Bishop Demetrics and Pauline Roscoe

 Bishop Demetrics Roscoe
Wrote: Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 6:21 PM

On more than one occasion I have shared my faith with Atheists and Agnostics and both mindsets were able to receive the Jewish design of ADONAI’s plan and purposes for Humankind.

OPEN PORTALS

Editor; Val Gunte

Atheists say that Christians don’t know what they believe. Well, that’s a lie and untrue. I was able to defend the faith without creating an argument. I presented myself as a student of the Jews’ religion, not one who had the answers, but one who had the entreating questions. Millions of God-fearing Christians are in the Lord’s plan of Salvation waiting for the day of the Lord. However, in recent years, some teachings have started leaning toward sustenance-free Salvation. That is, just sign up and you are in.

You see, groups similar to Atheists and Agnostics question is, “Why do you Christians participate in Pagan holidays such as Halloween, the Feast of Samhain, with the Witches and the demons?” Many parents have children who start out reading agnostic books and materials. Then when they do a little research about how wrong we are, we may lose them for good.

Angels and Humans are agents who execute and carry out a certain task for our Heavenly FATHER. Human hands do natural things; moreover, the LORD’S Angels do spiritual warfare around us that we can’t see. Angels guard our families, the household, our children, and property against invasive spiritual beings whose sole purpose is to interfere with the human concept of GOD. 

When members of the body of Christ become acquainted with the notion that a King suffered bodily harm for a sinful world, many continue falling in love with such a Savior and His “Truth.” What I mean about His “Truth” is many will learn scriptures and call it salvation. While, a second group will trust this straightforward way of connecting with the Messiah and living as a born again family member, being made over by the “Truth” of ADONAI. A New Creature set free from the Moral weakness of one’s past.

When we are born again, Yeshua’s kingdom is created inside of us, where we serve the community of Christ and fight the Lord’s enemies, alongside the host of Angels.

Early Halloween acquired Human Sacrifices

We all are unique in the sight of the LORD. Just like the heart of an infant inside its mother’s womb beats at its rhythm, as the mother’s heart beats at her rhythm, it indicates ADONAI is the one who starts a heartbeat and stops it at HIS appointed time.

Idol Worship

Jeremiah 7:18 (Complete Jewish Bible)

¹⁸ The children gather the wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough to make cakes for the queen of heaven; and, just to provoke me, they pour out drink offerings to other gods!

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31st, and Halloween 2020 will occur on Saturday, October 31st. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes, and eating treats.  https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

Samhain is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. In modern times, Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “sow-win”) is usually celebrated from October 31st to November 1st to welcome in the harvest and usher in “the dark half of the year.” Celebrants believe that the barriers between the physical world and the spirit world break down during Samhain, allowing more interaction between humans and denizens of the Otherworld.

Samhain (Halloween) Monsters

Because the Celts believed that the barrier between worlds was breachable during Samhain, they prepared offerings that were left outside villages and fields for fairies, or Siddhas. It was expected that ancestors might cross over during this time as well, and Celts would dress as animals and monsters so that fairies were not tempted to kidnap them. Some specific monsters were associated with the mythology surrounding Samhain, including a shape-shifting creature called a Pukah that receives harvest offerings from the field. The Lady Gwyn is a headless woman dressed in white who chases night wanderers and was accompanied by a black pig.

The Dullahan sometimes appeared as impish creatures, sometimes headless men on horses who carried their heads, riding flame-eyed horses. Their appearance was a death omen to anyone who encountered them. A group of hunters known as the Faery Host might also haunt Samhain and kidnap people.

2 Thessalonians 2:10 (NLT)

10 He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the Truth that would save them.

2 Thessalonians 2:10 (AMP)

10 And by unlimited seduction to evil and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing (going to perdition) because they did not welcome the Truth but refused to love it that they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (CJB)

9 When this man who avoids Torah comes, the Adversary will give him the power to work all kinds of false miracles, signs and wonders.

