UGANDA--HERE WE COME!

After two years of seeking the Lord's direction, Dr. Burton is finally heading back to the African continent on January 20 - February 2, 2010 where he will minister in Uganda with Walk with God Ministries International. After a weekend of ministry in Kamapla, he will head to Maska for a six day conference and revival where he will be the main speaker for the morning and evening, and present empowerment workshops to women and men during the days. A highlight of the trip will feature ministry at the Triangle of Hope Orphanage which is in desperate need of facilities. Pastor Godfrey Mulonde informs me that a structure can be built for just $10,000 (look for details on a future mission trip where you can volunteer to assist in the building project).

     In addition to the funds for the orphanage building, we need to raise $5,000 for the January trip. These funds will cover travel expenses, an LCD projector, books for 200 pastors, and gifts for the orphans who are currently living in temporary accommodations. As the Spirit moves on your heart, please give generously to this worthy cause. Remember, all donations are tax deductible. All who donate over $25 will receive a  copy of Dr. Dexter Thomas' hilarious and uplifting new book, "Messy Revival."

UPCOMING DATES (2010)

Please check the locations below to see if Dr. Burton is going to be in your town any time soon. Click here to view a detailed copy of his schedule. If you would like him to address your organization or community, you may call the Life Heritage office (1-256-886-2509) or send an inquiry to reservations@lifeheritage.org.

• January 17. Empowering the Pews Webinar @ Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center

• January 21-February 2. Mission Trip @ Walks with God Ministries International, Kampala and Masaka, Uganda

• February 12-13. Black Family Weekend @ Linden SDA Church, Queens, NY

• February 19-20. Black History Seminar @ Shiloh SDA Church, Chicago, IL

• March 7-10. Art & Craft of Prophetic Preaching Conference @ Bradford Cleveland Brooks Leadership Center, Huntsville, AL

• March 20. Weekend Seminar @ Morning Star SDA Church, Sunrise, FL

• April 4-17. Evangelistic Meeting @ Edmondson Heights SDA Church, Baltimore, MD

• May 21-29. Family Matters Revival @ Camp Hill SDA Church, Birmingham, UK

• June 22-July 3. Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center Promotion @ 59th SDA General Conference Session, Atlanta, GA

• July 30-August 14. BCBLC Training and Evangelistic Meeting @ Annual Pastoral and Evangelism Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa

• September 25-Oct 2. Family Life Revival @ North Wembley SDA Church, London, UK

• October 8-9. Black History Seminar @ TBA, London, UK

• October 22-23. Family Life Weekend @ Decatur SDA Church, Decatur, GA

• November TBA. Mission Trip @ Triangle of Hope Orphanage, Kampala, Uganda

LAST QUARTER DATES (2009)

• October 23-24. Church Anniversary @ Every Word Ministries, Pittsburg, CA

• October 30-November 1. Marriage Retreat @ Oakwood University Campus Church, Huntsville, AL

• November 4. Prayer Meeting @ Oakwood University Campus Church, Huntsville, AL

• November 7. Divine Worship @ Croydon SDA Church, London, UK

• November 7-21. Family Matters Revival @ North Wembley SDA Church, London, UK. Click here for more information.

• November 28. Community Guest Day @ Grand Concourse SDA Temple, Bronx, NY

• December 7. EmPowerment Seminar @ Annual Pastoral and Evangelism Conference, Huntsville, AL

OCTOBER SPECTRUM COLUMN: ARE WE THERE YET?

"President Carter is right, and President Obama is..., well let’s just say he’s not about to commit political suicide. For some reason, the current President refuses to acknowledge that racism is deeply rooted in American soil and intricately tied to American identity...." Have you been keeping up with the current controversy about racism in America? Have we reached the point in race relations that we can sing Kumbaya with conviction? Click here to read Dr. Burton's October column.

CLEAR SKIES IN SEATTLE

September 18-26 found Dr. Burton in Seattle where he participated in the "Dark Clouds, Clear Skies" evangelistic meeting. As part of their strategic objectives for the year, Pastor Eugene Lewis and the Emerald City Community Church decided to conduct a meeting that was planned by the local elders. Dr. Burton was privileged to be invited to preach on the second and third weekends, and to facilitate a Bible discussion each night before the meetings commenced. His first sermon, "Let Go!" focused on the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus, and celebrated the power of faith in times of feebleness. On Sabbath morning he addressed the theme "I Just Don't Have it Anymore," as the widow of Zarapheth was elevated as an example of how to survive tough economic times. Another new sermon was titled "Better than Obamacare" and used the New Testament adaptation of the Shema to encourage the development of healthy "hearts, souls, bodies and minds." The elders and visiting pastors who preached each evening did a great job at delivering the word. At the end of the week, two precious souls followed through on their decision to give their lives to Christ. Lets pray for those who are still in the valley of decision.

Dr. Burton's September column in Spectrum used the subject of critical thinking to continue the discussion on homosexuality. A number of the comments from his original post were extremely hostile, and he felt the need to address the issue again. The second article challenged the reasoning process in some of the arguments used to oppose his objection to homosexual practice. However, the commentary was written in a rather harsh style and rather than engender understanding only inflamed the discussion more. Dr. Burton is seriously concerned about the moral relativism that has captured so many well meaning Christians, and is truly saddened that many have rejected the Word of God in favor of the postmodern positions of popular psychology.

THE BLESSING OF SOUTH AFRICA
Dr. Burton's mission trip to South Africa was an absolute blessing. Click here to read the travelogue and view the photo album.

AUGUST SPECTRUM COLUMN: CIVIL RIGHTS AND SAVAGE WRONGS

South Africa is by far the most modern country on the continent. Although there are many things shared with other African nations, the influence of centuries of European rule have manifested itself in the recent decision by the South African parliament to legalize same-sex marriages. Dr. Burton addressed this in his Spectrum column as he decried the tendency to compare the campaign for homosexual "privileges" with the struggle for African human rights. He also voiced his theory about the addictive nature of homosexual behavior. When he submitted the column to the editors, he expected that his view would generate some controversy in a magazine that has a mostly liberal leadership, but he was not prepared for some of the ad hominem jabs that came fast and furiously. Nonetheless, he believes that God has called him to be a voice of conscience and will gladly address the issue again.

Tax Deductible Donation

The Internal Revenue Service has officially granted 501(c)(3) status to Life Heritage, Inc. This means that Life Heritage Ministries is a bona fide charity, and is now poised to move to the next level of ministry. Please remember us in your giving. Click here to make a donation today.