So what are we going to do? Allow our representatives to continue to wipe away our religious freedoms and our Christian beliefs? 
      Are we going to accept a one-size fits all religion.  I think they call that humanism.
      We have a very jealous God.  A very demanding God, who put His laws, His commandments, and His word into the most precious of all books, the Bible. The Bible warns us very clearly about being deceived, and against accepting the teachings of false prophets. It also warns us against worshiping idols and putting other “gods” before Him.
      There is only one true God.  There is only one Jesus Christ, whose ultimate sacrifice paid the price for our salvation.

     Oh God we praise you and will put no false god before you!

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             “We don’t want The Church Guide in our church because it is too Baptist oriented for us!”

             “We don’t want The Church Guide in our church because it is just too charismatic and we aren’t that way here!”

             “We don’t want The Church Guide in our church because it is way too Pentecostal for our church members!”

             “We don’t want to put an ad in The Church Guide because we don’t have enough parking spaces for the people who are already coming here. Why should we add to the problem!”

             “We feel it’s wrong to advertise. God will lead people to this church who are supposed to be here!”

             “We don’t want to be known as a Christian business because it will offend some people and they won’t use our services (products) anymore!”

             “Newspapers are dead, nobody reads them anymore!”

             As the publisher of The Church Guide, I’ve heard all of these comments many, many times and a lot more than just these.

            Over the years, I’ve learned that I can’t take such comments personally. After all, this is God’s newspaper … not mine. It just shows that some people haven’t stopped to read the articles, stories, and testimonies shared within our pages.

            Such comments typically show a lack of knowledge about this media ministry, & not understanding the power of print.

            One purpose of this newspaper is to inspire and to encourage the

20% in Hampton Roads who are Christians. The bigger purpose is targeted at the remaining 80% who do not go to church and do not have a relationship with God.

            Imagine with me for one minute, that you are not a Christian or that you have been burned by the church years ago. You don’t have a church that you regularly attend now and you have no real desire to put yourself back into a system that has hurt you.

            Now imagine that you are sitting at your local auto repair shop, or in a hospital waiting room, or maybe waiting to be seated at your favorite family restaurant.

            As you are waiting for your car to be worked on, you stumble across The Church Guide. You pick it up because of the colorful front cover and the clever title that grabbed your attention quickly.

            You sit down, take a sip of coffee and begin reading this intriguing FREE publication. As you begin to read the articles, your heart goes through a few different emotions.

            First, maybe you feel conviction and you agree with a lot of what the writer is saying about Jesus, that Jesus is the answer for many of your problems, repentance and following Christ, no matter what.

            Then you get to an article that challenges you, and you find yourself battling with the deep questions within your soul that leave you asking yourself, “Is Jesus real? Can God forgive me? Does He really love me?

            And you read stories and testimonies of encouragement and inspiration, and you begin to wonder … “Can I find joy in my life again?”

            I asked you to imagine this scenario in hopes that you would remember a time in your life when you were that person. Maybe you still are that person.

            Whatever the case may be, isn’t it good to know that by reading The Church Guide, those people who don’t go to church can still hear the Word of God and learn more about what Jesus did on the cross, simply by reading a few articles?

            I believe that God loves everyone … including those that call themselves Christians as well as those who have no relationship with Him at all. God wants us all to know the “good news” concerning His first and second coming.

            The Church Guide strives really hard each month to provide a resource for people everywhere – Christians and non-Christians. Our goal is to touch the hearts of those who open its pages, only to find out what God wants to say to them.

            Over the years, I have received numerous emails from people that have been horribly burned by the church and want nothing to do with it.  And then they read our paper, because they saw it at a local business and decided to rededicate their life to Christ, just because of an article that they read.

            This is why I said that people don’t know what they are talking about when they say “newspapers are dead!” Yes, there are many daily newspapers that are dead but not Christian publications. And on top of that, the power of print is amazing! It changes people’s lives, especially when it comes from a paper that has the power of the Holy Spirit breathing life into its pages each month.

