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Issue No: 855 Published: 12 Mar 2018
WHOSE CHURCH IS IT ANYWAY? Part 33
THE CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT
The April 1960 edition of 'Time' magazine in the USA, carried the story of Dennis Bennett, rector of St Mark’s Episcopal (Anglican) Church, having been baptised by the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues when praying at home in November 1959. Other news agencies picked up the story, and it was widely distributed. While others in traditional churches had experienced speaking in tongues earlier, this event generally marks the beginning of the Charismatic Renewal.
DENNIS BENNETT(1917-1992) AND THE PROTESTANT RENEWAL Although Bennett {Pictured) had considerable support in his parish, a small number vehemently opposed his 'Pentecostal activity'. He resigned under pressure and was reassigned St Luke's Episcopal Church in Seattle, Washington. It was on the brink of extinction, having been shut down twice already. But to the amazement of many, the church arose from the dead and flourished, becoming one of the strongest churches in the entire Northwest USA. It became a centre of Charismatic Renewal for many denominations, as the church hosted and helped visiting clergy and lay people of all hues.
The new Pentecost spread like wildfire, throughout most Protestant denominations in the US and around the world. Informal prayer groups sprung up where the participants sang praise songs, prayed spontaneously, spoke in tongues and sang in the Spirit.
Unlike the early Pentecostals, many found acceptance within their churches, where they were encouraged to remain, for the movements leaders saw it as a way renewing existing denominations spiritually. Hence the use of the less threatening word 'renewal', rather than 'revival', is being used to describe the experience.
THE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT
The foundation of the Roman Catholic Church's charismatic movement, was laid in the Vatican II Council(1962-5) Pope John XIII, in calling the Council, desired a new Pentecost as the hope of our yearning. He directed the churches for the Holy Spirit renew His wonders in this our day as by a new Pentecost.
Vatican II's careful acceptance of outsiders provided new opportunities for interaction with other Christians. Non Catholics, instead of being regarded as heretics were now described as separated brethren. It also declared Christians of other denominations are joined with us in the Holy Spirit, for to them also He gives His gifts and graces. Many Roman Catholics were now able to be brought into Holy Spirit baptism by those outside their faith.
Of equal importance was the Council's final acceptance of spiritual gifts. Cardinal Ruffini expressed the traditional view that spiritual gifts today are extremely rare and altogether exceptional, while Cardinal Suemens argued that these gifts are no peripheral or accidental phenomenon in the life of the Church. Cardinal Suemens argument prevailed and declared the spiritual gifts “should be recognized and esteemed in the Church of today."
With this foundation now in place, Vincent Synan writes, It was almost inevitable that Pentecostalism would break out in the Roman Catholic Church.
Hyatt writes.....
It began with a retreat attended by about twenty professors and graduate students from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the weekend of February 17-19, 1967. In preparation for the retreat, the participants were asked to read the Book of Acts and David Wilkerson's The Cross and the Switchblade. When the group gathered in the chapel on Saturday evening, they experienced a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and some began speaking in tongues. Synan says:
"As these Catholic seekers prayed through to Pentecost, many things familiar to classical Pentecostals began to take place. Some laughed uncontrollably "in the Spirit," while one young man rolled across the floor in ecstasy. Shouting praises to the Lord, weeping and speaking in tongues characterized this beginning of the movement in the Catholic Church."
This fire soon spread to the nearby Notre Dame University, the theological centre of Catholicism in the US. Many professors and students received Holy Spirit baptism and spoke in tongues. Catholic Charismatic prayer groups spread rapidly throughout the world. My mother, a Baptist, was prayed for by a group in our city here, far away in New Zealand, and she was cured of Multiple Sclerosis in her late 40's and lived until she was 90! PTL!
In 1970 a Catholic Charismatic Conference at Notre Dame attracted 30,000 priests, nuns and lay people who sang, prayed in tongues, prophesied and rejoiced in what God was doing.
(Continued next week)
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THE WORDS OF JESUS
May we hear what the Lord is saying to us.....
The Disciples Ask About the Future of Israel (Acts 1:4-11)
“You don’t need to know about the dates and times that are set by the Father’s authority,”
“But you will be given power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the furthest places on earth.”
Jesus Commissions the Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-18)
Immediately prior to His Ascension
“Go to the whole world, and announce the good news to everyone. “Anyone who trusts in me and is baptized will be saved, but anyone who chooses not to trust will be condemned. The following signs will accompany those who trust in me: in my name they will drive out demons; they will speak new languages; they will be able to handle snakes; if they drink something poisonous they won’t be harmed; they will place their hands on the sick and they will be healed.”
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So go and make disciples of people of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to follow all the commands I have given you. Remember, I am always with you, to the very end of the world.”
(Continued next week)
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WELCOME TO THE NURSES TRIAGE ROOM
Today we have got the nurses room prepared with for the hospital inspection team's arrival tomorrow. A lot of equipment arrived from Nairobi this morning, obtained by our good friends, Sam and Josephine.
Curtains up to split the roo.m into two so 2 patients can be triaged at once.
A 'WEIGHTY' BUY!
The fancy hospital scales to measure weight and height being tested by our nurses, Isaac and Richard. That's right! Both our nures are males! Reverse gender balance!
Our friend Sam got these with a 55% discount! We would not be have been able to afford the full price.
A CHILLY NIGHT TO POSE AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE
Kathy at the entrance in cardigan and her Maasai Tribe wrap, as it has got cold tonight (Sunday) - in our terms!
PRAYER COVER
Some of the pastors form our Compound church and our staff Praying before our opening tomorrow.
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WORRY
97. I can never catch up with my worries, for they are all about tomorrow.
98. Rarely does tomorrow's worry become today's problem.
99. Today's worry rarely solves tomorrow's problems.
100. An apple a day keeps the Doctor away, but a worry a day keeps him fully employed.
101. Repentance is when you change a 'worry' into a 'sorry.'
102. Laughter is the only medicine I know where the side effects are even more beneficial than the medicine itself.
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LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
***Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused***
*** Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others. ***
117. Good Parentage
A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks.
There is, however, one exception. A beautiful girl named Lucy has not gone along with the crowd. The teacher asks her why she has decided to be different.
"Because I'm not an atheist."
Then, asks the teacher, "What are you?"
"I'm a Christian."
The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red. She asks Lucy why she is a Christian
"Well, I was brought up knowing and loving Jesus. My mum is a Christian, and my dad is a Christian, so I am a Christian."
The teacher angrily says, "That's no reason."
"What if your mom was a moron, and your dad was a moron. What would you be then?"
She paused, smiled and said, "Then, I'd be an atheist."
QWIK QWIP: “A lot of church members are singing "Standing on the Promises" while they are just sitting on the premises.”
118. BC!
Adam and Eve lived thousands of years BC - Before Clothing.
119. Dot Com Prayers
When my brother said, "Amen" after grace one night, one of his children asked what "amen" meant. Before he or his wife could answer, their five-year-old responded, "It means "send."
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A DAVID MUSING
Great news for Kenya on Friday! President Kenyatta and beaten candidate Railla, finally met and are going to come to a form of agreement to unite Kenyans.
This is not like Western countries where the winner takes all, for their supporters in general, come from a tribal base. So unity is a great thing for the country.
Imagine all the denominations wordwide getting together, putting aside tribal allegiances to promote Jesus! Ummmmmmm!!!
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MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD.
His servant and yours
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