VOL 11 ISSUE II MARCH 2015 CHILD DEDICATIONS THAILAND MISSION TRIP CREATIVE GIVING MINISTRY Page 8A Page 10A Page 1B A PUBLICATION OF WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH WOODSIDEBIBLE.ORG EASTER Warren campus embarks on SERVICE TIMES TROY Good Friday - 1 and 7 p.m. Easter Services – Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. DETROIT Good Friday - 7 p.m. Easter Sunday – 10 a.m. FARMINGTON HILLS Good Friday – 7 p.m. Easter Sunday – 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. LAKE ORION Good Friday – no service Easter Sunday – 9:30 and 11 a.m. PLYMOUTH Good Friday – 7 p.m. Easter Sunday – 9:30 and 11 a.m. PONTIAC Good Friday – 7 p.m. Easter Sunday – 11:30 a.m. ROMEO Good Friday - 5:30 and 7 p.m. Easter Sunday - 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. ROYAL OAK Good Friday – 7 p.m. Easter Sunday – 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. WARREN Good Friday – 7 p.m. Easter Sunday – 9:30 and 11 a.m. PRE-SORT STANDARD U.S. Postage PAID Big Rapids, MI 49307 Permit No. 62 WHITE LAKE Good Friday – 7 p.m. Easter Sunday – 9:30 and 11 a.m. unique mentorship program when you’re mentoring young people is life on life.” Twenty-five Lincoln High School students – mainly freshman and sophomores – were selected to participate in this 14-week journey. Nancy Stewart, head of the volunteer effort for the Lincoln High School Initiative portion of the Warren Dream Center, and a Nancy dozen volunteer mentors Stewart will provide a little teaching time along with connection time during the BY CHRISTINE L. MOBLEY 41 minutes afforded them WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER each Monday. Mentors include new he vision of starting and seasoned Woodside a Dream Center in members, non-members, Warren is starting to take a business owner, a stylist, root in reality. a lawyer, and a retiree to Woodside Bible name a few. Each of them Church’s Warren campus has the goal of reaching has embarked on a pilot out to make a difference in program by partnering these young teens lives. with Michigan’s DepartOne of the teaching ment of Human Services tools that they’ll use will (DHS) in an effort to be The Code: The 5 Secrets mentor students at Lin- – NANCY STEWART, HEAD of Teen Success by Mawi coln High School. OF VOLUNTEER EFFORT Asgedom and each stu“We’ve been praying dent will be encouraged to about the pressing needs journal with their personal copy of Win of our community,” Warren Campus Pasthe Inner Battle: The Ultimate Teen Leadtor Dan Stewart said. “We believe God ership Journal, also by Asgedom. wants us to help address those and to Asgedom’s memoir, Of Beetles and help heal the hurts and meet the needs Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a we see in our community.” Refugee Camp to Harvard, details his road In discussions with community leadfrom his youth as an Ethiopian refugee in ers it became evident that youth mentorSudan to growing up in a Chicago subing was on the radar. According to Stewurb to graduating with top honors from art, he wasn’t exactly sure how to proceed Harvard, and becoming a motivational from there, so he prayed. speaker and author who dedicates his life Fast forward to when Stewart received to uplifting teens. a request from DHS to help at-risk stu“These tools help kids tap into their dents at Lincoln High School. potential,” she said. “We wanted to be re“That sounded exactly like what we spectful of boundaries and still be faithwere praying about,” Stewart said. “God based and take opportunities without was opening doors and we were extended creating roadblocks with this program this invitation, so I feel like this is the first being specifically in the school. step into helping with one of the pressing “We feel like this is something that needs of our community. God has brought our way that will help “One of the things that we’re blessed with at Woodside is people and what is needed WARREN continued on page 11 T Woodside Bible Church 6600 Rochester Troy Mi 48085 come “I’m excited to see the doors God is opening at Lincoln High School!” worship with us at Timber Wolf Lake to host Woodside Annual Men’s Retreat Annual Men’s Retreat promises a weekend of fun and fellowship BY JIM AVERY WOODSIDE NEWS MANAGING EDITOR P ack your bag and outdoor gear, as the 2015 Men’s Retreat is quickly approaching. Scheduled for the weekend of April 24-26, this year’s retreat will be held at Timber Wolf Lake Lodge, one of northern Michigan’s premier retreat destinations. The facility is located near Lake City, MI. Senior Pastor Doug Schmidt will be on hand to share an inspiring message and join in the weekend fun. The annual Men’s Retreat has long been viewed as an opportunity to relax, enjoy great fellowship and participate in a variety of competitive activities. Besides the great food and fellowship, the retreat offers a lengthy list of activities to include a gym, game room, Frisbee golf clinics, (weather permitting) go-karts, kayaks, ropes course, etc. Campus pride will be on the line during the first annual “W” (Woodside) Games – a competition among teams from all Woodside campuses. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the highest scoring campus/team (team sign-ups will be on Friday night). The cost of the Men’s Retreat is $149, with registration ending April 6. MENS RETREAT continued on page 4 woodside TROY 6600 Rochester Road Troy, MI 48085 248-879-8533 SATURDAY 5 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. WARREN 27300 Hoover Road Warren, MI 48093 586-758-4750 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. WHITE LAKE 9000 Highland Road White Lake, MI 48386 248-698-1300 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. ROYAL OAK 2915 Normandy Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 248-687-7136 SUNDAY 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. LAKE ORION 2509 Waldon Road Lake Orion, MI 48363 248-481-8069 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DETROIT Detroit School of the Arts Ford Theater 123 Selden Street Detroit, MI 48201 313-494-6000 SUNDAY 10 a.m. ROMEO 7800 W. 32 Mile Road Washington, MI 48095 586-752-3905 SUNDAY 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. INTERNET CAMPUS http://woodside.tv SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. TUESDAY 7 p.m. THURSDAY 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. PONTIAC CAMPUS 830 Auburn Avenue Pontiac, MI 48342 248-879-8533 SUNDAY 11:30 a.m. PLYMOUTH CAMPUS 42021 E. Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI 48170 248-879-8533 x187 SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. FARMINGTON HILLS 28301 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-851-0310 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. one church. eleven locations. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR MOST SERVICES, PLEASE TURN TO SECTION B FOR CAMPUS DETAILS. INTERPRETING FOR THE DEAF AT TROY CAMPUS. ALL SERVICES ARE CONTEMPORARY UNLESS NOTED. Section A 2 the gospel truth New Beginning, New Hope Y ou are alive today because Almighty God, the Maker of heaven and earth, created you for a special purpose. The all-wise Ruler of the universe holds every person accountable, and each of us has broken His law. We deserve God’s wrath and endless punishment in hell. The Great News of the Bible is that God loves us so much that He sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for our sin by dying on the cross. Three days later God raised Him from the dead: demonstrating that Jesus was, as He claimed, God and Savior. Anyone who believes in Jesus has eternal life instead of eternal punishment. God commands all men to turn away from sin and to give allegiance to Jesus Christ as Master. God hears the prayer of all who call out to Him. A new life of forgiveness from sin and peace with God comes through commitment to Jesus Christ. Jesus promises a fulfilling life to all who follow Him, a life of meaning and purpose. Prayer: Almighty God, I am a sinner. I turn away from my sin and ask forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died for my sins and rose from the dead. I commit to follow Jesus as my Lord. This commitment to follow Christ establishes a new relationship with God. It is best developed in a community of believers who are committed to worship, prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and outreach. If you want to learn more about connecting with God, the friendly people at Woodside Bible Church will gladly welcome you and share their life in God with you. For more information call 248-879-8533, or go to woodsidebible.org, or e-mail gospeltruth@ woodsidenews.org. MARCH 2015 THE PASTOR’S PEN BY DOUG SCHMIDT [WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH SENIOR PASTOR] Prepare tional trend in each of these statistical areas. And yet we must be prepared to address these challenges. To me, this is such an exciting time for the church to be the person would not have to be brilliant in concludlight in a dark time. ing that our country is in a rapid pace of change. Fortunately Dickerson shares a plan for churches The evangelical church has to be prepared to reach a today to pair with the different times that are not comchanging culture. I have read several books that ading – they are here. “Christianity has died many times and dress this need, one of which is The Great Evangelical risen again; for he had a God who knew the way out of the Recession by John Dickerson. Dickerson identifies six factors that will crash the DOUG SCHMIDT grave.” – GK Chesterton, The Everlasting Man. The summary of his plan is: American church. He documents that the number of 1. Value prayer as we depend on God. evangelical Christians in the U.S. is not 40-60 mil2. Do good in our communities as Jesus did. lion, but rather 21 million or 7-9% of the population. 