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vine The eer Holy Remnant Apostolic Church


1 Who We Are<br />

A Message from our Pastor Williams<br />

2 Church Information<br />

Upcoming Events<br />

3 What You’ve Missed<br />

Highlights: Bible Study &<br />

Sunday Sermon<br />

4 Married, Single, Waiting<br />

Mother Powell<br />

5 Food For Thought<br />

Minister James<br />

6-7 Event Highlights & Picture Collage<br />

Your picture may be there!<br />

8 Veterans of Faith<br />

Deaconess Fennell<br />

9 Youth Zone<br />

T.H.R.A.C Youth<br />

10 What's Hot? A Guide to the Latest Music<br />

Praise & Worship Team<br />

11 Testimony Corner<br />

Da’ Quan Roche<br />

12 Shoutouts<br />

Birthdays & Anniversaries<br />

13 Quiz<br />

Enter to WIN<br />

14 Dear Pastor<br />

Advice Column<br />

15 Our World Today<br />

Through the lenses of the Word<br />

14 Let’s Talk<br />

Your Thoughts?<br />

16 Advertisements


Welcome<br />

The Holy Remnant Apostolic Church<br />

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he Holy Remnant Apostolic Church is a place known for its’ strong biblical<br />

standard. It’s a place where biblical principles are magnified and the love<br />

of God is exercised. A church destined to change the lives of everyone<br />

that comes through its’ doors. The leaders are doing their best to make<br />

sure that the people are led in a godly path.<br />

In the area of Malton (Mississauga), this church has<br />

a reputation of being the real deal. What does that<br />

mean exactly? Well, it is founded upon the birth,<br />

death, burial, resurrection and ascension of our<br />

Lord Jesus Christ. If the church’s foundation is<br />

biblical, then the outcome is nothing short of<br />

miraculous. It is not strange to see miracles in the<br />

sanctuary, but what’s most rewarding, is the fact<br />

that so many souls are being changed through this<br />

ministry. Many people have asked our leaders what<br />

have you done to make your church grow so<br />

fast?They’ve often replied we can take no accolades<br />

for the growth of Gods’ church; all we’ve done is live<br />

a clean life before God. It was never necessary to do<br />

anything other than teach and preach the word of God faithfully; after all we don’t know<br />

another method. When you consider that this organization began with 12 people in a prayer<br />

meeting in November 2006 in the basement of Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Williams’ house; it<br />

makes you wonder if this type of growth is even possible. Not only is it possible but it’s just<br />

a hint of what God has promised and you know that whatsoever the Lord has spoken shall<br />

be brought to pass.<br />

Still not convinced? Why don’t you stop by sometime and see what the Lord has in store for<br />

you.<br />

Rev. Dr. S.H.R. Williams<br />

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For details contact: Reverend Ledgister or Brother Jesse<br />

Gospel Concert<br />

Restoration<br />

Praise<br />

CULTURE<br />

DAY<br />

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What You've Missed<br />

Missed a weeknight bible study or a Sunday Sermon? Check out our website (holyremnant.ca) for message<br />

archives and daily devotionals.<br />

Bible Study<br />

'Worship: Part 2'<br />

2 Kings 20:1-7<br />

Worship is where the ‘created’ catches a glimpse of the ‘creator’ expressed<br />

in a divine way<br />

Hezekiah was an example that we cannot worship with things in our lives<br />

that are out of place; He was instructed to set his house in order<br />

True worship is a life of commitment which gives the Holy Spirit room to<br />

build<br />

Music does not induce worship; God desires for our souls to grasp the full<br />

glory of Him<br />

If our next battle/victory is dependent on our worship, what are we ready<br />

to give?<br />

'Death Row'<br />

Psalm 35:1-7<br />

We often receive the gift (blessings) but not the giver (Jesus Christ)<br />

God closes certain doors in our lives to let us know it's not the path for us<br />

The enemy only pursues those with substance (John 10:10)<br />

We must hide/protect the things within us that are valuable<br />

The wicked attempt to capture the godly at the risk of losing their own lives<br />

