Como todo mundo já sabe, o Haiti sofreu seu pior terremoto em pelo menos dois séculos esta semana. O tremor, medindo 7 graus, destruiu até o palácio presidencial e a sede da missão da Organização das Nações Unidas no país. As ruas estão cheios de corpos e tem gente demais machucada com ferimentos graves. Os governos e ONGs de vários países estão se mobilizando para levar ajuda, e as Igrejas de Cristo fazem parte deste esforço humanitário.
Os seguintes grupos estão trabalhando para ajudar os vítimas destes catástrofe. Se você está pensando em fazer uma doação, qualquer destas organizações seria uma boa opção.
First Youth Group Meeting This Saturday (01/16/10) [[CANCELED]]
UPDATE: YOUTH GROUP IS CANCELED. SORRY EVERYONE.
For a few months now our brother Beto has been teaching a weekly youth Bible study at the church building in Newark on Saturday mornings. This has been great for the kids, and we want to offer more. Looking not only to encourage our young people to embrace the faith of Christ but also share the good news with others, Christiane and I (Adam) are starting a youth group in our home.
The first meeting will be this Saturday from 6pm to 8pm. Kids 11 and up are invited for an evening of worship, Bible study, games/activities and FOOD. We only ask that everyone bring their Bible and a good attitude. If anyone doesn't have a Bible we'll be glad to loan one, but the positive spirit (no rudeness) is essential to being a part of this group. Seriously.
We hope to make this a regular ministry, one that will reach adolescents beyond the four walls of our church building with the message that gives our lives true purpose and direction. Pray for the youth of our church and those with whom we'll be building relationships.
If you are a youth age 11 or older and plan to be there for the first meeting of our youth group, let us know by joining our event page on Facebook.
The song below is the one we're planning to make the first we learn to sing together.
For a few months now our brother Beto has been teaching a weekly youth Bible study at the church building in Newark on Saturday mornings. This has been great for the kids, and we want to offer more. Looking not only to encourage our young people to embrace the faith of Christ but also share the good news with others, Christiane and I (Adam) are starting a youth group in our home.
The first meeting will be this Saturday from 6pm to 8pm. Kids 11 and up are invited for an evening of worship, Bible study, games/activities and FOOD. We only ask that everyone bring their Bible and a good attitude. If anyone doesn't have a Bible we'll be glad to loan one, but the positive spirit (no rudeness) is essential to being a part of this group. Seriously.
We hope to make this a regular ministry, one that will reach adolescents beyond the four walls of our church building with the message that gives our lives true purpose and direction. Pray for the youth of our church and those with whom we'll be building relationships.
If you are a youth age 11 or older and plan to be there for the first meeting of our youth group, let us know by joining our event page on Facebook.
The song below is the one we're planning to make the first we learn to sing together.
Paul E. Magalhaes Sr.
O nosso irmão senhor Paulo faleceu dia 7 (quinta-feira). Podemos dar graças a Deus que ele conheceu o evangelho de Cristo e foi batizado, mesmo nos últimos anos de vida. Vamos sentir a falta dele, mas temos a esperença em Cristo de uma reunião bem alegre com ele um dia.
[Informação sobre o funeral e enterro.]
"Declarou-lhe Jesus: Eu sou a ressurreição e a vida; quem crê em mim, ainda que morra, viverá" (Jõao 11:25).
Atualização
O comentário de Adam Gonnerman no velório do senhor Paulo:
It isn’t unusual to remember the situation in which you first met someone: Where you were and what you were doing. It may be less common to know the date. I can say with confidence that I and most members of the Brazilian church first met Mr. Paul, as I came to know him, on May 30, 2005. It was Memorial Day and a friend had taken him to a cookout at a church in Westfield. Several families from the Brazilian church were there, including mine. He sat quietly for a while in the shade near the church building before walking over and stunning all of us by speaking in quite fluent Portuguese. He sat down in the midst of our group and quickly became the center of attention, regaling us with stories from his life and observations about culture and recollections of Brazil.
For a time Mr. Paul became a regular at our church services and other gatherings. He decided to take full owndership of his faith and discipleship through baptism by immersion. He was in everything a thoughtful and decisive man. When weather or health didn’t permit him to get out, we went to him, talking the Lord’s Supper on Sundays and occassionally holding small group Bible studies in his apartment.
