John York Mills. We drew creative portraits, hadfreezies and played a lively game of water balloon Capturethe Flag! It was a perfect day for a water game - althoughmost of us did end up quite soaked! We can’t wait to hangout again and are planning on hosting them at CCDP in
the fall. To celebrate the end ofschool, YAL participated inthe York-ScarboroughSummer Park Party! Wejoined youth from acrossToronto on June 21st for an
afternoon of fun in the sun at York Mills Park. We had anegg and spoon race, a water balloon toss, frozen treats, andeven built an outdoor labyrinth together. It was so fun,and we hope to do more joint events in the comingmonths! Looking ahead to the fall, our Diocesan Youth Retreat ison October 3rd to 5th at Camp Medeba, near Muskoka.The theme is, “Survival Guide to the End of the World...Jesus, Zombies and The Hunger Games”. It’s going to beamazing with apocalyptic discussions, .archery, canoeingand much more! Register now on our website’s youth page,or speak to me. I hope you have fantastic summers at camp, traveling orjust relaxing and I’m looking forward to seeing you allagain in September. Our first “Snacks & Scripture” (a newweekly youth programme that will use Lectio Divina tohelp us enter into the scriptures and our relationship withGod) will be on Sunday September 7th
Summer blessings to you all! Hilary KeachieDirector of Children and Youth Ministery
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As a theological student, I amgiven the unique opportunity ofchoosing a parish to serve in andlearn from, as a part of my trainingfor future ministry. In a diocese aslarge and impressive as Toronto,with so many wonderful parishes,the task of choosing one wasdaunting. However, after spending
a wonderful year at Church of the Transfiguration withFr. David Giffen, Christ Church Deer Park came highlyrecommended. I could not be more thrilled to be a partof this parish, and to have the opportunity to serve underthe gifted leadership of the Rev’d. Canon Kevin Robertson.I have been blessed by radical hospitality of this faithcommunity, and I have experienced first-hand the out-working of a deep love one for another. I look forward tomeeting each of you, and getting to know you personally.Look forward with excitement for the days to come,because the Spirit is moving at Christ Church Deer Parkas we work together with our eyes fixed on Christ!Phil Hamilton, Theological Intern
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Phil weighs in... Behind the scenes...This building that is Christ Church Deer Park is a beehiveof activity... seven days a week and on many evenings aswell.First and foremost, of course, is the work of the church...the Services, (the clergy), the Choir, the Chancel Guild andflower arrangers, and the ACW (Anglican Church Workers)with their rummage sale and Christmas Fair preparations(on-going, all year). Occasionally there are also weddingsand funerals, special study groups (especially during Lentand Advent), the Nursery, PromiseLand and YAL events aswell as social gatherings (the annual Pancake Supper comesto mind).Desirous of a friendly game of Bridge?... come by anyTuesday afternoon. Love to knit? The Knitting Circle meetsevery other Wednesday for quiet contemplation and the joyof knitting (you can pick up some tips too).There’s usually something interesting in The Gallery (in theArthur Smith Room)... you might just find the perfectpiece to fill that blank wall.The Community Breakfast, every other Saturday, is a greatopportunity to get involvd in Outreach.And there’s music... lots of music!All five choirs of the Toronto Children’s Chorus practicehere. As do the Toronto Classical Singers, who also holdtheir concerts here. The Toronto Flute School holds ensemble and masterclasses, workshops and concerts here.Because of our chancel’s wonderful acoustics, the BrahmsTrio and the Canadian Brass record here, to mention a few.The Oriole Nursery School calls CCDP home and, of late,Yoga classes are offered three days a week. We are also home to many self-help groups... Several AA groups hold meetings and book studies here.We are also home to OA (Overeaters Anonymous), UA(Underearners Anonymous) and Phoenix (a CA group).... I may have missed a few, but we certainly can truly say,
Phil with his sons, Mylo (3.5) and Dexter (2.5) “ ...andthey're definitely a handful... Haha... But also a ton of fun!”
