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reedom Life is a life enriching gathering for non-religious people in process; a place where imperfect everyday people come together, connect in significant relationships, and thoughtfully consider Peter's declaration that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God." This is a place where all people are welcome and wanted.

Welcome to this craft tutorial from Concordia Publishing House! Learn how to make a sandwich-bag butterfly to celebrate Easter with your kids or Sunday School class.

Download instructions and the butterfly wings template for this craft at https://www.cph.org/images/Topics/pdf/enewsletter/101049.pdf.

Welcome to this craft tutorial from Concordia Publishing House! Learn how to make a sandwich-bag butterfly to celebrate Easter with your kids or Sunday School class.

Download instructions for this craft and the gift tag template at https://www.cph.org/images/Topics/pdf/enewsletter/101049.pdf.

Shepherd's Staff 2014 offers our brand new Multi-Purpose Check-In! This feature's diverse functionality is perfect for a secure check-in to Sunday School and other kids' ministry programs, signing in for Bible study and other special events, entering visitor contact information, and much more.

Download your free trial today at https://www.shepherdsstaff.org!

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It's easy to use and saves time. eGiving integrates seamlessly with both Shepherd's Staff and Church360° Members from Concordia Technology Solutions.

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Monkey Medicine (Part 2 of 2)

On today’s Creation Moments Minute, we’ll take another look at what monkeys can teach us about medicines for mankind.

The female of a rare species of woolly spider monkey in Brazil does not ovulate for about six months after she gives birth. This gives her time to raise her offspring. About six months after giving birth, the female will travel outside its usual area to gorge on the fruit of a specific tree. Researchers found that its fruit is rich in a chemical that causes the female to produce a hormone that re-starts ovulation.

As in other cases of this type, we have to ask the question: Do these animals really have innate medical knowledge or is it that God cares for them when they are sick and leads them to the right medicinal plant? Here at the Creation Moments Minute, we think the answer is obvious.

For Creation Moments Minute dot com, I’m Darren Marlar.

Ref: Boyce Rensberger. Researchers: Chimps Use Herbal Medicine.

Got this video from my friend, this song is " With All I am" by Hillsong. Can someone tell me from which movie the video clips are taken from. Know the clips are not from Quo Vadis.

The second segment of the first episode of Way of the Christian Philosopher. Damon Lee talks about defining who we are, incorporating belief, understanding and faith into a framework of daily living.

Monkey Medicine (Part 1 of 2)

What can man learn about medicine by keeping an eye on monkeys? Find out on today’s Creation Moments Minute.

Folks who are in to natural remedies know that more than a quarter of our drugs come from wild plants. Traditionally, researchers in search of new drugs would ask local folk healers about plants that might be helpful. However, that isn’t always the best approach. In some societies, plants are thought to have healing powers simply because they look like a disease.

Researchers are now learning to follow animals around. Monkeys have led medical researchers to several new medicines. Chimps in Tanzania, for instance, were seen swallowing the unchewed leaves of a tree. Studies of the leaves and the droppings showed that the leaves were not digested. However, the chimps’ digestive system had removed chemicals from the surface of the leaves that kill intestinal parasites.

More about monkey medicine on our next program.

For Creation Moments Minute dot com, I’m Darren Marlar.

Ref: Boyce Rensberger. Researchers: Chimps Use Herbal Medicine.

At Camp Discovery, kids have fun being kids as they explore the Bible, make new friends, sing songs, and learn how Jesus works through them in their everyday lives. Our 2015 VBS takes kids on a high adventure to discover five Bible truths that excite and challenge them. Campers of all ages learn that God gives them the wisdom and the courage to step out in faith as Jesus works through them—whether they’re at school, playing with friends, or helping out at home.

To learn more about Camp Discovery visit https://vbs.cph.org

At Camp Discovery, kids love singing our Bible memory songs. Our catchy tunes and easy-to-learn lyrics help campers learn each lesson's Bible memory verse. Check out vbs.cph.org for more samples of our Camp Discovery music!

At Camp Discovery, kids love singing our Bible memory songs. Our catchy tunes and easy-to-learn lyrics help campers learn each lesson's Bible memory verse. Check out vbs.cph.org for more samples of our Camp Discovery music!

At Camp Discovery, start and end each day with energetic music, entertaining videos, and Bible lessons.
VBS begins and ends at Tree-mendous Opening and Closing, so use these tips to set the tone, create excitement, and bring the lesson home!

Learn more about Camp Discovery at vbs.cph.org.

It’s all about extreme energy at Camp Discovery's Splash ’n Dash Games. Lace up your tennis shoes for exciting games that reinforce the Bible lessons and encourage kids to work as teams. This year, kids will play Shepherd Training, Got Your Back, Furnace Tag, What Is it?, and Way to Help.

To learn more about Camp Discovery, visit https://vbs.cph.org/2015.

BFTBC – Genesis 44:1-34 – Genesis Bible Study – Daniel S. Waite

On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, Pastor Daniel S. Waite discussed Genesis 44:1-34 at the Genesis Bible Study of the Bible For Today Baptist Church of Collingswood, New Jersey.

Pastor D. A. Waite
Bible For Today Baptist Church
900 Park Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108

www.BibleForToday.org
856-854-4747

Genesis 44:1-34

And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. 2 And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken. 3 As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses. 4 And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good? 5 Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing. 6 And he overtook them, and he spake unto them these same words. 7 And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing: 8 Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?

At Camp Discovery, Campfire Snacks are more than just delicious treats, because at VBS, even the snacks teach kids about Jesus! Our snacks always make for happy campers—giving kids time to make new friends as they enjoy tasty camp-side treats. Our Bible-inspired snacks include: Bear-y Courageous Bagels, Veggie Wise Choices, Camp-Fired Up about Jesus, S’more Snack Mix, and Dip into God’s Love.

Learn more about Camp Discovery at https://vbs.cph.org/2015.

Camp Discovery’s Bible Challenge is a Concordia exclusive, where campers are challenged to memorize Scripture by digging into God’s Word, solving Bible code, participating in science-fun activities, and singing verses put to song. At Bible Challenge, they’ll connect the Bible story, memory verse, and Take-Home Point to their lives and have fun with a new science activity at each lesson.

Learn more about Camp Discovery at vbs.cph.org.

At Camp Discovery, our mushrooms, evergreen garlands, and pinecones create great centerpieces for your craft tables. We also suggest using finished crafts to inspire your campers with visual cues as they complete their crafts.

Learn more about Camp Discovery, Concordia's 2015 VBS, at https://vbs.cph.org/2015.

At Camp Discovery, active storytelling is essential. As the storytelling site leader, Jesus works through you to share the Bible stories as your campers hear, see, touch, and move about to reenact them. This year’s Bible stories include: God Makes David Bold; Deborah Judges with God’s Wisdom; God Saves Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; Jesus Gives Bartimaeus Sight; and God Sends Ananias to Saul.

Visit https://vbs.cph.org/2015 to learn more about Camp Discovery!