FAMILY: A nuclear family consists of a mother, father, and their biological or adoptive descendants. It is often called the traditional family. This is the kind of family that Noah had. Hebrews 11:7 states that he built an ark to save his family. According to the Bible that family consisted of eight people - Noah and his wife, their three sons and their wives (Genesis 7:7; 1 Peter 3:20). The traditional family continued after the flood. Noah’s sons had children by their wives and by means of these families the earth was repopulated. This information is found in Genesis 10. The word “families” is found five times in this chapter in the KJV. It comes from the Hebrew word “mishpachah” which is translated as “clans” in the NIV. A man a woman got married and formed a family. A cluster of families became a clan, and a cluster of clans became a tribe, and a cluster of tribes became a nation. This family system was an integral part of God’s plan for all nations. God promised Abraham, as you know, that in him and his seed all the families of the earth would be blessed. Again, the same Hebrew word for “family” or “clan” was used. God obviously intended for all little babies to be born into nurturing and caring families. Family records were so important that they became a part of the Holy Bible. There are many genealogical lists in the Bible. The first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles, for example, are all genealogies. The N.T. Scriptures begin with the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Mathew 1). The genealogy of Jesus Christ is also found in Luke 3. The existence of these genealogies bears testimony to the stability of the family. In a committed family relationship you know exactly who your father is, who your grandfather is, etc. Without the family you’re not sure. Jesus Christ not only had a family with genealogical roots, He also had a caring and nurturing family around him during his earthly ministry. You remember, I’m sure, that Mary the mother of Jesus Christ and Elizabeth the mother of John the Baptist were relatives (Luke. 1:36). Remember also that when Jesus Christ was 12 years old his parents lost track of Him coming home from Jerusalem. Immediately they began searching for Him among their “relatives and friends” (Luke 2:44). During His earthly ministry His family cared so much that they tried to take charge of Him (Mark 3:21). When Jesus Christ was dying on the cross, His mother was there, but she was not alone. Among that small group of faithful disciples was her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas (John 19:25). This woman is thought by many Bible scholars to also be the mother of James the less, one of the 12 apostles. The Bible lists many “households” that were converted to Jesus Christ: 1. Cornelius (Acts 10); 2. Lydia and the Philippian Jailer (Acts 16); 3. Aristobulus (Romans 16:10); 4. Narcissus (Romans 16:11); 5. Stephanus (1 Corinthians 1:16); 6. Caesar (Philippians 4:22); 7. Onesiphorus (2 Timothy 4:19). Paul the Apostle also had a number of family members in the church: 1. Andronicus and Junias who were in Christ Jesus before he was (Romans 16:7); 2. Herodian (Romans 16:11); 3. Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater (Romans 16:21). When over 40 Jews vowed not to eat or drink until they had killed Apostle Paul, he was rescued from death by the son of Paul’s sister (Acts 23:16). Barnabas also had a family in the church. He was a Levite from Cyprus and apparently a man of considerable wealth as he sold a field and gave the money to the apostles (Acts 4:37). His aunt Mary lived in Jerusalem and owned a home where the early church met for prayers (Acts 12:12). Her son John Mark traveled with Barnabas on missionary journeys (Acts 13:5; 15:39). When Apostle Paul was in prison he wrote that Mark, cousin to Barnabas, was with him (Colossians 4:10). When Andrew met Jesus Christ for the first time the Scriptures record: “The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus Christ. (John 1:41-42). How beautiful! How absolutely beautiful! Would God that each and every one of us would be like Andrew. When we meet Jesus Christ let us go immediately to the members of our family and share with them the good news. Remember that Noah built an ark to save his family (Hebrews 11:7). If we are to be like Noah then nothing would be too expensive or difficult or time consuming for us to save our families. As long as you are alive, it is not too late! You can do it now! The thief on the cross used the last moments of his earthly life to carve out an niche in God’s Hall of Fame. You can too! His Grace Bishop, Dr. Mugume our father in faith has released his literature Books on sale you can even order on line and it will reach you by Post office,(Books like, Global End-Time Rapture, Born-Again Baptism, Church Discipline / Council, Life, Death, Heaven, Hell and Beyond, New Testament Bible Commentary on soft copy, Developing Community Character etc) If you are already a born-again share this good news with a friend, but if you are not, this could be your time to encounter Jesus Christ to be your personal Lord and savior and you become a child of God (John 1:12-13, 3:16, Romans 10:9-10). Please repeat these words as you put your hands on your chest. “Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your love for me and for Your Gift of Your Son Jesus Christ to die for all who have sinned. I now turn to you, to accept Jesus Christ as my Personal Lord and savior. I ask you to forgive me of my sins and give me eternal life. And I pray, dear God that you will lead me in your way as I seek your will for my life. In Jesus Christ’ name, Amen. Now if you have not been a born again now this is your first step of victory for eternal life relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of Heaven please contact us to guide you more or seek a nearest born-again Christian