[JOYnet] Christmas on train !!
Dear all As it was the Asian Youth Conference in Kerala on 27th of December last year we, 100 odd members from Gujarat boarded on train on the Christmas day. Christmas on train!!!... some of us couldn't absorb it first. Preparation for the train Christmas was started well a head. We prepared food for all for two day journey .Some of our guys (me too)first in our life experienced how the delicious chapathis are prepared and found out it is not that easy to make it . The real fun was when we started our journey .We wanted all of us to sit together .Some how after two three hours of effort we almost able to make our seats nearby . Then came the real event... all of us went through out the train to wish Merry Christmas to our co-passengers . The 100 odd youth with smiling face and Christmas songs in their lips were treated well by their co-passengers. Christmas cakes were distributed to around 1000 passengers .After 3 hours when we reached the last compartment the cakes were almost finished... but the members in the group were well satisfied with the bits of Cake remained in the tray and found out as their most delicious Christmas cake ever had in their life!! Merry Christmas to all my dear ones Viji Dubai [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Dear all To add with the dowry issue ,I want to share something... I met a person yesterday(catholic) .He have five children..four of them are girls .He's working in middle east for the past 20 years He said all these 20 years his main aim was to get enough money(dowry) for the marriage of his four daughters ..Now he accomplished one third of his target, three of his daughters got married in "good manner" and now one more left. He said "now I'm so week, I don't want to work any more but I have to work as my younger child(kunju mol) is not yet married ,.Once I have enough money(Rs. 5 lac , Base line for a middle class family) I 'll go back and take rest, he continued .for all these years he was away from his family...(to accomplish his task!!) Viji Dubai [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Adversity
> A daughter complained to her father about her life and how > things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going > to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and > struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose. > > Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three > pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots > came to a boil. In one he placed carrots, in the second he > placed eggs, and the last he placed ground coffee beans. He let > them sit and boil, without saying a word. > > The daughter sucked her teeth and impatiently waited, wondering > what he was doing. In about twenty minutes he turned off the > burners. He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He > pulled the eggs out and placed them a bowl. Then he ladled the > coffee out and placed it in a bowl. > > Turning to her he asked. "Darling, what do you see?" > "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied. > He brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did > and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg > and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the > hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. She > smiled, as she tasted its rich aroma. > She humbly asked. "What does it mean Father?" > He explained that each of them had faced the same adversity, > boiling water, but each reacted differently. > The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. But after > being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became > weak. > The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its > liquid interior. But after sitting through the boiling water, > its inside became hardened. > The ground coffee beans were unique however. After they were in > the boiling water, they had changed the water. > "Which are you," he asked his daughter. "When adversity knocks > on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a > coffee bean?" > How about you? Are you the carrot that seems hard, but with pain > and adversity do you wilt and become soft and lose your > strength? > Are you the egg, which starts off with a malleable heart? Were > you a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a divorce, or > a layoff have you become hardened and stiff. Your shell looks > the same, but are you bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and > heart? > Or are you like the coffee bean? The bean changes the hot water, > the thing that is bringing the pain, to its peak flavor reaches > 212 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water gets the hottest, it just > tastes better. > If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you > get better and make things better around you. > How do you handle adversity? > Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean? > "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are > perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; > cast down, but not destroyed."- 2 Cor 4:8 [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [JOYnet] My real identity!