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I would like to welcome you to this wonderful Computer Ministry
of Calvary Chapel. The Calvary Chapel Network is designed to
connect Calvary Chapel and affiliate churches for fellowship
and information exchange as well as provide Calvary Chapel
Mission and ministry needs to the world. Although this is a
ministry of Calvary Chapel, all Christians/non-Christians are
encouraged to fellowship In-The-Love-Of-Christ here on CalvaryNet.
If you do not know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour, it is
our hope and prayer that after seeing the Love of Christ through
the Christians on CalvaryNet, and seeing The Word of God presented,
that you will ask Jesus to come into your life.. into your heart...
and receive the promise of eternal life.
CalvaryNet is monitored regarding brother to brother relations as
well as content, intent, and scriptural reference of the messages
posted. There are a few guidelines that outline expected behaviors
of the users here on CalvaryNet, and such should have been made
available to you for reading prior to your access on CalvaryNet.
This may have been in the form of a BBS Bulletin, or an
introductory screen before accessing the actual message base
{conferences}. Most of the guidelines that will affect the general
user are located in the CCPOLICY.TXT file, but there are other
outlined expectancies for both user and sysops {system operators of
a bbs} in the CC-ADMIN.TXT and CC-SYSOP.TXT files.
In addition to the CCPOLICY.TXT file, many conferences will have
specific "content oriented" guidelines. These conference specific
guidelines will be made available to you on a regular basis from
within that conference itself. These "conference specific
guidelines" will be presented automatically each month in their
respective conferences.
CalvaryNet is monitored by the Network Administrator as well as
the sysops of each respective Calvary Chapel BBS. The Network
Administrator receives input from the pastors and sysops on
CalvaryNet, and then after much prayer, directs the results from
any Administrative talks to conform to CalvaryNet's structure and
focus and the Spiritual leading of Pastor Ralph Wood. This may
not always be democratic in nature, but it will always be open to
how the Holy Spirit leads the Network Administrator and founder
of CalvaryNet. God has richly blessed this ministry for Calvary
Chapel, and prayer regarding network decisions and focus are
always encouraged.
If you have difficulty navigating around on the BBS you are in
contact with, you are generally given a menu of choices which has
an option to "C"omment to the SYSOP. That will allow you to
leave a message directly to the individual that runs that system
for help/assistance.
It is a wonderful blessing to have the Body of Christ communicating
here on CalvaryNet. This is a place where you can come and share
the Gospel, fellowship with other believers, and to receive and
exchange information. Interaction with the Pastors of Calvary
Chapel in CC-SUPPORT is also a blessing.
But! Just who is John and Kara Scudder?
A little about WHO John and Kara Scudder are...
I am John Scudder.. alias John B. Scudder, alias John Brookfield
Scudder.. alias Sysop of The Shepherd's Flock Family Christian BBS
in Oceanside and Administrator of CalvaryNet
A little about my wife and I, then a little about my rabbits...
I am married to Kara. I start out with this because we are "one",
and so.. heh heh.. when I talk about myself, I just HAVE to mention
her.. my special wife {and only wife :} of 7.4 years. We met at
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, where I dropped my NEW Bible in front of
her. I explained that I was so excited about the resources in that
particular Bible that I dropped it.. heh heh. I showed her what I
was talking about, and opened it up (randomly) to the Song of
Solomon.. where the beginning outline presented a sequence of
events that occur when "falling in Love" {WOW!}. I showed her where
it mentioned "Falling in Love/courtship", then "United in
Love/Wedding", "Struggling in Love/Problem", and finally, "Growing
in Love/progress". We were married 1.5 years later in he parents
Lutheran Church.
Kara and I are Registered Nurses, working in ICU and ICCU
(Intensive Care Unit and Intensive Cardiac Care Unit) areas in
Orange County (California) hospitals. We love our work, and share
with each other daily our evenings events. We work 12 hour night
shifts, and travel approximately 70 miles each way to and from
work. We love the drive.. and due to the excellent pricing and
weather in Oceanside California, we would not have it any other
way. There are "days" we ponder moving closer to work.. GRIN..
but.. all in all.. we are so appreciative of the Blessings the Lord
has bestowed on us that the drive is not appreciable.
We originally lived in an appartment in Garden Grove Calif. (where
we initiated The Shepherd's Flock Family Christian BBS Ministry of
Calvary Chapel), and after a few years, moved to our condo in
Irvine Calif. 3 Years later, we again moved a new home in
Oceanside Calif. The Shepherd's Flock Family BBS was started for
the Calvary Chapel users at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and for any
one else in the community that wanted to "log on". With each move,
this Calvary Chapel Ministry grew.. expanded, and was blessed of
the Lord. We have provided Christian files, games, and forum,
where "fellowship in the love of Christ and respect for each other"
was the main focus. This CalvaryNet ministry has been a blessing to
Kara and I, and we are honored that the Lord has allowed us to
serve in this capacity. CalvaryNet is and will always be FREE. It
is setup so that it is completely free to the public, and supported
solely by the blessings that God bestows on the BBS Sysops. No
money is ever requested for access to CalvaryNet or general use on
a Calvary Chapel BBS. Some BBS systems to require a fee for
*additional* services other than CalvaryNet usage, but CalvaryNet
itself is always freely accessed.
John and Kara.. in the Lord..
Kara came to know Jesus in her teens' and I have known the Lord all
my life. I have attended Calvary Chapel for over 16 years (the
first 5 years intermittently). We Love the Lord and incorporate
Him in our daily lives, with prayer, Bible sharing, and in loving
each other as Christ Loves the Church, and gave Himself for it. I
have the BEST Wife, but others who love their wives as Christ loves
the Church will argue that they have the best wife {smile}. We
love meeting brothers and sisters for fellowship and fun whenever
our busy schedule permits.
Now.. the Rabbits... heh heh.. we have two.. Thumper. and.. Betsy.
Thumper Bunny is white with a light brown spots in all the cutest
of areas. Holland Lop. He is so beautiful.. and his sister..
Betsy Bunny, is Black with white spots in all the cute areas too.
Betsy is a mix of something or another.. and.. we have been told
that they both look like they should be in a Palace... heh heh.
They keep themselves very clean. Rabits are wonderful pets, and
are very territorial when it comes to "going to the bathroom".
They only urinate one place, and defecate in another.. neat little
droplets of raisin shaped nutrient rich black balls. If they
starve, they can actually eat their own "dodo" and get just as high
a nutrient intake as they would from their own food. Sometimes..
ya live and learn eh?
I don't recommend anyone trying this at home.. :)
Rabbits can stay in a cage, or can be "let loose" if watched. They
like to chew, so watching them is a must.. cords.. etc.. can be
"nice targets". However, ours are well maintained, and we can
"trust" Thumper out for long periods of time without worry. Betsy
is younger, and requires more supervision. You can leave for a
week or so as long as you have their water bottles filled and have
a couple of food log roles in the cage.. they are very self
maintaining. A cool environment is a must. PERFECT PETS!
Your servants in Christ..
John Scudder and Kara Scudder
Administrator: Calvary Chapel Computer Ministries: CalvaryNet
Internet: *NOTE NEW ADDRESS* john.scudder@kandy.com
CalvaryNet Information WorldWide: 1-800-280-9995
BBS: 619-630-7437 VOICE (24 hr info): 619-630-0340
http://www.khouse.org/calvarynet
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