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Airfal International at the 2015 SLO Electricity Trade Fair in Lithuania
Airfal will be present, in the 10 th edition of SLO Electricity, the fair dedicated to the electrical industry, which will take place in Vilnius (Lithuania) on march 20th, 2015.
In SLO Electricity , more than 50 manufacturers, the world's market leaders, will introduce their products, and present the latest trends and technologies.
One of the objectives of Airfal will be to present its new lighting products, and to introduce the very best of high tech luminaries, designed for reliable use in extreme conditions, as well as explosion-proof light fixtures. Airfal has many years of experience in that field, and the Spanish company hopes to meet the needs of professionals who require a high level of customization for their lighting projects in Lithuania.
Given the large number of companies interested both in the new items of the Airfal range as well as in the rest of the catalogue of products, the company is willing to intensify its presence in Lithuania and in this area of Europe.
Come and visit us in order to see the latest innovations in technical lighting which will be presented on our booth.

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Sometimes I worry I am more psychically connected to Tottenham Hotspur than is healthy. Having done my two events at the Hay festival, I went back to the friends I was staying with to watch the Champions League final. Only to find they didn't have BT Sport and their internet connection was patchy at best. So I ended up viewing the game on my iPad with a screen that kept buffering and then freezing. Which of course was entirely appropriate, because buffering and freezing appeared to be Spurs' main game plan. The biggest match in the club's history, against a team playing well below its best, and Spurs also chose to have a complete off day. Even down to giving away a dodgy penalty inside the first minute. You can't get more Spursy than that. It almost made me proud. Still, there was one upside. The two friends, Matthew and Terry, who ended up using my tickets kept me updated with photos throughout their trip, from their arrival in Toulouse to their eight-hour car journey to Madrid to their picnic on the beach on the way back. What struck me most was that they were both smiling in every shot. Something I would never have managed. I would have been sick with anxiety before the game and acutely depressed after it. There was no avoiding it. The right two people went to the game. Though it was a little upsetting to realise all my friends almost certainly have a better time without me.
There were plenty of spare seats among the US press corps and there was masses of space for more chairs to be laid out for the British media in the cavernous Durbar Court in the Foreign Office. Yet neither I nor any of the other sketch writers managed to secure accreditation for the Theresa May and Donald Trump press conference. Instead, the night before, we all received a rather sniffy email from No 10 regretting that it was unable to squeeze us in. A cynic might wonder if two of the most powerful leaders in the western world aren't totally in favour of a free press. So, like everyone else, I was obliged to follow this particular episode of the US president's family holiday to UK Disneyland on television. It was painful viewing. Not because of the inevitable lies, distortions and embarrassments that have long been priced in to any Trump public appearance. But because of the effect it was clearly having on the prime minister. When May had invited Trump, she expected to have negotiated the UK's withdrawal from the EU by the time of his arrival and to use his visit to project an image of power. Shoulder to shoulder with the president, negotiating a new trade deal. Instead, she cut a forlorn, diminished figure as she was both patronised and ignored by Trump, who made no secret that he was far more interested in her successor. It was like watching the prime minister vanish before your eyes.
My mother was 20 in June 1944 and had served for two years as a Wren – a member of the Women's Royal Naval Service - in Portsmouth. When I was growing up, she would frequently tell me how she observed the buildup of troops, ships and military hardware in the days leading up to D-day, and how she went back to her billet each night thinking it would only take one stray German plane to fly over and the whole element of surprise would be lost and the invasion force wiped out. That the secrecy was maintained was always the biggest miracle to her. I've found the 75th anniversary commemorations profoundly moving, especially the handful of surviving veterans and letters from the dead. But they've also generated some anger, because politicians may talk a good game about the importance of honouring the sacrifices of the wartime generation, but they don't follow up on it. My father was mentally scarred by his experiences in the war, but was merely told to get on and make the best of it. No one was interested. The war was over, just be grateful to be alive. The horror of what he had been through never left him and he struggled to express his feelings. My mother is now 95 and in a home. She often says she feels like an inconvenience. Remembrance seldom lasts more than a day. It should be an action, not a thought.