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear all and Biji This is form an equally disturbed person ...my name is Viji, Biji its a matter of one letter, we are same. Even though I didn't recd any Joynet mails enquiring about my identity,I have something interesting to share .I had an Email friend. He used to write me letters thinking I'm a girl and I also didn't revealed my identity for a long time .But accidentally once it was revealed and my friend disappeared for ever One more incident... when I entered into my pre-degree class there was a person to welcome me ...a girl called Biji, when ever the teacher calls my name , I can hear a giggling sound from the girls bench...this made me furious and my struggle(freedom struggle) to change my name reached its height .As a result there was a long debate in my house regarding my name and one of my uncle came up with a new meaning(only meaning) to my name .He said if you split your name that is Vi - ji , Vi stands for Vihayas(sky) and ji stands for Jigneshu(person who seeks knowledge). So he declared the meaning of my name as person who seeks knowledge even beyond the sky. So I tried to console my self thinking this and whenever my parents shouted at me for not studying well I put my name as a shield . -Original Message- From: biji james [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 7:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [JOYnet] My real identity! Dear all beloved of Jesus, I am getting lot of mails starting with something like this "At the outset it self i would like to clarify something, r u a guy or a gal? i've heard both versions of u in joynet (some say she others he!!) Whats u're gender dear?".( due apologies to the sender of this mail). I am afraid as to what kind of image will all Joynetter friends will be having about me. Those who know me well will be thinking after reading all this kind of mails whether I have undergone a "sex change". I am very happy that atleast my name is exciting the curiosity and raising the eyebrows of eligible and non-eligible bachelors of Joynet. I won't be surprised even if I get mails asking me for a date. But Sorry Guys!! I am a guy. Fortunately or unfortunately, my parents gave me the name Biji, which is mostly used for naming gals in Kerala, without my knowledge. I thought of changing my name several times but the fear of going through the elaborate procedure of following Indian government system for changing my name in all of my certificates motivated me not to go ahead with this. So, by God's grace I am happy with my name "Biji" For any further clarification or doubt clearance in this regard you can contact me directly through e-mail to me. Your' loving (brother), With love and prayers, Biji James Bangalore Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] attention Banglore
Hi I need a help from people of B'lore. Please contact me in [EMAIL PROTECTED] love Viji [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] HOW IS YOUR STRESS FITNESS?
Dear all Some good stuffs I came across hope it's use full for you also love Viji _ HOW IS YOUR STRESS FITNESS? Some people just seem to handle stress better than others. Certain life habits can prepare you well for stress: they give you a kind of cushion for the hard knocks of life. Stress fitness helps increase your ability to better deal with it. * Do you follow an exercise program each week? This can undo some of the damage stress does to your system, lowering blood pressure and strengthening your cardiovascular system. * Find an exercise activity you enjoy. Commit to it. Schedule it three times a week for at least a half-hour. See your doctor before starting. * Plan for year-round activity. Don't let the too hot or too cold seasons keep you from activity; if you miss a day, don't fret. * Are you eating nutritionally balanced and healthful meals? If you put good stuff into your body, your body will put out a good effort for you, particularly in times of stress. * Enjoy food in moderation. * See your doctor for an appropriate diet plan. Avoid fad diets and the hype surrounding certain foods. * It is easy to depend on nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine in stressful times - none of which are healthful to your body. * Do you take regular breaks during the day in order to relax? You will be more productive over the long haul. * When you take a break, really relax. Don't talk business. * Remember the Sabbath and keep it free from errands or work activities. * Don't eat lunch at your desk get away from the work environment - if even for a short period. * Remember solitude. You need time to hang out with friends but you also need time alone. Turn off pagers and cell phones. * Are you able to assert your feelings in appropriate ways? * Commit to honest, accurate communication. * Couch your criticism in praise. * Speak the truth in love. * Do you place a high value on your primary relationship(s), and set aside time to work on improving it (them)? Supportive spouse, children, or parents can cushion the blows of life, empower you to face your daily challenges, and undergird you with a sense of security and significance. * Don't take your relationships for granted; make them a priority. * Have fun. The best relationships are those with laughter, with people who can have fun together. * Read together. Pray together. Talk together. * Be a servant; seek the well-being of the other. * Do you have work or a hobby that gives you a sense of meaning and purpose? * Learn what you can do. Take an aptitude test as well as a spiritual gifts test. * Look for meaning on the job. What parts of your job have importance - to you or someone else? * Volunteer; help someone else. * Connect with others. Don't spend all your time alone with your hobby. * Do you have a strong faith? Stress comes when you sense you are not in control. There is comfort, though, in knowing that God is always in control. * Set aside a regular time for prayer or meditation. * Request, but also rest. Listen to God. Take time just to be with Him. * Breathe your prayers. As you go throughout the day, take your prayers with you. * Pray with others. You can build great relationships by joining others in brief times of prayer. --- Thomas A. Whitman, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and founder and president of Life Counseling Services. [demime 0.97b removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] One Million Rosaries for PEACE !
