tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17959168.post173080816270023706..comments2009-03-17T04:23:33.597-03:00Mission Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512216161233447762noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17959168.post-66143750139321375052009-03-17T04:23:00.000-03:002009-03-17T04:23:00.000-03:00North Central will need more than a potluck on Sundays and a service that most sit through just to get a free meal. This isn't a North Central problem, it is a universal problem. It is the result of our sinful nature.<BR/><BR/>The key to salvation is accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. I think if these people found Jesus they would be able to improve but the church can only be a signpost. Congratulations if your church has helped people accept Jesus Christ.<BR/><BR/>So many other things need to happen such as long term employment, addictions counseling, mental health help, family connections, suitable housing. Unfortunately, as the church is unable to provide this the only thing you can do is preach a good sermon and provide a hot plate. In other words, show Christ's love through your actions.<BR/><BR/>I don't think humans can change other humans. The gift of salvation is available to everyone who is willing to accept it. When we are sinful and unrepentant God turns his back to our needs. I think our lives can be an example of our obedience to a loving God who has rules for us to live by. <BR/><BR/>Hope this doesn't offend you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17959168.post-41232519196347547922009-03-09T17:30:00.000-03:002009-03-09T17:30:00.000-03:00Vince, I am so thankful for you and your testimony! "And if the son of man shall set you free, you shall be free indeed!"Mission Musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512216161233447762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17959168.post-70556613550734276392009-03-08T20:05:00.000-03:002009-03-08T20:05:00.000-03:00Just wanted to say Thank-you for all that you do for North central and the "Worst neighbourhood in Canada." Souls Harbour has been such a great help in my life. I look forward to next week's baptismal and ask for prayer's for my wife and kids that they and I all grow in our relationships with the Lord.Mr.Vincent Wolfenoreply@blogger.com