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SUMMARY:Prophetic Revival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Prophetic Revival\nThis Prophetic life-giving\, Two-night revival includes powerful prayer for personal needs\, encouragement from God’s Word\, supportive group prayer\, and inspirational worship. Come expecting the Supernatural Power of God!
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/jehovah-jireh-2-2-2/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Praise,Special Occasions,Worship
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SUMMARY:Communion
DESCRIPTION:Holy Communion\nYou are probably familiar with the concept of taking communion in the form of bread and wine (or grape juice).  \nThe practice of holy communion is common in Christian churches\, as it follows a commandment given by Jesus. He told His followers to take it in remembrance of Him.  \nBut did you know that these two essential elements\, bread and wine\, were part of a Jewish feast that Jesus was at the time celebrating? We need to explore the origins of this holy ceremonial\, to fully grasp its significance. \nThe Meaning Behind Holy Communion\nSimply stated\, communion is an act or time of sharing in intimate fellowship. We may not naturally associate these words with communion\, but actual synonyms for communion are closeness and unity. Which makes more sense when put in its biblical context. \nCommunion is a sacred time of fellowship with God\, where believers remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. \nIn this unique time of worship\, believers commemorate the Lord’s death through prayer and meditation. It is accompanied by partaking of a small piece of bread and sip of wine (or grape juice). \nWhile it may appear simple\, there is so much contained in it. There is so much that God has made available to believers in communion. While on the one hand it is a celebration\, it’s not a silly or playful experiment. There is a certain weightiness to it. \nThe purpose of communion is to “receive from Christ the nourishment and strength and hope and joy\,” said pastor and theologian John Piper.1 They “come from feasting our souls on all that He purchased for us on the cross; especially His own fellowship.”  \n\n\n\nWhat does Scripture say about Holy Communion?\nThe gospels of Matthew\, Mark and Luke all record that while celebrating Passover\, Jesus established communion with his disciples. Which is later reiterated and expanded upon by Paul in 1 Corinthians 10 and 11. \nNow while they were eating\, Jesus took some bread\, and after a blessing\, He broke it and gave it to the disciples\, and said\, “Take\, eat; this is my body.” And when he had taken a cup and given thanks\, He gave it to them saying\, “Drink of it\, all of you\, for this is my blood of the covenant\, which is being poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26-28 \nPaul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians 10 and 11 is considered the primary biblical text on communion. It addresses the manner in which believers should approach the communion table. \nWhoever\, therefore\, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself\, then\, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 \nAtonement in the Blood\nThe blueprint of communion has been part of the picture for thousands of years prior to Jesus’ words in Matthew 26. And the people of Israel were quite familiar with the necessity of the shedding of blood for the atonement of sin. \nThe life of the animal redeemed the life of the sinner\, made way for the forgiveness of sins. And made it possible for the people to be restored to right standing before God. \nHebrews 9:22 tells us that forgiveness only comes through an outpouring of blood. \n“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin\, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21) \n\n\n\nHoly Communion on Shabbat?\nJesus intentionally referenced a well-known sacrificial model when he established communion. He further draws the connection by doing this during the celebration of Passover. \nThe breaking of bread (matzoh) and drinking of wine at Passover serve as key reminders of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. Jesus coupled these familiar elements of the Seder with his death and the establishment of the New Covenant. \nNow the Passover Seder not only reminds us of God’s faithfulness to deliver Israel from physical slavery in Egypt. But also deliverance from sin for those who put their trust His Son. \nGiven the common elements\, bread and wine\, believers may wonder about a connection between communion and shabbat. \nThat is not a common association among the Jewish people\, and not even among Jewish believers in Jesus. As far as we know\, the elements are the extent of the connection. \nAre Holy Communion\, Eucharist and Last Supper One and the Same?\nWhile there is a connection and a clear link between the meaning of “Holy Communion” and the “Eucharist”\, there are also differences. \nThe word Eucharist\, a noun\, is derived from the Greek word eukharistia. The Eucharist is the word that the Catholic Church uses to refer to the bread and the wine\, believing they are the Body and Blood of Jesus. \nIn the Early Church the word expressed “giving of thanks”\, as we see in Matthew 26:27: And when He had taken a cup and given thanks (eucharisteo)\, He gave it to them\, saying\, “Drink from it\, all of you.”  \nEucharist vs. Communion\nThe word Communion on the other hand is a verb. As what we do is a “communion with God” or being “in communion with believers”. \nPaul uses the Greek word koinoea in 1 Corinthians 10:16-17. He is describing why the believers should not take part pagan rituals for doing so is to become part of the pagan culture. \nIs the bread that we bless not a communion (koinonea) in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break\, is it not a communion in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread\, we who are many are one body\, for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 \nIn short\, Holy Communion and the Eucharist are references to the same sacrament\, a re-enactment if you will. It is what Jesus’ inaugurated during His final meal on earth – thus the name “Last Supper”. \n\n\n\nThe Significance of the Last Supper\nThis final meal that Jesus shares with His disciples is noteworthy because it speaks to the importance Jesus placed on fellowship. He emphasized gathering together\, enjoying a meal\, and ministering to other believers. \nIt points our hearts forward to His return to this earth\, and the establishing of His kingdom forever. The Last Supper invites us to participate in and take partnership in Jesus’ death. \nThose who eat and drink in a worthy manner partake of Christ’s body and blood\, not physically\, but spiritually; in that\, by faith\, they are nourished with the benefits He obtained through His death\, and thus grow in grace. – Bethlehem Baptist Church Elder Affirmation of Faith \nWhy Do We Take Holy Communion?