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Do you know what controls you? In other words, what fills, and further what dominates your thinking? For some, it's a consuming relationship or addictive form of entertainment like video games or Facebook. For others, maybe it's health, education, or even a career.
The principle is clear: Whatever fills your mind controls your thoughts and behavior.
How does that relate to God's will? Simple. If you're a Christian, it's God's will for His Spirit to fill and control you. Sadly, many equate being Spirit-filled with some of the most bizarre and outlandish behavior, but Scripture is clear about what constitutes a Spirit-filled life—and what doesn't. Listen in, as John MacArthur explains…
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Our church teaches the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, as well as being "slain in the spirit". Words of knowledge, prophetic utterances are common place. My husband and I are questioning all these practices now and considering leaving this church after 10 years of membership. We have been listening to Pastor MacArthur for some months now and are getting a whole new understanding of the Word and how to apply it. I would like to know if you believe we should look for another church?
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Thanks for your post. To follow up on your question, here are a few comments:
First, you and your husband have no biblical mandate or obligation of any kind to remain committed to a church whose practice is not lining up with Scripture—so don't let any kind of artificial loyalty you may feel (or others in the church may project) keep you from leaving. After all, you're not questioning music styles, personality preferences, or the color of the carpet. This is a doctrinal issue—and as John MacArthur says, the truth demands scrutiny, but error demands tolerance. If your church's doctrine can't stand up to biblical scrutiny, you have every right to question it.
Second, if you and your husband have both determined leaving the church is your best choice, it should be done quietly and respectfully. Causing a stir, leveling accusations against the pastor, or gossiping about and maligning the church leadership won't help the matter. Neither will it honor Christ.
Finally, to provide some help in exploring other churches, here's a link to The Master's Seminary (That's the seminary where John MacArthur serves as president). This page lists TMS graduates by state: http://www.tms.edu/AlumniByCityState.aspx You can try and find a graduate serving near you and visit his church, or if there's no TMS guys serving in your area, you can find the closest one and enlist his help in finding a biblical church—your call.
I hope that helps. May God bless you and your family as you seek to obey the truth. We're encouraged you found help at GTY through the teaching of John MacArthur.
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Regarding Achnes Smith's comment, I am encouraged that she is coming about and questioning these so-called gifts. The perception that something is off beat is evident here. I spent years going from one charismatic church to another. I seldom searched the scriptures and was led astray. That is because I checked my brains out at the door as well as feeling eternally damned. I still stuggle with the belief that I lost my salvation and or lost my opportunity for salvation. Drinking,fear and anger became my mainstay. Nonetheless, I kept coming about and seeking forgiveness and then running away. A frustrating pattern is what I have had here. I too came across John MacArthur. For some reason,without any real knowledge of Scripture,I sensed something was very right regarding his teaching. A no nonsense verse by verse presentation of the truth of His Word is what I believe I am seeing here,Yet,I am one who is still fearful regarding my place with Christ. I cannot run away from the expositional teaching Pastor MacArthur presents. What does this mean?. I am full shame for many past gross sins and yet still uncertain where I am spiritually. The churches I spent years in(charismatic)condemned me to hell. I can say to Achnes Smith is this: Get out as soon as possible following Tommy Clayton's advice. I found a church in Bellevue WA from the Masters Seminary website's Alumni. Jumping from church to church can create much confusion.
I do have a question. Can anybody help me find verses that prove that these so-called gifts have ceased since the canon of Scripture?. Some argue that the verse,which I don't have in front me right now,which says "When the perfect comes,these things will cease" is not a verse that proves that the miraculous gifts have ceased. I am renting a room in a house with some odd pentacostals who disagree with me. What a mess.
I think this site will help you out. In this series, John confronts the issues you mention head-on and provides clarity on what's really at the heart of the problem. Enjoy.
Greg - I can really relate to what you are going through. I just wanted you to know that you are not alone. Thank you Tommy for providing the link to that site.
I attend a small southern Baptist church in the Midwest and for the last few years have been struggling with issues similar to those above. In bible study this past Lord 's Day we were going thru Ephesians 5:15-21 and I commented that churches (our church) sometimes gets too spiritual or mystical about God and salvation. My comments were not received very well and one lady responded with this. She told us that last year in preparation for a mission trip to Venezuela sponsored by our church, the contact person from Venezuela prophesied that we would come and minister to them. Another young lady spoke of how her Mormon college friend also believes in Jesus Christ as her savior and that we are all not really that different in what we believe. I explained to the group that we have to be very careful as satan is not going to march right in and proclaim his error, rather he's going to appear as an angel of light and deceive as many as possible. Well that didn't go over very well either and young lady told the group that southern baptists shouldn't get caught up on doctrinal issues and she used predestination and election as examples and also told us that southern baptists don't really believe in Calvinistic views any more either. I have to admit I've brought up issues before that have not gone over very well and didn't want to upset anyone at that time so I didn't pursue it any further. My question is not about predestination or election. The bible is pretty definitive on those areas. My question is when is it ok to stick around and fight for the truth. I agree I don't want to stir up things and make accusations but, as I feel all of those issues are important, when is it ok to push for some clarity in our church. How does a person who's not in a position of leadership ask for our church to define these truth? I might add, we are without a pastor and have been for over a year now. We are clearly lacking leadership so I hope it's ok to post here and perhaps gain some direction.
#3 Greg.
Like others, I too can relate to your comment.
You said "Jumping from church to church can create much confusion." That is true. After I got saved last year, I started attending a church in my community that I thought was biblical. After a few weeks I knew I wasn't in the right place, but I didn't want to jump from one church to another, mainly because of my family. My kids go to youth and children groups during the week, and I made a couple of friends. However, I couldn't stand their shallow teaching, their disregard for Scripture (in a sense that they only preach topical sermons and many times they have to "change" Scripture a "little bit" to fit their topic). I am seen as too dogmatic, and maybe a little fanatic. I wanted to read a book by Martin Lloyd Jones but didn't have the money to buy one, so I asked many of the leaders if they had any, no one even knew who Martin Lloyd Jones was, not one single person knew, and I asked from the senior pastor, elders, down to layman (mind you, the pastors all went to seminary). Their library is full of "christian novels", romances, the likes of Ted Dekker, etc. You cannot find any books on theology. They love Rick Warren and Max Lucado, yes, those are deep and profound readings, they say. An example is a lady who became a dear friend, who will not read any real good books (tried to convince her to read a couple of JM's books as well The Holiness of God) because, she says, she only reads the Bible, but will read all the christian novels/romances she can get her hands on!
But I stayed there because it was "the lesser of the evils" sorta speaking. However, about a month and a half ago I stopped attending. I cannot take it anymore. At the same time, I know I need a church. My family needs a church.
