Outflow Magazine January 2009 Edition

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Editorial Comment

As I sit contemplating what witty or insightful verbiage to throw your way I find little to say other than “Welcome to a new year of Outflow.” Last year we faced certain challenges, many of which may not have been visible to

the naked eye, and it already seems as though this year may not be all plain sailing, but we have agreed as a team to approach it with a different attitude, believing in the product we are putting forward and determined to never short-change our readership. We’re looking to pull in a direction which will ensure that you are kept abreast of the goings-on in and around the church – in addition to what we hope will be quality features – and we will need your prayers as we look to press forward.

In his article, ‘Giving Birth’, our very own ‘Uncle Joe’ puts forward an analogy that could easily apply to putting the magazine together. Sometimes, in the first trimester, we don’t even realise that we’ve got a magazine coming; oftentimes we’re still recovering from the last edition when the next one is suddenly upon us, while at other times we feel short on inspiration and it often seems that everyone is looking at everyone else to provide that much needed spark. When we do get going we do so with unequal doses of anticipation and dread, excited by the process but also contemplating all the things that could go wrong. Once we reach the second trimester we feel a sense of relief, knowing that the likelihood of having a magazine has increased, but not a 100% certain how it will appear or when it will arrive. The third trimester for us is always the most painful as, with eyes firmly fixed on the clock, we push to get our baby delivered. On some occasions we’ve had a natural delivery, on others we’ve had the publishing equivalent of a C-section (we still have the scars to show for each time), but after every birth we seem overcome with the same emotion felt by a mother as she gazes on her baby: “It was all worth it.” This is a sentiment we hope you will share as you go through the magazine. We believe there is something for everyone and urge to you read as much of it as you can. You’ve got four weeks so there’s no excuse.

God bless you and a Happy New Year,

‘Lanre

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CONTENTS

Life Groups: Maximising Yout Potential 16

Magistrate - A Service To The Community 17by Bukky Olawoyin

Giving Birth 18by Joseph Amaeze Onwuchekwa

You Are The Solution 20by Yemi Folayan

iRead 22by Olajumoke Fawibe

Outflow Inbox 28

REGULAR SECTIONS

In The Crucible With Pastor Agu 5

Stories @ Jesus House 6

News Reel 14

Esthers Community Page 24Wisdom Calls by Olufunmike Adeaga

Marriage Corner 29Marriage: God’s Original Blueprint by Kemi Olutunbi

Outflow Resource 30Reviews, January Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Pastor Agu Irukwu SUPERVISING EDITOR Pastor Shola AdeagaEDITORIAL TEAM ’Lanre Iroche (Editor), Temitope Omojuwa (Managing Editor), Yemi Folayan (News), Joseph Onwuchekwa (Features),

Adanna Bankole (Social Affairs), Bambo Akani, Olajumoke Fawibe, Chichi Wodu (Profiles) ART DIRECTION Tolu Shofule PHOTOGRAPHY Folashade Olutobi (flashade) CONTRIBUTORS Pastor Funke Adeaga, Kemi Olutunbi, Bukky Olawoyin, Donia Narh, Tope Chiedozie, Jasmine Hart, Ufuoma S. Ojo, Samson Osun, Anthony Onabanjo, Stella Duke, Kofo Balogun, Dapo Oyetunji, Tolu Oluwagbenga,

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In The Crucible with Pastor Agu

For once all the experts through the media (TV, Newspapers, Radio etc) seem to be agreed on one thing, and that is that 2009 is going to be an extremely challenging year at best. The buzz words we hear being banded around are ‘recession’, ‘credit crunch’, ‘collapsing house

prices’, ‘bleak, gloomy economy’, ‘more job losses’ and ‘high unemploy-ment rates’. Some have spoken about the fear of terrorism as terrorists seek to exploit the vulnerability of society as well as an increase in racial tensions. The list goes on and on.

The news is certainly enough to induce panic in even the calmest of people, or at least provoke a certain degree of apprehension or concern. The result of this is often the compulsion to make plans and whilst there is nothing wrong with that, I would urge that you do so with a degree of caution. For as King Solomon says in Proverbs 19:21 ’Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails’. Our primary goal should be to determine God’s plans for our lives and stick to it; knowing that it is in His will that we find fulfilment. This understanding is what led us to set aside 21 days at the beginning of the year to seek God’s will. This desire for His will and not ours is even more imperative in view of what we are told to expect this year as His will becomes a ’storm shelter’, a place of safety in the midst of whatever we might have to face this year. A word from Prophet Joel offers us great encour-agement in Joel 3:16 and the Darby translation actually says ‘Jehovah will be a shelter for his people and the refuge of the children of Israel’.

I would like to ask that we do not rush into making resolutions without taking God’s plans and purposes for our lives into consideration this year. There is no surer way to incur the displeasure of Heaven than to send a message that we don’t think God is relevant in our lives by taking decisions on our own, the consequences of doing this can sometimes be severe.

Let us ensure that we are walking in His plans and purposes for our lives and let our position be like the Prophet Jeremiah so aptly explains in Jeremiah 10:23 ‘I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course’. It is crucial at this stage to understand that our future is in God’s hands and we are privileged to have access to Him who knows the end from the beginning. Let us also take comfort in knowing that His thoughts towards us are good and perfect, therefore regardless of what comes our way, it is well with us. Have a great 2009!

Our primary goal should be to determine God’s plans for our lives and stick to it; knowing that it is in His will that we find fulfilment.



Stories @ Jesus HouseStories @ Jesus House

The ACES Achievement Awards – The Diamond Ball – was a glamorous night which made it clear that the old saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ is still applicable even in the urban metropolis that is London, as sponsorship from the London Peace Week, Jesus House and companies such as Crystal Printers, Online Drycleaners, Favours Catering and Kunniks Events made this day possible.

Hundreds of teachers and head teachers, high achievers, local authority representatives, parents and families from North and West London graced the red carpet at Jesus House in support of the nominees, whose achievements ranged from Level 7 in SATS, to 10 A* at GCSE, entrance to Oxford and Cambridge, contribut-ing positively to their local communities and achieving despite the odds.

The event was aired on BEN (Sky Channel 184) on Christmas Eve 2008, and the audience included people from various faiths and cultures and high profile achievers. It was made clear by this turn out that the church has a lot to offer the community, especially in the areas of hope and support, and that people will respond accordingly. The ACES Youth Team is truly grateful for all the love and support that has been shown to the next generation. Together we can empower the next generation to maximise their potential and achieve their dreams.

Achievers who attended the event to inspire, support and encourage the young people included:• Lord Taylor of Warwick (1st Black Conservative Peer in House

of Lords)• Dawn Butler (MP Brent North)• Femi Oyeniran (law graduate and actor, ‘Kidulthood’ and

‘Adulthood’)• Yolanda Brown (MOBO Awards Jazz Winner 2008)• Levi Roots (Dragon’s Den Millionaire)• Samantha Imafidon (high achiever who passed her A Level’s

aged 9 and is the youngest student in secondary school)• Janet Narh (International Host and presenter ‘Women’s Hour’

on BEN 184)• Arthur Torington OBE (Co founder of the Equiano and Windrush

Society)• Leroy Logan MBE (Superintendent Metropolitan Police)• Rob Neil (Civil Servant and one of 20 named Reach Role Models)• Sam Kasumu (Director of Elevation Networks and youngest

person in the Black power list 2008)• Hassan Sulaiman (Footballer St Alban’s City FC and Chelsea FC

Under-12s coach)• Hakeem Adeniran (Investment Banker)• James Narh (Founder of British Streetdance company G-Force

Productions)• Dame Betty Asafu-Adjaye (1st African Dame)• Dr Alistair Soyode (CEO BEN Sky Channel 184)• Jessica Huie (Director of Colorblind Cards)• Nathaniel Peat (BBC 3’s Last Millionaire winner and founder

of Safety Box Ltd)

ACES Achievement Awards

The Diamond Ball

Student Feedback on Diamond

Ball Awards Ceremony

The event for me was a night I will never forget. I felt like a

superstar on the red carpet, [and] when I went up for my

award, when I was getting my pictures [taken], every bit of the

night made me feel like I was at the MOBOs, Tony Awards and

BAFTAs all rolled into one. I think a lot of young people work so

hard only to become unsung heroes; from experience I can say it

really does make you feel down. [This is] not to say we do it for the

publicity but it hurts when you open the newspapers or turn on

the television and hear them slandering young people. It makes

you want to scream “hello we’re not all like that, look [at] what

I do”. From what I saw on the faces of my fellow nominees [it]

was a special moment not just for us but for every young person

out there trying to make life better for themselves and others.

Thank you ACES for giving us a chance in the spotlight. It will truly

remain with us forever.


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Stories @ Jesus House

Vision BallThe annually held Vision ball took place on the

19th of December 2008, as the ladies graced the event with elegant evening gowns; and by the same token men in their well-groomed suits set the scene for a truly breathtaking night. Candlelit tables mixed with multi-coloured spotlights enabled Vision Ball 2008 to bear a resemblance to a royal event. The entertainment on show included the likes of the ever impressive church choir, whose soulful singing sent chills down the spine; popular UK Gospel artists Faith Child, Stealth and Guvna B, who, with their evangelistic music, brought many to Christ; and not least top-class UK comedian Babatunde, whose jokes we could all identify with at some point in our childhood.

