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Evil is hunting us, we need a fellowship to protect us...
In the book "Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien, there is a chapter entitled, "The Council of Elrond." In this chapter, men, dwarves, elves and hobbits are sitting around a table to decide the fate of the ring of power that has fallen into their possession. Evil has already been hunting for the Hobbit, Frodo Baggins, who inherited the magic ring from his eccentric uncle, Bilbo. Frodo and his companions from the Shire have sought protection and retreat in the Elven Kingdom, where Elrond the chief elf has offered them sanctuary. Retreat and sanctuary are only temporary though, for they all know the evil black riders will not be held at bay for long. Sauron, the dark lord of Mordor desires to rule Middle-Earth and enslave its people forever. At this council, nine are chosen to comprise the band of brothers known as the "Fellowship of the Ring." Already Sauron is using the evil eye and his dark powers to sense any movement from the small band as they travel on their mission. He will do whatever it takes to capture the gold ring forged in the fires of Mount Doom and use it to conquer Middle-Earth. This group of friends must protect and help one another, while they venture deep into the heart of Sauron's territory. Their mission: battle evil itself and destroy the ring to achieve victory not only for themselves, but for all of Middle-Earth.
Like Frodo, Sam, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn, and the others we are in a struggle of epic proportions. Like them we must find protection in a band of brothers...A fellowship of the heart, because we too are being hunted by evil. This is the purpose of Rescued Heart Ministries. Our hope is that through our ministry you will come to understand these four things:
1. We live in a much larger story than we see with our natural eyes. (2 Corinthians 4:18)
2. We have an assigned task. (Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-20)
3. We are being hunted by Evil. (1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18)
4. We Must have a fellowship to protect us. (1 John 4:11-12)
Rescued Heart ministries takes its message from these books by John Eldredge, "Wild at Heart," "The Way of the Wild Heart," and "Captivating" (written with his wife Stacey Eldredge).
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