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The term “bleeding heart” is most often used these days to refer to “a person who shows extravagant sympathy esp. for an object of alleged persecution.” So it is often coupled with “liberal”. But, just in time for Valentine’s Day, this article will deal with the garden or “literal” bleeding heart!

The most impressive variety, dicentra spectablis, originated in China and apparently didn’t survive its iitial debut in Europe. Fortunately, intrepid plant collector Robert Fortune reintroduced this foreign beauty in 1846.

Dicentra derives from the Greek dis (“twice”) and kentron (“a spur”), in reference to the two hooks on each bloom. And “spectabilis” actually means “showy.” The plant has also been known as heart of Jesus, heart of Mary, lady’s eardrops, lady’s locket, lady in a boat (or bath), and lyre flower. With its three-feet-tall, graceful foliage and racemes of heart-shaped flowers, it makes a spectacular May show in my garden—frequently with sweet woodruff, forget-me-nots, or lilies of the valley blooming around its feet. But, like a philanthropist with a short attention span, this bleeding heart doesn’t stick around. Once its flowers have withered, it promptly bows out, not to return until the following May.

The Globe and the Cross- represents reaching out to the world and touching people through the internet by making a difference to the common good of all mankind as Jesus Christ gave his life for all races, and all people by love not by force.

The Stone Pillar- represents that the legacy we leave behind is in the "Change" we make. That change is a lasting legacy which is like the monuments of the building of the past will remain throughout time.

The Armor and Crest- this is our newest graphic that we have added to our program. The armor represents that both the peace and gentleness of the dove which represents our children and must be protected by the armor of those adults that protect the minds of the children against those who prey on them. They like the dove, are gentle and innocent and need those to Stand against the evil that comes against them.

The Lamp - Represents The word of God for the Word of God is a Lamp unto my feet. In the opening flash the song states Im gonna hide God's Word in my heart its a Lamp unto my feet. Also Jesus Christ is The Light of the World.

The Word Difference- It is the difference that each one of us make that leaves behind in life a legacy. The slogan of our program is "We can make a difference one child at a time". For in Gods Word it is written that all the angels in heaven rejoice in just ONE. The one we serve Christ desires the best so that our goal. The definition in the dictionary best discribs it for the word difference is:

1. A specific point or element that distinguishes one thing from another. A characteristic that distinguishes one from another or from the average

2. A noticeable change or effect:

3. A specific point or element that distinguishes one thing from another.

The angle represents praises and worship to God and the handcrafting of biblical musical instruments The Angel playing the lute-Represents worship and praise to God. And the handcrafting of biblical musical instruments in this program

how music touches the inter person the emotions and the forgiveness of sins The Tear drop (left in banner)on our banners represent how music touches our soul. It is with music that the heart talks to God, and through music God can talk to us. It also represents sin and forgiveness that Christ gave us on the Cross. "Jesus Wept"

The olive tree and the olive branch represents peace and sharing that peace with others The Olive Tree olive branch represents us standing before God as a spiritual being. That as adults we must work in a patient labor of love reaching out to children. In Matt.6:17) The oil of the tree was used for anointing, to freshen and revive, and for illumination (Light). Christ close the olive tree to stand for a spiritual element in Israel's history. It is associated with 'peace'. These elements we use in this program.

The bird of peace the dove The Dove is represents the "Bird of Peace". The symbol of the Holy Spirit. The Dove carried a olive tree branch back to Noah. The Dove is a bird of innocent and peaceful. Such is a little child.