3. Unite. Unify biblically. “In the essentials, unity. In nonThe church is becoming increasingly hated in our culture essentials, charity. In all things, Christ.” as it is viewed to be judgmental and hypocritical. The evan4. Be financially solvent. Fund ministry without long-term debt. gelical church is also sharply divided representing many differ5. Take discipleship seriously. ent views regarding the Scriptures, politics, social justice, etc. 6. Reignite evangelism. Funding for church ministries is also dwindling as the highly I would highly recommend you read The Great Evangelicommitted, older generations are passing on and the younger cal Recession by John Dickerson. The book is available at the demographics have less commitment to give to church mission Woodside bookstore. and outreach. I have full confidence in our leadership (campus pastors and The church’s declining numbers are often caused by the exit elders) to lead Woodside to be all that God wants us to be in of student population and the absence of evangelism. order to honor Him and reach our world. At the present time, Woodside is the exception to the na- A FROM THE EDITOR BY MIKE WENDLAND [WOODSIDE NEWS EXECUTIVE EDITOR] A s a longtime media guy, I’m have given and decided to upadmittedly a bit of a news date it a bit. junkie. Here it is: But as a Christian, I am Father God: increasingly finding my frusYou are truth. And you have tration level rising fast. So fast called journalists to a profoundly that I no longer watch the 11 important task. To tell the truth. p.m. news. I get too upset at it, But to do that, they must find it. and that’s not good just before And as they pursue it, it MIKE WENDLAND I head to bed. Often, at dinner, comes in many parts. One group I’ll turn off the networks broadtells them one thing. Another, casts, too. just the opposite, another something I’ve spent four decades in news. else. Give them the wisdom and underWhat so often passes as news these standing and skill to know which parts days is not the kind of journalism I was are true … and then to put the right trained to practice. parts together in the right order. So what’s to do? As they do their jobs, they are often Pray. manipulated, misled, managed and maI’ve often been asked at the annual ligned. May they not be discouraged. Day of Prayer to come by various civic Gift them with patience, guide them groups around the area and pray for the with common sense, guard them from media. pessimism. The other day, after being particuHelp them to be a voice for the voicelarly upset at the partisan bickering and less … To be skeptical but never cynical slanted reporting on a couple of the net… Righteously angry at the wrongs they works, I dug out a copy of that prayer I expose, but never revengeful. Keep their hearts from despair and give them the courage and steadfastness to go to places and ask the questions and shine the light that their readers and viewers need to make sense of this alltoo-fallen world. Keep them safe from harm as they do their jobs. But may they also realize that in doing their jobs, they often cause harm. Make them humbly aware of the power of words and pictures and help them to choose them carefully, always seeking to minimize harm, never exploiting the facts, slanting the story or preconceiving their prejudices to push a personal agenda. May they admit and correct their mistakes promptly, learning from them. But O God, may they especially realize that all news is not bad news. That love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control – what your word calls the fruit of your sprit – are all around them and part of the good news they are also EDITOR continued on page 4 LEADERSHIP BY LARRY HARRISON [WOODSIDE NEWS EDITORIAL ADVISOR] Puppies and love pecially when you take him us anyway. outside to “do his business” but The Bible doesn’t really say why he ant to turn your world upall he wants to do is play in the created us. But it does say he loves us side-down? Buy a puppy. snow (and he loves snow). (each individually) and wants to have a We did. But on the other hand, he relationship with us. His name is Charlie. He is has brought a lot of joy into our And here the comparison between a Shih Tzu-Bichon Frise mix lives. He is very excited when “puppy-love” and human love needs to – mostly white with touches I come home from work. He end. of tan on his ears and face. We is a true lap dog and loves to Yes, I will admit that at some level, I have had him for one month at LARRY HARRISON cuddle. And then there are the “love” my puppy Charlie. But do I love the time of this writing, and he is four stunts he pulls – like stealing the socks him with the same love I have for my months old today. off my wife’s feet. I have wife, sons and daughters? No. We’ve never had a puppy before. Oh, not laughed that hard in a Would I die for my puppy? No. we had a dog – Mickey, a Miniature very long time. Would I die for my family? Yes. Schnauzer, who passed last May after 16 Why did we buy a pupIt’s a very different level of love. years with us. But we got her when she py? I don’t have a good anAnd God’s love for us is was nine months old – pretty much past swer for that. All I know is deeper still. He sent his son Jethe puppy stage. that one Friday we did not sus to die on the cross after we Not Charlie. He’s all puppy. have a puppy but by the made a mess of things. Jesus is He chews on everything (including next Sunday we did. the Lamb of God that takes away my arm). Which brings me to a the sins of the world ( John 1:29). He doesn’t like a collar or a leash. deeper theological quesThat’s a measure of love I will And he did not come housebroken tion – why did God crenever completely understand. (which reminds me – we need more carate humans? He knew we pet cleaner). all would make a mess of Larry Harrison can be contacted at He can be frustrating at times – esthings. And yet, he created Introducing, Charlie. [email protected]. W Section A MARCH 2015 HIS STORY 3 CONTENTS SECTION A BY SUSAN FULCHER [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] Woodside member named Michigan’s Outstanding Practicing Principal “I have a quiet distaste for the status quo,” says Whan. “As educators, we have the opportunity to change children’s and family’s lives. Schools are really a dynamic mission field. Chrisorn into a family of edutian teachers and principals can cators, Jeremy Whan reflect the love and values of was determined not to add Christ without proselytizing.” SUSAN FULCHER his name to the family busiLast fall, the Michigan ness. However, an assignconference to recognize the ment that placed him in a kindernominee to represent Michigan in garten classroom for an observation Washington D.C. for the national opportunity during his sophomore title of Principal of the Year was held year of college changed that decision at Grand Traverse Bay Resort. into a relentless passion for school Whan was very appreciative to be improvement, support of students selected as the Region 7 representaand teachers, and the opportunity to tive, but carried no expectations of communicate a vision to inspire othbeing chosen as the winner of the ers to become better leaders by reachMichigan candidates. Therefore, he ing their potential. wasn’t really geared to attend the conAn educator since 1993, Whan ference in Traverse City. B seated on stage,” said Whan. “But when I got up to go into the hall and stretch my legs, things became very confused.” Since everything had been kept a secret from him, he was about to enter a hallway where his wife, children and family were waiting for the grand announcement. Several of the people ‘in the know’ rushed into the hall to quickly move the family from sight and deter his exit from the ballroom. It wasn’t until the emcee began reading his nomination letter near the end of the conference that the truth emerged for him. He may not have been seated on the stage, but the honor of being named Michigan’s MEMSPA winner was the ultimate prize. In November of this year, all U.S. state and territory winners will con- PASTOR’S PEN.