(Proverbs 1:17-18)<br />

'Changing My Approach'<br />

Exodus 3:1-5<br />

All servants can be leaders, but not all leaders can be servants<br />

Moses fled from his position and went into training while he was watching<br />

Jethro's sheep<br />

When we refuse to let go of where we are, we miss where God wants us to<br />

be<br />

Lack of faith is like bondage, because we don't let go of things God wants to<br />

remove<br />

God changes His approach when He spoke to Moses; sometimes God<br />

distracts us first in order to speak<br />

We need to approach our circumstance differently<br />

'Going Deeper'<br />

Ezekiel 47:1-5<br />

There are four levels of depth in our walk with God: ankle deep, knee deep,<br />

waist deep & fully submerged<br />

Ankle deep: The beginning of our walk with God. People usually get stuck at<br />

this point due to fear or comfort<br />

Knee Deep: We have some control but still need to put away our wisdom<br />

and control to seek Godly wisdom<br />

Waist Deep: The point where you completely take your hands off of things<br />

in your life, trusting & leaving it to God<br />

Fully Submerged: Every aspect of your life is filled with God's presence<br />

guiding & directing you<br />

Sunday Sermon<br />

'Breaking the Barriers of Stubborn Will'<br />

1 Corinthians 14:1-2<br />

Our stubbornness comes from a level of<br />

contamination<br />

We need to ask ourselves, what<br />

contaminates us?<br />

God wants us to desire His spiritual gifts<br />

We must follow after love and desire<br />

spiritual gifts in order to receive the<br />

manifestation of the tongues<br />

The power of our gifts is in the execution<br />

'Diversion'<br />

Genesis 27:6-17<br />

The desire to drive you from what you<br />

want to what God wants, is cause for a<br />

diversion<br />

Satanic diversion is only meant to divert<br />

us from our purpose<br />

Our purpose is making a dramatic<br />

addition to the kingdom of God<br />

We must speak a word of deliverance<br />

over our passion, purpose & deliverance<br />

Walking vigorously with Christ will allow<br />

us to be strong & arrive at our purpose<br />

'An Automatic Release'<br />

Acts 12:1-17<br />

All deliverance begins when you get rid of<br />

pride<br />

God hears our cry out to Him rather than<br />

the commotion that we engage in<br />

The enemy can lock down on everything<br />

in our lives, but has no power to lock our<br />

mouths<br />

We must use our mouth to release<br />

ourselves<br />

When God moves, there is evidence of<br />

light, life and love<br />

Services:<br />

Sunday School – 10:30am<br />

Main Service – 11:30am<br />

Sunday Night – 7:00pm<br />

Tuesday & Wednesday Bible Study – 7:00pm<br />

Wednesday Fasting – 11:00am -1:00pm<br />

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Married, Single…Waiting<br />

How long have you been married?<br />

My name is Deaconess O. Powell and I am very proud to be a part of the<br />

T.H.R.A.C. ministry. I have been married for many years.<br />

What is the most memorable moment in your marriage?<br />

In Matthew 19:5 it states, “For this cause shall a man leave father and mother,<br />

and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh.” Cleaving to<br />

someone indicates that there is a struggle before you are actually joined<br />

together. This is why in a marriage vow, it asks for a man and a woman to<br />

support each other in good times and bad times until death parts them. For me<br />

to select the most memorable memory in my marriage I would find myself<br />

being biased to that memory, as I would be leaving out all the other memories<br />

that have helped to shape my marriage into what it is today. In a marriage<br />

every memory is memorable and one thing that we should not forget is that<br />

memories begin before the marriage vows are even spoken.<br />

What did you learn from the most trying period of your marriage?<br />

Becoming one with someone is not easily accomplished. It commands for you to<br />

sacrifice some of the goals that you have set for yourself. It also calls for you to<br />

not think selfishly and to share not only your physical assets, but also your<br />

thoughts and feelings; this can be quite trying. However, if one is submitted to<br />

God, then they would also be submitted to their husband. To submit to<br />

someone would indicate evidence of love. I have learned to exercise the love of<br />

God within my marriage. I bear witness to 1 Corinthians 13:7 which states that<br />

"love beareth all things, believes all things, hopeth all things and endureth all<br />

things."<br />

What are some foundational characteristics that an individual must<br />

possess before entering into marriage?<br />

In Proverbs 18:22 it states, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains<br />

favour from the Lord.” A lot of women today do<br />

not understand that getting married does not<br />

make them a wife. The word of God commands us<br />

to submit to Him. It is in this submission that we<br />

learn to attend unto the needs of God. If we are<br />

able to honour these commandments, only then<br />

can we fulfill all the other commandments which<br />

God wants our hearts to be aligned with. The foundational characteristics an<br />

individual must possess before entering into marriage will only come when they<br />

