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The question arises, of course, “Who are or what are they calling?” Some say that the cry is for the four horsemen to come forth. Others say that they are calling for John to come and see. But it seems to me that the cry to “Come” is most consistently used in the book of Revelation to cry out to the Lamb to come and establish His kingdom. But when this happens, as we see in chapter six, the Lamb and His people encounter intense resistance and opposition.
Four times, the living creatures call out “Come!” Four times, a horseman rides out. The first is armed with a bow (a weapon frequently associated with the enemies of God in Scripture). He goes out conquering and to conquer, we read in verse 2. Ironically, when God’s enemies believe that they are conquering Him and His people (13:7), they are actually being conquered (17:14). The second horseman (v.3) is permitted the right to kill God’s people with the sword. Jesus’ words in Matthew 10:34 are likely being alluded to here when He says, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” The third horseman (v.5) brings economic hardship upon those who follow the Lamb. They are forced to pay inflated prices or given restricted access to the basic necessities of life. This type of economic oppression is a common tactic of persecutors the world over and it grinds God’s people down. It is one thing to suffer hunger yourself but to watch your children suffer hunger and deprivation because of your faith can be demoralizing and make the temptation to deny Christ all the more attractive. Finally the fourth horseman rides out (v.7), bringing disease and death to the people of God. Deprived, oppressed, and mistreated, it would almost appear that the prayer to “Come” is disastrous to the people of God. But then the fifth seal is broken.
And so we read in verse 11, “Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete, who were to be killed as they themselves had been.” This is how God will accomplish His purposes; through those who sacrificially do His will even unto death.
Jesus will come back. The prayers of God’s people and the four living creatures will finally be answered. According to Revelation 6:11, it is when the last martyr has been killed; the last witness has been slain because of his/her testimony. Then God will say, “It is finished!” (16:17), the gates will be closed, heaven will be sealed, and Christ will return to judge the world. This is seen with the breaking of the sixth seal in 6:12-14. Notice that with this broken seal, as with the previous five, there are prayers being uttered, but this time the prayers ushered forth are from those who have participated in opposing God’s purposes. Rich and poor, powerful and powerless, slave and free, they, like Adam, attempt to hide from the One they opposed.[ii] As creation dissolves into chaos at His coming, they cry out “Who can stand in the day of God’s wrath?” The answer is found in the next chapter; only those who belong to the Lamb are able to stand (7:3)! While the Church may seem to be wounded and bleeding in this world, those wounds are, like those of the Lamb; evidence that Christ’s kingdom is, indeed, coming (Matt. 6:10).
In Acts 1:3, Luke introduces his account by informing Theophilus that in the time between Jesus resurrection and His ascension, Jesus gave commands to His disciples and "presented himself alive after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:1-3). In Luke 24:13-35, he recounts how Jesus met up with two of His followers on the road to Emmaus, probably heading away from Jerusalem to a place of safety. Jerusalem had become a hostile place for the followers of Jesus. They had witnessed the crucifixion of their Lord, and despite reports that Jesus had risen from the dead, they obviously had their doubts. They decided that it was time to move on before the followers of Jesus were tracked down as well.
As they traveled to Emmaus, Luke records that these two unidentified disciples found themselves engaged in conversation with a fellow traveler about the events that had just taken place in Jerusalem and how Jesus had been killed. The traveler listens to them explaining what they had heard and gone through. Finally he interjects, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" (Luke 24:25-26).
With that as a basic outline, - suffering followed by glory – He walked them through the entire story of Scripture (verse 27). With Christ at the centre of it all, the events in Jerusalem began to make sense. The Servant of God had to suffer in order to be glorified.
When the disciples were finally allowed to realize that it had been Jesus, Himself, who had been speaking to them, they raced back to Jerusalem to report to the other disciples what they had experienced. There they found them in a barricaded room, obviously in fear of their lives.
As the two disciples recount how Jesus spoke with them, suddenly Jesus appeared in their midst. In verse 45, we read that He opened their minds to understand the Scripture, "and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem ( Luke 24:46-47).
Christ’s suffering and rising from the dead was to be shared worldwide. It could not be restricted to one group in one room in one city. The global expansion of the gospel would start with them in Jerusalem, but it would not end there.
During the next thirty-nine days, we read in Acts 1 that Jesus went over the theme of the kingdom of God many times with His disciples. He stresses in verse 4 that they are not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. Telling people not to leave town may seem like a strange way to launch a worldwide missionary movement.
Acts 1: 8 reads, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
The first seven chapters deal with the spread of the gospel in Jerusalem. Chapters 8:1-11:18 record how the message of Jesus is spread throughout Judea and Samaria. Starting in 11:19, the focus is the spread of the gospel to the "ends of the earth". When Luke’s account ends in chapter 28, it does so rather suddenly as if to emphasize that the story is not complete; we, the readers, continue the mission. It is clear that Luke’s focus in chapter 28 is not on Paul’s fate but the progress of the gospel. The book does not close with the end of Paul’s life or martyrdom but with Paul, "proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance." These last words stand as an encouragement for all followers of Christ to do the same as the gospel continues to be carried "to the ends of the earth."
The spread of the gospel, however, begins in Jerusalem. This begs the question, "Why? Why was this necessary? Why did the proclamation of the gospel have to start in Jerusalem?" Before we address this question, however, we need to put aside three inadequate explanations that are sometimes proposed.
First, the gospel did not begin in Jerusalem because it was home to the disciples and thus they would find a more ready or receptive audience. Jerusalem was not home for any of the disciples. They were from Galilee, not Jerusalem. The angels in Acts 1:11 addressed them as "Men of Galilee." The people of Jerusalem could easily pick out the disciples by their Galilean accents, even in the dark (cf. Matt.26:73, Luke 22:59). Regional prejudices would not have made Galileans the most suitable messengers for the more urbane citizens of Jerusalem, nor would the disciples have felt at home in the city. Their home was in the smaller towns and rural areas of Galilee.
The reality is that there was only one beginning of the gospel. In God’s history there will never be another subsequent Pentecost point. Every later initiative is a down-line fruition of that outpouring and obedience. We are now in the "the uttermost parts," not repeating the scenario reaching of "our-own-Jerusalem." Acts 1:8 is a geographical reference as much as it is a historical one.
Secondly, the spread of gospel did not begin in Jerusalem because it would be the safest place to start and the disciples would be able to get experience in witnessing before moving on to more difficult or resistant areas. Rather the opposite was true. The most dangerous place on earth for the disciples to start their ministry was in Jerusalem. Avowed enemies with the power to throw them in prison had tried to arrest them in the garden of Gethsemane only days before (Mark 14:50-52; John 18:8-9). They would likely try again.
Thirdly, Jerusalem was not chosen to be the starting place for the spread of the gospel because the city was familiar territory for the disciples where ministry experience would prepare them for more unfamiliar ministry later on. Looking at the gospels, one finds that Jesus and His disciples spent relatively little time in Jerusalem. The urban setting of Jerusalem was unfamiliar to the rural Galileans. As noted earlier, there was a regional rivalry between those of Jerusalem and those of Galilee. Neither thought overly fondly of the other. Had Jesus wanted the disciples to start in more familiar territory to gain experience, He undoubtedly would not have chosen Jerusalem. Besides, the disciples were hardly novices to ministry. They had spent over three years with Jesus. He had sent them out on at least two mission trips already. They were fully prepared apart from one thing: they lacked the Holy Spirit.
The implications of this promise [i.e. Acts 1:8] are enormous. First of all, it tells the disciples that they will not be alone in the battle; the Holy Spirit will be in them and with them. Secondly, it makes them aware that this battle is actually not their own; it is God’s initiative and God’s action and concern. They are His ambassadors, fully endowed with His authority and power. Thirdly, whatever they will achieve will be God’s achievement, because God’s Spirit has acted through them.
Jesus spoke seldom of the Holy Spirit’s function, but when He did so, frequently described Him as helper and comforter in persecution (Matt. 10:17-20; Mark 13:9-11; Luke 21:12-19). No wonder that Paul follows the Lord’s example in his catalogue of his sufferings by attributing his endurance to the Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 6:6). In Philippians 1:19, he writes, "For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ." He reminds the Thessalonians, that "ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost" (1 Thess 1:6-7).
Second, Jerusalem was God’s appointed starting place for the spread of the gospel because there were considerable missiological and theological reasons for doing so. While some might argue that the disciples might have drifted back to the comfort zone of their homes in Galilee had they been allowed to leave Jerusalem, I think it more likely that Jesus' instructions were more missiologically and theologically oriented. Jerusalem was the centre of monotheistic worship on the globe. It was the focal point of God's covenant with mankind. Christianity needed to be seen to be in continuity with what had gone on before in God’s plan, rather than being potentially labeled as a Galilean sect.
The ultimate reason for the collection project rests upon the fact that Paul was constrained by prophecies which spoke of the nations coming to Israel to worship its King (cf. Is. 60:4-14; 66:19-24; Ps. 72:8-11). As a result of seeing believing Gentiles coming to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4 with 21:15-19), Paul hoped that Israel would be provoked to jealousy so that it might repent and accept Jesus as its Messiah (cf., Rom. 10:1; 11:11-24). Accordingly, Paul’s priestly gift is the Gentiles themselves (Rom. 15:16) to verify that the God of Israel had also become the God of the Gentiles and that there is now only one people of God comprised of all nations (Gal. 3:28-29; Eph. 3:4-6).
Hence, Paul was careful to make sure to emphasize the continuity between Jerusalem and how God had worked in the past, with the present spread of the gospel to the ends of the earth among the Gentiles. The latter was a result of the unfolding plan of God begun with the Jews, fulfilled in Christ and proclaimed through the Church.
I maintain that this is why the disciples stayed in Jerusalem, just as they had been instructed. When the Spirit came upon them, they immediately began to witness publicly, despite the risk. When persecution came, they did not scatter. They remained in Jerusalem where it was most strategic – and the most dangerous.
They were arrested, shamed, beaten, censured, but they continued. Eventually, one of them, James, was killed (12:2), but even then they remained, refusing to flee. They made no attempt to hide themselves. They knew that for the gospel to spread most effectively, they needed to remain in Jerusalem. It was only after an angel broke Peter out of prison and told him to leave, that he finally found a safer place out of town, but there is no indication that the rest of the apostles left or that Peter stayed away any longer than was necessary.
Were the disciples being disobedient to the commission of Christ by staying in Jerusalem? I do not think so. They were being the catalyst by which the Church, itself, spread throughout the world. They were busy laying the foundations for a movement that would shake the known world of their day.
They worked in ways that consciously served to advance the spread of the gospel (Acts 6:4). They monitored carefully the expansion of the gospel and when they heard of the gospel advancing, they moved immediately to validate, bless and support it (Acts 8:14-25; 11:22). When it became clear that the churches had multiplied throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, Peter, himself, toured the entire region, helping the Church to increase (9:31-32). It was during this time, that God used him to share the gospel with the Gentiles in the house of Cornelius, demonstrating that God accepts all people into His family, regardless of race. Because the disciples were faithful in remaining in Jerusalem, despite the risks, they were in a position to walk through the door that God had opened to all nations.
What are some of the common themes that come out of this survey?
Persecution provides more opportunities to witness.
When they fled, the disciples did not go "underground". They continued to preach. In Acts, witnessing is always public.
Opposition inevitably followed the preaching of the gospel. While persecution does cause the Church to scatter in Acts, thereby spreading the gospel, it would be a mistake to conclude the relationship between persecution and church growth is best defined thus. The testimony of Acts is not so much that persecution causes church growth but that church growth and the spread of the gospel tends to cause persecution, as religious and political leaders rise up and try to stop this movement that has "caused trouble all over the world and has now come here" (Acts 17:6).
Persecution came from various sources and in a variety of ways. The explanation for why the believers were persecuted in the book of Acts cannot be traced back to one single reason.
 24:16 indicates that the disciples were kept from recognizing Him and 21:30 speaks of their eyes being "opened." No fault should be laid on the disciples for failing to recognize their Lord.
 Steven Hawthorne, "Acts of Obedience" in Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader 3rd edition. William Carey Library, 1999:126.
 Josef Ton, Suffering, Martyrdom and Rewards in Heaven. University of America Press, 1997: 315.
 cf. Günther Bornkamm, "The Letter to the Romans As Paul's Last Will and Testament" in The Romans Debate. ed. Karl P. Donfried. Augsburg Publishing House, 1977: 19. Bornkamm: 18-19 also makes the astute observation that Paul was obviously concerned that the Jewish Christians might not accept this collection and accept such a demonstrate of unity between Jew and Gentile in the church and so he asks for the Roman church to pray that that his service to the saints in Jerusalem would be acceptable to them (15:31).
 Christopher Little, "Whatever Happened to the Apostle Paul?" Mission Frontiers, September 2001: 27.
 This concept was first introduced to me by Vernon J. Sterk in his article "You Can help the Persecuted Church," International Journal of Missionary Research. January 1999: 15-18, as he discussed the growth of the Church in the Mexican state of Chiapas. His field research and doctrinal dissertation on the dynamics of persecution led him to conclude that 1) the acceptance of the gospel message leads to persecution, and 2) persecution negatively affects the growth of the Church. However, he notes, the damaging effects can be minimized through an adequate preparation for, and proper response to, persecution. He also notes that an essential part of that response must be the prayers and involvement of the worldwide Church. On a personal note, my research on the biblical theology of persecution and discipleship has been born out of a desire to help prepare the church for and in persecution.