I apologize for the late notice of this project. I only received a copy of itthis morning after the second Mass. Fr. Kevin Vaillancourt On October 13, 2001 it is hoped that 1,000,000 people will pray the Rosary in fulfillment of Our Lady's request for world peace and the triumph of herImmaculate Heart. Your praying one just one Rosary can help make the goal of one million a reality. On October 13, 2001, please pray the Rosary during the following times (according to your time zone-those outside the United States are asked to coordinate your efforts to pray at the same time Catholics in the U.S. are doing so): 9:00 am to 10:00 am (Eastern) 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Central) where NOLA is 7:00 am to 8:00 am (Mountain) 6:00 am to 7:00 am ( Pacific) (TIMING FOR DUBAI IS 8 HOURS EARLIER THAN NOLA TIME.) Please help promote the One Million Rosaries for Peace by making photo copies of this note and distributing it, or by forwarding this email to nterested people or by calling fellow Catholics, urging them to take part in this important event.. May God bless our efforts! _ I WISH AND HOPE WE ALSO WILL TAKE PART IN THIS MISSION LOVE N PRAYERS VIJI DUBAI [demime 0.97b removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Father writes to you...
My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27 In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28 For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28 I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5 I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12 You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16 I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26 You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6 I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44 I am not distant and angry, but am the complete statement of Love. 1 John 4:16 And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.1 John 3:1 Simply because you are my child and I am your father.1 John 3:1 I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11 For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48 Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17 For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33 My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalm 139:17-18 And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40 For you are my treasured possessions. Exodus 19:5 I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41 And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3 If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29 Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13 I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20 For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles.2 Corinthians 1:3-4 When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18 As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my Heart. Isaiah 40:11 One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4 And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this Earth. Revelation 21:3-4 I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23 For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26 He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3 He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31 And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled.2 Corinthians 5:18-19 His death was the ultimate statement of my love for you.1 John 4:10 I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32 If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me.1 John 2:23 And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39 Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7 I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15 My question is, Will you be my child? John 1:12-13 I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32 Yours Father in Heaven. N.Melvin, India Software Group, 114, Sir Theyagaraya Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 17. Phone : +91 44 8213515/16/17 Extn-266. www.isg-india.com [demime 0.97b removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] The $20.00 Bill
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, who would like this $20 bill?Hands started going up. He said, I am going to give this to one of you, but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple the bill up. He then asked, who still wants it? Still the hands were up in the air. Well, he replied what if I do this? He dropped it on the ground, and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. Now, who still wants it? Still hands went into the air. My friends, you all have learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it, because, it did not decrease in value. It was still worth 20 dollars. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel that we are worthless, but, no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value, dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who love you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do, or whom we know, but by who we are. You are special, don't ever forget it! Pass this on to those you care about. You will never know the lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to, or the hope that it can bring. Always count your blessings, not your problems. [demime 0.97b removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef] ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] Baptist church?
