The 2009 Apologetics Conference was held
at the Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas on June 12-14. In the past
Christian apologetics were used by the early church fathers to defend the faith
from people who made accusations against the body of Christ. The theme for this
year was focused on how historical records testify to the existence of Jesus.
Classes were offered on subjects
concerning intelligent design, higher criticism of Pentateuch, Roman military
structure, health sciences and the Council of Nicaea. Field trips to NASA and
the Bible Musuem (located on the university campus) were offered. The museum
had one of only 11 copies left of what has been termed “the wicked Bible”,
printed in 1632. It was so named because it omitted the word “not” from the
seventh commandment in Exodus 20:14, leading (or misleading in this case)
people with the solemn injunction to commit adultery. The printer, Robert Baker
was fined £300 which ruined him financially.
Just a reminder that beginning this Sunday, June 28th the SNH Ministry will be meeting at Londonderry High School, 268 Mammoth Rd, Londonderry at 10 am. This will be for the rest of the summer, we will let you know when we will be moving back to South School.
Last Updated ( Monday, 29 June 2009 )
Call to Prayer for all in Iran
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
‘I urge, then, first of all,
that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for
kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in
all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants
all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth’. -
1Timothy 2:1-4
The demonstrations in Iran are turning
increasingly violent. Many lives are at risk and the future of a nation is at
stake. Similar to the days prior to the fall of the Iron Curtain, uncertainty
and chaos are ruling the streets. For those of us who were disciples then, we
distinctly remember how powerful intercessory prayers can be. Similarly, there
is a great need for prayers of intercession for Iran today. As an
Iranian-American, I have been an eye witness to the previous Iranian revolution
and to a devastating war that followed it.
As a disciple of Jesus for the past 21
years and as a former missionary in the Middle East, I have seen many come to
Christ due to prayers that were laid before God from thousands of miles away. I
would like to ask you to join me and my family in prayer for the Lord to
intervene in this situation and to open up the doors for the gospel in Iran.
And let us remember Jesus’ words in Matthew
18:19-20, ‘I promise that when any two of you on
earth agree about something you are praying for, my Father in heaven will do it
for you. Whenever two or three of you come together in my name, I am there with
you’ (CEV).
Behzad
Fathi, Evangelist
Potomac
Valley Church of Christ
SNH Parenting Workshops
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
The Parenting Workshops have been a great success. We'd like to
extend a big thank you to our guest speakers Mark & Lisa Schnell
and Ken & Judy Ostrowski. Their lessons were thoughtful and
specific and their personal stories inspiring. A special "thank you"
goes out to the volunteers who watched the children so the parents
could attend. Without you several members and guests might not have
been able to participate.
We're excited to continue our workshop as we change the format to smaller groups meeting throughout Southern New Hampshire. In the month of July small groups will be meeting on Wednesdays
in four locations for a short lesson followed by discussion. Since the
groups will be alternating men & women child care will not be
provided. Should you need child care it's recommended you ask a
trusted family member or close friend. If you still need help with
child care you could contact the group leaders.