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The question arises , of course , “ Who are or what are they calling ? ” Some say that the cry is for the four horsemen to come forth . Others say that they are calling for John to come and see . But it seems to me that the cry to “ Come ” is most consistently used in the book of Revelation to cry out to the Lamb to come and establish His kingdom . But when this happens , as we see in chapter six , the Lamb and His people encounter intense resistance and opposition .
 Four times , the living creatures call out “ Come ! ” Four times , a horseman rides out . The first is armed with a bow ( a weapon frequently associated with the enemies of God in Scripture ) . He goes out conquering and to conquer , we read in verse 2 . Ironically , when God ’s enemies believe that they are conquering Him and His people ( 13:7 ) , they are actually being conquered ( 17:14 ) . The second horseman ( v.3 ) is permitted the right to kill God ’s people with the sword . Jesus ’ words in Matthew 10:34 are likely being alluded to here when He says , “ Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth . I have not come to bring peace , but a sword . ” The third horseman ( v.5 ) brings economic hardship upon those who follow the Lamb . They are forced to pay inflated prices or given restricted access to the basic necessities of life . This type of economic oppression is a common tactic of persecutors the world over and it grinds God ’s people down . It is one thing to suffer hunger yourself but to watch your children suffer hunger and deprivation because of your faith can be demoralizing and make the temptation to deny Christ all the more attractive . Finally the fourth horseman rides out ( v.7 ) , bringing disease and death to the people of God . Deprived , oppressed , and mistreated , it would almost appear that the prayer to “ Come ” is disastrous to the people of God . But then the fifth seal is broken .
 And so we read in verse 11 , “ Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a little longer , until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete , who were to be killed as they themselves had been . ” This is how God will accomplish His purposes ; through those who sacrificially do His will even unto death .
 Jesus will come back . The prayers of God ’s people and the four living creatures will finally be answered . According to Revelation 6:11 , it is when the last martyr has been killed ; the last witness has been slain because of his / her testimony . Then God will say , “ It is finished ! ” ( 16:17 ) , the gates will be closed , heaven will be sealed , and Christ will return to judge the world . This is seen with the breaking of the sixth seal in 6:12 - 14 . Notice that with this broken seal , as with the previous five , there are prayers being uttered , but this time the prayers ushered forth are from those who have participated in opposing God ’s purposes . Rich and poor , powerful and powerless , slave and free , they , like Adam , attempt to hide from the One they opposed.[ii ] As creation dissolves into chaos at His coming , they cry out “ Who can stand in the day of God ’s wrath ? ” The answer is found in the next chapter ; only those who belong to the Lamb are able to stand ( 7:3 ) ! While the Church may seem to be wounded and bleeding in this world , those wounds are , like those of the Lamb ; evidence that Christ ’s kingdom is , indeed , coming ( Matt . 6:10 ) .
 In Acts 1:3 , Luke introduces his account by informing Theophilus that in the time between Jesus resurrection and His ascension , Jesus gave commands to His disciples and " presented himself alive after his suffering by many proofs , appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God " ( Acts 1:1 - 3 ) . In Luke 24:13 - 35 , he recounts how Jesus met up with two of His followers on the road to Emmaus , probably heading away from Jerusalem to a place of safety . Jerusalem had become a hostile place for the followers of Jesus . They had witnessed the crucifixion of their Lord , and despite reports that Jesus had risen from the dead , they obviously had their doubts . They decided that it was time to move on before the followers of Jesus were tracked down as well .
 As they traveled to Emmaus , Luke records that these two unidentified disciples found themselves engaged in conversation with a fellow traveler about the events that had just taken place in Jerusalem and how Jesus had been killed . The traveler listens to them explaining what they had heard and gone through . Finally he interjects , " O foolish ones , and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken ! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory ? " ( Luke 24:25 - 26 ) .
 With that as a basic outline , - suffering followed by glory – He walked them through the entire story of Scripture ( verse 27 ) . With Christ at the centre of it all , the events in Jerusalem began to make sense . The Servant of God had to suffer in order to be glorified .
 When the disciples were finally allowed to realize that it had been Jesus , Himself , who had been speaking to them , they raced back to Jerusalem to report to the other disciples what they had experienced . There they found them in a barricaded room , obviously in fear of their lives .
 As the two disciples recount how Jesus spoke with them , suddenly Jesus appeared in their midst . In verse 45 , we read that He opened their minds to understand the Scripture , " and said to them , " Thus it is written , that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead , and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations , beginning from Jerusalem ( Luke 24:46 - 47 ) .
 Christ ’s suffering and rising from the dead was to be shared worldwide . It could not be restricted to one group in one room in one city . The global expansion of the gospel would start with them in Jerusalem , but it would not end there .
 During the next thirty - nine days , we read in Acts 1 that Jesus went over the theme of the kingdom of God many times with His disciples . He stresses in verse 4 that they are not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for the promised Holy Spirit . Telling people not to leave town may seem like a strange way to launch a worldwide missionary movement .
 Acts 1 : 8 reads , " But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you , and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria , and to the end of the earth . "
 The first seven chapters deal with the spread of the gospel in Jerusalem . Chapters 8:1 - 11:18 record how the message of Jesus is spread throughout Judea and Samaria . Starting in 11:19 , the focus is the spread of the gospel to the " ends of the earth " . When Luke ’s account ends in chapter 28 , it does so rather suddenly as if to emphasize that the story is not complete ; we , the readers , continue the mission . It is clear that Luke ’s focus in chapter 28 is not on Paul ’s fate but the progress of the gospel . The book does not close with the end of Paul ’s life or martyrdom but with Paul , " proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance . " These last words stand as an encouragement for all followers of Christ to do the same as the gospel continues to be carried " to the ends of the earth . "
 The spread of the gospel , however , begins in Jerusalem . This begs the question , " Why ? Why was this necessary ? Why did the proclamation of the gospel have to start in Jerusalem ? " Before we address this question , however , we need to put aside three inadequate explanations that are sometimes proposed .
 First , the gospel did not begin in Jerusalem because it was home to the disciples and thus they would find a more ready or receptive audience . Jerusalem was not home for any of the disciples . They were from Galilee , not Jerusalem . The angels in Acts 1:11 addressed them as " Men of Galilee . " The people of Jerusalem could easily pick out the disciples by their Galilean accents , even in the dark ( cf . Matt.26:73 , Luke 22:59 ) . Regional prejudices would not have made Galileans the most suitable messengers for the more urbane citizens of Jerusalem , nor would the disciples have felt at home in the city . Their home was in the smaller towns and rural areas of Galilee .
 The reality is that there was only one beginning of the gospel . In God ’s history there will never be another subsequent Pentecost point . Every later initiative is a down - line fruition of that outpouring and obedience . We are now in the " the uttermost parts , " not repeating the scenario reaching of " our - own - Jerusalem . " Acts 1:8 is a geographical reference as much as it is a historical one .
 Secondly , the spread of gospel did not begin in Jerusalem because it would be the safest place to start and the disciples would be able to get experience in witnessing before moving on to more difficult or resistant areas . Rather the opposite was true . The most dangerous place on earth for the disciples to start their ministry was in Jerusalem . Avowed enemies with the power to throw them in prison had tried to arrest them in the garden of Gethsemane only days before ( Mark 14:50 - 52 ; John 18:8 - 9 ) . They would likely try again .
