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The Holy Bible
We believe in the verbal inspiration of the original text of the Holy Scripture, both the Old and New Testaments; and we are committed to the sufficiency of Scripture as our final authority for faith and practice
(2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:23-25).
The Trinity
We believe in one God revealed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
(Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 17).
God the Father
We believe God the Father is the almighty creator of heaven and earth
(Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:11; Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 115:15; Acts 14:15).
God the Son
We believe Jesus Christ of Nazareth is God come in the flesh, that He was born of a virgin, and He is both fully God and fully human
(Luke 1:26-28; John 14:1-3; Acts 2:36, 3:14-15; Ephesians 1:3-15; Philippians 2:5-12; 1 John 4:2).
God the Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity; whose purpose in the redemption is to convict us of sin, regenerate our dead hearts, guide us into understanding the Scriptures, transform us into the image of Christ, empower us for ministry and service, and disperse spiritual gifts as He wills. We believe all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit as recorded in Scripture are valid in the Church today
(John 16:8–11; 2 Corinthians 3:6; 1 Corinthians 12:12–14; Romans 8:9).
We believe all human beings, in their natural state, are sinners - lost, undone, without hope, and without God
(Romans 3:19-23; Galatians 3:22; Ephesians 2:1-3,12).
Jesus' Death
We believe Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate and died in our place for the forgiveness of our sins. He received from God the wrath our sins incurred so we could be justified and enter God's new creation
(Acts 4:12; Romans 4:1-9, 5:1-11, Ephesians 1:3-15; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
Jesus' Resurrection
We believe Jesus Christ rose from the dead physically and literally and lives today as the Lord over all creation
(Luke 24:39-43; John 20:24-29; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15).
Jesus' Ascension
We believe Jesus Christ ascended to the right hand of the Father and is now making intercession for us
(John 14:1-6; Acts 1, Romans 8:34; Hebrews 6:19-20, 7:25).
Jesus' Second Coming
We believe Jesus Christ will return to the earth visibly and bodily to raise the dead, to judge, and to recreate the heavens and the earth.
(John 14:3; Acts 1:10-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2 Peter 3:11-13; Revelation 21)
We believe God saves by his gracious actions and not by human works. In response to God's grace, we turn from our sin and by faith turn to Christ in order to receive God's free gift of eternal life
(Acts 3:19-20; Romans 3:23-25, 10:9-10; Ephesians 1:3-7, 2:8-10).
Local Church
We believe the local church is a community of believers baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit; who assemble to worship, minister as the Holy Spirit leads, and carry forth the Great Commission
(Matthew 16:18, 28:19-20; Acts 2:40-47, 20:28; Ephesians 5:22-32, 3:10; 1 Timothy 3:15).
The Lord's Supper
We believe the Lord's Supper (communion) represents our redemption. It is a memorial of the sufferings and death of Christ and a token of love and the union we have with Christ and one another
(Luke 22:13-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30).
Water Baptism
We believe water baptism signifies entrance into the household of faith. It is a symbol of death to self and new birth in Christ, representing repentance and inner cleansing from sin. It is an act of obedience for those who put their faith in Christ
(Matthew 3:15-16, 28:19-20; Acts 8:38; Romans 6:1-4).
Spirit Baptism
We believe that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a separate and subsequent experience of the Spirit. This initial filling of the Holy Spirit is often a conscious experience for those who have come to Christ and may be accompanied by speaking in tongues
(Matthew 3:11; Luke 11:13; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:4-8, 2:4, 38-39; 10:44-47; 19:1-6, Ephesians 5:18).
Standard of Conduct
We believe Christians should seek to be in the world but not of the world and to set standards of conduct, which exalt our Lord and His Church as the Holy Spirit guides and directs. We believe the fruit of the Spirit should be evident in the life of the believer
(John 17:11-19, Romans 12:1-3; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Galatians 6:14; Ephesians 5:11; Colossians 3:17).
Priesthood of Believers
We believe each believer is a priest before God and has direct access to the Father through the Lord Jesus by the Holy Spirit. Each person must believe, be baptized, obey, and answer to his Creator for himself
(1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6).
Government of the Church
We believe that the Church should be governed by delegated authorities who are the elders, including the pastor. The elders may, in the spirit of love, discipline any member who departs from the Statement of Faith of this community of believers
(Acts 14:23, 20:17, 28; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Timothy 3:1-7).
We believe eternal punishment awaits unbelievers and eternal life with Christ is the reward for believers
(Matthew 25:34, 41, 46; Luke 16:19-31; John 14:1-3; Revelation 20:11-15).
Marriage and Family
We believe in the sanctity of marriage and in God's order for the family. God has given the husband authority and responsibility as head of his household. The husband is to love, protect, and provide for his family as Christ loves the Church; the wife is to love and submit to her husband as unto the Lord; and children are to obey their parents. We believe marriage is a lifetime covenant between one man and one woman. One's gender (male or female) is defined by God at conception and revealed at birth
(Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-25, 6:1,4; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:32; 19:3-12; Luke 16:18; 1 Peter 3:1-7).