            Now don’t misunderstand me, I am not saying that The Church Guide is better than church –- not at all! If you haven’t been to church in years, you honestly need to reconsider going back. 

            The Bible says in Hebrews 10:24-25: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” The Church Guide is meant to be a place where likeminded individuals can place their trust in other likeminded ministries and business. We are here to be a resource and to provide the readers content to draw them closer to Jesus.

            This commentary is not intended to put a guilt trip on you about supporting The Church Guide. God is our primary resource, providers and supporter. However, I would love for everyone who has the same heart as we do, to get behind us by supporting our mission. The purpose of this commentary is for those who are negative due to the fact that they have been mislead by false information or simply have a misconception about newspapers … especially Christian newspapers and Christian media ministries.

            Each month I hear the stories of lives being changed and hearts being turned towards Jesus. This newspaper is alive because our God is alive. He dwells in me and He dwells in The Church Guide.

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            While sitting in the waiting room, I received a call on my cell phone.  Glancing at my phone I noticed it was an out-of-area call. Normally that means a sales person of some sort, and as I was sitting in a waiting room,      I decided I would let it message over into my voice mail box.

            Moments later, my curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to listen to the message that had been left. I don’t know how it happened, but when I went to listen to the call in my voice mailbox, I somehow got connected to the person who had just made the call.

            He identified himself as Jim Wright fromVienna,Virginia, and said that he had become acquainted with The Church Guide over the weekend while visitingVirginia Beach.  He then lavished me with praise about how wonderful this newspaper is and that he had never seen anything like it. He went on to say that The Church Guide ministry could have a “national” impact for the Kingdom.

            Quite delighted at all that I was hearing, Jim went on to say, “there’s more.” I’ve got to share with you what can only be described as a God encounter through divine appointment while in your city.

            Jim has a fiancé named Cindy Little who was aRegentUniversitygraduate, but is now working on her doctorate atCatholicUniversity.  Together they had planned to go toTrinityChurchat the oceanfront for Sunday services. (I hope I can tell the story accurately).  Prior to going to the church services, they stopped by a McDonalds for a cup of coffee.

            While in the restaurant, a group of individuals got up to leave, except for this one, rugged old man, who walked up to the couple and asked if they would give him four dollars so that he could buy a sandwich.

            Jim and Cindy befriended the chap, who they learned was homeless. They bought him something to eat, and while talking with him, they asked if he was a Christian. Did he know Jesus? 

            They all chatted for a while, and Jim and Cindy asked the man if he would like to go to church with them – and he said yes.

            So they took the disheveled man  with him, and all three attended services atTrinityChurchthat Sunday morning.

            Jim shared with me that during the sermon, he was wondering, what are we going to do with this man once the service is over. He’s homeless, and we’ve got to return to northernVirginiathis evening. Lord what are we going to do?

            After the service, the homeless man said that he was going to go to the back of the church and get a cup of coffee.

            Charles Lyte is sitting in a pew directly behind the three, and he gets up and goes to the back of the church to talk with the homeless fellow, as do Jim and Cindy.

            The man seems extremely nervous and agitated as he makes his way to the back of the church. Once he had a cup of coffee in his hands, he again shares that he has no food and no place to live. That no place will take him. He also shares that he is Schizophrenic, and that he has heard voices in the past, and that he had been kicked out of a shelter recently.

            The three of them begin praying over the man, comforting him and assuring him that all would be alright. Charles tells him that there are numerous places that can feed him and give him shelter. Broken and with little hope, he turns to Jesus. They then led him through the sinners prayer, and the man’s overall demeanor completely changed. His thoughts didn’t seem to be racing all over the place. He seemed to be more at peace. He became quite calm and easier to talk to.

