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By Tempe McFarlane, Director of Community Outreach, Vineyard Boise

When word of Hurricane Katrina came across the airwaves, people from the United States and across the world felt deep compassion for those suffering the devastation of this massive disaster. We all wondered how we could help, and day by day we heard of people stepping up to the plate to serve those in need.

Here at Vineyard Boise we realized it was time for us to also kick into action our CAT (Compassion in Action Team) crises relief team. The purpose of this outreach response team is to serve in disaster situations nationally and internationally. We respond to both man-made and natural disasters resulting from earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and the like. Our response commitment is virtually unlimited when funding is available for our trained volunteers. Our services include construction, repair and rebuilding, feeding, cleaning & clearing debris, and nurturing and prayer for all people.

Because Vineyard Christian Fellowship is worldwide, we had daily updated information from the Kenner Vineyard, a suburb just outside of New Orleans. Not only was the church in Kenner affected by the disaster, but they were willing to set aside their own immediate needs to help others in their community affected by Katrina.

Our pastor, Tri Robinson, contacted the Kenner Vineyard and devised a plan where Tri would fly to Kenner, establish somewhat of a base so that we could send CAT members to the area to start the process of rebuilding communities and lives. And it all had to start with the clearing of trees and debris, pulling out old carpet and appliances, and tearing down soggy, moldy sheetrock.

So, the call went out to the church for support. Not only did we raise $34,000, but approximately 150 members of Vineyard Boise committed to give a week of their lives to go into the devastated areas of New Orleans. With the help of Home Depot donating chain saws and supplies, and hundreds of people from the church bringing construction equipment and materials, camping gear and food, the first team of 15, led by Chad Estes, departed at 4 am on September 7 to make the long 3 day drive to New Orleans.

By Dr. Bob and Patty Compton, Midvale, Idaho

After 18 months of planning and preparation by Foundations in Genesis of Idaho (FIGI), the Oct. 2-4 Answers in Genesis Family Conference became a reality at the Boise Vineyard.

Conference attendees from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Montana, Alaska and California were treated to professional quality AiG presentations that taught the trustworthiness of the Bible beginning with the very first verse. Each speaker brought great theological & scientific insights to bear upon several topics of apologetics.

AIG was delighted with the thousands of enthusiastic people attending the Conference and Student Meetings. The book sales far

After the team returned and shared the need for continued support, we established a training curriculum, including information about shots, health and safety, and placed the CAT team into full motion. So far 4 teams of 8-10 people on each team have taken seriously the week long commitment to go and serve. There are 7 more teams scheduled before Thanksgiving. They are not only using chain saws to remove trees, and clearing debris from homes, but they are serving alongside others to offer a hot meal to those who are hungry, and praying for those who are broken.

Jesus said “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. He also said “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John 15:12. As a church, as a friend, as a human being, we can all love and learn to give. It’s what Jesus did, and it’s what He tells us to do. The Bible says, “Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24. That’s what we’re attempting to do, day by day.

Would you like to participate with us? Here’s how YOU can indirectly, positively impact the lives of those who are affected by the devastation of Katrina and Rita. It’s very simple, very life changing, and to top it off…very environmental.

Your old cell phone can help raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.If you have any used cell phones or empty ink jet cartridges, please let

us recycle them. All proceeds will go directly to benefit those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Recycle bins are located at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 4950 Bradley St, Garden City. We are behind the new Moxie Java off Chinden & 50th St. Or contact us at 377-1477 x 131 www.letstendthegarden.org or www.vineyardboise.org.

exceeded their expectations. We pray that these resources will be used to bring many people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

KEN HAM - Ken Ham’s presentations repeatedly emphasized the importance of the Word of God as the “final authority” when discussing the origin of the universe and life. He explained that the conclusions of scientists, after examining the same evidence, are dependent upon their worldview belief systems. A worldview is established either from God through the Bible, or from a set of man’s opinions.

Ken Ham also spoke on the importance of Creation Evangelism. Those who have a burden for the lost were equipped for sharing the “Good News” with others. Ken Ham effectively integrated Biblical and scientific information in a way easily comprehended by those who came.

DR. DAVID MENTON - On Sunday evening 2,400 people heard Dr. Menton describe, in great anatomical detail, a baby’s life from conception to birth. This seminar clearly refuted the naturalistic theory that random, physical, chemical reactions can

Answers in Genesis Conference - Thousands Turn Out for 3-day Event

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(208) 377-3568 Volume 3 Number 5 11-12.2005

Chronicles of Narnia 4

Habitat for Humanity Page 3

The Environment Page 7

Pastor Profile Page 2

Resource Guide Page 15

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The speakers, AiG staff and half of the volunteers who worked at the Conference are pictured above.

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Pastor Profile

Pastor Bryant S. TownsendAgape Christian Worship Center, Boise, Idaho

God has done so much in my life, I really cannot tell it all. But, if I had to tell just a few of

the things that He has done and how He has proven Himself to be real and faithful; I would begin very early in my life. I was born in Virginia, the youngest of nine children. Growing up, my family was very poor, but the love of family was instilled in us by my mother. When I was young, no one in my home was a Christian, but I was still made to go to church. From early in life, I had a hunger for God and a desire to know Him. My oldest sister became very ill and through her sickness and eventual death, my family members began to turn to God for strength and peace. It was because of her witness, even through her pain, that my family members were drawn to God.

During my teen years, I gradually began to slip away from the teaching of God and the morals instilled in me in my early years. Looking back now, one of the things that caused me to depart from the church was seeing the hypocrisy of church people. I have always been very observant, however, during this time in my life that quality seemed to work to my disadvantage because people who served God and served their flesh, the duplicity of their behavior, led me to turn from the things of God. To make matters worse, I began to doubt the very existence of God. I have now learned from my experiences, when you allow yourself to doubt God, you are prone to do things that you normally would not do. I began to give into the ungodly desires of the world – drinking alcohol and things like that.

When I went to college, my mind, my thoughts, my actions were focused totally on pleasing myself. Ironically, I had an emptiness deep inside and I began to long for something to fill the void. I began to research other religions and I was especially interested in the teachings of Sun Myung Moon,.but God always has a ram in the bush. There were two young ladies God placed in my life and they were “sold out for Jesus!” I did not know it when I met them, but they would be integral in leading me back to the Lord. I always watched them, looking for insincerity, searching for double mindedness, probing for anything that would prove my theory that church people were hypocrites. But these young ladies were genuine; and their life brought about a burning desire in me to know if God were, in fact, real. I secretly began to pray and ask God to show me if He was really up there and if He was truly

real. The more I began to ask, the more I partied. I suppose Paul said it correctly in Romans when he said “when I sought to do good, evil was right there” but thanks be to God that He had a plan for my life. One of the young ladies invited me to church and I accepted (this is especially noteworthy because I had not attended church in a long time). I did not know it then, but that Sunday would change my life forever. I went to church that Sunday and I experienced God in a way that I had never before and that I have not ever since. His presence was so powerful that I knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, indeed God was real!

Gradually the teachings of my youth, the morals and the love for God that had been instilled in me, began to become the focus of my life. God again became the head of my life and over the next three years of college, I began to do the work of the Lord. After graduating college, I once again found myself at a crossroads. I felt that I reached a plateau in my service to and my relationship with the Lord; I needed direction and God began to lead me to join the military. Joining the military seemed crazy to me because I had just graduated and had never previously considered joining the military, but I knew it was God and so I followed His lead. After joining the military, I was stationed in Idaho and I asked God “What have you done to me (just joking)?” I thought perhaps God made a mistake by sending me to Idaho, I did not understand His purpose, but He had a plan. I got involved in a local church in Mountain Home. Working in the church gave me the grace to be here and I found that I loved doing the work of the Lord.

The pastor of that church encouraged me to go to Bible College; I guess he saw something in me. I questioned him as to why he would want me to go to Bible College and he said that one day I would be a pastor. I said “never, ever!” I followed his advice despite my thoughts and attended Boise Bible College. Also while in the Air Force I met my lovely wife. I moved to Boise because Mountain Home was too small. While attending Bible College, I began to work with at-risk youth at the juvenile detention center. While working at the center, God showed me that these kids needed a place to be mentored, nurtured, loved; and God began to birth a desire in me to open a church which scared me! I told you God had a plan.

After a great deal of praying, fasting and seeking the Lord, I, my fiancée and six other people opened the Agape Christian Worship Center. With no outside assistance and no money, just a word from the Lord, we held our first Service in January 1999. Agape Christian Worship Center has faced many things: our ministry has survived a fire where our church suffered severe smoke damage, followed four weeks later by our church burning to the ground. Through it all, from our humble beginnings to the fire to our present location, God has still remained faithful to the word He gave me some seven years ago to open a ministry. Today Agape Christian Worship Center has grown to become a multicultural, family-centered, Christ-focused ministry dedicated to changing the world one heart at a time.

For more information, call our church in Boise at (208) 685-0612 and view our church web site at: www.agapeworship.com

A Gift from God Written with His FingerBy Pat Burnam

Scores of guests gathered

for a special occasion Saturday evening October 15 at the Owyhee Plaza Hotel in downtown Boise. They were welcomed with cake and punch and invited into a pleasant patriotic setting in anticipation of hearing speaker Gerry Mahn of Law by Choice for Freedom. Gerry travels the world to offer hope to the people of the nations and presents copies of the Ten Commandments to dignitaries. This mission is the result of a keen impression grooved deep into his heart while serving in the military. He remembers watching a young man linger in death while attempting to cross from the Berlin Wall to freedom. It was an injustice as so many failed to reach out and pull him to safety.

Years later, after becoming a Christian, Gerry was once again deeply impressed to offer freedom to the oppressed, and he began to reach them with the Law of God. His story is simple and Biblically based; it is the story of the Ten Commandments. He communicates in such a warm, simplistic, and unassuming manner, that he brings a gift from God, written with the finger of God to all of those who will receive it. Gerry further conveys that God commanded that these laws hang on the walls, be written on the door posts and the forehead to be meditated upon day and night and hidden in the heart.

In the countries where Gerry travels, the people want this gift from God. They want the Ten Commandments and they want him to tell the story of Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. As they understand the message of salvation, they realize the freedom granted by the Laws of God and the covering that the blood of the Lamb provides for them. They embrace it with enthusiasm and heartfelt thanks as did all those in attendance at the meeting Saturday evening. Pastors Norman Rutzen and Orvil Stiles asked for God’s gracious presence and proclaimed the necessity and importance of the Word of God. Rachel Gilbert played a delightful Sax rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and led the Pledge of Allegiance, exemplifying the worship and patriotism of a nation under God. Singer Kimberly Beau beautifully vocalized the heart of An American Christian and presentations were made to those who so valiantly stood for the Ten Commandments and the Word of God in the public arena. Representative Bill Sali and his wife requested a picture with Gerry Mahn and were pleased with their framed print of God’s Laws. Everyone was given a very special gift: the Ten Commandments – written with the finger of God. The laws of God will hang on their walls in remembrance of all that God has done and the freedom he grants to each one. Everyone gladly received; none were ashamed of the Gospel.

As the doors continue to open for Gerry, he will follow the call to present a special gift, the gift from God – the Ten Commandments written with the finger of God to all who will receive.

Help put the Ten Commandments and Bibles into the hands of all people. You can make tax deductible contributions to Law by Choice for Freedom. P.O. Box 1296, Post Falls, ID 83854.

For more information about the Ten Commandments, view the website at:

www.keepthecommandmentsboise.com


By Colette Hardesty of Boise, Idaho

For a mere $10, I was given four informative workshops, two worshipful general sessions with a dynamic speaker, breakfast, lunch, all the snacks and drinks one could want, AND a bright red book bag. What a deal! “Hold Nothing Back! How Sacrificial Obedience Leads to Intimacy with God” was a women’s conference sponsored by the Utah-Idaho Southern Baptist Convention, in conjunction with Central Valley Baptist Church, on September 16-17, 2005. The conference was packed full of camaraderie, worship, celebration, and information.

Barbara Carmutt of the Georgia Baptist Convention was the theme interpreter. Barbara is a dynamic and motivating speaker who said that prayer is the key to intima cy with God. God desires to have a relationship with us; He wants us to know Him intimately; and in order to have an intimate relationship with God we must be obedient to the discipline of prayer. Obeying the discipline of prayer means we must be committed to praying; and commitment means sacrifice. We are busy, we are distracted, we make other things our priorities (i.e., family, job), but in order to have an intimate relationship with God we must spend time praying. Barbara said that during her prayer time she includes listening to worship music and praising God and Bible study.