When G<br />

are able to submit to God. Submitting to God would evoke love for Him, love for<br />

others and love for yourself. Love causes us to make sacrifices, which is a way<br />

we practice how to give to others.<br />

What advice would you give to newly married couples?<br />

By Mother Powell<br />

What advice would give to<br />

single saints?<br />

Becoming a wife or a husband is a<br />

ministry that requires the complete<br />

involvement of God in one’s life. It<br />

is important to not rush this<br />

ministry, as it can only be activated<br />

by God. If you cannot submit to<br />

God, then you won’t be able to<br />

submit to anyone else. I encourage<br />

saints to seek ye first the kingdom<br />

of God, and his righteousness; and<br />

all these things shall be added unto<br />

you.<br />

If you knew what you know<br />

today about marriage, what<br />

changes would you make?<br />

God joins two people together, no<br />

man can put that asunder. I am<br />

glad that God is the head of my<br />

marriage as I would change<br />

absolutely nothing about it.<br />

I encourage every newlywed couple to know that a marriage is a beautiful<br />

journey to be on. It will only be a blessing to your union to have the<br />

involvement of God in every aspect of your life. This means that in the good<br />

Gtimes and the bad times you both run to God and each other, not to<br />

man. Let the word of God and prayer be your portion to sustain you on your<br />

journey.<br />

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Purpose: Navigating through the Path…<br />

As children of God, many of<br />

us have been told that<br />

greatness is in us or we are<br />

called to be of great influence in our<br />

dispensation, and that we are created<br />

to fulfill a purpose uniquely designed<br />

for us. Yet we struggle in finding, and<br />

navigating through the path that<br />

would bring us to a place of<br />

accomplishment.<br />

Many are being deceived by the enemy<br />

of our destiny, the accuser of the<br />

brethren. He wants to have us believe<br />

that we do not possess the spiritual<br />

capacity to develop and become who<br />

God has called us to be. The enemy<br />

also tricks us to believe, that we are<br />

restricted in our quest to fulfill our<br />

divine destiny.<br />

Scripture confirms that those whom<br />

He (God) predestined, He also called;<br />

the called were justified and the<br />

justified was glorified. However, we<br />

walk as some who have no spiritual<br />

back bone or reliance on a power that<br />

is greater than what we are in our<br />

physical frame. God's intent was, that<br />

now through the church, His manifold<br />

wisdom should be made known to the<br />

rulers and authorities in the heavenly<br />

realms, according to his eternal<br />

purpose that he accomplished in<br />

Christ Jesus our lord.<br />

The enemy will try everything in his<br />

power to weaken the body of<br />

believers to take us away from a place<br />

of authority, and distort our belief<br />

system. This is where we place little or<br />

no credence in God, thus the<br />

purposes of God be not accomplished<br />

in earth, which can only be done through the body of believers.<br />

By Minister James<br />

God is willing, ready and waiting to perform what He has promised to do in<br />

and for us. All He requires is a people with a firm trust and belief in Him.<br />

Most of the limitations that have kept us from having confidence in God,<br />

are illusions and limiting beliefs. Know this, confidence is not a fixed<br />

attribute but it is the outcome of thoughts and actions. It is our belief in the<br />

ability to achieve. Philippians 4:13 states "I have strength for all things in<br />

Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything<br />

through Him who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in<br />

Christ's sufficiency."<br />

If only we can shatter those illusions and<br />

work on deconstructing old thinking<br />

patterns, we will be empowered to<br />

accomplish anything we set our minds to<br />

and change the trajectory of our lives.<br />

Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear<br />

not. Let your legacy be hewed from the<br />

fulfilment of your Godly<br />

accomplishments.<br />

I've come to understand that the<br />

reason so many people never<br />

fulfill their purpose is not because<br />

they lack opportunity, but it is<br />

because there is a lack of faith in<br />

or reliance in God. If we are ever<br />

going to succeed in this race called<br />

life, we need to place total<br />

confidence in God.<br />

Our life's journey can improve if<br />

we begin to build our confidence<br />

in the Most High God. Paul wrote<br />

in Philippians 1:6 and said, "and I<br />

am convinced and sure of this<br />

very thing, that He who began a<br />

good work in you will continue<br />

until the time of His return,<br />

developing that good work and<br />

perfectly bringing it to full<br />

completion in you.<br />

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What Keeps Me Saved<br />

By: Deaconess Fennell<br />

1. Get in the word of God every time you can because<br />

knowledge is power.<br />

The apostle Paul says, “Study to show yourself approve”.<br />

2 Timothy 2:15<br />

2. Develop a fear of God.<br />

Fearing God makes you wise. You will abstain from<br />

ungodly practices.<br />

Psalm. 111:10; Proverbs. 1:7, 9:10<br />

3. We should pray regularly.<br />

It improves our connection with the creator,<br />

prayer moved God to interfere in earths affairs.<br />

1 Thessalonians 5:17<br />

4. Live a repentful life.<br />

When we sin we must repent of it, confess it, and pray to<br />

God that we may be forgiven.<br />

“Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God,<br />

if perhaps the thought of our heart will be forgiven you”<br />

Acts 8:22; John 1:8, 10; James 5:16 &19<br />

5. We must desire to follow after the things of God.<br />

The bible teaches, “There is therefore no condemnation to those who walk not after the flesh but according<br />

to the spirit”<br />

Romans 8:1, 8:13; Galatians. 5:19; 1 Corinthians. 9:27<br />

The common misconception is that, “Once saved, always saved” but<br />

this teaching is a lie form the pit of hell. In Matthew 7:21 "Jesus<br />

states, not everyone who says “Lord Lord” shall enter the kingdom of<br />

heaven but he who does the will of my father in heaven."<br />

To stay saved we must live a life for God and seek Him in His word.<br />

We must seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to apply the word to our<br />

lives. To stay saved means giving up ourselves and desiring God's will<br />

above all else. As we draw nearer to God and come to know Him, His<br />

desires will naturally become ours.<br />

As we mature, our desire to obey God's command increase and as our<br />

love for Him increases. As Jesus said, “if you love me, you will obey<br />

what I command” – John 14:15.<br />

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Obedience is the key!


SELF- ESTEEM<br />

Esteem relates value because if you have low self-esteem<br />

you'll feel like you have no value and vice versa.<br />

Unfortunately, not everyone gets this realization so quickly<br />

and often struggle with caring what others think right into<br />

adulthood.<br />

Our value should not be based on what society<br />

says however, we often try to attain these standards based<br />

on television and music. When we don't attain the values<br />

that society sets in place, there's a feeling of inadequacy<br />

causing us to struggle with our self-esteem.<br />

Rejection plays both a positive and negative role<br />

depending on the individual. It allows us the opportunity to<br />

spend time trying to understand our identity & self-worth,<br />

based on what others say and how we perceive ourselves.<br />

This process can make or break our self-esteem. Race is a<br />

factor that affects self-esteem because, as a black person<br />

there's a push to accomplish/attain everything that society<br />

says is important to compensate for ethnicity. If that<br />

doesn't happen then there's a feeling of being inferior<br />

based on how others treat you.<br />

Most youth admit to having something that they would like<br />

to change about themselves. However, some individuals<br />

say that they don't struggle with confidence/appreciating<br />

themselves because they've learnt to not care what others<br />

think.<br />

The values of society changes like seasons and following<br />

after them will leave us confused. Therefore, we need to<br />

find our own identity, self-esteem & value in Christ.<br />

Cleaving to the word of God adds value to us and helps<br />

shape us into the individuals that we were created to be.<br />

It often starts in elementary school where you<br />

are teased for little things (like you're too short, head too<br />

big, etc.) and it continues through till high school. We often<br />

have a wakeup call during that time and realize that what<br />

others say doesn't matter. It's in the rejection/fault finding<br />

of others that helps with the process of not caring what<br />

others think.<br />

Those closest to us are often the biggest culprits for<br />

pointing out our flaws consistently. In doing so it chips<br />

away at our self-esteem, but it's up to everyone to look to<br />

the word of God to rebuild us. God fashioned us in his<br />

likeness which is perfection and the only thing keeping us<br />

from that perfected state is sin. We need to utilize the<br />

word to remind ourselves that only God's opinion of us<br />

matters.<br />

Remember, people that point out the 'flaws' of others only<br />

do so because of what that feel they lack as individuals.<br />

Don't put more emphasis on physical attributes but rather<br />

look to develop the internal characteristics through the<br />

word which will in turn boost your self-esteem.<br />

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Behind the Music with Best Kept Secret<br />