Back on topic: "The principle is clear: Whatever fills your mind controls your thoughts and behavior." I am at a point where I know I am still too much in control of my own life. Self-denial, that expression has been a neon sign in my head that never stops blinking. The more I learn about our Lord, the more painful this road gets. It is true that light exposes darkness.
Grace and Peace,
Thanks for your comment. It serves to prove a valid point. The kind of mysticism and subjectivism we alluded to in our opening post is not unique to charismatic churches—nor is it isolated or contained there. It has infiltrated every denomination and affiliation. One (among many) of mysticism's main entry points into Southern Baptist quarters can be traced back 2 decades ago to Henry Blackaby's and Claude King's Experiencing God project. When that literature hit the shelf, Baptists bought it hook line and sinker—and we're still reaping the harvest. The book sold over 7 million copies and was translated in over 45 languages. It's been revised, expanded and has now undergone a special 20th Anniversary edition. Baptist drank the kool-aid…and they liked it. Still do.
It's a sad testimony to the lack of biblical exposition in the American church. Preaching is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:12). When that is removed, or when it never existed in the first place, undiscerning, immature believers (if believers at all) populate the church and are carried to and fro with every wind of doctrine. It's tragic. It manifests itself in their approach to decision making--one of the driving reasons we launched this new blog series.
To answer your question about when to leave and church, when to stay and contend, and how to find a good church, I'll refer you to some great GTY resources I think you'll find extremely helpful. Here goes:
When to Leave
How to Find a New Church
What to Look for in a Pastor
I hope that helps, Steve.
I read a good quote today from Justin Peters (if you don't know who he is, look him up! He has a great ministry).
He said, "If you need a word from the Lord, read your Bible. If you need an audible word from the Lord, read your Bible out loud."
#10 - Gabriel, indeed a good quote! =)
I feel disturb when one gal said to me that she spoke in tongues. I
left the church that teaches. Like tongues, prophetic words, and etc. Remember to pray for the people you are leaving behind. Someday the Holy Spirit will wake them up in their hearts in that church.
I got to realize myself as I was younger, I thought I had a vision, but
it wasn't really God. That's why God says test the spirits.
Will be praying for you and your husband. God bless.
Why is the church sometimes hypocritical. It's not the church, it's the
false teachers that crept in as well said in the scriptures. It's sad
when one is usually deceived and then the whole church might. Remember one thing, Don't give up!! and keep standing bold. And I like what Gabriel mention. God bless.
Being spirti filled, has been the most bewildering subject since I became a christian. I agree with #9 that mysticism has influenced all denominations in Christianity. I have seen it throughout my life visiting Protestant churches in many denominations. The feelings people have is that the Spirit is guiding them in little ways leading them to God, through the Bible or through sunsets, songs, ect. I understand if I slip on a banana peel and
see a paper on the ground about something, that is not necc. my destiny. I decided after hearing sermons on GTY to get baptised at a church a family member reommended. I was happy I finally got baptised, but I did not feel any different. I attended a class on the Gospel of John. One day the teacher,the pastor's wife, asked me if I had the Spirit, I said I did not know. She explained that once I was born again I had it, but it can be like using a straw that is bent, it cannot come out. Is that like the sails not being filled with wind on the boat that JM was talking about?
When Jesus was talking to Nicodemis about the wind blowing, the Macarthur study bible it points out that the Holy Spirit cannot be understood, like the wind. The Bible is the sword of the Spirit, and the Spirit we are filled with, it if can come out, will guide us, won't it?
The church I used to attend would have skits and
film clips before the sermons. Once it had a clip of the ending of "Forest Gump" and it showed a leaf floating around after Gump's kid got on the bus. The pastor had his daughter up on stage and asked her what that was, and she said it was the Holy Spirit. I was very perplexed but felt the Spirit lead me to question that. I did not like that idea. Could movies that have nothing to do with the Bible be influenced by the Spitit? I know we have to test the spirits, which a blogger mentioned on the first article. The Bible is our guide, but being Spirit filled continues make me wonder. I do not want to give up the idea that the Spirit is there guiding us, but I do not want to believe in a charasmatic lie either. I defer to those more learned than myselt. God bless.
to find a good congregation (in fact the church is one), post #9 provides good resources.
To give my rusty penny, I believe that prayer and investigation are the most important things to start with. Then we need discernment.
I am blessed for having a faithful Calvary Chapel in the proximity of where I live, however my criteria for finding a fellowship whenever I move or travel are: statement of faith, solid Bible teaching, must be book by book and verse by verse.
With this you can skim 99% of them (listening the sermons online helps) and then visit them physically.
And if you don't find no churches, start a Bible study on your home.
May the Lord bless you in your search
I appreciate your fervor for solid preaching, but true expositional preaching does not necessarily need to be done book by book, verse by verse. Indeed each sermon must be grounded firmly in a text, but that text does not need to be immediately following the text from last week.
It is entirely possible to teach a topical series (e.g. Doctrine of Salvation, marriage, parenting, finances) for several weeks out of a number of places throughout Scripture and still be expositional.
Also, let me encourage folks not to be so quick to write off churches they don't think meet their teaching expectations. It may very well happen that if a person starts a Bible study in their home, the teaching there will be worse than in the less-than-perfect churches in town. Much wisdom and humility must accompany the decision to dismember from a local church. It is impossible to "know" a church simply by attending several services. Indeed, some churches will have instant red flags, but for those that are simply "weak" or have something off to the side you disagree with, it is important to talk to the pastors and elders to find out their commitment to Scripture and what their philosophy of ministry is, how they make decisions, etc.
I'm afraid many churches are unnecessarily missing critical body parts because some folks are a bit too prideful and refuse to fellowship with them.
Elizabeth Offer,
I understand your bewilderment about being filled with the Spirit. That's due to the pervasive influence of charismatic teaching over the last century, and it's not going away. They've wed their understanding of the Holy Spirit's work with their own emotions, subjective impressions, and individual experiences. But that's not what the Bible teaches at all.
And that's precisely John's point. He's trying to take the mysticism and mystery out of finding and following God's will. As he said in the audio clip above, to be filled with the Spirit is to be under His control. Just as being under the influence of alcohol causes you to think, say, and do what you normally wouldn't, so it is for those under the influence of the Holy Spirit.
There's nothing mystical about that. Biblically, this is called being "transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). The Holy Spirit, the divine author of the Scripture, wants to bring you under the influence of what He wrote.
As you "let the Word of Christ richly dwell within you," (Col. 3:16), you'll discover how your thinking changes over time. More than that, as your thinking changes, so will your words and behavior. In fact, if you compare the effects of being filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18-21) with letting the Word of Christ richly dwell within you (Col. 3:16-16-17), you'll notice they are very much the same.