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Social Matters
COLLAPSE - OR GREENING?READING GEORGE MONBIOT’S GUARDIAN ARTICLE,”Theimpossibility of growth”, I was alarmed. Global economicgrowth (3.1% in 2014)...’carbon-fuelled expansion’scouring the planet... will, he says, even with efficiency and reduced raw materials consumption, lead to collapse,the failure of our society and destruction of Earth’s livingsystems. I dispatched the piece to my friend Peter Victor,advising: “Gloomy piece you should read”. He riposted“It’s only gloomy if you can’t see a way forward which iswhat I work on”. Easter is the rebirth of hope, so I turnedto Victor and Tim Jackson’s recent report, Green economyat community scale. It examines new approaches to whatthese two ecological economists consider our society’s mostimportant challenge: ‘the need for economic activity toremain within the ecological constraints of a finite planet’. Jackson and Victor see economies as ‘sub-systems of thebiosphere, mediated by the values and institutions of society’.For a green economy, maintaining economic stability,ensuring full employment, and remaining within theresource limits and constraints of our planet, low carbonuse, and efficiency, are essentials. The goal is ‘prosperity’.which, for them, resides in the quality of our lives, thehealth and happiness of our families, the strength of ourrelationships, and our trust and ability to participate mean-ingfully in the community, rather than in material abundance.Beyond resource efficient technology and ‘treading lightly’on earth, the green economy encompasses matters ofdemocratization, social inclusion, justice, policy, power,and governance. It seeks a shared, socially just prosperitythat is environmentally sustainable and long lasting. Theynote the Canadian Index of Wellbeing as a complement tostandard economic measurements which reflects such anunderstanding of prosperity. Jackson and Victor’s emphasis on the communal nature ofprosperity, and on continuation, echoes biblical teachingsabout God’s ongoing sustained gift of Creation to thewhole human family and call to caring and justice. Theirvision of a shared, lasting prosperity in which individualsand communities flourish offers hope!
In their view, our potential to thrive depends on having themeans to a livelihood, meaningful employment, and thewherewithal to meet our needs and pursue our aspirations,so economic stability and equity both matter. As enterprisesbuilding a green economy, they note smaller, local energyventures embedded in the community — Bullfrog Power,Toronto’s Options for Green Energy, and CommunityPower Fund, which facilitate investment in, and provisionof, green energy. The West End Food Cooperative, whichpromotes local food security and local produce at fairprices, illustrates community based social enterprise, offeringservice and a chance of staying within ecological scale.Care, craft, and culture - human services - are central totheir vision of creating local economies. Investment in climate adaptation and ecosystem enhance-ment is a key challenge in a green economy — they noteGerman forest initiatives and a U.S. grasslands venture.Recognition of environmental goods and services providedby natural systems is growing - they salute the 2005 estab-lishment of Ontario’s Greenbelt to protect rural land fromfurther urban sprawl. Sustainable Development TechnologyCanada, established by the federal government to supportinnovative technologies for climate change, clean air, waterquality, and soils, has provided almost $600 million to 245projects since 2002. Credit unions, such as Ontario’s AlternaSavings, have community based investment programs too.The MaRS Centre for Impact Investing ‘aims to tacklesocial and environmental problems in Canada throughsocial finance’, they note. And more than 40 Local Exchangeand Trading Systems (LETS) in Canada are grassrootsendeavours to shape and improve our economic lives. Prosperity as a shared venture, rather than individual pursuit of material abundance, speaks to Christian valuesof community, caring, justice, and protection of Earth. Theempowerment of individuals reminds me of Jesus’ messageto his disciples: they - and we - are equipped to change theworld, as His witnesses.Our government’s heavy investment in the petro industryis, however, problematic. Community example and politicalpressure work for change, and demand for it is on the rise.On 6 June, 2014, more than 100 organizations, representingmillions of global citizens, told government leaders gatheredin Berlin for climate talks, “Stand with us, or step aside”.They declared they are engaged in a fight for survival thatrests on the fundamental transformation of the present system. “People driven solutions, compatible with planetarylimits, are being created and asserted at local, national and
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global levels” to meet “the needs of people rather than therelentless pursuit of profits for big business and wealthyelites”, they said. And they demanded commitment “to aglobal goal of limiting warming that recognizes the latestIPCC’s [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s]warnings on the threats of tipping points, and to the rightto food and food sovereignty”, and “swift global transforma-tion away from the use of dirty fossil fuel ...towards a car-bon-free and renewable energy economy... decentralized,community controlled, affordable, accessible to all peoplefor their basic needs and well-being”. The Bonn ClimateChange Conference is a precursor to a Paris one in late2015 to establish a new climate change agreement. Demand for greening is rising worldwide, for the survivaland flourishing of families, communities, and peoples.What is the Gospel calling us to do? Canon Phyllis Creighton