Dear all, This is the comments and directions of one my friends on my view of church . It will be good if some can say something on it love viji .. BAPTIST. A name for various groups of Christians who profess that the Bible is the only standard of faith and practice, who hold to Baptist distinctives, and who trace their heritage, not to the Protestant Reformation, but to Jesus Christ and the apostolic churches. A Baptist Church has been defined as follows: "A Baptist Church is an organization composed of baptized believers. That organization is complete in itself. It recognizes Christ as its head. `He is the head of the body, the church.' He only has legislative authority over it. The laws of Christ, as recorded in the New Testament and administered by a majority of its members, constitute the only ecclesiastic authority known to the church. In the administration of those, the weakest, poorest member has a right to be heard, and the richest member has no right to ask for more. Hence the church in its relation to Christ is a perfect monarchy. His will is law. In the relation of the members to each other, it is a perfect democracy--`One is your master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren.' It is, then, an organization, and separate, distinct from all others. Its right to be in the world and prosecute its mission is original and divine. It asks no aid of the civil arm or purse. All it asks of the State and all other organizations, as such, is to be let alone, and let it live, if it can, and die if it must. "BUT ITS MISSION. This, in common with all other evangelical Christians, is to evangelize the world. [See Missions.] We also believe the Baptist church has a special mission, which is to preserve the purity of the church, which task involves: "A REGENERATE MEMBERSHIP. Would our limits permit, it might be interesting to take a voyage up the stream of ecclesiastical history, to its source, and see of what the primitive church was composed, and examine the simplicity of its organization, and then trace the gradual departure from that simplicity, to mark the process which brought unregenerate members into the church, and then trace the consequences. But we hardly have time to say that as it has been in the past, so it must be in the future, part of the mission of the Baptist Church is to keep her doors closed against all such as do not give evidence of piety. ... while we are to receive those of weakest faith, if it be genuine, yet we are to stand by the old doctrines, that no hereditary religion, no amount of wealth, no social position, no standard of morality can form a passport into the Baptist church without evidence that the applicant knows something practically of what repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ means. "But we think it is a part of our mission to preserve A PURE MINISTRY, as well. In a Baptist church the pastor holds the highest office in the church. And he must be called of God. But when unregenerate men had found their way into the church they sought to enter the ministry as men enter other professions, supposing that they could learn to preach as men learn to practice law or medicine. And when in the ministry, they began to claim for themselves authority. The best positions were sought, and a minister was to have authority according to the size and wealth of the church he served, and thus gradually there grew up grades in the ministry; then the pastor became the priest, and a hierarchy was fostered. Then legislative authority was claimed. Christ was legislated out and the civil power in; the Church and State were joined in unholy wedlock; and we have all the corruptions of the middle ages. "While sanctified intellect and learning are commodities of which we shall never have too much, still we think it is a part of our mission to teach that the Baptist Church has no use for men for her ministry, however massive their brain, however sparkling their genius, however profound their learning, however burning their eloquence, whose wills have not bowed to the will of Christ, whose spiritual gravitation is not towards His cross; who have not felt in their heart of hearts, `Woe is me if I preach not the gospel;' and who, rather than be denied the privilege, would be willing to fare as their Master did when on earth. "Another part of the mission of the Baptist church is to preserve the ORDINANCES IN THEIR ORIGINAL PURITY. Not that we have confidence in water or bread or wine, whether much or little, only as they are divinely chosen and God-appointed symbols for the proclamation of gospel truth. But believing that they are thus appointed and are a part of God's plan for perpetuating and proclaiming the essential facts of the gospel, to withhold them would be to give up one of God's methods of preaching the gospel. To change them would be so far to preach another gospel. To do either would
[JOYnet] Baptist church?
Dear all, This is the comments and directions of one my friends on my view of church . It will be good if some can say something on it love viji .. BAPTIST. A name for various groups of Christians who profess that the Bible is the only standard of faith and practice, who hold to Baptist distinctives, and who trace their heritage, not to the Protestant Reformation, but to Jesus Christ and the apostolic churches. A Baptist Church has been defined as follows: "A Baptist Church is an organization composed of baptized believers. That organization is complete in itself. It recognizes Christ as its head. `He is the head of the body, the church.' He only has legislative authority over it. The laws of Christ, as recorded in the New Testament and administered by a majority of its members, constitute the only ecclesiastic authority known to the church. In the administration of those, the weakest, poorest member has a right to be heard, and the richest member