Conclusion? To be filled with the Spirit is to let the Word of Christ dwell within you richly. No mystery, no mysticism, no feelings-based emotional rollercoaster.
I hope that's good news for you, Elizabeth—there's no need to be bewildered any longer.
That's a great cautionary word from Gabriel Powell (#16). It takes a tremendous amount of biblical discernment, charitable tolerance, and the humility of wisdom to assess a church's true condition and decide whether it's best to stay or go.
The links Tommy Clayton posted (#9) provide solid principles for making those decisions, but working out the principles in real life requires maturity. And when you've lived your entire Christian life under weak teaching, well, you see the dilemma.
Simon Caneparo (#15) gave some good practical pointers on how to screen churches so you don't waste a lot of time. But once you get to a church that passes those initial tests (e.g., biblical doctrine, teaching, philosophy and methodology of ministry), give it some time before you write a church off.
There's no perfect church, which is good, because you and me are no perfect Christians either.
#16 - Gabriel. I know you're replying to Simon, but I thought I'd comment. I hope I am not one of those folks in your last statement.
I understand what you explained about expositional preaching not needing to be done verse by verse and book by book. When I look at the way Pastor MacArthur does it, it just makes so much sense. I enjoy that type of teaching/preaching greatly. I have enjoyed his "selected scriptures" sermons as well.
I have a question. How do you call sermons that are not expositional but simply topical? I've always called them topical sermons, but I see your point. Like, for example, once a heard a pastor preach on Daniel 1 and his point on Daniel and his friends not eating and drinking from the king's table was because they didn't want to loose control over themselves and eat too much. He ignored a little word on the text, "defile", and that made a big difference. His sermon focused on (funny to think about it now) what things have control over us.
So, when a preacher uses a passage (or more than one) in the bible just to make a point, even though it's not the point of the passage, what kind of "style" that is?
ps - I think we are going off-topic, I apologize.
It won't hurt to talk to the pastor if he is in the wrong. It's ok to
say what or how one has to say for the truth, so the pastor and elders might understand, only God can move the hearts and God says that He knows the hearts of man. It's not really good to write off a church, Let the Holy Spirit guide you to the church that He provides, so you may grow and be a good example to other members, as well to the pastor too.
It is important, friends, that we do not "throw the baby out with the bath water" ... I think thats how the saying goes?! When speaking of the Spiritual gifts we should stay Biblical. I love Johns teaching (most) but he certainly misses alot of huge Biblical points. The gifts of the Spirit are functioning today, however, many appear to be in use that are not. Tounges for instance is largley misunderstood. The gift of tounges is literally prophecy in another tounge, requiring a translator. However, the practice of praying in tounges is completely different. Romans 8:26 tells us that the Spirit DOES interced for us in our prayer. Paul tells the church in Corrinth he "speaks in tounges more than any of them".
An example as to the Spirt-less teachings John sometimes brings to the table (lets remember he is a man like us, not a perfect being) is in one of his recent teachings on this subject (other denominations) In his teaching he claims John 14:26 was meant only for the disciples, not for all believers. In this verse Jesus tells His disciple "the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you". Now to claim this was not "spoken to all believers" as John does is kind of a turn off. The Holy Spirit dictates what scriptures are used for whom and when. The Holy Spirit DOES and WILL continue to take scriptures out of context to fit His perfect purpose.
I go to a church where we try not to be affiliated with any denomination. Some would call us a blend of Pentecostal and evangelical churches, but I dont know. All I do know is EVERY teaching is taught with use of multiple scriptures and heavy prayer. We should NOT portray the Holy Spirit has anything less than all knowing and all powerful, capable of everything and eanything.
No one on this blog is saying the Holy Spirit is anything less than 100% divine. But when you say He's capable of "everything and anything" you justify the concerns we've been voicing all along. He is not capable of everything. He's not able to mislead, lie, deceive, tempt, or confuse. Why not? Because He's God, and God doesn't do any of those things. He's not the author of sin or confusion, both hallmarks of the popular approach to decision making we've been discussing. So when you see a professing believer and especially a pastor who claim to somehow be "led," "prompted," or "guided" by the Holy Spirit, but then make a sinful decision, teach aberrant doctrine, contradict the Bible, or flat out lie, what do you do, Ryan? Do you grant them a free pass? God doesn't, and neither should you.
That's not throwing out the baby with the bathwater. That's exercising spiritual discernment through the application of Scripture.
Your comment about the Holy Spirit taking verses out of context—verses He authored, mind you—to fit His perfect purpose… Just think about that statement and let the implications sink in.
So the bathwater we'd like to throw out is everything foul, confusing, deceptive, unedifying, and untruthful that goes on in the name of the Holy Spirit. Because, hey, "No one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed" (1 Cor. 12:3).
And for clarity, the verse you cited from Romans 8:26 about our praying in tongues won't fly. Read it again carefully. The Holy Spirit is interceding for us because we are weak, ignorant (i.e. human), and sometimes not able to ascertain how to direct our prayers to God. So the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. That's not praying in tongues, Ryan. It's communication between members of the trinity and is not even audible.
Non-expositional sermons can simply be called topical (if dealing with a topic), biographical (if dealing with a person), or whatever else.
We could say it like this: topical sermons can be expositional, but most topical sermons are not expositional.
Part of the determination also stems from how the pastor prepares. Does he say, "I want to talk about marriage... now what are some nuggets the Bible has about marriage?" On the other hand, he can say, "I want to talk about marriage, and Ephesians 5:22-33 is about marriage, so I'll preach that text."
Unfortunately many topical sermons are void of a biblical foundation. Sometimes they are based on a modern book, and other times they're just random practical points with a brief Scripture reference to make it sound biblical.
The question to ask yourself is, "Is what he is saying stemming from God's thoughts or his thoughts?"
Forgive me, what is the phase "Throw the baby out with the bath water" ?
Just wondering? Smiles.
Dan, it's one of those really weird expressions. It means that just because you don't like a part of something, don't throw away the whole thing.
With a meal it would be like, "If you don't like the broccoli, don't throw away the whole meal." With a church, "Just because you don't like the music, don't condemn the whole church."
Hope that helps...
Oh, Thanks
It's helpful.
in reply to Gabriel #16, i said that those are my criteria and i don't want to impose my opinion.
However this gives me a springboard for listing the main reasons for which I prefer expositional teaching :
- there is no risk to skip any topic
- sermon can embrace more than one topic in a study
- the same topic is repeated any time it is encountered
- result is a positive repetition (Philippians 3:1)
- the Bible speaks for itself and gains more authority
- the saints increase their knowledge of the Scriptures
last but not least, the audience knows the contest where the verse is in, as you know the greatest abominations come from verses used out of their contest
many blessings
Thank you for the encouraging words. It appears you are affiliated with GTY or Grace Church in some way. If so, I must say, I thank God every day for people like you and your organization. The teaching and preaching offered from GTY is so helpful. I've even found Grace Churches website to be a great resource for rich, deep teaching. If you're not part of that organization then I thank God for you anyway.