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A FROM THE EDITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A LEADERSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A HIS STORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A WOODSIDE WORLDWIDE. . . . . . . . . . 4A MOVIE REVIEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A WHAT’S COOKIN’.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A CROSSCURRENTS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A RAYS FROM THE HOUSE OF LIGHT.. 10A F.R.O.G... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A ADVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A BOOKS OF THE MONTH. . . . . . . . . . 11A FIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12A CHRISTIAN CROSSWORD.. . . . . . . . 13A FAMILY FUN GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A DID YOU KNOW?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A HUMOR.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15A SECTION B HAPPENINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2B BELONG WOODSIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2B ERIC HAVEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3B VINCE MESSINA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5B DAN STEWART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B WOODSIDE OF WARREN.. . . . . . . . . . 6B MILESTONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B CARTOON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7B BRAD HULCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8B WOODSIDE OF WHITE LAKE.. . . . . . . 9B RICK SEIDEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9B STEVE BAKER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10B WOODSIDE OF FARMINGTON HILLS. 10B ANDY BALIGIAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10B LORENZO SEWELL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12B JEREMY WRITEBOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12B STEVE ZARRILLI.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13B Woodside Troy member Jeremy Whan with his proud family: Son, Christian; daughter, Grace and wife, Christina spent 19 years in the West Bloomfield School District as a teacher, assistant principal and principal before transferring five years ago to become the principle of Troy’s Bemus Elementary School, bringing to Bemus the same mentoring and coaching skills for which he was known and appreciated in his previous district. In the spring of 2014, Whan was recognized as the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association’s (MEMSPA) Region 7 Outstanding Practicing Principal. “At a time when schools desperately need great principals, it is rare to find one as dynamic, exceptional and influential as Jeremy Whan,” wrote his former Principal Christina Carlin on her nomination application. “Jeremy’s leadership style is unique. His constant search for a better way leads his schools to be innovative and solution-oriented.” Each nominee for the award required five nomination applications to the MEMSPA committee, including a colleague, teachers and a parent. Each letter written for Whan focused on similar qualities: a visionary leader, constant search for a better way to lead his schools to be innovative and solution-oriented, a teacher coach, a deep commitment to children and understanding of the value of volunteers. “At a time when schools desperately need great principals, it is rare to find one as dynamic, exceptional and influential as Jeremy Whan.” – PRINCIPAL CHRISTINA CARLIN The leaders of his recommendation committee had to secretly come up with a plan to get him to the conference. After much persuasion, he agreed to attend. While most of the candidates were seated on the stage, Whan was seated at a floor table with a close friend. “I knew I hadn’t won the top nomination from my state, so I didn’t think anything was odd that I wasn’t verge on Washington D.C. to be honored and recognized for their achievement. The highlight of this occasion will be the announcement of the distinguished National Principal of the year and the runner-up. The honor of being named the National Principal of the year brings with the title speaking engagements. Whan has speaking experience including groups of college undergraduate meetings and sharing with his school district and other districts his school’s experiences of implementing strategies that warrant Bemus Elementary as a highly recognized school. Should he be named the National Principal or runner-up, Whan says, “I’ve always had aspirations to lead larger groups of people. I love change. To me, it is opportunity to lead or influence others.” “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” This quote by the sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, was referenced by Scott Francis, fifthgrade teacher at Bemis, in his nominating letter as a reminder of how Whan has impacted his teaching career. Susan Fulcher can be contacted at [email protected]. TIM HOLDRIDGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14B CLASSIFIEDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15B TELEVISION SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . . 15B ABOUT US: THE WOODSIDE NEWS: PUBLISHED MONTHLY MAILING ADDRESS: 6600 ROCHESTER ROAD TROY, MI 48085 CHURCH WEBSITE: WOODSIDEBIBLE.ORG PHONE: 248-879-8533 EXECUTIVE EDITOR: MIKE WENDLAND ART DIRECTOR: ALEX LUMELSKY MANAGING EDITOR: JIM AVERY PHOTOGRAPHERS: JOHN HECK NANCY RUDNIK TERRY SYKES EDITORIAL ADVISOR: LARRY HARRISON COPY EDITOR: ANN MULVENNA CALENDAR EDITOR: ANN MULVENNA COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATOR: ANN MULVENNA CIRCULATION DIRECTOR: BOB FULCHER NEWSPAPER DESIGN: SKY CREATIVE ADVERTISING MANAGER SUE GRAF ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: DAN MULVENNA ADVISORY BOARD: DOUG SCHMIDT ERIC HAVEN TIM FAUSCH STEVE COLYER SARAH ALLEN WWW.SKYCREATIVE.ORG OUR CHURCH MISSION: Woodside’s mission is to help people BELONG to Christ, GROW in Christ and REACH the world for Christ. 4 Section A MARCH 2015 PHOTOS BY STAFF; DEARBORN Samaria Project soccer team gathering for prayer before the game starts. WOODSIDE WORLDWIDE BY NANCY TENNISWOOD [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] Dearborn is on the go 80 people from all different backgrounds and many were from the local community. What a or three years now, Woodside’s mission team great beginning! has been focusing on the Woodside Samaria What are the plans for the future? The Project in Dearborn. They used this name beWoodside team is hoping to launch a consiscause it reminded them of Samaria in the great tent opportunity for people to come down in commission. Many lived close to the church but the spring and reach out to the community. were culturally different. This would involve people Like Samaria for the earwho are willing and able to ly Christians in Jerusalem, join them twice a month. Dearborn is geographically One of the times would close, but culturally distant be spent in prayer, worship from the many Woodside and preparing the people campuses. to share the Gospel mesSo what is the purpose of sage. The other meeting this Samaria Project? The would be to actually share ultimate goal is to start an the Good News with indiindigenous church movevidual Dearborn neighbors. ment. This can be done in a They are so excited Helping a Dearborn Church. couple ways. about this idea because peoFirst, they can help bring ple from the whole church a gradual transformation to body would be involved. existing churches. Secondly, they can be instruIf you would like to know more about this mental in planting new churches. Their desire ministry, or if you would like to be involved in is to participate on the local team and to proit, you may contact the Life Impact office at vide opportunities for the entire church body 248-879-8533. You may also email the team today to join in this mission. directly at [email protected]. In order to accomplish this, one of the things they did was to organize soccer games. Last Nancy Tenniswood can be contacted at year was their first season to play. They had [email protected]. F For your home. For your office. For your friends. 