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Livingston Kite Festival
The third annual Livingston Kite Festival is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 6 at Livingston Middle School, 101 F St. in Livingston. The event is free to the public and the first 500 kids will receive a free kite.
The event will also include a kite-building contest and safety demonstrations.

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Strategic university cooperations.
We bring innovations to life.
Taking personal mobility, translating it into innovations and reinventing it every day. Tackling this challenge takes a combination of diverse perspectives and skills – and it's something we at the BMW Group are good at. Moreover, when it comes to learning from others, being open to surprises and forging new pathways, good universities are the perfect place to start.
This realisation is at the heart of the BMW Group's long tradition of university collaborations, with joint activities including talent development programmes and research projects exploring technological, business and social questions for the future.
Connecting and shaping different worlds: The BMW Group and its strategic university partners are committed to promoting science and education around the world. We work hand-in-hand to generate innovations over the long term.
Technical University Munich.
We give technology a hand.
Through the strategic partnership between the BMW Group and the Technical University Munich.
The Technical University Munich (TUM) is a leading German technical college with an excellent global network. The TUM and the BMW Group are linked by extremely long-standing collaborations. Our joint long-term research platform CAR@TUM has been conducting interdisciplinary research projects since 2007. The BMW Group is also a partner of the Technical University's UnternehmerTUM Centre for Innovation and Business Creation as well as a founding donor of the TUM University Foundation. Our close exchanges with TUM are enabled by numerous events as well as by collaborations with interns and diploma and doctoral students.
Technical University Munich.
Arcisstraße 21
80333 München
+49 (0)89 28901
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
We convert thoughts into actions.
With the strategic partnership between the BMW Group and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology.
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a major force in the research world, formed from the merger of the Karlsruhe University with the Karlsruhe Research Centre.
Since the winter semester of 2012/13, the Institute for Industrial Management and Industrial Production has offered a block course entitled "Supply Chain Management in the Automotive Industry". In addition, the BMW Group is a founding donor of the KIT Foundation and cooperates with the University on various forms of future talent development.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Kaiserstraße 12
76131 Karlsruhe
+49 (0)721 6080
RWTH Aachen University.
With the strategic cooperation between the BMW Group and the RWTH Aachen University. As a globally networked university, the RWTH Aachen University is one of the largest German technical universities. It is a very important strategic partner for us in working together on the future challenges of the automotive industry.
Regularly organized Techathons focused on practical and scientific issues combine the common research and talent development activities of the BMW Group and the RTWH Aachen University.
RWTH Aachen University.
Templergraben 55
52062 Aachen (home address)
52056 Aachen (postal address)
+49 (0)241 80-1
University of St. Gallen.
We set the tone.
With the partnership between the BMW Group and the University of St. Gallen.
As one of the world's leading European Business Schools, the University of St Gallen has a strong profile in the world of business management.
In 2011, the BMW Group and the University of St Gallen's Centre for Customer Insight established the Customer Foresight Centre, focusing on research into the practical aspects of marketing, product positioning and pricing. Collaborations are also of major importance for strategic talent management.
University of St. Gallen.
Dufourstrasse 50
9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
+41 71 224 21 11
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
We illuminate visions.
With the strategic cooperation between the BMW Group and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is considered one of the most prestigious technical universities in the world.
Since 2001, the BMW Group has been a member of the MIT Industrial Liaison Programme. Each year, an international internship initiative between the Institute and the BMW Group brings numerous MIT students to Munich.
Georgia Institute of Technology.
We operate seamless processes.
With the strategic partnership between the BMW Group and the Georgia Institute of Technology.
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is one of the USA's leading technical colleges, with several interdisciplinary research centres that consistently contribute vital research and innovation to America's government, industry, and business.
Georgia Tech also plays an important role in future talent development, especially at the BMW facility in Spartanburg.
Georgia Institute of Technology.
225 North Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30332, United States
+1 404-894-2000
Clemson University.
We keep an eye on speed.
With the strategic partnership between the BMW Group and Clemson University.
Clemson University (CU) in South Carolina is known for its automotive research and education. In 2003, the BMW Group became the co-founder of Clemson University's International Centre for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).
The two BMW endowed chairs for Automotive Engineering and Automotive Manufacturing are pivotal partners in joint research. The CU-ICAR signature programme, Deep Orange, takes each new class of Masters students through an accelerated product development process from market research to conceptual design through engineering to prototype build of a vehicle, sponsored by varying OEMs.
The BMW Group and Clemson University also cooperate on various forms of talent development.
Clemson University.
4 Research Drive
Greenville, SC 29607, United States
Nanyang Technological University.
We turn ideas into nuts and bolts.
With the strategic partnership between the BMW Group and Nanyang Technological University.
Young and research-intensive, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is an up-and-coming global university. In 2013, NTU and the BMW Group established the Future Mobility Research Lab.
Nanyang Technological University.
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapur 639798
+65 6791 1744
Tsinghua University.
We aid progress.
With the strategic partnership between the BMW Group and the Tsinghua University.
Tsinghua University in Beijing is one of China's top universities. Since 2012, it has been a major research partner of the BMW Group. Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (SEM) also runs the BMW Group's "Ready Go" in-house management development programme.
Tsinghua University.
