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JULY 2007 - PART ONE

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Men, Take Your Place at Home!

By Belinda Elliott
CBN.com Daily Life Producer

CBN.com – Author Jerry Drace is calling men to take their places as spiritual leaders in their homes.Through their Hope for the Home conferences, Drace and his wife Becky travel throughout the United States offering advice and encouragement to strengthen families. A growing trend that he has noticed, Drace says, is that men are not stepping into the roles that God has established for them.

“In many churches, 90 to 95 percent of the men who are in that church on Sunday are not men who are spiritual leaders in their home,” Drace says. “By that I mean they are not reading their Bible. They’re not praying consistently with their children. I’ve had a lot of kids tell me they have never heard their dad pray.” There are several key things that men should be doing, Drace says, as they lead their families.

Establish Family Devotions

Drace encourages men to take the lead in establishing the spiritual foundation for their families. This begins with setting aside a daily time for family devotions. “I’ve had men say, ‘How do you have a family devotion?’” Drace says. “It’s really not hard. You could start with the book of Proverbs and read a verse a day, and after you’ve read the verse ask your children and your wife what they think about it.” The important thing, he says, is that children see their parents demonstrating in their daily lives how important God’s Word and His principles are.

Let Submission Begin with the Husband

A lot of Christian men, he says, are stumped by the principle of submission referenced in Ephesians. Often, they see submission as something their wives and children are called to do, but they miss their part in the equation. In his book, 44 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage, Drace writes to men about submission in a chapter titled, “Let Submission Begin with the Husband.” He tells men that submission is voluntary and should be based on the order that God established. This order, recorded in chapter 5 of Ephesians includes wives submitting to their husbands as their husbands submit themselves to the Lord. Husbands are called to be the head of their households, but they do so under Christ’s leadership. If they are submitted to Christ, then their attitudes will be loving like Christ’s.

“If a husband must shout at his wife to get his point across and bark at his children to obtain their obedience, then basically he is just a loud husband who acts like a dog,” Drace writes in his book. “Being at the front of the pack doesn’t necessarily qualify as being the lead dog. Leadership is earned; especially spiritual leadership.” Scripture makes it clear, Drace says. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (Eph. 5:25). This sacrificial love is the key to building strong families. “If dads and husbands could get their lives in order, and be the godly men that God has asked us to be, I don’t think we’d have to worry about submission,” Drace says.

Be a Servant

If parents want their children to learn Christian values, the best way to accomplish that goal is to live out those values in the home. In a culture filled with selfishness, Drace says, kids need to see moms and dads putting others' needs before their own. Marriage is the perfect opportunity to put these principles into practice. He points to Scripture where Jesus washes the feet of the disciples to show them how to serve others. “I often tell men, 'Guys, we need to get to our knees and pick up the towel and basin and symbolically wash the feet of our wives and children,'” Drace says. “They need to see that servant spirit.” The things that are modeled for them at home are the things they will take with them as they grow and build families of their own one day.

Never Stop Saying, “I Love You”

One of the most important things fathers can do for their children is to say, “I Love You,” Drace says. At their conferences he often meets guys whose fathers did not express their feelings to their children. In many cases, it has left deep scars on men’s hearts. “I’ve had so many men come to me and say, ‘You know, while you were talking this morning, I got to thinking, I don’t remember my dad ever telling me he loved me,’ or ‘My dad never hugged me,’ or a lot of guys say, ‘My dad never told me he was proud of me.’ You probably can’t miss what you haven’t had, but once you’ve heard about it, then it hurts,” Drace says.

“I tell dads give your sons a hug. Give your daughters a hug. If they don’t make straight A’s, love them anyway. Love your children. Let them know and model it in front of them. Be that mom and dad you want them to one day be.” Godly fathers are an essential part of a strong family, Drace says. Children need them to be the leaders that God has called them to be. “I am so convinced that children need to hear their daddy’s voice in prayer. They need to hear their daddy’s voice in Scripture. They need to hear their daddy’s voice telling them they love them. This is reinforced week after week when we do these Hope for the Home conferences.”

