"But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand." [Ezekiel 33:6]
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." [Ephesians 6:12]
Presbyterians Week Headlines
[1] United Church of Christ to Sponsor Gay Games 9 Scheduled 9-16 August 2014 in Northeast Ohio
[2] Boerne Christian Assembly Statement Regarding Doug Phillips
[3] Former PCUSA Church in Madison, Wisconsin Purchased by Muslims for Mosque
[4] Free eBook on Evangelism Available in July from Reformation Trust
[5] News from the Deepest Recesses of Hell
[6] Headlines from The Christian Institute
[7] The Thinning Blue Line
[8] Raging Heathen and Vain Imagining
[9] The Religion of Peace
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[1] United Church of Christ to Sponsor Gay Games 9 Scheduled 9-16 August 2014 in Northeast Ohio
A 25 June 2014 New York Times article by Stuart Elliott titled “United Church of Christ Joins Sponsors of Gay Games” reports that the United Church of Christ (UCC) is sponsoring Gay Games 9, which is scheduled 9-16 August 2014 in Akron and in Cleveland, Ohio.
The UCC will be contributing US$50,000 in cash and in-kind donations such as volunteer labor for the event.
UCC Executive Minister of Wider Church Ministries the Rev. Rev. James Moos stated:
“The United Church of Christ has been a leader in L.G.B.T. [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] inclusion.”
“No matter who you are or where you are in life’s journey, you are welcome here.”
+ New York Times, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10018, 212- 556-1234, executive-editor@nytimes.com
+ United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, 216-736-2100, ogm@ucc.org
[2] Boerne Christian Assembly Statement Regarding Doug Phillips
Boerne Christian Assembly of Waring, Texas on 6 July 2014 published on its website the following statement regarding former Elder Doug Phillips:
“As previously noted, Boerne Christian Assembly has sought to exercise oversight and accountability with our former Elder, Doug Phillips, who last year publicly confessed to an inappropriate, long-term relationship with a woman other than his wife and verbally expressed his repentance for his behavior. Recently, contrary to the position established many years ago at Boerne Christian Assembly under his Eldership and which he reaffirmed on multiple occasions, Doug Phillips has left Boerne Christian Assembly and advised that he has become a member of another Church without a letter of transfer from Boerne Christian Assembly. This is a matter of great concern to the body at Boerne Christian Assembly and we are attempting to work through this entire situation in a manner that would be honoring to our Lord. We continue to pray for restoration, wisdom and grace as we determine how we should proceed.”
+ Boerne Christian Assembly, 100 Manning Street, Waring, Texas, 78074, contact@boernechristianassembly.org
[3] Former PCUSA Church in Madison, Wisconsin Purchased by Muslims for Mosque
A 7 July 2014 Wisconsin State Journal article by Doug Erickson titled “East Side Mosque Purchases Former Presbyterian Church” reports that the Islamic Center of East Madison has bought the former Parkside Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)) in Madison, Wisconsin, and will turn it into a mosque.
The Parkside church closed in early 2014 due to declining membership. In 1994, Parkside was honored for becoming the first PCUSA congregation in the state to become an “AIDS Caring” community. Parkside was also an early “More Light” congregation, meaning it fully included lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members.
The purchase was assisted by retired PCUSA pastor the Rev. David Butler who commented:
“We were able to close approximately two days before Ramadan (Islam’s holy month), which I think will be a fine thing for that congregation. We are praying that God will prosper their work there.”
Former congregation member Jim Zuelsdorf said that selling the building to another congregation eases the sting of the church’s closure a bit, commenting:
“A lot of people had expressed interest in that desire - that it remain a worship center of some sort for another community. We’re very pleased it all worked out and they were able to purchase the building.”
+ Wisconsin State Journal, 1901 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, Wisconsin, 608-252-6200, jhumenik@madison.com
+ Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, 888-728-7228, Fax: 502-569-8005
[4] Free eBook on Evangelism Available in July from Reformation Trust
The eBook version of Richard Phillips’ Jesus the Evangelist: Learning to Share the Gospel from the Book of John is available for free during July 2014 from Reformation Trust through the following link:
http://www.ligonier.org/blog/jesus-evangelist-free-ebook/?utm_source=All+Things+Ligonier&utm_campaign=ce9f8d0265-jesusevangelist_freeebook&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_420f754c7c-ce9f8d0265-239922145
Rev. Richard D. Phillips explores the early chapters of the Gospel of John to discover principles you can use for Christian outreach that were modeled by witnesses for Jesus and by Jesus Himself. Phillips examines the ministry of John the Baptist and the calling of the first of Jesus’ disciples. This book also includes an appendix that looks at the relationship between God’s sovereignty and evangelism.
“Phillips’ study of John 1, 3, and 4 takes us beyond clever techniques to biblical faithfulness, and beyond entertaining communication to sound theology in evangelism. He does a masterful job of helping us learn from God’s Word principles for evangelism, the theology of the gospel, and Jesus’ own practice in evangelism.”
- Rev. Thabiti Anyabwile
“Evangelism is not an afterthought in the Christian life. It is how God has ordained to glorify Himself in the salvation of sinners. Rev. Phillips explains this by showing how Jesus is both the evangel and the Great Evangelist. In the process, he challenges both apathy and superficiality in the great work of making disciples. I highly recommend this book!”