            Charles then goes over to the Welcome Area and picks up a copy of The Church Guide and brings it over to share with Jim, Cindy and the homeless man – showing them the “Help and Assistance” pages, telling the man that he’s not alone, and that there are ministries in the area that could provide help and shelter. He reminds the man that there are rules that need to be followed at all the shelters, but assures him that none would just kick him out.  At that point Charles some money for bus fare and asks the man to come with him. He and Charles then leave together, and Charles drives him to a shelter, where he got him the help he needed.

            Jim and Cindy are still amazed at the series of events that Sunday morning. They know that God arranged each and every thing that happened that day. The feel that this homeless man was instrumental in bringing our two ministries together.

            So I got this wonderful call from a new friend. I can sense the presence of God as we talked on the phone. I can sense His presence as I check out his ministry, Birthmother Ministries, and read the information on the webpages.

            I can hear the Lord telling me that churches in Hampton Roads need to get involved in this ministry, and that His paper, The Church Guide is the vehicle to do it.

            I love it when the Lord is that near to you. Not only is He looking over my shoulder as        I do what He asks of me, but He is in me, behind me, above me, in front of me. He’s all about me. And there is so much joy. No matter what He calls you to do, or say, or hear, there’s joy.

            So it brings me much joy to share this issue with you.  He’s all through it.

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            Tutored by the best, Joe Jordan was on pastoral staff for years under Rev. and Mrs. J.R. Goodwin, better known as “Papa and Momma Goodwin”. Brother Kenneth E. Hagin said the Goodwin’s church was the best example of how to flow with the Holy Spirit according to God’s Word.

            Joe Jordan says that “in First Corinthians 12:1 Paul admonished us not to be ignorant concerning spiritual gifts and in First Corinthians14:12he urges us to seek to excel in this matter.” Let me to have Joe Jordan himself extend this invitation…

            “It has been my privilege and joy to instruct in this subject for the 48 years of my traveling ministry.

            The Holy Spirit can do more in a moment that we can do in a lifetime! Any pastor who thinks he can get the job done without the help of the Spirit of God is misguided.

            I received my training under a pastor and his wife who ministered prolifically in the gifts. They were – Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Goodwin ofPasadena,Texas. They are now in glory but their legacy is rich and replete with stories of God’s super-natural intervention in the lives of people. They ministered from time to time in all nine of the gifts, but primarily in the twin gifts of divers kinds of tongues & the interpretation of tongues.

            “Mom” Goodwin would give the tongue and “Dad” Goodwin would interpret. To give an example – One time Mom spoke four words in tongues and Dad gave the four word interpretation. The interpretation was “Trust cancels out sweat.” When you analyze that, it speaks volumes.

            Divers kinds of Tongues and the Interpretation of Tongues are the signature gifts of the New Testament Church. They were the two special gifts given specifically to the Church while the other seven gifts worked beautifully in Old Testament times and were brought over into the New. All the gifts are life-changing.”

            The Church Guide is teaming up with Tidewater Area Christian Fellowship in hosting this much needed school in our area. Seating is limited, and we pray that you will set aside the time to be a part of this great teaching. Each evening there will be free  Healing Services and open to the public. Because of limited seating, school attendees will have first choice of available seating.

            Three days of teaching, worship, and spiritual knowledge for only $35 (see ad for additional discounts).  We encourage you to register today at www.giftsofholyspirit.com.

            Joe Jordan will be joined by three other seasoned pastors who will assist in these teachings. They are Pastors Wally Odum, Gil Howard-Browne and Larry Reece …

Wally Odum has pastored In Virginia,Marylandand the Outer Banks, NC After twenty-one years of pastoral ministry inVirginia Beach, he and his wife, Gwen, moved toSydney,Australiain 1999. They lived there for two years, preaching in every region of that country. He is now part of the teaching team at The Life Church inManassas,Virginia. He has ministered in conferences inAustralia,Canada,Great BritainandIndiaas well as his widespread ministry in theUnited States. Wally’s ministry is one of encouragement. His theme has been the grace of God that reaches to all of us bringing hope and strength. He believes that it is through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit that the Word of God comes alive. Wally believes that every believer can depend on the power of the Holy Spirit in order to minister effectively. His ministry is designed to help God’s people do that.