Even though it's been more than 30 years since I took any drugs, I still have dreams in which I am using heroin at least two or three times a year, and they never fail to leave me profoundly disturbed. Last night, I had one such dream. Though the characters and location vary each time, the set-up is always identical. I never actually take any heroin. Instead, I have always almost run out of the drug, terrified I am about to go cold turkey and engaged in an invariably futile search for a dealer. All the while trying to avoid meeting anyone I know and feeling a deep sense of guilt and failure that I have relapsed. Each time, I wake up with an acute sense of anxiety, as the dreams are so vivid I'm not immediately sure what's real and what's not, and feel unsettled for most of the following day. It's as if my subconscious will never let me forgive myself or forget, and is determined to make me relive the shame at regular intervals. On Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of interviewing the bestselling US author Michael Pollan at a packed event in Westminster about his new book How to Change Your Mind, a study of the new science of psychedelics. It turns out that under controlled conditions LSD and psilocybin have proved beneficial in the treatment of conditions such as depression, OCD and addiction. Personally, I will be giving this a swerve – my mental health is already rather too fragile and I took enough psychedelics in the late 1970s to put me off for a lifetime – but the evidence Pollan put forward that LSD can help people who are stuck in their lives was compelling. I did wonder whether we should be feeding psychedelics to our politicians to resolve Brexit, an idea that was overwhelmingly endorsed by the audience. At best, it could effect a change of thinking. And if it gave some of them a bad trip, they would at least know how the rest of us are feeling.
Usually I like to binge-watch TV series, and my wife has to talk me down from squeezing in just one more episode before going to bed. Chernobyl has proved the exception. It is just so brilliant and so devastating that both of us can only take one episode at a time. After an hour's viewing, we are both physically and mentally exhausted and need a break. I can't remember any other TV show that has ever had that effect on me, and the script and acting are every bit as superb as many other critics have said. I was 30 at the time of Chernobyl and I can clearly remember feeling first worried and then reassured it had been a minor incident, and that only – only – 40 or so people had died. Over time, I came to realise it had been much more serious, but it's taken a TV drama to make me aware of the full scale of the disaster. Soviet secrecy somehow managed to survive the collapse of the Soviet Union. Talking of which, old-school communist bloc traditions appear to be back in fashion. In recent years, China has taken a rather commercial approach to its pandas, loaning them out to zoos for $1m (£790,000) a year. But now, panda diplomacy has returned with the news that China's president, Xi Jinping, has handed over a couple to Moscow zoo as a personal gift to Vladimir Putin. Back to the future. Arguably Ted Heath's greatest achievement as prime minister was to secure a couple of pandas from Chairman Mao. If Theresa May could nab a pair before 5pm today, she may yet have a legacy.
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American comic book artist Greg Capullo put his pencil to paper recently to recapture some of the most historic moments in WWE history.
First up is Bret Hart's sharpshooter on Steve Austin.
Back a ways, Todd had me sketch classic moments in WWE History for a toy pitch pic.twitter.com/slnZjUaW5i
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Spring has arrived, the days are getting brighter and for many of us, it is a time to get the house in order after the winter months. De-cluttering is the best way to cut down on mess and get your home looking organised, tidy and clean. However, if like me you are a bit of a hoarder, a good tip is to think, do I need this or is it useful for me or my family now? And if not, consider recycling it by selling it, sending it the charity shop, yard sale or bin!
It's impossible to declutter your whole house in one go, you need to work on it systematically and over time. Start with one area and see what a transformation it gets, which in turn gives you motivation to continue.
Make a list of the most annoying places in your home This could even be an area as small as one drawer in one room. Once you have completed that first area, you can move onto another section of the room. Better to do a small area and finish it than abandon your decluttering half way, trust me you'll never come back to it.
If you are unsure about an item, don't panic. Set it aside into an "I'm not sure" pile and leave that pile to the end to come back to finally one more time. Ask yourself
why am I being indecisive?
what is holding me back from letting this item go?
Is it a memory thing as in I want to hold onto a memory by looking at it?
Will keeping it really enhance my life?
Would someone else enjoy having this item in their life?
Then be ruthless on the "I'm not sure" pile. Honestly, it will stand you in better stead as you declutter if you avoid being too sentimental.
There's always little things floating around that you do want and need to keep. Things like sellotape, pencils, chargers etc. This stuff usually ends up strewn across tables and counters. Clearing these surfaces starts to make your house feel cleaner.
