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Thomas Jefferson's letter to John Adams, April 11, 1823: "The day will come when the mystical generation of Jesus, by the supreme being as his father in the womb of a virgin, will be classed with the fable of the generation of Minerva in the brain of Jupiter."
Churches based on sight are the most numerous entities in the Roanoke Valley. Yet, these structures only seem to actively participate in the life of the communities two, possibly three times a week. The rest of the time, they loom within the communities almost mausoleum-like. Of course, it is generally understood that the life of a church is in the spirit of its members, but without their presence, the life is virtually non-existent. Maybe, the churches in the community are doing more than what meets the eye of the residents. Lately, churches in the Valley have been under attack in terms of break-ins, theft, and just plain old disrespect if not total disregard. Could there be a reason why vandalism runs rampant at the churches' doorsteps, including drug use and not too long ago murder? Nevertheless, there is an obligation to not only restore and save souls but also possibly to save, guide, and provide physical and mental respites in cases of poverty, healthcare concerns, and loss of direction. Consequently, this is an effort to see if the churches and the communities can work more cohesively to better solve some of the social issues. We would like for churches to tell the communities of just not what is going on within your church but what you are doing outside of your church in the communities of which it exists. Submit your story by clicking onto the link "Your Church and the Community".
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Has Christianity failed the "Messiah's Mission"?
A theoretical supposition: Christianity supposedly promotes the teachings of Jesus Christ, but unfortunately has substantially failed over the last 2,000 years in the primary mission. That mission is the upliftment of mankind as opposed to seeing it fall into moral disarray and civil decay.
I begin with the inquisitions of Catholicism, the blood-letting resulting from the Protestant Revolt, genocide of the Jews and others in Europe, the virtual annihilation of Native Americans, enslavement of Africans in Europe and America, and supportive of global imperialism (not free enterprise) via Christian overtones throughout the western and eastern hemispheres. Finally, evaluate its current existence based on race, class, and traditional beliefs in the western and eastern world that are inculcated via biblical interpretation to one's denominational vantage.
Pastorates are invited to join this discussion and to even challenge this supposition, but I personally think this does not bode well for those claiming to be waiting for "the messiah" and "a judgement." Do you? Sincerely, Bobby Buck, owner of Buck Publishing.
Churches lifting up mankind in the Roanoke Valley:
We begin this series of articles from the various ministers throughout the Roanoke Valley with former Mayor Nelson Harris, of the city of Roanoke and the Pastor of Virginia Heights Baptist Church:
Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 2014 Memorial Avenue, SW, provides a food ministry every Thursday from 9-noon. The church is a distribution site for both privately-funded food donations as well as government-purchased food. The ministry serves all residents in the 24015 zip code who are in need of food assistance. Staff requests that when you come, you provide a valid form of identification and forms may need to be completed if you are a first-time client. Clients may come to the food pantry every week if there is a need. VHBC has been providing this ministry for almost a decade. For more information, call the church offfice at 344-7748. Rev. Nelson Harris is the pastor and Crissy Wolfe is the secretary. (Article submitted 6/14/07)
Today, we feature Patricia Cabbler's Outreach Ministry, House of Prayer located at 3121 Kirkland Drive NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. Phone: 540-563-0472. Patricia Cabbler is a member of the Southwestern Food Bank and distributes food to the elderly, single parents, and children. Food Lion is a major contributor to her community effort. She can be heard on WTOY AM Radio each Wednesday at 11:00 AM and Sundays at 8:00 AM. (Article submitted 7/19/07)
Free furniture is offered to families in need by Victory Independent Baptist Church at 3907 Hershberger Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019. Phone: 540-362-9229. Tune in on your radio at 910 AM M-F, 9:15 each morning. Information submitted by Rev. Foster Covington on October 12, 2007.
Garden of Prayer #7, the newly expanded church at the corner of Cove and Hershberger with a spectacular view of the valley, offers the following to the community of Roanoke: Free breakfast on Sundays, a tutorial program for all students during the week, " hooked on phonics" sessions, and a substance abuse program on Fridays. The address is 3101 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. Phone: 540-563-4244. The church is under the guidance of Bishop Shadrack Brown. (Information submitted October 12, 2007)
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