Leap of Faith
Christian Chaplaincy Ministry

Trusting God is a spiritual pilgrimage.
Don’t make the journey to eternity alone.

 Core Christian Values Christianity is anchored on core values that are considered fundamental to living a life dedicated to serving God and others. These values provide a moral compass that guides believers to make choices aligned with their faith and values. The following are some of the core Christian values: Love - Christianity is founded on the concept of love for God and for others. Love is the most important of all virtues, and it manifests itself through acts of kindness, compassion, and selflessness. Compassion - Compassion is about putting oneself in someone else’s shoes and feeling empathy for their struggles. Christian values teach that showing compassion is a way to help others and demonstrate God’s love. Forgiveness - Forgiveness is a fundamental Christian value that emphasizes the importance of letting go of grudges and extending grace to others. Forgiveness is not about forgetting the offense, but about releasing the hurt and anger that comes with it. Humility - Humility is the ability to recognize one’s limitations and put others before oneself. It involves acknowledging one’s weaknesses, asking for help when needed, and not considering oneself better than others. Integrity - Integrity is the quality of being honest, trustworthy, and true to one’s word. It involves living a life that aligns with one’s values and principles, even when it is difficult. These core Christian values act as a guide for believers to live a purposeful life that reflects their faith. They provide a framework for making decisions, resolving conflicts, and building relationships based on love, compassion, forgiveness, humility, and integrity. What Are Christian Values: Core Beliefs & Virtues Explained (https://biblequeue.com/what-are-christian-values/) 

 The Leap of Faith Ministry and Chaplaincy rests on three fundamental pillars of the Christian Faith in which all worship and religious observance lies. These are: 1. “GOD CREATED US – The Bible teaches that God made us so that we could know Him and live with Him.” (MWTB) We are created in the image of the Triune God and comprised of a mortal body, soul (mind, intellect, emotions) and spirit. “So, God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them; and God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; …” (Genesis 1:27, 28 NASB) 2. “SIN SEPARATED US – Then we sinned and were separated from God. Sin is anything we do that goes against what God wants.” (MWTB) Adam and Eve broke the bond with our Creator and all mankind since then has inherited a sinful nature. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23 NASB) 3. “JESUS DIED FOR US – God loves us so much that He sent Jesus (Yeshua) – His only SON – to die for us. Through Jesus (Yeshua), we can be brought back to God.” (MWTB) This is called being ‘born again’. Jesus (Yeshua) said “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6 NASB) References MOMENTS WITH THE BOOK Bible Tract (https://mwtb.org/) New American Standard Bible 1995 

 The Leap of Faith Ministry will provide spiritual guidance to the local community through an adult outreach program which is still in development as follows: Online Bible Study – To be presented on Zoom. This Bible Study is not intended to be a Bible College ‘deep dive’ into Christian Theology. It will be structured as a fundamental ‘Boot Camp’ for the Christian Faith with emphases on Christian Doctrine and the Moral Compass for Christian Living and attaining Eternal Life. Rightly dividing the word of truth refers to the ability to accurately interpret and teach the Scriptures. "This concept, derived from 2 Timothy 2:15, emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of biblical passages and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding this understanding. It involves not only correct interpretation but also the appropriate response to that truth in one's life. The Greek term for "rightly dividing" suggests a precise and proper handling of the Word, akin to cutting a straight path." We all have perceptions about religion. Most adults have been ingrained since infancy and family upbringing on participating in religious practices for worshipping God. In the spirit of fellowship and cooperation, all participants should keep an open mind as the Bible Study group explores God’s design for humanity and fellowship with Him as written in Scripture. Video Bible (https://www.videobible.com/rightly-dividing-the-word-of-truth/) How to "Study to Show Yourself Approved" (2 Timothy 2:15) (https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/study-to-show-yourself-approved.htm) 

     

 Hymns What a Day that will be (When My Jesus I Shall See) Jim Hill There is coming a day, When no heart aches shall come, No more clouds in the sky, No more tears to dim the eye, All is peace forever more, On that happy golden shore, What a day, glorious day that will be. What a day that will be, When my Jesus I shall see, And I look upon His face, The One who saved me by His grace When He takes me by the hand, And leads me through the Promised Land, What a day, glorious day that will be. There’ll be no sorrow there, No more burdens to bear, No more sickness, no pain, No more parting over there And forever I will be, With the One who died for me, What a day, glorious day that will be. What a day that will be, When my Jesus I shall see, And I look upon His face, The One who saved me by His grace When He takes me by the hand, And leads me through the Promised Land, What a day, glorious day that will be. Near the Cross Frances J. Crosby 1. Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain— Free to all, a healing stream— Flows from Calv’ry’s mountain. o Refrain: In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2. Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and Mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me. 3. Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day, With its shadows o’er me. 4. Near the cross I’ll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river. Because He Lives Bill & Gloria Gaither God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus He came to love, heal and forgive He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives! Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living, Just because He lives! How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy he brings; But greater still the calm assurance: This child can face uncertain days because He Lives! Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living, Just because He lives! And then one day, I'll cross the river, I'll fight life's final war with pain; And then, as death gives way to victory, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives! Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living, Just because He lives! Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) Written in 1910 by John Wilbur Chapman Sung by Casting Crowns One day, when Heaven was filled with his praises One day, when sin was as black as could be Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin Dwelt among men, my example is he The Word became flesh And the light shined among us His glory revealed Living, he loved me Dying, he saved me And buried, he carried My sins far away Rising, he justified Freely forever One day, he's coming Oh, glorious day Oh, glorious day One day, they led him up Calvary's mountain One day, they nailed him to die on a tree Suffering anguish, despised and rejected Bearing our sins, my redeemer is he The hands that healed nations Stretched out on a tree And took the nails for me 'Cause living, he loved me Dying, he saved me And buried, he carried My sins far away Rising, he justified Freely forever One day, he's coming Oh, glorious day Oh, glorious day One day, the grave could conceal him no longer One day, the stone rolled away from the door Then he arose, over death he had conquered Now he's ascended, my Lord evermore Death could not hold him The grave could not keep him From rising again (rising again) Living, he loved me Dying, he saved me And buried, he carried My sins far away Rising, he justified Freely forever One day, he's coming Oh, glorious day Oh, glorious day Glorious day One day, the trumpet will sound for his coming (we long for your coming) One day, the skies with his glories will shine (glories will shine) Wonderful day, my beloved one bringing (My Saviour) my Saviour Jesus is mine Living, he loved me Dying, he saved me Buried, he carried My sins far away Rising, he justified Freely forever One day, he's coming Oh, glorious day Oh, glorious day Glorious day Oh, glorious day 

