Theophilus Ministries

Anybody who is a disciple of Jesus cannot for a minute be unclear on the assignment He gave us - make disciples! This is not the purview of the professional clergy - but the mandate for us all. Wherever we are along the way, there is someone a half-step behind, struggling alongside, just up ahead, who could use a fresh immersion in the dance of love that is the Trinitarian Reality - and that is our mission - and our privilege! As well, using that same strategic reserve of love to beguile those once thought of as enemies until they fall in love with the Jesus we represent in this way. It is nice to be able to wake every morning and not wonder what my life is actually about! Discipleship, to begin at least, is less about learning things - as important as they may be - and more about falling in love. The latter will lead to the former more likely than the former will to the latter. BD

Don't miss this training opportunity!

Girl Empowerment Curriculum Training May 30, 31 & June 1 from 9am to 5pm all days The purpose of this curriculum is to serve as a resource for churches to educate and address the underlying issues that impact girls today and make them vulnerable to the lures of traffickers and pimps. The curriculum includes discussing our image in God,...

Oh God, bless us with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that we may live deep within our hearts. Bless us with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that we may work for justice, freedom and peace. Bless us with enough foolishness to believe that we can make a difference in this world, so that we can do what others claim cannot be done. Amen.

- Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals

Are you a youth leader of middle and high school girls? Are you concerned with them staying safe, knowing their boundaries, and experiencing healthy relationships?
Then this session is for you!

Come learn and get hands on experience with the Girl Empowerment Curriculum. This curriculum helps youth leaders address underlying issues that impact girls and make them vulnerable to the lures of traffickers. We cover our image in God, intuition, healthy & unhealthy relationships, and basic self-defense! This is just a sample of what the full training will entail.

Please register by March 6, 2019 at http://experiencegec.eventbrite.com/

Refreshment and food will be provided. We want to introduce you to a resource that will help you serve girls, so this is a free event.

Saturday, March 9th
Village Church (Columbia Room A)
330 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton, OR

Former Youth Pastor in the Portland area and Theophilus Core Team Member Abraham Gin will be speaking at the Bethel Youth Rally this Friday and Saturday! See you there!

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

- Psalm 89:14

Powerlessness and silence go together. We ... should use our privileged positions not as a shelter from the world's reality, but as a platform from which to speak. A voice is a gift. It should be cherished and used.

- Margaret Atwood

Words that continue to ring from our June conference:
"I see a generation rising up to take their place with selfless faith"
"Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause."
https://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=11BF0CNU
[theo]philus: The Weekend: JUSTICE

'Hosanna' - Hillsong United Perform From The Steps On The Temple Mount ‘I see the king of glory Coming on the clouds with fire The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes, yeah I see His love and mercy Washing over all our sin The people sing, the people sing’ There’s truly nothing better than watching a group of people come together to worship our Lord. What ...

Speak out for those who cannot speak,
for the rights of all the destitute.
Speak out, judge righteously,
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
- Proverbs 31:8-9