The three course meal was apt for such a setting, with variety of food from a diverse set of cultures to choose, legitimising the Jesus House sub-header ‘For ALL Nations’.

Together with Vision’s Pastor Bajo, key workers Samuel Kasumu, Hassan Sulaiman, Ronke Adekanmbi and Samantha Ndirika presented a selection of awards to deserving young men and women in the Vision family, and to round off the night DJ Solva displayed his jockeying skills while the youth danced the night away.

Report by Samson Osun

The Genesis ProjectSaturday 13th December 2008 saw

young professionals from all walks of life gracing the Regents Banqueting Suites in Finchley to raise funds for widows and children orphaned by HIV and genocide in Rwanda, at a pre-introduc-tion to The Genesis Project. The evening was one of compassion, fun, networking and beautiful music and The Genesis Project was on hand to help a Charity organisation called Solace Ministries UK who were in dire need of assistance.

It was not a night about sadness, rather about happy people raising funds to make others happy. And happy people we were indeed when we saw MOBO award winner YolanDa Brown step on stage to serenade and enliven with contemporary and folk jazz tunes. There was good food, amazing cocktails, a relaxed and endearing atmosphere, finalised on a packed out dance floor with DJ Big Yem slamming tunes from the old and new school.

We all have pressing needs and we work and pray towards meeting them, but there are some people in impover-ished parts of the world who cannot do anything about theirs. These needs are usually very basic - food, water, shelter, health, education, to name a few. In some instances, the poverty is caused by natural disasters or disease, while in other cases the people have been ravaged by wars and other forms of inhumanity. Usually, we tend to think of people in these situations as statistics, especially as the media throws figures in our faces (10,000 die of malaria, 1 million die of AIDS…) It is easy to forget that these are human beings with passions, aspirations, hurts, beauty, people just like you and me. Given the chance, they also smile, laugh, cry, work, play, worship, spend

time with their families, possess special abilities, nurture dreams that can change the world. The Genesis Project offers an opportunity to accept this truth by sowing a seed to cause a ripple that can turn into a tidal wave of goodness, an opportunity to help.

“Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? ... Or naked and give you clothing? ... sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will tell them, ‘I assure you, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’”

The Genesis Project commits itself to raising funds for charities and impover-ished communities, or for target causes such as vaccinations, food aid and education, partnering with established and verified charity organisations one at a time to tackle their most pressing need by organising fundraising events toward the target cause. We like to see ourselves as a type of SWAT team, sent by God to help the regular police (in this case, the charity organisations) in response to a pressing need.

We also like to get our hands dirty and sometimes we volunteer our time and skills to help. We are currently structuring our volunteer drive, which would give young professionals an opportunity to donate a week or two of their holiday to travel to the ‘core need zones’ to assist the charities working there, and to see to it that the funds raised are put into use.

Report by Jasmine HartPlease visit our website, www.thegenesisproject.org.uk for more information on our upcoming events and how you can be involved either as a sponsor or volunteer.


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To counter the argument that old age represents the winter of life, and

possesses all the perceived bleakness and lifelessness associated with the season, growing old has often been compared to the maturation of wine, which any connoisseur would tell you improves its quality. The same can be accurately said about the annual event put together by Abigail’s Court to celebrate the lives of the senior citizens in our borough, a lot of whom had un-fortunately begun to view the season with the aforementioned bleakness. That was until destiny caused their travelled paths to cross with those of the smartly attired ladies of Abigail’s Court.

It is no exaggeration to call this an event that exceeds the standards it set for itself the year before, and the most recent instalment was easily the most outstanding. From the presence of the expert UCL Union Jazz band to the professional ballroom dancers, no stone seemed left unturned to create a memorable occasion for the guests.

While it goes without saying that it is an event returning guests look forward to each year, little compares to the smiles on their faces as they take to the dance floor, often with a younger companion in tow, as memories of the youthful liberty often taken for granted by successive generations come flooding back.

The ladies of Abigail’s Court and their guests truly do seem to reflect the fine wine adage. So to, it appears, does their event.

Celebrating Life at Christmas

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Stories @ Jesus House

For the second year running Jesus House organised provision for residents of the local Grahame

Park Estate, many of whom regard Christmas as a time when their diverse challenges are thrust firmly in their faces, putting together more than 1,000 Christmas hampers to give out. As was the case with Christmas 2007’s inaugural effort, the collective work of volunteers who gave up time to assemble and distribute the hampers was met with open arms and appreciation on the morning of Saturday 20th December.

The assembly line to put the hampers together on the preceding Friday was a mass of arms and boxes, frozen turkeys, Brussels sprouts, stuffing and pudding as the deadline for delivery loomed.

At 7am on Saturday helpers gathered to distribute the hampers and residents from different parts of the estate woke up to a knock on the door and a hamper in the arms as Jesus House descended on the estate with the now familiar red boxes.

Calls expressing sincere gratitude poured into the church office on Monday morning for the hampers reminding those who participated of the proverb left with us by Christ, that is truly is much better to give than to receive.

Christmas Lunch on Jesus

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As festive endeavours go, few taken up by Jesus House are met with as much gratitude as occurs on the week prior to Christmas,

as members of the church of all ages brave the cold to offer the warmth of a smile and a free beverage to commuters for the week-long event famously tagged ‘Spreading Christmas Cheer’.

As the week kicked off on Monday 15th December, the volunteers geared up to man the underground stations in and around our borough with smiles and the good news of Jesus Christ. As commuters awaited their hot beverages many marvelled at the reason behind the joy and unforced cheerfulness, and as volunteers engaged with the public they left many uplifted and renewed with hope for a new day.

By mid-week, station staff and regular commuters had become so familiar with the friendly strangers, who would appear each morning, that quite a few took it upon themselves to join in and lend a helping hand.

Spreading Christmas Cheer

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PAsTORIBUKUN AJAYI (10.01.09) AND

REVEREND YEMI ADEDEJI (23.01.09)Outflow joins with the church in wishing Pastor Ibukun Ajayi and Reverend Yemi Adedeji a

‘Happy Birthday’. It is our prayer that you will continue to grow in wisdom, and that God will grant you every desire He has seen fit to place in your heart.

Pastor Ibukun Ajayi Rev. Yemi Adedeji

Each year Christians go to Watch Night Services (church services on New Year’s Eve) for a myriad of reasons. One of the most popular

is to ring in a new year in the presence of God; being thankful for the ending year and presenting heartfelt petitions for the incoming one. Another group of people typically go to fulfill a moral obligation or social duty, New Year’s Eve being one of a handful of times when they grace a church with their presence.

On the surface this year didn’t seem to be any different. As one of the workers on the night I arrived two hours before the service began, amazed to find out how much work goes into every service. From the greeters who meet you at the door, to the ushers who seat you, to the beautifully presented literature, the mass media (sight and sound), to the efforts to ensure a comfortable atmosphere, we have a lot to be thankful for.

There were many highlights to the night, and although the service officially started at 8pm, the Wembley Arena didn’t reach close to maximum capacity until after 10pm, with people still streaming in a few minutes before midnight.

The Tribe of Judah did a splendid job of leading the congregation in worship, with songs both uplifting and hopeful. To cap off the music, a team of Portuguese singers from various churches across the city of London sang popular gospel songs in their native language. We all got swept away in the worship, even though the majority didn’t understand Portuguese, proving that language is no barrier to true worship.

The church’s Drama team followed with a brilliant skit reminiscent of C. S. Lewis’ The Screw Tape Letters, depicting the wiles of the devil and how he and his minions plant thoughts into the mind of believers and non-Christians alike. What was most telling was his involvement in the prayers of the saints.

Following this was a poetry piece that touched the heart, not the least because of the condition of the performer, Tosin Otudeko (at the time of the performance she was carrying a new life within her), but because it expressed the wonder of life; that this awesome Creator created you and me.

These performances, together with the worship experience, underscored the high point of the night: the Word. Having spoken to a few people I can confirm that, for anyone who is spiritually sensitive, the atmosphere and expectations weren’t characteristic of December 31. There was a sense of the need to lay aside the usual requests, but to wait to hear what God wanted to say. Pastor Agu’s message set the tone for 2009. Before even thinking about setting new year’s resolutions or establishing plans for the year, he spoke about building a storm shelter for our lives because of the stormy days ahead. The only way to ensure this, he said, was to live in the centre of God’s will. This message left an awareness of the need to draw closer to God; to become more intimately acquainted with His heartbeat, because the expectation is that the events of 2009 will separate the men from the boys. As always, the word from the Lord remained the crowning image of the night, not least because of the large number of people who began a relationship with the Lord on that night.

At the end of the night, as we prayed for our hopes and desires to be manifested in 2009, I couldn’t help but reflect on the ending year. I was both thankful and sober, feeling slightly chastened for all the times I complained about what I didn’t have. As Pastor Shola asked us to reflect on the 365 days of 2008, finding something to thank God for for each day, I realized that I had at least 730 things to thank God for: that I woke up each morning of 2008 and had a comfortable bed to sleep in each night. There are so many things we take for granted, but no matter what situation you face, the undeniable truth is that God has been faithful.

