Oh, I know it say “Tuesday” in the video. It’s Monday. Sorry about that!
- Isaiah 42:1-9
- Hebrews 9:11-15
Author: Scott Heitshusen (Page 87 of 98)
- Zechariah 9:9-12
- Matthew 21:1-11
- Philippians 2:5-11
SCRIPTURES:
- Matthew 6:24
- 1 Timothy 6:10
- Luke 12:15
- Hebrews 13:5
Why are we still preaching on this? Here are some reasons.
I’ve been asked why we are still covering the anti-trafficking area during this crisis. Certainly, the thinking goes, COVID presentes more pressing needs.
I certainly will not minimize the great needs COVID has created and magnified. But I think it is important to note a few things during this crisis as well.
- We made a commitment to help in this area during this time and it’s important to honor our committments.
- Online buying or sex during this crisis has increased. This may be due to greater loneliness or time at home, but more people are buying and sexually abusing people now than before this crisis. In fact, they are being delivered straight to the homes of those who are stuck at home! The greatest increase right now is in the Galveston/coastline areas, perhaps at some people’s vacation homes where they may be “riding out” their time at home.
- “Street traffic ” has not slowed down, either. In fact, several walkers have not even heard of the Coronavirus/COVID-19! This is how isolated many who are being trafficked and abused are kept!
- The current economic downturn everyone is facing is affecting those who are either teetering on trying to get out of the industry or those who have recently but current finances are pushing them toward possibly needing to go back to it to be able to survive.
- PornHub (see information here) is offering free “premium memberships” right now during this virus so people who are stuck at home (which includes children!) have easy access to hard pornography, thus fertilizing future addicts and fueling the sex trafficking industry.
- The HPD Vice department, to protect their force, is minimizing enforcement of trafficking right now, which allows traffickers to victimize with even more impunity.
Please pray for these victims and the horrendous situation they face daily; and even more so during this crisis!
Thank you.
Starting on Sunday, April 19 (the Sunday after Easter), we will begin a new sermon series, “God’s Promises,” covering the topics:
- Doubt & Fear
- Authorities
- Community
- Healing
- Patience/Endurance
- Hope
These are all pertinent to the strange and challenging times in which we currently find ourselves.
Join us!
SCRIPTURES:
- Matthew 5:27-28
- Ephesians 4:19
- 1 Peter 2:11
- 2 Timothy 2:22
- Genesis 3:10
- Romans 8:1-11
SOME 2019 PORNOGRAPHY STATISTICS from PORNHUB:
| VISITS: | 42 Billion |
| DATA TRANSFERRED: | 6.83 Petabytes |
| WATCHED EVERY MINUTE: | 11,082 Videos |
| UPLOADS: | 6.83 Million Videos |
| 169 Years of Content “If you started watching 2019’s new videos in 1850, you would still be watching them today.” | |
| PLATFORM: | 76.6% View on a Cellphone |
SOME RESOURCES:
Thrive Church
29255 FM 1093
Fulshear, TX 77441
“A Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind.”
celebraterecoverythrive@gmail.com
Provides a wealth of research based information on the effects of porn on the brain and on people so people can make an informed decision about it. They also provide resources for those struggling with it.
“Fighting sex trafficking by reducing demand.”
Help for parents and friends of those who are struggling – as well as for those who are themselves struggling.
PORN HARMS
Tremendous amount of research Directed by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.
“The Traffickinghub campaign is a non-religious, non-partisan effort to hold the largest porn website in the world accountable for enabling and profiting off of the mass sex-trafficking and exploitation of women and minors.”
Helpful Videos
We discuss much in relation to governmental matters, but the following is important and crosses any political issues.
It’s time for the 2020 Census. Every 10 years, the census counts how many people are in our community to decide how much federal funding and representation we should receive. The questions will decide how federal funds are distributed to communities across the nation over the next decade. It will also decide how representation will be distributed based on population. As such, a complete and accurate census count is critical. Census results show where communities need new schools, clinics, roads and other services benefiting families, older adults and children. They help decide federal funding for disaster recovery, mental health services, medical benefits programs, education programs and much more. When you’re counted in the census, you’re helping to build a better community.
Responses to the census are completely confidential. As required by law, they cannot be shared with anyone, even other branches of government. Completing the census is easy and can be completed online, by phone, or by mail.
Visit 2020census.gov to learn more.
LINKS:
SCRIPTURES:
- Genesis 1:26-27
- Genesis 9:6
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
- Romans 12:1-2
LifeBridge sent a contribution for their last portion of seminary and Pastor Jander’s ordination.
We received this from the Janders and the St. Louis Seminary.
BACK AT LIFEBRIDGE IN PERSON!
We’re LIVE and IN PERSON in worship and Bible class at LifeBridge!
We are continuing with the following processes below:
- Facemasks, though not required, are strongly requested and recommended.
- On Communion Sundays (1st & 3rd of the month), Holy Communion will have pre-packaged and wrapped individual bread and wine containers for use.
- Families sit together, but there will be spaces between their seats and those of other attendees.
- No Greeting Time during worship.
- Social distancing practices will be used (& seating is setup accordingly).
- Sanitation of facilities is taking place.
- Bible classes and worship services will also be live-streamed for those who cannot (or choose not to) make it in person.
- No worship folder and minimal use of other items that are touched.
Remain in Jesus, grow in your faith, and stay safe!
Current status of services and programs (unless otherwise noted and publicized):
| Sunday Worship | In-Person as well as Streamed live online on the LifeBridge YouTube channel Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM and available on the LB website and on shortly following. |
| Sunday Bible Class | In-Person as well at Steamed live online on the LifeBridge YouTube channel, and on the LB website Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM. |
| Sunday Fellowship | Goodies available at 9:30 AM in the café, along with good fellowship! |
| Wednesday Youth | In-Person in the youth room and streamed online via Instagram. @surge_lbyouth |
| Children’s Program | Family Room, Toddlers, and Children’s Church available, except on the 5th Sundays of the month. |
| LifeGroups | Most LifeGroups are are meeting, active, and would love for you to join them! |
If there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time, please let us know.
Thank you & God bless!
