Church of God of Prophecy national overseer says suicide is not the way out
By Shavaughn Moss ~ Lifestyles Editor ~ shavaughn@nasguard.com:
With a number of suicides last year and two so far just three months into the year, Church of God of Prophecy National Overseer Bishop Elgarnet Rahming has made a plea for people not to see suicide as their only way out.
Don't forget to thank your father
By D. Paul Reilly:
I guess that there are several messages in the title of today's article 'Don't forget to thank your Father'. Firstly, it's most important for all of us to remember to be most grateful to everyone who has helped us in any way, as we travel the road of life. I honestly believe, that far too many people fail to be thankful for all of the wonderful people whom God has placed in their life, and for the kindness and helpfulness of so many whom we interact with day after day.
The door is always open
By STAFF WRITER ~ Nassau Guardian:
Family, friends and fellowship were at the center of a special, inaugural homecoming event at the All Saints Anglican Church in Joan's Heights recently.
Ricardo Clarke in concert
By STAFF WRITER ~ Nassau Guardian:
On the heels of yet another smash hit song "Wasting No Time," Ricardo Clarke is staging yet another gospel concert as he seeks to inspire, encourage new talent and celebrate the release of his official follow up to his breakthrough hit song and album "Not Settling."
Cat Islanders celebrate Mothering Sunday
By STAFF WRITER ~ Nassau Guardian:
Scores of young people from the length and breadth of Cat Island, from as far north as Orange Creek to Port Howe in the south gathered at the entrance of Old Bight Primary School and marched to the historic St. Mary the Virgin Church in the metropolis of the Old Bight Community in Cat Island in celebration of Mothering Sunday which is always the fourth Sunday of Lent.
God is willing to forgive us
By Rev. Samuel Boodle:
"The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
Along life's road
By Rev. Ruby Ann Darling:
If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole. — St. Matthew 9:21.
A taste of the bishop's love potion
By Chakara Bennett ~ Guardian Intern:
Valentine's Day may be history but for the persons who attended the Commonwealth Mission Baptist Church's EROS event the memory of the evening still lingers. For married people and single persons the night was magical and breathtaking — but what stood out for most people was the "Bishop's Love Potion."
Resentment & revenge ruins people
By D. Paul Reilly:
There are unfortunately a whole lot of people who are harboring resentment against others, whom they perceive have done them wrong in the past. Perhaps it was a Parent whom we feel did not bring us up in the right way, or who was just not there for us when we really needed their support. Maybe we're among the millions of divorced people in the world, who resent the fact, that the person whom we really loved, upped and left us all alone once again.
Pursuing the glory
By STAFF WRITER ~ Nassau Guardian:
Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church pastor Neil C. Ellis' book "Pursuing The Glory" will be launched internationally at Tyler Perry Studios on Thursday, March 18 in Atlanta, Georgia, and will become available in 4,000 bookstores throughout the United States, Canada, South Africa, Nigeria, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and other countries.
Song composed by the music ministry of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church nominated for a GMA Dove Award
By STAFF WRITER ~ Nassau Guardian:
A song composed by the music ministry of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church has been nominated for a GMA Dove Award. "Don't Do It Without Me" has been nominated for Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.
A week to remember
By Chakara Bennett ~ Guardian Intern:
A week of divine worship, uplifting praise and celebration is set to kick off this coming Sunday, March 14 when the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) holds its 89th annual convention at its East Street Tabernacle. It is expected to be a week to remember.
Building the temple of the Lord
By STAFF WRITER ~ Nassau Guardian:
Restoration Kingdom Ministries Assemblies of God celebrated their third church and pastoral anniversary by breaking ground at a site on Faith Avenue for a future edifice.
Compassion with compromise - Part 2
By REV. Emmette WEIR ~ For The Guardian:
We come now to examine that aspect of this document which has proved most thought provoking and attracted most attention — its teaching on marriage and other monogamous relationships. It is that position of the church which has been most highly publicized, especially in the secular media of mass communication. As such, it merits careful exposition, based on attention to detail, bearing in mind the principles expounded above. In this regard, it is extremely important to note that this section begins with a strong affirmation of the traditional teaching of the Church on marriage.