Pastor Commentary

By Pastor David Hardesty, Crane Creek Baptist Church, Boise

A few weeks ago Anthony Harper, publisher of the Treasure Valley Christian News, came to me and said, “Pastor, we want the paper to have more of a local feel. We want local writers and ideas. You can

write...will you for us?” And being the wordsmith that I am, I drew upon all my powers of expression and asked him, “ ‘Bout what?”

He said I could write about whatever I want. Such a deal! So here I am. I hope you’ll enjoy reading my thoughts every month or two. Just don’t ask in advance what I’m going to say, because I don’t know. And neither does Anthony.

But to start I’d like to tell you what I think the Treasure Valley Christian News is all about. It’s not about music. It’s not about the 10 Commandments. It’s not about politics. Sure, you may be a Treasure Valley Christian and care about all those things, but they’re really just little pieces that fit around the edges of life’s jigsaw puzzle. You know, the parts you pay lots of attention to – like the straight pieces of the puzzle help you make the rest orderly – but not the focus of the picture.

And if we Christians get too excited about “THE NEWS!” we miss out on the main things, the old things, the things that Jesus said to focus on: love among the Brethren (and the Sistren, for that matter). The TVCN slogan is “Uniting Christians in Service to Our Communities” and it seems to me that fits pretty well with something our Lord mentioned one night: “By this shall all men know you are My disciples, if you have love one for another.”

It works like this. Today I had lunch with eight brothers in Christ. We all drove to where we met, some farther than others. Cascade, Fruitland, Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian, Boise, and Mountain Home were all represented. We met to share, to pray, and to eat. There was no musical or political agenda, or any agenda for that matter, except prayer. And eating (but that came second). After about two hours, the world’s problems were not solved (not that we really tried) and the price of gas had not gone down (not that we’d mind). All that had happened was that nine Christians drew closer to each other and to the Lord. We loved each other more. And that was enough.

For me, the Treasure Valley Christian News is a tool the Holy Spirit can use to let more of those moments happen. Because the Kingdom is about God’s people getting together for God’s purposes. Because the Kingdom of God is about loving the King, and loving the King’s kids. Because the Kingdom of God is among us, and it is best seen when it shines through us.

Thanks, Anthony, for this chance to share. And thanks to the rest of you for reading my meandering thoughts. Now go find another Treasure Valley Christian, and do some shining together!

For further information about Crane Creek Baptist Church in Boise, call 342-4798 or send an E-Mail to: [email protected]

“Hold Nothing Back! How Sacrificial Obedience Leads to Intimacy with God”

The workshops included such topics as basic evangelism, spiritually training children, being faithful and pure, how to study the Bible, and missions work in New Orleans and Saudi Arabia. Also included were a Spanish-speaking workshop, a workshop for 12-18-year-olds and one for 18-24-year-olds.

“Hands of Praise” is a team that expresses song through sign language, drama, dance, and interpretive movement to communicate songs and share the message of Christ. This team was inspiring in their interpretations, and their movements were fluid and dramatic. I especially enjoyed seeing the expressions of love on some of their faces as they “sang” to the Lord.

A part of Central Valley Baptist Church’s worship team led the singing time during the general sessions. It was a joy to worship with these beautiful voices and their talented pianist and Congo drummer.

Sometimes we attend seminars or conferences to get something out of them.

Sometimes we don’t attend seminars because we think we have “better” things to do or because we don’t think we’ll get anything from them. What I got out of this conference was the need to spend more time with God because God wants to have an intimate relationship with me, but if I don’t sit before God, He can’t communicate with me. Thanks to all the many gifted women who organized and presented this inspiring conference.

by Kevin Malveaux, Boise “In my Father’s house there are many mansions and if that were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2

Let’s Get Busy…Our time has come to be

about our Father’s business. Just as Jesus said in Luke 2:49, “…Wist they not, that I be about my Father’s business?” It is time for us to do something outside of the four walls of our physical church and help show the world that Christ is loving, caring, sharing, fixing, rejoicing, and changing lives, in the spiritual and also in the physical state. He has sent us as vessels to show people His light and love for this world; after all He is the Creator of all things.

We as Christians are born with a desire to help someone else in need but maybe we don’t know of an avenue to put our time into. Al-though, we see frequently on television the need is out there, we often times don’t act upon it. Well, here is an opportunity to avail yourself and take that step that you have always wanted to – that step of faith. We are in need of any gift that you may have, any talent that you would love to offer, we need YOU. Men, women, teens, and youth – let’s get together and unite on one accord to make a difference in our own community. Let’s show the Treasure Valley who and what God re-ally is – He isn’t a church but a God of Love.

Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat reaches out to low-income families who are living or working in the Treasure Valley already. Their housing need, willingness to partner (contribute sweat equity) and their ability to pay are evaluated as part of the application process. Once their home is completed, it is sold to them with a no-profit, no-interest mortgage (Exodus 22:25).

The vision of Habitat’s founder is for a ministry employing the “theology of the hammer,” where people from all walks of life come together to build houses with God’s people in need. It is only natural that church – Christ’s body in the world today – should be the primary partner of Habitat’s work. And it is not just Christian churches that are building houses and build-ing lives through Habitat. The participation of Jewish, Islamic and other faith bodies in Habitat’s work is growing due to those groups’ commitment to acting out their faith by helping their neighbors in need.

This organization builds, rebuilds and cleans up the community in various areas – maybe in your own neighborhood. They need volunteers: managers, leaders, financial savvy persons, handymen, cleaners, carpenters, and donators of both money and supplies. They also need people who can give time and give a little TLC to a community.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information on how you and your organization can help, contact Habitat for Humanity at (208) 331-2916 or by web address at www.hfhboise.org.

Habitat for Humanity

Picture above showing interior wall framing on a Habitat for Humanity house at 5910 Elmer St last fall. (an interfaith house project with multiple interfaith groups participating)


Hands of Hope Northwest, Inc. – MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTBy Liz Murtland, Nampa

Hands of Hope Northwest, Inc. is a faith based humanitarian organization located in Nampa, Idaho. The mission of Hands of Hope is to collect medical supplies and equipment and give them to those in great need.

We have two major areas of ministry. We ship medical supplies and equipment to Christian organizations in Developing Countries around the world. We have helped hospitals and clinics in many countries, including Guatemala, Venezuela, Indonesia, The Ukraine, The Philippines, Romania, Bulgaria, Haiti, Swaziland, Papua New Guinea, and others.

Another area of ministry is loaning wheelchairs, walkers, bath benches, etc. to those in the Treasure Valley and beyond. We receive referrals from home health agencies, hospital social workers, rehabilitation workers, and hospice organizations, etc. When clients do not qualify for financial assistance, have no insurance or cannot afford to purchase or rent the equipment, we are glad to loan the items to them. Currently we have approximately 125 pieces of equipment loaned in the community. Last year we estimated the rental value of the loaned items to be $25,000.00 allowing

Idaho Chooses LifeBy David Ripley, Boise

On Sunday, October 2nd, several hundred pro-Lifers from around the Treasure Valley gathered for the annual Life Chain along Milwaukee Avenue. This event provides a unique opportunity for pro-Lifers to confront the “Culture of Death” which seems to grip our nation.

The Treasure Valley Life Chain was part of a national phenomenon, in which Life Chains were held in some 1800 American cities.

This year’s event was organized by Idaho Chooses Life, and supported by Boise Area Respect Life, Community Church of the Valley, Calvary Chapel of Boise and St. Paul’s Youth Ministry.

Each year, the Lord brings us word of at least one miracle or opportunity for critical service. Some twenty-five thousand Idahoans pass through the Life Chain in the two hours, and many women are carrying babies in their womb. There are those still undecided as to whether they will recognize their baby’s right to live. Seeing a deep commitment to that principle helps mothers feel real support and encouragement. We know for a fact that several babies are alive today because of previous Life Chains.

This year’s event is particularly important as Planned Parenthood in Boise has entered the abortion business. Our information is that they are flying a Seattle abortionist into Boise once a week to abort children in the womb.

Boise already carries the distinction of being Idaho’s “Abortion Capital” – and Planned Parenthood’s decision to abort children through chemical and surgical

A container from Hands of Hope being down loaded in Papua New Guinea.

Life Chain in Boise

many people to have the needed items that they would have had to do without or had to do without other necessities to afford them.

Hands of Hope began as part of a local church missions program but quickly outgrew any space the church could allocate for this ministry. After moving from one borrowed space to another two years ago, we were able to occupy our own building thanks to the generosity of many individuals who came together to make it possible. We are located at 1201 S. Powerline Road in Nampa.

We accept medical items from clinics, doctor’s and dentist’s offices, hospitals, and individuals. When someone has had surgery or a family member has passed away we gladly accept the no longer needed equipment and unused medical items, the one exception is we cannot accept any medication.

We rely totally on contributions to operate and in 2004 our operational expense was at 3% of total income and gave away $1,000,000.00 in medical goods. We thank God for pouring out his blessings on us. We have The Prayer of Jabez on our wall and truly God continues to “enlarge our territory.”

Our contact information is: Phone: 461-1473; Mailing Address P O Box 161, Nampa, ID 83653 or via our web site at: www.hofhnw.org

Contributions are always welcome and will be used exclusively for ministry.

abortions into the second trimester can only mean more blood seeping into our land. With abortion now an official profit center for Planned Parenthood, we expect the abortion rate in Idaho to increase in coming years.

This situation is particularly dangerous given the lack of a Parental Consent Law in Idaho. (Federal Judge Lynn Winmill has blocked the law). Our daughters are easy prey for the Abortion Industry since there is no requirement that parents even be notified that their daughter is going to have an abortion.

To make matters worse – the State of Idaho is still not effectively enforcing the Informed Consent Law, which theoretically requires a 24 hour waiting period after they receive information about the risks and alternatives to abortion.

Your prayers and support are urgently needed as we build strategies for confronting these developments.

To get more information, give us a call at 344-8709. Or visit our website: www.IdahoChoosesLife.org

Vol. 3 No. 5 – November/December 2005“Uniting Christians in Service to our Communities”

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By Deb Garetti and Kara Murphy, Real Life Community Church, Nampa

NAMPA – Treasure Valley residents, who have felt compassion for the victims of the hurricane devastation occurring in the Southern United States in recent months, now have a way to get involved LOCALLY in helping some of these families rebuild their lives.

Begun as a Nampa citywide effort, the KATRINA SUNSHINE PROJECT has already expanded to include the entire Treasure Valley, and is a way for churches, businesses, and individuals to be a part of the solution.

Kara Murphy is the co-founder and spokesperson for the KATRINA SUNSHINE PROJECT. “The people of this Valley have big hearts,” she said, “and we are warm and welcoming to those in need. We are offering a way Treasure Valley folks can give with confidence to a local effort to see lives restored to normal in a wonderful area after extreme devastation.”

“All involved with the project are volunteers, so there is zero overhead – which means that every penny donated goes directly to the people in need. Many organizations and individuals out there are giving specific items or services. The KATRINA SUNSHINE PROJECT offers the complete package to a family willing to relocate.”

The Project includes:• Locating a CAR to be donated to each

family that relocates to the Treasure Valley.• Locating EMPLOYERS ready to hire

individuals from these families.• Raising FUNDS to help cover the costs of

rent, food, clothing, gas, car insurance, etc., until the families receive their initial paychecks.

• Choosing CHURCHES THAT WISH TO ADOPT A FAMILY and will furnish a home for them, provide emotional and practical support, and bring them Christmas presents this year.

The Project Committee is made up of mothers, an attorney, an accountant, representatives of area churches and businessmen and women of the Treasure Valley. Four churches have committed to adopting a family and their congregations will temporarily provide care and support.

Churches already on board are Real Life Community Church, Crossroads Community Church, Eagle Nazarene Church, and Boise Euclid Nazarene. Inquiries from other churches are welcome.

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS are essential to this project. These donations will provide the financial base for families as they begin new jobs and get back on their feet. An estimated $5,000 is needed for each person relocated to the Treasure Valley.

Real Life Community Church of Nampa has enthusiastically agreed to act as the umbrella under which this short-term project will operate. A special acco unt has been set-up at Farmers & Merchants Bank at the South Nampa Branch on 12th Avenue in Nampa for donations.

All donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE and all funds go toward meeting the needs of the adopted families.

