my father's house

In this sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Pastor Chris explores Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. Jesus makes this claim through conversation with his disciples in John chapter 14 when he first tells his disciples that he will prepare a place for them in his Father’s house. Jesus then tells his disciples that he is the only way to his Father, and finally he claims to fully represent his Father. Together, these claims place Jesus at an equal place with his Father, which means he’s claiming to be God. Pastor Chris explores what this means for Christians and the broader world, and makes the first point that all are welcome in the house hold of God through Jesus, who has come to remake the world through his death and resurrection. Second, Jesus brings us into God’s presences, and shows us God because he is God. This radically changes the type of relationship we can have with God, and how we can know God.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we're venturing down to South Africa where we meet one of Africa's most prominent experts on African philanthropy. Dr. Bhekinkosi Moyo, born and raised in Zimbabwe--now based in Pretoria, SA, is a descendant of the Moyo (heart/soul) and Ndlovu (elephant) clans. Over the course of his personal and professional lives, he has continued to marvel and draw strength from their combined histories and diversities. He is a writer, author, researcher and thought-leader with keen interest in questions of African resources, democracy and governance. He has, so far, championed African discourse on philanthropy, contributed to the growth of many African civil society formations and has taken part in most of the continental processes of development and governance. He is currently an adjunct professor at University of the Witwatersrand Business School where he also heads the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (https://capsi.co.za). Dr. Moyo has more than twenty years experience working on knowledge generation, research and policy analysis as well as building capable institutions across Africa. He writes and support institutions of civil society, private sector and intergovernmental agencies on matters of governance, development and sustainability. Dr. Moyo, over the years, has become a go to specialist on African philanthropy. There's sooooo much more to learn from this dedicated activist, #listenandlearn! Where to find Dr. Moyo? www.bhekinkosimoyo.com On Twitter (https://twitter.com/bheki_moyo?lang=en) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhekinkosi.moyo.775) What's Dr. Moyo reading? In My Father's House (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0058RTM36&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_2AQNE2H7W0BWAY8KXA08&tag=glocalcitiz0e-20) by Kwame Anthony Appiah Nervous Conditions (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08L58N4PR&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_AKWQE6KH1RC4S00EKM80&tag=glocalcitiz0e-20) by Tsitsi Dangarembga The Beautiful Ones are not yet Born (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0435905406/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4XS6P5QFBP1KM2MR20WY) Ayi Kwei Armah Chinua Achebe (https://smile.amazon.com/Chinua-Achebe/e/B0045671ES?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1633302639&sr=1-1) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (https://smile.amazon.com/Chimamanda-Ngozi-Adichie/e/B00PODW5UG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1633302868&sr=1-3) Ghana Must Go (https://smile.amazon.com/Ghana-Must-Go-Taiye-Selasi/dp/0143124978/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1633302977&sr=1-1) by Taiye Selasi I did not come to you by Chance (https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002U3CBGQ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_36ER008E43GQ6KTZT4MP&tag=glocalcitiz0e-20) by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Other topics of interest: Giving to Help, Helping to Give: The Context and Politics of African Philanthropy (https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Help-Helping-Give-Philanthropy-ebook-dp-B00OQQ3OUW/dp/B00OQQ3OUW/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1633298721) by Tade Akin Aina, Bhekinkosi Moyo, et. al. Akwasi Aidoo (https://www.trustafrica.org/en/about-us/former-board/item/3112-akwasi-aidoo) African Philanthropy Network (https://africaphilanthropynetwork.org/) Allen Fowler (http://www.alanfowler.org/) International Society for Third Sector Research (https://www.istr.org/) Kathleen McCarthy (https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/History/Faculty-Bios/Kathleen-McCarthy) On Karate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotokan) Chinua Achebe (https://smile.amazon.com/Chinua-Achebe/e/B0045671ES?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1633302639&sr=1-1) CAPSI Journal (https://capsi.co.za/publications/) *When you click and purchase books using the links above, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Bhekinkosi Moyo.

(Wednesday Mid-Week Service)Topic: Lessons Relating to the WorkAnchor Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10Preacher: Rev. Mrs Bosun Adegboyega

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