12 issues, $10. Please make check payable to The Woodside News. MENS RETREAT continued on page 4 Registration includes accommodations, meals and all the activities Timber Wolf Lake Lodge has to offer. To register and pay for the Men’s Retreat go to woodsidebible.org/ministries/ mens-ministries/mens-retreat. Do not let the cost prevent you from attending, as resources are available to assist you. Check-in will take place on Friday from 6-8 p.m., with the first session starting at 8:30 p.m. Late check-in is also available. Departure will be at noon on Sunday. EDITOR continued from page 2 SUBSCRIPTION REQUEST NAME___________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ EMAIL___________________________________________________ PHONE__________________________________________________ MAIL TO: Woodside News Subscriptions Woodside Bible Church 6600 Rochester Road Troy, MI 48085 responsible to tell. May their reports inform, not inflame. May they encourage, not discourage. May they be sensitive instead of sensationalistic … Reflect reason not ridicule … Be balanced not bitter. May the words they write and the images they display describe not distort. Help them to educate and to even entertain … but never to entice. May their power never be tainted by their pride. May they understand that it is more important to be fair than first … That respect is more important than ratings and that truthfulness and honesty and compassion and integrity are the traits that they must pursue in themselves as much and as rigorously as they demand of others. Make sure you invite a friend, neighbor or relative to join in the fun. For additional details, go online to the website noted above or call the Troy campus office at 248-879-8533. Jim Avery can be contacted at [email protected]. To be the journalists you have called them to be, I pray, Father, in the newsrooms and TV stations and radio studios and editing suites of this land, that you would impress on each one of them that there is an absolute, unchanging Truth with a capital T that they need to open our hearts to hear. May you plant Your Truth in them so that they can then tell it to others. Finally Father, may they daily be reminded that with great power comes great responsibility. May they please you in the way they exercise it. We pray this in the strong name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is the Truth, The Life and The Way. Amen. Mike Wendland is the Executive Editor of the Woodside News. He can be contacted at [email protected]. MARCH 2015 Section A 5 MOVIES BY SHAWN CONLEY [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] MCFARLAND, USA tells members of the family. Rated the true story of Jim White PG. (Kevin Costner), a high DUMB AND DUMBER school football coach with a TO: Harry and Lloyd are bit of a temper problem. Afback in this comedic caper ter said temper causes him to that fans of the original will accidentally injure a student, probably enjoy, but younger White takes what appears to generations most likely won’t be a dead-end, last-chance understand. Rated PG-13. SHAWN CONLEY job as a teacher in McFarEXODUS: GODS AND land, CA. KINGS: The controversial As his family adjusts to life in a movie hits store shelves later this predominantly Hispanic town, White month. Though not a terrible movie, sees the potential in some students to the biblical story is – not surprisingly run on a cross-country team. But he – inaccurate. Rated PG-13. Coming has a lot of convincing to do with 3/17/15. them, their parents and the faculty THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE before anything can happen. Add to OF THE FIVE ARMIES: This final that the culture shock he and his faminstallment in the series is almost one ily experience and it becomes clear long, drawn-out battle, which gets a White is in for a long uphill battle. little tiresome after two hours. Rated This is another sports-oriented, feel-good, family-friendly movie from the people at Disney. While it’s pretty predictable and certainly has its staple Hallmark-card moments, it still manages to be enjoyable. This is a good bet for families with older children. “This is a movie that’s not just about running like crazy for the sake of a winning medal,” says Plugged In Online. “It’s about racing toward and then enjoying the rewards of hard work and friendship, community and intercultural acceptance and understanding.” “You’ll cheer for these kids to rise above, to break the cycle of poverty, to believe in themselves, to attain their own version of the American Dream,” says Christianity Today. “That’s the real finish line here.” Directed by Niki Caro. Rated PG for thematic material, some violence and language. 129 minutes. It’s usually slow at the theater this time of year, so… NEW ON DVD/BLU-RAY: ANNIE: The beloved musical gets a much less beloved update. Fans of the original will probably be underwhelmed. Rated PG. Coming 3/17/15. BIG HERO 6: A fun, heartfelt animated movie about a boy and his inflatable robot that’s safe for most PG-13. Coming 3/24/15. THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 1: The nextto-last entry in the franchise solidly delivers exactly what fans expect. Best for teens and adults. Rated PG-13. INTO THE WOODS: This unusual fairy-tale musical isn’t spectacular given its cast, but it’s worth a rental. Geared toward families with “You’ll cheer for these kids to rise above.” – CHRISTIANITY TODAY ON MCFARLAND, USA older children and teens. Rated PG. Coming 3/24/15. NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB: The third part of the family-friendly series brings back most of the characters in this so-so movie. Worth a cheap rental. Rated PG. Coming 3/10/15. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING: An interesting look at the relationship between physicist/atheist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Very well done. Rated PG-13. UNBROKEN: This fascinating true story of Olympian-turned-POW Louis Zamperini is well-told and inspirational. Best for teens and adults. Rated PG-13. Coming 3/24/15. Shawn Conley can be contacted at [email protected]. Jim White (Kevin Costner) leads of unlikely team of runners in McFarland, USA. WHAT’S COOKIN’ [RECIPE OF THE MONTH] COLLECTED BY BECKY JOHNSON Easy & Healthy Rice Skillet Great side dish for any meal or add chopped or shredded meat and this can be the meal. utes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Add rice and stir well. Remove from heat and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese or stir in the feta cheese. 1 Tbsp. of olive oil 2 cups zucchini, quartered Hearty Brunswick Stew lengthwise BECKY JOHNSON Comfort food at its best: 2 cloves garlic, diced very small 3/4 cup diced bell pepper 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1 can (15 oz.) black beans drained 3 new potatoes, peeled and chopped and rinsed 2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz.) 2 tomatoes, diced 1 18-oz. bottle of your favorite bar1 cup water beque sauce 1 cup instant rice, uncooked 1 32-oz. box of chicken stock ½ cup of your favorite shredded 9-oz. bag of frozen lima beans, cheese (or I used Feta Cheese – it’s thawed always “betta with Feta” 9-oz. bag of frozen corn, thawed 6 Tbsp. brown sugar Sautee zucchini, garlic, and bell pep1 tsp. salt pers in olive oil over low heat for 5 min- Trim fat from roast and cut into 2-inch pieces. Stir together the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook for 10-12 hours or until potatoes are soft. Optional: remove pork and shred – then return to pot and stir well. Slow Cooker Chocolate Fondue 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract Pinch of Sea Salt Dippers: pretzels, pound cake, potato chips, your favorite fruit, tiny cookies and marshmallows Put the semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, cream, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a 6-cup heatproof glass bowl that will fit completely inside a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes. Uncover and stir the chocolate mixture until smooth. Continue to cook, covered, until the chocolate is completely melted and warm, 15-30 minutes. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting and either spoon the chocolate mixture into small serving bowls or serve it right out of the slow cooker with assorted dippers on the side. Note: Wipe away excess water that forms under the lid. Becky Johnson can be contacted at [email protected]. 