Gil Howard-Browne and his wife,Lorraine, are celebrating their twentieth anniversary of their ministry in theUnited Statesafter leavingSouth Africa. He and his family lived in a motor home, and traveled across the country ministering in the Spirit of Revival and brought spiritual refreshing to churches across theU.S.andCanada. His messages have touched lives in over 4,500 meetings. Gil is a much-sought after speaker throughout the globe, and is often called to speak on the spiritual gifts. He has been called to speak at conferences inChina, the Phillippines,Australia,South Africa,Norway,Sweden,GermanyandScotland. You will see the demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power in each meeting, with signs and wonders and miracles taking place. People have been healed from depression, suicidal tendencies, hatred, marriages saved, physical healing and new zeal and vision for God.

Larry Reece completed Rev. Joe Jordan’sSchoolofThe Holy Spiritin the mid-1970s. After attending this school, God began to use Larry in all 9 Gifts of The Holy Spirit, and he continues to use these gifts today in his ministry. Pastor Larry has been  privileged to be a part of many of Joe Jordan’s healing meetings, and has witnessed many creative miracles at these services.  Ordained some 30 years ago and involved in ministry ever since, today Larry is the Senior Pastor of Tidewater Area Christian Fellowship inVirginia Beach. His focus is solely on God and His Word as he seeks true intimacy with Him. By allowing the Holy Spirit to lead him, his services are always fresh and filled with excitement as people wonder what God will do this time!  And, they are never disappointed as God always shows up and opens the heavens to bless His believers. He is looking forward to what God will do in this School and the evening healing meetings.

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We invite you to read The Church Guide in its entireity each month, either in print or online at www.TheChurchGuide.com  Your comments, contributions, encouragement, prayers, testimonies, and support are always welcomed.

That is a false prophecy from a misdirected but very outspoken religious leader, Harold Camping the President of Family Radio. The Lord revealed to me that this was no more than witchcraft designed to harm the teachings of the Church and the foundations of our faith. This prophecy is based upon numerology in the Bible. God has made it known pretty clearly on how He feels about soothsayers, astrology, wizards, and false prophets. Numerology is no different. God warns us of false prophets as the time gets near.

The Word of God tells us that we will not know the time of His return. “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man comes” Matt. 25:13.

The Word of God is the truth. God wants us to have wisdom and knowledge so that we can live our lives as Saints. He doesn’t hide truth from us. He warns us, corrects us, prepares us so that we can receive His many blessings. He doesn’t hide it in the pages of His Word.

We as Christians need to continue to be and to do all God has called us to do. We need to win souls for Jesus, as many as possible before He actually does come. We need to teach, equip and prepare our brothers and sisters in Christ to spread the good news of our Savior.  We also need to KNOW the Word so that we will not be deceived by false prophets and misrepresentations of the Word.

Let us stand together, uniting the Body of Christ in Hampton Roads and show those who will be amused at this false prophecy and mock our faith, that we serve an awesome God, that Jesus Christ is alive, and that His Spirit and His Church is also alive and well in Hampton Roads.

We encourage all our readers to visit our website: www.thechurchguide.com where you can find an online version of our monthly printed Christian newspaper. There you will also find almost 100 pages providing information about Christian outreaches, ministries, churches, help and assistance, businesses and events in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

60^th Annual National Day of Prayer

All churches are encouraged to host an event or make their sanctuaries available for silent prayer for our nation. This year’s theme is “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.”