Those links you provided are very helpful. I've listened and studied a couple of them quite a bit. I would like to be able to say that answers my question clearly but, I'm still a little reluctant to act. Perhaps it's some of my own immaturity (spiritually) that puts me in this situation. There's so much I'd like to say but, as I know there's always two sides to a story and, I don't want to ramble on and expect you to fully understand what I'm trying to say. I'm very encouraged by your words, if there's another way I can speak to you about it let me know. For now I'll keep it here and brief.
Our church is one of those churches with competing worship styles; early morning traditional and mid-morning contemporary. We have bible studies that are not much more than social hours, and focus our ministries to community wide events that have plenty of music and entertainment but rarely, if at all, any time for a message not to mention preaching. Every time I bring up the need for something deeper and for focusing more on the word of God (using 1 Corinthians 2 and 2 Timothy 4 as examples), I'm told "we're doing that" and "we can reach people through relationships". Now I will say, our church is good at providing stuff "for the unchurched" to do but, we never minister to them with the truth of the gospel. Last summer our church went on a mission trip and hosted Vacation Bible School and a Block Party. I asked if we could use some time during the block party to present the gospel to the adults there and they said, "we are with a puppet show". Well I've rambled enough. Perhaps others are in a similar situation and can comment as well.
Again Tommy, I'm grateful for your words and pray that through this, God is honored and glorified.
Thank you… Steve
I grew up in a very conservative Christian home. We are no nonsense Southern Baptists. My father was an especially quiet, worshipful, very restrained emotionally kind of man. Several years ago, he confided in me that he had a vision of a very bright light and some consoling words that he experienced when he was going through a very difficult time. (he was having health problems when I was very young and was afraid that he would not be around to raise me which troubled him deeply.) He was reluctant to talk very much about it but he wanted me to know. I have thought about this a great deal and this discussion of charismatic churches has brought me to the point of sharing this. To my knowledge, he never had any more visions until he was on his death bed at which time he seemed to catch a glimpse of the glory of Heaven which he shared with my sister. This happened right before he slipped into a coma and died 14 hours later.
I know that he is with the Lord now and I wish that I could talk to him to learn more but I can't.
What do you make of this? If this came from one who saw a vision every week, I would quickly dismiss it as foolishness, but I knew my father's character and I knew that if he said it, it happened. Does the Lord work in this manner in this day and time?
This is the first blog that I have ever participated in. This question has been burning in me for many years and I have would like someone to comment on it please.
Also, thank you John MacArthur and GTY for all you do. You have truly been a blessing to me. Also, thank you for the sermon archives--I think I've listened to about 400-500 of them in the past couple of years!
In His Name,
That's a good question. I hope you don't mind a personal anecdote to raise the stakes. When I was a new believer, I found myself frequently in the company of an ill-tempered elderly woman whose life was almost completely void of Christian fruit—no charity, grace, patience, and little tolerance for preaching. To be blunt, she was bitter lady who—in my opinion—had no right to Christian assurance of any kind, yet she adamantly professed to be a believer.
One day I dared to question her testimony and the grounds for her confidence. Her answer shocked me. Decades ago while sick and near death in a hospital bed, she witnessed some kind of angelic apparition in her room (she claimed). The "being" assured her of God's love and full restoration of health. From that day, she never doubted her salvation.
At that point, I was severely unequipped to refute her claim, yet it sounded so wrong to me. She was so sincere and convinced in her own mind of the experience, I couldn't bring myself to challenge her. Now granted, more was at stake in her case because she was basing her salvation on that "experience." But the principle is the same. How should we respond?
I refer you to 2 Peter 1, where Peter indirectly addresses that issue. He recalls his personal experience with Jesus on the Mt. of Transfiguration where he saw Elijah, Moses, and Christ in His glorified form, then heard God's voice from heaven. He never forgot that experience—and neither would we. Here's the strange thing… years later, when writing about his personal experience, Peter ranks it below Scripture. Here's the passage:
For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased."—and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic word made more sure. -2 Peter 1:16-19
Here's John MacArthur's Study Bible note on that passage.
It says, "And we have more sure the prophetic word." … Peter is ranking Scripture over experience. The prophetic word (Scripture) is more complete, more permanent, and more authoritative than the experience of anyone. More specifically, the Word of God is a more reliable verification of the teachings about the person, atonement, and second coming of Christ than even the genuine first hand experiences of the apostles themselves.
Terry, to conclude, bright lights, angelic apparitions, visions of heaven, and everything else must be evaluated by the "more sure" Word of God. The heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked (Jer. 17:9). That truth should always be a factor in our perception of experiences.
Thank you Travis and Tommy for clearing up a lot of confusion.
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Russia Ends U.S. Men's World League Campaign
B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: 719-228-6800
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 23, 2009) – The U.S. Men's National Team ended its 2009 World League campaign on Thursday with a 0-3 (22-25, 22-25, 23-25) loss to Russia at Beogradska Arena in Belgrade, Serbia.
The U.S. Men, who won the 2008 World League title, finish their 2009 run with a record of 5-9. Russia (9-4) will play Serbia (9-4) on Friday to determine each team's seeding heading into the semifinals.
"We leave knowing a lot more about our team and the others as well," said U.S. Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.). "A lot of work has to be done. There's a lot of room for growth on this team and we also will be able to add some more experienced players toward the end of the summer. I hope that with the experience gained her by getting to the final six in addition to some more experienced players, we can develop into a better volleyball team than we are right now."
"I respect a lot the USA team," Russian Head Coach Daniele Bagnoli said through an interpreter. "When I saw how many players from last year's USA team were missing currently; I think they deserve a lot of merit for qualifying for this tournament and I think they will be a great team once again."
Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.) paced Team USA offensively on Thursday with 14 points on 12 kills, one block and one ace. Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) scored eight points on seven kills and one block. Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.) scored eight points on seven kills and one block.
Yury Berezhko led Russia with 13 points on 13 kills. Maxim Mikhaylov added 12 points on 10 kills, one block and one ace.
Team USA out-blocked Russia 7-5, led by David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) and Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.) who each had two. The U.S. Men also had three aces as compared to two for Russia.
However the U.S. hitting percentage was .26 as compared to .30 for Russia. Russian had 31 digs while Team USA was credited with 20, led by Rooney who had six. Rooney also led the team in excellent receptions with 15 and not faults on 32 total attempts.