 Thirdly , Jerusalem was not chosen to be the starting place for the spread of the gospel because the city was familiar territory for the disciples where ministry experience would prepare them for more unfamiliar ministry later on . Looking at the gospels , one finds that Jesus and His disciples spent relatively little time in Jerusalem . The urban setting of Jerusalem was unfamiliar to the rural Galileans . As noted earlier , there was a regional rivalry between those of Jerusalem and those of Galilee . Neither thought overly fondly of the other . Had Jesus wanted the disciples to start in more familiar territory to gain experience , He undoubtedly would not have chosen Jerusalem . Besides , the disciples were hardly novices to ministry . They had spent over three years with Jesus . He had sent them out on at least two mission trips already . They were fully prepared apart from one thing : they lacked the Holy Spirit .
 The implications of this promise [ i.e. Acts 1:8 ] are enormous . First of all , it tells the disciples that they will not be alone in the battle ; the Holy Spirit will be in them and with them . Secondly , it makes them aware that this battle is actually not their own ; it is God ’s initiative and God ’s action and concern . They are His ambassadors , fully endowed with His authority and power . Thirdly , whatever they will achieve will be God ’s achievement , because God ’s Spirit has acted through them .
 Jesus spoke seldom of the Holy Spirit ’s function , but when He did so , frequently described Him as helper and comforter in persecution ( Matt . 10:17 - 20 ; Mark 13:9 - 11 ; Luke 21:12 - 19 ) . No wonder that Paul follows the Lord ’s example in his catalogue of his sufferings by attributing his endurance to the Holy Spirit ( 2 Cor . 6:6 ) . In Philippians 1:19 , he writes , " For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer , and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ . " He reminds the Thessalonians , that " ye became followers of us , and of the Lord , having received the word in much affliction , with joy of the Holy Ghost " ( 1 Thess 1:6 - 7 ) .
 Second , Jerusalem was God ’s appointed starting place for the spread of the gospel because there were considerable missiological and theological reasons for doing so . While some might argue that the disciples might have drifted back to the comfort zone of their homes in Galilee had they been allowed to leave Jerusalem , I think it more likely that Jesus ' instructions were more missiologically and theologically oriented . Jerusalem was the centre of monotheistic worship on the globe . It was the focal point of God 's covenant with mankind . Christianity needed to be seen to be in continuity with what had gone on before in God ’s plan , rather than being potentially labeled as a Galilean sect .
 The ultimate reason for the collection project rests upon the fact that Paul was constrained by prophecies which spoke of the nations coming to Israel to worship its King ( cf . Is . 60:4 - 14 ; 66:19 - 24 ; Ps . 72:8 - 11 ) . As a result of seeing believing Gentiles coming to Jerusalem ( Acts 20:4 with 21:15 - 19 ) , Paul hoped that Israel would be provoked to jealousy so that it might repent and accept Jesus as its Messiah ( cf . , Rom . 10:1 ; 11:11 - 24 ) . Accordingly , Paul ’s priestly gift is the Gentiles themselves ( Rom . 15:16 ) to verify that the God of Israel had also become the God of the Gentiles and that there is now only one people of God comprised of all nations ( Gal . 3:28 - 29 ; Eph . 3:4 - 6 ) .
 Hence , Paul was careful to make sure to emphasize the continuity between Jerusalem and how God had worked in the past , with the present spread of the gospel to the ends of the earth among the Gentiles . The latter was a result of the unfolding plan of God begun with the Jews , fulfilled in Christ and proclaimed through the Church .
 I maintain that this is why the disciples stayed in Jerusalem , just as they had been instructed . When the Spirit came upon them , they immediately began to witness publicly , despite the risk . When persecution came , they did not scatter . They remained in Jerusalem where it was most strategic – and the most dangerous .
 They were arrested , shamed , beaten , censured , but they continued . Eventually , one of them , James , was killed ( 12:2 ) , but even then they remained , refusing to flee . They made no attempt to hide themselves . They knew that for the gospel to spread most effectively , they needed to remain in Jerusalem . It was only after an angel broke Peter out of prison and told him to leave , that he finally found a safer place out of town , but there is no indication that the rest of the apostles left or that Peter stayed away any longer than was necessary .
 Were the disciples being disobedient to the commission of Christ by staying in Jerusalem ? I do not think so . They were being the catalyst by which the Church , itself , spread throughout the world . They were busy laying the foundations for a movement that would shake the known world of their day .
 They worked in ways that consciously served to advance the spread of the gospel ( Acts 6:4 ) . They monitored carefully the expansion of the gospel and when they heard of the gospel advancing , they moved immediately to validate , bless and support it ( Acts 8:14 - 25 ; 11:22 ) . When it became clear that the churches had multiplied throughout Judea , Galilee , and Samaria , Peter , himself , toured the entire region , helping the Church to increase ( 9:31 - 32 ) . It was during this time , that God used him to share the gospel with the Gentiles in the house of Cornelius , demonstrating that God accepts all people into His family , regardless of race . Because the disciples were faithful in remaining in Jerusalem , despite the risks , they were in a position to walk through the door that God had opened to all nations .
 What are some of the common themes that come out of this survey ?
 Persecution provides more opportunities to witness .
 When they fled , the disciples did not go " underground " . They continued to preach . In Acts , witnessing is always public .
 Opposition inevitably followed the preaching of the gospel . While persecution does cause the Church to scatter in Acts , thereby spreading the gospel , it would be a mistake to conclude the relationship between persecution and church growth is best defined thus . The testimony of Acts is not so much that persecution causes church growth but that church growth and the spread of the gospel tends to cause persecution , as religious and political leaders rise up and try to stop this movement that has " caused trouble all over the world and has now come here " ( Acts 17:6 ) .
 Persecution came from various sources and in a variety of ways . The explanation for why the believers were persecuted in the book of Acts can not be traced back to one single reason .
  24:16 indicates that the disciples were kept from recognizing Him and 21:30 speaks of their eyes being " opened . " No fault should be laid on the disciples for failing to recognize their Lord .
  Steven Hawthorne , " Acts of Obedience " in Perspectives on the World Christian Movement : A Reader 3rd edition . William Carey Library , 1999:126 .
  Josef Ton , Suffering , Martyrdom and Rewards in Heaven . University of America Press , 1997 : 315 .
  cf . Günther Bornkamm , " The Letter to the Romans As Paul 's Last Will and Testament " in The Romans Debate . ed . Karl P. Donfried . Augsburg Publishing House , 1977 : 19 . Bornkamm : 18 - 19 also makes the astute observation that Paul was obviously concerned that the Jewish Christians might not accept this collection and accept such a demonstrate of unity between Jew and Gentile in the church and so he asks for the Roman church to pray that that his service to the saints in Jerusalem would be acceptable to them ( 15:31 ) .
  Christopher Little , " Whatever Happened to the Apostle Paul ? " Mission Frontiers , September 2001 : 27 .
  This concept was first introduced to me by Vernon J. Sterk in his article " You Can help the Persecuted Church , " International Journal of Missionary Research . January 1999 : 15 - 18 , as he discussed the growth of the Church in the Mexican state of Chiapas . His field research and doctrinal dissertation on the dynamics of persecution led him to conclude that 1 ) the acceptance of the gospel message leads to persecution , and 2 ) persecution negatively affects the growth of the Church . However , he notes , the damaging effects can be minimized through an adequate preparation for , and proper response to , persecution . He also notes that an essential part of that response must be the prayers and involvement of the worldwide Church . On a personal note , my research on the biblical theology of persecution and discipleship has been born out of a desire to help prepare the church for and in persecution .