\nAs if all this wasn’t enough\, in His abundant nature\, God offers a multitude of provisions through our participating in communion. \nTake a look at 1 Corinthians 10:18 and what happens in the temple sacrifices. We note that those who eat the sacrifice also enjoy some benefit from what transpires on the altar. \nConsider the people of Israel: are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar? 1 Corinthians 10:18 \nCould it be that when believers partake of the communion elements physically\, we are also participating in Jesus’ death in a spiritual manner as well? \nJohn Piper phrases it this way\, “By faith—by trusting in all that God is for us in Jesus—we nourish ourselves with the benefits that Jesus obtained for us when he bled and died on the cross.”2 \nHe made it possible for us to have peace and right standing with God. Jesus made it possible to live in freedom and not fear\, to have hope for the future. He brought deliverance from sickness and disease\, wisdom to walk in the light and have confidence. \nThis ordinance is one of celebration and also one of spiritual covering. \nSymbolism and Elements of Holy Communion\nThere are two physical elements of communion\, the bread (often unleavened matzoh) and the wine (sometimes grape juice). \nThe bread used for communion signifies the body of Jesus\, which was broken for us. He took on all sin\, iniquity\, rebellion\, disease\, grief and shame. \nThe wine (or grape juice) represents His blood\, which was shed to establish a new covenant. It brought the forgiveness of sins and sets us apart in holiness. \nThese two pieces became the elements of communion because they are the same elements that Jesus picked up from the Passover table. And on the first night of Passover is when He inaugurated the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper for us as believers.
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/transforming-live/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bible,Crucification,Worship
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SUMMARY:Royal Gala - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Our Gala has been postponed until further notice… See Flyer:
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/royal-gala/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Occasions
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SUMMARY:Prayer Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our Prayer Breakfast has been postponed until further notice… : See Flyer
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/prayer-breakfast/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Praise,Special Occasions
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SUMMARY:Women Reaching Women
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Ministry exists to encourage you in your faith\, to equip you to stand firm in your beliefs\, and to help you engage with your community and serve “the least of these.” Through Bible studies\, various groups\, and special events we will walk alongside you as you strive to enrich your relationships with Jesus Christ\, your family\, and friends.
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/women-reaching2/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Ministry
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SUMMARY:Women Reaching Women
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Ministry exists to encourage you in your faith\, to equip you to stand firm in your beliefs\, and to help you engage with your community and serve “the least of these.” Through Bible studies\, various groups\, and special events we will walk alongside you as you strive to enrich your relationships with Jesus Christ\, your family\, and friends.
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/god-is-good/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Ministry
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SUMMARY:Night of Prophetic Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Last Friday of Every Month\nThis Prophetic life-giving night includes powerful prayer for personal needs\, encouragement from God’s Word\, supportive group prayer\, and inspirational worship. You don’t want to miss this exciting event!
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/jehovah-jireh-2-2/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Praise,Special Occasions,Worship
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SUMMARY:Boss Lady Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Birthing out something special!  Reaching the World International Ministries is having a Boss Lady Business Conference\, May 5 – May 7th.  Click Here to Register.
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/boss-lady-business-conference/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Charity,Meetings,Special Occasions,Women's Ministry
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SUMMARY:Night of Prayer & Praise
DESCRIPTION:Last Friday of Every Month\nThis Prophetic life-giving night includes powerful prayer for personal needs\, encouragement from God’s Word\, supportive group prayer\, and inspirational worship. You don’t want to miss this exciting event!
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/jehovah-jireh-2/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Praise,Special Occasions,Worship
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220703T160000
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SUMMARY:Independence Sunday
DESCRIPTION:This is the week that once again we pause and celebrate our freedom as a nation and the Independence and Liberty that we now enjoy. Today\, we not only take a look at the Liberty we enjoy as Americans\, but greater than that\, we take a look at the Liberty that was made possible through the death of our Savior\, Jesus Christ on the Cross. \nWe take time to appreciate and celebrate our independence and freedom as a Nation. What a privilege it is to be able to gather together to worship God without fear of Government intervention. This is a right we enjoy and should always do our best to protect and defend it\, especially in a day when our rights are being challenged more and more.
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/abundant-live/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Occasions
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SUMMARY:Night of Prayer & Praise
DESCRIPTION:Last Friday of Every Month\nThis life-giving night includes powerful prayer for personal needs\, encouragement from God’s Word\, supportive group prayer\, and inspirational worship. You don’t want to miss this exciting event!
URL:https://rtwmi.org/event/jehovah-jireh/
LOCATION:RTW Ministries\, 4063 W Pierson Rd\, Flint\, MI\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Occasions,Worship
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