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Written by Gale TeSelle Friday, 11 December 2009 09:26
Adrian Branch, former Maryland and NBA basketball star, was the guest speaker at the 6th annual 2009 Man on Fire Conference, held November 13 and 14.
Cornerstone Church hosted a Friday night dinner, prepared and catered the Men and Women of Mt. Oak. Men from New Vision Church led the men in praise and worship prior to the message from Mr. Branch. Belcroft Bible Church prepared and served breakfast on Saturday morning at the Bowie High School cafeteria. Cedric Dickens, PG County Fellowship of Christian Athlete (FCA) representative shared about the mission and vision of FCA prior to Adrian bringing his message. Many Bowie High School coaches attended the breakfast as well as members of the football and basketball team.
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Written by Al Goff Thursday, 03 December 2009 13:00
As Bing used to sing, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” The Bowie Towne Center is decorated in green and red. As my wife and I window-shopped, we heard the sweet and traditional music that we only hear during this part of the year. Anticipation is in the air and it encourages our response: buy and give. If that is the response of those with the spirit of consumerism, shouldn’t the response of those given the Holy Spirit be so much higher?
When we think of the term “first responders,” our minds might picture smoke rising from the twin towers after terrorists used two commercial planes as missiles. They attacked America’s commercial and economic hub. Calls went out and police, firemen, and medical rescuers responded dutifully and with great urgency. But, let’s think about the spiritual first responders.