Church National Day of Prayer Events:

24 Hour Prayer Vigil at Grove Church

Starting May 4^th at 7:00 pm with a special message and communion service, a prayer vigil will continue throughout the night. Community and religious leaders have been invited to pray at specific times over the course of the 24-hour vigil. Prayers will focus on forgiveness, reconciliation, marriages and families, homelessness, education, ministry leaders, the military, the community, government and our children. The vigil will end at 5:30 p.m. on May 5th with a brief message from Dr. Melvin O. Marriner and a balloon release ceremony. These events are open to the public. Grove Church is located at 5910 West Norfolk Road in Portsmouth in the Churchland Section

Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church @ noon

205 Gust Lane, Portsmouth

Foundry United Methodist Church @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

2801 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach

Harvest Assembly House of Prayer @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Prayer rooms will be open for silent prayer in behalf or our nation. All are welcome. 525 Kempsville Rd., Chesapeake

Huntington Mennonite Church @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Church will be open for individual prayer. Prayer stations will be set up to guide participants through prayer for the seven centers of power in our nation. Reception follows with representatives of the seven centers. 785 Harpersville Rd., Newport News

Thalia Lynn Baptist Church Fellowship Hall @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Prayer for the nation will follow breakfast in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Reservations appreciated though not required. 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach.

Victory Life Church @ noon and 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pastors Phil and Barbara Privette will host  prayer for our nation.  1741 W. Queen Street, Hampton

Christopher Newport University @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Peninsula wide prayer led by area pastors along with praise and worship. Park in Ferguson Center parking lot, Newport News

Sunrise at the Cross, Fort Story @ 5:45 am – 7:00 am

Prayers of repentance, petition, and thanksgiving given to the God of the Holy Bible in the name of Christ Jesus our Lord.  First Landing State Park, 583 Atlantic Avenue, Fort Story, Virginia Beach

City wide Prayer Events:

Chesapeake City Hall @ 12:20 pm

Prayer on the steps at City Hall (in the Council Chambers if inclement weather). 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake

Newport News City Hall @ noon – 1:00 pm

Gathering of believers for prayer for the nation, state and local needs of Newport News. 2400 Washington Ave. Newport News

Norfolk City Hall @ noon

Prayer for out nation, city and state.  810 Union Street, Norfolk

Poquoson City Hall @ 12:20 pm – 12:40 pm

Meeting at the flag poles and cross memorial in front of City Hall. Prayer guides will be provided. 500 City Hall Avenue, Poquoson.

Virginia Beach City Hall Council Chambers @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Prayer, music, and the reading of the Governor’s Proclamation. Virginia Voices International will perform at 11:45 am, 12 bells at noon by Dr. Pearl Moyers. 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach

You can find a more complete listing of all the Christian events, concerts, conferences, and happenings in Hampton Roads on our webiste, www.TheChurchGuide.com

            Mike Chandler is a co-owner of Rejoice Musical Soulfood national radio network, Rejoice 100.9 FM and LPTV Television stations in Virginia Beach, Hampton and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

            He began his career as a Visdeo Systems Engineer with the Space Shuttle Program at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Although that took him into the heavens, his switch to radio took him into the heavenlies.

            Rejoice! Musical Soul Food is a STELLAR Award winning and CRYSTAL MIC MEDIA Award nominated 24/7 Gospel Radio Network. It is syndicated nationally to 48 radio stations around the country. Rejoice’s programming has been entertaining listeners since June 1989 and will continue to do so for years to come.

            Rejoice 100.9 is Hampton Roads’ only FM Urban Gospel radio station. They broadcast the latest contemporary and traditional Gospel music, plus classic hits. They also interview gospel artists, nationally-known ministers, authors, etc., on a regular basis. Weekend programming is enhanced with specialty shows such as “The Dottie Peoples Show”, “The World’s Greatest Radio Show, “Rejoice in The Word With Bishop Greg Davis”and “The Joe Ligon Show”

            Their signal covers all of Northeast North Carolina and Hampton Roads. Their ministry is just not on the air, but involves a lot of interaction and support of community projects.

