This talk was given at a 1981 elders’ meeting by Julie Walters. In it, she looked at the use of the word “handmaid” in Scripture. She talked about the reason for having handmaids, the qualities of a handmaid and the pastoral role of a handmaid. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor … [Read more...] about 227. Being a Handmaid
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225. Roles of Men and Women Revisited
This talk given at a 1981 elders’ meeting by Kevin Ranaghan summarized the teaching of the People of Praise on the roles of men and women and contrasted these views with current worldly trends. He also described potential excesses in this area which he had seen in the wider charismatic renewal and Pentecostal movement. Note to listeners: The talk begins with an extended period … [Read more...] about 225. Roles of Men and Women Revisited
229. Reasons for Starting Trinity School
In this talk given at a 1981 elders’ meeting shortly before Trinity School opened its doors for the first time, Kerry Koller explained why the community decided to start a school and how it would be different from other schools. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other minor edits for the sake of … [Read more...] about 229. Reasons for Starting Trinity School
301. Working Together as Leaders
Clem Walters gave this talk at a 1981 South African leadership conference. Using a People of Praise coordinators’ meeting as a model, he offered practical teaching on how to run a meeting of leaders and advice on why and how to make decisions by consensus. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain transcription errors and other … [Read more...] about 301. Working Together as Leaders
224. Resisting Temptation, The Good Samaritan and Prayer
A recording of a 1980 community celebration men’s night. Three parts of the evening were recorded: prophecies given at the men’s night; a spontaneous response to those words by Paul DeCelles exhorting the men and boys to resist carnal temptation; and a prepared teaching on love of neighbor (the Good Samaritan) and love of God (Martha and Mary). Transcript This document … [Read more...] about 224. Resisting Temptation, The Good Samaritan and Prayer
217. Social Justice and the People of Praise
This paper was written sometime in 1979. It was meant as an answer to people who criticized the People of Praise for not being concerned enough with the poor and needy. The paper describes how the community’s approach to social problems was environmental (personal) rather than institutional. The People of Praise has, from its inception, always been committed to an active … [Read more...] about 217. Social Justice and the People of Praise
205. 1976 Snapshot of Community Life
This sharing on community life in 1976 was given at the end of a talk on “Kingdom Building” at a Notre Dame charismatic conference. After a brief history of the community, Tom Finke described the life and work of the People of Praise emphasizing especially several prophecies and their fulfillment. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and … [Read more...] about 205. 1976 Snapshot of Community Life
124. Following Jesus Wholeheartedly
This talk was given at a June 7, 1974, community meeting at which several people made the covenant. Kevin Ranaghan talked about Luke 14, emphasizing that anyone who comes to Jesus and doesn’t put everything else second can’t be his disciple. Kevin urged everyone to count the cost and decide to pay it. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, … [Read more...] about 124. Following Jesus Wholeheartedly
116. Slaves to Whom?
In this Servant School talk, Clem Walters used Romans 8:1-9 to talk about how we can either be enslaved to our sinful human nature (the flesh) or enslaved to righteousness for holy purposes. He then recommended asking ourselves three questions which will help reveal whom we serve. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain … [Read more...] about 116. Slaves to Whom?
102. Early Lessons in Christian Household
This talk was given at a workshop at the June, 1971, Conference on the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. Jeanne DeCelles shared about household, stressing that order in a household should give people more freedom. She described several lessons that she and others learned and talked about headship and submission. For more on People of Praise households see the … [Read more...] about 102. Early Lessons in Christian Household
103. The Need for Christian Environments
In this talk from the summer of 1971, Paul DeCelles pointed out that people’s beliefs, attitudes and behavior patterns are strongly affected by the others around them and that we need, therefore, to have at least one Christian environment in order to live a full Christian life. This talk was given as part of the deacon training program of the Apostolic Institute, which was … [Read more...] about 103. The Need for Christian Environments
104. Being and Doing
This talk, given in the summer of 1971 at the Apostolic Institute, is about the role of activities in building Christian community. In particular, Paul DeCelles stressed that to build Christian community one shouldn’t start with activities. Rather, one should start with a small group who want to gather to share Jesus Christ. In the beginning, activities defocus people from what … [Read more...] about 104. Being and Doing