Program 63: A Visit With Renate

In April, 2002, Renate came from Germany to tour the outreach centers for blind people throughout the United States. While visiting St. Louis, she

shares her story during the monthly meal at All Nations Christian Blind Outreach. Though angry with God when she lost her sight at the age of 19,

Renate shares how God has helped her to build a life filled with work, friends, her guide dog, her family, and service to Him.

Program 62: Faith Matters In Ethiopia

Pastor Dave has traveled to Ethiopia. There, he introduces us to Tesfaye Deriba, a blind missionary and founder of Operation Mission for the

Visually Impaired of Ethiopia (Omvie). Tesfaye shares his story, talking about his desire to share the love of Jesus Christ with the blind people of

Ethiopia. Through the efforts of Omvie, a a job-training center and library are being built in Addis Ababa.

Music used: Ethiopian praise and worship music

Program 61: A Confusion Of Standards, or Thinking about perfection

Cecilia and Pastor, forgetting for the moment that they are supposed to be recording a program, get into a disagreement over the wording of a promo.

This leads to a much friendlier discussion about what it means to be perfect. We look at what the Bible says about being perfect, and share some

thoughts about dealing with our own imperfections as well as those of others.

Program 60: Have Patience

As Cecilia impatiently waits for an important phone call, Pastor Dave shares some thoughts on being patient. We learn that impatience leads to

grumbling. Some ideas for dealing with other people in a patient manner are also discussed, as is the idea of shielding emotions so as not to easily

hurt or be hurt by others.

Music: Give Thanks

Cecilia and Pastor Dave talk about the difference between hearing and listening. They discuss the concept of silence, speculating on why so many blind people are not comfortable with silence. Cecilia then explains the

idea of active listening, showing some correct and not-so-correct ways to listen to someone else.

Music: Sound Of Silence, Simon and Garfunkel

Listen, The Faithful Servants blind outreach choir of St. Louis

Aggressive

Mr. Milktoast and Miss Hotcakes start things off by introducing the topic. Mr. Milktoast can't seem to get one sentence out without apologizing for it, while Miss Hotcakes thinks the world owes her everything. Then, Pastor

Dave shares the story of the blind man who cried out for Jesus' help. Later, Pastor Dave is faced with a very interesting job interview, while Cecilia deals with a guy who thinks everything in life is an emergency. Finally, the two gather around a lunch table to discuss their morning's events.

Music: Seek Ye First, Dave Andrus and Cecilia Lee

Humble Yourself, Dave Andrus and Cecilia Lee

Journey Home, Laurel Jean

Cecilia begins by talking about the mission in which she and Pastor Dave work. She then turns things over to Pastor Dave who preaches a wonderful sermon on the story of the dry bones as recorded in the book of Ezekiel.

Are there ever times when we are stuck in the middle of a valley of dry bones? If so, what can we do about it? Is there a way to make dead, dry bones come to life?

Music: Song Of The Holy Spirit, Laurel Jean

Cecilia and Pastor Dave share the Easter celebration with their Faith Matters friends. The story of Easter leads them to a discussion of daily Bible study. Is it really necessary to study the Bible every single day? You might be surprised at the answer to this question.

Music: He's Alive, Don Francisco

During this program, first aired on Holy Thursday, Cecilia and Pastor Dave share the story of what took place in the hours before Jesus Christ's death. Christ's friends betrayed him, denied him, abandoned him, yet he forgave them, just as he forgives us. Even knowing what Jesus did for us, we often find it hard to forgive others. Pastor Dave and Cecilia share some of their own experiences and thoughts as, making clear the fact that, just

as Jesus forgave, he also helps us to forgive.

Music: The Lamb, Dave Andrus and Cecilia Lee