The world may predict hard times to come, but for the people of God this is a wonderful opportunity to display the power of God at work in our lives; to showcase that which makes us different from the world. As the word of God clearly points out, “we are in the world, but we are not of the world.”

Report by Ufuoma S. Ojo

Watch Night Service


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News ReelINNOCENT CHILDREN

MAJOR CASUALTIES IN ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN WAR

Israel’s assault on Hamas in the Gaza Strip continues, as diplomatic efforts intensify, and leaders of all major faiths in the

UK have joined Christian Aid in calling for an immediate ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza.

A three-hour ceasefire was observed to allow aid lorries in, with the head of the Red Cross visiting the Gaza Strip to assess the situation, according to a BBC report on the 13th of January. However, reports claim that bombing continued on the Isreali-Gaza border and both Hamas and Israel rejected a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Palestinian medical sources say up to 920 people have been killed in Gaza so far, of whom 292 were children and 75 were women. Israeli officials say 13 Israelis, including three civilians, have been killed. The latest outbreak of violence in Gaza is the worst in terms of casualties since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

Christian Aid is asking members of the public to email the prime minister telling him ‘Not in our neighbourhood’.

“Behind all the horrors of death and destruction in Gaza are human faces and human stories. Behind all the statistics for those killed and wounded, on either side, are human beings, each one a child of God” said Bishop Langrish.

“They (Christians) are not part of Hamas, they’re not Israelis or they’re not Jewish, they’re not Muslim, they’re Christians,” Dr Carl Moeller, head of Open Doors USA, told The Christian Post.

While Moeller readily acknowledges Hamas has “provoked” Israel’s attack by firing rockets into its territory, he highlights the amount of retaliatory damage to Gaza is “unbelievable”.

“So many unarmed women and children are being killed,” he lamented. “It’s hard to imagine this is just a response to rocket attacks to Israel.

“I think it’s really part of a larger plan of Israel to once and for all eradicate Hamas as a military force.”

Yet as the war goes on, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has sustained a ‘hard blow’ and the offensive in Gaza will continue.



What are your aspirations for the New Year? To improve your finances, start/develop your business, a promotion at work, a career change, getting fit, acquiring new qualifications/

skills, spiritual growth? Do you have in place a strategy to help you achieve these goals? Did you fail to achieve your goals last year due to fear, procrastination, self-doubt, feeling overwhelmed, lack of focus, lack of support?

If any of these resonate with you, then join the Maximising Potential interest group.

Maximising Potential is one of the three visions of Jesus House. To maximise means to ‘make as high or great as possible’ while potential refers to ‘the possibility or likelihood of successful development’. Maximising Potential interest group is about empowering yourself to be the best that you can be. It is an open, non-judgmental forum for anyone who truly wants to achieve their potential in any area of their life.

As we begin another year it is important to write down our goals for the year. Research conducted at Harvard into graduates 20 years after they had graduated showed that 5% were earning more money than the other 95% combined. The only differentiator was that the 5% had written down their goals. This interest group will help with setting challenging but achievable goals. The forum will also provide the support required to help achieve your goals.

Here are testimonies from some members:“Since joining the group, I have accomplished three of my goals

- joined a gym, enrolled on a training programme and explored a business idea. I enjoy attending the group as it provides a great opportunity to meet new people.”

“Through attending the meetings, I have found out what is stopping me from achieving my goals. I have learnt to be grateful for what I already have, to be better organized and to take action. I have also learnt that it is never too late to achieve one’s goals.”

“This group has been an inspiration to me because a few months ago I was down. Now, I look forward to the future because there is hope and we all can achieve anything we wish to achieve.”

“This life group is a must for anyone who has been trying to fulfil their dreams or have New Year resolutions that have not been ac-complished and it has been carried over from year to year.”

“The word of God says, write your vision and make it clear. During the meeting in December, we wrote down all our goals for 2009. We looked at real life stories of various people. The lesson we all learnt was that they all believed in themselves, though they had a bad start in life but they did not let their past dictate their future. The word of God says, though your beginning may be small your latter shall be greater. The leader told us to make realistic goals and then prioritise them and review our performances on a daily/monthly basis.”

“I would recommend this life group to anyone who wants to aim high and fulfil their dreams.”

“I joined the Maximising Potential Interest group because I wanted to join a life group that would help act as a support group to help face and prepare for life’s challenges and I’m glad I have not been disappointed.”

“The lessons and experience I have learned from the group have been very helpful in my day to day life. The meetings are always friendly and engaging, with lots of exercises and case studies. I would recommend the group to anyone interested in maximising their God-given potential.”

“From being in the life group I have learnt and now really believe that nothing is impossible through Jesus Christ. I’ve gained a great deal of confidence and real self belief. I’m enjoying my job, but I will be going for a promotion in the New Year, and from there I would like to set up an educational ministry.”

“The Group gave me the opportunity to organise my key goals of the month and take action. This enabled me to be my own life coach in Christ.”

“The interest group has facilitated the writing of my goals for next year covering every area of my life both spiritual and physical.”

“The kind of knowledge acquired in the group meetings have been an eye opener to me. The fact that different issues about life are discussed with references to some prominent people in life who irrespective of their humble beginnings are quite successful today. They were able to recognize that it is not over until God says it is over. Such stories give hope and help build faith. Amazing stories that will challenge us to consider ourselves as a person and the plan and purpose of God for our lives in more expansive terms than we may have ever dreamed of. The idea of brainstorming with others and exchanging ideas also appeals to me.”

“I would recommend the group to everyone because it is an enlightening and life-impacting programme that will give them answers to some questions concerning career, personal growth, re-lationships with fellow brethrens and God. A kind of knowledge we go out there to pay huge sums of money to acquire but given to us here free all because of the love of God and love for brethren.”

Be the best that you can be – maximise your potential. Make it a goal for 2009 to join this or any other interest/life group.

Psalm 20:4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

The Maximising Potential interest group meet in Jesus House at 7pm on the first Monday of each month. For further details, contact Anthony Onabanjo on 07957 288899 or [email protected].

My name is Stella Duke and I am a member of the Wembley Life Group centre, where my fellowship leaders are Elder Mark and Pastor Susan Jaja. My experience so far with my life group has been awesome and I eagerly look forward to fellowship days because of the physical and spiritual blessing that being part of this group has brought upon my life. I can boldly say everything

has improved, especially my relationship with GOD, inclusive of my prayer life and time spent reading His Word.I have also come to form enriching relationships with the other members of my life group – we are one big family and a lot of emphasis

is placed on looking out for one another. It’s amazing how we have learnt to laugh together, pray together and share issues as a group. All this under the sincere and watchful leadership of the Life Group leaders, who are there to talk as and when they are needed.

We had our Christmas party at Mama Calabar, a popular Nigerian restaurant, where we celebrated the end of the year with lots of food, drink, dancing, and, of course, gifts. It was a beautiful evening and we did really enjoy ourselves. I wouldn’t have asked for a much better family fold to belong to.

MAXIMISING YOUR POTENTIAL

BY ANTHONY ONABANJO

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The RoleMagistrates or Justices of the Peace (JPs) are volunteers from all walks of life who deal with around 95 per cent of criminal cases in England and Wales, including many of the crimes that most affect the public, such as anti-social behaviour. This requires being able to commit a minimum of 26 half-days per year to sit in court - good to know that employers are required by law to grant reasonable time off work (mostly paid) for magistrates – as Magistrates are not paid for their services. However, if one does suffer loss of earnings one may claim a loss allowance at a set rate in addition to allowances for travel and subsistence.

SelectionMagistrates can be appointed from the age of 18 but must retire at 70 (However, the Lord Chancellor will not generally appoint anyone aged 65 or over). Selection is based entirely on merit and applica-tions are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. An applicant does not need legal or academic qualifications to be a magistrate as full training is provided. However, they will need to be able to demonstrate six key personal qualities:

good character understanding and communication social awareness maturity and sound temperament sound judgement commitment and reliability

Because of the need to maintain public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary, employees in a small number of occupations (for example, police officers) cannot become magistrates. Magistrates must command the confidence of the public, have personal integrity and have

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the respect and trust of others. This means that, for example, it is unlikely that you will be appointed if you are an undischarged bankrupt. Serious motoring offences or persistent offending may be a disqualifica-tion.The magistracy welcomes applications from people with disability. However, if your health would prevent you from carrying out any of the range of magistrates’ duties, you may not be eligible.Magistrates are recruited by local Advisory Committees. Recruitment takes place at different times from area to area, so it is important to check when it is happening in ones preferred area.

ApplyingApplications to become a magistrate can be made in two ways:1. Online - using the interactive email attachment application form. Complete the form online, save it to your computer and attach it to an email addressed to your local Advisory Committee application contact 2. By post - using the printable application form. Complete the form by hand, in black ink, and post it back to your local Advisory Committee. Contact information is given in the ‘Advisory Committees and Magistrates’ Courts in England and Wales’ directory.The first step is to complete the magistrate application form. Once the application form has been reviewed, the candidate will be called back for an interview which, if the first interview goes well, will be followed by a series of more interviews. If these are passed then an appointment will be made to finish up the interview process. This entire process can take six to 12 months.

