For some, summer is a time to slow down, take it easy, and vacation. At Church of God Youth and Discipleship, summer is a wide-open season of ministry, outreach, training, and evangelism. Here are just a few summer ministry highlights:

As a regular contributor to the opinion column of Charisma News, I was surprised to read Os Hillman’s article, “Why Oregon Bakers Should Have Sold Wedding Cake to Gay Couple.” Now, to be clear, I wasn’t surprised to see the article posted on the website, since it’s a forum for discussion among Christians, and not all opinion columnists will agree. No problem there!

Delaware Spring Press is proud to announce the release of its seventh title, “Practical Grace For Parents,” by Ryan Hobbs. A follow-up to 2012’s “Practical Grace,” “Practical Grace For Parents” examines the reality that there are no perfect parents, and that there are certainly no perfect children, but that God isn’t concerned. In fact, He has a plan, grace. There is a contradiction in Christian parenting. Although our theology says that only the Holy Spirit can change us, we tell our children to “shape up.” It is a contradiction, which if we aren’t careful, can turn them into law-strivers instead of grace-lovers. “Practical Grace For Parents” says that “God is looking for moms and dads who will stop parenting by their own strength, but instead will tap into the power of God’s loving kindness, and pour that loving kindness into the lives of their children.” More information is available at www.delawarespring.org or email info@delawarespring.org.

(Source: Christian Newswire)

PraiseMatch.com is a 100% free Christian dating website that focuses solely in getting Christian singles together in an exciting, fun, romantic and safe way. Because PraiseMatch.com does not charge a fee or take donations and does not even have irritating banner ads on the website. It can be classified as a true ministry and not a business like all other dating websites.

These children are mighty because they are filling their minds with knowledge, strength, understanding, peace, love, patience, and perseverance. They are learning characteristics that will hopefully last throughout their lifetime.

Four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Matthew West’s hit single “Hello, My Name Is” has broken the record for the most weeks at No. 1, achieving the top spot for 16 weeks in a row on the National Christian Audience chart.

It’s unfortunate that the last 12 books of the Old Testament are tagged the “minor” prophets. The term was coined because these writings are short, not because they are unimportant.

Delaware Spring Press is proud to announce the release of its seventh title, “Practical Grace For Parents,” by Ryan Hobbs.

The former missionary who was honored recently at the Tennessee State Convention and Camp Meeting and earlier in the Save Our World magazine as the church’s oldest living missionary, Mildred Case, died this morning, September 2, 2013, at the age of 100. She had celebrated her centennial year in January.

The veteran missionary was the widow of Hoyle Case and mother of Sylvia King, who with her husband, Ed King, also served on the mission field.

Hoyle and Mildred in 1938 were commissioned by the World Missions Board to India, where they served until forced to leave by the outbreak of World War II. They were subsequently transferred to Cuba, where they ministered for two terms, one in the 1940s and another from 1955 until 1962. The political situation created by the takeover of Fidel Castro required their return to the States. They completed their ministry in pastoral work in South Carolina, California, and other states. Hoyle died in 2002.

Before their missions career began, Mildred had been a teacher at the Bible Training School, forerunner of Lee University. It was there while teaching she met Hoyle, who was a student from Greenville, South Carolina. They both sensed a calling to India.

She enjoyed telling the story of a Hindu woman who lived next door to her when she first arrived in India. After a friendship grew, she was able to lead the woman to Christ. She was present with the woman when her son was born and—at her request—was asked to give the baby a Christian name. It was the normal custom for the naming ceremony to take place in a Hindu temple, but the husband acceded, and she named the boy Matthew. When it became necessary to leave India and they realized they would not see each other again, the woman wept profusely and declared to Mildred that she would search for her in heaven.

It is easy to imagine that they are enjoying a glorious reunion.

UPDATE:

The viewing will be held on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are handled by Ralph Buckner Funeral Home, 3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard NE, Cleveland, Tennessee 37311.