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Find a Church That Understands Disabilities

January 4, 2012 By 3 Comments
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If you are looking for a church that is more likely to understand your physical limitations, including illness, cancer, or disabilities, Joni and Friends is an excellent resource. This international Christian ministry has an updated list of churches around the USA who have shared their desire to create an environment that welcomes those who may be "differently-abled." To enter your zipcode into the search engine click here. You may also want to visit our HopeKeepers map to see if there is a church near you who has a HopeKeepers group that serves the chronically ill. Are you in a church where you want to stay but think they may be able to use a bit of a "refresher" on reaching out to the chronically ill? Our little booklet, … [Read more...]

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Yes, There IS a Santa Clause!

December 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

In 2004 I had the honor of interviewing Ed Butchart about his outreach & ministry as "Santa." Sadly, his wife went to be with the Lord soon after (see a lovely tribute to her.) He has since had his second book published (the first one, The Red Suit Diaries is a gem!) & has a br& new web site with photos, his schedule, & much more. I encourage you to visit his site & learn more about this amazing man, fondly called "Santa" by many. Lisa Copen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes, there is a Santa Claus. Storybooks say that he & Mrs. Claus live somewhere in the North Pole, but a rumor has spread that they actually live in a little town outside of Atlanta, Georgia & they go by the off-season name of Ed & Anna Butchart. Known … [Read more...]

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How Has The New Age Movement Affected The Medical Field?

October 12, 2009 By 7 Comments

The New Age Movement has a lot to say about spirituality, but it rejects Christ’s claim of absolute truth.  The idea that truth is a matter of personal preference has influenced our culture, our political system, & even our churches.  It comes as no surprise that New Age philosophy has affected the field of medicine. Modern “conventional” medicine sprang from the uniquely Christian idea that truth never changes.  Shamanism & alchemy were utterly debunked in the intellectual wildfire sparked by the reformation of the Christian Church.  Science as we know it was born. Now “alternative” medicine is gaining ground, offering a more spiritual approach to physical healing.  Unfortunately, the religious philosophy it is based … [Read more...]

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HopeKeepers(R) Chronic Illness Groups in CO

August 31, 2009 By 2 Comments

Arvada Faith Bible Church Church phone: (303) 424-2121 Contact: Tom Wolfe Est 3/12 Castle Rock Calvary Chapel Castle Rock Church phone: 303-663-2514 Contact: Dan Layne Est 4/09 Westminster Family in Christ Community Church 7777 West 99th Place, Westminster, CO 80021 Contact Sarah Clausen 303-469-3567 Related articles Study Shows Prayer Determines Church Group's Success Rate(chronicillnessarticles.wordpress.com) … [Read more...]

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HopeKeepers(R) Chronic Illness Groups in IN

August 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Anderson Madison Park Church of God Contact: Linda Teeple Church phone: 765-642-2000 Est. 8/11 Columbus Community Church of Columbus Contact: Will Henning Church phone: 812-376-9478 Est. 4/10, Verified 6/11 Evansville McCutchanville Community Church Church phone: 812-867-5735 Contact: Jarmon Perkins & Sharon Ethridge Est 11/18/08 Indianapolis College Park Church Contact: Don Bartemus Kendallville St. John Lutheran Church 301 S. Oak Street Kendallville IN 46755 (260) 347-2158 ext. 306 Contact Persons: Deaconess Joann Grepke and Pam Bottjer New Albany Northside Christian Church 812-845-8704 Contact: Tasha Dailey Est. 6/06 O'Fallon First Baptist Church of O'Fallon Contact: Mary Hebert Church phone: … [Read more...]

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HopeKeepers(R) Chronic Illness Groups in CA

August 31, 2009 By 1 Comment

Altadena New Heart Christian Fellowship Contact: Becki Royce Becki's Cell: 213-216-2671 (preference) Church phone: 626-791-3313 Camarillo Crossroads Community Church Contact: Brenda & Robert Turner Church phone: 805-484-8586 Castro Valley First Baptist Church Contact: Sue Dunnigan Church phone: 510-582-0515 Est 3/12 Carlsbad Kaiser Permanente Carlsbad - on hold Contact: Dawn Valley, 760-390-1777 & Barbara Murray Verified 6/11 Escondido Calvary Chapel of Escondido Contact: Jim Johnston and Pat Kerns Church phone: 760-489-6255 est 5/10, confirmed 6/11 Escondido Emmanuel Faith Community Church Contact: Lynne Bechard Church Phone: 858-487-5483 Est 2002, Verified 6/11 Fullerton First Evangelical Free … [Read more...]

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HopeKeepers(R) Chronic Illness Groups in VA

August 31, 2009 By 1 Comment

Chesapeak Raleigh Heights Baptist Church Contact: Kimmie Carroll Church Phone: 757-545-6280 Est 3/10 Mechanicsville Atlee Community Church Contact: Melinda Davis Church Phone: 804-730-3676 Verified 11/11 Richmond Ridge Baptist Church Contact: coming soon Church phone: (804) 288-5805 | Est. coming soon, about 3/11 Roanoke Penn Forest Christian Church Contact: Cheryl Cunningham Church Phone: 540-774-2445 St. Stephens Saint Stephens Baptist Church Contact: Jane Kinder Church phone: 804-769-8833 Winchester Calvary Baptist Church Contact: Betsy Frazier Church phone: (540) 667-2323 Est. 9/12 … [Read more...]

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