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This homemade Scotch Beef Pot Noodle is a meal-in-a-jar!
If you want to make authentic Scotch- this info would be of use. To make it more authentic use the Muntons and Fisons yeast in a stout recipe first, then recollect and re-pitch into the whiskey mash. For those who have access to it, Hugh Baird malting company sells peated malt that, cut 50-50 with plain two-row malt will give the 17ppm phenols that the heavier whiskeys use (the lighter brands how to make a homemade goalie slide board I love Scotch eggs. I've been wanting to make them at home for so long. I must do it soon. I've been wanting to make them at home for so long. I must do it soon.
My boyfriend chose this recipe for me to make just by looking at the picture and not the recipe itself. He loved this soup even though he says he does not like turnips and thought they were potatoes.

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This homemade Scotch Beef Pot Noodle is a meal - in - a - jar !
 If you want to make authentic Scotch- this info would be of use . To make it more authentic use the Muntons and Fisons yeast in a stout recipe first , then recollect and re - pitch into the whiskey mash . For those who have access to it , Hugh Baird malting company sells peated malt that , cut 50 - 50 with plain two - row malt will give the 17ppm phenols that the heavier whiskeys use ( the lighter brands how to make a homemade goalie slide board I love Scotch eggs . I 've been wanting to make them at home for so long . I must do it soon . I 've been wanting to make them at home for so long . I must do it soon .
 My boyfriend chose this recipe for me to make just by looking at the picture and not the recipe itself . He loved this soup even though he says he does not like turnips and thought they were potatoes .


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The physician assistant (PAs) field has been named one of the “Best Jobs in America” according to CNN Money, Glassdoor and the Huffington Post. Also named one of the “Top Paying Jobs” by Forbes, along with the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics reporting that employment for PAs is rising faster than the average occupation through 2022, there is no better time to get your career started in the medical field.
NP PA Recruiters knows how tough it is to find a career in the healthcare industry. We want to help and see you succeed!
Nearly half of all PAs had a higher income from 2014 through 2015 compared to previous years with a slightly higher percentage being optimistic about their future salary for the upcoming year, according to The Clinical Advisor’s 2015 annual salary survey. The average salary amongst all PAs was $105,013. The highest salaries by geographic region were found in the west, with the average being $112,119.
As PAs continue to play an integral role in today’s healthcare industry, demand has steadily increased. Over 11,000 jobs are available on Glassdoor alone and AllHealthCare.com reports that most job openings for PAs are in California, Texas, Florida and New York.
With a great demand and rising salary, PAs are a necessity in today’s healthcare industry. At NP PA Recruiters, our staff of professionals wants to help you find the perfect beginning in the medical field. We are wholly dedicated to identifying, qualifying and delivering healthcare providers for clinics in need. If you would like to learn more, apply online or give us a call at 956.772.1400 or 214.351.3880.
A new survey from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners revealed that nurse practitioners (NPs) entering the workforce in 2015 might have picked the best time to jump in. The survey revealed high pay across the board for NPs along with several benefits.
Nurse practitioners are earning high wages. Let us help you get started in the field.
According to the survey, 22.5% of nurse practitioners are paid at an hourly rate. For an NP at a full-time practice, the hourly pay rate hovered around $53.16. The vast majority of NPs (74.7%) are salaried, with their annual base sitting at around $97,083.
On top of salary, 30.1% of NPs reported incentive and productivity bonuses. Most (41.3%) received bonuses based on practice revenue or profit, while 31.8% reported bonuses based on quality measures and 27.7% received bonuses based on patient satisfaction.
Additional benefits reported in the survey were as follows: 71.9% of employers were reported to offer continuing education reimbursement while others offered 66.7% professional leave to attend conferences or meetings, and 54% of employers covered costs for registration for said conferences and meetings.
Pay for nurse practitioners has risen since 2013 and now is as good a time as ever to join the workforce. Here at NP PA Recruiters, we strive to not just find you a career; we find you the right career. We assign you a consultant that is available 24/7 to help you find your perfect fit. To find out more about how we can help place you in the right position, give us a call or apply online to help get you started.
Healthcare is one of the strongest fields in our economy. It allows nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) an overwhelming reason to rejoice. The other reason being that both professions saw an increase in salaries last year.
Full-time salaries increased by more than $5,000 for both fields according to the 2013 National Salary Survey of NPs & PAs, which is an annual survey conducted by ADVANCE for NPs & PAs. Pay scales can also vary depending on market conditions and employers, though information from the salary report is good news for the healthcare industry overall.
These figures represent a major increase from numbers recorded in 2012 when NPs made over $8,000 less than what they earned in 2013. The PA salary increase, which rose by $13,000, was slightly higher over the two-year span.
Last year, the average full-time nurse practitioner earned a salary of $98,817 while the average full-time physician assistant earned $107,268. The results from the survey showed that hourly wages for PAs were the only ones that slightly decreased.
If the overall expectations for NP and PA salaries remain constant, then both are on their way to being extremely financially-rewarding professions in the healthcare industry.
NP PA Recruiters is a full-service healthcare staffing company committed to keeping employers and career seekers informed with up-to-date industry information. Whether you are searching for a new career or are trying to fulfill your staffing needs, our consultants are available to help you achieve your goals.

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The physician assistant ( PAs ) field has been named one of the “ Best Jobs in America ” according to CNN Money , Glassdoor and the Huffington Post . Also named one of the “ Top Paying Jobs ” by Forbes , along with the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics reporting that employment for PAs is rising faster than the average occupation through 2022 , there is no better time to get your career started in the medical field .
 NP PA Recruiters knows how tough it is to find a career in the healthcare industry . We want to help and see you succeed !
 Nearly half of all PAs had a higher income from 2014 through 2015 compared to previous years with a slightly higher percentage being optimistic about their future salary for the upcoming year , according to The Clinical Advisor ’s 2015 annual salary survey . The average salary amongst all PAs was $ 105,013 . The highest salaries by geographic region were found in the west , with the average being $ 112,119 .
 As PAs continue to play an integral role in today ’s healthcare industry , demand has steadily increased . Over 11,000 jobs are available on Glassdoor alone and AllHealthCare.com reports that most job openings for PAs are in California , Texas , Florida and New York .
 With a great demand and rising salary , PAs are a necessity in today ’s healthcare industry . At NP PA Recruiters , our staff of professionals wants to help you find the perfect beginning in the medical field . We are wholly dedicated to identifying , qualifying and delivering healthcare providers for clinics in need . If you would like to learn more , apply online or give us a call at 956.772.1400 or 214.351.3880 .
 A new survey from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners revealed that nurse practitioners ( NPs ) entering the workforce in 2015 might have picked the best time to jump in . The survey revealed high pay across the board for NPs along with several benefits .
 Nurse practitioners are earning high wages . Let us help you get started in the field .
 According to the survey , 22.5 % of nurse practitioners are paid at an hourly rate . For an NP at a full - time practice , the hourly pay rate hovered around $ 53.16 . The vast majority of NPs ( 74.7 % ) are salaried , with their annual base sitting at around $ 97,083 .
 On top of salary , 30.1 % of NPs reported incentive and productivity bonuses . Most ( 41.3 % ) received bonuses based on practice revenue or profit , while 31.8 % reported bonuses based on quality measures and 27.7 % received bonuses based on patient satisfaction .
 Additional benefits reported in the survey were as follows : 71.9 % of employers were reported to offer continuing education reimbursement while others offered 66.7 % professional leave to attend conferences or meetings , and 54 % of employers covered costs for registration for said conferences and meetings .
 Pay for nurse practitioners has risen since 2013 and now is as good a time as ever to join the workforce . Here at NP PA Recruiters , we strive to not just find you a career ; we find you the right career . We assign you a consultant that is available 24/7 to help you find your perfect fit . To find out more about how we can help place you in the right position , give us a call or apply online to help get you started .
 Healthcare is one of the strongest fields in our economy . It allows nurse practitioners ( NPs ) and physician assistants ( PAs ) an overwhelming reason to rejoice . The other reason being that both professions saw an increase in salaries last year .
 Full - time salaries increased by more than $ 5,000 for both fields according to the 2013 National Salary Survey of NPs & PAs , which is an annual survey conducted by ADVANCE for NPs & PAs . Pay scales can also vary depending on market conditions and employers , though information from the salary report is good news for the healthcare industry overall .
 These figures represent a major increase from numbers recorded in 2012 when NPs made over $ 8,000 less than what they earned in 2013 . The PA salary increase , which rose by $ 13,000 , was slightly higher over the two - year span .
 Last year , the average full - time nurse practitioner earned a salary of $ 98,817 while the average full - time physician assistant earned $ 107,268 . The results from the survey showed that hourly wages for PAs were the only ones that slightly decreased .
 If the overall expectations for NP and PA salaries remain constant , then both are on their way to being extremely financially - rewarding professions in the healthcare industry .
 NP PA Recruiters is a full - service healthcare staffing company committed to keeping employers and career seekers informed with up - to - date industry information . Whether you are searching for a new career or are trying to fulfill your staffing needs , our consultants are available to help you achieve your goals .