has no right to ask for more. Hence the church in its relation to Christ is a perfect monarchy. His will is law. In the relation of the members to each other, it is a perfect democracy--`One is your master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren.' It is, then, an organization, and separate, distinct from all others. Its right to be in the world and prosecute its mission is original and divine. It asks no aid of the civil arm or purse. All it asks of the State and all other organizations, as such, is to be let alone, and let it live, if it can, and die if it must. "BUT ITS MISSION. This, in common with all other evangelical Christians, is to evangelize the world. [See Missions.] We also believe the Baptist church has a special mission, which is to preserve the purity of the church, which task involves: "A REGENERATE MEMBERSHIP. Would our limits permit, it might be interesting to take a voyage up the stream of ecclesiastical history, to its source, and see of what the primitive church was composed, and examine the simplicity of its organization, and then trace the gradual departure from that simplicity, to mark the process which brought unregenerate members into the church, and then trace the consequences. But we hardly have time to say that as it has been in the past, so it must be in the future, part of the mission of the Baptist Church is to keep her doors closed against all such as do not give evidence of piety. ... while we are to receive those of weakest faith, if it be genuine, yet we are to stand by the old doctrines, that no hereditary religion, no amount of wealth, no social position, no standard of morality can form a passport into the Baptist church without evidence that the applicant knows something practically of what repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ means. "But we think it is a part of our mission to preserve A PURE MINISTRY, as well. In a Baptist church the pastor holds the highest office in the church. And he must be called of God. But when unregenerate men had found their way into the church they sought to enter the ministry as men enter other professions, supposing that they could learn to preach as men learn to practice law or medicine. And when in the ministry, they began to claim for themselves authority. The best positions were sought, and a minister was to have authority according to the size and wealth of the church he served, and thus gradually there grew up grades in the ministry; then the pastor became the priest, and a hierarchy was fostered. Then legislative authority was claimed. Christ was legislated out and the civil power in; the Church and State were joined in unholy wedlock; and we have all the corruptions of the middle ages. "While sanctified intellect and learning are commodities of which we shall never have too much, still we think it is a part of our mission to teach that the Baptist Church has no use for men for her ministry, however massive their brain, however sparkling their genius, however profound their learning, however burning their eloquence, whose wills have not bowed to the will of Christ, whose spiritual gravitation is not towards His cross; who have not felt in their heart of hearts, `Woe is me if I preach not the gospel;' and who, rather than be denied the privilege, would be willing to fare as their Master did when on earth. "Another part of the mission of the Baptist church is to preserve the ORDINANCES IN THEIR ORIGINAL PURITY. Not that we have confidence in water or bread or wine, whether much or little, only as they are divinely chosen and God-appointed symbols for the proclamation of gospel truth. But believing that they are thus appointed and are a part of God's plan for perpetuating and proclaiming the essential facts of the gospel, to withhold them would be to give up one of God's methods of preaching the gospel. To change them would be so far to preach another gospel. To do either would
[JOYnet] FW: [bookclub3000] Pray for India
Indian Scene 42 _ . Abraham Mammen the Vice President of the Federation of Indian Christians in North America & Coordinator for Indian Christian Forum, Inc. has sent us the following news for the widest possible circulation among Christians. Scene does not endorse the language used against non Christians, but we do feel that the content needs attention. Please pray for India -- The Editor Urgent Press Release 29th JULY 2001 * Concern at new threats to Religious Freedom. * Council legal aid for converts victimized by Orissa Police * Govt. threatens draconian laws; VHP takes law in its own hands [The following statement was issued in New Delhi and Hyderabad on Sunday, 29th July 2000 by All India Christian Council President Dr Joseph D'Souza and Secretary General John Dayal in the wake of reports of draconian changes in the Foreign Contributions regulation act, the Private members Bill in the Lok Sabha against freedom of faith, the incidence of Vishwa Hindu Parishad goons "arresting" Christian workers in Varanasi, the forcible `re-conversion' of Orissa Christians under the combined pressure of the VHP and the Orissa Police.] The All India Christian Council calls upon Civil Society, the national Human Rights Commission and fellow citizens to take united action to counter a series of recent incidents in several Indian states by Fundamentalist extremists of the Sangh Parivar, as well as by police forces acting at their behest, in which the civil rights of Christian individuals and groups have been violently attacked. The Council is deeply concerned that the central and state governments, instead of taking urgent steps to restore confidence among the terrorized minorities, have seemingly condoned such actions. The Center is in fact, according to media reports, bringing forward legislation that will further and more seriously affect religious minorities in the country and their