Are you going to be a

History Maker?

Standing up for your faith, does this have a cost?

How willing are you to be up front about your faith?

Little Angels Destiny's Child may wear little

more than a tea towel but they've got nuttin' but love for their God.

Footballing DeityThose mean looks

do not signify the presence of some darker force, Chelsea

manager Jose Mourinho is from a devoutly Christian family.

1 Corinthians 13:2If I speak God's Word with

power, revealing all his mysteries and making

everything plain as day, …I have faith

Running On FaithEngland rugby

World Cup-winner Jason Robinson says

Christianity faith rescued him from a tough life as a rising

star.

Are you going to be a

History Maker?

In Praise Of The Lord

Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood is also a committed

Christian.

Devil's Advocate?

Well no, actually.

Demonic rocker Alice Cooper is in fact a born-

again Christian.

Luke 17:17Jesus said, "Were not ten

healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God

except this outsider?" Then he said to him, "Get up. On your way. Your faith faith has healed

and saved you."

Are you going to be a

History Maker?

GodzoneIrish pop star

Shane Lynch, formerly of Boyzone, has

admitted to having been distracted by the trappings

of fame before

finding salvation in Christianity.

Got The PassionMel Gibson's film

The Passion of Christ

may have raised some eyebrows in religious circles,

but the Hollywood actor is a believer.

Bonny BonoAn International Pop Star Bono is a committed Christian who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary Knighthood by the Queen, and was named as a Pearson of the Year by Time Magazine. He has helped raise millions in aid.

Standing up for your faith, does this have a cost?

How willing are you to be up front about your faith?

Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my

fortress and my deliverer….He is my shield

Are you going to be a

History Maker?

No ActAnother movie star

ready to rile the Catholic Church is Tom Hanks, who appears in The

Da Vinci Code films.

But again, he is a strong Christian.

Ephesians 2:8For it is by grace you have

been saved, through faith.

Heavenly HoustonWhitney Houston was raised

singing in gospel choirs and with the support of a strong Christian

family.

How are you going to be a

History Maker?

Tough LoveNot a wise idea

to knock religion in the face of former

world heavyweight

boxing champion Evander Holyfield

Standing up for your faith, does this have a cost?

How willing are you to witness like the

disciples?

Generous LadySue Ryder:

Baroness Ryder of Warsaw,

CMG, OBE , created homes and

domiciliary care teams for the

sick and disabled. A modern day

Good Samaritan.

Psalm 111:4  He has caused his

wonders to be remembered;

       the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

When are you going to be a

History Maker?

Amazing medalistEric Henry Liddell won gold for the 400 metres at the Paris Olympics

1924. He became a missionary in China and refused to

runaway from the Japanese. He died in a

camp in 1945.

Christian ChampionFormer 400m runner Kriss Akabusi spoke out as loud

about his racing as he did his faith.

Romans 8:38-39 No power on earth or heaven can separate us from God's love. Not our sin, not any authority, not any spiritual

force. God's love is unshakable and can always be relied upon.

Standing up for your faith, does this have a cost?

How willing are you to be up front about your faith?

A Visionary Dr. Thomas Barnardo,

because of his faith founded an

organization which is still

helping vulnerable youngsters.

Could he have achieved the same today?

History MakerYOU?

Slides complied by Helen Sage

Diocese of Blackburn, Board of Education

Adviser to High Schools.Timed to fit suggested music ‘History

Makers’ by Delirious