church, give them this testimony of confession from face book by Upper City Covenant Church Kampala Uganda led by Rt. Rev. Bishop, Dr. Mugume Bagambaki Richard, they will help you for more discipleship and true born-again baptism. Dear Friends, Upper City Covenant Church (UCCC) is a Non-Governmental Organization registered under the laws of Uganda as Community based organization. The objectives of our churches are to helping people live better life and to promote the Socio-Economic Welfare of our vulnerable community especially the disaster affected people, destitute children, Orphans, widows, widowers, elderly, refugees, disabled, people in war torn Northern Uganda staying in Internally Displaced Camps and poor families affected by HIV / AIDS. We provide them with disaster relief, material support in form of clothing, mattresses, blankets, food aid, clean water, medication, toilets, shelter among others. We offer scholastic materials to school going children such as books, pens, pencils, tuition fees, sanitary pads, shoes, school bags etc. We are also a voice to the voiceless poor and vulnerable groups in a bid to seeking justice and promotion of human rights. We run Technical and Vocational Training Centers, Theological collage for Bible trainings (Upper City Covenant Theological Collage) to equip refugees and other vulnerable groups and God called saints with life development skills to enable them earn a living and fulfill their call. Recent research indicated that 89% of refugees and people in internally displaced camps engage in prostitution which has led to an increase in HIV / AIDS scourge. These Technical, Theological Collage and Vocational Training Centers are meant to empower them, fight poverty, raise missionaries of the gospel of Jesus Christ and combat the spread of HIV / AIDS and other chronicle diseases. We operate Mobile Clinics, Home Care Bay and Rehabilitation Homes. We also do training and counseling. We raise awareness in the communities against HIV / AIDS, we also promote awareness among communities by running development programs to fight house hold poverty and promotion of income generation projects. We are looking forward to continue working with you to fulfill the objectives of Upper city covenant church (UCCC). HELP FATHERLESS AND MOTHERLESS VULNARABLE CHILDREN AT RISK IN UGANDA: Much like Christ promises rest for the weary, Upper City Covenant Church Kampala, Uganda, promises beds, mosquito nets, mattresses, blankets and Holly Bible for orphaned and abandoned children in Uganda. The country is home to some 1.2 million children under the age of 14 who have lost both their parents to HIV/AIDS; many live in orphanages that are often short on beds and other needs in life. We provide them with disaster relief, material support in form of clothing, mattresses, blankets, food aid, clean water, medication, toilets, shelter among others. We offer scholastic materials to school going children such as books, pens, pencils, tuition fees, sanitary pads, shoes, school bags etc. We are also a voice to the voiceless poor and vulnerable groups in a bid to seeking justice and promotion of human rights. We run Technical and Vocational Training Centers, Theological collage for Bible trainings (Upper City Covenant Theological Collage) to equip refugees and other vulnerable groups and God called saints with life development skills to enable them earn a living and fulfill their call. Recent research indicated that 89% of refugees and people in internally displaced camps engage in prostitution which has led to an increase in HIV / AIDS scourge. These Technical, Theological Collage and Vocational Training Centers are meant to empower them, fight poverty, raise missionaries of the gospel of Jesus Christ and combat the spread of HIV / AIDS and other chronicle diseases. We operate Mobile Clinics, Home Care Bay and Rehabilitation Homes. We also do training and counseling. We raise awareness in the communities against HIV / AIDS, we also promote awareness among communities by running development programs to fight house hold poverty and promotion of income generation projects. We are looking forward to continue working with you to fulfill the objectives of Upper city covenant church (UCCC). To help, the church partnering with these none profit vulnerable children to deliver nearly 120,000 beds, mosquito nets, mattresses and blankets throughout our limited funds in villages of Kampala, Uganda, along with blankets, Bibles and mosquito nets. These beds will give the church’s small-village community a glimpse at what it means to serve others, and the Upper City Covenant Church is inviting friends and families to join the effort. In total, we have raised some $50,000 (equal to more than 20 percent of the our church’s annual budget) through garage sales, quilt auctions, Crock-Pot lunches, and a “Bottles for Beds, mosquito nets, mattresses and blankets” campaign, in which our church has given families one-gallon jugs of water to drink and then fill with coins. For these orphanages, the beds, mosquito nets and blankets, symbolized Christ’s love and we are to play our part as a good Samaritan while we live nobody desired to loose a parent you never know tomorrow how your family will be after you. We hereby give chances to you for any affordable support to this course I promise you the Good Lord will not forget you nor your offspring in season and out of season (Psalm 37:25-26) From His Grace, Rt. Rev. Bishop, Dr. Mugume Bagambaki Richard Founder Director and Current President Upper City Covenant Churches Uganda. UPPER CITY COVENANT CHURCHES P.O.BOB, 219 NATEETE KAMPALA UGANDA EAST AFRICA. TEL:+256774459971 or +1256774459971 EMAIL:brichardmugume@yahoo or [email protected] FACEBOOK:facebook/upper city covenant church WEBSITE:ucccmnet.org
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:45:11 +0000
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