Ray Of Hope Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.
The LGBTQSIAN2ss+ Pride Activities, and Social Events Center of Elmira, NY.
The only Church in Central New York founded and fostered by the GLBTQSIA2ss+ community for 39 years. October 31, 2022 - 39th Anniversary now in our 40th year in Ministry.
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Worship was held on Sunday, May 14, 2023, @ 10:30 a.m. in person and interactively on the Internet using Skype as we celebrated Mother's Day and Foundresses Day, the women who founded the Elmira Chapel of Ray Of Hope Church. Download the Order of Worship with weekly announcements: RIGHT CLICK HERE. See the Facebook Live recording of the worship event: RIGHT CLICK HERE. Christina McLaughlin sings SPECIAL MUSIC at 1:25:23 Take Me To The King. Words and Music by Kirk Franklin © 2012 (Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) CCLI Song# 6363389 Accompaniment Take Me To The King (Made famous by Tamela Mann) [Karaoke Version] Off The Record 2012, Source: Sing It Now Records, Inc. Used with permission through our Christian Copyright License Incorporated License Number
706121 and Christian Copyright License Incorporated Streaming Plus License 21787152.)
The Scripture, 2 Timothy 1:1-13, was selected because Paul celebrates the faith of Timothy's grandmother Lois and his mother, Eunice. The sermon begins at 50:55; The Deposit of Faith is discussed in this sermon. 52:50 "At Ray Of Hope Church, you are not required to believe any of what you are hearing. Your faith and what you decide to believe is your responsibility. Ray Of Hope Church will teach the Historic Christian Doctrine, that is what the Statement Of Purpose says." Beautiful tributes to "luminous women" in our life stories begin at 1:02:43. Open Microphone starts at 1:06:36 where people talked about their families and friends. It is very touching and very worth hearing.
There is a great website that tracks how many countries are at war: https://wisevoter.com/country.../countries-currently-at-war/ . Listen to the sermon for answers to these matters and more.
Ray Of Hope Church strongly supports Trans persons, Trans education, Trans medicine, and the professionals who assist Trans persons. We are very critical of the attempts we see in the Church and the State that make things difficult for Trans people and any person of any sexual orientation or gender expression.
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The Music in today's worship event included:
Music Prelude played by Ed Askins. "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Words and Music by Keith Green. © 1984 For The Shepherd Music. CCLI Song # 3113130. Used with permission through our Christian Copyright License Incorporated License Number 706121 and Christian Copyright License Incorporated Streaming Plus License 21787152.
"Holy Spirit, Come" NTBK #25 Text and Music by Jack Hayford. © 1988 Annamarie Music (Admin. by Brentwood - Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) CCLI Song # 65068 Used with permission through our Christian Copyright License Incorporated License Number 706121 and Christian Copyright License Incorporated Streaming Plus License 21787152.
SECOND SONG: Priestly People Words and Music by Lucien Deiss. © 1965, World Library Publications. Onelicense Song # 50369 Word &Song 2021 647 Used with permission. Onlicense # 81048 Used with Print Permission and Streaming License A-741278
SPECIAL MUSIC Sung by Mrs. Christina McLaughlin: "Take Me To The King" Words and Music by Kirk Franklin © 2012 Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) CCLI Song# 6363389 Accompaniment Take Me To The King (Made famous by Tamela Mann) [Karaoke Version] Off The Record 2012, Source: Sing It Now Records, Inc. Used with permission through our Christian Copyright License Incorporated License Number 706121 and Christian Copyright License Incorporated Streaming Plus License 21787152.
Give thanks Words and Music Henry Smith © 1978 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Integrity Music) CCLI Song # 20285 Used with permission through our Christian Copyright License Incorporated License Number 706121 and Christian Copyright License Incorporated Streaming Plus License 21787152.
"REMEMBER ME" Words and Music by Gerrit Gustafson and Martin J. Nystrom © 1991 Integrity's Hosanna! Music. c/o Integrity Music, Inc., P.O. Box 16813, Mobile, AL, 36695. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. CCLI Song # 451177 Used with permission through our Christian Copyright License Incorporated License Number 706121 and Christian Copyright License Incorporated Streaming Plus License 21787152.
Walking Up The King's Highway Words and Music Mary E. Gardner | Thomas A. Dorsey © Words: 1940. Renewed 1967 Unichappell Music, Inc. (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing) Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing) Music: 1940. Renewed 1967 Unichappell Music, Inc. (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing) Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (Admin. by CURB | Word Music Publishing) CCLI Song # 78385 Used with permission through our Christian Copyright License Incorporated License Number 706121 and Christian Copyright License Incorporated Streaming Plus License 21787152.
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***WOKE*** Conservatives have taken over the expression "woke" popularized by African-American young men. African-Americans used the word to mean staying awake and alert, to have been "woke" up and paying attention to the cultural and religious movements of the past, present, and potential futures. The Ray Of Hope Church Statement of Purpose calls us to stay "woke" at all times, paying attention to the world of religion, politics, and society.
We did not start a new kind of Christianity. Ray Of Hope Church teaches the same Christian faith of ancient ecumenical consensus. St. Vincent of Lerins, a fifth-century monk and theologian, described it as "what has been believed always, everywhere, and by all."
To our LGBTQSIA2ss+++ friends out there, we like to say: We are the church made by you, and for you, because we ARE YOU! You are as welcome here as Christ Jesus, Himself. Today you will find persons of every sexual orientation and every gender expression in our congregation and in our leadership.
To donate and assist with our expenses, use our secure PayPal link: http://rayofhopechurch.com/DONATE_RAYOFHOPE.htm. You may also donate by sending your donation to Ray Of Hope Church 380 W. 1st St. Elmira, NY 14901, with the attention Treasurer. We always say give what you can but never give your last. Thank you, and God bless you.
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