THANKSGIVING<br />

Mercy Rewrote My Life by Kay Morris<br />

Grateful by Youthful Praise<br />

God of the Mountain by Lynda Randall<br />

PRAISE<br />

Why Worry by Marvia Providence<br />

Let Praises Rise by ORU<br />

DECLARATION<br />

Healer by Hillsong<br />

Look for Me by The Goodmans<br />

Even When It Hurts by Hillsong United<br />

WORSHIP<br />

Glory to the Lamb by Micah Stampley<br />

Oh, Come to the Altar by Elevation Worship<br />

This I know (Ungizungezile) by We Will Worship<br />

The Holy Hill of Heaven Call Me by Vestal Goodman<br />

His Voice Makes the Difference by Jimmy Swaggart<br />

Lamb of God by William Boyd Chisum<br />

Glory to the Lamb by Micah Stampley<br />

RESTORATION<br />

Things will work out for me by Ricky Dillard & New Generation<br />

Love Grew Where the Blood Fell by John Starnes<br />

ADORATION<br />

I Need You /Only You by Phillips Craig<br />

God, I look to you by Jenn Johnson<br />

Everything I Need by Youthful Praise ft. Maranda Curtis-Willis<br />

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We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our<br />

testimonies.<br />

Du’Quan Roache<br />

February 23 rd and 24 th<br />

were the worst days of my<br />

life. I came to this<br />

conclusion because on the 23 rd<br />

of February I found out that I<br />

didn't make it into my dream<br />

program at Humber College.<br />

Then on 24 th of February, I also<br />

found out that I was not<br />

admitted to my desired<br />

program.<br />

Immediately, I remembered<br />

being called stupid and dumb<br />

for being IEP (Individualized<br />

Education Program). I began to<br />

regret trying in school and<br />

denied my faith that whole<br />

week.<br />

“I truly hated the word faith”<br />

…and when anyone would say<br />

have “faith” I would<br />

automatically block them out,<br />

including my mother.<br />

In the afternoon of February<br />

24 th , my aunt emailed me a link<br />

to a program that she<br />

thought I should apply for.<br />

I truly didn't want to, but I had a<br />

thread of faith. So, I applied to<br />

four schools. Though I had an<br />

ounce faith, I prepared myself<br />

for the worst "Dear Du’Quan<br />

…We are unable to give you an<br />

offer. All the best in your<br />

studies”.<br />

Sunday, February 26th, I truly<br />

didn't want to go to church. All<br />

week I had been debating if I<br />

should or shouldn't attend.<br />

“I truly thank God for Sunday,<br />

February 26, 2017.”<br />

From the beginning of church, I<br />

thought it was worthless to<br />

worship God. In my distracted<br />

state, I saw how the Holy Spirit<br />

touched my grandmother. This<br />

was my first reality check.<br />

My second reality check was the<br />

sermon that Sunday "Diversion”<br />

by Pastor S. Williams. This<br />

message focused on being<br />

redirected from your path of<br />

success.<br />

That Sunday night was Lord<br />

Supper. I shared the events of<br />

my week with my church family.<br />

I declared at that moment that I<br />

believed that God holds the<br />

whole world in his hands.<br />

The following week on Monday<br />

and Tuesday I received four<br />

offers from four different<br />

colleges.<br />

Therefore, let us truly give God<br />

the glory and the praise. "Hold<br />

on, for today might bring a<br />

drought but if you believe, God<br />

will hear your cry and bring a<br />

flood of rain".<br />

For I the LORD thy God will hold thy<br />

right hand, saying unto thee, Fear<br />

not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13<br />

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2 nd Sis Shakoya<br />

3 rd Bro Roman Bravo<br />

Tekitha Henry Fenton<br />

4 th Deacon Reid, Bro Andre<br />

Asarahia Bailey<br />

5 th Daddy Carty<br />

8 th Sis Sonia<br />

9 th Deaconess Muir (80 years)<br />

