THE ARCADIA PRISM
Jesus Christ’s presence is the Guiding Light of this Ministry
Arcadia World Prayer Ministry –Nouvelle-Ouest, Quebec
Tel: (418) 794-2843
http://www.arcadiaprayers.com
SUMMER 2015
Issue No. 33
Subject:
The Power of Words
Words
By Rev. Linda Russell-Hawes
Contents
Bible Message p.2
Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.
It’s a saying often heard but seldom realized clearly.
People in Profile p.3
Can the word touch my heart? What is my perception?
Am I lifted up or down when words come in my direction?
Humor and Holidays p.4
“Yes” and “No” is my response. It all depends on me.
I can choose what words to hold or which to let go freely.
Words are seeds or words are weeds. Which do I want to seek?
Words are mine to use and share. May truth and love I speak.
Books and Quotes p.4
Ministry Updates p.5
Readers’ letters p.6
Prayer requests p.6
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Arcadia Ministry is a
prayer center. All prayer
requests are confidential
and held for 3 months in
daily prayer services. To
learn more or to visit our
center, please contact
us.
Arcadia World Prayer Ministry, Inc. – P.O. Box 8 – Nouvelle Ouest, QC – G0C 2G0 – Canada
[email protected]
The Message: Seeing Our Blind Spots
HEALING WORDS
Please read John chapter 9
Rev. Linda Russell-Hawes
The Story
Jesus used the power of his words to teach, to
heal, and to re-connect humanity back to Source,
God. He continually affirmed his divinity and
preached that we too are divine through our Godgiven inheritance. The common people adored
him but the spiritual leaders of the Jewish
community, scribes, Pharisees and Sanhedrin
who directed the affairs of the church saw Jesus
as a rebel rouser and a fake. Jesus constantly
kept himself grounded in Spirit. When words of
hatred came to defy his Sonship, He affirmed his
Divinity and replied to his enemies with words of
deep truth and with love.
The complete chapter nine in the book of John is
devoted to showing this struggle between words
of truth and words of defiance. Jesus
purposefully healed a man blind from birth. The
normal reaction of everyone should have been
one of praising God; however, church officials
came to the man demanding that he not only tells
them who healed him, but also to call Jesus a
“sinner”. Why? To discredit Jesus as the Jewish
long-awaited Messiah… the one who would give
proof that he had God’s authority by casting out
demons, giving sight to the blind, raising the
dead, healing the lame and teaching God’s
mercy.
The healed man is now confronted by the church
officials. “Give God the glory. We know that this
Man is a sinner” they say. And the man replies,
“Whether He is a sinner or not I do not know.
One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I
see…this is a marvelous thing that you do not
know where He is from and yet He has opened
my eyes… since the world began it has been
unheard of that anyone opened the eyes of one
who was born blind. If this Man were not from
God, He could do nothing.” In speaking these
words of honesty and faith, the church
excommunicated him! (Read the rest of the
story.)
How many times do we hear people speaking
against those who are doing something
wonderful for God’s glory? They are blind. And
how many times do we ourselves miss the
revelation in our lives? We hold onto our
perception of how things should be done through
a particular place or person. Are we blind when
our Creator offers us a gift?
Stay Connected and Prayed Up
It is only through prayer and centering in our
spiritual place that we are healed of our own blind
spots. It is through declaring daily words such as:
Today, I speak words of blessing. I praise
God as I release my faith and let go of doubt.
My eyes are open to my good.
Give Your Words Power.
We include a colored Post It note. Write down
your own strong words of affirmation and place
them on your bathroom mirror. See how
effectively your written words build faith and look
for the blessings in your life as you embed words
of truth into your subconscious mind. A blessed
summer to you all!
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People in Profile
Love in our midst hearing calls for help.
A Homeless Man Saves Baby’s Life.
A pregnant mother in labor had an emergency
stop giving birth in the back seat of her car at a
truck stop. The baby girl emerged not breathing,
the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. The
husband yelling for help saw a bearded,
unshaven man appear. He had been thumbing a
ride when he heard the frantic cries.
While other bystanders seemed frozen, the
stranger moved quickly into position to free the
cord. By some miracle of knowledge, he began to
massage the baby’s back and she gasped
oxygen. He spoke with the 911 and was given
instruction how to cut and tie off the umbilical
cord.
Getting Connected Through Word Power
In The Five Keys to Life Through the Eyes of a
Mystic Marjorie H. Russell writes, “Gurdjieff and
Ouspensky felt that
humanity
is
disconnected from its
conscious awareness
of God’s spiritual
reality that contains
peace and plenty.
They referred to this
mental
state
of
humanity as being
‘asleep.’
Gurdjieff
complained: ‘We are not properly conscious. We
act mechanically.’” Marjorie states that
consciousness is not identical with life, for the
peace and light of life energy will not produce
consciousness in and of itself. We need to fully
awaken to God within - even as Christ taught us.