For more information, call the Real Life office at (208) 465-1771 or Kara Murphy at (208) 461-9184 and view the Real Life Community Church web site: www.reallifecommunity.com

Treasure Valley Churches Join Together for ‘Katrina Sunshine Project’

account for human reproduction. He showed the incredible complexity in the developing placenta and the developing organs of the baby. The intricacy and sequential development in this reproductive process is trillions of times greater than all of man’s designed technology. The only rational conclusion is that an awesome God designed and created all of life, confirming the truth of the Bible. Dr. Menton’s Monday evening presentation on the intricacies and marvels of the human eye and ear captivated his audience of over 1,800. On Tuesday evening, Dr. Menton exposed the complete distortion of the 1925 Scope’s trial as portrayed in the Hollywood production of “Inherit the Wind.” This film and play is utilized in public high schools throughout America, and continues to indoctrinate students in a false perception of historical events.

On Monday morning, 2,000 children attended the K-6 morning session and 1,200 attended the 7-12th grade afternoon session.

BUDDY DAVIS - On Monday and Tuesday evenings, children ages 7-10 were delighted as Buddy Davis and his dinosaur friend ‘Levi’ taught children during the Creation Adventure Workshop. About 185 young students learned about fossils, dinosaurs, and what AiG calls “The 7 C’s of History.”

A dedicated core of volunteers sacrificially gave of their time, energy and talents to make this conference a reality. God bless them all!

Many post-conference emails were sent sharing how the Body of Christ was built up and large numbers of young people were challenged with the eternal truths of Genesis. Here is one person’s comments that especially touched our hearts: “The Boise AiG conference made my year. I was blown away by the reminders of how awesome of a God we do serve. It was life changing for me. I was touched that so many people came to hear about the Answers that are in Genesis… Ken’s last segment on Tuesday was by far what we all need to hear… My 9 year old asked if we could read these books at night along with the Bible before going to bed. Praise God.”

For more information about the Answers in Genesis ministry, view their web site: www.answersingenesis.org

For more information about the Foundations in Genesis of Idaho ministry, view their web site: www.figionline.com and call (208) 355-5353.

Answers in Genesis Continued from Front Page


By James Rush ManleyMission Aviation Fellowship started

construction of their new headquarters and worldwide support campus on the Nampa Municipal Airport in Nampa, ID with a Ground Breaking Ceremony September 8, 2005. Pictured from left to right are: Dennis Fulton, David Bills, Tim Cowles, Kevin Swanson, Tom Dale and Claude Leavitt.

Mission Aviation Fellowship celebrated their impending move to Treasure Valley with a ground breaking ceremony at Nampa Municipal Airport Thursday, September 8th. More than 200 people attended the event which marks the beginning of construction of MAF’s new, worldwide support center. Says Kevin Swanson, President & CEO, “God called MAF to overcome barriers in reaching the world for Christ. Because we hold that trust sacred we embarked on one of the most significant events in our history. Relocating MAF’s Headquarters from Southern California to Nampa, Idaho will greatly enhance our worldwide service to the poor, needy and lost.”

The afternoon’s activities included comments from President Swanson followed with an address by Nampa Mayor, Tom Dale, welcoming Mission Aviation Fellowship to Nampa. Mayor Dale praised the many people praying for this move and shares their excitement to see the answer become a reality. He thanked the entire community for opening the door and paving the way for this major relocation. On a personal note, he added that, as a private pilot who attended many MAF fly-in’s, he never had a clue that one day he would be welcoming MAF to Nampa.

Ground breaking was performed by Dennis Fulton, MAF’s Vice President - Relocation, representing MAF’s worldwide missionary staff; David Bills, Contractor, representing the contractors and tradesmen who will construct the new facilities; Tim Cowles, Chairman of the Idaho Friends of MAF, representing their network of volunteers; Kevin Swanson, representing the MAF Board of Directors; Tom Dale, representing the City of Nampa; and Claude Leavitt, retired missionary with CrossWorld (formerly Unevangelized Fields Mission), representing the missionaries and national church workers who use MAF services worldwide.

The ceremony concluded with Jim Halbert, Pastor of the Crossroads Community Church in Nampa, offering a prayer of dedication committing the new facilities to serving missionaries and national churches around the world. A buffet dinner followed.

The 9-acre site immediately adjacent to the airport has already received major access and utility improvements. The first shovels of turned dirt formally began the construction of the 18,000 square-foot, 2 story hangars that will house not only MAF’s US based training aircraft, but shops designed to provide advanced technical support to a fleet of more than 60 aircraft based in 23 countries. It will also include pilot training classrooms as well as an extensive parts ordering and shipping warehouse.

The 35,000 square-foot, single story office building, that will serve the bulk of MAF’s support center staff, is in the final steps of the design phase and will be ready for construction shortly. The campus will also include short-term lodging for missionary staff in training as well as an RV park for volunteers assisting MAF’s ministry at their headquarters.

One aircraft and 2 flight instructor pilots have been assigned to the Nampa airport for one week in October 2005 to further establish flight training routes and airstrips in the area. This will prevent interruption of the ongoing field preparation schedule when the flight training department relocates next year.

About a dozen families have purchased homes or started construction in Treasure Valley. The remaining families will follow during the next 9 months. MAF will physically move staff and equipment in 6 phases between July 7 and August 8, 2006.

For further information about MAF’s relocation to the Treasure Valley, view their web site at www.maf.org and contact:

Dennis Fulton, Vice President - Relocation4152 E. Amity Rd Suite 102Nampa, ID 83687(208) 468-0205 or, Ryle VanderVate, Chairman – Relocation CommitteeBox 3202Redlands, CA (909) 794-1151

Mission Aviation Fellowship Celebrate Nampa Ground Breaking


By Pastor Tri Robinson, Sr. Pastor, Vineyard Boise

The Neglected AssuranceOne evening at sixteen years of age, I found myself

sitting on the side of a mountain watching the sun set across the vast Mojave Desert. It is unusual for a teen to seek out a remote place like this, but I had deliberately gone there to find the answers to some of life’s deepest questions. I wanted to know if God existed, if creation was His doing, and if my life had purpose in it all. I had been raised in a Christian home and had some grasp of man’s assurances of the reality of God through scripture. I had read about the miracles of the Bible: how Christ’s birth, life, ministry and death had been accurately prophesied for thousands of years before his coming. I knew that Jesus had perfectly fulfilled every prophecy and how that it had been witnessed firsthand by the Apostles and recorded in the New Testament. That night, though, I was asking for more.

At that point in my life I was on the side of a mountain asking the most important question of the ages. I wanted to know for myself if God really existed, and if my life really mattered. Maybe it was because I was alone and sincerely asking real questions (and Jesus did say, “If you seek you will find”) – but on that evening as I looked across that breath-taking landscape before me, I came to the amazing reality that it was all true; God must exist. I recognized him in his creation! In the inspiration of the moment I found a small piece of paper and scratched a few words on it trying to communicate what I had discovered in my heart. Though I haven’t kept many mementos from my youth, I still have that particular piece of paper. The words on it are a bit flowery, and to be honest, I find myself a bit embarrassed to share them. For the sake of what God is asking me to communicate – here they are:

And the voices roared, “Too little proof,” and I replied, “I have broken from the dense pines, and there I have smelled the sap and grasped the earth. I have heard the silence and lifted my head to it and as far as I could see there was beauty; swift shadows of clouds on silver fields, the colored sunset, the jagged Sierras smothered into the endless deserts.” And now I say, “Haven’t I seen the face of the Lord?”

Years later, I read what Apostle Paul said about how God revealed himself through nature, and because of it man was without excuse from knowing him. In the first chapter of the Book of Romans, Paul wrote, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Paul told us that not only had God revealed himself through scripture and the witnessed ministry of Jesus, but he also revealed himself through nature. The environment is a major assurance to mankind of God’s existence and yet it is an assurance that has been overlooked and neglected in recent years by many Christians.

Environmental stewardship is God’s Commission to His People

Not only is the creation an assurance, but it is the biblical responsibility of God’s people. One of the first commands of God to mankind was to “Tend His garden.” After the great flood God made a covenant, not with Noah, but between himself, the earth and man. We refer to it as the covenant of the rainbow. God said, “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind.” [Gen. 9:13-15] The story of Noah and the flood serves as a foreshadow or picture of the redemption that would eventually come through Jesus. Remember, the Bible begins in a garden and ends in a restored garden. [Gen. 2 & Rev. 21] As we study the story of Noah and the flood we should ask ourselves the question: who and what were saved from destruction? It was faithful, God-fearing man and the creation. God

not only made a covenant with every living thing, but he commissioned man to have stewardship over it.

Stewardship requires responsibility. When the waters receded and the environment was restored God gave these instructions: “And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each man, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man.”

Not only are we commissioned to be stewards of the environment but we are commanded to value the sanctity of human life. As God’s people we are called to be “pro – the web of life;” that means all life.

Leading the way is the responsibility of the Christian Church

There are two kinds of truth. There is relative truth which states that everyone has their own truth. What is true for you is your truth, and what is true for me is my truth. This kind of truth is embraced by the majority of a non-believing society. Relative truth is unstable at best. Relative truth says, “If it works, then it must be true.”

On the other hand there is godly truth, which is absolute. It says that if it’s true, then it works. Truth is based on only one belief – and is true regardless of who believes it. It is based on the belief that the Bible is the Word of God. It testifies to the fact that there is one

God, the Creator of heaven and earth. Concerning the environment, we believe that

God not only created it – but also commissioned us to respect and care for it. It is our conviction that the worldwide church should embrace this biblical value and see themselves as ‘tenders of the Garden.’ Because Christians represent over one-third of the world’s population, environmental reformation would then become a reality.

Not only do we believe the environment is a responsibility shared by all Christians, but we also feel the Church can bring real, substantive change to it. It is essential that we do our part and ask God to take this value for his creation and spread it throughout the Body of Christ. Our efforts at Vineyard Boise to promote recycling, environmental awareness and take on environmental clean-up projects are some ways we can do this. It is God’s heart and desire that we care for his creation; I believe he is using this fellowship to establish a model for others to follow. Let’s set an example and “Tend the Garden” with diligence, conviction and great passion, asking God to bless our small beginnings.

There is so much more that can be said on this subject. I encourage you to visit our environmental website for more:

www.letstendthegarden.org.

The Environment – God’s Creation – Our Responsibility

Pastor Tri Robinson


BOOK REVIEWSCard Book Looks at CreativityBy Adam Graham, Garden City

Many of us think creativity is for a select few, but Christian Musician Michael Card disagrees in his book, “Scribbling in the Sand.”

The book gets its title from the story in the book of John where Jesus knelt and

wrote something in the sand in response to the Pharisees bringing him a woman who’d been caught in the act of adultery. Debate has always focused on what he wrote, but Card writes, “They ask what, without ever realizing the real question is why? It was not the content that mattered but why he did it. Unexpected. Irritating. Creative.”

Card takes us through various biblical stories and shows how people used creativity from Adam in the Garden, to the prophets, and the obscure Bezalel the son of Uri. Card draws lessons on Christian Creativity from each.

Card’s book features an excellent chapter on prayer that encourages Christians to listen for God’s voice in His Word, in Prayer, and through the events of our lives. Card also includes letters from five different Christian leaders on creativity that are worth the purchase price alone.

Card reminds us the greatest act of creativity is giving of ourselves to show forth God’s love. Thus, we all can be creative and have something to offer the body of Christ and our community. Card’s book offers a clarion call to realize our creativity and use it for the glory of God.

If Animals Could Talkby Marcia Bracy Yiapan, Nampa

If animals could talk, according to the German scientist Dr. Werner Gitt and his colleague Karl-Heinz Vanheiden, they would tell the world about their wonderful Creator’s ingenuity.

A sparrow explains why female birds lay eggs – because carrying them around inside them would make the birds too heavy to fly. Eggs are laid one per day but all start incubation together only when the mother begins her brooding. How she regulates their temperature is amazing, too. What about feathers? Next time you find one, examine it closely. Look for its many branches, rays, hooks and loops which enable it to broaden or contract for flying.

Whales tell us how they can live in both frigid Arctic and warm tropical waters. Did you know that they also travel down to the dark bottom of the ocean to dine on giant squid? Since they can stay submerged for an hour, do you conclude that they have humongous lungs? On the contrary, they have relatively small lungs. Why don’t they (being large mammals) get the bends as people do when they surface rapidly? The unique ways their bodies obtain and utilize oxygen, they explain, belie the idea of their having evolved from any other mammals. They even have noses on top of their heads. Dr.Gitt points out that these enormous and amazing animals are the only ones mentioned specifically in the Creation account in Genesis.

