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Joining Hands Free Church

BradMandell — 2008-09-20T11:25:48Z

ADOPT Joining Hands of Rochester

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Joining Hands Free Church

JackPorcello — 2008-04-15T10:34:01Z

Renamed to "Joining Hands of Rochester"

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- \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.ourfellowship.org/]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|Rochester, NY\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''See Also'''\|\| - \|\|http://www.ourfellowship.org/meetings.html\|\| - - At Joining Hands Ministries and Our Fellowship we believe that we should take control of our lives and live them to the fullest, thus achieving in life all we are capable of. - - By following this basic principle we can learn to accept responsibility for our actions, throw off the bondage of destructive behavior and legalistic beliefs, and have abundant life by constantly improving and growing both as individuals and a community. - - We emphasize building relationships with one another at our meetings. - - Our meetings are discussion groups facilitated by the ["Rev. Dr. Jack Porcello" Rev. Dr. Jack Porcello], and are meant to encourage and edify all of us. - - We believe that this leads to an understanding of: - - Free Will - without the freedom to choose our life's direction, we have no ability to make the right choices and truly improve ourselves. The choice to do that which will lead to abundant living, and the decision to do it, allows us to advance ourselves and better our lives. But first we must make the choice, and act upon it. - - Self reliance - when we are able to provide for ourselves, we develop a sense of dignity and self respect. Once we have self respect, we are better able to accept and respect one another. If we are reliant on others, or on society, we become enslaved and a burden. Self reliance leads to true freedom. - - Personal responsibility - accepting the responsibility of our life choices empowers us to make the right decisions for our lives and for the betterment of our society. Directing responsibility away from ourselves, and blaming others, society, or our situation, makes us dependent, as does the belief that belonging to a specific religion gives us a pass on responsibility. Once we take responsibility, we are truly free to make the best choices to better ourselves and society. Our lives are no longer defined by the actions or beliefs of others, but solely by our own. - - Informal fellowship - a fellowship that does not depend upon sensationalism or supernatural experience is a fellowship that is built upon true relationships. Taking the emphasis off of special effects and expensive presentation leads to more concern for one another. Unreasonable and unrealistic expectations creates an environment of irresponsibility and deception. Rational discussion leads to understanding, acceptance, celebration of differences, and fulfilled lives. - - - Our Goals - As we live abundant lives we will not be compelled by contention and jealousy. This will lead to respect and love for others, and that love will be manifested in practical ways. We encourage personal and family responsibility and the strengthening of society. - - We don't get involved in "hot-button" issues or political activism. Morality should not be mandated politically. It should be a personal matter. - - Joining Hands Ministries is not supernatural experiences or emotional highs. It is exercise of the love we have for each other. - - [[Comments]]	+ #redirect Joining Hands of Rochester

Joining Hands Free Church

JackPorcello — 2007-11-23T12:49:22Z

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- By following this basic principle we can learn to accept responsibility for our actions, throw off the bondage of destructive behavior and legalistic beliefs, and have abundant life by constantly improving and growing in faith and love.	+ By following this basic principle we can learn to accept responsibility for our actions, throw off the bondage of destructive behavior and legalistic beliefs, and have abundant life by constantly improving and growing both as individuals and a community.

Joining Hands Free Church

JackPorcello — 2007-11-16T01:15:44Z

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- Our meetings are meant to encourage and edify all of us.	+ Our meetings are discussion groups facilitated by the ["Rev. Dr. Jack Porcello" Rev. Dr. Jack Porcello], and are meant to encourage and edify all of us.

Joining Hands Free Church

JackPorcello — 2007-11-16T01:10:28Z

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JackPorcello — 2007-11-16T01:10:08Z