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Although the official language of Jamaica is Standard English, many Jamaicans also speak Patois which is a separate dialect/language. Jamaican Patois (also known as “Patwa”, “Patwah” or “Jamaican Creole”) is the language that is used by most Jamaicans in casual everyday conversations while Standard English is normally reserved for professional environments.
"Jamaican Patois is a separate language from Jamaican English."
Jamaican Patois is a strange language in that it has many borrowed words from many different languages, for example, English, Spanish and some West African languages. However, the pronunciations of these words are very similar to Jamaican English. One thing to keep in mind as you learn Jamaican Patois is that it is not a strict, rule-oriented language where there is a "right way" and a "wrong way" to say things. Some words can be pronounced and spelled differently but still mean the same thing (e.g. both ‘Pickney’ and ‘Pickeney’ translates to ‘Child'). The important thing is whether or not what you are saying can be understood.
It's actually quite difficult to acquire the accent of a Jamaican, unless you've lived in Jamaica for many years, and even then, speaking patois fluently is not guaranteed. But with a little practice, you will be able to have at least a basic understanding of Jamaican Patois.
Let us now take a look at some of the grammatical features of Jamaican Patois.
Sentences in Jamaican Patois are built like English sentences in that, there is a subject, a predicate (or verb), and an object. However, there is no subject-verb agreement in Jamaican Patois. The verb does not change with the subject. Let us look at the table below.
However, in Jamaican Patois a word can be pluralized by adding 'dem' to the end word or, inserting 'nuff' or a number at the beginning of the word.
There is no differentiation in the use of pronouns to show gender. The pronoun 'im' can mean both or either 'he' or 'she'.
There is no distinction between subject and object.
The copula is a connecting word; for example, in Jamaican Patois the copula is the letter 'a' which is used for the particle as well as for the continuous tense.
In Standard English it is never acceptable to use double negatives such as 'nobody does not'. However, in• Jamaican Patois double negatives are accepted.
By now you probably have a basic understanding on the differences between Jamaican Patois and Standard English, for a more detailed guide, you can check out our how to speak Jamaican Patois series.

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Although the official language of Jamaica is Standard English , many Jamaicans also speak Patois which is a separate dialect / language . Jamaican Patois ( also known as “ Patwa ” , “ Patwah ” or “ Jamaican Creole ” ) is the language that is used by most Jamaicans in casual everyday conversations while Standard English is normally reserved for professional environments .
 " Jamaican Patois is a separate language from Jamaican English . "
 Jamaican Patois is a strange language in that it has many borrowed words from many different languages , for example , English , Spanish and some West African languages . However , the pronunciations of these words are very similar to Jamaican English . One thing to keep in mind as you learn Jamaican Patois is that it is not a strict , rule - oriented language where there is a " right way " and a " wrong way " to say things . Some words can be pronounced and spelled differently but still mean the same thing ( e.g. both ‘ Pickney ’ and ‘ Pickeney ’ translates to ‘ Child ' ) . The important thing is whether or not what you are saying can be understood .
 It 's actually quite difficult to acquire the accent of a Jamaican , unless you 've lived in Jamaica for many years , and even then , speaking patois fluently is not guaranteed . But with a little practice , you will be able to have at least a basic understanding of Jamaican Patois .
 Let us now take a look at some of the grammatical features of Jamaican Patois .
 Sentences in Jamaican Patois are built like English sentences in that , there is a subject , a predicate ( or verb ) , and an object . However , there is no subject - verb agreement in Jamaican Patois . The verb does not change with the subject . Let us look at the table below .
 However , in Jamaican Patois a word can be pluralized by adding ' dem ' to the end word or , inserting 'nuff ' or a number at the beginning of the word .
 There is no differentiation in the use of pronouns to show gender . The pronoun ' i m ' can mean both or either ' he ' or ' she ' .
 There is no distinction between subject and object .
 The copula is a connecting word ; for example , in Jamaican Patois the copula is the letter ' a ' which is used for the particle as well as for the continuous tense .
 In Standard English it is never acceptable to use double negatives such as ' nobody does not ' . However , in• Jamaican Patois double negatives are accepted .
 By now you probably have a basic understanding on the differences between Jamaican Patois and Standard English , for a more detailed guide , you can check out our how to speak Jamaican Patois series .


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Emeritas Kerr and his Tocs Borderers patrol are ambushed by Yordist insurgents whilst on patrol.
Emeritas Kerr began the morning patrol as he always did, with a long forward drop of his well-muscled, tattooed right arm. As the other three Tocs Borderers took their intervals in the snaking Indian single file line behind him, Kerr wondered if they were going to be hit today. Other patrols had taken a walloping in the past month. He and his men had been lucky so far.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) created from scavenged military munitions, mines, old fashioned dynamite or in some cases a few hundred pounds of fertilizer, easily found on the surrounding farms outside of the city. Bomb making had seemingly become a fashionable hobby among the remaining Yordist insurgents left behind ensuring the populace remained stirred up and unable to make a normal life for themselves.
The squad sighed with relief as one as they rested packs against the cool shady wall of the fountain. It’s bubbling water cool and tranquil to the mind. Kerr filled his pipe and kept watch on the rooftops and alleys as his lads drank water, smoked and hurriedly wolfed down a bit of cold ration. His squad’s chosen man, Craig Cormier, silently chewed on a dry cracker topped with some sort of meat paste as he watched the locals moving by them as they sat. He would bring up the rear of the formation when they moved out on the second leg of the routine patrol.
These patrols never took the same route, they always changed, but this precaution was somewhat affected by the fact they had to always cover the same ground. Ground dictated by the confines of their current area of operation this made them vulnerable to sudden attack by a variety of different means.
The ten minute respite passed all too quickly.
“Off and on! Time ta earn yer pay.” Kerr commanded his Borderers. Once again the patrol paced its way along the street, the crowd thinning as they went, until there were only a very few civilians around them. Kerr tensed, his senses on edge as he noted this. Sometimes in Yordist friendly areas the civilians were warned of bad things about to happen. Passing a short row of vendors carts Chosen Man Cormier was startled to see one of the brightly coloured cart balloons seem to catch the breeze and break away from its fellows in the bunch. Cormier’s guts froze as he realized there was no wind!
Kerr felt himself get pushed to the ground by the blast wave before he heard the roar of the explosion close behind him. He tried to focus but his mind was numb. He was slow to react to the stinging chips of brick splattering his body as the incoming 9mm rounds chewed up the walls and suddenly he noticed one of them was, Cormier had charged forward towards the ambush point and was laying down covering fire and yelling for the others to pull themselves together and “Get a bloody move on!” There were civilians screaming and crying all around them as they scrambled to get out of the way of the fighting. The scene seemed surreal as while Kerr could see lips moving and weapons flashes, he couldn’t hear a single sound.
A copy of IAG001 Firefight 2.0 Killing Streets for the Firefight rules is necessary to play this mission. Also required are two squads of ION Age Muster miniatures.
This mission is for two players, with one player taking a Canlastrian squad of Mustermen out on a routine street patrol.
The other player commands a squad of Yordist Mustermen insurgents, out to destroy the Canlastrians by any and all means possible.
The objective of this mission for the Yordist is to kill every single Canlastrian mercenary, utilizing the surprise blast of a concealed Air Mine and a hidden ambush to do so.
The objective of this mission for the Canlastrian player is to survive the initial onslaught, recover and then destroy their attackers. See the special rules for this scenario.
A line of four street boards running North-South. It is flanked by buildings and alleyways. The alleyways are represented by 2x5 pavement sections. The Yordist player can place three Skimmers (1x2, DS2), two of the big cars (2x2, DF3) and one of the small cars (2x2, DF2) to represent market vendor’s stalls anywhere on the road edges. Then place 2 debris markers randomly on each street board (use 1D6 x 1D6 to determine square, just re-roll any sixes).
You have a 105 point veteran squad of Muster troops. One veteran Emeritas and three Privates, all armed with Moth Type VI Automatic Rifles. You may have four troopers armed with a Hobbes Bomb or two troopers armed with two Hobbes Bombs each. Place the Scouts on any of the P1 starting places at the south end of the battlefield. On game turn one, your patrol will move north with the intent of exiting the north end of the street on the other side of the battlefield.
There are no alternate options for this squad.
You have a 96 point squad of Muster troops. One Emeritas and three Privates, all armed with Moth Type VI Automatic Rifles. You may have up to two troopers armed with a Hobbes Bomb each or one trooper armed with two Hobbes Bombs.
You also have one Air Mine to place, before play begins secretly designate one Skimmer on the board to be your Air Mine booby trapped vendor cart. It’s placement will designate where your squad will deploy (details below). Its cost is included in the calculated total force points above.
Your forces do not start the game on the board. Once the Air Mine has detonated and damage calculated, immediately deploy your forces as follows: Place two men in the building across the road, opposite from where the Air Mine/Skimmer was initially placed, on ‘off-board’ squares adjacent to the road (see special rules for building details and the map for an example of where these deployment squares would be if the centre skimmer was the Air Mine). Then place a stolen 1x2 Skimmer, on any alley entryway of your choice (the front of the vehicle level with the road, example shown on map) at least 2D6 squares ahead of the place where the mine detonates. The Skimmer may immediately move up to 1D6 plus 1 squares, where the remaining two men get out of the vehicle and deploy behind it. Note that on the turn of deployment the Yordists may not move. They may use all of the normal Target Response Options although the two men by the Skimmer are down 1 dice on this first turn. From the following turn Initiative is rolled for as normal.
There are two special rules in use for this mission. Please read and apply it in your playing of Firefight for this mission.
1. IED – In this mission the Air Mine is used slightly differently to normal. As the Canlastrian patrol is the only one on the table at the start of the scenario, each turn before the Canlastrians move the Yordist player can move any one of the 1x2 Skimmers on the board 1 space towards the Canlastrians. He does not have to move the one with the Air Mine. He may detonate the mine on any turn he wishes before the Canlastrians move. Once detonated and damage calculated he then deploys his forces as above. This rule represents the Canlastrians belief they are moving through a marketplace, and are not expecting an Air Mine to be hidden in one of the vendors carts.
2. Buildings – The ‘off-board’ sections between alleyways are considered to be buildings. After the Air Mine has detonated and the Yordists deployed, the central square of the building they are in which faces each alleyway and the road are considered normal entrances into the building. It costs two general dice to move through. On the accompanying map an example of these entrances are shown, marked by green squares. The Yordists in the building are initially placed adjacent to the wall facing the road. They count as being in Hard Cover when being targeted, it does not affect them firing as per the normal rules.
This mission is part of the Pacification Firefight 2.0 Campaign Mission Arc, set after the fall of Bosworth IV, and should be played with other missions in the Arc in the correct order.
It may also be played as a stand-alone scenario, in which case it may be expanded by up to two squads of mustermen per side. Or you may try using Retained posts instead of mustermen, or a mix of Mustermen and the Retained to fight the scenario. It makes for a highly entertaining game.
This mission is the fifth of a series of missions in a Firefight 2.0 Campaign Arc which is meant to show the difficulties faced by an occupying force in a built up area in time of war. I have drawn upon the reports of recent military experiences in the modern age and have applied them to this mission arc. When the players have finished all of the missions, it is my hope they will be enlightened to the truly difficult job military personnel have when forced by circumstance and orders to occupy and garrison a city in a foreign land.
This mission introduces the guerrilla or ‘small war’ tactic of ambush, which the players will find to be a very deadly game for their soldiers.
In play testing this mission, my brave Tocs were able to recover and fight their Yordist foes to a draw twice in three games. The third game a number of fortunate rolls for the Yordist enabled them to wipe out the Canlastrians without losing a man! Such is the fickle hand of Lady Fate.