New storage will help to keep all those little bits in one handy place. And having a place for everything helps keep clutter at bay. A few simple storage tips include using shoe boxes with labels, over-door shoe organisers for small toys, towels or toiletries. Bookcases turned sideways store books and toys and pop-up laundry baskets store dress up clothes soft toys, tights, socks and underwear. Encourage everyone to put things back in the right place after using them.
Getting the whole family on board with the decluttering is essential for success. Make it a bit of a game and fun for younger kids and encourage older kids & teens to do their bit for decluttering too. And once finished, encourage everyone to put things back in the right place after using them.
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Child-related legal matters of any type can be extremely challenging, especially those that must be addressed in divorce. The distrust and acrimony between the parents can easily spill over into child custody and support proceedings, often creating a great deal of difficulty for the judge responsible for the case. The court, however, has been granted the authority to appoint an attorney to assist in any child-related cases, whose primary role is to objectively determine that which is in the child's best interest. An appointed attorney may serve in one of several statutorily defined roles, including that of guardian ad litem.
When Is a Guardian ad Litem Used?
A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the court in many situations, but is frequently utilized when parents involved in a child-related matter have difficulty identifying their child's true best interests. The court may recognize such a need based on allegations of questionable judgment by either parent, suspected abuse, or other concerns. In addition, either party may request that a guardian ad litem be appointed so that a more neutral observer can help consider the child's well-being throughout the process and into the future.
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In order to be appointed as guardian ad litem, an attorney must be appropriately trained and qualified to serve in such a capacity. However, he or she is not expected to simply act as legal counsel; instead the guardian ad litem acts as an extension of the court and an independent witness.
As an extension of the court, the guardian ad litem is granted the power of investigation to determine the child's true best interests. He or she is expected to speak with each parent, the child, and any other relevant parties, in addition to reviewing the home situation of each parent, medical records, and any other information that would help create a full understanding of the circumstances. Based on this investigation, the guardian ad litem prepares a recommendation for the court as to what type of custody arrangement or other resolution would best serve the child's needs.
The recommendation of the guardian ad litem is made available to both parties and submitted to the court, similar to the testimony of an expert witness. The report is subject to cross-examination by any other party to the case. Due to the guardian ad litem's qualifications and the court's recognition of the need for his or her services, the recommendation is typically given significant weight and consideration in the court's final decision.
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Not sure what that is?
I didn't either until I was introduced to it a couple of years ago.
It's one of the greatest music festivals to attend because it celebrates great music and great musicians and is a good time all around.
What is it, you ask?
Detroit Electronic Music Festival. (I guess it's called Movement, but that's not how I was introduced to it, originally.)
It happens every Memorial Day weekend and it's a celebration of all different types of Electronic Music (which trust me, I had no idea there were so many types within the genre).
I am sure you have heard of Daft Punk. They have a summer hit out, right now. Well, they are some of the most famous electronic musicians.
Here's a song from the soundtrack of TRON, which was created entirely by the duo:
One night of the festival, we got to see Fatboy Slim perform (which is a name I recognized!) It was great to be a part of a new experience, and not feel completely out of place.
It opened me up to a whole new world of music and an appreciation for those who put it together. It's even cooler when you make friends who are DJs and participate in creating the music!
Not sure when we will be back in Detroit for another festival, but hopefully soon! Here's the next line up…I don't recognize most of them, but it would be fun to type them in on iTunes and experience some new beats!
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Doug Ford won't march in Toronto Pride parade over exclusion of uniformed police officers
Ontario premier skipping event for 2nd year in a row
Premier Doug Ford said Monday he will not march in Toronto's Pride parade this month because police are barred from participating while wearing their uniform.
This is the second year in a row the Progressive Conservative leader will skip the annual event.
Ford's spokesperson told CBC Toronto on Monday the premier will attend the parade when Canada's largest municipal police force is allowed to return.
"He wishes all the organizers of Pride Toronto all the best for a successful month and festival weekend," Ivana Yelich said in an email.
When asked if Ford will attend other parades in Ontario where uniformed officers are welcome, Yelich said his schedule is still being finalized.
The Tory leader has made controversial remarks about the parade before, describing it in 2014 as an event where "middle-aged men with pot bellies" ran down the street "buck naked."