The JobMagistrates sit in local magistrates’ court to deal with a wide range of less serious

criminal cases and civil matters. Some of your duties will include:

determining whether a defendant is guilty or not and passing the appropriate sentence deciding on requests for remand in custody deciding on applications for bail committing more serious cases to the Crown Court

With experience and further training they also go on to deal with cases in the Family and Youth courts. Magistrates sit on a ‘bench’ of three (an experienced chairman with two other magistrates) and are accompanied in court by a trained legal advisor to give guidance on the law and sentencing options.

TrainingSuccessful applicants undertake a training programme to help develop all the knowledge and skills needed to serve as a magistrate. This is given locally by the Justices’ Clerk (legal advisor) or a member of his or her team. Training is given using a variety of methods, which may include pre-course reading, small-group work, the use of case studies, computer-based training and CCTV.The initial induction and core training will normally be for the equivalent of three days (18 hours) and may be delivered over a long weekend, in a series of short evening sessions over several weeks, over three separate week days, or as a residential course. It is recognised that magistrates are volunteers and that their time is valuable, so every effort is made to provide all training at times and places convenient to trainees.

BenefitsThere are a number of personal benefits to be gained as a magistrate, including:

developing personal skills, such as decision-making, communicating and team-working, which can benefit your career and your employer developing an understanding of your local community and social issues gaining a working knowledge of the law building self-confidence andimproving leadership and mentoring skillsThere are also benefits to bring to the community as a magistrate:contributing to upholding the law and making your community a safer place contributing to the reform and reha-bilitation of offenders andhelping offenders to make reparation to those affected by their offences

This is another way to make your voice heard in the community, why not take up the challenge and dare to make a difference in your community.

For more information on the Civic Awareness group in Jesus House, please contact Lola Adedoyin at [email protected] or Bukky Olawoyin at [email protected]

*The Civic Awareness Group submission in the December 2008 edition of Outflow, ‘Everyone has a part to play’ was wrongly credited to Bukky Olawoyin. It was actually written by Lola Adedoyin.

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In last month’s article, ‘Everyone has a part to play’, my colleague, Lola Adedoyin*, stated that there were several ways to make your voice heard, providing an exhaustive list which ranged from voting through school governorship, local councillorship, magistrate to parliament membership. This month we will look at the intricacies of the magistracy.

MagistrateA Service to the Community

BY BUKKY OLAWOYIN


So you’re pregnant? Congratulations! Confused? Please don’t be. Pregnancy is an indication that you’re due to give birth in a season usually no longer than nine months (at least in the natural) and scheduled to become a parent in a defined season set

by the only One who knows the end from the beginning. The ninth year of this millennium (if you regard this millennium as having started in year

2000) reminds me of the nine-month sojourn of a pregnant woman and this alone fills me with expectancy for what this year means to all the pregnant spiritual ‘mothers’ out there. If you can make the connection and meditate on it a while I believe that you’ll agree that this is a year when expectancy shall give birth to those children of destiny that we’ve all been carrying for so long.

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BY JOSEPH AMAEZE ONWUCHEKWA



Irrespective of the presence or absence of symptoms, pregnancy has a way of making itself known to the observant.

Pregnancy in itself is a fascinating concept, or rather I should say phenomenon, because it symbolises a journey that starts off almost obliviously but soon becomes common knowledge and, by God’s grace, eventual celebration. The expectant ‘mother’ starts off with something only visible to the most skilled eye under one of the most advanced telescopes but ends up with something tangible with its own identity to compensate for the tripartite seasons of pain and discomfort. At the end of the journey, joy overrides the pain and relief tramples down the discomfort.

Picture with me, if you can, the image of a woman who has just had an encounter with her husband and is still basking in the afterglow of the momentous occasion that flowed from the exchange of marital vows and a covenant for life. Quite naturally she hopes, or more likely expects, to conceive from her marital union and eventually give birth to the child of her desire. For some, pregnancy announces itself courtesy of the deep blue line revealed by a purpose-designed kit obtained from a local pharmacy; for others it’s the unprovoked sickness that makes them double over the sink every morning, regurgitating their dinner. Irrespective of the presence or absence of symptoms, pregnancy has a way of making itself known to the observant.

The most interesting cases are those of women who didn’t even know they were pregnant and so went about their business as normal until they either started to get labour pains or, tragically, the onset of miscarriage. I should know, being the husband of a woman who miscarried at least three times during our eventful marriage, that some pregnancies have a habit of not announcing themselves even to those who strongly desire to conceive. For my wife and I the first officially acknowl-edged miscarriage was a testimony which was shared at our former local church as a ‘light’ i.e. the evidence that something was about to happen, because for four years prior to that nothing had. We were just excited about the possibility of conceiving.

Once the fact of pregnancy has been established, then the conscious journey starts, even though in many cases the actual journey commenced weeks, even months, before. The conscious woman then starts to adjust to her new life as an expectant mother. For those who conceive in wedlock it is usually a time to share the news with loved ones and colleagues and to start planning for the birth and for some cultures it’s also a time to determine whether what is being carried in the womb is the gender of child that should either be birthed or, sadly, aborted. Irrespective of race or nationality every pregnant person usually goes through three seasons (each lasting approximately three months) at the end of which they hopefully give birth to a healthy child. These three-month journeys, known as the ‘three trimesters’, can be a nerve-racking experience for some, par-ticularly those who either had difficulty conceiving or a history of miscarrying. For some making lifestyle adjustments is par for the course.

Usual lifestyle changes include diets, activity and even career changes where the preceding lifestyle is considered not

conducive for the baby in the womb. Some lifestyle changes are forced upon the pregnant person due to involuntary symptoms such as certain alterations to taste, being unable to stand certain odours or aromas, anatomical changes and feeling of heaviness (particularly in the third trimester). Each season carries its own drama.

In the first season we find ourselves anxious and taking certain precautions, often playing it more safe than we need to. During this phase the viability of our pregnancy is verified and we get to see the first scan of the substance in the womb. By the second trimester the viability has been confirmed and we’ve become slightly more confident, having been informed by our friendly Gynaecologist that pregnancies that get beyond the second trimester can usually be retrieved without much hassle if need be. At this phase we even get to see the second scan, during which we try to sneak a peek at the baby’s gender so that we don’t go investing in the wrong colours. By the third trimester the novelty of the experience is wearing off and all we want is relief; as much as we love the baby in our womb we want them out of our abdomens and into our arms. We are more confident at this stage, especially if this isn’t our first, and so all we’re doing is marking time and timing our contractions.

The labour process is usually somewhere within the vicinity of the tail end of the third trimester and entails for many a great deal of pain and discomfort, irrespective of whether delivery is via natural means (pushing with all you’ve got) or third party assistance (being cut open). Irrespec-tive of the chosen method or the reasons behind it there is a fair degree of soreness when the epidural wears off, and protracted

incapacity in some depending on recovery times. But despite the pain and discomfort there is the joy of holding the child that has been developing within you for three seasons, and suddenly it all seems worth it.

Labour is also a time during which only those people who have a role to play in the birthing process are allowed into the ward or operating theatre. At this stage, in addition to the baby’s father or close relatives, only Gynaecologists, nurses, midwives and Anestheticians are present for the birthing process; redundancy in the labour ward is not an option, so janitors and administrators are usually not allowed in.

Every pregnant person (both natural and spiritual) carries a baby within their womb and all babies grow and

develop over time, until they become too heavy to carry and have to be delivered. Like all babies they rely very much on what we feed them through our umbilical cord and react either positively or negatively to the source of their sustenance depending on whether or not it’s harmful to them. An alcoholic or drug-using mother will produce a child who suffers the side effects of the abusive substances. An over-energetic expectant mother may even overdo it and miscarry. The key to a fruitful pregnancy is often as simple as consulting medical experts and adhering to their advice.

Most fathers don’t get officially involved with their unborn children’s journey until the tail end of the third trimester when they attend antenatal classes with their wives in preparation for labour. At that stage there is acknowledgement that the father’s presence is necessary for a stress-free labour and no expectant mother looks forward to attending the antenatal classes alone. In many ways it is an exciting time for both parents as they prepare for the birth of their child and it is at this time that partnership is a necessity.

Congratulations once again to all those pregnant people looking to give birth this year to the babies of their desire and if this insight and these tips have in anyway helped you in preparing to give birth please send my cheque in the post.

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Sex, drugs, alcohol and lots of it, unprotected and un-prohibited, were the usual suspects behind the bars of sadness I saw in many eyes on my eight-day trip to Tanzania. They were also

the villains in many stories. Yet, in each testimony, taking centre stage and saving the day was God’s Word.