6 Section A MARCH 2015 CROSSCURRENTS BY CAROLYN MACK [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] Authenticating autographs Rock Café, you have no doubt looked at various signatures on guitars and phohen you think of autos and other memorabilia. tographs of famous The autographs add a level people, who pops into your of interest and fascination mind? Beyond the monetary for the artists that are comvalue of autographs, what memorated there. makes us so intrigued to see What makes a 50-someCAROLYN MACK the way someone signs their year-old newspaper worth name? When did the fasci$39,000? It’s value is assocination begin? I believe the interest ated with the human interest behind goes beyond the hope that an autoit; it’s The Dallas Morning News, datgraph from a certain someone might ed Nov. 22, 1963, with a front-page be valuable someday. I think it’s quite amazing that even though we all learned to write the letters A to Z in exactly the same way, upper case and lower case, print and cursive, the way each one of us writes those letters is unique and different from everyone else. W pened there is captured by the picture and signature; this is what gives the 10-cent paper its $39,000 value. Such autographed pieces of history are living and emotional pieces of communication that still speak to our hearts. It is as though the ink on the page takes on a life of its own that speaks a warning to future generations. In signing the paper that day, the President did something he had done hundreds of times before, unaware that this time, this signature President Kennedy’s signature would tell a story that no previous signature ever could. “We look instinctively and with fascination to the corner of a famous painting for the signature of the artist.” Your signature has always been different from the student sitting right next to you learning to write. It has always been different from that of your own mother or father, brother or sister. Those who know you recognize your handwriting, even on something you haven’t signed. We look instinctively and with fascination to the corner of a famous painting for the signature of the artist. We have seen the list of signatures on the Declaration of Independence and notice in particular the large and clear signature of John Hancock. The signature of Walt Disney is recognized worldwide. If you have been to the Hard picture of President Kennedy and wife Jackie, signed by the President just two hours before he was assassinated. It is also his last known autograph. The historical significance of Kennedy’s visit that day and the emotion generated by what hap- would tell a story that no previous signature ever could. Perhaps this is where the fascination begins with certain autographs. Great artists of all kinds – musicians, poets, painters, actors and sculptors – fascinate us for reasons we can’t always articulate. Along with the work of art itself, something innate leads our eye to the thing of authentication, the signature. This is where our imagination ponders for a moment the hidden and silent part of the person, reflected here in the one-of-a-kind signature. Perhaps the fascination in us is hard-wired by the ultimate artist and creator, God himself. This artist best authenticated his work when he created mankind in his image and then breathed into him the breath of life. In this way, we bear his signature and are very different from the rest of creation. Take away the signatures from famous works of art or The Dallas Morning News of Nov. 22, 1963 and most, if not all, of the value is lost. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church that they were living letters, letters from Christ, “Written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of living hearts.” (2 Corinthians 3:3) Each one of us is a unique “human interest” story with something to say to the world. This is also part of what gives us our value. Only the Artist, the “Author and Finisher,” knows the story he wants to tell to the world through each part of his creation. Do we value and treat each other like a signed, one-of-a-kind Rembrandt? Do we look with fascination and appreciation at the people around us knowing they bear the signature of great artistry and treat them accordingly? As a living letter, our lives should reflect the marks and brush strokes of the greatest and most accomplished Artist. To neglect the plans and purposes of the Creator of the piece of art is to, in effect, remove the autograph. Some would call it doing their “own thing,” or doing it “my way,” in effect becoming a copy of lesser things, a forgery whose value for higher things has been lost. Where the world sees His signature on our lives there is great value that can never be taken away. Carolyn Mack can be contacted at [email protected]. Honesty & Integrity Things you want in a financial advisor. Smoke & Mirrors Things you definitely don’t want. Phil Ohman- Vice President, Investments All the things you want. None of the things you don’t. Many at Woodside have trusted Phil with their retirement accounts. Call Phil today at 248-540-3733. “Equipping students for leadership through Christ-centered education” PRE-K—12TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH + 6:30—7:30 P.M. 28501 LORRAINE + WARREN, MIICHIGAN 586-751-8980 + GOMACOMB.COM 8 Section A MARCH 2015 Woodside families celebrate the dedication of 21 children PHOTOS BY TERRY SYKES/TROY AND JOHN HECK/WHITE LAKE W oodside Bible Church worshippers celebrated with friends and family as 21 children were presented for dedication during the month of February. The bringing of children before the church body is a public declaration that each child is a gift from God. Dedicating a child acknowledges God’s sovereignty not only over the child, but also Mom and Dad. Par- ents also come praying that their child might one day trust Jesus Christ as Savior for the forgiveness of sin. In making this commitment, parents are instructed (Proverbs 22:6) to raise their children in the ways of the Lord, and not according to their own ways. From that point forward, the family is responsible for teaching and training the child in God’s Word, demonstrating an example of godli- ness, disciplining according to God’s ways and praying earnestly and endlessly for the child. As is tradition at Woodside, each child was photographed prior to the dedication service for inclusion in this ceremonial photo spread. For more information on Parent/Child Dedication at Woodside, please contact the church office at your home campus. Ellie Clow Colton Perkey Joshua Dobbs Chase Ware Capri Messina Amber Olive David Torres Myles Martin Alivia and Breaunna Vela MARCH 2015 Section A Zachary Blevins Aislynn Buter Malakai Cassimy Parker Gant Julia Haddad Macey Connell Benjamin Hegle Benjamin Hegle Lily Roop Alexa Vela Wylie Alan Wilson 9 10 Section A MARCH 2015 RAYS OF LIGHT BY GRETA VALLESKEY [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] Thailand mission trip serves the needs of many W hat do you get when you add a team of 25 Woodside volunteers, 8,128 miles and God showing His glory? A successful Thailand 2015 short-term mission trip! The mission trip began with an emergency medical stop in Anchorage, Alaska, where our team members, Dr. Dan and Lindsay Jackson assisted. We then hit the ground running to prepare for the week ahead of dental and medical clinics, children’s ministry and ESL (English as a Second Language). We also were blessed to spend time with the children from the House of Light, Woodside’s sponsored orphanage. Throughout the week many miles were traveled to get to remote village locations. We were blessed to see the beauty of Thailand in the colors of the flowers, the green trees and the lush landscapes. The 80-degree temperatures were a welcome change from the frigid cold of Michigan. One road we traveled was so riddled with turns and hills, one would think we were on a theme park ride! God blessed us with safe travel each and every day. Upon arrival at each village the team would set up tables and organize the flow of medical care for the villagers. Once registered, vitals would be taken and the villagers would be directed to the medical or dental station. From there each person would go to pharmacy and then to see a local pastor who would share the gospel and pray with him or her. If needed, the villagers would be given reading glasses and a bag of food. Children’s ministry activities and English instruction (ESL) continued throughout the week. In total, the mission team tended to 692 people, with 234 people accepting Christ. Local pastors will be following up with each of these people. The goals of the mission trip could not have been accomplished without the help from the kids at the House of Light orphanage. Many assisted with translating the language in every area of the team’s ministry. A big thanks to Kaew, Oil, Tip, Fa, Saman, Benz, Boss, Nivet, Sombat, Booyoo and Supansa! Your sponsorship of the children at the House of Light orphanage is impacting not only their lives, but the lives of the Akha people. We thank God for the work He is doing in Thailand! As always, please go online to [email protected] if you would like to sponsor a child. Greta Vallesky can be contacted at [email protected]. PHOTO BY COURTESY OF GRETA VALLESKEY 1 2 3 6 1. House of Light children’s choir performing at Sunday worship services. 2. Bob Stouffer (left) shares testimony at worship service led by Pastor Akha John. 3. Village women in traditional Akha costumes spend time with mission members. 4 5 7 4. Children from the House of Light orphanage ready to assist with mission projects. 5. Kathy Hallowell (left) and Lin Miller registering patients and taking medical histories. 8 6. Mission team members organizing medical clinic in remote village. 7. Dentist Jim Bedor and his team providing dental care to villagers. 