March 21 2011
Democratic Revolution Threatens Christians in Egypt
"Dear Friends and Partners,
Here at One Free World International our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan at this time of national emergency. As we watch the devastating images continue to pour in, however, we cannot forget our brothers and sisters in North Africa and the Middle East where the political and security situation in countries like Libya, Côte d’Ivoire, Yemen, and Bahrain, to name only a few, remains volatile.
With all this news it seems like a lifetime since the amazing events in Egypt unfolded before our eyes only a few short weeks ago. The international media has moved on from Egypt as President Mubarak stepped down and as the crisis has been overshadowed by events elsewhere, with reporters and analysts generally portraying these developments as a triumph for democracy and moderate Islam. On the ground, however, the situation is not nearly so clear-cut.
There have been numerous attacks against Christians and Christian institutions in the weeks since the revolts began, including since the Egyptian army assumed control from President Mubarak. In fact, attacks against two monasteries on February 23, 2011 were both carried out by the army itself. It used small arms, heavy machine guns, and armoured personnel carriers to destroy protective walls around the monasteries and attack the inhabitants. At the Anba Bishoy monastery in Wadi al-Natroun (110 km north of Cairo), one monk and six church workers were shot and wounded and at the Anba Makarious Al Sakandarie Monastery in Al Fayoum (130 km southwest of Cairo), soldiers broke into the monastery and beat some of the Christians in the compound. These attacks were intended to harass and threaten the Christian community, using as an excuse the claim that the monasteries did not have permits for the walls which had been built to protect against raiders and criminals.
Other attacks have been carried out by civilians. On March 4, 2011, a Muslim mob looted a local church in Sool (35 km south of Cairo), desecrated remains found in the church, and burned it down almost killing a priest in the process. The mob had been egged on at Friday prayers by a local imam who had called for congregants to “kill all the Christians” stating that they had “no right” to live in the area. When the fire died down the next day, the mob destroyed the remainder of the church and prayed on the ruins, pledging to build a mosque on the site. Others blockaded the village vowing to turn it into a Muslim town. Many Christians have fled but women who remain in the area report that they have been sexually assaulted.
Thousands of Christians demonstrated in Cairo in the days following the Sool attack, demanding protection and recognition of the persecution. On March 9, 2011 the protests turned violent as a Muslim mob attacked the Christian demonstrators. Thirteen Christians died and 140 were wounded in the ensuing violence as security forces and the army stood by and watched.
Democracy may have triumphed in Egypt over the last several weeks, but that in itself may be the greatest threat to the Christians and other minorities as well as for neighbouring Israel. Muslim extremists have kept a low profile but the majority of Egyptian Muslims support the imposition of Shariah law. As a result, when elections are held to normalize the situation, Muslim extremists stand poised to assume power “legitimately”. The ability of western countries to object to such a result, and with it the security of over 10 million minority Egyptians, can be seriously compromised if our leaders do not take a strong stand for true democracy and against fascist extremist forces from the start.
Egyptian authorities must recognize the persecution of Christians in the country and provide adequate security to the Christian community. Our western governments must demand nothing less from the current military authorities or from any future government and they must ensure that the process of establishing a permanent government does not provide a means for Muslim extremists to gain control of the country. Stand with us – the future of Egypt and its minorities is at stake.
"Be with God and may God be with you."
Rev. Majed El Shafie
President and Founder
One Free World International
El Shafie Ministries
Continue to onefreeworldinternational.org to learn of prayer requests for our persecuted brothers and sisters, and for ways in which we can contact members of the Canadian and American government to request they pressure foreign governments to cease persecution of those in Christ.
Democratic Revolution Threatens Christians in Egypt
"Dear Friends and Partners,
Here at One Free World International our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan at this time of national emergency. As we watch the devastating images continue to pour in, however, we cannot forget our brothers and sisters in North Africa and the Middle East where the political and security situation in countries like Libya, Côte d’Ivoire, Yemen, and Bahrain, to name only a few, remains volatile.