Among other U.S. scorers, Lee had six points on four kills and two blocks. Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) scored six points on six kills. Hansen had three points on two blocks and one ace. Andy Hein (Carol Stream, Ill.) scored three points on three kills. Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.) scored two points on one kill and one block.
Knipe started Rooney and Touzinsky at outside hitter, Lee and Hein at outside hitter, Stanley at opposite, Hansen at setter and Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) at libero.
Patak played as a substitute and started the third set for Stanley. Hoff substituted for Hein in the second set and started the third. David Smith (Saugus, Calif.) also played as a substitute at middle blocker.
Russia jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first set. Although the U.S. Men tied the score at 5-5, Russia went on a 7-1 run to lead 12-6 and continued to lead 16-11 at the second technical timeout (TTO). Team USA stepped up its defense and block and reduced the point difference to 17-15. Russian Head Coach Daniele Bagnoli called timeout to cool off the U.S. rally but Team USA eventually tied the score at 20-20. Michailov kept Russia ahead with his sixth point in the set and Russia extended the lead to 22-20, eventually winning 25-22.
The teams played back and forth in the second set until the score was tied at 12-12. Semen Poltavskiy, who had substituted for Mikhaylov, turned up the firepower at the net and Russia led, 19-14. Knipe called a timeout and the U.S. Men responded with a 5-0 run behind Patak's serving. Sergey Tetyukhin ended the rally with a kill through the U.S. blockers. Berezhko scored the winning kill of the set, 25-22.
The U.S. Men continued to have to play catch-up in the third set, falling behind 13-8 before eventually tying the score at 18-18. With the score tied 23-23, Russia reached match point and then won the match on a failed U.S. attack.
To visit the FIVB World League web site, click here.
For the U.S. Men's World League Media Guide, click here.
2009 U.S. World League Roster for the Final Round
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3 Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7 Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC)
8 Andrew Hein (MB, 6-11, Carol Stream, Ill., Pepperdine)
10 David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., UC Irvine)
12 C Tom Hoff (MB, 6-8, Park Ridge, Ill., Long Beach State)
13 Clay Stanley (Opp, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
16 Jayson Jablonsky (OH, 6-5, Yorba Linda, Calif., UC Irvine)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
19 Alfee Reft (L, 5-10, Oxnard, Calif., Hawai'i)
Head Coach: Alan Knipe
Team Manager: Edward Rapp
Assistant Coach: Gary Sato
Trainer/Therapist: John Hawks
Technical Coordinator: Chris Jackson
Team Doctor: Andrew Gregory
Medical Support: Aaron Brock
2009 FIVB World League Final Round Schedule/Results
Pool E
July 22: Serbia def. USA, 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-22)
July 23: Russia def. USA, 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-23)
July 24: Russia vs. Serbia, 11:30 a.m. PT
Pool F
July 22: Cuba def. Argentina, 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 26-24)
July 23: Brazil def. Cuba, 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-17, 25-19)
July 24: Brazil vs. Argentina, 8:30 a.m. PT
July 25: Semifinals
Pool F Winner vs. Pool E Second Place, 8:30 a.m. PT*
Pool E Winner vs. Pool F Second Place, 11:30 a.m. PT*
*as host country, Serbia will always play the late match so this schedule may be reversed.
July 26: Medal Matches
Bronze Medal, 8 a.m. PT
Gold Medal, 11 a.m. PT


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Beautiful and elegant inn. All rooms feature refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cordless telephones, CD player & goose down bedding. Some with spa tubs and fireplaces. Complimentary Evening Reception with Drinks and Snacks, Full Buffet Breakfast.
Country Inn & Suites O'Hare South
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - A 92-room, 26-suite hotel with complimentary high-speed internet access and airport shuttle located on beautiful Legends Executive Golf Course.
Country Inn and Suites - Gurnee
You will feel the country charm throughout with a fireplace, hardwood floors, and the personal touches of home. Our staff will go out of their way to make sure your visit with us is memorable.
Good old-fashioned family fun.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Countryside. Proud to be recognized as one of the finest retail flower shop, nursery and garden center facilities in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
At Countryside Golf Club, play two challenging, award-winning 18-hole golf courses. The Prairie course, with bentgrass tees, wide-open greens and sand bunkers offers golfers a chance to challenge their game. The Traditional course, with bentgrass tees and tree-lined fairways, offers golfers scenic and challenging rounds of golf. Also try out the driving range.
Courtyard By Marriot- Deerfield
Courtyard surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Newly renovated in 2001.
Courtyard By Marriott - Deerfield
Located in the center of an ideal area filled with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and minutes walking from Metra for trips to the city. Close to Gurnee Mills, Six Flags, Ravinia Music Festival, and The Botanic Gardens. This hotel features rooms and suites from 350 sq. ft to 600 sq. ft., with the suites having separate living, dining and outside areas. Enjoy a reasonably priced breakfast buffet in the on-site Courtyard Cafe restaurant. Two meeting rooms totaling 1,574 sq. ft. help bring visions of extraordinary reality to joyous celebrations, small fairytale weddings, and business meetings.
Courtyard by Marriott - Highland Park
Hotel features newly renovated guest rooms and facilities. Rooms feature a comfortable sitting area, large work desks, two phones with data ports, free Internet access, custom comforters, thicker mattresses, fluffier pillows and an ergonomic chair. Enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order at the Courtyard Café or visit 'The Market' for snacks & beverages 24/7. We also offer a 5-mile complimentary shuttle (excluding Ravinia Festival). The two meeting rooms totaling 1,274 sq. ft. help bring visions of extraordinary reality to joyous celebrations, small fairytale weddings, and business meetings.
CITY:Highland Park
Courtyard by Marriott - Lincolnshire
This Lincolnshire hotel provides you with exactly what you need to make all travels successful - whether traveling for business or fun. Located just off I-94 in Lincolnshire's historic district and within easy reach of downtown Chicago and North Shore businesses and attractions. Guest rooms feature the new bed from Courtyard, separate sitting areas, free high-speed Internet and free in-room coffee. Start the day at the Courtyard Cafe, and enjoy a full selection from a hot buffet. Relax in our indoor pool and whirlpool. Take some time to explore the shops, restaurants and attractions in the historic city of Lincolnshire. The hotel offers 1,500 sq ft of meeting space, making it an ideal location for small meetings and catered events.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights - South
Located off I-90, Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights - South has an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, restaurant serving breakfast, free high-speed internet. This is a non-smoking property.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Courtyard By Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights North
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, we are the key to a fabulous trip. Featuring a healthy breakfast with hot items, eggs cooked-to-order, as well as a selection of ala carte items, freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Now with free high-speed internet access.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale
Beautifully renovated Courtyard includes free Wi-Fi, high-def flat screen TVs, The Bistro serving breakfast, dinner fare and Starbucks, full service bar, market, guest laundry, indoor pool and spa, and fitness room. Buffet for groups available on request.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Elgin/West Dundee
Relax in one of our spacious guest rooms featuring a comfortable sitting area, large work desk, two phones with dataports, DSL line, and in-room coffee.
