Underground Wire: Blue Rose

Underground Wire: Blue Rose

Version 1: Issue 1                                                     Fall '05

The Underground Wire exists to share awareness throughout the Christian Subculture & Underground Communities of what is happening throughout the Shadowlands.  This is a Wire about the communities for the community!

"How beautiful are the feet of those who
bring the Good News."

Isaiah 52:7 & Romans 10:15

From the Field: Katrina Update

As of September 13th, the death toll across the affected areas is: 656 and rising.   34 of those died in a nursing home which they should have been evacuated from!  The 9th Ward is devastated.  Many of our Goth, Punk, and Traveller subculture friends are among the displaced.  And while the water is draining much fast than the original 80-day estimate, it will still be a long, long clean up, possibly taking nearly 20 years for the full recovery to take place.  This hurricane will long be part of the turmoil, tragedy, and triumph that are New Orleans.

Shaddow Cross and other subculture ministries have partnered with Vox Carrie Christian, a church Morria knew within the French Quarter to get needed supplies to folks affected by the Hurricane.

Leboneze Corner

Yica -  A Mircale

When I first went to church today, I didn't know what to expect.  I thought it would be another boring mass.  I didn't know I was about to have the experience of my life, In a Church!

I've always thought, "Why would I want to learn from someone's experiences? He won't be better than me. He would be a sinner. He would have done harm unto others, himself, and, of course, Our Lord."

They were singing, and I was still not feeling too good about being there... among them.  I wasn't sure I belonged to this place I came willingly, for I was scared.  In my shame, I was shattered.  But in their voices raised in singing, their joy penetrated me.  The word Spoke... the Truth.   I wanted to open up.  I wanted to feel Him as they do, to Feel the presence of Jesus. When the preaching started, I expect to listen to meaningless words, read from the Bible to us, from someone who is more likely to sin more than I will ever do.  But that wasn't the case, I heard joyful words.  I had to listen, and I have never, ever listened to anyone before!  I never gave myself the chance to Shut Up and Listen.   And then, I realized, he was not only telling his experience to God, he was Telling about God's work, through him, to help others.   He was a wise comedian, and I'm not disrespecting him.  We all laughed.  I am amazed by God's mysterious ways.  I was amazed by how simple and how wise his words were.  I was amazed by how God fixes everything for us, and yet we neglect the signs... I heard Him.  I heard God's words, and I knew what I was made of, and what I was made for.  But something greater happened, the preacher asked us to come forward.  And for the first time, I didn't feel shy to Just Go, and Embrace Him, Embrace this Jesus who was calling me. I have to thank Karmyildam, for she guided me to this particular church.  She stood next to me, and explained what was happening.  He uncle came to me, and spoke into me.  He said the exact words I needed to hear.  He knew me, without knowing me.  God spoke to me through him.  I cried.  I cried my sins, my mistakes, my flows, my imperfections.  I was forgiven.  I felt it.  And I was reborn, in that same moment.  I felt that everything I thought I wanted, though I needed, is not important anymore... My life belongs to Jesus.  I'm not living for myself anymore.  I am not living for others.  I am STRONG.  I will face everything by His words.  I will leave everything behind.  It's a great feeling. Changes are about to be made.  And I pray... I pray for us all.

Spotlight: Antioch Bags 

The "Back to School" Bags:  This year we were able to partner with VisionQuest serving Mexico, Christian Chapel - serving Wichita KS, and Vox Carrie Christian  - serving in New Orleans, to pass out Back to School Bags to about 175 youths in need.

Kay, one of the youths in the Wichita area to get a Back to School Bag, spotted us at the  Bible Study at Town West Mall, and came over with her mom.  "Thank you so much!  I got really awesome stuff.  My teachers are happy I have what I need.  And the bonus of the shoes and clothing (provided by our partners), really helped.  I got so many high fives on first day of school.  Thank you all again!" 
Her mom went on to thank us for the Bible and Back to School prayer.  They have just started going back to church after having been away for a time, and are thankful to the Antioch Bags: Back to School Bags for reopening that door to them.

In the Shadow of the Cross

Praise & Prayer

* URGENT: For the for everyone still affected by Hurricane Katrina, including many of our gothic, punk, and traveller brothers and sisters from New Orleans.

 

* For Crystal Aucoin from Houma who was in the path of Katrina.

 

* For wisdom as the Shadow Team guides the growth of Shaddow Cross

 

* For the gallant military men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan who will be serving in harm's way.

* For our overseas branches: Lebanon, UK, and Indonesia

 

* For Jobs for Morria, Brandon, Andy, Sheila, and any others you know.

* For those within the subcultures struggling with depression and deep hurt, for whatever reasons.

* Praise: For the blessings of life, especially after recent tragedies.