Deaconess Campbell<br />

10 th Deaconess Spencer & Sis Tensie<br />

21 st Sis Teshanna<br />

24 th Sis Baker (67 years) & Sis Samantha<br />

25 th Minister Lindsay<br />

13 th Bro Shane Edwards<br />

14 th Grandma Richards (89 years)<br />

15 th Bro Devonte Brown<br />

18 th Sis Junette Moving<br />

27 th Sis Fiona<br />

29 th Kiki Diji<br />

31 st Deaconess Jenifer Fennell<br />

April 2 nd Bro Dupender & Sis Julie<br />

April 19 th Bro Kenroy & Sis Ingrid<br />

1 st Min Edwards<br />

2 nd Sis Moreen<br />

3 rd Sis Lakeya, Sis Julie & Chi Chi Diji<br />

5 th Sis Stephanie<br />

7 th Sis Erica<br />

8 th PASTOR Williams<br />

10 th Mommy Smith (91 years)<br />

12 th Little Faithie, Sis Buelin (3 years)<br />

15 th Eulen Bailey<br />

17 th Sis Daniella<br />

19 th Sis Karlene Sutherwaithe<br />

20 th Antynella, Bro Johnny & Sis Jessica<br />

21 st Sis Anniesha & Sis Loy<br />

22 nd Bro Kevon Murray<br />

23 rd Sis Sherese Salherwaithe<br />

24 th Sis Christina<br />

25 th Malick<br />

26 th Sis Sharon Brown & Sis Grace<br />

29 th Sis Natasha<br />

30 th Kymani, Jayden & Wakeen<br />

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1. Jehoiakim was the King of what<br />

nation?<br />

a. Judah<br />

b. Jerusalem<br />

c. Judea<br />

2. In what scripture can you find "Can<br />

these dry bones live?"<br />

a. Ezekiel 25:10<br />

b. Ezekiel 37:3<br />

c. Ezekiel 37:21<br />

3. Where was John exiled too?<br />

a. Timnath<br />

b. Galapagos Island<br />

c. Patmos<br />

5. What came first, Elijah's ascension<br />

into heaven or Enoch's rapture?<br />

a. Elijah's ascension<br />

b. Enoch's rapture<br />

6. What was the name of Jonathan's<br />

crippled son?<br />

a. Benaiah<br />

b. Mephibosheth<br />

c. Ziba<br />

7. True or False, King Belshazzar hosts<br />

a large feast and sees a hand appear<br />

that writes on the wall. T/F<br />

Let’s see who knows<br />

the WORD.<br />

YOUR Picture will be<br />

in the next issue.<br />

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Dear Pastor<br />

Q: I raised my children to fear the Lord. Lately' my<br />

daughter has been straying. She is lashing out and<br />

misbehaving in school. How do I reach my<br />

daughter at this stage in her life?<br />

Dear Parent,<br />

First I must commend you for making a conscious<br />

decision to raise your child in the fear of the Lord.<br />

Secondly you are not the only parent having this<br />

issue. It makes me wonder if the term "fear of the<br />

Lord" has been properly interpreted by the church<br />

community.<br />

For most people; raising a child in the fear of the<br />

Lord means that the child knows that there is a<br />

God and the child is routinely taken to<br />

church. However it is common that children will<br />

listen to an adult that they rely on for survival this<br />

does not mean they fear the Lord; I do hope this is<br />

not the case with your daughter.<br />

The true meaning of "the fear of The Lord" means<br />

reverencing God with your life. Seek the counsel of<br />

your leaders and have a heart to heart<br />

conversation with your daughter.<br />

It may be possible that she may feel neglected by<br />

you if you have a busy schedule and her many<br />

tantrums are a cry for attention. It is very essential<br />

that your daughter feels the trust of those involved<br />

in the intervention or she will not open up. Be<br />

prepared to respond in love rather than<br />

frustration; because the frustration of a parent is<br />

often the reason why children do not open up to<br />

them.<br />

God bless you richly.<br />

Coffee Chat<br />

In this section you will have chance share your perspectives and<br />

insights on selected topics. You will submit your answers to the<br />

<strong>Magazine</strong> Team and your response may be featured in the next<br />