CITY:West Dundee
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare
Chicago O'Hare hotel promises greater comfort and enhanced productivity with redesigned guest rooms and added business features. The Bistro offers healthy choices, a variety of breakfast and dinner options, an evening bar, and specialty beverages made with Starbucks coffee.
CITY:Des Plaines
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale
Courtyard Chicago Wood Dale is convenient to O'Hare as well as major area highways and attractions. Breakfast buffett and items cooked-to-order at this hotel. Near O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Complimentary local/metra station shuttle service. Never underestimate the importance of a good night's rest. Your Marriott awaits! Complimentary high-speed internet.
CITY:Wood Dale
Courtyard by Marriott Glenview
The newly remodeled is located off I-294 and is 15 minutes from O'Hare International Airport. Courtyard Glenview puts you within easy reach of area businesses and local attractions. A complete hotel renovation unveils a "reinvented" Courtyard designed to meet all of your travel needs with 137 guest rooms and 12 suites, Free WI-FI Internet access, HD televisions and free in-room coffee. Heated indoor pool and whirlpool.
Courtyard by Marriott, Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Located in the Fountain Square Plaza, is near the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Abbott and Cardinal Health and minutes from Six Flags. Relax and get ready for the day in one of 137 spacious guest rooms or 12 suites. Enjoy high-speed Internet access, premium pay movies and free in-room coffee - plus an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Start the day at the Courtyard Café with a hot breakfast buffet or grab a snack from "The Market" which offers a variety of food and beverages 24/7. Use the business center to charge your phone, plug in a laptop or fax/print documents. The 1,284 sq ft of meeting space is available for small meetings and social events. Hotel offers shuttles to Navy Graduation.
Courtyard Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
The Courtyard by Marriott Chicago/Schaumburg is perfect for both business and pleasure. The hotel is conveniently located next door to Weber Grill and many more restaurants. Only 2 blocks west of Woodfield Mall, and within a couple miles of many attractions such as IKEA, Medieval Times, Arlington Park, LEGOLAND and much more. We feature 162 guest rooms and over 3100 square feet of meeting space!
Cousins Pizza Pub located in Roselle, IL has rapidly grown into a popular neighborhood Sports Pub & Eatery. You will find that our menu includes a variety of appetizers, soups & salads, sandwiches and best of all... the neighborhood's best tasting pizza. If you're looking for an extra value meal, look for our special web coupons on our website.
Take a swing at this challenging par 34, scenic nine-hole course. Located immediately across Rt. 47 from Crystal Woods, Craig Woods was designed to give beginners, juniors, seniors and even seasoned golfers a challenging tract on which to develop and hone their skills.
Crandall's is a local favorite and home to "world famous" broasted chicken. In 2015, they received the Golden Chicken Award for Operator Excellence. They offer a Friday fish-fry and Sunday brunch.
Crane's Landing Golf Course at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Crane's Landing Golf Course offers 18 holes of par 70 championship golf. This challenging, mature course is set amid a beautiful rolling landscape that's a pleasure to play for everyone from beginners to scratch golfers.
Crossroads Tavern & Eatery is a wonderful family sports pub. Enjoy the greatest dining in "The Burbs"
CITY:Wood Dale
Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook
Conveniently located near popular area attractions like the Botanic Gardens, Allstate Concert Arena, Illinois Holocaust Museum and Woodfield Mall, the Crowne Plaza Northbrook's 318 guest rooms feature free high-speed Internet access, a microwave, fridge, work desk and 32" flat panel TV. There is a Health and Fitness Center which has an outdoor pool. Willows, is the hotel's full-service restaurant and The Scoreboard is the lobby bar.
59 rooms available. Queen beds, newly refinished. Located near shopping center. Several restaurants within walking distance. Also near a bike path.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Several restaurants and seven national chains, including Best Buy, K-Mart, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sports Authority, provide various home and business products.
CITY:Crystal Lake
This beautiful par 72, 18-hole golf course in a scenic rural setting features a driving range and banquet facility. Located directly across Route 47 is Craig Woods GC, designed to give beginners, juniors, seniors and even seasoned golfers a challenging tract on which to develop and hone their skills.
Enjoy live entertainment in this state-of-the-art venue from a live DJ to your favorite local bands. Cube also offers a selection of unique bites with options like a French Fry Trio, sliders with myriad toppings, buffalo wings and much more.
CITY:Des Plaines
Cucina Bianchi Ristorante & Pizzeria
Cucina Bianchi has originated from the former Bimbo's Restaurant which thrived in Palatine, Illinois for over 35 years. Serving authentic Italian home cooked favorites, our recipes have been passed down for generations and are made with the finest ingredients.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
The opulent Cuneo Museum and Gardens, located on 75 acres and dotted with formal gardens and statuary was the perfect setting for the wedding scenes in "My Best Friend's Wedding." The gazebo where the best friends were caught kissing was built specifically for the film, but Cuneo's owners liked it so much they decided to keep it permanently. Take a guided tour through the historic Mediterranean-style Cuneo mansion to see Renaissance artworks and lavish European furnishings.
CITY:Vernon Hills
This chef owned since 1987 restaurant, offers a great line-up of "True Bistro Dishes", with special menu items available monthly. Offering Daily Specials available "A la Carte" or as a 3 Course Prix-Fixe Dinner. Gluten free, vegetarian and kids menus available. Private room for parties of up to 50 people.
CITY:Lake Zurich
D.W. Anderson's Eatery and Ice Cream Parlor
D.W. Anderson's is an old-fashioned, authentic soda fountain - an oasis of Americana. Every meal at D.W. Anderson's Eatery is turned into a celebration of flavor and freshness. The menu includes everything from salads and sandwiches and homemade soups to seafood and steaks to chili and pizza pie, and of course ice cream. The ice cream parlor offers over 15 flavors, made into shakes, malts, sundaes and Scoop-tacular Ice Cream Creations including The Carnival, Banana Bonanza and The Kitchen Sink. With good times, great people and a healthy dose of nostalgia, it's not just dinner - it's a memory in the making!
Da Baffone Cucina Italiana, in downtown Crystal Lake, is a culinary gem and everything you want a family-owned restaurant to be. Sample old-world recipes made with fresh ingredients while you sip wines from around the world. With a knowledgeable and friendly wait staff, this restaurant is the best of Italiana without renewing your passport. Reservations highly recommended.
CITY:Crystal Lake
There's no place quite like it! From hand-crafted tables and world class pocket billiards to the vast array of games in the Million Dollar Midway, D&B will provide one of the most unique entertainment outings you'll ever experience.