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Emeritas Kerr and his Tocs Borderers patrol are ambushed by Yordist insurgents whilst on patrol .
 Emeritas Kerr began the morning patrol as he always did , with a long forward drop of his well - muscled , tattooed right arm . As the other three Tocs Borderers took their intervals in the snaking Indian single file line behind him , Kerr wondered if they were going to be hit today . Other patrols had taken a walloping in the past month . He and his men had been lucky so far .
 Improvised Explosive Devices ( IEDs ) created from scavenged military munitions , mines , old fashioned dynamite or in some cases a few hundred pounds of fertilizer , easily found on the surrounding farms outside of the city . Bomb making had seemingly become a fashionable hobby among the remaining Yordist insurgents left behind ensuring the populace remained stirred up and unable to make a normal life for themselves .
 The squad sighed with relief as one as they rested packs against the cool shady wall of the fountain . It ’s bubbling water cool and tranquil to the mind . Kerr filled his pipe and kept watch on the rooftops and alleys as his lads drank water , smoked and hurriedly wolfed down a bit of cold ration . His squad ’s chosen man , Craig Cormier , silently chewed on a dry cracker topped with some sort of meat paste as he watched the locals moving by them as they sat . He would bring up the rear of the formation when they moved out on the second leg of the routine patrol .
 These patrols never took the same route , they always changed , but this precaution was somewhat affected by the fact they had to always cover the same ground . Ground dictated by the confines of their current area of operation this made them vulnerable to sudden attack by a variety of different means .
 The ten minute respite passed all too quickly .
 “ Off and on ! Time ta earn yer pay . ” Kerr commanded his Borderers . Once again the patrol paced its way along the street , the crowd thinning as they went , until there were only a very few civilians around them . Kerr tensed , his senses on edge as he noted this . Sometimes in Yordist friendly areas the civilians were warned of bad things about to happen . Passing a short row of vendors carts Chosen Man Cormier was startled to see one of the brightly coloured cart balloons seem to catch the breeze and break away from its fellows in the bunch . Cormier ’s guts froze as he realized there was no wind !
 Kerr felt himself get pushed to the ground by the blast wave before he heard the roar of the explosion close behind him . He tried to focus but his mind was numb . He was slow to react to the stinging chips of brick splattering his body as the incoming 9 mm rounds chewed up the walls and suddenly he noticed one of them was , Cormier had charged forward towards the ambush point and was laying down covering fire and yelling for the others to pull themselves together and “ Get a bloody move on ! ” There were civilians screaming and crying all around them as they scrambled to get out of the way of the fighting . The scene seemed surreal as while Kerr could see lips moving and weapons flashes , he could n’t hear a single sound .
 A copy of IAG001 Firefight 2.0 Killing Streets for the Firefight rules is necessary to play this mission . Also required are two squads of ION Age Muster miniatures .
 This mission is for two players , with one player taking a Canlastrian squad of Mustermen out on a routine street patrol .
 The other player commands a squad of Yordist Mustermen insurgents , out to destroy the Canlastrians by any and all means possible .
 The objective of this mission for the Yordist is to kill every single Canlastrian mercenary , utilizing the surprise blast of a concealed Air Mine and a hidden ambush to do so .
 The objective of this mission for the Canlastrian player is to survive the initial onslaught , recover and then destroy their attackers . See the special rules for this scenario .
 A line of four street boards running North - South . It is flanked by buildings and alleyways . The alleyways are represented by 2x5 pavement sections . The Yordist player can place three Skimmers ( 1x2 , DS2 ) , two of the big cars ( 2x2 , DF3 ) and one of the small cars ( 2x2 , DF2 ) to represent market vendor ’s stalls anywhere on the road edges . Then place 2 debris markers randomly on each street board ( use 1D6 x 1D6 to determine square , just re - roll any sixes ) .
 You have a 105 point veteran squad of Muster troops . One veteran Emeritas and three Privates , all armed with Moth Type VI Automatic Rifles . You may have four troopers armed with a Hobbes Bomb or two troopers armed with two Hobbes Bombs each . Place the Scouts on any of the P1 starting places at the south end of the battlefield . On game turn one , your patrol will move north with the intent of exiting the north end of the street on the other side of the battlefield .
 There are no alternate options for this squad .
 You have a 96 point squad of Muster troops . One Emeritas and three Privates , all armed with Moth Type VI Automatic Rifles . You may have up to two troopers armed with a Hobbes Bomb each or one trooper armed with two Hobbes Bombs .
 You also have one Air Mine to place , before play begins secretly designate one Skimmer on the board to be your Air Mine booby trapped vendor cart . It ’s placement will designate where your squad will deploy ( details below ) . Its cost is included in the calculated total force points above .
 Your forces do not start the game on the board . Once the Air Mine has detonated and damage calculated , immediately deploy your forces as follows : Place two men in the building across the road , opposite from where the Air Mine / Skimmer was initially placed , on ‘ off - board ’ squares adjacent to the road ( see special rules for building details and the map for an example of where these deployment squares would be if the centre skimmer was the Air Mine ) . Then place a stolen 1x2 Skimmer , on any alley entryway of your choice ( the front of the vehicle level with the road , example shown on map ) at least 2D6 squares ahead of the place where the mine detonates . The Skimmer may immediately move up to 1D6 plus 1 squares , where the remaining two men get out of the vehicle and deploy behind it . Note that on the turn of deployment the Yordists may not move . They may use all of the normal Target Response Options although the two men by the Skimmer are down 1 dice on this first turn . From the following turn Initiative is rolled for as normal .
 There are two special rules in use for this mission . Please read and apply it in your playing of Firefight for this mission .
 1 . IED – In this mission the Air Mine is used slightly differently to normal . As the Canlastrian patrol is the only one on the table at the start of the scenario , each turn before the Canlastrians move the Yordist player can move any one of the 1x2 Skimmers on the board 1 space towards the Canlastrians . He does not have to move the one with the Air Mine . He may detonate the mine on any turn he wishes before the Canlastrians move . Once detonated and damage calculated he then deploys his forces as above . This rule represents the Canlastrians belief they are moving through a marketplace , and are not expecting an Air Mine to be hidden in one of the vendors carts .
 2 . Buildings – The ‘ off - board ’ sections between alleyways are considered to be buildings . After the Air Mine has detonated and the Yordists deployed , the central square of the building they are in which faces each alleyway and the road are considered normal entrances into the building . It costs two general dice to move through . On the accompanying map an example of these entrances are shown , marked by green squares . The Yordists in the building are initially placed adjacent to the wall facing the road . They count as being in Hard Cover when being targeted , it does not affect them firing as per the normal rules .
 This mission is part of the Pacification Firefight 2.0 Campaign Mission Arc , set after the fall of Bosworth IV , and should be played with other missions in the Arc in the correct order .
 It may also be played as a stand - alone scenario , in which case it may be expanded by up to two squads of mustermen per side . Or you may try using Retained posts instead of mustermen , or a mix of Mustermen and the Retained to fight the scenario . It makes for a highly entertaining game .
 This mission is the fifth of a series of missions in a Firefight 2.0 Campaign Arc which is meant to show the difficulties faced by an occupying force in a built up area in time of war . I have drawn upon the reports of recent military experiences in the modern age and have applied them to this mission arc . When the players have finished all of the missions , it is my hope they will be enlightened to the truly difficult job military personnel have when forced by circumstance and orders to occupy and garrison a city in a foreign land .
 This mission introduces the guerrilla or ‘ small war ’ tactic of ambush , which the players will find to be a very deadly game for their soldiers .
 In play testing this mission , my brave Tocs were able to recover and fight their Yordist foes to a draw twice in three games . The third game a number of fortunate rolls for the Yordist enabled them to wipe out the Canlastrians without losing a man ! Such is the fickle hand of Lady Fate .