From the gigantic to the minuscule: we now hear from a firefly. It does its best to explain bioluminescence, which is shared by over 4000 creatures, but we are left with jaws agape. Because the firefly, unlike our electric lights, makes “cold” light with no heat at all, it chides, “You have to

By Dirk Bailey, BoiseChairman, Marriage Protection Alliance

The threat to marriage in IdahoOne man and one woman used to be the commonly

accepted definition of marriage in Idaho. Today, it is being challenged, and the sacred institution faces the same assault in Idaho that occurred in Massachusetts.

In 2003, the definition of two words changed the destiny of marriage forever in the state of Massachusetts. Those two words were “liberty” and “equality.” In a four-to-three split decision vote, the Massachusetts Supreme Court forced that state to become the first in the country to accept homosexual marriage.

These two words were all it took for four judges who were predisposed to the recognition of homosexual marriage to impose their will on millions of Massachusetts citizens. The Court declared: “The Massachusetts Constitution protects matters of personal liberty against government incursion as zealously, and often more so, than does the Federal Constitution, even where both Constitutions employ essentially the same language . . . . Limiting the protections, benefits, and obligations of civil marriage

to opposite-sex couples violates the basic premises of individual liberty and equality under law protected by the Massachusetts Constitution.”

Currently, nothing protects Idaho from the same future.

Idaho’s Constitution has the same type of provisions as that of Massachusetts. The first Article of the Idaho State Constitution declares: “All men are by nature free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are enjoying and defending life and liberty...”

Idaho is as vulnerable as Massachusetts to a few judges conscripting and twisting the notions of liberty and equality to their own ends.

Amend the Idaho Constitution to protect marriage

In order to prevent judges from twisting the principles of “liberty” and “equality” and imposing standards that the citizens and their legislators oppose, Idaho needs to amend its Constitution to clearly define “marriage” as being limited to the union of one man and one woman.

Amending the Constitution will ensure that the desires of the citizens of Idaho are not frustrated by the vote of just three judges. It will place an immovable foundation on the very definition of marriage. It will give due honor to the institution that has been the cornerstone of civilization for millennia.

The bill, currently under consideration for the 2006 legislative session, is simple. It reads:

“Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized in this state. This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status similar to that of marriage.”

How you can helpThe Marriage Protection Alliance (MPA) serves

to protect the traditional definition of marriage. MPA is a coalition of national, state, and local organizations, churches, and people working together to promote the marriage amendment in Idaho. Nationally, the Alliance Defense Fund and Focus on the Family have helped pass marriage initiatives in 11 states in 2004. As part of MPA, they have joined with Idaho churches and individuals to pursue this important goal.

We would appreciate the opportunity to include you and your church on our informational email bulletin list.

You will receive: 1. Background information on the history of the

effort. 2. Flyers for distribution in churches and among

secular neighbors.3. Timely information for contacting your

legislators when this issue is presented in our capitol.

Please visit the MPA website, where you can learn more and sign up to get involved:

www.marriageprotectionalliance.org or via E-Mail: [email protected] information you provide will be held in the

strictest confidence, and not given, sold, or rented to any other organization.

Protecting Marriage in Idaho

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By Debbie Castaneda, Boise

Who could draw™ over a hundred women to attend a daylong seminar on Writing God’s Answers? Boise’s own Christian writer, Robin Lee Hatcher. A recent retreat organized by Secon d Baptist Church featured sessions based on four of Hatcher’s books; The Forgiving Hour, The Shepherd’s Voice, The Story Jar, and Ribbon of Years. Just a sampling, for the well-know s. Her walk with Christ hasn’t been a smooth straightaway. Although she attended church growing up, it wasn’t until she reached her twenties that anyone pointed out her need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Robin hoped to be an actress rather than a writer and her initial commitment to Christ faltered as marriage, children, everyday life and then divorce took center stage.

Night after night, when her day job ended, Robin worked at her writing craft. As a single mom, she saved weekends for her daughters, but her writing demanded hours of isolation from her family. Publishing success came several years later with one award-winning book after another. But life success was delayed until Ms. Hatcher read a Francine Rivers’ book and renewed her commitment to Christ. Her writing changed as her his torical and women’s fiction were transformed into an avenue of ministry to believers.

At her seminar Robin spoke a message of forgiveness to Christians who have stumbled in their walk with Christ. Struggling Christians may find they can accept God’s forgiveness for sins committed before they knew Christ, but hang on to the guilt for sins committed afterwards. Although the floundering believer looks in the mirror and sees someone who has failed Christ, God views each Christian as righteous; a holy priest, a dearly ransomed precious possession, and a beloved child for all time.

“God sees us through the eyes of grace,” Robin reiterates at the close of her seminar. Quoting Max Lucado, she says, “He loves us just the way we are, but refuses to leave us there. He wants us to be just like Jesus.” “Live as people with a hope,” she entreats. “Dive into the river of life, the ‘faith life’ and swim.”

Robin should know. She’s gone from treading water to the butterfly stroke, a beautiful reminder of God’s perfect resurrection power at work in an imperfect Christian.

A complete list of her books and more biographical information are available at www.robinleehatcher.com.

Robin Lee Hatcher Seminar

TREASURE VALLEY TESTIMONIESAnn Doupont – Boise, Idaho

Raised in a religion that didn’t tell us how to be born-again, I left disillusioned at a young age. They taught that theirs was the only true religion, so I had nowhere to go but to the world. I became a teenage alcoholic and drug user.

In my early twenties I graduated to using hard drugs after meeting a criminal who became my boyfriend for 10 years – until finding him dead of a heroin overdose on our bathroom floor. During the time that I knew this man, I attempted suicide twice.

I attended a 12-step meeting once while he was still alive, but he was angry that I had gone, so I didn’t return to the meetings until after his death. I was desperate for help, and finally help for my recovery began at that very first meeting.

The year following his death I had my first of five mental breakdowns resulting in hospitalization. Later that year I was diagnosed as having manic depression, now more commonly known as “bipolar disorder.” The doctors said that I’d be on lithium medication for the rest of my life.

During one of the 12-step meetings I attended, a man called “Preacher Larry” talked about Jesus each time he spoke. That’s all I remember hearing. At the end of the meeting, I told him that I wanted Jesus in my life. Since I was shy at that time, I told him that I didn’t want to pray there in front of people. So we went to his car and I prayed, asking Jesus to come into my life.

I stopped drinking and using drugs through the 12-step programs I attended, and three years later I was fully freed from the medication that the doctors said I’d be on for the rest of my life.

E-Mail contact: [email protected]

Chris Johnson’s Living Nightmare by Kenna Kelley-ManningWitchcraft and Satanist rituals are neither harmless nor merely fictitious

entertainment to Chris. Back in the early 60s in Montana, after her father died, everything changed and chaos followed. Church membership ended and somehow Chris’ mother became involved in Satan worship. Edge of town bonfires, sacrifices, mutilations, rapes, beatings and torture of her six siblings and herself became the norm. Chris described, “I was a frequent offering, or one of my younger sisters was always there.” The children resorted to drinking and drugs, anything that made their frantic existence bearable, all the while maintaining school attendance throughout the years.

“There was always a house and food, but no concern over who just happened to wander into whose bedroom to do what with whom,” offered Chris. The children were passed around for the enjoyment of the warped, misled minds of her mother’s acquaintances. As the oldest, Chris was given an adult’s share of the responsibility, along with concern for the younger ones. One vivid, painful memory involves rescuing her eighteen-month-old baby sister from rape. They went through a long list of her mother’s husbands, boyfriends, and address changes until Chris escaped to her grandmother’s at sixteen.

When demon faces loomed at her during the night fear engulfed her life, and as siblings began committing suicide she knew she could be next. Chris barely hung on by 1993 after searching for peace through several failed marriages, affairs, therapists, and New Age religion. “Christianity, though, was only a crutch for weak people and the Bible a nice history book,” Chris thought. Then inexplicably, feeling on the verge of something incomprehensible, she began listening to Christian radio and purchased a Bible. One day, listening to Mary Did You Know, she found herself sobbing, overwhelmed with the realization that Jesus was real and so was His sacrifice! In that moment she gave her heart to the Lord.

The Lord led Chris to a tiny church where, for the first five years afterwards, she read nothing but the Word alone. “It was like breathing fresh air!” Chris describes. Layers of fear, pride, and unforgiveness were stripped away. “The programs and counselors served as temporary fixes but true healing and peace come only when you let Jesus be your Counselor. He’s abundantly faithful!” Chris exclaims. Feeling greatly blessed, having moved beyond her past, she claims II Corinthians 1: 3-4, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted.”

For further information, contact Kenna Kelley-Manning via her web site: www.templeandsword.com

If you would like to share your testimony of how JESUS has saved you and given you hope, please E-Mail your 300 word testimony including your phone number to: [email protected]

admit – your lamps are more like ovens than lights.” Yes, at best, only 10% of their energy becomes light.

A golden plover tells us how it makes the 4,500 km nonstop trip from Alaska to Hawaii in 88 hours. Failure would mean death, since the plover is a poor swimmer. It asks us, “How did I know that I had to put on 70 g [half its body weight] to get to Hawaii? Who told me to go there anyway...?”. It has “the wisdom” to fly in V formations like geese, which it considers a good example for us humans. Still, the feat leaves us utterly amazed. Gitt and Vanheiden also cover the aerobatic champ, the dragonfly, the eye’s lens, the earthworm, and coliform bacteria in their little book, which has been translated into French, Russian, Chinese and six other languages besides English. Read it as an act of worship. E-mail contact: [email protected]

If Animals Could Talk Continued from Page 8

Robin Lee Hatcher

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Since Our Beginning!Elijah and Amanda Booth, Chad Christensen, Bob and Patty Compton, Ken Cross, Carolyn Elfring, Roy and Kathy Evans, Jim Franklin, Steve and Christine Heimbigner, Glen Miles, Gloria (Pfost) Hansen, Jon and Judy Harmon, Glen Liberty, Dan Poole, Shirley Reed, John and Michelle Ring, Chuck Seldon, Bonnie Stogdill, Clarence Tromburg, Kat Walker, Marcia Yiapan.

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See You At The Pole 2005Treasure Valley Students Rally For Prayer at School Flag Poles

Hundreds of Christian students across the Treasure Valley called out to God September 21 as they participated in the 16th annual See You at the Pole™ – National Day of Student Prayer. God’s promise in Jeremiah 33:3 was the theme verse this year: “Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” From stories that were received from all 50 states and countries on five continents, it was clear that students were claiming that promise for real-life issues in their world.

Prominent in the prayers of many teenagers was the recovery of victims of Hurricane Katrina.

In the evening at Cole Community Church in Boise, students from the various Treasure Valley schools gathered together to celebrate and share their memories of their prayer times at their schools.

See You at the Pole 2006 is September 27, moving to the fourth Wednesday of September.

For more information about See You At The Pole, view their web site at: www.syatp.com. Also, take the time to adopt your school for Christ at www.everyschool.com.

For more Treasure Valley Teens information, visit:

www.treasurevalleyteens.com

JESUS is GOD the SON(CREATOR of the Universe and all Life!)

Hebrews 1:2-3 NIV2 ...in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.Hebrews 3:3-4 NIV3. Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.4. For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

THE SAVIOR (GOD in human form) born of the Virgin Mary

Matthew 1:23 NIV“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” – which means, “God with us.”Isaiah 9:6 NIV“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”John 8:23-24 NIV23. But he continued, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.24. I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am [the one I claim to be], you will indeed die in your sins.”John 14:6 NIVJesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

No other person can save you or giveyou hope and eternal life.

How to know JESUS as yourpersonal Savior:

The only document on earth that is a reliable source for knowledge on who JESUS is or who GOD the FATHER is, is the Holy Bible. If you would like to know JESUS as your personal Savior from sin, pray the following prayer followed by studying The Holy Bible and get involved with a local Christian church.Pray this sincere prayer, meaning it with allyour heart, and God will give you eternal life, right now!“Dear Lord, I am a sinful person who needs You. I turn from my sins and surrender my heart and life to You, right now. Save me dear God and make me Your child. Thank You for coming to Bethlehem, and for dying for me to pay for my sins. Help me to live for You all the rest of my life.” AmenIf you would like to talk to someone further about how to begin a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, please call toll free 1-888-NeedHim and view the website:

www.NeedHim.org

Why Am I Here? How Do I Beat ThisLoneliness? What Makes My Life So Hard?Where is That One Special Relationship?