In a statement, Pride Toronto's executive director Olivia Nuamah said the group is disappointed that Ontario's sitting premier will not attend the parade for the first time since 2013.
"Premier Ford is the elected leader for all Ontarians, and the Toronto Pride Parade is one of North America's largest Pride Festivals, and a signature event for Toronto and Ontario," wrote Nuamah.
"We all must bring more openness to these important conversation for this community if we are going to move forward."
Politicians make history with attendance
The city's long-running Pride festival draws a huge crowds to the downtown area each year to celebrate Toronto's LGBTQ community. More than 150 groups and organizations are set to participate in this year's parade on June 23.
Ford's brother, the late Rob Ford, never attended the Pride parade during his time as Toronto's mayor, and courted controversy when he said the event conflicted with a scheduled family weekend at the cottage.
His predecessor, Kathleen Wynne, who is also openly gay, marched into history in 2013 when she became the first sitting premier to take part in the event. Other politicians have also attended the festival — some even marking milestone moments for Toronto and Canada. They include:
- Justin Trudeau became the first Canadian prime minister to march in a pride parade in 2016.
- Former PC leader Patrick Brown was the first Tory leader to head an official delegation in the parade in 2015.
- Mayor John Tory and other city councillors are regular participants.
Police haven't marched in uniform since 2017
Toronto police have been barred from marching in uniform since 2017 amid a strained relationship with the LGBTQ community.
Police presence at the parade emerged as a contentious issue in 2016 when activists with a local chapter of Black Lives Matter staged a demonstration that blocked the parade, in part demanding that police officers and vehicles no longer be part of the festivities along Yonge Street.
Pride Toronto has been in closed-door talks with police brass and Mayor John Tory in an effort to help improve the relationship between officers and the LGBTQ community since that time — but tensions were further inflamed in 2018 following the arrest of serial killer Bruce McArthur.
The homicide investigation unearthed several missing persons cases and confirmed decade-old fears that a serial killer was targeting the city's LGBTQ community. Several groups have spoken out in the aftermath of the McArthur probe, saying police haven't been taking their concerns seriously.
Last fall, an embattled Pride Toronto announced city police would be allowed to make a bid to march in the 2019 parade. The move was met with staunch criticism by its membership, and led many to call for its board and executive director to resign. A close vote early this year, however, overturned the decision and saw uniformed officers once again banned.
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In life, there are many decisions we have to make.
Decisions can be as small as picking the color of shirt to wear to getting out from toxic relationships. There are times when you are correct when you make a decision and there are times when you are not. Even by not making a decision itself you are making a decision not to make a decision. So, how and when do we make decisions?
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Here's a story to help you out:
There was a farmer who had two kids. He worked hard in his field the whole day until he had sweat all over him. But, he was not satisfied with his work. There was another farm just opposite to where he lived. Whenever the farmer saw the farm opposite to him he used to see the brighter, bigger crops. The farmer thought that his soil was infertile. He thought his crops didn't get enough sunlight or rain on the other side.
Moreover, he blamed the soil and nature for having such unfair land. Day after day his hatred over the other side grew until one day he finally decided to go to the other side. He swam across the river, got over thrones to get to the other side. He was surprised when he reached the other side. The farmer thought he was on his own land but he realized he was not when he looked to the other side. The other side-the side he lived on-had greener, better grass with his kids playing cheerfully. After this, he realized an important lesson.
The lesson that the Grass is always greener on the other side. Then he saw another farmer working as diligently as him and growing the crops similar to him. Then on his way back home realized another important lesson. The grass is greener where you water it.
"How the hell will that story help me make the decision", you may ask. Thus, here's a further explanation with steps on how the story relates to making decisions.
Identify the real problem
In the story, the farmer was not satisfied with his work. But this was not the real problem. The real problem was that he was not able to see the bigger picture. Often the way we see the world and the way other people see the world can be different. Making decisions just because we have the urge to do so it can have negative long term consequences. Therefore, we should try looking at the problem from the eyes of different people and look at the decision we are about to make from 3rd person perspective.
Identify all possible solutions
Whenever we make decisions we often go to the radical end of the solutions not realizing there is a middle ground. The farmer could have burnt the other farm or blamed everything and completely lost hope on life. But he didn't choose to do any of those both. Instead, he had another solution which was to go to another side and explore.