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Everybody like to bowl right!!! See the attached flyer and come support our new projects in the Village of Lewiston and at The Arc Eric County Green Acres School were Mason and Matthew go to school.
For 200 for a team of 4 you get shoes, all you can eat and drink and three hours of bowling.
Cannot get a team, an we can pair you up with others. Cost 60 bucks. So get you team and the most creative team name wins a prize. Save money too with a team of 4.
Basket Raffle and Silent auction items as well.
Corporate lane sponsors available for $100.
March 9th from 3 to 6 pm at Brad Angelo Lanes on South Transit Road in Lockport. We are limited to 100 bowlers. Call us to reserve your spot!

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Everybody like to bowl right ! ! ! See the attached flyer and come support our new projects in the Village of Lewiston and at The Arc Eric County Green Acres School were Mason and Matthew go to school .
 For 200 for a team of 4 you get shoes , all you can eat and drink and three hours of bowling .
 Can not get a team , an we can pair you up with others . Cost 60 bucks . So get you team and the most creative team name wins a prize . Save money too with a team of 4 .
 Basket Raffle and Silent auction items as well .
 Corporate lane sponsors available for $ 100 .
 March 9th from 3 to 6 pm at Brad Angelo Lanes on South Transit Road in Lockport . We are limited to 100 bowlers . Call us to reserve your spot !


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Roofing repair and roof leak detection is an art that takes years to master . Do n't let our name fool you ! We are experts in roofing installation and repair . We have completed thousands of roofing jobs . We have been installing and repairing roofs in Michigan since 1994 . Whether the wind has blown off shingles , you have a stubborn leaky roof or you noticed a few missing shingles . Choosing the right roofing contractor is not always easy . Our guidance and advice from years of experience is the one you can trust to get the most out of your roofing investment .
 We employ only the highest quality roof installers to ensure your new roof is installed correctly . Our roofing experts treat your home as if it was their own . Michigan 's Handyman stands behind all of our work , giving you the security that your roofing job is done right the first time .
 Call ( 248 ) 506 - 4000 to Stop your leaking roof today ! ! !
 A roof replacement does more than keep your home dry from leaks . It usually has an impact on the overall appearance of a home and hence , its value . And , because a new roof is one of the single largest home - improvement expenses , it makes sense to choose material that will enhance a home 's architecture and last a long time .


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HeyWhatEver is an ALL Positives INFORMATION Network SUPERPORTAL that PROMOTES Websites ... Announcements ... Ideas ... Products ... Services ... Issues and more .
 HeyWhatEver & HeyWhatEverSOCIAL , continues to assist in moving the Art of Social Networking beyond the confines of Facebook , Google+ , and LinkedIN by uniting the World Wide Web though an ALL - POSITIVES experience !
 Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry . Skilled in Search Engine Optimization ( SEO ) , Sales , Publicity , Social Media Measurement , and Social Media . Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Certificate focused in Success , People Skills , Public Speaking from Dale Carnegie Course .


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What is a Termite Bond? What are Bonds Good For?
What is a Termite Bond? What are They Good For & are Bonds Worth the Cost?
>> What is a Termite Bond? What are They Good For & are Bonds Worth the Cost?
Wondering how much is your termite bond?
You found termite damage to your house, went through the whole process of hiring an exterminator to inspect the damage, then had several treatments to take care of the problem. This shouldn’t be the end of your efforts to eradicate termites from your home, however, since a house with previous termite damage is likely to experience a recurrence of the infestation at some point in the future.
People in places like Alabama are fond of saying, “There are two kinds of houses: those with termites and those that will have them.” How can you keep up with extermination costs that potentially recur every year? Look into the benefits of a termite bond.
What is a termite bond? It is a contract or guarantee entered into between a homeowner/business owner and their exterminator. After a building is treated for termites, a bond ensures future inspection and treatment at no cost to the customer beyond the bond renewal fee.
Will the cost of the bond amount to less than the expected expenses should reinfestation occur?
Does the bond cover both inspection and full retreatment?
Will the bond cover any damages related to termites causing future damage to the house?
Are you in an area with different kinds of termites? If so, will a bond cover all types of termites returning in the future?
If retreatment is needed and the new infestation is more extensive, will the company cover measures beyond the initial service (i.e. if only liquid is used the first time will they cover fumigation in the future)?
In order to understand how a termite bond works, you should know the basics of the termite extermination process. The first step is a thorough inspection to determine the type of termite, location of the infestation, and the extent of the damage. All of these factors taken together will determine the method used. Serious infestations usually require fumigation. In fact, a lot of title companies require fumigation before a home with any kind of termite damage is sold to a new owner. Typically, termite fumigations take around three days to complete.
The basic termite bond should cover a yearly inspection and, if termites return, future extermination costs. Initial extermination may be as low as $1,500 for a small area and basic treatment, and a large home with a significant problem can cost up to $5,000 to treat. In the first case, a bond fee of $200 per year may not be worth it, especially if you live in an area with infrequent infestations. Wise Geek features a concise article on termite bonds that recommends comparing the annual cost of a bond with the price of re-extermination for your house.
You cannot assume a termite bond will cover any and all damages caused by future infestations. Some bonds are for extermination costs only while others promise to repair a limited amount of damages to your house if the termites return within a certain time frame. The kind of termite in your house can affect the bond as well, says Orkin; if the initial treatment was for one type of termite and another kind re-infests your house, the bond may not apply. This may also be the case if the first time you have an issue in your basement, for example, but the next time find termites on the outside of your foundation.
If you have questions about termites bonds because you are buying or selling a house, look closely at the bond’s transfer limitations. For buyers purchasing a home with a previous termite problem, make sure the bond can and is transferred to you as the new homeowner. This way you are not on the hook for extermination costs that should have been covered by the previous owner. You will, however, need to take on the responsibility of the bond’s annual fees to continue the contract with the exterminator.
As a home seller, you should invest in a bond to increase the chances you will sell a home with termite damages. Homeowners’ insurance does not cover termite damage– a reinfestation too soon after the sale of your house could leave you paying the new homeowners’ extermination bills. Savvy buyers may not even consider buying from you without a bond in place. With a transferable bond, you can hand off the agreement to the new homeowner, they take on the cost of the bond, and you don’t have to worry about the termites coming back to a home you no longer own.
If you’ve recently had your home exterminated for termites and did not arrange for a bond with your pest control company, you may want to contact them and see if you can still sign an agreement. If you are buying or selling a home with previous termite problem and don’t know have never heard of a termite bond before, definitely educate yourself and make a termite bond part of your home buying or selling process. Just make sure the terms are agreeable to you and the needs of your house.
In answer to the question, “What is a termite bond?” you could say simply it is a contract that guarantees future treatment if termites return. Another way to see it is an added form of insurance that protects the value and condition of your house and other buildings. You will need to decide for yourself if the continuing, nominal cost of a termite bond is worth it; many people who live in areas where termites are a constant problem and go through having to pay for termite extermination once see the value in it.