Neema Kiswagaa, the national coordinator of the Good Samaritan programme, an HIV/AIDS initiative in Tanzania, told to me that in most of the rural areas there are high infection rates because of a lax attitude to drinking alcohol, which is the excuse she often hears for unprotected sex. She explained that many or-ganisations are concentrated in the cities and towns, where most people are now well informed on HIV/AIDS. But in villages where a radio is a luxury, let alone a television set, the inhabitants are strangers to the realities of the pandemic. “This is why the Bible Society of Tanzania’s HIV/AIDS programme has an overwhelming amount of people to reach,” she said.

One of the places Neema took me was Nkulabi village. The people are welcoming and very generous. But for many of the villagers, a typical day revolves around the farm and the local beer parlour. I was encouraged to hear that with the increasing spread of Christianity, alternative pastimes, which involve singing and storytelling, are becoming more popular.

Outside a classroom in the village secondary school, 35 young people aged between 12 and 29, meet weekly. Among them,

three are HIV positive, but all claim to be affected by HIV/AIDS. They welcome each other animatedly with a song of encourage-ment and begin a slow, choreographed dance to the beat of a drum.

This is how the Nkulabi Good Samaritan youth support group in Tanzania welcome each other to their seminars, organised by the Bible Society of Tanzania. They refer to each other as kaka and dada, Swahili words for ‘brother’ and ‘sister’. Many of them have forged a close bond through the workshop. For some it’s the only place they can voice their cares, concerns, struggles and fears about the challenges they face daily.

They start their session with a prayer and a reading from the Bible. They then break up into smaller discussion groups where they study the Bible in response to questions like Is the AIDS virus created by God? and Are people living with HIV/AIDS more of sinners than others?

These discussions go on for hours throughout the course of a two-day workshop. They also entertain and encourage each other with songs they’ve written themselves which tell stories. They also perform drama sketches based on Bible stories sharing their experiences of stigma, forgiveness and love.

Martha’s story

Joining the group for the first time was 23-year-old single mother Martha Daniel with her 16-month-old son Vincent. I mistook her quiet and contemplative demeanour for shyness until I heard

her speak. “I never knew HIV could happen to someone as close to me as my mother, she is all I have,” she shared to a small group.

You are the solution

On a life-changing visit toTanzania, Yemi Folayan findshope in the midst of adversity

Frida works as a matron in her village secondary school earning about £�� a month, the only family income besides meagre earning from the family farm. Barely out of school herself, she mothers children half her age.

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Sometimes after travelling long distances, he has to sleep rough, but he says it doesn’t matter because the Bible’s message is very important.

In her eyes you can see the sadness that had taken over her heart and the longing for something more. “Things were really difficult for us at first, our family income dropped drastically because mama couldn’t go to work. My aunty also treats us bad because of my mother’s status. But after my mother started attending this Good Samaritan programme, her behaviour changed, and she became saved.

“I am not saved yet, but I see how the Bible had changed my mother’s life through the Good Samaritan programme and I want that too. I want hope.”

Seated beside her were three other girls. They look no older than Martha and share similar stories. All shared something in common. They were impregnated and abandoned by the fathers of their children and have HIV-positive relatives. For them the Good Samaritan programme does more than teach how to avoid becoming infected. But shows them how life can go on, with hope that doesn’t disappoint.

Frida’s chance to dream again

Frida was one of the girls encouraging Martha. Listening to her, I could tell she has come a long way.

For all her 21 years and petite stature I could sense there was more to her than meets the eye.

She told me her dream is to become a nurse, but she finds herself as a single mother of a two year old, who now works as a matron in her village secondary school earning about £25 a month, the only family income besides meagre earning from the family farm. Barely out of school herself, and in a job reserved for more mature women, she mothers children half her age.

Since her father, Stephen, broke the news that he was HIV positive, her whole life changed. Alone and a month away from delivering her baby, and with her mother also in her last trimester of pregnancy,

it was a bad time to receive the news – emotionally and financially.

Frida’s hopes of going straight to nursing school after her baby’s birth were dashed – to do so she needs £450 for a term, 18 months wages she cannot afford to do without. With her father unwell, extra hands are needed on the family farm – not to mention with the demanding task of looking after four of her siblings, three below the age of 10. It seemed as though life had nothing to offer, and had become a mundane cycle of farming, working and taking care of the family. A routine strained by the spirit of anger and resentment towards her father that lingered in the family.

Things started to change when Stephen invited them all to attend the Good Samaritan programme. “The seminars encourage and help me cope with what I’m going through in my life, I feel motivated by what the Bible says, and not envious of other girls my age who have boyfriends that take care of them,” she explained.

Frida told me she has made the decision to become a Christian and believe in the Bible’s message of hope, forgiveness and reconciliation. Now she is an advocate of God’s Word. “I have a story to tell,” she said. “I always tell the young people in my school to learn from my mistakes and take the Bible’s message seriously, because it is powerful and real.”

A Muslim’s confession

A self-confessed ladies man, Ramadan Saidi, a 26 year-old Muslim, claims the Bible is a

powerful tool that has changed his life. “I was introduced to the Good Samaritan programme through a Scripture booklet distributed by Bible Society based on the Bible story. The story touched me left me with a strong urge to help people around me.”

Ramadan now leads one of the Bible-based Good Samaritan seminars for youth in Nkulabi. “I used to like girls

a lot, but now I’m not so fast with them. The way I was living my life was not good, I felt as though, if I didn’t change, I would be the one depending on the mercy of others.”

Ramadan told me how passionate he is to help educate young people about HIV/AIDS, and as a course leader he’s seen first

hand how effective the Bible is in teaching them. And because of this, he goes to great lengths to lead the seminars. “Young people are dying of HIV/AIDS and I want to help them. The most important tool for this is Bible,” he told me.

Something as simple as a bicycle would make an incredible difference to many course leaders like Ramadan. Without their own transportation they tend to walk miles to reach seminar venues. “Sometimes after travelling long distances, I have to sleep rough, but it doesn’t matter because the Bible’s message is very important. It touched me and I want it to touch others too,” he explained.

Be a solution

In one of Pastor Bajo’s recent sermons in Jesus House he mentioned something about ‘being the solution’. He was talking

about how God is looking for Christians He can trust to take Him into situations where He is absent so He can use them as solutions. This struck a chord with me. There are countless uncomplicated ways Christians can be the solution to many issues today.

Jesus House is all about reaching out to people in our communities who need to experience God. This is something we do well corporately as a church, what with the NovoCentre and international missions and the support of Charity organisations.

This made me wonder how we fare as individuals; is meeting the needs of people outside the church’s circle of influence part of our pursuit of God? As this year unfolds with a wave of events and we make God our source of guaranteed protection, I challenge everyone who reads this article to also spare a thought and prayers for people like Frida, Martha and Ramadan with lives less ordinary.

On the 7th of March a Night of Worship will be held at the Westminster Chapel to celebrate the Bible’s impact in the lives of people like Frida. There you can discover how you can offer a solution to the lives of people who still long for access to the Bible’s life changing message and hope to discover a love and hope we’ve come to depend on.



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teeth into in 2009BY OLAJUMOKE FAWIBE

“The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is a man who’ll get me a book I ain’t read”

- Abraham Lincoln

Last year, I read a few books which I couldn’t wait to share with anyone who would listen. I bet some who listened may have thought my enthusiasm often bordered on exagger-ation. But when you discover truths you previously did not

know and, most importantly, understand what they mean, you can barely contain your excitement because you know that once you apply them, your life will never be the same. It is with this same enthusiasm that I recommend a few of these books to you. If you haven’t already read any, I hope you will find a few evenings or lazy Saturday mornings to sip a cup of tea and immerse yourself in the words of these brilliant authors.

The Believer’s Authority by Kenneth Hagin Six years ago, I watched as TBN paid homage

to Kenneth Hagin, a man who made a significant impact on the body of Christ.

Until then, I had always thought he was John Hagee; please don’t ask why. It wasn’t until last year I read any of

his work; and I am glad I did. Standing in Pages, it was a battle of ‘should I or shouldn’t I

buy another book?’! I decided the best thing to do was to buy the book as my head was starting to spin with

the questions. I can confidently say that my steps were ordered that day

because I read this book at a time when I needed to know what my rights and privileges were as a Christian. The eyes of my heart were enlightened and I would be thrilled if the same happens to you.

‘Papa Hagin’ gives an insight into his battle with a heart condition and how he was miraculously healed by understanding the principles of faith and applying them. He uses scriptures such as Ephesians 2:1-7 and 1 Corinthians 12:12 to explain the meaning of authority and the source of our authority. Giving account of instances where he has exercised authority over his own life and the lives of others in his ministry, he explains how to exercise authority in various situations.

If you have ever wondered how to be assertive in prayer, Papa Hagin explains how. A smart lawyer would never waltz into court expecting to dazzle a judge using his oratory skills to narrate his client’s story. Instead he will cite precedent to remind the court of legal principles and ratio decidendi and then apply them to his case. It is the same with prayer. This book tells you how to state your case to the Most High.

It is only when you know who you are as child of God, and what is available to you as a birthright, that you are able to take hold of what belongs to you. Imagine a prince who can live in a palace and have the best of everything wandering the streets in rags not knowing what his rights are as a member of a royal family. It is equally sad to live life not knowing who you are as a child of God, unable to accomplish the work He has called you to do.

