Kingdom Building Needs, Opportunities, and Events

From: Muriel Luedeman
mur620@gmail.com


Kingdom Building Needs, Opportunities, and Events

Please pray and participate as you are led. The Independence Is Alive and Well Initiative and the Unity Center of Independence have the following Kingdom building needs, volunteer opportunities, and events coming up:

Removal of stored items at the Unity Center. Contact project managers listed at the end of this email to volunteer.

October 19, Team Jesus Ministry/Fellowship Day at Unity Center
7:00 – 8:00am Prayer Breakfast at the Unity Center
8:00am 3:00pm Ministry caravan to Homeless Beloveds Camps
3:30 – 5:30pm Thank You Fish Fry. All welcome.
6:00pm 37 Minute documentary film, The Champion Inside of Me.
7:00 – 8:00pm Words of Kingdom Encouragement

October 26 7:30am IIAW Neighborhood Clean Up Day, Central/Gospel Park Church, 919 S. Delaware and South Avenue,
7:30am Potluck Breakfast Briefing/Fellowship
8:15am – 11:15 Clean Up Assignments (Clean up area: S. Crysler Avenue from 23rd Street to the bridge at Lexington Avenue.

Needed Donations:
Winter coats, vests, hoodies, hats, gloves, socks, blankets for homeless beloveds. (Supplies are depleted from donations taken to North Dakota reservations.)
Funds for 2 - 40’ dumpsters – $475 each for debris removal from Unity

Effective November 1, 2019, the Unity Center will have two main project managers on site to help facilitate all volunteers, with two other special project managers. The center’s admin hours are 9:00am – 2:00pm Monday-Wednesday. Call the managers below to volunteer.
Project Manager/Minister Terrail Rawlings, 816-716-4729, mterrailrawlings@gmail.com
Project Manager/ Minister Gregory Pearl, 816-304-6894, greganddelia3@gmail.com

Muriel Luedeman
IIAW Communications Secretary
mur620@gmail.com

PA - Assistant Computer System Admin

PA - Assistant Computer System Admin


FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEFENDER OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
FEDERAL COURT DIVISION - DEFENDER ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA

SUITE 540 WEST -- THE CURTIS 601 WALNUT STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

LEIGH M. SKIPPER
CHIEF FEDERAL DEFENDER
PHONE NUMBER (215) 928-1100
FAX NUMBER (215) 928-1112
HELEN A. MARINO
FIRST ASSISTANT FEDERAL DEFENDER


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
(One Position) Posting Code 600300-20


The Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the FCDO) has an opening for an Assistant Computer Systems Administrator (ACSA).

The office represents indigent defendants in federal cases from inception through appeal and conducts post-conviction litigation for indigent individuals challenging state and federal convictions and sentences. The FCDO also has an active capital case practice and represents death-sentenced prisoners in all stages of federal habeas corpus proceedings. Our office is located in Philadelphia’s vibrant Center City district, in newly renovated office space in the historic Curtis building in Philadelphia, close to the federal courthouse and across from Independence Mall, the Liberty Bell and Washington Square Park.

The ACSA is a member of an information technology team that provides high level day- to-day support to ensure the proper functioning of the office’s IT-based systems, including but not limited to network, data processing, telecommunications, and office automation. The ACSA provides technical and end-user support and performs all automation support services necessary for the efficient operation of office systems. The ACSA consults with and supports staff regarding the effective use of the personal computer and all office applications, including litigation software for case preparation and presentation. The ACSA also: assists in developing and implementing technology plans for all areas of operation, including legal services, security, quality control, procurement, productivity, and cost effectiveness; assists with the procurement of IT equipment and software; develops and maintains local technical and user documentation; and makes presentations on automation to office staff members.

The ACSA is expected to provide litigation support to legal staff, which requires working closely with trial lawyers and litigation teams to understand substantive issues of the case, so that the most effective litigation support tools, applications, and new technologies can be identified and used for the courtroom, for legal research, and for document storage and retrieval. The

ACSA is also expected to provide desktop support for Windows 10 64-bit operating systems, Microsoft Office 2010 and 2016, Pulse Secure VPN, Symantec Endpoint Protections (SEP) Version 14.X, and DameWare Remote Support 12.0, and to provide high caliber network support in an enterprise environment, regarding, for example, servers, switches, routers, Ethernet cabling, and TCP/IP diagnostics. In addition, the ACSA is expected to assist in deploying and maintaining mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads, and to import, convert, edit, and produce audio/video from various sources, including audio cassette, VHS, DVD, MJPEG, DIVX, XVID, and .MOV format from Apple.