For more information about Hope for the Home, visit HopefortheHome.org. Also check out Drace’s book 44 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage.

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Let it go for 2007

by T. D. Jakes

There are people who can walk away from you; and hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk.

Idon't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.

When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. The Bible said that, they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay. Let them go. And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead. You've got to know when it's dead.

You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat Idon't need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them go!!

If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to...LET IT

If you're feeling depressed and stressed.... LET IT GO!!!

If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying "take your hands off of it," then you need to... LET IT GO!!!

Let the past be the past. Forget the former things. GOD is doing a new thing!!! LET IT GO!!! Get Right or Get Left... Think about it, and then LET IT GO!!!

"The Battle is the Lord's so no need to worry about a mere man who tries to bring you down. There wicked plans and dirty heart will never come any where near you!"

During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it is only One minute!) All you have to do is the following: You simply say "The Lords Prayer" for the person that sent you this message:

The Lords Prayer

Our Father, who are in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come,

Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.

Amen .

Next, send this message to everyone you know. In a while, more

GO!!!

If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ...LET IT GO!!!

If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth ..LET IT GO!!!

If someone has angered you... LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge...LET IT GO!!!

If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction ... LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents

... LET IT GO!!!

If you have a bad attitude...LET IT GO!!!

If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better... LET IT GO!!!

If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him... LET IT GO!!!

If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship....LET IT GO!!!

If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves...LET IT GO!!!

People will have prayed for you and you would have obtained a lot of people praying for others.

Next, stopand think and appreciate God's power in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to Him.

If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the instructions! Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before My Father" If you are not ashamed, send this message...only if you believe. "Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Saviour. He keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything, Christ is my strength."

This is a simple test. If you love God and you are not ashamed of all the great things that He has done for you, send this to everyone you know

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The late Lydiah Warui final journey

It was an emotional memorial service. People from all walks of life in the UK joined in for the memorial service of the late Lydiah Warui who passed away in her house in Nottingham, UK, leaving behind her two months old son (Joshua), Dennis (15) and the husband Mr. Warui. The emotion part of the story is that she passed away while with the husband - on Monday 11th June, 2007. She was holding the baby and she asked the husband to hold the baby and that was it. The tragic event has shocked the entire Kenyan community in Nottingham and elsewhere. After her body was released by the coroners last week, a Verdict of a heart attacked was reported. The memorial service took place on Saturday 30th June 2007 at the Holy Trinity Church, Nottingham. The preacher at the service was Rev. Kamuyu. During her sermon, Rev. Kamuyu got her sermon from Ecclesiastes 3: 1-5. She explained that everything in life has got it's own time and God makes everything beautiful in its time. "We have talked a lot about this case, many of us have asked many questions...why, oh, why... But only God who can answer our many questions. God is a God of completeness and not question should arise as He has completed his work." Rev. Kamuyu continued. "The secret of life is to tune on to the Spirit. Our sister Lydiah passed away while praying. Our sister has fought a good fight - we should all remember that it is just a matter of time and shall join her." Rev. Kamuyu concluded.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE LYDIAH WARUI - PART TWO

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE LYDIAH WARUI - PART THREE

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The body of the late Lydiah Warui being escorted into the church by the priests	Ten strong men carried the body into the church
Mr. Warui and his two months old son Joshua as they head into the church	The procession in the church
Many Kenyans catching up with the black attire	Nancy Wanjiru (left) and Zipporah caught at the service
Of close friend of the late Lydiah Warui Mrs. Benedicta Kuria (right) at the service	Ms Rachel Njeri the gospel singer (right) as well as Mrs. Mutula and Mama Jeff

An expensive and beautiful coffin it was

Caught at the service was Sarah (right) and her mum Mrs. Catherine Kairu (second right) and Tabby Mwangi (third)

"...If I should go before the rest of you,

Break not a flower, nor inscribe a stone,

Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice,

But be the usual selves that I have known...