Who is Jesus?


StryperIn ConcertOctober 16

By Judy Repp

One of the first alternative music style Christian bands, Stryper, appeared in concert at the Big Easy Concert House on Sunday, October 16. Three of the four original band members are part of the Stryper Reborn national tour this fall. Stryper stands for Salvation Through Redemption Yielding Peace and Isaiah 53:5, “by His stripes we are healed” appears with their logo.

When I heard they were coming to Boise, I dug out an old album, “To Hell with the Devil” that I owned. I wasn’t necessarily a Stryper fan nearly 20 years ago when this album was released, so I went to the concert mostly out of curiosity – to find out if they still sounded and looked the old Stryper.

Although they had up-dated their appearance, lead singer Michael Sweet and his band sounded much the same as the music they were known for in the eighties. The music was loud and words barely discernable, but the relatively small, aging crowd knew Stryper’s music and appreciated the repertoire of old hits. The encore brought their most well-known hits, “To Hell with the Devil” and “Soldiers Under Command,” which the crowd thoroughly enjoyed. Michael also prayed a beautiful prayer at the end, which left no doubt that their faith was right-on.

When I first began attending Christian rock concerts which had an altar call, I had trouble understanding the happy-no tears repentance atmosphere, but I came to realize that God has many methods to draw people to him. I remember thinking the same thing at the Stryper concert: while this particular style of music doesn’t necessarily minister to me, God can use many types of music and any atmosphere to allow his people to worship Him.

For more information, view the Stryper web site: www.Stryper.com

By Colleen Donahue, Founder, CEO, RN, and Pastor of Arise and Rebuild Ministries “ARM” (native Idahoan from Meridian)

In 1995, as I stood on top of Smokey Mountain in the Philippines, the worlds largest garbage dump with over 40,000 people living on it, my heart welled up with compassion and a vision I’d had years before was redefined. The humidity, the living conditions, the strong aromas and my thoughts of multiplying microbes under my feet were almost overwhelming. Despite all conditions, Mary Frances and I, both RN’s worked ‘hand-in-hand’ reaching out to these neglected and hopeless Filipino people near Manila, Philippines with Mercy Ships / Youth with a Mission. Bible Studies, medical clinics and sharing the Love of Jesus is all we could offer.

In 1996, I returned to the northern Philippines to follow what was on my heart – to set up an outreach ministry to the extremely poor, neglected, abused, orphaned and abandoned children and forgotten families. As a teenager, the Lord had given me a vision about ‘a rural place in Asia that would become the HOME for many neglected children.’ A place with love, care, gardens, animals, a school, church and a medical clinic in the countryside.

Every year I’ve returned and stayed in the Philippines. Constantly praying and looking at the land asking Jesus ‘where is the land for a HOME?’ You see, as a foreigner reaching out to the Filipino children, I felt I was able to do so little. Adoption was too expensive for me. So I worked in the USA, and sent money to begin a ‘Feeding Program.’ This gave the starving kids something to eat, when they had nothing. Songs of Jesus’ love for them and Bible stories filled the outreach.

I began to understand that in the Philippines, if you don’t have an education, it is hard to get out of your situation. Example: you have to have 2 years college before you can apply at McDonald’s. My hard earned nursing money became more stretched as I would

support various kids to attend public school. Here in the Philippines, you are allowed to attend after you have uniforms, school supplies and of course pay all the school dues upfront. I sought the Lord about how to help solve this problem. I began to see I had been selfish, in helping the kids. I needed to tell others in the USA about the needs and how they could be involved.

The ‘School /Health Sponsorship Program’ evolved in 1998, and continues today to assist kids and even a few college students in school. This program only assists the parents or caregiver partially with uniforms, backpack, shoes, school supplies, some medical/dental assistance. Through this program, hope has entered the heart of each sponsored child.

Please understand, that we help kids that wouldn’t

have a chance to attend school. Some sponsors have come and visited their child. Won’t you allow you heart to involve a needy child?

In 2002, the Lord opened doors for a second church to be founded. Aida, a native Filipino and I are devoted to reaching the unwanted and forgotten in Asia. The ministry outreach is held outside under a tin roof. In 2003, ‘love gifts’ from folks like you allowed the purchase of about 1/2 acre, and putting in a well and electricity. The land has been cleared and replanted with fruit trees and vegetables. These help to feed the poor farming and mountainside raised children. Our hope soon is to build a ‘HOME for Orphaned & Abandoned Kids’, and a Multi-Purpose Center (this would be used for church, eating, school assistance, etc.). We are contacted often to take kids, but have no more space to house them. Currently we have 4 abandoned girls living with us, one has cerebral palsy.

Several of the kids need a monthly sponsor. For only $25.00 a month you can give hope to the heart of a child! Concerning the HOME, local workers are available for hire. We just need the materials and funding. We are asking if you’ll Pray and ask Jesus for direction. You may email us at: [email protected] or call: 208-888-2779 or write:

ARISE and REBUILD MINISTRIES c/o Colleen Donahue P.O. Box 1332 Van, Texas 75790All love gifts and donations are tax deductible under

our 501(c)(3).Thank you, and Jesus does love you!

“Where is my Home?”

RM overseers, Colleen Donahue and Pastor Aida Martin work side-by-side, hand-in-hand to be YOUR ARM of LOVE to these children.

CONCERT REVIEW

Casting CrownsBy Jeff Eastman, Boise

Less than a year ago, Casting Crowns appeared at the Taco Bell Arena as the opening act for Steven Curtis Chapman. To anyone who saw that concert, it should come as no surprise that they are already out on their own tour, and they’re changing lives in the process.

The change came to Boise on October 10, 2005 as Casting Crowns appeared with Josh Bates, Building 429 and evangelist Tony Nolan. Lead singer Mark Hall, who writes the songs for Casting Crowns, shared some of the experiences from which his songs were born. Some of them are based on his experience as a youth pastor. Some of them are based on his outlook in certain areas of life. But all of them contain the passion that Casting Crowns has become known for.

As the audience sang along, Hall delivered messages about praising God in the midst of our storms, the importance of family, overcoming the fear of witnessing to loved ones, and many other areas Christians struggle with. One very poignant song entitled “Love them Like Jesus” shared the message that when people are hurting, they don’t need someone with all the answers. They just need someone who will just love them and be there for them. Song after song contained similar message about very relevant topics.

Still, despite all the great music from Casting Crowns, as well as opening acts Josh Bates and Building 429, the best was yet to come. Evangelist Tony Nolan took the stage and delivered a powerful, no-nonsense message about the fact that all of us will spend eternity in either heaven or hell. Nolan held no punches as he shared with the audience

the need each and every one of us has for a Savior. After the message, he asked the audience to bow for a word of prayer and led many people to the Lord. After the prayer, he asked those who had prayed the prayer to stand. All around me people began standing up, and a loud applause broke out from the rest of us as we welcomed the newcomers into the family. The celebration continued as Casting Crowns came back out and finished up the evening with more wonderful, inspiring music, including one encore.

For those of us who were there, the memories will never fade. For those who weren’t there...well, you’ll just have to wait until the next time Casting Crowns comes to Boise.


ADVERTISINGADVERTISE ALL your Christian events & resources for FREE in our Christian Resources & Events Guide. See our web site and send your information to: [email protected] or call 208-377-3568.

BIBLE STUDIESBible Study Fellowship(Locations in the Treasure Valley)For more information, call 1-877-273-3228 (toll free) Web Site: www.bsfinternational.org

COUNSELINGCan’t afford the high cost of mental health care?Trained Christian counselors are available to help you with any of the following issues: marriage, family and individual relationships, substance abuse and other addictions, depression, anxiety. Sliding fee scale available.For more information, call Dr. Harper in Boise at 658-8013.and view the following web site: www.harpercounseling.com

HELP WANTEDAdvertising Representative Wanted for Treasure Valley Christian Newspaper. Financial income for this position is based on commission. For more information, call Dr. Anthony Harper at (208) 377-3568 or E-mail your resume and personal testimony to: [email protected] here to view the Treasure Valley Christian News web site.

CHIROPRACTIC Office Manager. Must be multi tasking, high energy, self starter, confident, mature, dependable, Health minded, exceptional people skills for long term, FT career. Only mail resume to: Box 292, 10400 Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83709.

NEWS REPORTERSNews reporter interns to cover local Christian news events for Treasure Valley Christian News and the Treasure Valley Teens newspaper in Boise, Idaho. These positions may qualify for high school or college internship credit - consult your high school or college advisor. For more information, call Dr. Harper in Boise at (208) 377-3568 & via E-Mail at: [email protected] See the TVCNews web site: www.tvcnews.org

NOW HIRING! Dinners Ready is a food prep business, which helps customers assemble a month of meals. We are looking for friendly, outgoing people to create a fun experience for

our busy customers. The job requires food prep, cleaning, and assisting customers as they prepare their meals.Hours: Part time/flexible. Pay: Starts at $8/Hr. Days Open: Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, contact Jeff at (208) 484-6153 or send an E-mail to: [email protected] available part time: Possible small group of Home-Schoolers or Christian-Schoolers. Tech Writing, Math, Electronics, Science and Health-Diets. Can use my home for Lab-classes. Low Fee. Electrical Engineer-Consultant-Teacher, Bill (208) 893-5067.

EDUCATIONHOME-SCHOOL HELPHome-School help from a teacher and mother of two adult home-grown kids and their big brother. Don’t give up until you call me! Pay me whatever you can or think I’m worth. For more information, call Marcia Yiapan, B.A. History/Art, UCLA. Phone 208-466-9794.

FUNDRAISINGFundraising Is Fun! Earn high income and help your community at the same time Enhanced Fundraising Systems can design a program for any sized non-profit organization. Ask for special custom features! E-mail us for a FREE 6-page PDF report at [email protected] or [email protected] Call (208) 333-7711 and view our web site at: www.enhancedfundraising.com

MOVIES‘LUTHER’ - 2004 DVD available free at the Boise Public Library, Meridian Libray, Star Public Library or via inter-library loan. Starring Sir Peter Ustinov as Frederick the Wise (Tetzel-villian in Spiderman II). Click here for more information‘TIME CHANGER’ 2002 DVD available at Public Libraries. Starring Gavin MacLeod. For more information, click here-.

MUSIC LESSONSViolin and Viola Teacher Beg. - Int.32 yrs. Teaching Experience. Music Ed Degree, Professional PerformerCall Diana in SE Boise 426-0685.

PERSONALSNice, middle-aged Christian woman, who is going places, seeks counterpart for the journey. Particulars provided by email when you supply yours. [email protected]

OFFICE RENTALSGreat location for your office in a quiet neighborhood with a great view overlooking Boise. If you are a new business owner or a current business looking for an affordable office space, call Bob Cook at 407-0870 or 322-7769 at the Mountain View Professional Building or stop by their office at 2309 N. Mountain View Drive in Boise, Idaho. Click here for a view of the building and other information.

One 1200sf office space scheduled to be remodeled. A potential tenant may have input in to layout and colors. The office is located in a LOD (office) zoning. It is an independent building and therefore your identity will not be lost in a strip mall. The office has excellent exposure on Overland Road. Please call 870-7968 for more details.

ROOMMATES WANTEDLooking for clean/responsible female roommate ages 21-27 to share three bedroom/2.5 bath duplex close to BSU, greenbelt, and more! Dishwasher, washer/dryer, internet. available asap.841-4319 or 363-0503 (leave a message)E-mail: [email protected]

Looking for responsible female roomate to share Apt. & expenses. Plan to move to Meridian ASAP. Call Christy at 387-6624 lv msg. Hope to hear from you soon!

SCRAPBOOKINGCHERISH FAMILY MEMORIES with scrapbooking---religious themes---scrapbooks---albums---photo frames---cards. Marianne would love to help you. Come to It’s All About Me! scrapbooking store. 2615 Kootenai---just off Vista Avenue in Boise. Phone 387-2767. Website www.scrapbookwithmarianne.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESVolunteers needed to distribute the Treasure Valley Christian News to churches and other Treasure Valley locations between Mountain Home and Ontario, Oregon. For more information, contact:Rev. Anthony HarperTreasure Valley Christian NewsBoise, IdahoPhone 377-3568E-Mail: [email protected]

CLASSIFIEDSClassified ads are $5 per line with 30 characters per line (do not count spaces).

