John's Ordination 7/17/10

Yellow cake w/ chocolate pudding filling - yum

C4 Year End Party

A wonderful picnic celebration for the homeschooling children and their families that were part of the Co-op this year....congratulations to each of the children! It was a great day.

Elisia Jane -- 1 Year Old!

Run For Your Life - posted by Kris Easters (Kebass2312) - tangle.com

http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=9fb9e41674e0b7874f12&utm_source=newsletter0911&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weeklytopvideos
Powerful message for Christian believers today, with footage of the World Trade Centers on 9/11/01. May we never forget.

Jay Witham Concert

Start:	May 8, '09 7:00p
End:	May 8, '09 9:00p
Location:	Lighthouse Bible Church, Main Street, Hunter, NY (across from the Hunter PO)

Pastor and Christian Country singer Jay Witham will be in concert at Lighthouse Bible Church in Hunter on Friday at 7 pm. Jay has been a pastor for many years as well as a recording artist, and has two new CD projects that were recently released. His ministry is the simple message of Christ in song, and his music and message appeal to all ages. You are invited to come and be blessed as you enjoy an evening of Christian Country Music. This is a free event. A love offering will be taken for Jay's ministry. For further information, call 518-263-4167

Lighthouse Bible Church

Christmas Caroling

Start:	Dec 13, '08 1:00p
End:	Dec 13, '08 3:00p
Location:	Lighthouse Bible Church, Main St, Hunter, NY(across from the Hunter Post Office)

Join us in Hunter on Saturday for Christmas Caroling, hot chocolate and cookies. Dress warmly, and bring a smile and some cookies to share.

Lighthouse 5th Anniversary

We gathered on Saturday, November 1st to Celebrate Lighthouse Bible Church's 5th anniversary. We enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner -- turkey, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc. and then shared some songs and testimonies of how God has blessed us, individually and as a church family.
We first met as a church in October 2003, in a borrowed storefront in Tannersville, NY, a few miles east of our present location. We're thankful for the completion of our first year in our present spot on Main Street in Hunter. With our history of frequent moves during our first 4 years, a whole year in one place is a longevity record for us! From 2003 to 2007 we met in various places while praying and searching for a permanent church home: in 2 store fronts, a tent, a living room, a youth center, and in another church, who graciously had opened their doors for us when we were temporarily "homeless". God has always provided -- even keeping the rain away during our tent meeting days. We never had a rain storm during church time for that entire summer.....pretty amazing (and, no, it was NOT during a drought!). We had our first Vacation Bible School this past summer (see some pictures posted in another album on this site.) We are excited to see what God will do over the next 5 years and beyond!

Come What May

This is amazing, and worth the few minutes it takes to read/watch....At the end of the article is a link to watch the film.....Enjoy! -- Nancy

Moviemaker’s Goal: Real Life Imitating Art

Homeschoolers, production company depict challenge to Roe v. Wade

World Net Daily Article

October 11, 2008

Debate teams representing the 300 students at Patrick Henry College have won the Moot Court national debate crown twice in the school's eight-year existence, and they've defeated debating bastion Oxford twice, including once in England using UK laws, but now they're reaching higher. They are hoping that real life will imitate their art.

Combining with Advent Film Group, the Virginia evangelical school's debaters are featured in a new film presenting arguments that one day could be used to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that found a right to abortion in the U.S. Constitution. "Come What May," which already has been shown to packed houses in Grants Pass, Ore., and Harrisonburg, Va., is expected to

be available for screening online later this month.

In the movie, Caleb, a Christian student attending Patrick Henry, is caught in a moral tug-of-war as he challenges Roe v. Wade at the National Moot Court Championship. At the same time, the character's mother, a feminist attorney, argues the case at the U.S. Supreme Court, but on

the opposing side.

The microbudget project – essentially created with a volunteer team of students advised by a handful of movie professionals – already has had half a dozen offers for distribution, according to George Escobar of Advent Film Group. He told WND the plans are for the movie to be streamed online on GodTube later this month, but exact details still are being worked out.

"Our intention is that people see the compelling arguments for overturning Roe v. Wade if there are the right Supreme Court justices on the bench," he said.

In the Roe v. Wade opinion, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun hinted the decision eventually could be overturned, leaving abortion laws up to individual states. He concluded that if the "personhood" of the preborn could be established, "the case, of course, collapses, for the fetus' right to life is then guaranteed specifically by the [14th] Amendment."

The advances in scientific and medical knowledge over the past four decades have created huge conflicts over the issue of the beginning of life. Voters in Colorado will decide Nov. 4 on a ballot initiative that would recognize the unborn as a person – given the same constitutional protections as anyone else – from the moment of conception.

