Reciting the Oracle |
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CEOMinister, Reciter, Mr. Christopher C. AlsruheCONTACT INFOMobile: 410.790-5175Send email to this ministry World Wide Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/recitingtheoracle 1240 Narcissus Avenue Baltimore 21237 Maryland United States Our denomination/churchPresbyterianAffiliation1. Good News Jail and Prison Ministry since 2008This ministry is listed in categories:1. Assistance for prison ministries2. Meetings, seminars, crusades 3. One-man ministries Status: Member Joined: 8 Mar 2009 Updated: 1 Jul 2009 |
Who We AreThe seeds of the ministry began in 1975 or 1976, and came to fruition unexpectedly in 2005. Reciting the Oracle (RTO) is a ministry primarily of reciting the Word of God without comment, letting God speak for Himself from His Word. Chris recites James, 1 John, Jonah, Job 1 & 2, and a condensed version of Romans 1 - 8 (9).Our VisionThe vision of RTO is to present the Word of God without comment, allowing God to speak directly through His Word rather than through human commentary. Evangelical Bible studies are a secondary ministry of RTO and are limited to the jail/prison venue.Types Of ActivityRTO recites books of the Bible dramatically (often in costume) and, in the jail/prison venue, leads Bible studies and Gospel presentations. RTO seeks to do no more than this. The translation used is similar to a popular formal translation on the market, but Chris has retranslated as deemed necessary for more literal accuracy and greater impact in an oral setting.LocationRTO currently ministers every Tuesday evening in the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis, MD. Chris spends 3 to 4 weeks with each cell block assigned by the Good News chaplain. Recitals, sharing of the Gospel, and Gospel-based studies on the books recited are regularly provided.Our magazine (newsletter)RTO does not have a current newsletter. The Web site contains past, present, and future information, such as annual reports, doctrinal statement, past and upcoming recitals, press releases, promotional videos, etc. A newsletter will be started once financial support is being raised.Books we have publishedI hope one day to write a book on how the Gospel of Jesus Christ isn't simply about "getting saved," but how it is the cause and sustaining of all reality, that it is the very eternal heart of God, not simply a plan God came up with, how it should be the motivation and director of all our decisions in life, that it is the only revelation and wisdom God has given, that it is the ultimate conforming to the image of Christ, and so on.About Our Prison MinistryRTO also seeks to promote the benefits of oral tradition in our textbook culture.Support InChris appreciates prayer regarding the direction of RTO. The ministry has become primarily a jail/prison ministry, for which Chris is delighted. But the ministry needs financial support which would either come from recitals at churches, retreats, etc., or by raising financial support.Ministry EventsNo upcoming events listed at INPM Calendar of Events. |