Because He Lives Junkanoo rushout through the streets on Easter Monday
BY STAFF WRITER ~ The Nassau Guardian:
The Because He Lives Community Junkanoo Rush Committee will conduct a Junkanoo parade in celebration of Christ's resurrection on Easter Monday, April 5.
Bad things happen to good and bad people
BY Rev. Samuel M. Boodle:
Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Or those 18 who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them — do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish." — Luke 13:2-5.
Along life's road
By Rev. Ruby Ann Darling:
Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. — Acts 1:8.
Compassion without compromise Human sexuality — gift and trust
By Rev. Emmette Weir ~ For The Guardian:
There can be no doubt that all matters pertaining to sexual morality are of major significance in contemporary Christianity. Indeed, a number of events, in recent years, have conspired to place these issues "at the very top of the agenda" when it comes to moral teaching of the church in the world today. These include the ordination of an "openly gay" bishop, reports of the sexual abuse of children by the clergy, the so-called "juicy" sex scandals involving, in some cases, persons holding high office in the church, and of course the growing gay/lesbian movement.
The way to feel good
By D. Paul Reilly:
I wonder if I were to ask a whole lot of people the following question 'What is it that makes you feel good?', what kinds of answers I'd get. My guess is, that they'd be varied, depending on whom I asked the question of. Some would no doubt say, that on Friday evening when they get paid at work, and then proceed with a group of co-workers to the local 'Watering Hole' for what is erroneously called 'Happy Hour'; that as they imbibe their favorite alcoholic beverage and laugh and joke with their colleagues into the night, they feel good. Of course, my immediate question would inevitably be, I wonder how good those people will feel the next morning as they nurse a very bad hangover.
Cat Island Anglicans and Catholics come together
By STAFF WRITER ~ The Nassau Guardian:
The faithful Anglicans and Catholics on Cat Island were reminded that their Lenten acts of devotion should be focused on getting God's attention and not man's during a sermon by Father Andrew Burrows as the denominations came together to mark the start of the solemn Lenten season.
Two shepherds leading one flock
By Chakara Bennett ~ Guardian Intern:
As Pastor F. Ed Allen closed the door on 30 years of pastoral ministry at the Abundant Life Bible Church, a church he founded in 1979, a new door to a brighter future has opened for two younger men. Cranston Knowles and Gil Maycock have been installed as co-pastors of the church. They officially took the helm on January 31.
God wants you under His grace
By Rev. Samuel M. Boodle:
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing." — Matt. 23:37.
Along life's road
By Rev. Ruby Ann Darling:
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. — Isaiah 2:11.
Coming together in spiritual unity
By Chakara Bennett ~ Guardian Intern:
The season of Lent is officially here and for many people it may seem like a marathon of solitary praying, fasting and penance but for some denominations it is also about togetherness and creating a sense of spiritual unity that has been lost over the years of divided worship.
Prejudices determine what we hear
By D. Paul Reilly:
Let me be honest with you my valued readers here today, I watch Fox Television quite a bit, I particularly like tuning in to my namesake Bill O'Reilly on 'The O'Reilly Factor', and 'The Glen Beck Show' both of which I do indeed find to be 'Fair & Balanced' as they say. Now, I have found that liberal-minded people, people who support the Presidency of Barack Obama and The Democratic Party in The U.S. are constantly speaking out against, what they refer to as the biased far-right reporting of The Fox Channel.
A passion for helping people find Christ
By Thea Rutherford ~ Guardian National Correspondent ~ thea@nasguard.com:
For Pastor Paul Scavella, a basketball court and a ping pong table did much more than provide recreation during his childhood. These were just some of the tools by which the young man learned that his father, retired Pastor Neville Scavella, really cared.
Along life's road
By Rev. Ruby Ann Darling:
Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most high, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. — Psalm 91: 9 &10.
Trust Jesus to bring you safely through
By Rev. Samuel Boodle:
As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about His departure, which He was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to Him, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters — one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." He did not know what he was saying. While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. — Luke 9:29-31, 33-34. |
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