There will be times when you may not have time to ring a loved one or a pastor to make a prayer request. At such a time, you will need to rise up and exercise authority for yourself or on behalf of someone else. You must know how. This book is a good starting point. Don’t wait for someone else to do for you what you can do for yourself.

Should you wish to delve deeper into this subject, I also recommend two books by Essek William Kenyon: New Creation Realities; and What Happened from the Cross to the Throne.

This Present Darkness by Frank E. PerettiThe first time I read the back cover of This Present Darkness, I walked away thinking ‘this is not my kind of book’. Watching a thriller isn’t the same as reading one and I have always preferred the former. After browsing a bookstore for what seemed like eons one Sunday afternoon, I bought this book out of sheer desperation because I needed a book to read! Unfortunately I started reading it that Sunday evening. This I do not recommend

because you will be unable to put it down. This fast-paced page -turner is best read when you have little or no interruption.

This Present Darkness is set in the 1980s in a sleepy town called Ashton. After Bernice Krueger, a journalist, is arrested, the owner of the newspaper where she works, Marshall Hogan, confronts Alf Brummel, the police chief. Alf advises them to walk away from a story. Refusing to succumb to his threat, Bernice and Marshall continue to investigate until they uncover a plan by a new age society to take over this small university town. With each page, dramatic events unfold as Marshall and Bernice discover that they are up against forces more evil and determined than they could ever have contemplated. A young Pastor, Hank Busche, senses that there are spiritual forces at work in Ashton but doesn’t have the physical evidence that Bernice and Marshall have obtained.

Battles which will have you at the edge of your seat take place in the spirit realm between angels and demons. You will no doubt find yourself wanting to read the words quicker than your eyes can manage. As you turn the pages your imagination will be awakened to help you understand how much God relies on our prayers. You will never see your circumstances the same way and it will assure you that when it seems like God is not listening, He is constantly working behind the scenes to help you simply because He loves you.

In His Presence by E.W. Kenyon Consider this 218 page book on faith and prayer a little known secret to which you are now privy to. Written to inspire, teach and challenge, Kenyon is as blunt and honest as you would imagine a grandfather would be when speaking to his grandchild about the realities of life.

When you discover truths you previously did not know and

understand what they mean, you can barely contain your excitement because you know that once you apply them your life will never be

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He instructs on what prayer means, types of prayer, how to pray, the integrity of the Word, the role of confession in our faith walk, the difference between sense knowledge and faith knowledge, the role of each member of the church in prayer, the difference between fellowship and re-lationship and why both are central to a successful prayer life.

Have you ever lifted a prayer to Heaven and hoped that at least one of the Father, the Son or the Holy Spirit would catch it? Kenyon answers questions like who to pray to and why the name of Jesus is so important?

He challenges you to take your place in the Family of God, become a student of the Word, approach prayer as a privilege not a duty, have your own faith rather than running helter-skelter looking to overcome every crisis while riding on someone else’s faith, understand righteousness in order that you may approach the Father as a son or daughter.

As you approach the middle of the book, you may feel smoke starting to come out of your ears with revelation. You will come to realise that your prayer life will never be the same if you apply the precepts from the Bible on which he expounds, and that you will need to read the book again! My only tip is to do so with a highlighter!

Five of my favourite quotes from this book include:

“All low-grade faith comes from a low grade of fellowship”;“When faith dies success folds its wings”;“You are always praying for the impossible. You are asking for things

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that can’t be done by any human method”;“You can fill [your words] with hatred, with poison; or you can make them breathe the very fragrance of heaven”; and“Fasting and long hours of prayer do not build faith. Reading books about faith, and about men of faith and their exploits, stirs in the heart a deep passion for faith, but does not build faith. The Word alone is the source of faith”.

Bible Study Course on Faith by Kenneth Hagin Bible Study Course on Faith is simply a gem. It is what you would expect a study guide on faith to be and more. It is enlightening, practical, simple and funny. Using real life examples

Kenneth Hagin breaks down the principles of faith by examining how faith comes, what faith is and what it means to believe with the heart. It also guides on how to turn your faith loose, hindrances to faith, why confessions are crucial, actions that correspond with faith and how doubt steals God’s blessings. You will learn the difference between the spirit and the soul, what it means to speak in tongues, whether what you have is ‘hope’ or ‘faith’, why some get healed and others don’t...

This study guide is suitable for anyone who would like to learn about faith irre-spective of spiritual maturity. Make this a book club selection, sit with your children around a table and use it to teach them

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principles that will help them please God, or burn the midnight oil at your desk with your nose buried in it You will be glad you invested time reading it. You will also need a highlighter for this one!

If you like this, you may also be interested in Kenneth Hagin’s:

Bible Healing Study Course;Bible Prayer Study Course; and The Holy Spirit and His Gifts.

Matthew Henry’s Commentary How many times have you read a verse or a chapter in the Bible and wondered what it meant? Before I discovered this c o m m e n t a r y my answer to this question was ‘often!’ Published in 1706, Matthew Henry’s six volume commentary is an invaluable guide to reading and un-derstanding each verse of the Bible. Even though this is not the gospel itself, this Commentary contextually explains the books of the bible using an English style that made it popular when originally published.

As it was written three centuries ago, there are words or phrases that seem peculiar. But once you get past this, you will appreciate its simplicity and practicality. This commentary may be used as a bible study tool or a devotional. I certainly do not recommend attempting to read it in one sitting! When you see it you will understand why.

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Dear Ladies, Happy New Year!As another year arrives, the tendency is to take stock and look back over the past months. What did we do right and

what did we do wrong? What could we have done better? How do we make next year our best yet?

For me personally I have declared that 2009 will be a year of learning. I am going to read more (the bible and other books), go on courses, visit other churches, learn how other people run their women’s ministry, and develop myself spiritually and in other ways

However, what I have realised is that there would be no point to acquiring all this knowledge if I am not able to apply it properly to the relevant areas of my life, and achieve success in all areas. One day, as I was still pondering about this, I came across Proverbs 2: 4 and it clicked: the only way I can describe it is that my eyes were suddenly opened. I suddenly realised that what makes the difference is – WISDOM. It dawned on me that many things in life end up being meaningless because we have not appropriated this gem.

Now, whenever I pray, I ask God for wisdom. I have learnt from the scripture that Wisdom is the key to appropriately apply all the knowledge I gather. I would like to urge everyone to read the book of Proverbs at least once a month because it provides practical examples of how to live according to Godly wisdom. I also learnt that just praying for Wisdom is not enough; I have to search for it the way I would search for gold if someone told me that it was buried in a field.

‘Wisdom’ is a word we hear a lot these days — the wisdom traditions, the need for wisdom, wisdom schools... We each would like to have more wisdom (to be ‘wise’), and for others to have it as well. Too much human hurt and suffering comes from a lack of it. There is something about wisdom that we all aspire to or crave for. But what is this quality we hold in such high regard?

According to the dictionary definition it is either (a) Good sense shown in a way of thinking, judgment, or action; (b) The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; (c) Insight - the ability to make sensible decisions and judgments based on personal knowledge and experience.

Wisdom is the judicious application of knowledge.“In strictness of language,” says William Paley, a British Christian

apologist (someone who defends a doctrine or ideology), “there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom; wisdom always supposing action, and action directed by it. Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, have oft times no connection. Knowledge dwells in heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom, in minds attentive to their own...”

In the Biblical sense, wisdom is the “ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and un-derstanding”.

Please note that customs and traditions are not wisdom. Wisdom is more than following rules; it means always acting according to the spirit of the Commandments and not looking for an ambiguity or omission we can use to evade their true intent. Wisdom means understanding the consequences of our actions and words before we act or speak. Wisdom means having the knowledge and un-

derstanding to recognize the right course of action and having the will and courage to follow it

Wisdom comes in 2 ways: 1) God-given Wisdom. This comes as a gift to some people. We sometimes come across people that are just wise. 2) Then there is wisdom that we get from the word of God. In James 5, the scripture says that if anyone… This tells me that being wise is not, or should I say does not, come naturally for some of us. We have to ask God for this wisdom. It also involves a deliberate and energetic search (Proverbs 2:4).

The starting point of Wisdom is God and His revealed Word, which is the source of knowledge and understanding.

At every point in life, and constantly on a daily basis, we find ourselves at the intersection of two paths: Do we follow the gentle nudges of the Holy Spirit and head out on an adventure, or do we settle for the familiar? I have come to the realization that at every major crossroad, Wisdom is always there beckoning me, beckoning you... Proverbs 8:1–2: says “Does not wisdom cry out and under-standing lifts up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, beside the way, where the paths meet.”

It is Wisdom’s job to draw us to the things we really want long-term, because Wisdom desires to protect. Wisdom is constantly

calling us to paths of righteousness. In Proverbs 8 Wisdom is calling God’s people back to God, back to God’s wise teaching about how to live a good and godly life

A lot of us find that we are now reaping the consequences of poor decisions in the past. We have to realise that every decision we make leads to eternal consequences, good or bad, and we usually have

to live with those consequences. Yes God forgives, but the conse-quences of our wrong decisions don’t just fade away.

