Friday, April 17, 2009

Raising Kids or Statesmen or Doctors or What?

The term “kids” gained much popularity in the 1960’s and 70’s. Many Christians resisted this cultural shift from calling youngsters “children” to calling them “kids”. When one church announced it was starting a “Kids Club”, there were protests that the children were not “Kids”! Some people were keen to point out that animals had ‘kids’ while humans had ‘children’. The very term was seen as dehumanizing.

Now ‘kids’ is ubiquitous and seems perfectly innocuous inside or outside the church. So, are we raising “kids” or “children”? Are you raising a statesman, a doctor or what? The question is not a trivial one because you will most likely succeed in leading your children toward what you want them to be.

I spoke at a Christian Business Men’s meeting in KL, Malaysia a few years ago, on the subject of “Manhood”. A highly educated Indian Doctor spoke to me afterward and lamented that he had actively raised his children with the wrong vision in mind. He had wanted each of them to be successful, well educated and professional. He sent them overseas for their studies and was thrilled with their personal and business success. Several of his children were leaders in their field. One was a Harley Street Specialist in London. Despite that enormous achievement, he now lamented that none of his children maintained their Christian faith. He was busy raising well-educated citizens, but failed to raise “Godly” people.

I ask you again. What are you raising? If you are more concerned about academics or business success you may achieve your objective but lament it in the end. If you are determined to raise “free-thinkers”, self-determined people, or those who know what they want and have the confidence to go and get it, you may succeed in your objective, but lament it later.

We need Godly Statesmen. We need more Christian business leaders. We need more professionals who will perform their functions with compassion and the fear of God. But if you are more concerned about the financial and personal issues, over the spiritual ones, you may simply raise statesmen, businessmen and professionals who go along with the worldly flow.

The more clearly you perceive your objective as a parent, the more delighted you will be with the outcome in the end. So don’t be too hasty to assume that what you are doing and where you are going is fine as it is. It is appropriate that you take time to think through your parenting objectives.

To help you give some deeper thought to the issues involved in good parenting, there is a Parenting Evaluation questionnaire which can be sent via email.


There are three broad levels of thought about Parenting, which will influence the way one proceeds with his or her parental role. There are the Natural Horizons, which are the worldly values and natural thoughts that many people follow. There are also the Spiritual Horizons, which are the Biblical and godly values, which God has revealed to us. Then there are the Faith Horizons, which are the possibilities available to those who will engage faith into the process of their parenting.

Written by Chris Field - April 16, 2009

If you are interested in more information or articles, please contact Rebecca at rsmcdowell@hotmail.com.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

GO GREEN!


April 25, 2009 in Stranahan Park
Green ExpoSaturday, April 25, 2009 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stranahan Park
How does a city help its community Go Green? With a FREE outdoor get-together that celebrates Earth Day and Water Conservation Month and features educational materials, interactive displays and refreshments for the whole family!
Join the fun as you learn how easy it is to Go Green at the Utility Advisory Committee's Green Expo. The 2009 Green Expo will focus on water and energy conservation. Homeowners and businesses will learn how to reduce their electric and water consumption through innovative products and practices.
This amazing celebration will feature cutting-edge products, giveaways and family fun in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Last year’s event hosted 45 exhibitors and was attended by residents from all over South Florida.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Daughters of Abraham






Freedom Christian Tabernacle Ministries is going International.We have partnered with Apostle Griffith in support of Daughters of Abraham school for girls in Saint Elizabeth Jamaica West Indies.This school is a learning center and safe haven for young girls in there country.We're asking for donations so we can send to jamaica in support of this great cause.FCT has provided change banks and treasure boxes for you to save your excess and un used change as a donation for this mission. After every 30 days we will be collecteing the change and have it sent to the school for there needs. We hope that each one of you will participate in our new international outreach ministry. Pick up your treasure boxes today so we can take care of our little treasures in jamaica.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Global Outreach Conference


Experience the Mission Conference Like Never Before


The World in Our Backyard


Everyone is invited to come to this signature event of our mission week

showcasing interactive stations of countries around the world,

International foods and simulated airplane ride to transport visitors to

distant lands, located in the Fellowship Hall at the church.


April 22 at 6:00pm Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

5555 N. Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, 33308

Your Invited!



Broadmoor Baptist Church will be having there annual Easter Cantata

Saturday 4/11 at 7:00pm Located at 3101 NW 93rd Street Miami, 33147



Come out and enjoy the music and entertainment!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Winds of Change



In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Child Abuse Coordination Committee, in
conjunction with Broward County Parks and Recreation,
Florida Department of Children & Families and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, celebrates...
Keeping the Pieces of Your Family Together

Where: Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park
2520 N.W. 6th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, 33311
When: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2009
For more information please contact
Delevoe Park at 954.791.1036
or the Sexual Assault Treatment Center at 954.765.4159
or visit www.broward.org/parks/rd.htm

Educational
information
Giveaways
Free lunch
Interactive exhibits
Art activities
Raffle and prizes
Winds of Change

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Easter Egg Hunt


Children Home Society has extended an invitation to FCTs Youth Reaching Youth Outreach Ministry at the annual Easter Egg Hunt Picnic Saturday 4/04 at 10am to 2pm.


Location: Birch State Park 3109 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale, 33304




See you there!

Spring Fling



Health Expo


Kids In Distress


Freedom Christian Tabernacle is a proud supporter of Foster Parenting.

Kids In Distress will be an orientation for Mapp(model approach to partnership parenting) classes Thursday April 9th at 6pm. Location: 819 NE 26th St Fort Lauderdale 33305.

Come out and learn how you can help Floridas abandoned, abused and neglected children.

Holiday 4/12





























Happy Birthday




Jalene Singletary 4/30

Precious Poole 4/04
Deacon Torrance Welch 4/24

April Calendar


Thank You Partners For Your Support

On behalf of our Senior pastor and administrative staff here at

Freedom Christian Tabernacle we would like to thank you for your commitment, prayers and financial support.

Freedom Christian Tabernacle is a ministry on the move changing lives and making a difference in the community through the word of God. It is with your continuous support and contributions that we are able to continue with our mission.

If you would like to become a new partner with us you may do so by sending your ministry gifts.

Make checks or money orders payable to :

Freedom Christian Tabernacle

Mail to:
P. O. Box 9367
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310

Thank you all for helping us make a difference in the lives of Gods People!