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		<title>Comment on Christian Mission: The Age Of Mission Partnerships by Bro.Edgardo E.Grande Sr.</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bro.Edgardo E.Grande Sr.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Beloved in Christ,
 
       Greetings! to you and the saints of God over there, from Mindanao island, Philippines in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ !
       I&#039;m Bro.Edgardo E. Grande Sr. , 54 years old, married with four children. I was converted to the Lord in 1989 and became a Minister, Discipler and Church Planter in central Mindanao region, southern part of our country.
       Now at present, I&#039;m pastoring a small church with 21 families members located in the village of Tuganay, Carmen, Davao del Norte province. I ventured to send you this letter perhaps your church could help us build our faith in God to a real and genuine Biblical truth, by sharing to us your Church Doctrine and Practice and your update messages and publications.
       Please pray for us, especially the needs of this Gospel works because preaching the Word of God here is not an easy task. We hike far distance under the heat of the sun and cross rivers to do short cut in order to preach the Good News unto the people who do not know the Real Great Truths about Jesus Christ saving faith. We suffered persecutions, trials and even empty stomachs, but we are not discouraged because we have deep compassion for the lost and dying souls.
       We are more than happy if you will do something for us, for the sake of Christ and for the Gospel to be widely spread here in the Philippines at large. In this connection, we need your prayers for our Discipleship Training, a 9 months class program with 33 enrolled students. Our students don&#039;t have Bibles for thier deeper study and personal use.
      Our earnest prayers to God that He will not reject nor neglect our sincerest and humblest request to your Church, cause we are Truth Seekers! 
      Your loving and caring reply will give us more strength in this mission field. GOD BLESS you more.
 
Yours for the Kingdom, 
 
Bro. Edgardo E. Grande Sr.
Prk Cabilto, Visayan Village
8100 Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Mindanao, Philippines</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Beloved in Christ,</p>
<p>       Greetings! to you and the saints of God over there, from Mindanao island, Philippines in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ !<br />
       I&#8217;m Bro.Edgardo E. Grande Sr. , 54 years old, married with four children. I was converted to the Lord in 1989 and became a Minister, Discipler and Church Planter in central Mindanao region, southern part of our country.<br />
       Now at present, I&#8217;m pastoring a small church with 21 families members located in the village of Tuganay, Carmen, Davao del Norte province. I ventured to send you this letter perhaps your church could help us build our faith in God to a real and genuine Biblical truth, by sharing to us your Church Doctrine and Practice and your update messages and publications.<br />
       Please pray for us, especially the needs of this Gospel works because preaching the Word of God here is not an easy task. We hike far distance under the heat of the sun and cross rivers to do short cut in order to preach the Good News unto the people who do not know the Real Great Truths about Jesus Christ saving faith. We suffered persecutions, trials and even empty stomachs, but we are not discouraged because we have deep compassion for the lost and dying souls.<br />
       We are more than happy if you will do something for us, for the sake of Christ and for the Gospel to be widely spread here in the Philippines at large. In this connection, we need your prayers for our Discipleship Training, a 9 months class program with 33 enrolled students. Our students don&#8217;t have Bibles for thier deeper study and personal use.<br />
      Our earnest prayers to God that He will not reject nor neglect our sincerest and humblest request to your Church, cause we are Truth Seekers!<br />
      Your loving and caring reply will give us more strength in this mission field. GOD BLESS you more.</p>
<p>Yours for the Kingdom, </p>
<p>Bro. Edgardo E. Grande Sr.<br />
Prk Cabilto, Visayan Village<br />
8100 Tagum City, Davao del Norte<br />
Mindanao, Philippines</p>
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		<title>Comment on 5 Reasons Why Christians Should Tithe by Trip</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/stewardship/5-reasons-christians-should-tithe/comment-page-1#comment-198</link>
		<dc:creator>Trip</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The principle or law of tithing was set up to support the widows, strangers and orphans who would be in need of food. The food would be stored in the Levitical churches. The Levites did not inherit land but were blessed by God to take care of the church.  Hebrew 7:18 clearly states that the commandment was disannulled do to the new priesthood after King Melchisedec from which our saviour Jesus Christ sprung from.  Paul explains this change very well throughout Hebrew 7:1-28.  Additionally, every mention of tithing is referencing food, herbs, herds etc., never money.  Money was given as a freewill offering which I agree with today.  By giving freewilling there would be less strife, confusion, deciet, animosity and concern for who recieves any amount given.  Remember Abraham did&#039;nt give to King Melchisedec from a check that he earned (Return from Slaughter), nor did Jacob (conditional), Levites (commandment to the Levites only) which was about sustance (food).  Last point which I think is very important.  When Christians are asked to give money falsely by some non-scripture mandate (10%) it discriminate, alienate and embarrass those that don&#039;t have to give.  We should examine what where saying to our Christian brother and sisters so we don&#039;t divide them.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The principle or law of tithing was set up to support the widows, strangers and orphans who would be in need of food. The food would be stored in the Levitical churches. The Levites did not inherit land but were blessed by God to take care of the church.  Hebrew 7:18 clearly states that the commandment was disannulled do to the new priesthood after King Melchisedec from which our saviour Jesus Christ sprung from.  Paul explains this change very well throughout Hebrew 7:1-28.  Additionally, every mention of tithing is referencing food, herbs, herds etc., never money.  Money was given as a freewill offering which I agree with today.  By giving freewilling there would be less strife, confusion, deciet, animosity and concern for who recieves any amount given.  Remember Abraham did&#8217;nt give to King Melchisedec from a check that he earned (Return from Slaughter), nor did Jacob (conditional), Levites (commandment to the Levites only) which was about sustance (food).  Last point which I think is very important.  When Christians are asked to give money falsely by some non-scripture mandate (10%) it discriminate, alienate and embarrass those that don&#8217;t have to give.  We should examine what where saying to our Christian brother and sisters so we don&#8217;t divide them.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Christian Mission: The Age Of Mission Partnerships by Marvia</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/mission/christian-mission-the-age-of-mission-partnerships/comment-page-1#comment-197</link>
		<dc:creator>Marvia</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Burtie,
Thanks for leaving your note and sharing your story. I&#039;ll soon be in touch with you via the contact information you have provided.
May God continue to bless your service.
Marvia</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Burtie,<br />
Thanks for leaving your note and sharing your story. I&#8217;ll soon be in touch with you via the contact information you have provided.<br />
May God continue to bless your service.<br />
Marvia</p>
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		<title>Comment on Christian Mission: The Age Of Mission Partnerships by Michiel Matthee (Burtie)</title>
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		<dc:creator>Michiel Matthee (Burtie)</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:04:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Good day
 