Candidates should possess a minimum four years (4) experience in the following areas:

· Working with Active Directory to change, add, or delete users.
· Managing service accounts, groups, Windows deployment services, DHCP and DNS.
· Backing up domain controllers (system state/AD information).
· Working in a data center environment that includes racking servers; managing wires; and reviewing hardware/lights for errors.
· Supporting attorneys, paralegals, and investigators in a medium to large (60+ user) environment.
· Working with PowerPoint and Trial Director.
· Performing administrative tasks such as managing IT procurement, tracking assets & mobile devices.
· Providing support for applications such as LexisNexis, Case Map, and dtSearch.
· Performing patch management tasks via ManageEngine Desktop Central.
· Providing desktop support for PC’s, Laptops, Microsoft Surface Pro’s and mobile devices.
· Supporting Windows Hyper-V and VMWare VSphere virtualization technologies.
· Supporting Windows Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
· Handling network switches, including ability to TELNET into a switch, conduct basic trouble shooting, and accomplish packet captures using Wire Shark or other software.
· Handling inventory and data warehousing.

Candidates should also have knowledge of:

· Network storage including basic and advanced configuration of HPE MSA storage units and shelves, and provisional storage in a Windows Hyper-V cluster environment using iSCSI.
· Data backup and operation restoration utilizing BackupExec 15.x, 16.x and 20.x software.
· IP Telephony, CISCO CUCM, and CUC.

Applicants with a Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with concentration in computer or management information are preferred. Attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with a strong work ethic are required. Candidates must have the interest and ability to learn new skills. Education above the high school level in an accredited institution may be substituted for a

portion of the applicants’ general and/or specialized experience. The individual must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Vonna Campbell, Director of Human Resources, via email at:
EmploymentPAE@fd.org
or by regular mail to 601 Walnut Street, Suite 540 West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. The application process will include testing of technical skills. Candidates will be interviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Salary will be based on years of experience consistent with federal guidelines and regulations. Kindly note that the filling of this position will be subject to the funding restrictions and approval of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

The Federal Community Defender Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Corner Bench and Table For Sale

----- Forwarded message -----
From: Ivan Bird
b1rdsi@yahoo.com


Corner Bench and Table For Sale

I have a very nice corner bench and table set.
Seats lift up for some additional storage.
Must be picked up in Independence.
or
If delivery needed, will be additional cost depending on destination.

Price is $100.00    

Call 816-769-5852
or email
b1rdsi@yahoo.com

Ivan L. Bird

1/4 Inch Impact Driver For Sale

----- Forwarded message -----
From: Ivan Bird
b1rdsi@yahoo.com


1/4 Inch Impact Driver For Sale

I have a very nearly new Ryobi 1/4 inch impact driver.
It works great and has very little use.
In fact, the battery has only been recharged once.

Part of the Ryobi 18V ONE + system where the 18V battery will fit a number of different Ryobi tools.
Comes with the battery and charger.

Price is $40

Call 816-769-5852
or email
b1rdsi@yahoo.com

Ivan L. Bird

Formal Dinnerware (Fine China) For Sale

----- Forwarded message -----
From: Jack Maybee
jack-pam522@live.com


Formal Dinnerware (Fine China) For Sale

Complete Place Settings for 10 to include dinner plate, salad plate, cup and saucer.
Additional Serving pieces include large vegetable bowl, gravy boat, oval serving bowl, butter dish, and covered casserole dish.  Dishwasher safe. Excellent Condition. 
Pattern is “Lovelace” by Crown Victoria, Fine China ~ See Attached Photos

$150.00 for All...

Interested
Contact Pam Maybee:
816-228-1928

For Sale: 2 Older Executive Style Wooden Desks

From: Whipple Law Firm
dww@whiplaw.com


For Sale: 2 Older Executive Style Wooden Desks

I have 2 large solid wood older executive style desks that I no longer need.

One is 80”x 35” x 30”. It is in very good shape. I am asking $250 for it or best offer.

The other is 65"x 35"x 30". It is in good shape also, but is missing several handles on the pull out drawers. I am asking $100 or best offer.

Both are sunset/autumn maple color. If you would like to see pictures of either or both desks, let me know and I can email those to you. Or if you want to see them, I can show them to you.

Both are very large and heavy and you will need help moving them.

