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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.
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January 17. Empowering the Pews
Webinar @
Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center
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January 21-February 2. Mission Trip @
Walks with God Ministries International,
Kampala and Masaka,
Uganda
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February 12-13. Black Family Weekend
@ Linden SDA Church, Queens,
NY
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February 19-20. Black History Seminar @
Shiloh SDA Church, Chicago,
IL
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March 7-10. Art & Craft of Prophetic
Preaching Conference @
Bradford
Cleveland Brooks Leadership Center,
Huntsville, AL
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March 20. Weekend Seminar @ Morning
Star SDA Church, Sunrise, FL
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April 4-17. Evangelistic Meeting @
Edmondson Heights SDA Church, Baltimore,
MD
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May 21-29.
Family Matters Revival @
Camp Hill SDA Church, Birmingham,
UK
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June 22-July 3.
Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Leadership Center
Promotion @
59th SDA
General Conference Session, Atlanta, GA
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July 30-August 14. BCBLC Training and
Evangelistic Meeting @
Annual
Pastoral and Evangelism Conference,
Johannesburg,
South Africa
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September 25-Oct 2. Family Life
Revival @ North Wembley SDA Church, London,
UK
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October 8-9. Black History Seminar @
TBA, London, UK
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October 22-23. Family Life Weekend @
Decatur SDA Church, Decatur,
GA
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November TBA. Mission
Trip @ Triangle of Hope Orphanage,
Kampala, Uganda
LAST QUARTER DATES (2009)
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October 23-24. Church Anniversary @
Every Word Ministries,
Pittsburg, CA
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October 30-November 1. Marriage
Retreat @
Oakwood University Campus
Church, Huntsville, AL
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November 4. Prayer Meeting @
Oakwood
University Campus Church,
Huntsville, AL
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November 7. Divine Worship @
Croydon SDA Church, London, UK
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November 7-21.
Family Matters Revival @
North
Wembley SDA Church, London, UK.
Click here for more information.
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November 28. Community Guest Day @
Grand Concourse SDA
Temple, Bronx, NY
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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.
AFRICA'S GIFT AT MIRACLE TEMPLE
From
September 10-12, the
Sabbath in Africa Study
Group conducted an informative and engaging
seminar at the Miracle Temple Community Church
in Baltimore, Maryland. The eventful weekend
commenced with Howard University night with
presentations from Drs. Bertram Melbourne and
Emory Tolbert. The high point of the evening was
the Life Service award presented to Dr. Evans
Crawford, former Dean of the Chapel at Howard
and life time Civil Rights activist. The
Washington Adventist University session featured
innovative presentations from Drs. Doug Morgan
and Joan Francis, and this was followed by a
"General Conference" session with Drs. Charles
E. Bradford and Pardon Mwansa. A high point of
the afternoon sessions was the professionally
produced play, "The King and His Sons," and the
African Choir. This preceded Pastor Sednak
Yankson and Dr. Keith Burton who spoke about
Sabbath in the African context. The seminar
ended with a roundtable discussion, closing
remarks by Dr. Harold Lee and a vesper thought
by Elder James Lewis.
SPECTRUM CONTROVERSY:
WHERE
HAVE ALL OUR THINKERS GONE?
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.
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