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Innsbruck, Austria, 13 - 22 January, 2012
From the 13 to 22 January, 2012, Innsbruck, Austria played host to the 2012 Youth Olympic Games. The games saw over one thousand athletes between the ages of 14 to 18, representing over 60 countries coming together.
As well as taking part in the games itself, the athletes also had the opportunity to participate in a Culture & Education Programme designed to raise their awareness of the Olympic Values and address topics including skills development, well-being & healthy living, social responsibility and expression through digital media. As part of the programme, UNEP aimed to educate and engage participants through a host of interactive sessions and a dedicated kiosk where athletes learned about a wide range of environmental issues affecting their daily lives.
Doha, Qatar, 30 April - 1 May 2011
World Conference on Sport and The Environment
The International Olympic Committee, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Qatar Olympic Committee, will hold the 9th World Conference on Sport and the Environment from 30 April to 1 May 2011 in Doha, Qatar. Under the theme of "Playing for a Greener Future", the Conference will assess the environmental success stories of the Olympic Movement; reflect on future challenges; and explore new opportunities of mainstreaming the environment in the world of sport.
Nairobi, Kenya, 8 - 9 November, 2010
Global Forum for Sport and Environment (G-ForSE)
2010 has been a year filled with international (sporting) events. From the Vancouver Olympic Games in February; the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai from May to October; the FIFA World Cup from June to July; the Youth Olympic Games in August 2010 and the Commonwealth Games in October, the year has been full of excitement and adrenalin fuelled entertainment for sports enthusiasts.
Alot has also done on "greening" sport events in 2010. This includes UNEP's engagement with the Indian Premier League, the UNEP-Puma Campaign on football and the International Year of Biodiversity and the work of the alternative energy commissions of the motor sports federations. The sporting goods industry has also played a part in integrating environmental considerations in their operations. Several sporting good companies have developed environmentally friendly sports apparels and kits for teams that participated in the World Cup.
Nairobi, Kenya, 6 - 7 November, 2010
Global Forum for Sport and Environment (G-ForSE)
Representative from 46 National Olympic Committees from Africa meet in Nairobi to discuss how they can promote environment and sustainable development in their countries.
The Continental Seminar on Sport and Environment, is being organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in Nairobi, Kenya on 6 - 7 November 2010 will bring together 90 representatives from 48 Nation Olympic Committees.
The Seminar will review the role of sport as a vehicle for sustainable development in Africa and how sport events and activities could be used to promote solutions to environmental, economic and social problems in Africa.
Nairobi, 20 November 2009
Play for the Planet 2009
As the whole planet starts gearing up to the World Cup in South Africa, more than 2,000 youth will gather in Nairobi to Play for the Planet from 21 November to 6 December.
The 'Play for the Planet: Play for Peace' competition, now in its second year, is organized by non-profit organization Mavuno Michezo with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Olympic Committee and Bayer East Africa.
It will bring together youth aged 14 to 18 from across Nairobi for a series of football games and environmental activities. Indian Premier League Goes Green
Mombasa, October 2009
Play for the Planet 2009
The 2009 Play for the Planet, organized by UNEP in cooperation with Mavuno Michezo and in partnership with Bayer, was held from the 17 to 18 October at the coastal town of Mombasa, Kenya. The event brought together corporate partners, schools and young people who planted 25,000 trees and participated in a corporate challenge as well as promote environmental awareness
Following great media promotion by Capital Fm radio station, the weekend's activities kicked off at the Bamburi Haller Park where UNEP Play for the Planet has been reclaiming the rocky quarry, rejuvenating it into a conservancy filled with exotic wildlife. Bamburi cement provided land at the quarry where 10,000 trees were planted.
The event also got overwhelming support from the British council and General Motors. This was soon followed by planting 3,000 trees in the city streets. The event was graced by the Town clerk of Mombasa who announced that the Municipality had pledge 2 million trees to the Billion tree campaign which will be planted by the end of 2010.
Alicante, Spain 4 October 2008
The Global Forum for Sport and Environment (G-ForSE)
The United Nations Environment Programme in collaboration with the Global Sports Alliance of Japan and Volvo will be hosting the 2008 Global Forum for Sport and Environment (G-ForSE) in Alicante, Spain from 4 to 6 October 2008.
The Forum, whose theme is - Climate Change: Changing our Carbon Footprint – will address the connection between sport and climate change and to review actions by sport organizations to reduce their carbon footprints. The Forum will be held in conjunction with the launch of the Volvo Ocean Race.
The 200 participants of the Forum will come from sports organizations and federations, sports personalities, the International Olympic Committee, manufacturers of sporting goods, United Nations agencies, NGOs and government representatives.
Seoul, 23 April 2010
UNEP's Climate Neutral Network Member PUMA to Spearhead Exciting World Cup Initiative
PUMA, the first major sportswear company to join the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s Climate Neutral Network, announced plans on Thursday to offset the CO2 footprint of PUMA-sponsored national football teams taking part in the Football World Cup this summer in South Africa - a total of 336 players and officials.
The announcement was made in front of hundreds of top business and environment leaders attending the Business for the Environment (B4E) Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
This offsetting initiative marks an important step towards meeting the company's commitment to becoming the first carbon neutral sports-lifestyle company.
Herzogenaurach,Germany, 19 April 2010
PUMA and UNEP Launch Public Service Announcement to Support Biodiversity Initiatives
Today PUMA unveiled a series of advertisements featuring Cameroon footballer Samuel Eto'o. The campaign is part of the 'Play for Life' partnership, which PUMA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) formed in January of this year to support the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity.
The purpose of the partnership is to raise awareness about habitat and species conservation among football fans and the general public during worldwide football events, including the FIFA World Cup 2010.
The campaign will be seen globally in print, out of home, in-store and on-line and will run through the end of 2010. With 12 African football team sponsorships to its name and a history of innovation with Africa, PUMA is uniquely positioned to help drive this effort with UNEP.
Mohali, India, 9 April 2010
Punjab Cricket Association Hosts First-Ever Green Cricket Match
The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) hosted cricket's first-ever carbon neutral match on 9 April at the Mohali Stadium in Punjab, India.
The green game was organized by the Indian Premier League (IPL) as part of the 'Batting for the Environment' initiative, which was launched in March in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Punjab Cricket Association has ensured that the carbon footprint from the game was kept as low as possible by offsetting an estimated 580 tonnes of match-related CO2 emissions. Approximately US£6133.73 ($10,150) will go towards supporting an internationally recognized residual biomass project in Rajasthan, India.
Sochi, Russia
UNEP Releases Report on the Sochi Olympics
At the invitation of the Government of the Russian Federation and in partnership with the Sochi 2014 Olympic Organizing Committee, a UNEP expert team undertook a mission to Sochi from 28 to 30 January 2010 to assess preparations in the lead up to the games.
