Friday, February 13, 2009

Church Humour

"For everything there is a season,
a time for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted...
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;..."
(Ecclesiastes 3:1-4)
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Genuine humour can change our perspectives...!
[Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death
of one of our most valued members of the Parish, “Someone Else”.
”Someone Else’s” passing creates a vacancy
that will be difficult to fill.
”Some one Else” has been with us for many years
and for every one of those years,
”Some one Else” did far more
than a normal person’s share of the work.
Whenever there was a job to do,
a class to teach, or a meeting to attend,
one name was on everyone’s list, “Let Someone Else do it.” Whenever leadership was mentioned,
this wonderful person was looked to for inspiration as well as results;
“Someone Else” can work with that group.
It was common knowledge that “Someone Else” was among
the most liberal givers in our church.
Whenever there was a financial need, everyone just assumed
“Someone Else” would make up the difference.
”Someone Else” was a wonderful person;
sometimes appearing superhuman.
Everybody expected too much of “Someone Else”.
Now “Someone Else” is gone!
We wonder what we are going to do.
”Someone Else” left a wonderful example to follow,
but who is going to follow it?
Who is going to do the things “Someone Else” did?
When you are asked to help, remember —
we can’t depend on “Someone Else” anymore.]
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Thank you very much indeed!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Life is worth living

Tips for Living... The following points are guidelines that can lead us to the realization that our life is worth living. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle... In God We Trust. Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow. “Never borrow from the future.” If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' Pray. Find time to be alone with the alone. Have a flexible time table. Manage your time discerningly. Remember that every human being has twenty-four hours at his/her disposal. Delegate tasks to others who are capable. Simplify and unclutter your life. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it. Keep Mouth Shut appropriately. This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. Carry a Bible with you when you travel and read the WORD OF GOD. Get enough rest. Eat right. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray. Laugh. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can). Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

(The above text is an Adapted and edited form of an E-mail attachment that I received) ---------------------------------------- You are free to add to this list and choose what you think is applicable to you. God bless!

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Monday, February 9, 2009

Meditation

Come alive, dear friends!
Just contemplate the pictures above...In silence...
Let the power of silence make you still, quiet,
God the Creator is present in creation...
Let this day be really the Lord's Day for you!
Let us take our hands off , let us open our clenched fists,
Let us let go of everything that prevents us from our life-denying attitudes,
and welcome the life-affirming experience of surrendering all
to the healing hands of the Lord.
Let us read the verses from the Book of Sir ach with our hearts
with faith, hope and love.
May the healing presence of the Lord be with us all!
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"The pride of the heavenly heights is the clear firmament,
the appearance of heaven in a spectacle of glory.
The sun, when it appears, making proclamation as it goes forth,
is a marvellous instrument,
the work of the Most Hight.
At noon it parches the land;
who can withstand its burning heat?
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Great is the lord who made it;
and at his command it hastens on its course.
He made the moon also,
to serve in its season to mark the times and to be an everlasting sign...
The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven,
a gleaming array in the heights of the Lord.
At the command of the Holy One
they stand as ordered,
they never relax in their watches.
Look upon the rainbow, and praise him who made it,
exceedingly beautiful in its brightness, it encircles the heaven with its glorious arc;
the hands of the Most Hight have stretched it out."
(Sirach 43: 1-12)
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Sunday, February 8, 2009

How beautiful is God in His creatures!

May God be glorified for ever and ever in His creatures!
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