Send your ad via email to: [email protected] Call 377-3568 to place your ad!

By David Hollander, Boise. Release Date: December 9, 2005 Genre: Fantasy Cast: Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, AnnaPopplewell, William Moseley, Rupert Everett, Ray Winstone, Dawn French withLiam Neeson (as the voice of Aslan) and Jim Broadbent Director: Andrew Adamson Based on the book by: C.S. Lewis Screenplay by: Ann Peacock and Andrew Adamson and Christopher Markus &Stephen McFeeley (credit not final)Producers: Mark Johnson, Philip Steuer Executive Producers: Andrew Adamson, Perry Moore

C.S. Lewis’ timeless adventure THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE follows the exploits of the four

Pevensie siblings – Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter – in World War II England who enter the world of Narnia through a magical wardrobe while playing a game of ‘hide-and-seek’ in the rural country home of an elderly professor. Once there, the children discover a charming, peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs and giants that has become a world cursed to eternal winter by the evil

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

White Witch, Jadis. Under the guidance of a noble and mystical ruler, the lion Aslan, the children fight to overcome the White Witch’s powerful hold over Narnia in a spectacular, climactic battle that will free

Narnia from Jadis’ icy spell forever. The film marks the first live-action directorial effort

for New Zealander Andrew Adamson (the Oscar®-winning “Shrek,” “Shrek 2”), who also co-wrote the screenplay adaptation with Emmy Award-winner Ann Peacock (HBO’s “A Lesson Before Dying”) and scribes Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely. The film is produced by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Mark Johnson and Philip Steuer.

To bring his dazzling vision to the screen, Adamson has secured the talents of Oscar®-nominated cinematographer Donald M. McAlpine, ASC, ACS, Oscar®-nominated production designer Roger Ford, seasoned costume designer Isis Mussenden, film editors Sim Evan-Jones and Jim May and composer Harry Gregson-Williams.

For more information about The Chronicles of Narnia, view the website: www.narniaweb.com or www.narniaresources.com


THE TREASURE VALLEY’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE CHRISTIAN RESOURCE GUIDE INCLUDING:CHURCH WEBSITES • BIBLE STUDIES • SUPPORT GROUPS • CONCERTS • SHELTERS • COUNSELING • FOOD BANKS • MEDIA

POST ABORTIONSilent No More Awareness GatheringFor those who have suffered the effects of abortion.Barbara J. Gough – Associate DirectorGeneration Life(208) 713-5155 or (208) 377-1477 x 132Email: [email protected]:www.silentnomoreawareness.org

BIBLE STUDIESBible Study Fellowship(Locations in the Treasure Valley)For more information, call (877) 273-3228Website: www.bsfinternational.org

BOOK STORESAspen Grove Book Store490 East Lane, #3, Ontario, Oregon(541) 889-2998The Book Cellar4950 N. Bradley St., Garden City 83714(208) 377-1477Calvary Chapel Book Store123 Auto Drive, Boise, Idaho(208) 376-6917For Heaven’s Sake212 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell, Idaho(208)459-3178Family Christian Stores8085 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho(208) 375-8180 or (800) 521-2264Nampa Christian Book & Supply517 12th Ave. Road, Nampa, Idaho(208) 467-9400

CHRISTIAN BUSINESS GROUPSChristian Women’s Club(Bible Study & Fellowship)Owyhee Plaza Hotel1109 Main Street, Boise, Idaho(208) 938-1068International Fellowship of Christian BusinessmenThursdays at Noon Meeting at Louie’s Restaurant620 W. Idaho, Boise, Idaho(208) 375-6932 (evenings)Aglow InternationalA Network of Caring Women(208) 342-2988

CHURCHESTreasure Valley Church WebsiteDirectory

Website: www.tvcnews.org/churches.htm

COUNSELING Ask Dr. Harper??A counseling ministry serving individuals and families dealing with substance abuse issues, marriage and family relationship problems, and anger management, on a sliding fee scale. Call Dr. Anthony Harper at (208) 658-8013 or email him [email protected], or see his website: www.harpercounseling.comVineyard Boise Counseling CenterFees are based on a sliding scale and some insurance companies are accepted. For an appointment, contact Joe IngraoVineyard Christian Fellowship4950 N. Bradley, Boise, Idaho(208) 377-1477Biblical/Spiritual CounselingCounselors available to pray with men, women, and couples in need.Appointments can be made through the church office at:Grace Chapel, 1422 N. Eldorado, Boise(208) 375-5515

CREATION RESEARCHFoundations in Genesis of Idaho, Inc.(208) 355-5353Website: www.figionline.com

DIVORCE CAREDivorce CareEagle Christian Church, Eagle, Idaho(208) 286-0879

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Community Christian Center202 E. 42nd Street, Garden City, Idaho(208) 375-3921TVCCSA Inc./Community Ministry Center3000 Esquire Drive, Boise, Idaho(208) 378-7774Operation Love Center11829 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho(208) 375-3226

MARRIAGEFamily Life A Ministry of Campus Crusade for ChristLeland & Peggy Cantrell (208) 323-2706Marriage Ministries, International(University of The Family)

Boise, IdahoFor more information, call Glen and Laura Samuelson(208) 322-0546E-mail: [email protected]: www.marriage.org

MEDIAMission Media, Inc.Boise, Idaho(208) 322-9090 (800) HOW-TO-GOWebsite: www.missionmedia.com

MEDICAL CLINICSVineyard Medical Clinic4950 N. Bradley St., Boise, Idaho(208) 377-1477Genesis World Mission215 W. 35th, Garden City, Idaho(208) 384-5200

PRISON MINISTRY

Prison Fellowship (serving Idaho)For more information, call Todd Konvalin(208) 841-3463

PRO LIFE ISSUESIdaho Chooses Life P.O. Box 8172, Boise, Idaho(208) 344-9709Contact David RipleyE-mail: [email protected]: www.idahochooseslife.orgGeneration Life4950 N. Bradley St., Boise, Idaho(208) 377-1477 (extension 132)E-mail: [email protected]: www.generationlife.net

PREGNANCY CARELifeline Pregnancy Care Center1323 12th Ave. S., Nampa, Idaho(208) 466-4000

RADIO STATIONSAir1 ( 89.1 and 98.7 FM )Website: www.air1.comKTSY ( 89.5 FM )Website: www.895ktsy.orgKBXL/KSPD (94.1 FM and 790 AM )Website: www.myfamilyradio.comKBGN ( 1060 AM )Website: www.kbgnradio.comEffect Radio ( 95.7 FM )Website: www.effectradio.com

RELIEF ORGANIZATIONSWorld Relief - Treasure Valley (helping refugees)6702 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho(208) 323-4964

Salvation ArmyEmergency & Seasonal Food Assistance1015 Chicago, Caldwell, IdahoWebsite: 459-2011

RELIGIOUS OUTREACHThrough The MazeWebsite: www.mazeministry.com

SCHOOLSBoise Bible CollegeBoise, Idaho (208) 376-7731Website: www.boisebible.eduBoise Christian SchoolsBoise, Idaho (208) 342-4529Website: www.boisechristian.orgBoise Valley Adventist School925 N. Cloverdale Rd., Boise, Idaho(208) 376-7141E-mail: [email protected]: www.bvas.orgCharnock Institute of the BibleDonnelly, Idaho (208) 325-3282Website: www.charnockedu.comCole Valley Christian SchoolsMeridian, Idaho (208) 898-9003Website: www.cvcsonline.orgCovenant AcademyBoise, Idaho (208) 377-2385Website:www.covenantacademy.comFoundations AcademyBoise, Idaho (208) 323-3888Website: www.foundationacademy.orgGem State Adventist AcademyCaldwell, Idaho (208) 459-1627Website: www.gemstate.orgGrace Christian AcademyNampa, Idaho (208) 442-1889E-mail: [email protected] AcademyGreenleaf, Idaho (208) 459-6346Website: www.greenleafacademy.orgMaranatha Christian SchoolBoise, Idaho (208) 377-0423Website: www.maranathachristian.netNampa Christian School sNampa, Idaho (208) 466-8451Website: www.nctrojans.orgNorthwest Nazarene University623 Holly Street, Nampa, Idaho(208) 467-8011 Website: www.nnu.eduTeen Challenge11828 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho(208) 375-4636E-mail: [email protected]


Resources & Events Guide Continued from page 15

RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS

World Relief - Treasure Valley(helping refugees)6702 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho(208) 323-4964

Salvation ArmyEmergency & Seasonal Food Assistance1015 Chicago, Caldwell, IdahoWebsite: 459-2011

RELIGIOUS OUTREACH

Through The MazeWebsite: www.mazeministry.com

SHELTERS

Boise Rescue Mission (for men)PO BOX 1494, Boise, ID 83701(208) 343-2389E-mail: [email protected]: www.boiserescuemission.org

ChrysalisWomen’s Transitional Living, Inc.500 W. Idaho, P O Box 7494, Boise, ID(208) 424-1323

City Light (for women)For more information: (208) 343-2389E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.boiserescuemission.orgLighthouse Rescue Mission (for men)472 Caldwell Boulevard, Nampa, Idaho(208) 461-5030

SINGLES

Source MinistryBoise First Nazarene ChurchEagle Road (between Ustick & McMillan)(208) 412-3909Website: www.sourceboise.com

Single With ChristBible study, prayer, and fellowship activitiesfor single adults. For more information,contact Connie at (208) 286-0879

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

LOVE INC.(Love In The Name of CHRIST)providing assistance to those in needNampa, Idaho(208) 466-7810

World Relief - Treasure Valley(helping refugees)6702 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho(208) 323-4964

Salvation ArmyEmergency & Seasonal Food Assistance1015 Chicago, Caldwell, Idaho(208) 459-2011

Ministry for Life-Controlling Issues1210 N. Middleton Rd., Nampa ID 83651(208) 467-7116Email: [email protected] Lane Christian Church2511 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, Idaho(208) 888-3101

I.M.P.A.C.C.T., Intercessory MomsPraying and Claiming Christ for Teens.ParkCenter Assembly of God Church270 East Pennsylvania, Boise, Idaho(208) 336-1925

Overcomers Outreach Support Group(for substance abuse and other lifecontrolling problems)Caldwell First Baptist ChurchCaldwell, Idaho(208) 459-4614Email: [email protected]

General Recovery Group for Men andWomen (for addictions)31 S. Midland Blvd., Nampa, Idaho(208) 938-4178Website: www.getrealministry.org

Women’s 12-Step Recovery GroupThursdays @ 7:00 p.m.Oregon Trail Church of God in CaldwellFor more information call our churchoffice at 454-0736. Office hours are 9:30-1:30, Monday through Friday.

OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS

Addictive Behaviors Support GroupCome and seek the healing power ofJesus in the areas of your life that aredamaged. As Jesus heals your past Hewill free you from your addictive behaviors.Child care available if we are notifiedahead of the need.Cloverdale Church of God375 S Cloverdale Road, Boise. ContactPeggyAnn Simonet, M.A., 602-4676, orFAX 375-3224, or [email protected]

Alzheimer’s Faith Based support group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month.First Presbyterian Church950 West State St., Boise, room 501JoAnn (208) 344-3441

Christian Writers of Idaho meets the2nd Tuesday of January through May,and Sept. through Nov., at the HillviewUnited Methodist Church, 8525 UstickRoad, Boise. For more information, email:[email protected].

Griefshare Recovery SeminarGriefshare features nationally recognizedexperts on grief recovery topics.For more information, please callPastor Amy(208) 375-1328Northview Family Worship Center7540 Northview, Boise, ID (The Domes)

Christian Motorcyclists AssociationEveryone welcome. For information onmotorcycle rides, call Les Pritchett withthe Snake River Valley Christian Crusers at (208) 452-6270 (Fruitland, Idaho) or Mike McLain with the R Wheels R His at (208) 376-1936 (Boise, Idaho). Website: www.cmausa.org.

Writers Guildmeets on the last Saturday of eachmonth. For more information, call Mindiat (208) 387-0678.