Mr. Paul became a part of the fabric of who we are as a congregation, and his mark and memory will remain with us. It is perhaps fitting that a man who began his life in Brazil and proceeded to make a new life and career in the United States was able to rediscover to some extent his Brazilian roots towards the end of his natural life. Most importantly, he found his focus and assurance in the message and hope of Christ.
It was and is our joy to count senhor Paulo Magalhaes as our brother, and he will be deeply missed.
Until we meet again.
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.” (John 11:25 NRSV)
[Informação sobre o funeral e enterro.]
"Declarou-lhe Jesus: Eu sou a ressurreição e a vida; quem crê em mim, ainda que morra, viverá" (Jõao 11:25).
Atualização
O comentário de Adam Gonnerman no velório do senhor Paulo:
It isn’t unusual to remember the situation in which you first met someone: Where you were and what you were doing. It may be less common to know the date. I can say with confidence that I and most members of the Brazilian church first met Mr. Paul, as I came to know him, on May 30, 2005. It was Memorial Day and a friend had taken him to a cookout at a church in Westfield. Several families from the Brazilian church were there, including mine. He sat quietly for a while in the shade near the church building before walking over and stunning all of us by speaking in quite fluent Portuguese. He sat down in the midst of our group and quickly became the center of attention, regaling us with stories from his life and observations about culture and recollections of Brazil.
For a time Mr. Paul became a regular at our church services and other gatherings. He decided to take full owndership of his faith and discipleship through baptism by immersion. He was in everything a thoughtful and decisive man. When weather or health didn’t permit him to get out, we went to him, talking the Lord’s Supper on Sundays and occassionally holding small group Bible studies in his apartment.
Mr. Paul became a part of the fabric of who we are as a congregation, and his mark and memory will remain with us. It is perhaps fitting that a man who began his life in Brazil and proceeded to make a new life and career in the United States was able to rediscover to some extent his Brazilian roots towards the end of his natural life. Most importantly, he found his focus and assurance in the message and hope of Christ.
It was and is our joy to count senhor Paulo Magalhaes as our brother, and he will be deeply missed.
Until we meet again.
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.” (John 11:25 NRSV)
Cantata de Echo Lake, 2009
Quem não foi para a Cantata de Echo Lake acabou perdendo. Foi uma noite de louvor e comunhão com irmão e irmãs em Cristo. É oportunidade para renovar contato com pessoas que muitas das vezes somente vemos uma vez por ano (na Cantata).
Nueva alma para Cristo
Fue felizmente bautizado el domingo 6 de Diciembre el hermano Omar flores, quien es esposo de nuestra hermana Delia y padre del hermano Jose Flores; el mismo fue realizado en el local de la Iglesia de Cristo en Echo Lake, New Jersey.
El hermano estaba visitando la iglesia activamente, despues de haber participado con nosotros del campamento en Trout Lake, Pennsylvania en Agosto pasado.
"Hay fiesta en los cielos cuando un pecador se arrepiente" oremos todos por su perseverancia y crecimiento.
Bienvenidos hermanos hispanos
Placenos en gran manera darles la bienvenida a todas las personas de habla hispana que nos visitan, Dios les bendiga
Esperamos ser un medio de bendicion espiritual para todos.
Estaremos actualizando este blog llevandoles a todos el evangelio de la gracia, noticias y anuncios del mundo Cristiano y todo lo que pueda ser de interes y edificacion espiritual.
Gracias por estar ahi.
Su hermano: Daniel Herrera
Esperamos ser un medio de bendicion espiritual para todos.
Estaremos actualizando este blog llevandoles a todos el evangelio de la gracia, noticias y anuncios del mundo Cristiano y todo lo que pueda ser de interes y edificacion espiritual.
Gracias por estar ahi.
Su hermano: Daniel Herrera
Annual Singing at Echo Lake Church
A igreja de Echo Lake, que se reúne em Westfield, NJ está convidando todos os irmãos para uma cantata de natal. Vamos cantar hinos de louvor, muitos relacionados à comemoração do nascimento de Jesus, mas todos adorando o Deus vivo que nos redimiu do pecado.
A reunião começa às 17:00 no dia 13 de dezembro. Será uma noite de hinos, leituras bíblicas, oração e comunião com irmãos em Cristo. Depois da reunião haverá um lanche.
Vamos participar!
A reunião começa às 17:00 no dia 13 de dezembro. Será uma noite de hinos, leituras bíblicas, oração e comunião com irmãos em Cristo. Depois da reunião haverá um lanche.
Vamos participar!
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