- Dr. Thomas K. Ascol
+ Ligonier Ministries, 400 Technology Park, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, 407-333-4244, Fax: 407-333-4233
[5] News from the Deepest Recesses of Hell
-- “The View” Host Sheri Shepherd Wants “Nothing to Do with” Surrogate Unborn Baby after Marriage Folds
-- Abortionist Dennis Christensen Who Has Killed 95,000 Babies in Abortions: “I See It as a Calling”
-- Central American Girls Rented and Raped on Their Migration to North America
-- Massachusetts Governor Vows to Pass New Law Restricting Sidewalk Counselors
-- University of Chicago Publishes How-To Guide for Students on Getting Abortions
+ LifeNews.com, Post Office Box 270841, Fort Collins, Colorado 80527, news@lifenews.com
+ Girls Just Wanna Have Guns, Contact Page
+ LifeSiteNews.com, Incorporated, 4 Family Life Lane, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, 888-678-6008, Contact Page
[6] Headlines from The Christian Institute
Headlines of the past week from The Christian Institute:
-- Christian bakers Facing Legal Action for refusing to Make Pro-Homosexual Campaign Cake
-- U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron Celebrates Homosexual Marriage in New Video
+ The Christian Institute, Wilberforce House, 4 Park Road, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8DG, England, 44-0-191-281-5664, Fax: 44-0-191-281-4272, info@christian.org.uk
[7] The Thinning Blue Line
-- Shock Video Shows California Highway Patrolman Mercilessly Beating Unarmed Woman
+ Now the End Begins, Contact Page
[8] Raging Heathen and Vain Imagining
Articles from the past week regarding kings and rulers setting themselves against the LORD and against his anointed:
-- California Governor Signs Bill Replacing Words 'Husband' and 'Wife' in State Law
-- Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Colombia, Canada Bans Events 'Associated' with Christians
-- Obama Set to Declare Martial Law in Texas to Stop Illegal Immigrant Protesters
-- Pope Francis Prayed Over by 50,000 Charismatics Speaking in Tongues
-- FEMA Camps are No Longer a Conspiracy Theory
-- Greek Orthodox Church Opposes Distribution of the Scriptures in Greece
-- Obama Delivering 290,000 Illegals to U.S. Homes
-- U.S. Army Builds ‘Fake City’ to Prepare for Martial Law
-- Secret Document Just Released Proves Obama Can Kill Americans with Drone Strikes
-- Chase Bank Demands That Employees Answer Threatening Pro-LGBT Survey
-- British Christian National Health Service Manager Suspended for Praying with Muslim Colleague
-- U.S. Government Funded Scientist Creates Genetically Manipulated Unbeatable Super-Flu Virus
-- Burger King Celebrates Sodomy with the Proud Whopper
-- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden Says Homosexual Marriage ‘Fulfills … The Spirit of the Declaration of Independence’
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+ NewsWithViews.com, Post Office Box 370, Merlin, Oregon 97532,
541-955-0117, news10@newswithviews.com
+ Now the End Begins, Contact Page
+ Viral Survival
+ Assist USA, Post Office Box 609, Lake Forest, California 92609, 949-380-1558, danjuma1@aol.com
+ Clash Daily
+ Western Center for Journalism, 42104 North Venture Drive, Suite B-122, Anthem, Arizona 85086, 202-370-6366, Contact Page
+ LifeSiteNews.com, Incorporated, 4 Family Life Lane, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, 888-678-6008, Contact Page
[9] The Religion of Peace
Articles from the past week about the religion of peace:
-- Israel Escalates Assault on Gaza as it Ponders Ground Attack
-- Three Explosions Heard in Jerusalem after ‘Code Red’ Blares in Capital: Netanyahu Vows to Widen Gaza Operation, As Cabinet Okays Call-Up of 40,000 Troops; Rocket Shot Down over Tel Aviv; Terrorists Killed in Firefight at Zikim Army Base
-- ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq
-- British Memorial to 7/7 Jihad Victims Vandalized by Muslims
-- “In Canada, Defending Girls from Islamic Honor Killings Is ‘Racist’”
-- What Does an “Islamic Caliphate” in Iraq Mean?
-- Israel Prepares for War As They Call Up 1,500 Reserve Troops
-- Tensions Escalate As Israel and Hamas Exchange Massive Rocket Fire
-- Fresh Jihad Attacks in Kenya Kill Twenty-Nine, Tourist Shot Dead in Cold Blood
-- U.K.: Muslim Businessman Gets Eight Years for Grooming and Sexually Abusing Twelve-Year-Old Girl
-- ISIS Issues Demand for Muslim Women to Provide Sex for Terrorists or Be Killed
-- ISIS Paving Way for New Religion by Destroying Mosques and Shrines in Iraq
-- Islamic Jihadists Begin Ramadan by Murdering Three in Somalia
-- Jerusalem and Rome Will Be Conquered Vows New Islamic Caliph Al-Baghdadi
-- Masked Palestinian Rioters Besiege Temple Mount in Israel
-- Saudi Arabia Sends 30,000 troops to Iraq Border
-- Obama Refuses to Secure the Border to Allow Islamic Terrorists Entry into U.S.
-- Christian Father Commits Suicide after Watching ISIS Members Rape Wife and Daughter
-- Nigeria: Islamic Jihadists Murder Fifty-Six with Car Bomb in Market
-- Sudanese Authorities Demolish Church Building While Leaving Mosque Standing
-- Fifty Killed in Nigerian Church Attacks
-- Sharia in America: Minneapolis Offers Sharia-Compliant Loans to Muslim Business Owners
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+ Now the End Begins, Contact Page
+ The Daily Beast, 555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011,
editorial@thedailybeast.com
+ Assyrian International News Agency (Nineveh Software Corporation, 2317 West Farwell, Chicago, Illinois 60645, 773-575-5863, Fax: 773-761-8534)
+ Atlas Shrugs, writeatlas@aol.com
+ John McTernan’s Insights, Contact Page
+ Jihad Watch and Dhimmi Watch
+ Clash Daily
+ World Watch Monitor, Contact Page
