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Our “Alive in Christ” Radio Ministry serves listeners in over 60 countries with hope, faith, and above all, love. “Alive in Christ” Radio shares real-time, real-life stories about hope and faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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“Alive in Christ” is produced by Christian Times Online in order to spread the gospel of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. “Alive in Christ” is hosted by Tony Marino and Lynn Kennedy. Biblical teachings, inspired dialogue, Christian news and updates, special guests, audience interactivity, entertainment, and more. “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” Mark 16:15.

Serving the Less Fortunate

Are you a Christian who is interested in helping those who may be less fortunate than yourself?  If you are, you have a number of different options.  For instance, you can volunteer your services or you can offer money, food, clothing, and other donations.  Since these are all great options, you may want to try a combination of them all.  The good news is that this is relatively easy with Christian organizations.

Generally speaking, you will find that Christian organizations are ones that aim to help those in need or those who are less fortune.  With that in mind, there are some variations, as Christian organizations and Christian programs do come in a number of different formats.  If you have your heart set on volunteering or donating money to those who are truly less fortunate than you, you will want to examine a few of the Christian organization types outlined below.

“I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me” Matthew 25:45.

One of the many goals of a number of Christian organizations has been and still is to help get the homeless off the streets.  Christians know that there is nothing worse than not having a home to go to each and every night.  The streets are no place to live.  If you feel that same way, you may want to volunteer or donate money to those who aim to provide the homeless with overnight accommodations, which may include cheap apartment rentals or shelter stays.

In addition to assisting those who are homeless, there are also Christian organizations and programs that are designed to assist those in need of food.  Those who are in need of food have a number of different options, when it comes to receiving support.  This means that you have a number of different options, when looking to volunteer or donate.  For starters, food and drinks are always welcome donations.  You may also volunteer with a Christian organization that aims to bring food to those who need it by collecting donations from around your community or by volunteering to delivery that food to those who need it or by working as server at a food pantry dinner.

The few Christian organizations types outlined above are just a few of the many that you will find provide assistance to those who are less fortune than most Americans.  Although many of these organizations will allow you to also donate money online, you may want to keep your local community in mind.  This is particularly important if you have problems with violence or a large number of homeless people in your area.  By helping the less fortunate in and around your community, you may not only be helping them, but your community as a whole as well.

As stated above, you will find that Christian organizations and programs come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles.  In addition to the above mentioned programs, you may also find those that offer advice, guidance, and support to those who may be in need of a job, those who are having marriage difficulties, or those who have debt problems.  You should help those that focus on the less fortunate, as it is the right thing to do and these people truly need your assistance, possibly even to survive. 

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs” John 21:15.

As you can see for yourself, you have a number of different options.  Donating or volunteering your time and services to those who are less fortunate than you can do more good than you may have ever imagined.

May almighty God bless you always,

Tony

Tony Marino
Founder, Executive Publisher
Christian Times Online
http://www.christiantimesnewsletter.ccom

Supporting Churches

Today’s churches need more love and support than ever before. As end times draw nigh (near), the powers of darkness are on a mission to thwart God’s almighty destiny. Churches are under both personal and spiritual attack. Our goal is to firmly stand against these principalities, and provide pastors, evangelists, and apostles the love and support they need to proficiently sheppard God’s flock.

Without a doubt, one of the greatest privileges and one of the most awesome responsibilities that God can entrust to a local congregation is to be the sending church for a missionary called to the mission field by the Holy Spirit. Biblically speaking, it is a more intimate fulfillment of the Great Commission. It is one thing to give your mission dollars; it is more difficult to give your children. Nevertheless, that ought to be the goal of every church.

Of course, we know that Paul and Barnabas were the very first missionaries and that the church of Antioch was the first sending church. Therefore, Acts 13:1-4 narrates for us the beginning of what we now consider the “modern missionary movement.” Let’s notice several principles that are found in this passage.

The Holy Spirit Calls

As one studies Acts 13, it is evident that the principal character in this passage is the Person of the Holy Spirit. Someone has aptly called Him the “Commander and Chief of Missions.” As the church at Antioch maintained a spirit of prayer, the Holy Ghost began a work of missions in the heart of that congregation that has become the foundation of our modern missionary movement. Let us remember first of all that in Acts 13 it was with the Holy Spirit that missions originated. It was not an Antiochan or Pauline concept. The idea to reach the world with the Gospel began in the heart of God and was passed on to man by the conviction and direction of the Holy Spirit. We must never take credit for something that He is doing.

Secondly and equally important is the fact that the Holy Spirit continues to call men to the mission field. Many times, as seen here in Acts 13, He calls the best and brightest. Honestly, it can be difficult for a church to “lose” their most faithful members to the mission field, but just as a sovereign God was able to fill the spiritual gap on the foreign field, He is able to raise up additional laborers to take their places. Thank God for the fact that the calling and directing ministry of the Holy Spirit did not cease with the passing of the apostles.

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