YOUTH

Ask Josh (McDowell)Biblical advice on teen issues(972) 907-1000Website: www.josh.org/askjosh

Go B.I.G. (Go Believing In God)Website devotions and Godly adviceforums for teens(208) 363-0503Website: www.gobigtoday.com

Treasure Valley TeensWebsite for teen resources and events(208) 377-3568Website: www.treasurevalleyteens.com

TimeZone Youth CenterAfter school programs for youth includingskateboarding, also educational classes.Bobbie Trenckmann, Director1408 State Street, Boise, ID 83702(208) 388-8406Website: www.TimeZoneYouthCenter.org

Young LifeWebsite: www.younglife.org

SPORTS MINISTRY

Fellowship of Christian AthletesSports Ministry for Colleges, High Schools and Middle Schools in the Treasure ValleyFor more information, call 697-1051 and view their web site: www.fca.org

SUPPORT GROUPS

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSA non-denominational Christian CancerSupport Group meets every Tuesday at noon at the Caldwell Free MethodistChurch, 3320 S Montana Ave, Caldwell.“Don’t travel this road alone. It’s notmeant to be a Solitary Journey”. Bringyour lunch and join us for a time of sharing,learning and support for one another.(208) 459-1821

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS

Divorce Recovery GroupLeader: Jeff & Joanne Brown(208) 887-3988

SEXUAL SUPPORT GROUPS

Pure Warrior Ministries, Inc.(dealing with pornography)PO Box 190297, Boise, ID 83719(208) 322-7006Fax: (208) 322-0263E-mail: [email protected]: www.purewarrior.org

Free Indeed (a Christian support groupfor women who are dealing with sexualabuse issues)Trinity Fellowship300 N Latah, Boise, Idaho(208) 384-1941

SUPPORT/RECOVERY

Pure WordCalvary Chapel123 Auto Drive - Lobby, Boise, Idaho(208) 321-7440Call for other meeting [email protected]: www.calvarychapelboise.org

12 Step Workbook GroupDrop-ins welcome!Vineyard Christian Fellowship4950 N. Bradley, Boise, Idaho(208) 377-1477

Ministry for Life-Controlling IssuesVision Bible Church221 W. Main St, Marsing ID 83639(208) 896-5407

Celebrate RecoveryVineyard Boise4950 N. Bradley, Boise, Idaho 83714For more information call 208-377-1477

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

KJV Isaiah 9:6

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November/December 2005 & January 2006 EventsNOVEMBER Tuesday November 1 - 7:00 PMPetra Farewell Tour with Farewell JuneNorthwest Nazarene University (Brandt Center)Nampa, IdahoFor more inf ormation, call 509-326-4501 and view the Petra web site: www.petraband.comSaturday November 5 - 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.The Women’s ConferencePark Center Assembly of God270 E. Pennsylvania St.Boise, ID 83706Cost: $10:00 if registering by Oct. 19$12:00 after Oct. 20Contact: Park Center Assembly 336-1925Vicky or Pastor TimSaturday November 5 - 2:00 PMThomas Kinkade Ambassador Light TourAs a gift to you, Thom will personally HAND-SIGN your limited edition canvas purchased for this event!Location: Hilton Garden Inn7699 W. SpectrumBoise, Idaho(across the street from the Edwards Theatre complex)To register and for more information, call (208) 321-2797 and view the Thomas Kinkade web site: www.thomaskinkade.comTuesday November 8 - 7:00-9:00 p.mBoise City Council ElectionThe 2005 General Election will be held November 8, 2005 for City Council seats 2, 4, and 6. For further information regarding Boise City Elections, click here or call the Boise City Clerk at (208) 384-3710 or contact via e-mail: [email protected] November 8 - 7:00-9:00 p.mChildren’s Author Kristiana Gregory To Speak To Christian Writers of Idaho in the library of the Hillview United Methodist Church, 8525 Ustick Road, Boise. Her books can be found at Barnes&Noble, Borders, and Family Christian Bookstore in Boise. To learn more, visit her website: http://kgregorybooks.comFor those who wish to join after visiting a couple of times, membership is $24 a year. Admission for visitors is free. Contact [email protected] for more information.Friday November 11-Sunday November 13Vineyard of Boise Men’s Winter Advance – God’s Career PathGod has given us all unique gifts and talents, His desire and plan for our lives is to see those fully utilized in every area- spiritually, relationally, vocationally, etc.. Come find out what that means this November 11-13 at Camp Ida-Haven in McCall. Call or email Brad North: [email protected] or 859-8694 to get signed up!Saturday November 12 - 8:30 am-5:30 pmTHRiVE! simulcast leading a life of significance(a conference for women, unlike any other)Weiser Church of the NazareneE-mail for more information:

[email protected] Sales call: 414-0135Additional information regarding this event can be found at this following web site: http://www.injoy.com/thrive/index.asp *tickets purchased by October 12th receive a $5.00 discount!Saturday November 12 - Sunday November13THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? Train to win for your conservative beliefs. If you’re serious about being an effective leader, the Youth Leadership School will help you:Location: Class available in Boise, IdahoLaunch a successful career in politics, Get Out The Vote for your candidate, Build an effective student organization, Use the media to get your message outTUITION PRICED SO YOU CAN AFFORD ITThe registration fee of $30 covers meals, course materials and free lodging.Attend the YLS and receive a free CD-ROM sourcebook and Certificate of Graduation.Attend the Youth Leadership School Space is limited.For more information or to register contact Becky Turco at:(800) 827-LEAD and E-mail: [email protected]: www.leadershipinstitute.orgTuesday November 15 - 7:00 PMLegacy FiveFirst Nazarene601 16th Ave S www.legacyfive.comSunday November 20See Spot Rock TourWith Pillar,Falling Up, Day of Fire, Stellar Kart and The Wedding.Boise First Community Church3852 N. Eagle RdBoise, Idaho 83713phone: (208) 375-0322 or 208-703-3117.View the See Spot Rock Tour web site: www.seespotrock.comWednesday November 23 - 7:00pmAnnual Community Thanksgiving ServiceThe Meridian Ministerial Fellowship will be hosting our Annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday evening, November 23rd, 2005 at 7:00pm at the Meridian Gospel Tabernacle Church.This annual Thanksgiving Service is a non-denominational Christian Thanksgiving Service that opens the door for Christians and others in our community to come together and worship our God and His Son Jesus Christ as One Body. This service will feature various Pastors from the City of Meridian, Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, praise and worship, and a heart of thanksgiving and fellowship.For more information, contact Pastor Shawn Ragan with Meridian Church of God at 888-1921 or [email protected] or Pastor Burt Roberts with Meridian Gospel Tabernacle at 888-2310 for more information. We hope to see you there!

DECEMBERFriday December 2 - 7:30 PMSaturday December 3 - 4:00 PMSunday December 4 - 4:00 PM & 7:30 PMMonday December 5 - 7:30 PMLiving CHRISTmas Tree(This is a free event)Location: College Church of The Nazarene504 East Dewey AvenueNampa, Idaho 83686Phone: 208-466-8421E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.collegechurchnampa.orgFriday December 9 -Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media’s “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, opens in theatres everywhere on December 9, 2005.For more information about The Chronicles of Narnia, view the web site:www.narniaweb.com

JANUARY 2006Friday January 20 - Saturday January 21Discipleship In Action - A Biblical Discipleship Seminar Series.Guest Speaker: Dr. Ed BulkleyTreasure Valley Bible Church12251 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83713Co Sponsored with Foundations in Genesis of Idaho - web site:www.figionline.comFor more information, call (208) 376-5511 or (208) 355-5353 and E-Mail to: [email protected] A love offering will be taken.Thursday January 26 - 7:00-9:00 PMBiological Evidences That Defy Evolution”Guest Speaker Windston TilzeyCrossroads Christian Church501 N. Curtis Rd, Boise, ID(Take 1-84 connector toward downtown Boise, at Curtis exit turn right, go past Emerald St., church is on right, just past West Jr. High)CHILDREN’S CREATION SEMINARSAGES 5-12Please register 10 days prior to each seminar!We need adequate time to order & prepare materialContact: Kathy Harris Children’s Program Director 208-642-9207Click here to view the Foundations in Genesis of Idaho web site or call 208-355-5353.Friday January 27 - 7:00-9:00 PMBiological Evidences That Defy Evolution”Guest Speaker Windston TilzeyTreasure Valley Baptist Church386 N. Verde, Ontario, OR(Go west on Idaho Ave. past High School to N. Verde, turn right. Church is on S.E. Corner of Verde and N.W. 4th Ave.)CHILDREN’S CREATION SEMINARSAGES 5-12Please register 10 days prior to each seminar!We need adequate time to order & prepare materialContact: Kathy Harris Children’s Program Director 208-642-9207Click here to view the Foundations in Genesis of Idaho web site or call 208-355-5353.

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Regularly Scheduled EventsContact: Thom Ives at 412-3971.E-Mail: [email protected]

11:45 am- Men’s Interactive Work FellowshipsGreat opportunity to get together with other Christian men who work in your area to experience encouragement, support and accountability through relevant Bible discussions and prayer. Downtown Boise Leader: Marshall Major Location: US Bank Bldg. 101 S. Capitol Blvd. Call for exact location in the building. Phone: 385-5456

2:00 pm-3:30 pm - Senior Adult Bible Study(Room 104 Main Building) (recurring weekly)Karcher Church of The Nazarene 2515 W. Karcher Ave. Nampa, ID 83651Phone 467-7479

5:30 pm - Men’s College Age FellowshipA Great group of college age guys that meet with the purpose of helping each other grow in Jesus through prayer, time in the Word together and accountability. “The Measure of a Man” by Gene Getz is our study guide. Leader: Reggie Etheridge Location: 1718 Euclid Ave. Phone: 321-7440

5:30 pm - Men’s Interactive FellowshipsSmall groups of men that prayerfully seek Biblical solutions to challenging life issues such as: developing a heart for God; dealing with anger, lust and our responsibilities as husband, father, single man, employee or employer. Leader: David Marsey Host: Brian Conroy Location: 2947 S. Garden St. Phone: 939-5426

6:00 pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays) - Women’s Aerobics ClassLeader: Julie Fadden Phone: 854-1447 or 861-1260

6:30 p.m.- I.M.P.A.C.C.T., Intercessory Moms Praying and Claiming Christ for Teens.Join us for prayer and discussion on teen concerns. Learn how to intercede to the Father on behalf of your teens. Come pray, learn how to pray, be supported, provide support, share concerns and experiences, expect confidentiality, love, and expect God!ParkCenter Assembly of God Church at 270 East Pennsylvania, BoisePhone 336-1925 for more information

6:30 pm - AGLOW INTERNATIONAL MEETINGSBoise Town Spuare Library, upstairs next to the BonPlease contact Darcy for more information at 342-2612

7:00 PM - Women’s Bible Study- the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every monthAt Agape Christian Worship Center-call (208)685-0612 for more information. Web Site: www.agapeworship.com

7:00 PM - Men’s Bible study- the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month At Agape Christian Worship Center- call (208)685-0612 for more information. Web Site: www.agapeworship.com

7:00 pm Overcomers Outreach Support GroupOvercomers Outreach is a Christ-centered support group that provides a two-way bridge between traditional 12-Step groups and people within churches of all denominations. Rules of anonymity provide a safe place for Christians (and those searching for a Higher Power) to share and find recovery through Christ. Overcomers Outreach is open to anyone with a chemical addiction and/or compulsive behavior, and their affected family members if an outside 12-step program is available to provide additional help with that problem (limited to adults age 16 and over). O.O. is not a Christian AA Meeting, nor is it a substitute for a church bible study or worship service. Sorry, childcare is NOT available.Location: Caldwell First Baptist ChurchCity & State: Caldwell, IdahoContact person: Church Office For InfoPrimary phone: (208)459-4614Email address: [email protected]

7:00 pm - Single Men’s Interactive FellowshipLeader: Mark Gehrett Location: 11163 W. Netherland Dr. Phone: 870-0442

7:00 pm - Men’s Interactive FellowshipsSmall groups of men that prayerfully seek Biblical solutions to challenging life issues such as: developing a heart for God; dealing with anger, lust and our responsibilities as husband, father, single man, employee or employer. Leader: Tom Durham Location: Calvary Chapel Boise (Bldg. 2) Phone: 375-8699

SUNDAY4:30pm - 5:30pm. God’s Kids God’s Kids is an outreach oriented, inter-denominational, community-wide childen’s choir welcoming ages 4 through 6th grade. For registration info call Gail Bonine 376-6446Location: Eagle Nazarene Church, Eagle, ID.