Ladies, I have come to a point in my life where I now realise that there are certain mistakes that I do not have to make. I say this because I do not like pain and if I can avoid mistakes by learning from the word of God, and also from others, then I will learn. I always say that there is no situation that we are going through that God’s Word has not provided a solution for. The question is, are we willing to follow the path of Wisdom?

Below I have highlighted the qualities of a Wise Woman:

She is respectful but not afraid to ask the hard questions. The wise women of the Bible did not try to usurp those in authority, but did not hesitate to speak up when prudent words and wise action were needed. (Abigail)She is willing to submit to the authority of God. No one is wise who has no respect for the Lord. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments,” Psalm 111:10. Anyone who rebels against God’s authority exhibits folly, not wisdom.She can see the real issues without distraction. Men often sacrifice common sense at the altar of pride, ego, or a thirst for power. The woman who came to Solomon seeking her baby’s life (1 Kings 3) realized that she might win the argument but lose her baby. In her love for the child, she showed the purest form of wisdom.

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In the Biblical sense, wisdom is the “ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and

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She possesses a willingness to learn from others. (Ruth and Naomi)She knows when to speak and when not to. (Proverbs 10:19, 13:3, 14:1, 15:23, 21:9)She knows when to choose her battles; realises that God will fight on her behalf if she surrenders that battle to Him.She listens to advice. (Proverbs 12:15, 15:22)She knows not to get angry. (Proverbs 12:16, 14:17, 17:27)She chooses wise friends and is a good friend also. (Proverbs 17:9, 22:24)She is kind-hearted. (Proverbs 11:16)She knows that though all things are lawful, not all things are profitable for the daughter of a King. (1 Cor 10:23 – ‘Someone may say, “I’m allowed to do anything”, but not everything is helpful. I’m allowed to do anything, but not everything encourages growth.’ [God’s word Translation])

The church has benefited from the wisdom of many wise women through the years. Likewise, our church should benefit from the wise women in the house.

I make the call then - Return to the way of wisdom. Return to seeking truth with all your heart. Realize your feelings are temporary – they ebb and flow – but truth is eternal. Fear God and keep his commandments. Follow

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that searching and it will lead you to Christ, who is the wisdom of God, and to be more conformed to his image.

My prayer for you and myself this New Year is that we might be able to tap into God’s wisdom and make our lives richer and full of more grace.

Proverbs 20:15 – Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge/wisdom are a rare jewel. Lets be known as women who speak wisely.

Olufunmike Adeaga

At every point in life we find ourselves at the intersection of two paths: Do we follow

the gentle nudges of the Holy Spirit and head out on an

adventure, or do we settle for the familiar?

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Dear Editor,Having just read December’s Outflow I have to say that I find the article about black people’s attitudes (“It’s Because I’m Black, Isn’t It?” by Adanna Bankole - Ed) very naive.To insinuate that “black people cry racism and just need to work hard” to be successful is oversimplifying the issue. I speak as someone who grew up and worked in countries like France, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden and the UK.

There is an abundance of hard-working black people in the UK. However, progress and equality will only come when their hard work and effort are not only recognised, but given merit. You quote Barrack Obama, but fail to quote the struggle behind him getting to where he is. Without the likes of Martin Luther King and various others who “cried racism”, Barrack Obama would still be living in a segregated community. A lot has to be in place for the UK to produce Obamas of the future and it is not as simple as being “hardworking”. How many black successful people are portrayed in the media? The negative images alone are enough to affect the population mentally!!

The issues I have faced in my life have not affected my progress in life, but I seem to progress more outside the UK than within it. I use my faith in all things, but that does not mean the issue does not exist.

I recently returned from working in the European Commission in Brussels as an IT Project Manager. Prior to this, my capability to be a senior developer was heavily disputed in my previous workplace. I had very good recommendations from various clients of the company, but on my annual review it was stated that “I was not capable of handling clients”. In this company I was constantly berated by other staff, suffered unprovoked racially-degrading jokes (“God, she has a big bum!”, “Martin Luther King is not important”), was shouted at during meetings, told to re-do an entire project because the manager would not believe an error was a browser issue and not given any extra time to re-do the project. After I complained many times I was told I was paranoid. This was in 2007!! Why do I attribute this to bullying based on race? I was the only black person in the IT department at the time and co-incidentally the only person who experienced such.

Prior to that, I have left many organizations due to similar experiences. You have no idea how many failed ACAS disputes I have gone through. It has gotten to the stage where I would rather live outside the UK than in it. I have had too many negative experiences to mention. I am not convinced the UK is a positive environment for future Obamas to thrive.

Compare this to my Belgian experience, where not once was my experience disputed nor was I treated in such a disre-spectful manner. People in this country are not “politically correct” in any way, shape or form, but I felt like my experience was more valued and respected than in the UK. I got a similar impression in France and Sweden. I was never once insulted because of my race or generally treated like I was not wanted. I have since been headhunted again for the EEC, based on recommendations from the past work.

On my return to the UK, I have had many job agents question my nationality (with well over 10 years UK experience), tell me they did not think I was good enough for a senior developer position, or they did not think I was worth the money and many others I can’t even mention. There have been times that as soon as I walked in the door, it was made obvious to me that no-one believed I could be as experienced as I claimed to be. Thank God that He has been able to pull me through despite all of these challenges.

Please let’s not simplify the issue. While I agree that with God, ALL things are possible, if a person is in an environment where the general consensus is against that person, then such a person has the right to “cry racism” as you put it. Until the UK becomes a fair society, problems like this will always happen. Let’s speak about such problems and not dress them us with simplicity.

Thank you.

Nkonye Oyewusi (Mrs)

Dear Nkonye,Thanks very much for your feedback. It is much appreciated and has been passed on to the writer. In response, I’d like to point out that the aim of Adanna’s article was to suggest that the work of the Martin Luther Kings of the world had paved the way for African-Americans, and that the Obama argument should be viewed with this in mind, stressing that the opportunities Barack was able to take advantage of had already been available to blacks across that country. With regards to the work that needs doing in the UK, we share your view, and in our coverage of the ACES Diamond Ball in this edition, you will see how the likes of Donia Narh are in their own little way paving the road for Britain’s own ‘Obamas of the future’.

Thanks again for writing in to us.

Editor

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Marriage Corner

Welcome to the Marriage Corner and a Happy New Year to you. We pray that in 2009 you will experience the immense and immeasurable grace of God in your Marriage, in Jesus name.

Spring is just around the corner and the advent of spring means a At the watch night service on December 31st, Pastor Agu shared the word that the Lord had given him concerning the lives of the congregation, which was for us to set twenty-one days apart to pray for God’s will for our lives in the coming year.

As the days have gone by I have found myself reflecting on God’s blueprint for Marriage. What was on His heart when he created Marriage? I am finding that as fallible human beings we have strayed from His original intention in so many ways and as each person prays over God’s will for their marriage it is important to understand God’s heart so that we are aligned to His perfect will, and as the Holy Spirit reveals this and challenges us to conform we can make the necessary adjustments to fulfill His will. So please join me as we explore His original intent for Marriage.

The origin of Marriage

The starting point in understanding God’s plans is for us to look at the origin of Marriage,

In Genesis 2: 15, God put Adam in the garden to work and take care of it, meaning that God gave him an assignment.

Every man has a God-given assignment, a purpose to which God has called him.

In Genesis 2:18, God said it is not good for man to be alone, suggesting that there is a time for Marriage, and God said he will make a helper suitable (Suitable=adaptable, complimen-tary, comparable) for Adam. This also suggested that Adam was incapable of fulfilling this assignment on his own. Every husband would need to come to the realisation that he has an assignment that is impossible to complete without his wife’s assistance, and thus that it is crucial that he embraces the help that God has placed in her to give him. Every wife also needs to come to the realisation that her role is to help him in that assignment and not impose her own idea of what his assignment should be, remembering that she is a helper.

In Genesis 2:21-22, God made the woman out of the rib of the man and brought her to him, suggesting that the woman is very

much a part of the man and needs to be considered and treated as such. God could have made the woman out of the dust but to stress the importance and significance of the interwoven nature of their relationship he made her out of the man. In Genesis 2:23, as the woman was presented to Adam, there was an acknowledgement on his part that

she was indeed a part of him, showing that he accepted all that I have mentioned above.

In Genesis 2:24, it is written that a man leaves his mother and father and is united to his wife to become one flesh, meaning that there is need to for a change of mindsets (i.e. the man making a mental break from his original family to make the new relationship a priority over all other relationships and emotional commitments). Practical steps need to be taken for this to happen. To become the head of a new family unit there first needs to be a separation from the family unit the man had belonged to prior to this.

Similarly the woman is given away (as in the first marriage God brought Eve to Adam) by her father to form this new family. You can only truly cleave to your spouse when your marriage takes priority over all existing relationships.

It is essential to re-arrange priorities so as to create a new order. This takes time to get used to but once the attitude is geared towards this ideal, everything will gradually fall into place. Leaving to cleave does not signify severing all other relationships. In fact the marriage relationship should become stronger and healthier as a couple draw from the complementary strengths and gifts which God has placed in them as husband and his wife.