8. Elephants transport team members and children from orphanage to villages. MARCH 2015 Section A 11 F.R.O.G. (FATHERS RELYING ON GOD) BY DAN MULVENNA [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] with mistakes.” In it, author ate an environment in which the bar The power of apology Robyn Des Roches says, is set too high, for both their children and forgiveness “We all make mistakes. Far and themselves. S “ on! I thought I told you from undermining the parentto stay away from my child relationship, parents actools! Now I can’t find my tually rise in their children’s hammer. estimation when they are forthWhere did you take it?” right in accepting blame. Kids “Dad, I didn’t take it, I prombenefit, too. When they grow DAN MULVENNA ise.” “Well, I’m tired of your up in an environment in which excuses, you either find that mistakes are a normal part of hammer now or spend the weekend life, children develop the courage to try in your room!” “But Dad!” “No, that’s new things and remain resilient in the it. Find the hammer or else!” face of difficulty or failure.” It was then that I realized I had The storybook educator Miss Frizzle left it right where I had used it last. was on to a good thing when she made Down in the basement where I had mistakes central to her classroom’s misbeen working on a project just days sion statement: “Take chances! Make before. Now what? It sure is easy to mistakes! Get messy!” Children who see the faults of others when we know learn that it is possible to recover from we’re right, but what happens when errors will be far more honest in admitwe’re wrong? Not so easy. ting when they have made one. I recently came across an article on By contrast, when parents cling to this issue in Washington Parent that the illusion of perfection by refusing encourages parents to “Make friends to admit their own mistakes, they cre- Kids who grow up believing that mistakes are shameful and unacceptable often become risk averse (because they can’t fail if they don’t try) or adept at denying or hiding their faults (tendencies they may have picked up from their parents). They also grow increasingly resentful and angry toward parents who refuse to own up to and make amends when they are in the wrong. We have the opportunity to model how to take responsibility for our mistakes by approaching our kids when we are in the wrong, ask for their forgiveness, and let them be a part of something they’ll one day pass on to their kids. They’ll have ability to heal and strengthen a relationship through the power of apology and forgiveness. Dan Mulvenna can be contacted at [email protected]. ADVICE BY O. KAYE [WOODSIDE ADVICE WRITER] the money because he has a Question: My husband is kind heart. Proverbs 19:17 not a Christian. After years of says, “Whoever is generous to the praying for him and doing my poor lends to the LORD, and he best to model Christ-like bewill repay him for his deed.” Jehavior in the home, he said ‘yes’ sus tells us in Matthew 5:42: – not to Jesus but to church and “Give to the one who begs from small group attendance. He you, and do not refuse the one was beginning to participate who would borrow from you.” and form friendships. O. KAYE Unfaithfulness on the part Someone in the group asked of one Christian does not nehim for a loan of (to us) a large gate his kind gesture. Ask him to consum of money. He agreed but the person tinue to treat you respectfully because did not pay him back as promised. My you do not deserve to be punished for husband does not attend any longer and a fellow Christian’s sin. Many unbehas become bitter towards Christianity. lievers have a hard time separating He has started to mock me and the kids Jesus from his followers. for our faith. How should I handle this? The Bible has a lot to say about loaning money. Ask you husband if Answer: Keep modeling Jesus him. he will read with you a Proverb a day Acknowledge to yourself and him your to discover what God says is a wise disappointment in the awkward posiway to deal with this situation. Extion the group member put you both plain to him what Jesus tells us to do in. Your husband showed a willingness if a brother has offended us – go to to trust someone in a Christian sethim, then bring 2 or 3 witnesses and ting, but was let down. Let your husfinally bring the problem to the attenband vent his anger but gently remind tion of the group. him that he made the choice to loan WARREN continued from page 1 us establish credibility and get us started doing something, and with this we’ll have more contact with the people – with these families – and be able to have a better sense of what their needs are. “We’re not coming in as the saviors where we know what their problem is and how to fix it. I think that the experts are already there, so let’s get to know them and find out how we come along side them and figure out how God is moving in the midst of them.” While at the school the mentors are only allowed to talk about personal responsibility, wise life choices and setting goals. However, Pastor Stewart believes the ultimate goal may be achieved through relationships that are nurtured through ex- tracurricular activities that Woodside can host provided they acquire the funding. “Our goal is to communicate value to the students to let them know that they’re worth our coming along side of them to speak encouragement and hope to,” Pastor Stewart said. “I hope that they gain hope from us and I hope they see examples in us of lives well lived; people that aren’t perfect, yet have a deep joy; so that we can have a conversation with them eventually about the ‘why.’ Why do we have hope in our hearts? Why are we pouring into other people? It’s because of what Jesus has done. Jesus has made all the difference in our lives and he can do the same for them.” Christine L. Mobley can be contacted at [email protected]. Support your husband and walk him through this process. If he doesn’t, I recommend you do, so that the man is accountable for how he behaved as a poor witness. With your husband’s permission, ask the pastor or group leader to meet for coffee with you and/or your husband to discuss the situation. Understand that your husband may have been seriously considering what being a Christian is and that his disappointment goes deeper than being cheated out of money. Be patient and pray for him as he works through this. Listen for the Holy Spirit’s prompting and wait for God to do a work in your husband’s heart. Seeds have been planted, pray for sun, rain and harvest! Keep it simple. O. Kaye O. Kaye is a licensed mental health provider and a member of Woodside. Questions or comments on this column can be directed to [email protected]. Advertise! Woodside News readers support our advertisers! Visit woodsidebible.org or call 248-879-8533 for rates and information. BOOK OF THE MONTH BY LINDA FISHEL WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER Great reads for a cold winter day Non-Fiction Trivial Pursuits: Why your real life is more than media, money and the pursuit of happiness, by Ian DiOrio Does your life resemble a reality show wanna be, always trying to look good on the outside? Too many of us spend our lives on trivial pursuits: money, instant gratification, entertainment and trying to stay young-looking forever. We try to avoid depression, loneliness and mortality by filling our lives with diversions. Plus, instead of using the reality of pain and suffering to point us to the cross, we camouflage our weaknesses so that we seem better and more relevant to others. Ian DiOrio is a teaching pastor at Eastside Christian Church in Southern California, as well as a writer and speaker. In Trivial Pursuits, DiOrio exposes our most common empty attempts to find meaning apart from God. Then he points us back toward God and encourages us to find meaning in our identity as believers. We know there are problems with our Christian walk; DiOrio helps us to find the cure. Fiction The Prayer Box, by Lisa Wingate This is a fairly new offering by Lisa Wingate, published in late 2013. While not as riveting as most of her novels, at least in the beginning, it is well worth sticking with until the end. I promise you won’t be disappointed. The story is set on Hatteras Island in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Iola Anne Poole, a long-time fixture on the island, is a mystery and virtual stranger to most of its inhabitants. She lives in a rambling Victorian mansion which has seen better days. Her only boarder in the tiny nearby cottage is Tandi, a young mother who can barely afford the rent. After Iola’s death at 91, Tandi exchanges the huge job of cleaning up the old house in exchange for free rent. Most of what Tandi finds is not worth saving, but when she finds 81 beautifully-decorated boxes, she starts to see what a treasure Iola was. In each box, she finds bits of paper, letters, random thoughts, hopes and dreams. The elderly lady nobody really knew had led a remarkable life, and Tandi’s was about to change as a result of these revelations. The more she discovered, the more lessons she learned to help her on her own journey. Wingate is a magazine columnist, speaker, and the author of more than 20 fiction novels. She is an enduring favorite among Christian authors. If you are searching for a particular title, please visit the Woodside bookstore. They may be able to order it for you. Linda Fishel can be contacted at [email protected]. 