Call David
816-842-6411

Update on the "unpardonable sin" of bitterness

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Dwight Burford
dpburford@all4liberty.net


Update on the "unpardonable sin" of bitterness

Dear Family and Friends,
In reply to my October 9, 2019 email on bitterness, someone challenged my referring to bitterness as an unpardonable sin (see original Oct. 9 email below).

My reply (edited here) went something like the following: It would seem logical that the greatest punishment would be affixed to breaking the greatest commandment(s). It does not seem reasonable that the greatest punishment would be affixed to any lesser crime than the greatest crime which comes of breaking the greatest commandment(s). Can we not then conclude that if there is an unpardonable sin it must be associated with not loving God with our whole beings or loving each other as ourselves – i.e. the two great commandments (Matthew 22:35-39)? Hence Matthew 6:16.

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, who trespass against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your heavenly Father forgive you your trespasses.”

Over the last six months or so the Lord has been leading me into a more complete understanding of the unpardonable sin and why those who choose bitterness over God’s love separate themselves from His Holy Spirit (e.g. Jude 1:17-19). In particular, those who choose to abide in bitterness rather than God’s love once He has revealed His love to them by the Holy Ghost, fail His grace (Hebrews 12:15). For God is love, not bitterness. Thus those who allow the root of bitterness to take hold in their hearts, defile themselves because they live contrary to God’s very nature and His two great commands. Yes, there are other ways people speak blasphemy against the Holy Ghost once they’ve known God’s light and love. But bitterness and its fruit of thorns and thistles (Hebrews 6:8) springing forth from a root of bitterness (as described in Hebrews 12:15) causes many to depart from the Spirit of the living God. To put it plainly, Jesus stated that our Heavenly Father will not forgive us if we do not forgive each other (Matthew 6:16). Clearly an unwillingness to forgive is portrayed in the scripture as unpardonable by God.

Hope this helps,
Dwight Burford

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October 9 email

The October 8, 2019, message in a series of sermons by Pastor Jeff Schreve linked below is an insightful and helpful lesson on this insidious beast, bitterness, and how to be freed from it:

https://www.fromhisheart.org/series/life-goes-on-how-to-face-a-new-normal/Radio

Please take time to listen to the message. It helps explain why bitterness defiles many and keeps them from seeing the Lord in their lives.[1]

Ultimately, bitterness is an “unpardonable” sin before God – should one die in the hardness and deceitfulness of bitterness toward the Lord and His body, the church.[2]

Why? God is love,[3] and He created us in His image and likeness.[4] To be bitter toward God or others, then, is to live in opposition to God’s very nature, to live contrary to His very image and likeness of light and love.
Bitterness goes against the very teachings of Jesus Christ, which are ultimately to love one another.[5] Thus, to harbor bitterness within ourselves against another is to contradict His teachings and strive against His ministry and that of the Holy Spirit by whom He baptizes His church to fill each member with His love.[6]

Remember, the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us (i.e. by the Comforter, who is His Spirit of truth).[7] Therefore, to speak bitterly of another is to speak against or contrary to the Spirit of God, who speaks otherwise of each member.

In a word, bitterness is blasphemy against the Spirit of God and His temple, the church.[8] For the Spirit of God moves in us to pray for one another, and to minister to each other’s needs, [9] not to think or to speak evil of one another.[10]
But is not this vile world filled with innumerable reasons to be bitter? How then can we then be freed from bitterness? Remember the cross of Jesus Christ and forgive for His sake.[11] Forgive – the person or circumstance which has caused you to be bitter – in the person of Jesus Christ, “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us.”[12]

In other words, walk after the Spirit, not after this world.[13] Live as new creatures in Christ, having been created anew in God’s image of light and love through Jesus Christ.[14] Live according to His commandments while focusing on the two great commandment

Love,
Dwight Burford



[1] Hebrews 12:14,15
[2] cf. I Corinthians 6:18 with I Corinthians 12:12-27 & I John 5:16-21
[3] I John 4:8,16
[4] Genesis 1:27-29
[5] e.g. Matthew 5, esp. 45-50 with John 13:34,35, 15:12-14 & I John 3:18-24
[6] Acts 2 with Mark 1:1-13
[7] Romans 5:5 with John 14:16,17,26
[8] I Corinthians 3:16-17 & 6:19,20
[9] Romans 8:26,27 & I Peter 1:22-25 with I Thessalonians 4:7-9 & Galatians 5:22-26
[10] Romans 12:1-21
[11] Ephesians 4:32
[12] II Corinthians 2:10-11
[13] Galatians 5:14-26 with Romans 8:1-39
[14] cf. II Corinthians 5:14-21 with I Corinthians 3:3