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E) Religious Directory 23 Matter of Faith 3D Entertainment 4D November 4, 2006 nn By Alyssa Waters Leader-Telegram staff HIPPEWA FALLS Michael Court doesn't I kJ need anyone to tell him that third-world coun- I tries need a helping hand. He's been there, done that l. Court, of Chippewa Falls, is more than a chiropractor. He's also a missionary working with End-Time Glory Ministries based in Willmar, Minn. He's visited impoverished communities in Mexico and Jamaica.

But the residents are joyful They arent bitter about their circumstances. Court said there's no complaining about what they don't have only appreciation for what they do have. With every mission, Court said his faith grows stronger and that was especially the case on a recent M- 1 111 (r- t-rr ll7fcir' 1 fi 1 11111 200 mites CONGO RWANDA 2001m Serengeti nat. ram 11 XT' mission to Tanzania September. "It was very humbling because the people have nothing but they have a heart for God," he said, The goal of Court and the ministry he travels with is to discuss faith and God with residents in an outdoor setting and to facilitate Bible education at pastors' conferences.

TANZANIA Contributed photos Above: Working through a Minnesota-based ministry, Michael Court, 41, completed mission work in the United Republic of Tanzania Sept. 11 through Sept. 26. He's seen here after a long boat ride from the mainland to Maisome Island. Right: One of Court's fellow American missionaries preached to residents in an outdoor setting, which is one of the ministry's goals while working overseas.

i MOZAMBIQUE MALAWI If In 1:3 r.TIziIctry Associated Preu in northern Tanzania, he worked with eight others to find land where an orphanage and faith-based radio station could be established, which is another goal of the ministry. The group, including Rev. Debra Zimmer, president of the ministry, visited the community of Mwanza and Maisome Island, which is surrounded by Lake Victoria. Court said traveling from Mwanza to Maisome Island gave him a new appreciation for convenient travel About 50 people packed onto an open-hull fishing boat for the several-hours-long ride across the lake. Once he and his group arrived, they were greeted by a group singing and dancing a hearty welcome.

The island is small Court said it would take a person only three hours to walk from one end of the island to the other. The island has no electricity or running water, and all of the roads are dirt But Court said the residents do have a place to wor- ship. On the small island is a temporary church building no permanent structure may be built on the island. "Here we're coming to preach to them and I'm feeling more impacted by their Court said. Court said he and his wife, Juhe, have always felt called to the ministry.

fT4 "Our life is turning more towards that (now)," he said of connecting with Zimmer's rninistry. This week the missionary group mduding the Courts headed to Israel to sightsee and learn. Although no specific mission work was planned, Court said he expected the trip to be educational. Court is also taking Bible courses offered by the ministry. "I intend on doing more with this he said of his Bible work and future missions.

Wafers can be reached at 833-9214 or alyssa.waters ecpc.com. Foundation: Minnesota-based End-Time Glory Ministries, founded by Rev. Debra Zimmer and her husband, Wayne, grew out of their pursuit of the vision they say God gave them. vision: The vision includes preaching the gospel to as many people as starting classes and studies with pastors and church leaders who share the same vision, and educating in a training center to equip people for ministry. Information: Visit www.endtimeglory.org; call (320) 2354651.

HcIsn Kotos Sara Nodurft, right, instructs Carmen Lodewyk during a circuit training session at Red River Church in West Fargo, N.D. Rev. Dan Kuik had his congregation watch "Rocky-movies in an attempt to motivate parishioners for a three-month fitness challenge. Associated Press Reporting Equals Good Writing" to the Western Wisconsin Christian Writers Guild at 7 jn. Tuesday, Nov.

14, at Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church, 123 W. Hamilton Ave. Larson will focus on how the interviewing and research process strengthens the finished work. An award-winning journalist educated at Stanford University in California and Columbia University in New York. Larson's journalism career includes editing and reporting for newspapers across the nation, and a nine-year stint as a contributing writer to a national business magazine.

Call 878-9632. Landmark offers screenings LAKE HAI.I.IE Free services and goods including, health screenings, counseling, clothing and food wiU be avauable from 10 am. to 2 pjn. today at Landmark Christian Church, near the 40th Avenue and Highway 124 intersection. Services are: a hot meal, vision care mduding glasses, counseling, automobile services, personal care packages, clothing, blankets, hair cuts and styling, medical care, chiropractic care, portraits of families or friends and children's activities.

