“An icon is not meant to be a photograph,” Kati explains. “It’s a window into heaven, a vision of a spiritual truth, the uncreated light of Christ shining through a transfigured body. It’s visible proof of the incarnation, God dwelling among us, his people.”
Action volunteers wrapped up another summer of work in Shreveport’s Allendale neighborhood on August 2. The volunteers left in their wake a trail of happy children, grateful neighbors, repaired homes and a community garden flush with growing fruits and vegetables.
Kevin Ranaghan and Louis Grams are developing a practical way to equip brothers and sisters to spread baptism in the Holy Spirit from person to person, wherever they are. It is a one-hour presentation that aims to help community members to “Spread the Fire,” as they call it.
Ed Allison, 71, a good friend and neighbor of the Christians in Mission team in Shreveport's Allendale neighborhood, credits God and neighbor Pat Malone with saving his life on a recent Monday morning.
Several branches are launching initiatives aimed at sharing the Holy Spirit and the blessings of community life with their friends, neighbors and coworkers.