12 Section A MARCH 2015 FIT AND HEALTHY BY CHRIS OLIVERO [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] cells, and to keep your brain who are diagnosed with diabetes in and increases blood flow in the brain. healthy. Our bodies also use their 50s are at a significantly heightVitamin B 12 helps repair nerve water for transporting nutriened risk for mental decline by the fibers in the brain. Research shows it ents and wastes, lubrication, time they’re 70. Previous research may also decrease the blood levels of emory – it’s something temperature regulation, and has also shown that people with type the amino acid homocysteine, which we tend to take for tissue structure maintenance. 2 diabetics lose more brain volume decreases brain function. granted until we begin to lose As a point of information, with age than expected – particularly Even though the majority of peoit, which is one of our great48% of older adults admitgray matter. This kind of brain atrople may not have super-power memoest fears in aging. From preted to emergency rooms had phy is yet another contributing factor ries, we can utilize some of the above cious recollections of childCHRIS OLIVERO laboratory values indicative for dementia, according to lead ausuggestions to recognize and recall hood to preparing for exams of dehydration. thor Elizabeth Selvin, PhD, MPH, information we have obtained over and remembering names we Chronic dehydration leads to an associate professor of epidemiolthe years. When we treat our brain depend on higher brain functions to problems like constipation, poor perogy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg with respect, we will be rewarded with quickly recall enormous amounts of formance in athletics and exacerbates School of Public Health. the ability to reason for many years to information. health issues like allergies, asthma, Sleep – Giving the body the rest come, even into our golden years. So, is a superb memory only rediabetes, hypertension and arthritis. it needs. 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BENEFIT FOR Free Admission A love offering will be taken © 2005 PEACEFUL PUBLICATIONS • CREATED BY BILL WALTERS ACROSS 1. the ___, and the pelican, and the gier eagle (Lev 11:18) (KJV) 5. a shelter from the storm and a ___ from the heat (Isa 25:4) 10. eyes of the LORD, which ___ to and fro throughout (Zech 4:10) NKJV 14. the priest took a chest, and bored a ____ in the lid of it (2 King 12:9) 15. He has delivered us from such a deadly ___ (2 Cor 1:10) 16. by the Spirit, not by the written ___ (Rom 2:29) 17. And Israel vowed ___ ___ unto the LORD (1,3) (Num 21:2) 18. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will ___ to me on that day (2 Tim 4:8) 19. formed a mob and started a ___ in the city (Acts 17:5) 20. Jacobs first born son (Gen 29:32) 22. for your ___ do more harm than good (1 Cor 11:17) 24. God did not ____ her with wisdom (Job 39:17) 26. ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s ____ (Isaiah 1:3) 27. ___ the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7) 30. you as a father ___ with his own children (1 Thess 2:11) 34. gathering his wheat into the ___ (Matt 3:12) 37. And I said, “Here ___ ___ Send me!” (2,1) (Isa 6:8) 38. with a blue cord on each ___ (Num 15:38) 39. Because thou saidst, ____, against my sanctuary (Ezek 25:3) KJV 40. criticism of the way we administer this ___ gift (2 Cor 8:20) 42. The law of the wise ___ ___ fountain of life (2,1) (Prov 13:14) 43. decomposed (James 5:2) 45. for a ___ and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalemd (Isa 8:14) KJV 46. For my yoke is ___ and my burden is light (Matt 11:30) 47. the whole herd rushed down the ___ bank into the lake (Matt 8:32) 48. I ___ that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy (Rom 8:18) KJV 50. the inscription that was written: MENE , ___, TEKEL, PARSIN (Dan 5:25) 52. the love of God (Gr.) 56. Let death take my enemies by ___ (Ps 55:15) 60. went up thither to the ___ altar before the LORD (2 Chron 1:6) KJV 61. the darkness is passing and the ____ light is already shining (I Jn 2:8) 62. The LORD descended to the top of Mount ___ and called Moses (Exod 19:20) 64. ___ your sword upon your side, O mighty one (Ps 45:3) 65. The owl will nest there and lay ___ (Isa 34:15) 66. you ___ the tongue of the crafty (Job 15:5) 67. the ax is dull and its ___ unsharpened (Eccl 10:10) 68. When you see a cloud rising in the ___ , immediately you say (Luke 12:54) 69. Foxes have holes and birds of the air have ___ (Matt 8:20) 70. cleanse the lepers, raise the ____, cast out devils (Matt 10:8) DOWN 1. Come and ___ your master’s happiness (Matt 25:21) 2. This garment was seamless, ___ in one piece from top to (John 19:23) 3. Cry ___, spare not, lift up thy voice (Isa 58:1) KJV 4. Like ___ babies, crave pure spiritual milk (1 Peter 2:2) 5. the length thereof, and a ____ shall be the breadth thereof (Exod 28:16) 6. ____ down the tree, and cut off his branches (Daniel 4:14) 7. Bring me a heifer, a goat and ___ ___ (1,3) (Gen 15:9) 8. ___ my footsteps according to your word (Ps 119:133) 9. It was said unto her, The ____ shall serve the younger (Romans 9:12) 10. Some of the Levites were secretaries, ___ and doorkeepers (2 Chron 34:13) 11. Show me the ____ used for paying the tax (Matt 22:19) 12. said to David, “Am I ___ ___, that you come at me (1,3) (1 Sam 17:43) 13. who also were in the ship mending their ____ (Mark 1:19) 21. one ____ lamb of the first year without blemish (Lev 14:10) 23. Kedorlaomer king of Elam and ___ king of Goiim (Gen 14:1) 25. Part of the body (Judg 19:29) 28. “Be quiet!” ___ Jesus sternly (Mark Friday, May 22, 2015 • 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Woodside Bible Church 6600 Rochester Rd., Troy MI (North of Square Lake Rd.) For More Information Call 1-877-A-PROMISE or www.promisevillage.com 1:25-26) 29. The city was kept under ___ until the eleventh year (II Ki 25:2) 31. we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of ____ (Acts 27:2) 32. I am ___ than the least of all God’s people (Eph 3:8) 33. and some of them they shall ____ and persecute (Luke 11:49) 34. and putting its doors and bolts and ___ in place (Neh 3:15) 35. consciences have been seared as with ___ ___ iron.(1,3) (1 Tim 4:2) 36. the people shall go out and gather a certain ____ every day (Exodus 16:4) 38. A large vessel for holding liquids 40. the home of a man known as Simon the ___ (Matt 26:6) 41. You will be made ___ in every way so that you can be generous (2 Cor 9:11) 44. my place of shelter, far from the ___ and storm (Ps 55:8) 46. who is this that ____ his heart to approach unto me (Jer 30:21) 48. Lodge in, dwell (Job 38:19) 49. And all that handle the ____, the mariners (Ezek 27:29) 51. In the first month, that is, the month ____. (Esth 3:7) 53. away from the truth and turn ___ to myths.(2 Tim 4:4) 54. Paul and his companions sailed to ___ in Pamphylia (Acts 13:13) 55. So he ___ their days in futility (Ps 78:33) 56. Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil ___ (Gen 25:34) 57. the Pharisees began to ____ him vehemently (Luke 11:53) 58. floor coverings (Isa 21:5) 59. son of Seth (Gen 4:26) KJV 60. we put ___ into the mouths of horses to make them obey (James 3:3) 63. A man finds joy in giving an ____ reply (Prov 15:23) 14 Section A MARCH 2015 FOR THE FUN OF IT BY JIM AVERY [WOODSIDE NEWS MANAGING EDITOR] March events will help shake cabin fever prised to learn that the traditional St. Paddy’s meal, corned beef and cabbage, wasn’t necesith Daylight Savsarily an Irish tradition. That is, ings Time beginning until being discovered by Irish Sunday, March 8 and the immigrates “after” arriving in First Day of Spring arrivNew York City. ing on Friday, March 20, do A recent History Channel we dare think that winter is report noted that pork was the JIM AVERY finally over? preferred meat for the Irish, Probably not, as some as it was cheap in Ireland. But long-range weather forecasters have in the United States, pork was prosuggested that Midwest temperatures hibitively expensive for most newly may remain below normal through arrived Irish families, so they began late April. cooking beef that had been “corned,” For that reason, the only green to the staple meat in the American diet. be seen this month may be on St. PatThe term “corned” comes from the rick’s Day (March 17). Yes, the wearprocess of treating (or preserving) of ing of green is nearly upon us, and so the meat with large grained rock salt, the season of shamrock-shaped cookalso called “corns” of salt. ies, green bagels and mint green cofAnd with potatoes and cabbage fee drinks at Woodside’s Coffee Café plentiful in the United States, the has begun. combination of beef, cabbage and While you’re enjoying some of these potatoes provided a cost-effective green-themed treats, you may be surmeal for cash-strapped Irish families. W Cooked in the same pot, the spiced, salty beef flavored the plain cabbage, creating a simple, hearty American dish that couldn’t