With all this news it seems like a lifetime since the amazing events in Egypt unfolded before our eyes only a few short weeks ago. The international media has moved on from Egypt as President Mubarak stepped down and as the crisis has been overshadowed by events elsewhere, with reporters and analysts generally portraying these developments as a triumph for democracy and moderate Islam. On the ground, however, the situation is not nearly so clear-cut.
There have been numerous attacks against Christians and Christian institutions in the weeks since the revolts began, including since the Egyptian army assumed control from President Mubarak. In fact, attacks against two monasteries on February 23, 2011 were both carried out by the army itself. It used small arms, heavy machine guns, and armoured personnel carriers to destroy protective walls around the monasteries and attack the inhabitants. At the Anba Bishoy monastery in Wadi al-Natroun (110 km north of Cairo), one monk and six church workers were shot and wounded and at the Anba Makarious Al Sakandarie Monastery in Al Fayoum (130 km southwest of Cairo), soldiers broke into the monastery and beat some of the Christians in the compound. These attacks were intended to harass and threaten the Christian community, using as an excuse the claim that the monasteries did not have permits for the walls which had been built to protect against raiders and criminals.
Other attacks have been carried out by civilians. On March 4, 2011, a Muslim mob looted a local church in Sool (35 km south of Cairo), desecrated remains found in the church, and burned it down almost killing a priest in the process. The mob had been egged on at Friday prayers by a local imam who had called for congregants to “kill all the Christians” stating that they had “no right” to live in the area. When the fire died down the next day, the mob destroyed the remainder of the church and prayed on the ruins, pledging to build a mosque on the site. Others blockaded the village vowing to turn it into a Muslim town. Many Christians have fled but women who remain in the area report that they have been sexually assaulted.
Thousands of Christians demonstrated in Cairo in the days following the Sool attack, demanding protection and recognition of the persecution. On March 9, 2011 the protests turned violent as a Muslim mob attacked the Christian demonstrators. Thirteen Christians died and 140 were wounded in the ensuing violence as security forces and the army stood by and watched.
Democracy may have triumphed in Egypt over the last several weeks, but that in itself may be the greatest threat to the Christians and other minorities as well as for neighbouring Israel. Muslim extremists have kept a low profile but the majority of Egyptian Muslims support the imposition of Shariah law. As a result, when elections are held to normalize the situation, Muslim extremists stand poised to assume power “legitimately”. The ability of western countries to object to such a result, and with it the security of over 10 million minority Egyptians, can be seriously compromised if our leaders do not take a strong stand for true democracy and against fascist extremist forces from the start.
Egyptian authorities must recognize the persecution of Christians in the country and provide adequate security to the Christian community. Our western governments must demand nothing less from the current military authorities or from any future government and they must ensure that the process of establishing a permanent government does not provide a means for Muslim extremists to gain control of the country. Stand with us – the future of Egypt and its minorities is at stake.
"Be with God and may God be with you."
Rev. Majed El Shafie
President and Founder
One Free World International
El Shafie Ministries
Continue to onefreeworldinternational.org to learn of prayer requests for our persecuted brothers and sisters, and for ways in which we can contact members of the Canadian and American government to request they pressure foreign governments to cease persecution of those in Christ.
For our exhortation does not come from error, or impurity, or by way of deceit; but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel so we speak, not as pleasing men but God, who examines our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:3-4
1 Thessalonians 2:3-4
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Grace to you and Peace
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Grace to you and Peace
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And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything.
1 Thessalonians 1:6-8
For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything.
1 Thessalonians 1:6-8
Our desire is that the word of the Lord would sound forth from us and that the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ would be made known to Winnipeg and beyond.
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May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.
The Nature of God
Evolution
In the beginning gravity created the heavens and the earth (even though without any of those things, gravity would not exist...Details). The earth was chaotic and devoid of life, then one day ZAP, a rock turned into life.
''How does that work?''
It just does O.K. now stop asking sensible questions! Now, luckily, before it died, it wanted a friend so it decided to made another one of itself,
'' How did it know to do that?''
Would you stop it! It just did O.K.!