            Listeners like Rejoice 100.9’s very interesting topic driven morning show and their 7 pm to 8 pm Praise and Worship segment called “a Shelter in the Storm”

            You can find out more about Rejoice 100.9 FM and their many events taking place locally at www.musicalsoulfood.com. You can also befriend them at www.Facebook.com/musicalsoulfood and follow them on twitter @musicalsoulfood.       Read the Faces Behind Hampton Roads’ Christian Radio. It is presented on this blog in seven part … an Intro … and:

Part 1 – Larry Cobb, WYRM 1110 AM

Part 2 – Dr. Katrina L. Chase, Joy 1270 AM and Heaven 670 AM

Part 3 – Anne Verebely, The Current 88.5 FM, 97.9 FM, 103.7 FM and 103.9 FM

Part 4 – Greg Roth, Oasis Nework WYCS 91.5 FM

Part 5 – Colleen Dick, WWIP 89.1 FM, WPMH 1010 AM, and WHKT 1650 AM

Part 6 – Mike Chandler, Musical Soul Food Rejoice 100.9 FM

The above was part of a feature story in The Church Guide titled “The Faces Behind Hampton Roads’ Christian Radio. To read The Church Guide in its entirety online as well as obtain complete information on Hampton Roads Christian Events, Churches, Ministries, Schools, and Businesses, visit www.thechurchguide.com  Also click “LIKE” or become a Friend on Facebook.  You can follow us on Twitter at @churchguidenews  Thanks for reading.

            Colleen Dick is the Assistant Manager for a group of station here in Virginia, as well as Florida. WWIP 89.1 FM is their only FM station in Virginia. She has been with the Chesapeake-Portsmouth Broadcasting and Delmarva Education Association for ten years.

            She was born to an Air Force family in Elmira, NY. Much of her childhood was on the move, as her family changed duty stations from California, Vermont, Maine and Florida.

            Colleen studied broadcasting while in college and earned a B.S. in Broadcasting from Pensacola Christian College and an M.A. in Communication – Film from Regent University. 

            In 2003, she married her husband, Jim.  Together, they recently celebrated the birth of their daughter, Rhiannon, in January.

            WWIP 89.1 FM broadcasts praise and worship music as well as local and national ministry programs.  Like most Christian stations, they are listener supported.  The station has been on the air since 2004.

            Colleen also helps manage WPMH  1010 AM.  This is the company’s heritage Christian station featuring some of the best national and local preachers and teachers.

            WHKT 1650 AM features conservative talk.  National programs – Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin to name just a few.  Local personality Jon Cash is on the air Mon-Fri at 12 PM.

            Listeners to WWIP enjoy ta variety of worshipful music and the strong preaching and teaching programs.

            Their desire is to expand their listener reach, add more corporate and ministry partners, and become more involved in community events. 

            You can find WWIP on Facebook under WWIP 89.1. Their website is www.wwip.org.

            You can also find a website for WHKT at www.1650whkt.com. The website for WPMH is still under construction.

            Read the Faces Behind Hampton Roads’ Christian Radio. It is presented on this blog in seven part … an Intro … and:

Part 1 – Larry Cobb, WYRM 1110 AM

Part 2 – Dr. Katrina L. Chase, Joy 1270 AM and Heaven 670 AM

Part 3 – Anne Verebely, The Current 88.5 FM, 97.9 FM, 103.7 FM and 103.9 FM

Part 4 – Greg Roth, Oasis Nework WYCS 91.5 FM

Part 5 – Colleen Dick, WWIP 89.1 FM, WPMH 1010 AM, and WHKT 1650 AM

Part 6 – Mike Chandler, Musical Soul Food Rejoice 100.9 FM

The above was part of a feature story in The Church Guide titled “The Faces Behind Hampton Roads’ Christian Radio. To read The Church Guide in its entirety online as well as obtain complete information on Hampton Roads Christian Events, Churches, Ministries, Schools, and Businesses, visit www.thechurchguide.com  Also click “LIKE” or become a Friend on Facebook.  You can follow us on Twitter at @churchguidenews  Thanks for reading.