The Anne Larkin Award
Named after Anne Larkin, this award recognizes exceptionaltime, effort, and devotion by a devoted lay person, to all aspects oflife at Christ Church Deer Park.Has anyone ever dropped in, day or night, when Anne hasnot been around doing something, somewhere? (I’ve evensuspected that she keeps a small, pièd á terre up in the BellTower). The same could be said of John and MaggieSymons. Whether it be manning the front desk, helpingserve communion, working for, and at, the rummage sales,Christmas Fair and all other events, the Chancel Guild anda miriad of other contributions, seen and unseen, we cancount on either John, Maggie, or both, to step up and itwill be done... and always with a smile.A happy, richly deserved acknowledgement of two wellloved parishioners.... and thank you, Tony van Straubenzee, on behalf of all ofus, for initiating this award.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HANDWORK? Do you appreciatesilence? Please consider joining us in the chapel on the 2ndand 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm as we enjoya contemplative time and space together. After a reading,
we work in silence for the first half hour and converseabout the work of our hands in the second half hour.
ContemplativeKnitting CircleFor knitters of all ages
and stages.
A big thank you to Hilary Keachie, Kathleen Lindsay andHenry Zaluski for most of the photos in this issue.
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A Message fromManagement Team
DURING THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, members of theManagement Team have been busy with various initiatives. We are delighted that Phil Hamilton, a theological studentat Wycliffe College, has joined us as a summer intern andthere is lots of positive feedback about his contributions tothe Sunday services and activities at CCDP. The search for an Associate Priest is in its final stages andwe hope to be able to make an announcement before thesummer with the successful candidate beginning in latesummer or early fall. A Parish Forum was held following the 10:00 a.m. serviceon May 4th. We reported on our financial situation andhad a special Vestry meeting to simplify the currentarrangements for parish reserves without changing the wayin which the parish may use, or invest, its rainy day money.There was a lively discussion with lots of questions andcomments. All motions put forward were approved.The Management Team produced a follow-up report thatwas distributed following the services on Sunday May 25th.The good news is that operating costs for the first fourmonths of 2014 are on budget. However, based on currentinformation for 2014, there is a prediction of an operatingdeficit of $25,000; not because of increased expenses butbecause of reduced revenues. This situation strongly suggeststhe need for increased giving if the parish is to carry outthe ministry, outreach and community activities planned inthe 2014 budget.Finally, on a positive note, the Management Team isdelighted to announce that there will be a Vacation BibleCamp offered at CCDP during the last week of August. Itwill be operated by Hilary Keachie, our Director ofChildren & Youth Ministry and Phil Hamilton our full-timetheological intern. It is designed for children between theages of 6-11, including those from the parish and thebroader community.While the summer is a slower time at CCDP, there is stilllots to do and opportunities to get involved. The strengthof the parish is in having individuals and families feel partof our community and wanting to contribute their time
and talents in ways that are rewarding to them and all ofus. Best wishes for a happy summer!Genevieve Chornenki Carolyn Kearns Henry ZaluskiRector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy Warden
Congregational Care Team
The following parishioners are members of ourCongregational Care Team:Jo Ann DavisMaggie SymonsEdna QuammieTony vanStraubenzeeJoy GrahamRobert ReevesCathy ThomasAnne LarkinDavid Moore, ChairThese people, who have had some training and considerableexperience in caring for others, are now keeping in touchwith 23 of our parish who are home or institution bound.They provide a link to our church through visits andphone calls. In addition, when needed, the Care Team hasorganized transportation to one of our church services. Inthis regard a special thank you to Steven McDonough, PhilHooper, and Anne Larkin who are providing this service ona regular basis.If you would like to know more about us, or know ofsomeone in our church that may need our care, please callDavid Moore at 416-975-5506 or the Clergy at CCDP.CCDP is initiating a mailing to those of our “homebound”that are seldom able to attend services. This mailing willinclude The Herald, a recent church bulletin and homilieswhen available and will be sent whenever The Herald ispublished. We hope that this will help keep these parish-ioners informed as to the happenings at their church.