I&#039;m pastor Michiel Matthee from Worcester South Africa. My wifes name is Laurette and we have three children Eghardt (24), Ettiene (22) and our daughter Laurika (17). Our daughter is still attending school but she is also sold out to the Lord and accompany me on the outreaches.
 
I&#039;m involved with short term mission outreaches to Mozambique and Lesotho. Many people gave their lives to Christ but there are still so many more to be reached. The Lord called me and my wife to become full time missionaries but we don&#039;t know where to start. We need covering and we need support. Our local church cannot support us financially. I&#039;m a assistant pastor with a salary of R3000 (about $375) per month.
 
You can get more information regarding our mission work on the following website http://fwmissions.yolasite.com .
 
Our aim is to reach the unreached groups to the gospel.
 
Please help us to spread the gospel. We need some guidance and assistance.
 
Kind regards
 
Pastor Michiel Matthee (Burtie)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good day</p>
<p>I&#8217;m pastor Michiel Matthee from Worcester South Africa. My wifes name is Laurette and we have three children Eghardt (24), Ettiene (22) and our daughter Laurika (17). Our daughter is still attending school but she is also sold out to the Lord and accompany me on the outreaches.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m involved with short term mission outreaches to Mozambique and Lesotho. Many people gave their lives to Christ but there are still so many more to be reached. The Lord called me and my wife to become full time missionaries but we don&#8217;t know where to start. We need covering and we need support. Our local church cannot support us financially. I&#8217;m a assistant pastor with a salary of R3000 (about $375) per month.</p>
<p>You can get more information regarding our mission work on the following website <a href="http://fwmissions.yolasite.com" rel="nofollow">http://fwmissions.yolasite.com</a> .</p>
<p>Our aim is to reach the unreached groups to the gospel.</p>
<p>Please help us to spread the gospel. We need some guidance and assistance.</p>
<p>Kind regards</p>
<p>Pastor Michiel Matthee (Burtie)</p>
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		<title>Comment on Clergy Competition Is On: Am I Winning Yet? by Marvia</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/ministry/increasing-clergy-competition/comment-page-1#comment-193</link>
		<dc:creator>Marvia</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:27:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Bjorn J,
Its always good to keep ourselves grounded:-) Best wishes!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bjorn J,<br />
Its always good to keep ourselves grounded:-) Best wishes!</p>
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		<title>Comment on 2009 Has Come And Gone&#8230;.Phew!! by Marvia</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/main/2009-has-come-and-gone-phew/comment-page-1#comment-192</link>
		<dc:creator>Marvia</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks Bjorn J!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Bjorn J!</p>
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		<title>Comment on Clergy Competition Is On: Am I Winning Yet? by Bjorn J.</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/ministry/increasing-clergy-competition/comment-page-1#comment-190</link>
		<dc:creator>Bjorn J.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 03:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is awesome...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is awesome&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Comment on 2009 Has Come And Gone&#8230;.Phew!! by Bjorn J.</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/main/2009-has-come-and-gone-phew/comment-page-1#comment-189</link>
		<dc:creator>Bjorn J.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 03:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Very encouraging article</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very encouraging article</p>
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		<title>Comment on Christian Mission: The Age Of Mission Partnerships by Pastor Ezekiel</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/mission/christian-mission-the-age-of-mission-partnerships/comment-page-1#comment-183</link>
		<dc:creator>Pastor Ezekiel</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Saints of God,

After going through your website and understand the work of Lord in your ministry, we are grateful for the wonderful things that God is doing you to do in the world. 

