iWork for God
This year Rescue International and Chosen Ministries have partnered to reach the children of South Africa! We are planning a 2 week missions trip from October 5th to October 15th, to the township of Kayamandi, located in Cape Town, South Africa, to spread hope and joy to some very special children. While there we will work with Kuyasa Empowerment, a local NGO who is revitalizing the community through their work with the children and parents of Kayamandi.
Our goal for this mission is as follows:
- Help remodel a local church
- Teach 60+ children key concepts for the upcoming school year
- Personally deliver 1000 pairs of children’s shoes
- Feed 200+ children each day
We need your support! We are currently raising funds, and your tax-deductible donations will help our team in reaching its financial goal.
It’s my personal goal to raise the entire $40,000 necessary to accomplish our mission before my 39th birthday on May 25, 2012. I need your help!
- I’m seeking 1000 people to give $39 toward our mission.
- I’m also asking each person to spread this word to everyone of your friends, family, coworkers, and strangers, so that we can bring awareness to this important need.
Please consider partnering with us to make a difference in Kayamandi. Any financial support is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible.
Free iPad Giveaway
In honor of our upcoming iLife Series at Chosen Ministries, we’re giving away a brand new iPad 2!
iLife is an important series that teaches you how to navigate everyday life. Just like your phone can provide directions when you’re lost, God has provided us directions for living this life. Come and get plugged in!
iPad Sweepstakes Contest Rules and Details
iPad Contest Rules:
- Simply ‘like’ us to enter the contest for a chance to win a free iPad (Wi-Fi 16g) at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chosen-Ministries/153207969524
- Contest ends Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm PST.
- Drawing takes place (winners announced) Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm PST.
- One lucky winner will be chosen at random in a drawing of raffle tickets immediately after service. The first ticket drawn will be the winner.
- The winner must be present with the stub from the winning ticket to claim their prize.
iPad Contest Details:
Increase your chances of winning by getting more raffle tickets. See the different ways below to get more tickets for the drawing.
- ‘Like’ the Chosen Ministries page on facebook = 1 raffle ticket
- Post content relevant to the message on the Chosen Ministries page = 1 raffle ticket for each post
- Volunteer and be selected to participate in iLife series games. Details at given at service = 1 raffle ticket
- Share the page with 10 of your Facebook friends = 1 raffle ticket
- Bring a first time guest to service = 5 raffle tickets (for you and your guest!)
- Follow me on Twitter @AllChosen = 1 raffle ticket
- Win an iLife series game = 5 raffle tickets
- Purchase tickets = $1 per ticket
Disclaimer:
- You must claim your raffle tickets immediately after service on Sundays in the Chosen Cafe bookstore.
- Any tickets not claimed on Sunday after the weeks activity will be forfeited.
- You must be present during the drawing, with the winning ticket stub on Sunday, May 6th service to win.
- This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or Apple.
Good luck!!
I Am…My Voice (Back by popular demand!)
3 women are killed by their husbands/boyfriends in this country everyday…
Of these, most are killed within 2 weeks of leaving the abuser…
Two-thirds of residents in battered women shelters are children…
Every year, 1,510,455 women and 834,732 men are victims of physical violence …
Chosen Ministries presents the second “I Am…My Voice” Benefit held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by their performing arts ministry, N2SowSeed. Inspired by the Voices of Women Stage Production, “I Am…My Voice” is designed to ignite change in our community.
Our purpose is to empower the unique and powerful voice that lies within each of us, encouraging the lost to accept and love oneself despite the circumstances. This night of miracles will birth not only our long term support against Domestic Violence for women and children, but it will continue to allow N2SowSeed to create awareness by sowing seeds of hope through the art of entertainment.
Please share your voice by helping us reach our goal of $5000.00 in both cash gifts and product donations. These proceeds will be used to ensure that needs are accommodated. Your contribution is essential to help provide a safe haven and to rebuild the stolen lives of these domestic violence victims.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your love and for giving us the opportunity to reach out to the broken-hearted. Please know that your gift is tax deductible. (Chosen Ministries, Inc: Tax ID# 20-8610139). You may make check donations payable to Chosen Ministries or to donate by credit card through PayPal, visit us online at www.AllChosen.com and click the ‘Donate to Chosen’ button on the right side of your screen. As an extended appreciation, your company will also be recognized in our programs.