The mission produced a report, which was prepared on the request of the Russian government, presenting key findings and recommendations.
The mission involved site visits along the construction path of the combined road/railway and other sites in the region (including the Biathlon venue and Olympic Village in the mountain cluster, Gasprom complex, Rosa Khuta). It also involved discussions with the Russian Railway Corporation, Olympstroy, the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee, and the administrations of the City of Sochi, the Sochi National Park, the Biosphere Reserve, NGOs and local experts. The mission visited several installations (including the leopard breeding centre, tree nursery and zoo) presented as mitigation measures to the effects of various Olympic and tourism projects on the environment.
Mumbai, India/ Nairobi, Kenya, 11 March 2010
Indian Premier League Goes Green
The launch of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) third season tomorrow night in Mumbai marks a milestone in cricketing history - the IPL is going green.
Tipped to become the single largest environmental awareness campaign in the Indian subcontinent, Batting for the Environment is a partnership between the IPL and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Led by UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, team captains from the Deccan Chargers to the Kolkata Knight Riders will make a Green Pledge to save the planet at the opening ceremony.
Mumbai, India, 11 March 2010
Sachin Tendulkar Honoured by the United Nations Environment Programme
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been named a United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador.
The appointment, made by UNEP Executive Director Mr. Achim Steiner in Mumbai, allows one of the world's greatest cricketers the opportunity to use his legendary popularity to raise public awareness and harness support for environmental action in India and the world.
Mr. Tendulkar has been a strong supporter of the work of the UN, having lent his voice to a UNICEF campaign in India, raising awareness about the importance of personal hygiene.
Vancouver, Canada, 12 February 2010
Vancouver promises Green Games as Winter Olympics kick off
As the 2010 Winter Olympics kick off in Vancouver, the athletes will not be the only ones going for gold - the Game organizers are also shooting for the stars with a series of ambitious environmental goals.
The Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) have been working with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) over the last three years in a bid to enhance the event's environmental performance and increase green awareness.
The Olympic organizers have focused on minimizing the event's carbon impact, with clean technology choices, an expanded transport system for the city, green construction for the Olympic venues, and a commitment to offset direct carbon emissions from the Games.
Mumbai, India, 22 January 2010
Indian Premier League to partner with UNEP for a unique green initiative
The Indian Premier League (IPL) today committed to a strong vision of green growth by launching a partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Under the new initiative, the IPL will green its cricket league and bring environmental awareness to millions of cricket fans around the world.
Through this long-term partnership with UNEP, the IPL joins the ranks of global events, such as the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup, which are working with the UN Environment Programme to green their events.
The new partnership, which kicks off with the India Premier League that will be played over 45 days starting on 12 March, is a first-of-a-kind initiative undertaken by any sporting body in India. UNEP will advise the IPL in its commitment to green its sport events, spread environmental messaging to fans through its star players and green its merchandising.
Nairobi, Kenya / Herzogenaurach, Germany, 6 January 2010
Puma and UNEP Announce Strategic Partnership to Support the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity
PUMA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) were joined today by the Indomitable Lions - Cameroon's national football team - with team captain Samuel Eto'o, to announce a strategic partnership to support biodiversity worldwide and specific initiatives in Africa.
The 'Play for Life' partnership will support the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity by raising awareness about habitat and species conservation among football fans and the general public during worldwide football events, including the Orange Cup of African Nations in Angola later this month and international friendly games leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. With 12 African football team sponsorships to its name and a history of innovation with Africa, PUMA is uniquely positioned to help drive this effort with UNEP.
Copenhagen, 7 December 2009
World Cup Nations Team Up Against Climate Change
As the climate talks kick off in Copenhagen, key football nations are teaming up for the planet for the biggest sport event of 2010.
More than half of the countries that have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup have committed or pledged to offset the emissions of their teams' and officials' flights to South Africa for the competition.
Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, England, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Serbia, USA, Uruguay and host country South Africa are among the squads determined to score green goals for the environment in 2010.
Nairobi, 30 October 2009
Olympic Champion Usain Bolt Lends Support to Sustainable Tourism Initiative
Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt took a break from the track on Friday to launch the Zeitz Foundation's Long Run Initiative, which aims to create and support ecotourism projects around the world.
The Long Run Initiative's pilot project in Kenya is a 50,000 acre solar and wind-powered conservancy in the Rift Valley region with a negligible carbon footprint.
"Although I am known for running short distances, I want to inspire others to join me in the long run. Anything worth doing is worth striving for and the future of our planet is the ultimate cause", said Bolt, the Zeitz Foundation's Cultural Ambassador.
Shanghai, 18 August 2009
UNEP launches Shanghai Expo Green Report
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released today its assessment of Shanghai's efforts to organize an environmentally-friendly Expo 2010 that aims to benefit not only the 70 million expected visitors but also leave a green legacy for the city's over 20 million residents.
Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director, said: "Since the first Expo in London in1851, world fairs have given visitors a taste of the future and the progress of human societies. The Shanghai Expo follows this historic legacy and is offering us a glimpse of a greener future."
"Like many rapidly developing cities, Shanghai faces enormous challenges in ensuring fresh air, clean water, sustainable energy, efficient transport and waste reduction for its population. The experiences of Shanghai in handling these issues provide valuable examples and lessons for other cities in China and worldwide," he added.
Sochi, Russia, 9 June 2009
UNEP Signs Agreement To Help Green The Sochi 2014 Olympics
In an effort to green the Sochi Olympics in 2014, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Russian Olympic organizers to help and advise them on making the Games environmentally friendly.
At the signing ceremony on 5 June, Theodore Oben, Chief of the UNEP's Outreach Section, said: "I am sure the memorandum signed today will not only be a written commitment, but will guarantee that during the preparation and staging of Sochi 2014 great strides are made in environmental protection in Sochi and the Krasnodar Region," said
Dmitry Chernyshenko, President and CEO of Sochi 2014, added: "Signing this important Memorandum will help ensure Sochi 2014 is able to introduce Green Standards to every level of the Games' preparation and will ensure that the Organizing Committee continues to work with international environment experts to support this."
Nairobi, 11 February 2009
Sporting Events Rally Behind the Climate Neutral Call
It used to be "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" but in the future the Olympic motto may well include "lower" at least as it relates to carbon and curbing climate change.
From the 2014 Sochi Olympics to the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by South Africa to Norway's premier car race starting tomorrow - major sporting events around the globe are increasingly looking at neutralizing their carbon footprint as part of overall "greening" strategies.
These tournaments are the latest participants to join the Climate Neutral Network (CN Net), an initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote global action and involvement towards low-carbon economies and societies.
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