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Joining Hands Free Church

JackPorcello — 2007-11-16T01:09:46Z

updated to reflect new web site info

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- There are four pillars of the doctrine of Joining Hands:	+ At Joining Hands Ministries and Our Fellowship we believe that we should take control of our lives and live them to the fullest, thus achieving in life all we are capable of.
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- Free Will - without the freedom to choose our life's direction, we have no ability to truly improve ourselves. The choice to do that which will lead to abundant living, and the decision to do it, will lead to advancement and betterment. - - Self reliance - when we are able to provide for ourselves, we develope a sense of dignity and self respect. Once we have self respect, we - - Personal responsibility - accepting the responsibility of our life choices empowers us to make the right decisions for our lives and for the betterment of our society. Directing responsibility away from ourselves, blaming others, society, or our situation, makes us dependent.	+ By following this basic principle we can learn to accept responsibility for our actions, throw off the bondage of destructive behavior and legalistic beliefs, and have abundant life by constantly improving and growing in faith and love.
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- Informal fellowship - a church that does not depend upon sensationalism or supernatural experience is a church that is built upon true relationships. Less concern for special effects and expensive presentation leads to more concern for one another.	+ We emphasize building relationships with one another at our meetings.
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- Joining Hands Ministry promotes free will, responsible action, considerate behavior, and the premise that if everyone contributes something to society, society will be much better off, and we will all have a better sense of self.	+ Our meetings are meant to encourage and edify all of us.
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- Our Purpose	+ We believe that this leads to an understanding of:
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- The purpose of Joining Hands/Our Fellowship Ministries is: "To promote a life of faith, the evidence of which is being self reliant, demonstrating consideration, acting responsibly, and contributing to society." [[Comments]]	+ Free Will - without the freedom to choose our life's direction, we have no ability to make the right choices and truly improve ourselves. The choice to do that which will lead to abundant living, and the decision to do it, allows us to advance ourselves and better our lives. But first we must make the choice, and act upon it. + + Self reliance - when we are able to provide for ourselves, we develop a sense of dignity and self respect. Once we have self respect, we are better able to accept and respect one another. If we are reliant on others, or on society, we become enslaved and a burden. Self reliance leads to true freedom. + + Personal responsibility - accepting the responsibility of our life choices empowers us to make the right decisions for our lives and for the betterment of our society. Directing responsibility away from ourselves, and blaming others, society, or our situation, makes us dependent, as does the belief that belonging to a specific religion gives us a pass on responsibility. Once we take responsibility, we are truly free to make the best choices to better ourselves and society. Our lives are no longer defined by the actions or beliefs of others, but solely by our own. + + Informal fellowship - a fellowship that does not depend upon sensationalism or supernatural experience is a fellowship that is built upon true relationships. Taking the emphasis off of special effects and expensive presentation leads to more concern for one another. Unreasonable and unrealistic expectations creates an environment of irresponsibility and deception. Rational discussion leads to understanding, acceptance, celebration of differences, and fulfilled lives. + + + Our Goals + As we live abundant lives we will not be compelled by contention and jealousy. This will lead to respect and love for others, and that love will be manifested in practical ways. We encourage personal and family responsibility and the strengthening of society. + + We don't get involved in "hot-button" issues or political activism. Morality should not be mandated politically. It should be a personal matter. + + Joining Hands Ministries is not supernatural experiences or emotional highs. It is exercise of the love we have for each other. + + [[Comments]]

Joining Hands Free Church

JackPorcello — 2006-04-07T14:50:55Z

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- Free Will - without the freedom to choose our life's direction, we - have no ability to truly improve ourselves. The choice to do that - which will lead to abundant living, and the decision to do it, will - lead to advancement and betterment.	+ Free Will - without the freedom to choose our life's direction, we have no ability to truly improve ourselves. The choice to do that which will lead to abundant living, and the decision to do it, will lead to advancement and betterment.
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- Self reliance - when we are able to provide for ourselves, we develope - a sense of dignity and self respect. Once we have self respect, we	+ Self reliance - when we are able to provide for ourselves, we develope a sense of dignity and self respect. Once we have self respect, we
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- Personal responsibility - accepting the responsibility of our life - choices empowers us to make the right decisions for our lives and - for the betterment of our society. Directing responsibility away - from ourselves, blaming others, society, or our situation, makes us - dependent.	+ Personal responsibility - accepting the responsibility of our life choices empowers us to make the right decisions for our lives and for the betterment of our society. Directing responsibility away from ourselves, blaming others, society, or our situation, makes us dependent.
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- Informal fellowship - a church that does not depend upon sensationalism - or supernatural experience is a church that is built upon true - relationships. Less concern for special effects and expensive - presentation leads to more concern for one another.	+ Informal fellowship - a church that does not depend upon sensationalism or supernatural experience is a church that is built upon true relationships. Less concern for special effects and expensive presentation leads to more concern for one another.
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- Joining Hands Ministry promotes free will, responsible - action, considerate behavior, and the premise that if everyone contributes - something to society, society will be much better off, and we will all - have a better sense of self.	+ Joining Hands Ministry promotes free will, responsible action, considerate behavior, and the premise that if everyone contributes something to society, society will be much better off, and we will all have a better sense of self.
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- The purpose of Joining Hands/Our Fellowship Ministries is: - "To promote a life of faith, the evidence of which is being self reliant, demonstrating consideration, acting responsibly, and contributing to society." - [[Comments]]	+ The purpose of Joining Hands/Our Fellowship Ministries is: "To promote a life of faith, the evidence of which is being self reliant, demonstrating consideration, acting responsibly, and contributing to society." [[Comments]]

Joining Hands Free Church

JackPorcello — 2006-04-07T14:49:58Z

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	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.ourfellowship.org/]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|Rochester, NY\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''See Also'''\|\| + \|\|links to other pages, on or off ROCwiki\|\| + + There are four pillars of the doctrine of Joining Hands: + + Free Will - without the freedom to choose our life's direction, we + have no ability to truly improve ourselves. The choice to do that + which will lead to abundant living, and the decision to do it, will + lead to advancement and betterment. + + Self reliance - when we are able to provide for ourselves, we develope + a sense of dignity and self respect. Once we have self respect, we + + Personal responsibility - accepting the responsibility of our life + choices empowers us to make the right decisions for our lives and + for the betterment of our society. Directing responsibility away + from ourselves, blaming others, society, or our situation, makes us + dependent. + + Informal fellowship - a church that does not depend upon sensationalism + or supernatural experience is a church that is built upon true + relationships. Less concern for special effects and expensive + presentation leads to more concern for one another. + + Joining Hands Ministry promotes free will, responsible + action, considerate behavior, and the premise that if everyone contributes + something to society, society will be much better off, and we will all + have a better sense of self. + + Our Purpose + + The purpose of Joining Hands/Our Fellowship Ministries is: + "To promote a life of faith, the evidence of which is being self reliant, demonstrating consideration, acting responsibly, and contributing to society." + [[Comments]]