10 He will enable him to deceive, in all kinds of wicked ways, those who are headed for destruction because they would not receive the love of the Truth that could have saved them.

11 This is why God is causing them to go astray, so that they will believe the Lie.

12 The result will be that all who have not believed the Truth, but have taken their pleasure in wickedness, will be condemned.

We see here that Bible knowledge doesn’t save, but loving GOD’S directions to dominate one’s life is the sweet submission under His word.

2 John 1:4-11 (NLT)

 Encouragement to Live in the Truth (vv 4-11)

Live in the Truth

4 How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them living according to the Truth, just as the Father commanded.

5 I am writing to remind you, dear friends, that we should love one another. This is not a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning.

6 Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.

 The Nature of Christ

7 I say this because many deceivers have gone out into the world. They deny that Jesus Christ came in a real body. Such a person is a deceiver and an antichrist.

8 Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward.

9 Anyone who wanders away from this teaching has no relationship with God. But anyone who remains in the teaching of Christ has a relationship with both the Father and the son.

10 If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the Truth about Christ, don’t invite that person into your home or give any kind of encouragement.

11 Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.

 I remember a little child about 4 or 5 years old who didn’t want to go into his bedroom by himself.  The mother would fuss about it, telling him that it was his bedtime. I was the church’s bus driver and helped the mother with packages when I noticed the child refusing to go into the room alone. I said to the mother, “ask your son, where is he?” With just that half of a sentence, the child went into the room and pointed to the corner. Sometimes a child’s fear of a place in a home needs prayer and spiritual cleansing. You don’t know who lived there before you. Spirits remain where terroroies were estabished.

Spirits are transferable, utilizing ungodly reading material, DVDs, or just by teachings that are anti-Messiah. Without God’s blessings, the profane opens a door for defilement for you or the house.

Romans 1:32 (CJB)

32 They know well enough God’s righteous decree that people who do such things deserve to die; yet not only do they keep doing them, but they applaud others who do the same.

This strong word seems, unlike the loving God we serve. However, if you think that text was too strong, read what ADONAI said to Jeremiah about Idolatry amongst Judah.

Jeremiah 7:16-20 (NLT)

 Judah’s Persistent Idolatry

16 “Pray no more for these people, Jeremiah. Do not weep or pray for them, and don’t beg me to help them, for I will not listen to you. 17 Don’t you see what they are doing throughout the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? 18 No wonder I am so angry! Watch how the children gather wood and the fathers build sacrificial fires. See how the women knead dough and make cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven. And they pour out liquid offerings to their other idol gods!19 Am I the one they are hurting?” asks the LORD. “Most of all, they hurt themselves, to their own shame.”

20 So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “I will pour out my terrible fury on this place. Its people, animals, trees, and crops will be consumed by the unquenchable fire of my anger.”

COVID-19 UPDATE:

What you need to prepare for the Covid-19 surge this season

By Kristen Rogers, CNN

Updated 7:47 AM ET, Tue October 27, 2020

(CNN)As the weather gets colder and we face the double threat of the flu and a surge in Covid-19 cases, now is a prime opportunity to stock up on food and supplies.

Covid-19 cases will likely increase in the winter months for three reasons: “First, the virus that causes Covid-19 is a coronavirus and other coronaviruses spread more in winter months,” said CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen.

“Second, in winter months, the air is less humid. Particles that carry the virus can linger in the air for longer. Also, our nasal membranes are drier and more vulnerable to infection.”

Additionally, as the weather gets colder, people will spend more time indoors, where the virus has an easier ability to spread given the lack of adequate ventilation that would diffuse virus particles. “All of this is why we need to stay extra vigilant in the winter months,” added Wen, who is an emergency physician and a visiting professor at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health.

In addition to following safety guidance, part of that vigilance includes having the right kinds and amounts of foods and medical supplies stocked up to limit trips to stores.