issue.<br />

Let’s Talk Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…<br />

It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value<br />

to survival? CS Lewis<br />

What are your thoughts?<br />

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Our World Today<br />

Microchips implanted in humans: Practical or perilous?<br />

M<br />

icrochips implanted in human<br />

bodies could transform the way<br />

we tackle many everyday tasks. Some workers<br />

in Sweden are already volunteering to have<br />

chips injected into their hands which can make<br />

some tasks easier and reduce the amount of<br />

personal items employees need to carry.<br />

However, the controversial trend could put<br />

your privacy at risk, reports CBS News<br />

correspondent John Blackstone.<br />

At a recent tech conference, Hannes Sjöblad<br />

explained how a microchip implanted in his<br />

hand makes his life easier. It replaces all the<br />

keys and cards that used to clutter his pockets.<br />

“I use this many times a day, for example, I use<br />

it to unlock my smart phone, to open the door<br />

to my office,” Sjöblad said. Sjöblad calls<br />

himself a biohacker. He explained, “We<br />

biohackers, we think the human body is a good<br />

start but there is certainly room for<br />

improvement.”<br />

The first step in that improvement is getting a<br />

microchip about size of a grain of rice slipped<br />

under the skin. Suddenly, the touch of a hand is<br />

enough to tell the office printer this is an<br />

authorized user.<br />

The microchips are radio frequency<br />

identification tags. The same technology widely<br />

used in things like key cards. The chips have<br />

been implanted in animals for years to help<br />

identify lost pets and now the technology is<br />

moving to humans.<br />

Tech start-up Dangerous Things has sold tens of<br />

thousands of implant kits for humans and some<br />

to tech companies in Europe.<br />

Sjöblad said he even organizes implant parties<br />

where people bond over getting chipped<br />

together.<br />

Even a car door can be tweaked to open with a<br />

touch, but each touch leaves a digital footprint<br />

which can compromise one’s privacy.<br />

“This is serious stuff. We’re talking about a<br />

nonstop potential connection to my body and I<br />

can’t turn it off, I can’t put it away, it’s in me.<br />

That’s a big problem,” said Ian Sherr, an<br />

executive editor at CNET.<br />

“It’s very easy to hack a chip implant, so my advice is don’t put your life secrets on an<br />

implant, Sjöblad said.<br />

Back in 2004, “The Manchurian Candidate” suggested a future where humans are<br />

chipped and controlled.<br />

“It’s about educating the people and giving every person the tools…not only how to use<br />

the technology but, more importantly, when it’s being used against you,” Sjöblad<br />

warned.<br />

Biohackers also predict the next generation of chips will save lives by monitoring health<br />

and fitness. For now, being chipped means never having to say you’re sorry you forgot<br />

your keycard.<br />

Through the lenses of the Word<br />

With technology advancing on a daily basis, we're left to wonder what more can<br />

possibly be done to make our lives easier.<br />

CBS News recently reported of microchips being implanted in humans to help minimize<br />

the hassle of everyday life. These microchips are radio frequency identification tags<br />

similar to key cards that are implanted into the hand.<br />

The rice grain sized microchip is geared towards making the lives of people easier by<br />

storing information that is readily used in our daily routine. For example, car keys,<br />

cellphone passwords, bank account info and much more. Although micro-chipping is<br />

becoming a trend with implant parties and individuals volunteering to become a part of<br />

the movement, we as children of God have been forewarned of this 'breakthrough'<br />

technology.<br />

The bible speaks of a time when the 'beast' which represents authority/government will<br />

enforce control in every aspect of life upon all people, utilizing the mark of the beast<br />

(666). Revelation 13:16-17, " And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor,<br />

free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no<br />

man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the<br />

number of his name."<br />

Often times the easiest way to get our society on the bandwagon of new technology is<br />

the promise a simpler way to live and complete the tasks of daily life. This is the<br />

loophole that Satan often uses to lure us into his greater plan which is, making sure<br />

people step out of the will of God. However, we as kingdom citizens must rely on the<br />

word of God to keep us from conforming to the expectation of the world & its<br />

technology as perilous times have been promised before Christ triumphant return.<br />

Christ reminds us that we must "[…] whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the<br />

same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world."-1 Peter 5:9Be<br />

reminded that in order to stand strong during the fight for our souls in the last days, we<br />

must remain diligent in prayer and seeking after God.<br />

Don't put God first, make Him your everything, He will allow you to be an overcomer!<br />

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