More here
In the beginning gravity created the heavens and the earth (even though without any of those things, gravity would not exist...Details). The earth was chaotic and devoid of life, then one day ZAP, a rock turned into life.
''How does that work?''
It just does O.K. now stop asking sensible questions! Now, luckily, before it died, it wanted a friend so it decided to made another one of itself,
'' How did it know to do that?''
Would you stop it! It just did O.K.!
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The Church
Let's compare worldviews shall we
The atheist elite of the day are on a mission. They hate God. You know the One they say they don't believe in, and for some reason they want to use their short time on earth to fight Him, the One they say doesn't exist, and His followers. One of their mantras is "Religion is evil and the cause of all the worlds problems, and does nothing good for anyone." Funny though, when they say 'religion' they usually mean Christianity. I dare you Mr. Dawkins and Mr. Hithcens and company, go and speak this way in the middle east and China and India, I dare you. Anyways, let's just take a look at the two different worldviews and compare the conclusions of their teachings and thinkings.
Christianity
Atheism, Humanism, Evolution
Happenings around the Peg
The Persecuted and the Martyr
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There is great inspiration to be found in Paul's letter to the Church at Thessalonika. Likewise, we want to be imitators of the Lord and of Paul and Co. We would strive to work, and live obediently in the work God has given us all to do, just as the Thessalonians; so as to receive such commendation from the Apostle Paul.
God has spoken to us, and He has given to us the ability to know and understand that which He chooses to reveal to us. Of course we can never fully comprehend Him, and no one can know perfectly all that He has revealed to us, but that does not excuse us. In fact, Romans 1:18 says that to suppress the truth is ungodliness and unrighteousness and that that brings forth the wrath of God because when mankind does this they do it for reasons of unrighteousness.
So what then has God revealed to us about who He is and His will. This page in particular is a study about God's nature. Click here and find out.
So what then has God revealed to us about who He is and His will. This page in particular is a study about God's nature. Click here and find out.
Topical Studies
There are many minor doctrinal issues that are discuss in the Word (nothing the Lord says is actually minor though). Let us dive into the Word of God and search the scriptures together and see what God says about these things.
Living as a Man of God
Living as a Women of God
The Bible's View on Slavery
Spiritual Gifts of God
The Role of the Church in Society
And more
There are many minor doctrinal issues that are discuss in the Word (nothing the Lord says is actually minor though). Let us dive into the Word of God and search the scriptures together and see what God says about these things.
Living as a Man of God
Living as a Women of God
The Bible's View on Slavery
Spiritual Gifts of God
The Role of the Church in Society
And more
Have you ever wondered why no one takes the Church seriously anymore? Check out the church antics hall of shame here.
In The Market Place
For thousands of years men of God would enter into the streets and market places of their cities or towns and proclaim the Word of God.
Check out the stories and watch some videos as we share the gospel on the mission field of our own streets. Click here.
Check out the stories and watch some videos as we share the gospel on the mission field of our own streets. Click here.
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Awanas (children's ministry) Wednesday 6:20pm
Bethesda Church
Churches and parents team up through weekly programs and special events that introduce children to Christ and build a biblical foundation for faith! The Bethesda Awana Club runs from September to April, with programs for preschool to grade 6.
Search Pointe Essentials Wednesdays 7:00pm
New Life Sanctuary
Join with Kelly Powers on a walk through the Scriptures. Study God, and find out more about Him and grow deeper in your knowledge and love for Him. Learn also of religions contrary to the gospel and how to defend the truth with confidence.
Bethesda Church
Churches and parents team up through weekly programs and special events that introduce children to Christ and build a biblical foundation for faith! The Bethesda Awana Club runs from September to April, with programs for preschool to grade 6.
Search Pointe Essentials Wednesdays 7:00pm
New Life Sanctuary
Join with Kelly Powers on a walk through the Scriptures. Study God, and find out more about Him and grow deeper in your knowledge and love for Him. Learn also of religions contrary to the gospel and how to defend the truth with confidence.
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The modern Church has either forsaken the first part of the gospel, or forgotten how to articulate it so that it makes sense. Listen as Ray reminds us that the first part is as important as the second part.