be easier to prepare. From beef to fish, the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon for those eager to cast a line. Hosted at the Macomb Community College Sports Center March 14-15, this year’s event brings 100 or more fly fishing vendors to one location. Free seminars, casting and fly-tying demos are included in the $10 adult admission price, with kids 16 and under free. The Casting Pond and expanded Kids Korner will be popular for all ages. For Expo information, go online to www.midwestflyfishing expo.com. The all-new SEA LIFE® Michigan Aquarium, at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, brings you closer than ever before to more than 10,000 sea creatures, including sharks, sea turtles, rays, jellyfish, sea- horses and more! Plus, fun interactive activities throughout the aquarium including a quiz trail, touch pools and play area make the SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium the perfect family fun destination. For ticket and schedule information go online to visitsealife. com/michigan or call 866-622-0605. Looking ahead to early April, the holiday known in these parts as Detroit Tigers Opening Day is the surest sign that spring has arrived. If you’re lucky enough to acquire opening day tickets. take a day off and head to Comerica Park on Monday, April 6 for the home opener against the Minnesota Twins. The tigers have retooled their lineup and once again promise to be in the thick of the pennant race. Ticket and schedule information is available online at detroittigers.mlb.com. Jim Avery can be contacted at [email protected] From left: Midwest Fly Fishing Expo will cure cabin fever; Tigers ready to roar with new talent; Sea Life Aquarium comes to Michigan; Corned Beef and Cabbage, a delicious American tradition. DID YOU KNOW? BY JIM AVERY [WOODSIDE NEWS MANAGING EDITOR] PHOTO BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY It’s time to think spring! A nd so another spring is about to begin, or as the science experts at National Geographic put it, “the spring (vernal) equinox is about to occur.” Officially, that spring thing will take place at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. Equinox….huh? Not being an astronomy major I headed back to the National Geographic website (nationalgeographic. com) for more information, and found that an equinox is defined as “when night and day are nearly the same length - 12 hours - all over the world.” The term equinox is a Latin reference meaning “equal night.” There are two equinoxes every year, in March (vernal) and September (autumnal), when the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of night and day are nearly equal. During the equinox the Earth’s axis tilts neither away from nor towards the Sun and is perpendicular to the Sun’s rays, as illustrated in the adjacent graphic. The March (spring) equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses Spring and Fall equinox defines the sun’s direct alignment with the equator. the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator – from south to north. This happens on March 19, 20 or 21 every year. The September (fall) equinox will occur on September 23 this year. Digging a little deeper, the two contrasting solar events each year are the summer and winter solstice. That is, the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator. The first day of summer will arrive on June 21, while the winter solstice will make its chilly appearance on December 22. So spring is on its way, but don’t pull out the shorts and sandals yet. Sorry, but the National Weather Service is predicting that the average temperature in March will be 33 de- grees (5 degrees below average), with these specific forecasts: March 1-10: Snow showers, cold; March 11-14: Showers, mild; March 15-24: Snow, then flurries, cold; March 25-31: Snow, then a few showers, cool. Without looking at calendars, consulting science websites or sticking a wet index finger out the door… .I have the perfect method of determining the arrival of spring. That would be when our Yellow Lab, Dutch Sheppard and English Pointer claim their spot on the bedroom carpet and rotate with the warm rays of the sun shining through the south facing windows. Like the needle on a sundial, their rotating motion to absorb the sun’s warmth begins in late February and concludes in late March, when they’re ready to spring outdoors. While the dogs seem to sense the arrival of spring, I also know that God controls of all things big and small… winter, spring, summer and fall. Happy spring! Jim Avery can be contacted at [email protected]. MARCH 2015 Section A 15 Hearing Consultants 8617 15 Mile Road Sterling Heights Michigan 48316 HUMOR BY TIM FAUSCH [WOODSIDE NEWS WRITER] The risk and reward of Casa Bambu Who says God doesn’t answer prayers? But our best driving day was when we took the adncreasingly, Deb and I venturous route home from have been seeking authena beach. It involved drivtic experiences that force us ing on sand, which resulted to take risks, stretch ourin getting stuck, which led selves and live with the outto a grinding escape and a comes – good, bad or ugly. TIM FAUSCH scorched clutch that stunk for Thus, in the name of ada full day. venture, vacations can include some Later that day we drove up the heartburn. coastline to another beach. As we Last month we took a trip to Casa were leaving, two construction workBambu in Costa Rica, which met ers waved us down, pointing to our our desire for risk and rewards. Uscar’s front end. ing the Internet – today’s unabashed Uh-oh. source of reliable truth – we rented a We knew we were in big trouble. bamboo house in a foreign country. It Sure enough, the plastic undercarwas built into a wooded hillside, did riage panel had torn loose and was not have an actual address, and was a dragging perilously. I’m sure my “Baja” half-hour away from any tourist areas. What could go wrong? The half-mile drive to the house was a trip in itself. The rugged “driveway” nearly devoured our car. We drove uphill in first gear, dodging kids, rocks, woeful looking dogs, cattle, and sizeable cattle leave-behinds. It made Michigan roads look pristine. While climbing the last hill at a 45-degree angle, Casa Bambu offered a one-ofwith our transmission whinkind experience. ing in pain, we began to Freddy the frog was our wonder if we were nuts. The shower buddy at Casa Bambu. evidence didn’t look good. Finally, we reached our destination in all of its bamdriving-style was a coincidence. boo glory, a funky-looking structure The workers turned out to be anof three stories and not a single level gels. In their best English, Dorian floor. But it possessed a certain charm, and Hymie conveyed that I was baso we unpacked with enthusiasm. sically a danger to everyone in Costa We quickly learned our compound Rica and they would not allow us to came with a cat, two dogs, monkeys, proceed. They tracked down four zipchattering birds, and even three athties, crawled under our vehicle, and letic cows from next door (we think reattached the panel. they may have high-jumped the We were blown away by their barbed-wire fence). kindness and shared some thankful The bathroom was particularly hugs. Once again, God was looking memorable. The shower handle was out for us. a Vice Grip that, when turned counHowever, my favorite moment ter clockwise, turned on the electriof our trip involved a different form cally heated showerhead, commonly of travel. Fulfilling a long-held goal, known as a “widow maker.” FortuDeb zip-lined through the Costa Rica nately, we avoided getting electrocutcanopy, including doing an impresed. Best of all, we had an amphibian sive “Superman” pose on one of the shower buddy, a tiny frog that jumped longest runs. For someone who has a across the shower walls. We named fear of heights, Deb looked more like him Freddy. Superwoman to me. So in other words, Casa Bambu Costa Ricans have a saying, “Pura was exactly what we were looking for. Vida” (Pure Life), to indicate happiWhenever we left the property, ness and fulfillment. Based on our exwe found more unique experiences. periences, we felt like we took a little We ate at little dives that we were Pura Vida home with us. not even sure were restaurants. They didn’t speak English, so we pointed at Tim Fausch can be contacted at Spanish words written on a wall and [email protected]. held our breath. Boy, were we rewarded. The Soda Las Tunas served the best pinto con BIBLE CROSSWORD jamon y huevos (ham, eggs, rice and beans) we had ever tasted. We ate breakfast there three times and became amigos with Anna, Marilu and Wapo. Our futile attempts to converse made everyone laugh. Driving Costa Rican roads provided lasting memories, but our poor rental vehicle paid the price. One day we followed the western coastline south only to find towns disappearing from signs, roads ending suddenly, and brutally rocky hills that made our teeth rattle. 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