From Gary Zukav- Soul Stories
The man, Gary, offered words of confidence and
kindness. He was given a free meal and a free
overnight at the truck stop, while baby, mother,
and father, went on to the hospital.
What a story she will tell when she is older! Her
father’s yelling for help; the stranger’s calm voice
and actions; her mother hearing her take her first
breath and cry.
“Doing what you think will please others moves
you farther away. How can you be close to
someone when you don’t feel that you can be
who you are around him or her? Harmony comes
from sharing who you are, letting others share
who they are and learning how to do that
together. When everyone thinks the same way,
and wants the same things, this is easy. But what
about those times when you are with people who
want what you do not, or think differently than
you? Do you want to create harmony with them?
Your soul does”.
The gifts of words that console and that give
compassion come in various colors and flavors.
“When you do it to the least of these, you do it for
me.” (Jesus Christ)
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Books for Challenges and for Chuckles
Re-think your perceptions
The Greatest Salesman in the World, a classic by Og Mandino, is a
unique blend of storytelling along with compassionate, stirring
affirmations – words that bring us to focus on the goodness of life.
Want to laugh?
She Who Laughs, Lasts! is guaranteed to lighten your
day. These women write with a zest for life. You receive a
potent prescription of joy from their insight about
children, men, marriage, friendship, and you’ll see circumstances in your own
life with sparkle and vision.
Need to quiet the mind?
A Handbook for Christian Meditation by Marjorie H. Russell is for you.
Practical helps for the novice and for the advanced meditator are here
along with questions and answers through teaching her methods to
hundreds. Restoring peace of mind results in a healthy, happy life style
as you learn how to de-stress and live your dreams into reality. (See
our special offer on page 6)
HUMOR AND HOLIDAYS
June
Birthstone: Pearl or Alexandrite. Flower: Rose: Observances: Flag Day, Graduations,
Emancipation Day, Father’s Day, Queen’s Birthday, The Wianki Festival
of Wreaths, Father’s Day; Camera Day, Candy Month, Flip-a-Coin Day.
Fruits: Strawberry.
July
Birthstone: Ruby. Flowers: Larkspur and water lily. Observances: July 4th Independence
Day, Cell Phone Courtesy Month, National Blueberry Month, National Black
Family Month, National Share a Sunset Month, Teacher’s Day, National Bike
Month, Mother’s Day; Fruits: Mangos and limes.
August
Birthstone: Peridot or Jade. Flower: Gladiolus. Observances: Artist Appreciation Month;
Golf Month, Catfish Month, Inventor’s Month, Children’s Book Week, Smile
Month. Fruits: Raspberries and plums.
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Ministry Updates
Arcadia sponsored a “Mothers Workshop”
celebrating women in their life who made a
difference. Sharing song, ideas, laughing and
embracing one another’s stories along with a
delicious pot luck dinner made our day!
Rev. Linda will be travelling to the States meeting
with her editor and colleagues as Arcadia’s new book
is in process for publication. We still are gathering funds for this project. Thank you all
for your loving prayers and support.
Arcadia continues to give music programs to churches and also to the elderly in
residences. Linda also will be volunteering at the Christian Scotian Glen music camp this
summer helping youth learn and enjoy music.
Arcadia holds daily prayer services in our chapel. For information on our weekly Bible
study, for upcoming workshops and for prayer requests, please contact Linda at:
418 794-2843. Email: [email protected]
ARCADIA’S OFFER FOR YOU
THAT WILL BLESS OUR NEW PUBLICATION PROJECT
We now have $5000.00 toward the $8000.00 in our fund for Arcadia’s new book which
will be launched in 2016. . For you who wish to help the fund grow, we offer Rev.
Marjorie’s Handbook for Christian Meditation with good instruction and practical
examples for the advanced as well as for the beginner. Arcadia will mail your copy with
your donation of $30.00 or more. See page 6 for order form.
Thank you each and every one for your
letters, emails, prayer requests and for good
communication. “No act of kindness, no
matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop.
Sharing good words embraces and lifts you
and those around you. Give out a good word
today.
Arcadia World Prayer Ministry, Inc. – P.O. Box 8 – Nouvelle Ouest, QC – G0C 2G0 – Canada
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Letters from You
Dear Linda,
Your letter with the rose printed on it arrived. Here at
the geriatric hospital, I place photos of family and
friends at the foot of my bed. Although I find it
difficult to adapt to life here, your words gave me
encouragement. Thank you. (France)
Dear Linda at Arcadia,
I have great memories of visiting you and your
mother in your home in Nouvelle. It is such a pretty
area of Quebec. We are so fortunate to live in such a
beautiful country! My thoughts and prayer are with
you and your ministry. God bless. (Canada)
Dear Arcadia,
The Lord Jesus Christ continues to work with me, blessing me, teaching me, reminding me.
Thank you for everything you do. Much love! (United States)
Your Arcadia Family wants to pray with you.
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