“Any winter season can bring storms, power outages, delays in shipping of critical items to local or from online stores so knowing that you have all the provisions you need to manage these potential events is critical,” said Susan L. Polan, the associate executive director of public affairs and advocacy at the American Public Health Association, via email.

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“COVID-19 surges and the flu can make trying to buy supplies harder — or riskier, if you or your family members are sick. You are going to want to do everything to make sure you and your loved ones are safe.”

Here’s what you need to have on hand in your pantry, freezer, medicine cabinet and more to limit errands and in case of sickness, quarantine or disaster this season.

Household Cleaning and Protection

For regular hand hygiene and after receiving deliveries, checking your mail or shopping, you need soap and hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends.

If you have sick roommates or family members, wipes and disinfectant are necessary for frequently touched surfaces like kitchen counters and doorknobs. In that case, you’d also need latex gloves and to know how to remove them safely.

You’ll need extra toilet paper — but how much do you really need? In response to the pandemic, a student software developer andan artist based in London created Howmuchtoiletpaper.com to answer just that question.

Face masks are critical for the errands that you do need to run, for accepting deliveries and if you or a housemate is sick.

For Your Medicine Cabinet

For sickness with Covid-19 or another illness, you would need cough drops and syrup for coughing symptoms, decongestants for congestion, acetaminophen and ibuprofen for pain and fevers, and antidiarrheals. Keep adhesive bandages stocked for wounds.

If you have a condition, “periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home,” suggests Ready, a national US public service campaign for emergency preparedness. A seven- to 10-day supply stored in childproof containers should suffice.

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In the case of an emergency, having on hand print or electronic health records could be helpful so “you are not scrambling as you are trying to leave your house,” Polan said.

Fever is a symptom of bothCovid-19 and flu, so have a thermometer on hand for checking your temperature if you’re feeling warm. Denture and contact lens supplies, hearing aid batteries and feminine hygiene and baby supplies are necessary if applicable.

And “get your flu shot,” Polan said. “It is the best way to avoid getting the flu and it is important to reduce the impact on an already overburdened health care system.”

Long-lasting food and snacks

There is no need to empty the shelves at your local grocery store, but you can store a little extra to limit trips to the supermarket and have food on hand in case you have to quarantine. Store a two-week supply of water and foods that are nonperishable, easy to prepare and in accordance with any food allergies or limitations.

Canned beans, legumes and fish are filling, nutrient-rich sources of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Nut butters are full of healthy fats and pair well with many foods. Whole-grain and bean pastas, oats and grains are hearty staples.

Grocery rules for your coronavirus lockdown: Buy beans, freeze milk, don’t hoard.

Canned soups, high-fiber cereals and protein bars are quick meals and snacks. Stock up on canned and frozen vegetables and fruits, and jarred or canned sauces as well. And don’t forget the snacks: Dried fruits are rich sources of iron, fiber and antioxidants; nuts can be good sources of calcium and vitamin E.

For hydration,store at least 1gallon of water per person per day. If you enjoy dairy or plant-based milks or coffee, purchase shelf-stable milks and coffee grounds. Animal proteins, hard cheeses and breads can be frozen.

A Disaster Preparedness Kit

Having an emergency preparedness stockpile is “always good to have… because you don’t know when disaster is going to strike,” said Lori Tremmel Freeman, the CEO of the National Association of County and City Health Officials. In addition to the aforementioned items, that kit includes:

• A flashlight and batteries
• Battery-operated radio and batteries
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Utility knife
• Paper and pencil
• Cash, traveler’s checks and coins
• Disposable dishes and utensils
• Pet food
• Fire extinguisher
• Needles and thread
• Extra set of keys and IDs
• Duct tape and scissors
• Local maps
• First aid manual
• Antibacterial ointment
• Tweezers
• Garbage bags
• Cellphone chargers and backup batteries

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