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According to World Net Daily (WND), a rainbow-colored jersey meant to promote the LGBT ideology has been rejected by seven Australian rugby league players, who withdrew from a game rather than wear the article of clothing that offended their Christian faith. Sky News reported that the players are from the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, based in Sydney, Australia. The seven players said they would not wear the jersey based on religious and cultural grounds.
The report explained that the team, without consulting the players, got the jerseys with rainbow logos replacing the previously white stripe and collar on the ordinary jersey. “Coach Des Hasler defended the players, saying the club was at fault for not properly consulting them,” the report explained. They were not even given the choice of wearing the standard jersey, because under National Rugby League rules, all players on a team must dress alike.
The coach told reporters he accepted the players’ decision.Top of FormBottom of Form He said, “These young men are strong in their beliefs and their convictions and we will give them the space and the support they require.” The team didn’t even bother to let the players know of its social-ideology advocacy before it boasted of the new jerseys to the media. The coach said, “Sadly, the execution of what was intended to be an extremely important initiative was poor. There was little consultation or collaboration between key stakeholders, both inside and outside the club.” The Christian Institute reported that Sea Eagles captain, Daly Cherry-Evans, warned other clubs not to force players to back specific causes.
While team owner, Scott Penn, claimed that the seven players would be open to wearing the rainbow jersey in the future, if properly consulted, a representative of the players said that was nonsense. He pointed out that the players will not “backflip on religious beliefs,” and suggestions they would cave to LGBT pressure was “totally untrue.” The Institute reported, “Rev. Dr. Ma’afu Palu from the Tongan Evangelical Wesleyan Church said he was ‘very proud’ of the players’ stand. ‘Christianity takes a very strong root in our people,’ he explained. ‘Whatever the Bible says is very authoritative to us.'”
We give God praise for the stand which these seven players took in the interest of their Christian faith and God’s glory. In this age of fear and compromise, it is encouraging to see that they are still young people who are refusing to bow to the pressure of the world. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that homosexuality is an abomination in the sight of God, and that God will punish those who engage in such acts. May God’s blessing be upon these seven young men! Amen!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
- TODAY’S ACTIVITIES
- Baptismal Class, 5:00 p.m.
- The Kingdom Men’s Ministry Meeting &
- The Kings Daughter’s Ministry Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
- LUNCH HOUR PRAYER LINE/ BIBLICAL DYNAMICS
- Wednesday, 12:00 noon – Lunch Hour Prayer Line
- 5:30 p.m. – Biblical Dynamics ( The study of the book of “ Revelation”)
- HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
- Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- NEXT SUNDAY
- Worship & Ministry, 9:00 a.m.
- Baptismal Class, 5:00 p.m.
- Intercessory Prayer Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
CONDOLENCES
Apostle Edghill and Pastor Emily, along with the entire W.O.M. family, express our deepest condolences to Brother Loughton Crofford on the passing of his Sister and Sister Emelda Crofford on the passing of her Sister-in-Law. May God comfort and strengthen you in this difficult hour.
WOM Dance Ministry
WOM Dance Ministry is recruiting persons between the ages of 10-19.
If interested, kindly contact Sis. Roberta Andrew or Sis. Sherma Grell after service.
Family Life Symposium
September 11th
The theme is “Strengthening the Foundation of the Family to Sustain a Christian Worldview”. Please drop your questions and concerns in relation to family life in the question box at the back of the church.
Topics:
I. Types of Family Structures in our Community
- Effective Parenting Skills
- Dealing with favoritism, sibling rivalry and family conflicts
II. Sexual Abuse of Children (Toddler through Adolescence)
- Signs that a child is being sexually abused
- Safeguarding your child from sexual abuse
- Steps in dealing with sexual abuse
III. Pregnancy and Abortion
- Biological and Medical Perspective
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