In Genesis 2:24, God said that they were both naked (transparent and vulnerable). This suggests the need for a foundation of openness and honesty from the beginning. Intimacy is a willingness to share your deepest thoughts, feelings, emotions dreams and fears with your spouse rather than embracing a belief that your position will somehow be compromised in doing so.

In Genesis 2:25 God said they were both naked and not ashamed (without fear of rejection). We can create a safe atmosphere for our spouse, one that allows them to be vulnerable, by respecting them and accepting their weaknesses.

There is much for us to glean from Genesis 2 with regards to God’s original plan for marriage. Please take the time to look over these scriptures for yourself. I am certain that God will speak to you.

Next month, we will continue to explore God’s original plan, marriage as a covenant, as opposed to a contract. In the meantime do have a great month, and feel free to email us at [email protected]

To become the head of a new family unit a man must first separate mentally from the family unit he had previously belonged to.

MARRIAGE God’s Original BlueprintKEMI OLUTUNBI

As the woman was presented to Adam, there was an acknowledgement on his part that she was indeed a part of him.



January 1stMiss Olamide Bandele; Miss Tinuade Duro-Emmanuel; Miss Akudo Ezeocha; Mr Kunle Odeleye; Mrs Anwuli Ogbechi; Miss Adebanke Ojedapo; Mrs Isoken Onwuchekwa; Mrs Adeola Owolabi; Miss Ibinabo Precious-Daniel Kalio; Mr Niyi Adenubi; Miss Loveth Braimah; Miss Durotimi Durotimi; Miss Valery Onyilimba; Mrs Sophia Stewart; Dr Abiodun Oladipo; Miss Izabella De Souza; Miss Tinu Omawamide; Mr Mabandla Dlamint; Miss Eno Etuk; Miss Oyinkan Williams; Miss Abioza Goncalves; Miss Sylvia Nwosu-Orji; Miss Preye England; Miss Anne Nwakeze; Miss Temitope Adesoyi

January 2ndMr Joseph Marcus; Mrs Oluyinka Dosumu; Deacon Wale Gibson-White; Mr Kitan Soremekun

January 3rdMiss Amaka Nwajagu; Miss Titilola Agbaje; Miss Ngozi Agun

January 4thMr Olugbenga Ajumobi; Mr Olubunmi Oguntuase; Mr Chika Ojukwu

January 5thMr Adetayo Oshin; Mrs Olufemi Adeniyi; Miss Kofo Balogun; Miss Adefolake Aworanti; Miss Adefolake Aworanti; Mr Paul Iseghohimen

January 6thMrs Usisola Abiodun; Mrs Olusola Onabolu; Mr Kevin Allanso; Miss Jessica Bannis; Miss Adekemi Adefidiya; Miss Leah Muratha; Miss Oluwayemisi Olusanyan

January 7thPastor Grace Adewole; Mrs Mojisola Onigbogi; Mr Oluwole Adesuyi; Mr Onyekuachukwu Okelue; Dr Sonna Ifeacho; Mr Adedayo Olowoniyi; Mrs Ifeoma Nwajagu; Miss Oyinade Ademola; Mr Pierre Imarni

January 8thMiss Folake Ogunbayo; Mr Olalekan Hassan; Miss Adesuwa Avan-Namayo; Miss Olubusola Olasebikan

January 9thMiss Georgina Booth; Mrs Abbey Dejonwo Lawson

January 10thPastor Ibukun Ajayi; Miss Naomi Blake; Miss Vanessa Halim; Miss Olayinka Oseni; Miss Okoro Isong

January 11thMrs Mary Mwatsama; Mrs Olukemi Olagbegi; Miss Olubukola Ologunro; Miss Oluwayusin Akinnigbagbe

January 12thMr Afolabi Erogbogbo; Miss Stella Duke; Mr Tochukwu Eneli; Miss Tolulope Ajayi

January 13thMr Olugbolahan Adesanya; Dr Aderonke Oluteye; Miss Ololade Kassim; Miss Nina Atimah

January 14thMr Francis Awadinobgu; Mrs Omowunmi Ajani; Miss Annie Dzwaka

January 15thMiss Maureen Anakwe; Mr Evans Daramy; Mrs Catherine Dury; Dr Iwa Salami; Miss Oluwatosin Roberts

January 16thMr Akinjimi Akinola; Mrs Oluwamodupe Ademuyiwa

January 17thMrs Rosalie Dupray; Mr Adegboyega Ojomo; Mr Adeola Olaoye; Mrs Olamide Adesanoye; Mr Olusunmade Ejiwunmi; Miss Olayinka Obagun; Miss Priscilla Nortey

January 18thDr Stella Nzekwue; Mrs Adebimpe Akinsulire; Mr Oyimangirwe Barvme; Mr Chinweuba Izuzuoha

January 19thMrs Jayeola Adedapo-Aderemi; Mr Agboola Omojuwa; Mrs Michelle Harden-Weymouth; Miss Amanda Richbell; Mrs Abe Tade; Mrs Victoria Oyalowo

January 20thMiss Abike Ogunleye; Mrs Justina Alaribe; Mrs Deborah Awusa; Miss Eben Adebayo; Miss Dembi Olufon

January 21stMrs Chineze Onyilo; Mr Samuel Obot; Mrs Toritseju Briggs; Mr Akintobi Akinbiyi; Miss Roli Eyetsemitan; Miss Oluwafunmilola Omoniyi

January 22ndMrs Margaret Alonge; Mr Sylvans; Mr Ukari Warmann

January 23rdMrs Iris Ferreira Neves; Rev Yemi Adedeji; Mrs Ngozi Molokwu; Deaconess Mulenga Chanda; Miss Ejiro Kragiha

January 24thMr Benjamin Kihiko; Miss Ifeanyi Ejeko; Mr Samuel Ugwu

January 25thMr Daniel Benson; Ms Wolali Kpodo; Mrs Marion Rock; Mr Olutade Olajitan; Miss Oluwayemisi Adesola

January 26thMrs Naomi Price; Ms Harriet Morson; Mr Anthony Ivara; Mrs Lamide Adeosun; Mr Gideon Nmah

January 27thMrs Patience Omoregie; Mr Jose Totele; Mrs Taiwo Ibrahim; Mrs Omoloa Coker; Mr Gbola Osinowo; Miss Bolanle Sunmonu

January 28thMr Chukwuma Anyanwu; Miss Folashade Olatunji; Mr Samuel Ochan; Miss Ayoola Bandele

January 29thMiss Uju Ofomata

January 30thMr Olubukunola Olufidipe; Mrs Karen Abu; Miss Damilola Olawunmi; Mr Dara Matiluko

January 31stMiss Linda Nkechi Ejimadu; Mrs Priscilla Quaye

J A N U A R Y B I R T H D A Y S

Wedding AnniversariesJanuary 1st: Deacon and Dr (Mrs) Oluteye; Mr & Mrs Oputa; Mr & Mrs Peter; Mr & Mrs Adewole; Mr & Mrs Ogundipe; Mr & Mrs Onyilo; Mr & Mrs Sodeinde;

January 2nd: Mr & Mrs Akingbade; Pastor and Pastor (Mrs) Akisanya; Deacon & Mrs Onigbogi;

January 6th: Mr & Mrs Faleye;

January 7th: Mr & Mrs Ajayi;

January 8th: Mr & Mrs Akpakwu;

January 10th: Mr & Mrs Onyilo;

January 15th: Dr & Mrs Salami;

January 16th: Mr & Mrs Omisore;

January 17th: Mr & Mrs Adesola;

January 20th: Mr & Mrs Sobogun; Mr & Mrs Onanuga;

January 21st: Mr & Mrs Mumuney; Mr & Mrs Shoba;

January 22nd: Mr & Mrs Ayanbadejo;

January 23rd: Mr & Mrs Akpokiniovo;

January 27th: Mr & Mrs Benson;

January 31st: Mr & Mrs Shonola;

Exploring Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8), Sorge helps to explain why God sometimes bears long with His elect, articulates God’s purpose in the wait, expounds on how justice involves both restoration and restitution, and ignites faith to believe God to avenge us of our adversary.

What would you say if you were ushered into the throne room of God with only one minute to request everything you needed, but didn’t know how to put it into words?” asks Dr. Elmer Towns. “The Lord’s Prayer includes everything you need to ask when

you talk to God. It is a model prayer that teaches us how to pray.” In this powerful, fascinating book, the Gold-Medallion Award-winning author teaches us to pray as Jesus prayed. He examines each line of the Lord’s Prayer in depth, revealing lessons that will enable every Christian to experience daily a more dynamic prayer life.

Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leadership expert, is the author of several acclaimed books. Dr. Covey is vice chairman of the board of directors of FranklinCovey, a premier leadership development authority that aids organiza-tions in aligning their strategies with proven principles.

After graduating from Boston Tech, Kansas-born Mennonite Thomas Ollenburger won-ders what God has in store for him. When he meets Daphne and accepts a position as a journalist at her father’s Boston news-paper, his job requires him to support a presidential candidate with questionable values. Thomas is torn - and God seems si-lent. What should he do?

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