Grants Pass Valley Family Forum director Dean Welty believes the time for the issue to be given to American citizens is now. "This movie tells how Roe v. Wade can be reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court," he said.

"Moviegoers [at a screening] were excited or agitated on both sides, because the movie shows in dramatic fashion just how flimsy the legal footing stands for Roe. "New Justice appointees who believe in constitutional original intent will likely overturn Roe," he said.

Since the next president is expected to appoint at least a few new justices during the coming term, the tipping point for many of the previous 5-4 decisions that have upheld abortions could be approaching.

Welty noted it's possible a handful of voters in each precinct across the nation could make the choice between GOP candidate Sen. John McCain, who has a long record of largely pro-life votes, and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, who has advocated for abortions beyond even the demands of the

National Abortion Rights Action League.

"If this new movie gets widely known, and it could break out because it's very controversial, then watch out," Welty said.

Escobar has worked in the American Film Institute and in Hollywood as a freelance story analyst. He was assistant to the director on several television shows and vice president of product technologies for Tele-TV, which then was headed by Howard Stringer, now CEO of Sony. The founder of Advent Film Group in 2007, he confirmed distributors already are bidding for the rights to distribute the movie.

"We know that Christians love 'Come What May,'" said Escobar. "What surprised us were the secular, pro-choice audiences, some of whom have told us that 'Come What May' is causing them

to reconsider their position." He cited the huge impact of recent low-budget movies, "Facing the Giants," and "Fireproof," as a sea change in the movie industry. "Giants," about a high school football team, was made by Sherwood Baptist Church in

Albany, Ga., on a budget of $100,000. It earned $10 million in box office sales and – so far – has sold more than a million DVDs. "Our mission is to change culture for Christ through media," said Escobar. "We are drawing from the outstanding talent and strength of the homeschooling community.

"If homeschoolers can turn the public education monopoly upside down, they can do the same for cinema," he said.

Statistics indicate homeschooling is growing at a rate many times the rate of growth for schools nationwide, and there now are estimates of more than 2 million students who are homeschooled.

Endorsing the project were Michael Farris, founder and chancellor of Patrick Henry College, the nation's only Christian liberal arts college established to serve homeschooled students; Graham Walker, president of the college; and Michael Smith, president of the Home School Legal Defense Association.

The project, in which students also received on-the-job training in the film industry, already has been

honored. It was given a Redemptive Storyteller Award for 2008 from the Redemptive Film Festival.

Kurt Ramspott, founder of the pro-life group Guys-For-Life, said the film "could be a tipping point in this dramatic battle of Good vs. Evil in our lifetime." "It is a 'must see' that will spur you onto action," he said.

Click below to watch the film (it's free):

http://www.onenewsnow.com/comewhatmay/default.aspx

 

Cactus Canyon

This is my sister Ellyn, holding one of the youngest "Cactus Canyon Kids"!

Better late than never -- here are just a few pictures of our very first Vacation Bible School which was held at our church, Lighthouse Bible Church, August 11-15. We had a great time and made many brand new contacts with families in the area. We know of 2 children who accepted the Lord this week. God did that!

Christian Country Gospel Music Concert

Start:	Jul 19, '08 7:00p
Location:	Lighthouse Bible Church, Main St., Hunter, NY (across from the Hunter Post Office)

All are welcome to join us for an evening of Country Gospel Music with two of our favorite singers, John Osborne of Hunter, NY and Larry Barrett of Abingdon Virginia. You will be blessed and uplifted by the music and ministry of these two gifted gospel singers. Refreshments will follow the concert. Admission is free, A freewill offering will be taken.

Family Fellowship Night -- All are Welcome

Start:	May 4, '08 6:00p
End:	May 4, '08 9:00p
Location:	Lighthouse Bible Church, Hunter, NY (across from the Hunter Post Office)

Spaghetti dinner, followed by a message by Joel Uptegrove, friend of Lighthouse Bible Church and assistant pastor in West Shokan, NY. Pastor Joel is the custodian for the apartment complex property where Lighthouse is located and was used mightily by God to prepare the building for our use and to help us get settled in. We are looking forward to hearing what he will have to say.
There is no charge for the supper. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit Pastor Joel's ministry.

Family Night Supper

Start:	Apr 20, '08 6:00p
Location:	Lighthouse Bible Church, Hunter, NY (across from the Hunter Post Office)

Join us for a potluck supper and fellowship, followed by a message by our special guest, Perry Jones of the Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany, NY. There is no charge, and all are welcome! Bring a favorite dish if you wish, or just come to enjoy the food and fellowship. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the Mission.