work, and injure Constitutional guarantees. The Council has declared it will extend al legal assistance to the victims who have been terrorized, specially in the states of Orissa, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The most ominous incident has taken place in Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where the state government controlled by the Bharatiya Janata party has condoned military training with firearms provided to elements of the Sangh Parivar in recent months. In that city on 24th July 2001, a Christian religious worker was among five persons "detained" by self styled vigilantes of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The five men had come to the city to attend a meeting. The City Superintendent of Police, who had the five men released, admitted they were innocent of the charges of conversion levied against them. The police have however taken no action against the VHP goons who terrorized the Christian group. VHP groups are also terrorizing the inmates of an ashram in Kota district of Rajasthan which is home to over 1,500 destitute and orphaned young people from various parts of the country. Death threats have been made against Bishop M A Thomas and officials of the Ashram. Many other similar cases have been reported from other states. In Orissa, ruled by a coalition in which the BJP is a partner, the police have looked on while Tribal Christians are being coerced into `reconverting' to Hinduism. The Police have evoked the infamous and ironically named Freedom of Religion Act selectively against the Christians but not against their tormentors. As the media has reported, 17 adult persons had some time ago become Christians, and had told the police they had done so of their own free will, without any duress or allurement. The police, acting at the behest of local religio-political goons, however chose to prosecute them and registered cases against them. Emboldened by this, the local fundamentalist elements intimidated the Christians, organizing social ostracisation against them. Reports suggest that the authorities tacitly supported the "reconversion." The council has deplored the blatant religious partisanship of the local police and civil administration. It is quite clear that these elements are getting strengthened by the attitude of the Central government. The minority communities, specially Christians are alarmed, at the failure of the Central government to denounce a Private Members bill moved by one of their party members in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, which seeks a ban on religious conversions, which in affect means a ban on freedom of faith. This bill evoked dark memories of a similar Hitlerian OP Tyagi Bill in the late Seventies which the government, of which the current Bharatiya Janata party was a part, had extended its support. The council has also strongly criticized the government's reported plan to enact new laws to strangle foreign donations and grants to minority, specially Christian, institutions and organizations. The existing F
[JOYnet] FW: GOD ON A BILLBOARD
Some new billboards are getting attention in Cleveland. Some reported seeing one or two messages, but the newspaper listed all of them. Here's a list of all variations of the "God Speaks" billboards. The billboards are a simple black background with white text. No fine print or sponsoring organization is included. These are awesome ... enjoy. Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game. -God C'mon over and bring the kids. -God What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand? -God We need to talk. -God Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer. -God Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage. -God That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing... I meant it. -God I love you and you and you and you and... -God Will the road you're on get you to my place? -God Follow me. -God Big bang theory, you've got to be kidding. -God My way is the highway. -God Need directions? -God You think it's hot here? -God Have you read my #1 best seller? There will be a test. -God Do you have any idea where you're going? -God Don't make me come down there. -God ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] FW: the other meaning of a.s.a.p.
Dear joynnetters Why don't you try this Viji Ever wonder about the abbreviation A.S.A.P.? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way. There's work to do, deadlines to meet; You've got no time to spare, But as you hurry and scurry- A.S.A.P.-ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER In the midst of family chaos, "Quality time" is rare. Do your best; let God do the rest- A.S.A.P.-ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER It may seem like your worries Are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather- A.S.A.P.-ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease our cares, And He'll respond to all your needs A.S.A.P.-ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless nd I picked you. Please pass this to people you want to be blessed. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] God is Left handed
>Little Bobby was spending the weekend with his grandmother after a >particularly trying week in kindergarten. His grandmother decided >to take him to the park on Saturday morning. It had been snowing all night and >everything was beautiful. > >His grandmother remarked..."doesn't it look like an artist painted this >scenery? Did you know God painted this just for you?" >Bobby said, "Yes, God did it and he did it left handed." >This confused his grandmother a bit, and she asked him, "What makes you >say God did this with his left hand?" > >Well," said Bobby, "we learned at Sunday School last week that Jesus sits >on God's right hand!" >Jennifer Fernandes ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