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Remember to check our website for updates on these and other events.
www.thereslifehere.org
The GalleryIndia Collage, Ganesh 2
The Fabric of Art and SpiritMixed media works, inspired by Indian textiles and culture, by
Susan L.BrownSunday, May 11 - Sunday, June 22
In the Arthur Smith Room
ChristmasFair
Saturday, November 22IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY
to plan projects for the Fair.Avoid the last minute rush...
keep your hands busy during those long, lazy summer days by whipping up a fewknitted and sewn items and decorations.
And don’t forget your jams, jellies and pickles.
RummageRoom RumbleSpring 2014
There is always a rumble in the rummage room and theSpring sale of 2014 was quite a challenge and a success.We were blessed with an abundance of stuff in every areaand we had to let it go, hence we introduced, for the veryfirst time, a 50% off sale (excluding the boutique and jewellery).Thank you to the parishioners and the friends of ourcommunity who donated to our sale and to the communityat large who came and shopped with us.A sale of this magnitude takes a lot of man hours andman power and people who are dedicated to the cause.Thank you to all the volunteers. Jill for dropping the flyers off @ St Georges; Barbara forkeeping our volunteers refreshed with coffee/tea, cookiesand the extra. Judith, Laura, Raye, Rhona, Susanne andEmily, who cleaned and priced every single item.Volunteers were in short supply for this sale and so I amnow appealing for help. The next sale is October 5, 2014.Please book the date.How can you help us with rummage?More volunteers for setup on the Wednesday, Thursdayand Friday preceding the sale... volunteers to work on theday of the sale and in the following departments:food services, cashier, sales assistant & housewares, men’swear, women’s wear, boutique, children’s wear, changeroom, linens, bookstore, jewellery, security and clean upafter the sale.“More hands make the work lighter”Please keep dropping off your donations, promote the sale to your family, next door neighbours, friends and co-workers. Post cards are located in the church.Interested in the fall Rummage Room Fashion Show? Sign up now.Until next sale, have a fun summer.MaxineRummage Sale Co-ordinator: [email protected]
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The Resumé of Jesus Christ Address: Ephesians 1:20 Phone: Romans 10:13 Website: The Bible.
Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus Objective
My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I’ve sent you my resumé because I’m seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider myaccom plishments as set forth in my resumé. Qualifications
I founded the earth and established the heavens, (see Proverbs 3:19) I formed man from the dust of the ground, (see Genesis 2:7) I breathed into man the breath of life, (see Genesis 2:7) I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (see Galatians 3:13) The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes uponyour life through me, (see Galatians 3:14) Occupational Background
I’ve only had one employer, (see Luke 2:49 ). I’ve never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful. My employer has nothing but rave reviewsfor me (see Matthew 3:15 -17) Skills: Work Experiences
Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, set ting the captives free, healing the sick,restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them thatare bruised, (see Luke 4:18). I am a Wonderful Counselor, (see Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fearevil, (see Proverbs 1:33 ). Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and powerto cleanse you of your sins, (see I John 1:7-9) Educational Background
I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge,wisdom and understanding, (see Proverbs 2:6).
In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,(see Colossians 2:3). My Word is so powerful; it has been de scribed as being alamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (see Psalms 119:105). I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (see Psalms 44:21). Major Accomplishments
I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meetingof all times, (see Genesis 1:26 ). I laid down my life so that you may live, (see II Corinthians 5:15 ). I defeated the arch enemy of God and mankind and madea show of them openly, (see Colossians 2:15 ). I’ve miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raisedthe dead! There are many more major accomplishments, too many tomention here. You can read them on my website, which islocated at: www dot . the BIBLE. You don’t need anInternet con nection or computer to access my website. References
Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divinehealing, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration andsupernatural guidance. In Summation
Now that you’ve read my resumé, I’m con fident that I’mthe only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (see Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you intoeverlasting life, (see John 6:47 ). When can I start?
Wishing everyone a happy, safe summer.
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