 Journey to Chaplaincy Parable of the ‘Lost Seed’ Once upon a time, a twelve-year old boy felt a calling from God. A ‘Daniels Week’ later he met God on a sidewalk; kneeling down next to a parking meter, which was a fitting expression of doubting faith, since he was a loner and well acquainted with the streets and back alleys of his hometown. As it was at the beginning of creation, when the “evening and morning were the first day” (Genesis 1:5) so it was that night, when the young man became a new creation. And the Holy Spirit of God sowed seeds of Faith, Hope and Love into a willing heart. Faith and Love were large seeds which attached themselves to the outer shell of the young man’s heart. However, his faith and love for fellow man grew shallow over a few years because of the ‘thorns of life’ where the “worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.” (Matthew 13:22) The young man’s heart became calloused; with sin-skinned scars; as it lost its way over time through a wilderness excursion of confusion, bad life choices, fruitless searches for existence and finally personal rejection. But the Holy Spirit of God who “hovered over the waters” in creation (Genesis 1:2) made the seed of Hope purposely small so it could work its way down into the soft, fertile recesses of the hidden, inner heart of the young man. Despite the tempest tossed failings of life, that small seed slowly made roots, deep and strong which eventually made their way upward over decades of time. Embedded within the seed were two fledgling baby seeds of Faith and Love. Together they emerged and continued to grow as a late-in-life palm tree awaiting the ‘later-day rain’; whose witness branches boldly proclaim the coming of the King of Kings with a chorus of “Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai!” “It will come about after this, That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.” (Joel 2:28) “I delight to do Your will O my God. Your Law is written in my heart.” (Ps. 40:8) “Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take away Your Holy Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will be converted to you. (Ps. 51:10-13) “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart, O God You will not despise.” (Ps. 51:17) My journey to Chaplaincy can be best represented by the slow growth of the Talipot Palm Tree. “The talipot palm is another gargantuan plant (compared to other palms), which grows up to 25 meters (82 ft) high and has a one-meter-thick trunk. Also, its branched inflorescence is a remarkable six to eight meters (19 to 26 ft) tall—the largest of any plant. It takes extreme patience to see this tree in bloom, as it only flowers once when it is 30 to 80 years old. However, seeing the bloom is somewhat bittersweet, as it means the palm’s life is coming to an end. It expends all of its built-up energy to produce golf ball-sized fruit, which rain down by the hundreds of thousands just before the palm dies." May the Lord in my sunset years produce through me a harvest like the Talipot Palm. Grant, S. "10 Of The Slowest Plants To Ever Bloom." ListVerse, 13 Aug. 2013, (listverse.com/2013/08/11/10-ridiculously-slow-to-bloom-plants/.) 

     

 "This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ — the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity. Beginning with Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminating in the Paschal Triduum, which begins on Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by Good Friday, and reaching its pinnacle in the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night. This week is a time of reflection for Christians to memorialize Jesus' crucifixion—and to prepare their hearts, minds, and souls for His miraculous Resurrection from the dead. During this sacred week, we acknowledge that the glory of Easter Sunday cannot come without the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross. In His final hours on Earth, Christ willingly endured excruciating pain, torture, and execution on the cross out of a deep and abiding love for all His creation. Through His suffering, we have redemption. Through His death, we are forgiven of our sins. Through His Resurrection, we have hope of eternal life. On Easter morning, the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and light prevails over darkness — signaling that death does not have the final word. This Holy Week, my Administration renews its promise to defend the Christian faith in our schools, military, workplaces, hospitals, and halls of government. We will never waver in safeguarding the right to religious liberty, upholding the dignity of life, and protecting God in our public square. As we focus on Christ's redeeming sacrifice, we look to His love, humility, and obedience — even in life's most difficult and uncertain moments. This week, we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our beloved Nation. We pray that America will remain a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom for the entire world, and we pray to achieve a future that reflects the truth, beauty, and goodness of Christ's eternal kingdom in Heaven. May God bless you and your family during this special time of year and may He continue to bless the United States of America." 

President Donald J. Trump