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What is a Termite Bond ? What are Bonds Good For ?
 What is a Termite Bond ? What are They Good For & are Bonds Worth the Cost ?
 > > What is a Termite Bond ? What are They Good For & are Bonds Worth the Cost ?
 Wondering how much is your termite bond ?
 You found termite damage to your house , went through the whole process of hiring an exterminator to inspect the damage , then had several treatments to take care of the problem . This should n’t be the end of your efforts to eradicate termites from your home , however , since a house with previous termite damage is likely to experience a recurrence of the infestation at some point in the future .
 People in places like Alabama are fond of saying , “ There are two kinds of houses : those with termites and those that will have them . ” How can you keep up with extermination costs that potentially recur every year ? Look into the benefits of a termite bond .
 What is a termite bond ? It is a contract or guarantee entered into between a homeowner / business owner and their exterminator . After a building is treated for termites , a bond ensures future inspection and treatment at no cost to the customer beyond the bond renewal fee .
 Will the cost of the bond amount to less than the expected expenses should reinfestation occur ?
 Does the bond cover both inspection and full retreatment ?
 Will the bond cover any damages related to termites causing future damage to the house ?
 Are you in an area with different kinds of termites ? If so , will a bond cover all types of termites returning in the future ?
 If retreatment is needed and the new infestation is more extensive , will the company cover measures beyond the initial service ( i.e. if only liquid is used the first time will they cover fumigation in the future ) ?
 In order to understand how a termite bond works , you should know the basics of the termite extermination process . The first step is a thorough inspection to determine the type of termite , location of the infestation , and the extent of the damage . All of these factors taken together will determine the method used . Serious infestations usually require fumigation . In fact , a lot of title companies require fumigation before a home with any kind of termite damage is sold to a new owner . Typically , termite fumigations take around three days to complete .
 The basic termite bond should cover a yearly inspection and , if termites return , future extermination costs . Initial extermination may be as low as $ 1,500 for a small area and basic treatment , and a large home with a significant problem can cost up to $ 5,000 to treat . In the first case , a bond fee of $ 200 per year may not be worth it , especially if you live in an area with infrequent infestations . Wise Geek features a concise article on termite bonds that recommends comparing the annual cost of a bond with the price of re - extermination for your house .
 You can not assume a termite bond will cover any and all damages caused by future infestations . Some bonds are for extermination costs only while others promise to repair a limited amount of damages to your house if the termites return within a certain time frame . The kind of termite in your house can affect the bond as well , says Orkin ; if the initial treatment was for one type of termite and another kind re - infests your house , the bond may not apply . This may also be the case if the first time you have an issue in your basement , for example , but the next time find termites on the outside of your foundation .
 If you have questions about termites bonds because you are buying or selling a house , look closely at the bond ’s transfer limitations . For buyers purchasing a home with a previous termite problem , make sure the bond can and is transferred to you as the new homeowner . This way you are not on the hook for extermination costs that should have been covered by the previous owner . You will , however , need to take on the responsibility of the bond ’s annual fees to continue the contract with the exterminator .
 As a home seller , you should invest in a bond to increase the chances you will sell a home with termite damages . Homeowners ’ insurance does not cover termite damage – a reinfestation too soon after the sale of your house could leave you paying the new homeowners ’ extermination bills . Savvy buyers may not even consider buying from you without a bond in place . With a transferable bond , you can hand off the agreement to the new homeowner , they take on the cost of the bond , and you do n’t have to worry about the termites coming back to a home you no longer own .
 If you ’ve recently had your home exterminated for termites and did not arrange for a bond with your pest control company , you may want to contact them and see if you can still sign an agreement . If you are buying or selling a home with previous termite problem and do n’t know have never heard of a termite bond before , definitely educate yourself and make a termite bond part of your home buying or selling process . Just make sure the terms are agreeable to you and the needs of your house .
 In answer to the question , “ What is a termite bond ? ” you could say simply it is a contract that guarantees future treatment if termites return . Another way to see it is an added form of insurance that protects the value and condition of your house and other buildings . You will need to decide for yourself if the continuing , nominal cost of a termite bond is worth it ; many people who live in areas where termites are a constant problem and go through having to pay for termite extermination once see the value in it .


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Introducing the Multi-Language feature of the new iScripts eSwap barter network software and iScripts SupportDesk help desk platform! Included in the software are English, French, Spanish, and German as well as the open capability for any other language of your choosing.
What are the benefits of your site?
BRANDING. Your message is important. Create it once and keep it consistent. Branding, marketing and content can be the same quality for your total reach without compromising time or quality. Your website will appear in different search engines, to a different audience who will be typing in different search terms to find products and services that you offer.
SALES. As internet globalization continues to flourish, the importance of a message and product communicated in various languages to a greater buying audience directly impacts sales. There are plenty of ways to receive online payments to US bank accounts from foreign countries, and, therefore, merchants’ opportunities for sales are big.
TRAFFIC. If your website is translated into many languages, it will have an increased flow of traffic. If you know how to put this traffic to work, then you will probably use ads more efficiently and will receive more CTR from search engines and will increase the overall dollar amount per day. More traffic means more clicks. Similarly, more clicks mean more revenue.
COMPETITION. Are your competitors taking advantage of a multi-lingual site? If they are, they may be eating your lunch and capturing customers that you are not reaching. If they are not, you have the unique opportunity of offering your products and services to an entirely untouched market.
CREDIBILITY. Bring credibility to your site. Since professional language services are not cheap, having a website professionally translated to many languages brings credibility and respect to its owners.
It would be very nice to have a good translator on the sit. Unfortunarely, when I used these translators into Russian *my native language), the results were laughable. It was a source of a really good time for me and my wife. I don’t know about other languages, but Russian was pathetic.

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Introducing the Multi - Language feature of the new iScripts eSwap barter network software and iScripts SupportDesk help desk platform ! Included in the software are English , French , Spanish , and German as well as the open capability for any other language of your choosing .
 What are the benefits of your site ?
 BRANDING . Your message is important . Create it once and keep it consistent . Branding , marketing and content can be the same quality for your total reach without compromising time or quality . Your website will appear in different search engines , to a different audience who will be typing in different search terms to find products and services that you offer .
 SALES . As internet globalization continues to flourish , the importance of a message and product communicated in various languages to a greater buying audience directly impacts sales . There are plenty of ways to receive online payments to US bank accounts from foreign countries , and , therefore , merchants ’ opportunities for sales are big .
 TRAFFIC . If your website is translated into many languages , it will have an increased flow of traffic . If you know how to put this traffic to work , then you will probably use ads more efficiently and will receive more CTR from search engines and will increase the overall dollar amount per day . More traffic means more clicks . Similarly , more clicks mean more revenue .
 COMPETITION . Are your competitors taking advantage of a multi - lingual site ? If they are , they may be eating your lunch and capturing customers that you are not reaching . If they are not , you have the unique opportunity of offering your products and services to an entirely untouched market .
 CREDIBILITY . Bring credibility to your site . Since professional language services are not cheap , having a website professionally translated to many languages brings credibility and respect to its owners .
 It would be very nice to have a good translator on the sit . Unfortunarely , when I used these translators into Russian * my native language ) , the results were laughable . It was a source of a really good time for me and my wife . I do n’t know about other languages , but Russian was pathetic .


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For a varied selection of carefully selected original arts and crafts from artisans based in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, Wales you’d do well to mark the dates of our next Craft Fairs in Narberth, Pembrokeshire.
Our long established craft fairs feature exhibitors who are chosen for their quality of work and products for original gifts, house decorations or as collectibles.
There’s something for everybody and you’ll find jewellery, gifts, pickles, clothing and apparel, pottery, art and lots lots more.
Join us at our next fair or subscribe to our mailing list to be kept informed.

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For a varied selection of carefully selected original arts and crafts from artisans based in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire , Wales you ’d do well to mark the dates of our next Craft Fairs in Narberth , Pembrokeshire .
 Our long established craft fairs feature exhibitors who are chosen for their quality of work and products for original gifts , house decorations or as collectibles .
 There ’s something for everybody and you ’ll find jewellery , gifts , pickles , clothing and apparel , pottery , art and lots lots more .
 Join us at our next fair or subscribe to our mailing list to be kept informed .


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Create a free MyCatalogues.com account using the form below , and enjoy getting the latest catalogue deals , special offers and more . Any " catalogue favourites " that you may already have set up , stored in your cookies , will automatically be imported into your new account .
 To help us prevent abuse , by automated Internet " robots " , please enter the five characters you see in the image below .
 If you have difficulty identifying the characters , refresh this page for a new code . All the characters are either letters or numbers and are displayed in lower - case .
 Choose a name between 6 and 25 characters long . Use any regular alphabet characters ( a - z , A - Z ) , numbers , hyphens , or underscores .
 Your password should be at least 6 characters long , easy to remember , but hard to guess .
 You can , of course , easily remove your account at any time , should you wish to . This can be done from within the Administration Menu , when you are signed in .