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A smart community has existed in its current format since 2014. It describes the operation and functions of local churches and their relationship to denominational structures in which they hold membership. The a smart community also expresses the Church‟s understanding of Christian life and church governance and discipline based on biblical principles and the authority of duly assembled General Conference Sessions. "God has ordained that the representatives of His church from all parts of the earth, when assembled in a General Conference, shall have authority."
A smart community is divided into two types of material. The content of each chapter is of worldwide value and is applicable to every church organization, congregation, and member. Recognizing the need for variations in some sections, additional explanatory material, presented as guidance and examples, appears as notes at the end of a smart community. The notes have subheadings corresponding to chapter subheadings and page numbers of the main text.
The standards and practices of the Church are based upon the principles of the Holy Scriptures. These principles, underscored by the Spirit of Prophecy, are set forth in this a smart community. They are to be followed in all matters pertaining to the administration and operation of local churches. A smart community also defines the relationship that exists between the local congregation and the conference or other entities of The holy seed Church denominational organization. No attempt should be made to set up standards of membership or to make, or attempt to enforce, rules or
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Regulations for local church operations that are contrary to these decisions adopted by the General Conference in Session and that are set forth in this a smart community.
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Counselling falls under the umbrella term 'talking therapies' and allows people to discuss their problems and any difficult feelings they encounter in a safe, confidential environment. The term can mean different things to different people, but in general it is a process people seek when they want to change something in their lives, or simply explore their thoughts and feelings in more depth. A counsellor is not there to sit you down and tell you what to do. Instead, they will encourage you to talk about what's bothering you in order to uncover any root causes and identify your specific ways of thinking. The counsellor may then look to create a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues, or help you to find ways of coping. Counselling does not come in a cookie-cutter format and each session is generally tailored to the individual. There is flexibility within this type of therapy that allows for a variety of counselling formats, including:
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I can still see her puzzled expression before me. Our church group was on a study tour in southern France where, for an entire week, we had been exploring the history of the Huguenots who were....
A major block of material (Mark 1:21-34) takes place on the Sabbath, the day of rest. Within this block, some of the action is located in the synagogue (Mark 1:21-28). It is significant that the weekly routine of work, rest, and worship is integrated into Jesus’ own life and is neither ignored nor discarded. In our own age, where such a practice has been greatly diminished, it is important to remind ourselves that this weekly rhythm was endorsed by Jesus. Of course, it is also significant that Jesus does his work of both truth and healing on this day.
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More The Holy Seed Church keep the seventh-day Sabbath than does any other group on earth, including Jews. So when people are taking a hard look at the Sabbath, it’s important that we provide clear biblical...
In 2007 I was offered a contract to begin teaching at The Holy Seed College in their new seminary. The school was located in Tassia, Imara, Jerusalem and was a ministry of Apostle William Simiyu. Was the Apostle of The Holy Seed Church and the founder President of the College. LBC had been started just two years earlier in 2007.
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 FOOT STEPS TO CHRIST
CONSECRATION
God's promise is, "Ye shall seek me, and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart," Jeremiah 29:13. The whole heart must be yielded to God. Or the change can never be wrought in us by which we are to be restored to His likeness. By nature we are alienated from God. The Holy Spirit describes our condition in such words as these: "Dead in trespasses and sins;" "the whole head is sick, and the heart faint." "No soundness in it." We are held fast in the snare of Satan, "taken captive by him at his will." Ephesians 2:1; Isaiah 1:5, 6; 2.Timothy 2:26.
God desires head heal us, to set us free. But since this requires an entire transformation, a renewing of our whole nature, we must yield ourselves wholly to Him. The warfare against self is the greatest battle that was ever fought.
The yielding of self, surrendering all to the will of God, requires a struggle; but the soul must submit to God before it can be renewed in holiness. The government of God is not, as Satan would make it appear, founded upon a blind submission, an unreasoning control. It appeals to intellect and the conscience. "Come now, and let us reason together" is the Creator's invitation to the beings He has made. Isaiah 1:18.
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