There, we the Abide Ministries Int’L (Kingdom Chapel) are convinced that commissioned us the local church to serve as a primary instrument to the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people of the world. Because God has commissioned the church the make disciples of the nations, I believe that we are the resources to this matter. 

In so doing, this is our

Our Goal 
The goal of this ministry is to establish the rule of God throughout the world by the presence of God. 
  
Our Objective 
The objective of this ministry, is Deliverance (Col. 1:13), Transformation (Rom. 12:2) and Healing (Luke. 5:17). 
Besides these areas of the ministries, we also believe for God these other parts to be in function as soon as possible. 
Open a training program for laymen 
Open a Ministers’ and Ministrants center 
Open an operation blessing center (providing food and clothing services to the poor and needed. 
Open a center for missing, exploited and abused children (adolescent) 
Provide alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. 
Establish word-based churches in every county, village, district and town in Liberia and the world at large, to be a church home for all people, all races, creed and national origin. 
Build schools from primary to universities level. (Free schools system) 
Financially support other ministries. 
Have a TV and Radio station for the preaching of the Lord’ word (media center) 
Build clinics, hospitals and toilets provide safe drinking water for the people. 
To provide drinking water for God’s people and build a community toilets.
  
These are the vision God has given His servant Pastor Ezekiel to see the people of God been set free after so many years of war in this nation Liberia, not only Liberia as many parts of the world the Lord has called us to go. 
As we engaged into church planting, evangelism and community development through the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will like for us to work as partner in sharing Jesus and winning more souls for Jesus Christ. It is our prayer and desire that everyone in Liberia, Africa and parts of the world be reconnected to god and enjoy the benefits for which he or she was created for. 
We as commissioned believe that we and your church can work together as partner in ministry and mission to see Liberia, Africa and the world been set free for Jesus Christ. 
We make ourselves available in all directions as God leads and to the glory of his will with all sincerity, discipline and whatever it takes to get the kingdom of God establish in the earth until He comes. 
Liberia needs the gospel, Africa and the world at large. Since the end of the 14 years of war, there many of my people in this nation are dying without Jesus Christ. It takes our prayers and partnering to make them know our lord Jesus Christ. 
  
Pastor Ezekiel V. Mardeh</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Saints of God,</p>
<p>After going through your website and understand the work of Lord in your ministry, we are grateful for the wonderful things that God is doing you to do in the world. </p>
<p>There, we the Abide Ministries Int’L (Kingdom Chapel) are convinced that commissioned us the local church to serve as a primary instrument to the Good News of Jesus Christ to the people of the world. Because God has commissioned the church the make disciples of the nations, I believe that we are the resources to this matter. </p>
<p>In so doing, this is our</p>
<p>Our Goal<br />
The goal of this ministry is to establish the rule of God throughout the world by the presence of God. </p>
<p>Our Objective<br />
The objective of this ministry, is Deliverance (Col. 1:13), Transformation (Rom. 12:2) and Healing (Luke. 5:17).<br />
Besides these areas of the ministries, we also believe for God these other parts to be in function as soon as possible.<br />
Open a training program for laymen<br />
Open a Ministers’ and Ministrants center<br />
Open an operation blessing center (providing food and clothing services to the poor and needed.<br />
Open a center for missing, exploited and abused children (adolescent)<br />
Provide alcohol and drug rehabilitation services.<br />
Establish word-based churches in every county, village, district and town in Liberia and the world at large, to be a church home for all people, all races, creed and national origin.<br />
Build schools from primary to universities level. (Free schools system)<br />
Financially support other ministries.<br />
Have a TV and Radio station for the preaching of the Lord’ word (media center)<br />
Build clinics, hospitals and toilets provide safe drinking water for the people.<br />
To provide drinking water for God’s people and build a community toilets.</p>
<p>These are the vision God has given His servant Pastor Ezekiel to see the people of God been set free after so many years of war in this nation Liberia, not only Liberia as many parts of the world the Lord has called us to go.<br />
As we engaged into church planting, evangelism and community development through the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will like for us to work as partner in sharing Jesus and winning more souls for Jesus Christ. It is our prayer and desire that everyone in Liberia, Africa and parts of the world be reconnected to god and enjoy the benefits for which he or she was created for.<br />
We as commissioned believe that we and your church can work together as partner in ministry and mission to see Liberia, Africa and the world been set free for Jesus Christ.<br />
We make ourselves available in all directions as God leads and to the glory of his will with all sincerity, discipline and whatever it takes to get the kingdom of God establish in the earth until He comes.<br />
Liberia needs the gospel, Africa and the world at large. Since the end of the 14 years of war, there many of my people in this nation are dying without Jesus Christ. It takes our prayers and partnering to make them know our lord Jesus Christ. </p>
<p>Pastor Ezekiel V. Mardeh</p>
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		<title>Comment on Magician Or Messiah &#8211; Who Is Jesus To You? by Brandon</title>
		<link>http://growingyourchurch.com/worship/magician-or-messiah-who-is-jesus-to-you/comment-page-1#comment-182</link>
		<dc:creator>Brandon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Who painted the picture of Jesus?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who painted the picture of Jesus?</p>
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