For further information, please feel free to contact Laconya Clemons at 888-846-2467 ext. 706 or N2SowSeed@allchosen.com.
You are welcome to mail donations to the following address:
Chosen Ministries
c/o N2SowSeed
P.O. Box 207
Burbank CA 91503-0207
The Void Between the Vision & the Visible
When was the last time you faced a problem that you couldn’t handle?
Chances are, the furthest thing from your mind was the fact that God has a promise for your life. Instead, you most likely scrambled to find solutions to your pending need. This happens because there is a very real void between the vision God has for your life and what’s visible to you everyday.
Whenever you begin to explore the vision, the realities of everyday life creep in and cloud that vision with what’s truly visible.
The beautiful thing is that the void can be filled. You can overcome the vast obstacles that stand in the way of God’s vision for your life.
The following video will show you how.
Remember these 5 points whenever you feel distanced from the vision God has promised you.
- Have faith in God
- Focus on the solution (Jesus), not the problem
- Follow-through on what God has told you to do
- Fellowship with other believers
- Fight for the promise
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” ~Matthew 17:20
Is God #1 In Your Life?
Yesterday, I was planning on skipping church.
Now before you stone me and call me a heretic, realize that many of you skip church all the time. And that was the very point I was trying to make.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to eat breakfast in bed, or spend the day at the lake, because I was asked to come preach. And preach I did!
Actually, it was more of a rebuke. You see, I don’t understand why there’s a double standard. Why can’t I miss church, but all of you can?
Oh, because I’m the Pastor, you say. But the word very clearly tells us all not to forsake the assembly of ourselves (Hebrews 10:25 NLT).
The truth is, I really didn’t want to miss church. I live to impart God’s Word to His children. It is truly the highlight of my week. But it saddens me to see so many people out, then wonder why their lives are in shambles.
Don’t let this be you. Make God #1 in your life!
You may be thinking, what does going to church have to do with making Him number one.
“I love God and He’s a part of my everyday life!”
Well, church was so important that Christ gave his life for the church (Ephesians 5:25 NLT) and asks us to do the same (Romans 12:1 NLT). Remember, the Church is His Body, and all of the parts of His Body must come together in order for us to accomplish everything we’re supposed to accomplish. Make time for Him. Commit everything to Him, and don’t let your other priorities push Him to the side.
“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.”
~Luke 9:23-24 NLT
I’m Livin’ Golden Cruise
Livin’ Golden & Chosen Ministries
Invite you to join us January 6-9, 2012 for the
I’m Livin’ Golden Cruise aboard the Carnival Inspiration!
It’s time to stop dreaming about the life you want to live and start living it!
Cruise details are as follows:
- $309 per person (must have a minimum of two people per stateroom for this price)
- $99 per person for 3rd and 4th passengers within a stateroom (if you book a stateroom with 4 guests, your shared costs will essentially be $204 per person…so invite some friends!)
- Departing Long Beach on Friday, January 6th @ 5:30pm (BE EARLY!!!)
- Saturday, January 7th from 9:00am – 6:00pm, Ensenada, Mexico
- Sunday, January 8th, Day at Sea (workshop and fun on the ship)
- Returns to Long Beach on Monday, January 9th @ 8:00am
Don’t wait, reservations must be made before July 13 to secure a spot. We only have a certain number of staterooms available.
To Reserve your space:
- Call 1-888-CARNIVAL and give them our Group Booking #629JG2 (I’m Livin’ Golden group)
- Deposit $100 per person
Call today!
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” ~John 10:10 NLT
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Complications are plenty within the Body of Christ.
Many are hurt due to the nature of the gathering of imperfect humans. While this may discourage you from fellowship, we are called to be joined to the Body.
I need you. You need me. We’re all a part of God’s Body!
Stand with me, agree with me. We’re all a part of God’s Body!
It is His Will, that every need be supplied.