1 Qinghuayuan, Haidian District
Beijing 100084, China
+86 10 62793001


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Poppy Palin
Poppy Palin is a green-spirited writer and artist. As a published author, she is currently working on an wonderful book about Wild Spirituality which is keenly awaited by her readers. From her Somerset base, Poppy also creates green-hearted textile art, recycling and recreating beautiful things from unwanted materials.
Her life and work are dedicated to 'the Greening' which is a way of bringing the magic back into our everyday lives and by experiencing our oneness with all creation. Poppy's books, illustrations and creative art, all reflect her deep commitment to the principles of the Greening and in sharing her experience of the enchantment that is present in everyday life.
Promoting 'Earth-honouring' green spirituality, Poppy advocates a way of living harmoniously and with respect for all beings, seen, unseen, manifest or in spirit. Her artwork is dedicated to promoting the beauty, wisdom and power of older women and men. Her work actively challenges the cultural aesthetics which limit our perception of beauty.


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Serving Up Solutions for Mental Heath
rTMS therapy making a difference for people with depression
Advantage: Modirrouta.
Thanks to the skill and passion of clinician researcher Dr. Mandana Modirrousta, great strides are being made in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions in Manitoba.
"It was always fascinating to me how the cells in our brain affect our behaviour, who we are, what personality we have, what we do, what we feel, and how we think," says Dr. Modirrousta, a tennis enthusiast.
The most important tool at her disposal is St. Boniface Hospital's rTMS unit, which has been in use since 2012. rTMS stands for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and it's a therapy that has been used in Canada since 2002.
"The idea is to normalize the abnormal brain function that is involved in different neuropsychiatric disorders."
"It's a relatively novel treatment, formatted to stimulate the brain cells," says Dr. Modirrouta. "It is non-invasive and there is no anesthesia required. The idea is to normalize the abnormal brain function that is involved in different neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression, traumatic brain injury, obsessive compulsive disorder, dementia, etc."
To undergo rTMS therapy, the patient sits in a barber-like chair while special equipment is attached to the head. A clinician applies targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate brain activity. Beyond occasional scalp irritation and some headaches, the treatment is painless. Treatments are typically 40 minutes long and patients usually need 20–30 treatments over several weeks. Some patients require maintenance treatments in the months following the initial cycle.
Dr. Modirrousta and her colleagues are very excited about the evolution of rTMS as an alternative or complementary treatment for conventional approaches, including medications, talk therapy, shock therapy, or electroconvulsive therapy. That said, she cautions that rTMS doesn't work for everyone. "Not every depression is similar to each other so people, depending on the type of depression they have, respond differently to different treatment," she says. "But if people are good candidates for rTMS, they respond extremely well."
After pursuing a fellowship at Harvard, the Iranian-raised Modirrousta was attracted to a position in Winnipeg because St. Boniface Hospital's rTMS lab was already in place. She was eager to use the system to treat patients with depression, and to spend time researching the potential of rTMS to treat other conditions. St. Boniface Hospital gave her that chance.
At the Hospital, she has been studying the use of rTMS with patients who have obsessive compulsive disorder and she has become keenly interested in working with concussion and other brain injury patients.
"Every week, I see many people who come in either after a motor vehicle accident or a sports-related injury, and just say that they are not themselves," says Dr. Modirrousta. "The symptoms could be the feeling that they're in a fog, or feeling depressed, irritable, they can't concentrate well, their memory is affected, they feel dizzy, they have headaches, or they have sensitivity to light. Yet, when we look at the MRI, it's totally normal."
Dr. Modirrousta is helping these patients with cognitive rehabilitation and using rTMS to help deal with their depression symptoms. And her clinical research with patients, while challenging, is making a difference in their lives.
"It's very rewarding and satisfying if you find something, and if you see that you can help someone. It's kind of a balance of both feeling overwhelmed, but at the same time feeling rewarded and happy," she explains. "It's just like a different type of joy that you can get out of research. The same thing, like when you see someone in the clinic, you treat someone and you see that you're helpful. This is also very rewarding."
Also rewarding to Dr. Modirrousta is the fact that her work successfully treats depression as a physiological condition, thereby helping to combat persisting stigmas about people with depression and other mental health challenges. Even when current clinical imaging technology can't detect changes in the brain as it relates to depression, Dr. Modirrousta is treating the affliction at a cellular level.
Prior to St. Boniface Hospitals' acquisition of an rTMS unit in 2012, local candidates for rTMS treatment needed to travel out of province at their own expense. Dr. Modirrousta estimates that patients needed to spend up to $7,500 to get the care they needed (not including travel and accommodations). Having a unit here makes good clinical and economic sense as it has the potential to reduce emergency room visits and psychiatric admissions. About 11 per cent of people will face depression in their lifetimes and, according to the World Health Organization, the condition is the second leading cause of disability globally.
Donors to St. Boniface Hospital Foundation played a key role in acquiring the initial unit in 2012, and funds are currently being raised to purchase and operate a second unit. The new unit, says Dr. Modirrousta, will help reduce wait times that are currently up to nine months long. And it will help move the research forward for the benefit of future generations.