Showing the compassionate care of the Great Physician to the world.

No doubt, we get some of the strangest looks when we work at some of the concerts and festivals that we attend. When working at a Grateful Dead concert, one of our staff was asked, "Do you think Jesus ever got stoned?" Of course, she replied, "Nope, didn't you hear? They didn't stone Him, He was crucified". We've also had people ask us, "What's the deal? Do you only take care of sick Christians? What about the Jews; will you take care of them?" We provide care to all sorts of folks. We don't discriminate based on faith, hair color, tattoos or what body parts people have pierced. So, we thought that we would take a bit and explain what this "Christian" part of our name is all about.

Our purpose is to show "the compassionate care of the Great Physician (Jesus) to the world. Our main motivation comes from Christ Himself. All of our staff are volunteers. We put in some long hours and provide services worth thousands of dollars all because we have been loved and encouraged by Jesus and we want to share that love with others. We are not at concerts and festivals to be judgmental. We don't bash people with our Bibles. We come to serve, to love and to encourage. Our hope is that in the process someone might ask us why or become curious about who this Jesus is that inspires people to give of themselves, their talent and their time. If you're at a place where you want to know more please read on. If you have questions, please feel free to email us. We would love to talk with you. 

Perhaps the two most important questions you can ever ask yourself are:

1. If I were to die tonight, do I know for certain that I would go to heaven?
2. If I did die and I stood before God and He asked me why He should let me into heaven, what would I say?

It is possible to know for certain that you are going to heaven. Most people think that they can get to heaven because they have lived a "good" life or because they are better than someone else that they know. Some folks think that they can get to heaven because they are "Christians" just like they are Americans. Some think that they will be assured of a spot in heaven because their parents are Christians. Actually, the Bible teaches that none of these is true. Fortunately, God kept the entire process very simple. 

1. God loves you.

	Because of God's love for all persons, he desires that you have unbroken fellowship with him.
	"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."  John 3:16

2. You are a sinner (you have rebelled against God and broken His law). 

	All persons are sinners in that they disobey God.
	As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one..." Romans 3:10

3. Sin separates you from God.

	Sin forms a barrier that prevents you from entering into unbroken fellowship with God.
	"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." Romans 3:23

4. You can't save yourself.

	You can't earn God's salvation.
	"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--Not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

5. God sent His Son, Jesus, to remove the sin barrier. 

	Jesus died for your sins.  God did for you in Jesus Christ what you couldn't do for yourself.
	"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."  Romans 5:8

6. You can receive Jesus Christ through faith. 

	Faith is trusting in what Jesus has done for you.  Faith involves repentance for sin and willingness to turn away from sin.
	"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." Romans 10:9-10

7. Through prayer you can trust in Jesus Christ.

Admit to God that you are a sinner.  Express sorrow for your sinfulness.  Ask Him to forgive your sins.  Invite Jesus into your life as Savior and Lord.   Thank Him for entering your life.  Commit yourself to live for Him.

 

If you sincerely want to become a Christian by committing your life to Christ, then pray this prayer (or use your own words):

Dear God, I realize I need Jesus Christ as my Savior. I realize I'm a sinner. Forgive me for my sin. Please come into my life and be my Savior and Lord. Thank you for dying for me; now help me to live for you.

In Jesus Name,
Amen

If you sincerely pray this prayer (or one like it in your own words), then Christ has come into your life and has given you salvation and eternal life. It will help you to let someone know so that you might receive further information to help you begin your Christian life. Please email us and let us know.

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