Bay Area Rescue Mission -- Providing Emergency Food, Shelter and Life Skills Training

Elevate Christian Network :: Global Humanitarians -- Bay Area Rescue Mission - Stories of Lives Changed (Video): KTLN-TV San Francisco interview with Rev. John M. Anderson.

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The Bay Area Rescue Mission presents the means and opportunity for real and lasting change to the homeless and needy through: Emergency food and shelter, Life Skills Training, and Spiritual Programs and Counseling. See on Scoop.it - Elevate Christian Network News


Bay Area Rescue Mission: News Coverage Thanksgiving Meals & Food Bag Giveaway

KTVU Fox News - San Francisco (Video):  Rev. John Anderson, Director of Bay Area Rescue Mission, shares about the the need in the community for a little extra help to make ends meet.


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Why Does the Power to Forgive Defy Human Understanding?

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"One must first be shown mercy (and accept it), before he can be merciful to someone else."  When someone wrongs us, our first and most natural reaction is typically to desire for them to be punished. If it is within our power to do so, we often take delight in punishing them ourselves.

Cee Harmon's insight:

According to James Hoskins, only a person whose soul is truly free can forgive horrible injustice committed against them.  He says that one must first be shown mercy (and accept it), before he can be merciful to someone else.

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Forgiveness Explained - Joseph Prince Ministries (Video)

Pastor Joseph Prince:  "There is a Heaven to gain and a Hell to shun."



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“I forgive you and my family forgives you,” said a representative of Myra Thompson, 59, one of those killed on Wednesday night. “Repent and give your life to Christ and change your ways. You'll be better off than you are now.”.

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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries -- Helping The Homeless for More than a Century

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The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries was founded in 1909 by Minister David C. Stucky as the Detroit City Rescue Mission. They began as a soup kitchen that provided church services, food, clothing, and shelter for the homeless and downtrodden.  To learn more, visit them online at:  http://drmm.org

Cee Harmon's insight:

What began as a soup kitchen that provided church services, shelter, food and clothing for the homeless and downtrodden, has since helped rebuild the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Testimony -- T. Lloyd Hardwick:  I was what was considered a normal productive individual and once I was working. Then I fell up on hard times due to medical problems. The Detroit Rescue Mission - their doors were open for me and I came in here and they have helped me tremendously.  Video source:  DRMM helped me get back on track

Charis Bible College -- Equipping People for the Work of the Ministry

 
At Charis Bible College,  Andrew Wommack, along with many other great teachers impart the truth of the Gospel. This video chronicles the story of how the school was founded in Colorado in 1994.

• Video source: "God spoke…" (The story of Andrew Wommack and Charis Bible College) from Charis Bible College on Vimeo.

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Charis Bible College -- Andrew Wommack Ministries: The Lord led Andrew Wommack to start Charis Bible College for the purpose of training people for the work of the ministry. He took a unique approach combining the rich teaching of God’s Word and practical, hands-on ministry experience. 

• Visit them online at:  http://www.charisbiblecollege.org

Cee Harmon's insight:

The mission of Charis Bible College is to change the body of Christ’s perception of God by preparing and sending leaders to proclaim the truth of the Gospel throughout America and the world.

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Christian Recording Artist Michael W. Smith Joins President Clinton at Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial

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Michael W. Smith Performs There She Stands (Video)

In this video by KOCO Channel 5 News, Michael W. Smith performed "There She Stands" during the 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony at the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum.


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A Hidden Oppurtunity To Minister To Families Affected by Autism

How Christ-centered hospitality can help families affected by autism.

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Pastor Carl Lentz Attracts Thousand Weekly to Hillsong Church NYC With Modern Worship Services

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Pastor Carl Lentz Interview: In this video by HuffPost Live, Carl Lentz discusses his church's appeal to some of today's biggest celebrities. Lentz is the lead pastor of Hillsong Church New York City, a church in the heart of Manhattan that has a passion to serve the city and make an impact worldwide.

Cee Harmon's insight:

Pastor Carl Lentz is about trying to get people to experience the power of God as fast as possible. Lentz co-founded Hillsong Church NYC in 2012 as an extension of the main Hillsong Church in Sydney.  This church attracts everyday New Yorkers, professional NBA players, musicians and other celebrities.

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ABC News Documentary on Hillsong Church NYC (Video)

Dan Harris at ABC News reports on why Hillsong Church New York is so popular and so controversial.  For more information visit, visit Hillsong NYC online at:  http://hillsong.com/nyc


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