The modern Church has either forsaken the first part of the gospel, or forgotten how to articulate it so that it makes sense. Listen as Ray reminds us that the first part is as important as the second part.
- Defenders of life. Especially for the unborn, the elderly, and the sick.
- Hospitals are a result of Christian compassion and charity.
- Samaritan's Purse, World Vision, and countless other charitable organizations and missionaries risk life and limb to enter into dangerous lands to bring relief and salvation.
- In general, orphaned children are adopted and cared for by more Christians than any other people group.
- The Bible teaches morality and rebukes evil. God will judge and condemn all evil. Jesus Christ lived perfectly, died for us paying the penalty for our sins and rose from the dead, so we can live eternally with God in righteousness.
- Hospitals are a result of Christian compassion and charity.
- Samaritan's Purse, World Vision, and countless other charitable organizations and missionaries risk life and limb to enter into dangerous lands to bring relief and salvation.
- In general, orphaned children are adopted and cared for by more Christians than any other people group.
- The Bible teaches morality and rebukes evil. God will judge and condemn all evil. Jesus Christ lived perfectly, died for us paying the penalty for our sins and rose from the dead, so we can live eternally with God in righteousness.
-Proponents of death. The unborn are only valued when convenient. (52 million abortions performed since 1973 according to the CDC. That far outweighs any genocide I have ever learned about.)
- The elderly, the sick, and handicapped are expendable and detrimental to human evolution
- Nazi death camps are a result of Atheistic, Humanistic Evolutionary thinking.
- The works of Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Chairman Mao Zedong are a consequence and justified by atheism, humanism, and or evolution.
-No basis for morality. Do whatever unto others to survive and then die.
- The elderly, the sick, and handicapped are expendable and detrimental to human evolution
- Nazi death camps are a result of Atheistic, Humanistic Evolutionary thinking.
- The works of Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Chairman Mao Zedong are a consequence and justified by atheism, humanism, and or evolution.
-No basis for morality. Do whatever unto others to survive and then die.
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May the word of the Lord sound forth from His servants and be received by those who have ears to hear.
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May the word of the Lord sound forth from His servants and be received by those who have ears to hear.
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Paul, Silas, and Timothy had traveled to Thessalonika from from Phillipi, where they were beaten and imprisoned for casting a demon out of a slave girl (Acts 16:12-40). Now as was his custom, he went into the Synagogue to preach the good news of the Messiah and to convince them of the new covenant in His blood.
Now that's interesting. There were no miracles done, or wondrous acts. Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures.".... "And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas..." (Acts 17:4)
Continue to Ryan's blog to read the rest of this post.
Now that's interesting. There were no miracles done, or wondrous acts. Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures.".... "And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas..." (Acts 17:4)
Continue to Ryan's blog to read the rest of this post.
Thessalonian Soldiers
If you haven't met us on the street, then come and meet us here.
We are just normal people who have been saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and wish to share this good news of eternal salvation with the great people of Winnipeg and abroad.
Click here to meet us.
We are just normal people who have been saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and wish to share this good news of eternal salvation with the great people of Winnipeg and abroad.
Click here to meet us.
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The Church is not a building, or a service or a program. Church is not even the term used to describe the act of gathering together, i.e. 'going to church'.
The Church is a word Jesus Christ gave to those people who He has "called out", those who repent and turn from their sins and put all their faith and trust in Him. The 'Church' is the term given to the group of people who's identity is found in Jesus Christ.
Read and learn more about the Church, the 'called out ones' of Jesus Christ here
The Church is a word Jesus Christ gave to those people who He has "called out", those who repent and turn from their sins and put all their faith and trust in Him. The 'Church' is the term given to the group of people who's identity is found in Jesus Christ.
Read and learn more about the Church, the 'called out ones' of Jesus Christ here
I look forward to questions and comments.
In everything by prayer
By the power of the Holy Spirit
In Jesus Christ the Lord of all
For the Glory of the Father
Ryan Banman
In everything by prayer
By the power of the Holy Spirit
In Jesus Christ the Lord of all
For the Glory of the Father
Ryan Banman