Licensed professionals will conduct all screening and medical services. Services will be provided with no strings attached on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Mike 726-1332 for more information. From staff reports Vocalists plan performance The Glory Sounds, a contemporary vocal group based at Grace Lutheran Church, will present its fall concert, "Sounds Through the Seasons," at 330 pja Sunday in the sanctuary, 202 W.Grand Ave. The choir will sing sacred songs of Christmas and Easter as well as other worship songs.

Accompanists will be pianist Elaine Mann, keyboardist Joanne Horan and drummer David Isaacson. There will be a freewill offering. For more information, call the church office at 832-9713. Angel Care seminar slated Angel Care Workshop will present the seminar "Manifesting With Your Angels" from 9 ajn. to 5 pan.

Saturday, Nov. 1L at Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St Cost of the one-day workshop is $95. The class will focus on manifestation techniques to call in and materialize wishes, dreams and visions. Participants will use visualization and exercises to work with the angels. For more information or to register, call Judy at 832-7250.

Writers to explore reporting Jan Larson, an associate professor Of journalism at UW-Eau Claire, will present "Good Pastor urges congregation to resist food's temptation Fccr "walk around the United States," or 8,680 miles, in three months. Kuik describes it as "friendly, Christian Sara Nodurft, church administrator and certified personal trainer, said the walking challenge allows everybody to participate. "Walking is very Nodurft says. "I think if underestimated sometimes of how great it can be for our bodies." For three Sundays, Kuik's message focuses on fitness and its ties to spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Kuik says God wants people to worship him with their bodies.

Instead, people too often either worship their own bodies or degrade them. "God gave us these bodies. We've got to take care of them, He wants us to," Kuik says. "We; better serve him if we have healthy bodies." Members of the Reformed in America congregation are organizing scheduled group walks. Circuit training is held at the church three times a week.

On Sunday, one page of the pale green church bulletin included a "fitness corner," with walking times and dates of 5K races. Tucked inside was a body mass index table. Parishioners traced its rows to find their height and weight Church member Dr. Kurt Kooyer of UrgentMED, an urgent care center in Fargo, presented bps for exercise and diet In 1985, few states even reported obesity data. In 1990, no states reported obesity rates higher than 14 percent In 2004, no state reported a rate lower than 15 percent, and nine states had rates higher than 25 percent By Sherri Richards Associated Press 4r yEST FARGO, ND.

fwj Rocky Balboa sprinted in front ofthe pews at Red River Church on Sunday, pounding sides of beef and doing one-armed push-ups. "So is that how you're feeling?" the Rev. Dan Kuik asked the West Fargo congregation after the movie clip. The parishioners didn't feel like heavyweight champions yet, but many had made strides toward improving their physical Concerned by increasing national obesity rates and his own struggle to stay fit, Kuik has presented a three-month fitness challenge to his congregatioa Members were given pedometers and divided into two teams of about 75 people. Each team was challenged to collectively Saturday, Nov.

11, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, N13740 Fairview Road, Fairchild, featuring chicken dumplings, chili and pie. Cost: $6, adults; $3, ages 6 to 10; free, 5 and younger. Matching funds up to $750 from Catholic Family Life Insurance. Herbal Study Group: 6 to 8 p.m.

Monday, Servite Center for Life, 1000 College Ladysmith. Peace vigil: 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, silent prayer around the peace pole on the front lawn of the Servants of Mary Convent, 1000 College Ave. Ladysmith. Centering prayer: 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Servite Center for Life, 1000 College Harvest bazaar and bake tale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand featuring crafts, baked goods, lefse, rosettes and krumkake; demonstrations in needlework, baking and rosemal-ing (Norwegian decorative paint-' ing); and a silent auction. Breakfast and lunch will be available, call 832-9713.

Grace Lutheran Election Day bazaar: 10 a.m. to lp.m. Tuesday, Grace Lutheran Church, 814 Hudson St, Augusta, featuring baked goods, crafts, thrift items, cards, white elephant items, and lunch, carl (715)286-2116. Fa chicken dumpdnga, enffl dbmen 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Fall dinner and bazaar 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. dinner; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. bazaar; Sunday, Nov.

12, Immaculate Correction Catholic Church, 1722 Highland St Cost $7.50, adults; $4, ages 6 through 12; free, 5 and younger. Call 839-0056 for more information. Fan harvest tinner. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov.

12, Eleva Lutheran Church, 50533 S. Second St, Eleva. Dinner includes lutefisk, lefse, meatballs and all the trimmings. Lutefisk dinner cost: $12, adults; meatball dinner cost $3 adults; all meals for children ages 6 through 12i $5. Children 5 and younger eat for free.

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