"Weep if you must, Parting is not easy, but life goes on,

so sing and give God thanks as well"

All the way from South East London was Victoria (right) and Jane (centre)	Caught hiding somewhere in the corner with a low profile was Mr. Njoroge well known as Tuesday
A team of the late Lydiah had a goodbye number to give	When the going is too good "Man of God" (Pastor Njuguna) as he is well known cannot afford to sit down longer - see www.manofgod.co.uk
Miss Diana Wanjiku Ndungu caught up following the proceedings	The preacher of the day Rev. Kamuyu delivering the Word next to another pulpit of Eagle

A well attended ceremony	Mr. Warui and his son Joshua paying their last respect of their beloved Lydiah
Mheshimiwa Dedan Mwenda (right) who is going for Subukia Parliamentary seat in 2007 viewing the body	Loading the coffin for the final journey
Everything that has a beginning must have an end - the guests lined up as the coffin car disappears from the church ground	Mr. Warui (right) of the photo posing with the officials pastors
From Luton was Rev. Moses Gaitara and his family	Those working with the late Lydiah Warui joined in at the church

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE LYDIAH WARUI - PART TWO

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE LYDIAH WARUI - PART THREE

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Kenya shines at FEM International Day in London

Faith Evangelistic Ministry (FEM) held an international day in London on Saturday 23rd June 2007 at Emmanuel Centre in Central London. The well attended event saw one of the greatest Kenyan attire collection ever witnessed in London. The collection was brought by the FEM team from Kenya whom accompanied Evangelist Theresa Wairimu. The function started at 11.00 a.m. and ended up at 6.00 p.m. Guests were treated with food from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Dominica, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ethiopia, Poland, Scotland, Nigeria, Ghana and Jamaica.

Each team was presenting food, song or a dance, and dressing for the occasion. Some performed extremely well. R4J a young team of over 20 youngsters from South London performed impressively followed by Bristol and Swindon Peace Makers, a team of children born in London taking part in the show. The best performance was by Ugandan team from Discipleship Church in west London. The main dancers were Uganda with a back-up of a young Kenyans children whom performed brilliantly. Rev. James Kirika's two daughters Joy and Rachel did extremely well. Many Kenyans attending the function came dressed with traditional attires. The event was well organised and the organisers promised to make it better next year.

FEM INTERNATIONAL DAY PHOTOS - PART TWO TO ORDER THE PHOTO CONTACT misterseed@yahoo.co.uk

FEM INTERNATIONAL DAY PHOTOS - PART THREE

Many Kenyans came dressed with traditional attire	Mrs. Kimani and her two sons as they joined the event
Seen taking a bite was Mr. Moses Kinyua - the Kenyan boxer from Bristol	Mrs. Kasuvu wife of Pastor Kasuvu (centre) sharing a joke with the two sisters Vic (left) and her sister
Joyce's daughter all the way from Southall are members of powerful team R4J who performed extremely well	Evangelist Theresa Wairimu and her visitors relaxing before the function
All the way from Coventry was Jack and his daughter	A team from Kenya performed a musical dance to kick start the event

R4J presenting their number	Nobody recognised the two ladies by they came dressing for the occasion
A presentation from Zimbabwe	A team from Poland presented several numbers
Top of the list was a Kenyan flag attire which was presented by Mariam Musila and her daughter	A team from Zambia presented their attire and a dance
A team from Bristol and Swindon excited the guests	Evangelist Theresa Wairimu as she catches up with the proceedings

Miss Joy Kirika (left) and her sister Rachel (second right) who performed extremely well with the Ugandan dance	Peace Makers from London streets performed very well
Ethiopian team heading to the platform	Ethiopian team presenting their dance
At last Kenyan stole the show with large collection of Kenyan attire	A wide range of Kenyan attire on display
As they explained - Maasai attire in the modern age	The Kenyan attire was well presented and well balanced too

A team from Kenya presenting their attire	Virginia and her husband presented with an atttire
Another team from Kenya.	Kenyan attire dominated the event
A Kenyan lady dressed in a Kenyan flag attire	Beautiful Kenyan attire was worn by this team