6:00 pm - General Recovery Group for Men and Women31 S. Midland Blv dNampa, IdahoContact person: AnniePhone: (208)938-4178Email address: [email protected] site: http://www.getrealministry.orgIs child care available: YesEvent description: ONGOING: Every Sunday evening...General recovery group for men and women who struggle with addictions, have unresolved past issues, or going through difficulties and need support.

MONDAY12 Noon - Teen Girls Fellowship - the 2nd & 4th Monday of the monthAt Agape Christian Worship Center-call (208)685-0612 for more information. Web Site: www.agapeworship.com

6:00 pm for Prayer, 7:00 pm for studyWomen’s Bible Study and FellowshipPrayer, Fellowship, studying through the book “The Excellent Wife.” Contact Mindy Wilhelm at 367-0678 for more information

6:30 pm - Girls Youth Bible StudiesDenise Engebrecht Spring Valley Bible Church 1400 Cole Road Boise, IDphone 321-0322

7:00 pm - Worship, Prophetic Prayer and IntercessionStrong Tower Ministries house church for powerful worship, Word, prophetic prayer and intercession. Contact Dave & Vicki McClellan @ 939-5155

7:00 pm - Men’s Interactive FellowshipsSmall groups of men that prayerfully seek Biblical solutions to challenging life issues such as: developing a heart for God; dealing with anger, lust and our responsibilities as husband, father, single man, employee or employer. Leader: Kelly Link Host: John White Location: 11708 W. Freedom Dr. Click Here for map Phone: 658-5683

7:00 pm - Divorce Recovery GroupLeader: Jeff & Joanne Brown, 887-3988 Host: Vonita Reavis, 376-6262 Location: 490 S. Browning Ave., Boise

7:00 pm - Ministry for Life-Controlling Issues782 Middlefork Rd. Garden Valley ID 83622, Phone (208) 462-5035

7:00 pm - Ministry for Life-Controlling Issues1775 Alameda Dr, Ontario, OR 97914, Phone (541) 889-2260, email: pureword@calvarychapelontar io.com

8:00 pm - College & Career Bible StudySpring Valley Bible Church 1400 Cole Road Boise, ID phone 321-0322

TUESDAY9:15 am - Ladies’ Bible StudyValley Shepherd Church of The Nazarene 831 Main Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone 888-2141

9:15-10:45 am - Ladies’ Bible StudyFor more information call: 467-7479Karcher Church of the Nazarene2515 W. Karcher Ave.Nampa, Idaho

10:00 am - Ladies Bible StudyMeridian Assembly of God 1830 N. Linder Rd. Meridian Idaho phone 888-0063v10:00-11:30 am - Christian Women’s Club (Bible Study and Fellowship)Owyhee Plaza Hotel1109 Main StreetBoise, IdahoFor more information: call Joy Carter 938-1068 or Lou Russell 323-1826

11:30 - 12:30 - Men’s Bible Study Group(at HP in the West end of the Cafeteria)

7:00 pm - Healed & Set Free In-Depth Groups (New Groups Forming!)Discover freedom form the shackles of a painful past and lingering hurts from: rejection; sexual abuse; bitterness’ divorce; anger; physical abuse; depression. A 10 week, in-depth Bible study based on the “Healed and Set Free” Bible Study for Men by Rick & Tammy Brown. For men who desire to experience the Truth that will make them free. Leader: Bill Gray Location: Calvary Chapel Boise (BLDG. 2) Phone: 571-6036

7:00 pm - Ministry for Life-Controlling Issues1210 N. Middleton Rd, Nampa ID 83651, Phone (208) 467-7116, email: [email protected]

7:00 pm - Men’s Interactive Work FellowshipsGreat opportunity to get together with other Christian men who work in your area to experience encouragement, support and accountability through relevant Bible discussions and prayer. Leader: Jon LeMay Location: Calvary Chapel Boise (Bldg. 4) Phone: 362-1146

7:15 pm - Singles FellowshipEast Boise Open for single adults. Bible Study, fellowship and prayer. Call Rick Bruemmer at 703-1294 for more information.

7:15 pm - Women’s Bible Study and Fellowship Evenings: A Women’s-only Bible Study currently doing a Beth Moore Study “Breaking Free”, fellowship and prayer. Call Debbie Brizee at 853-2319 for more information.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m - Men’s 12 Step Workbook GroupDrop-ins welcome! Vineyard Christian Fellowship 4950 N. Bradley Boise, Idaho Phone: 377-1477

WEDNESDAY6:45 am - Men’s Interactive Work FellowshipsGreat opportunity to get together with other Christian men who work in your area to experience encouragement, support and accountability through relevant Bible discussions and prayer. West Boise/Meridian Leader: David Marsey Location: IHOP 3522 E. Fairview Phone: 939-5426

6:00 -7:30 am - Men’s Breakfast/Bible StudyAt the Muffin Break on Maple Grove and Emerald First timers... get a free breakfast!! Call Jim Bean at 345-6962. Sponsored by Spring Valley Bible Church - Boise

9:00 am - Bible Study FellowshipValley Shepherd Church of The Nazarene 831 Main Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 call Tricia at 895-8438

9:15-11:30am - Ladies Bible Study (Currently studying I and II Peter)For more information: Laurie at 888-2272 or 861-0797Valley Shepherd Church of The Nazarene 831 Main Street Meridian, Idaho

10:00 am - Seniors’ Bible StudyCherry Lane Christian Church 2511 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone 888-3101

10 am for “The Life of David” Seniors Bible StudySpring Valley Bible Church 1400 Cole Road Boise, ID phone 321-0322

11:30 am (East Boise) - Power Lunch Group (Men Only)Fellowship, LiFe through the Word Bible Study, Prayer; Fellowship, For Men Only. Call Steve Halvorson at 713-1765 for more information.

1:30 pmStarbucks Coffee Shop, Milwaukee and Fairview in BoiseEast Boise - Power Lunch Group (Men Only)Fellowship, LiFe through the Word Bible Study, Prayer; Fellowship, For Men Only. Call Steve Halvorson at 713-1765 for more information.

5:30 - 6:45 pm - Support/Recovery GroupsCherry Lane Christian Church 2511 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone 888-3101

6:00 pm - Body and Soul Wednesday EveningsLow cost donation dinner and dessert, $2 per person or $8 Max for family. 6:00 PM for all families or individuals followed by informational sessions from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Wednesday at the Eagle Nazarene Church, Call the church office at 939-0661 for more information.


CHRISTIAN MEDIA GUIDEOver-The-Air Television Stations

UHF Channel 18 Nampa - KCLP CA, (208) 442-9222 UHF Channel 31 Seventh-Day Adventist (3ABN) 1-800-752-3ABN UHF Channel 47 Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) (714) 708-5405

Cable or Satellite TV Stations Available TV includes: Trinity Broadcasting Network, Inspirational Network, Eternal Word Television Network, The Worship Net, and Family Net. Available Radio includes: ChristianNet, Moody Network, VCY America *Ask local cable systems or satellite service dealers for a full listing

7:00 pm - Ministry for Life-Controlling IssuesVision Bible Church, 221 W. Main St, Marsing ID 83639, Phone (208) 896-5407

6:30-8:00 pmThe Alzheimer’s Faith Based support group will meet the first Wednesday of each month, from. Meetings will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 950 West State St. in room 501. Call JoAnn at 344-3441

6:00 -8:00 pm (meets every Wednesday through March 26th, 2003Griefshare Recovery Seminar and Support GroupGriefshare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include: “When Your Dreams Fall Apart”, “The Seasons of Grief”, “Emotions of Grief”, “When Your Spouse Dies”, and “Growing Through Grief”.For more information, please call Pastor Amy at 208-375-1328.Northview Family Worship Center7540 NorthviewBoise, Idaho (The Domes)

THURSDAY6:00 am - Men’s Interactive Work FellowshipsGreat opportunity to get together with other Christian men who work in your area to experience encouragement, support and accountability through relevant Bible discussions and prayer. Leader: Jon LeMay Location: Calvary Chapel Boise (Bldg. 4) Phone: 362-1146

6:30 am - Power Breakfast Group (Men Only)West Boise, McDonalds on Glenwood and Chinden Blvd. Fellowship, LiFe through the Word Bible Study, Prayer; Fellowship, Fellowship, For Men Only. Call Rick Schell at 938-3223 for more information.

10:00 am - Bible StudyShepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 3100 S. FiveMile Road Boise, Idaho phone 362-1112

10:00 a.m. - Women’s Bible StudyCherry Lane Christian Church, 2511 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone 888-3101

12 noon - First Thursday Ladies Lunch, Fellowship and DevotionOur ladies meet on the first Thursday of each month for

lunch, Bible teaching and fellowship. It’s noon at the church. Meridian Assembly of God 1830 N. Linder Rd. Meridian Idaho phone 888-0063

* Ladies Bible Study called “Celebrate Recovery” a women’s 12 step program using 8 recovery principles found in the Beatitudes. With Dr. Ken Collenborne. For more information call 895-8877.

1:30 pm - AGLOW INTERNATIONAL MEETINGSWomen of all ages are invited to meet at the Boise Town Square Library,upstair next to the Bon. This is a once a month meeting that includes fellowship, worship, Bible study and prayer. Some months may also include a speaker, craft or practical learning. We are “A Network of Caring Women.” Please contact Darcy for more information at 342-2988.

6:00 pm - Aerobics ClassTuesdays and Thursdays Leader: Julie Fadden Location: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (call Julie for directions) Phone: 854-1447

7:00 PM - Children’s Bible study- Thursday nightAt Agape Christian Worship Center-call (208)685-0612 for more information. Web Site: www.agapeworship.com

7:00 pm - Women’s 12 StepFor more information: Vineyard Christian Fellowship 4950 N. Bradley Boise, Idaho Phone: 377-1477

7:00 pm - Young Newly MarriedLeader: Troy & Chelsea Drake, 895-8721 Host: Scott & Kristi Williams, 938-4674 Location: Rotating location

7:00 pm - Ministry for Life-Controlling Issues123 Auto Drive, Boise ID 83709, Phone (208) 321-7440, email: [email protected]

FRIDAY6:30 am (1st and 3rd Fridays)Business Persons Fellowship sponsored by Meridian Assembly of God JB’s Restaurant in Meridian Singles With Christ Call Andrew Pena at 463-0861.

7 :00 pm - Christian 12 Step Support GroupContact: Scott Vassar 208.899.0171 Address: 803 Main Street Caldwell, Idaho Phone: 208.453.9653 e-mail: [email protected]

7:00 pm - Healed & Set Free In-Depth Groups (New Groups Forming!)Discover freedom form the shackles of a painful past and lingering hurts from: rejection; sexual abuse; bitterness’ divorce; anger; physical abuse; depression. A 10 week, in-depth Bible study based on the “Healed and Set Free” Bible Study for Men by Rick & Tammy Brown. For men who desire to experience the Truth that will make them free. Leader: Ed McCarthy Location: 2280 W. Rainfall Meridian Phone: 336-4023

7:00 pm - 1st & 3rd Friday of the monthOver 50’s Fellowship Leader: John & Betty Mallon Location: 9059 W. Vallejo Ln. Phone: 362-4553

7:00 pm - Ministry for Life-Controlling Issues616 Dearborn St, Caldwell ID 83606, Phone (208) 453-9653, email: [email protected]

7:00 pm – Singles Study and Fellowship “One 4 Him”(target age 24-34). Offering a safe and secure environment for singles in fellowship. Calvary Chapel Boise, 123 Auto Drive, Boise ID 83709, Phone (208) 321-7440, email: calvarychapelboise.org

7:00 pm – Singles Study and Fellowship “F.O.C.U.S.”(target age 35 - +). Offering a safe and secure environment for singles in fellowship. Calvary Chapel Boise, 123 Auto Drive, Boise ID 83709, Phone (208) 321-7440, email: calvarychapelboise.org

SATURDAYJoin Boise Christian Center members for a prayer walk! On the last Saturday of the month the group meets in a different part of Ada County to walk and pray for an hour. For more information and current meeting locations, contact Pastor Floyd Seamans at 336-3019.

12:00 Noon - Young boys Fellowship- the 1st Saturday of the monthAt Agape Christian Worship Center-call (208)685-0612 for more information. Web Site: www.agapeworship.com

1:00-4:00 PM - Agape in Action Food Pantry the last Saturday of the monthAt Agape Christian Worship Center-call (208)685-0612 for more information. Web Site: www.agapeworship.com

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