Execute the solution
This is the most important part of the process. Whenever you get a solution which isn't too extreme you have to try to execute it as soon as possible. This would be a completely different story if the farmer was often lost in his head overthinking about the pros and cons of the decision to go to another side. In case of emergencies, not making a decision can even be fatal to human life.
Lastly, we have to keep in mind that there are no wrong decisions. Every wrong decision we thought we made taught us something. It's important to forgive yourself, learn and move forward even if you feel you made the wrong decision.


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Garden printmaking workshop
The quiet yet beautiful setting of Bateman's in the Sussex countryside inspired Kipling to write many of his famous stories. Join a local artist and let the gardens inspire you to create your own special work at our garden printmaking workshop.
Garden inspiration
Our garden team work hard across the gardens at Bateman's, creating beautiful flower filled borders, carefully manicured lawns, rose beds and two rows of pleached limes whose architectural beauty is something to be admired all year round.
Look closely at the flower beds, the vegetable and wild gardens and you'll find delicate flowers, frondy ferns, glossy leaves, and intricately patterned bark sitting side by side and creating a wonderful backdrop to the hedges and paths.
Create your own picture of the garden
Join local artist, Aimi Rifat, on a walk around the garden to take a closer look at the plants, their structure and the garden layout to gather inspiration for your printmaking.
Under Aimi's guidance you'll learn a range of mono printing techniques. At the end of the day you'll be able to select your best prints to present in a handmade concertina sketchbook.
- Garden printmaking workshop takes place on Wednesday 22 May between 11am and 4pm.
- £50 per person
- To book call 0344 249 1895 or book online
- Includes a light lunch and a tea, coffee or cold drink
- Other drinks and refreshments are available to purchase from our tea room
- Suitable for age 16+
- All materials provided. If you have a sketchbook and would like to bring this for the initial sketches, please do.
- Please wear old clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover your clothes.


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NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. - The Mitchell College baseball team secured a first-place finish in the New England Collegiate Conference regular season standings with a pair of wins over Eastern Nazarene College on Thursday, winning by final scores of 4-0 and 4-1 at the UMass Dartmouth Baseball Field.
The Mariners, who improved to 29-6 overall and 13-1 in the league, also stretched their winning streak to 15 games. The streak is the longest in the school's Division III history, surpassing the mark of 13 set by the 2015 squad.
Starting pitchers Ryan Solimine and Roland Thivierge once again turned in impressive performances, limiting the Lions (18-16 overall, 7-7 NECC) to just six hits in the doubleheader. Solimine improved to 8-1 while Thivierge moved to 8-0.
Mitchell will next host Elms College on Sunday, April 28 at noon.
Game 1 - Mitchell 4, Eastern Nazarene 0
Mitchell took a 2-0 lead in the third inning when Peter Abate laced a two-out single up the middle to plate Dougie DelaCruz and Markus Melendez. The Mariners later tacked on a pair of runs in the sixth to widen the gap to 4-0. Eric Marriott flared a single down the left-field line to drive in pinch runner Jeremy Santos from second base. Melendez followed with a double down the right-field line to knock in Marriott.
Solimine was dominant from start to finish, using only 80 pitches to cement his third shutout of the season. He retired six straight batters until giving up a bunt single to start the third. ENC's only other hit came with two outs in the fifth, and Solimine retired the final seven batters he faced to close out the game. He finished with six strikeouts and issued just one walk while facing only three batters over the minimum.
Brent Houle hurled 6.1 innings and fanned six batters for the Lions, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits.
Game 2 - Mitchell 4, Eastern Nazarene 1
Mitchell trailed 1-0 before rallying late, scoring a pair of runs in the sixth to grab the lead and two more in the seventh for added insurance.
The Lions seized the early lead with a run in the bottom of the second. Matthew Urena lashed a two-out single to knock in Josue Basilis.
The Mariners vaulted ahead with two runs in the sixth. DelaCruz roped a double to the left-field corner to drive in Melendez and later scored when Steven Pagan reached on an error. Mitchell widened the gap to 4-1 in the seventh when Steve Cochrane raked a two-out single to plate Melendez and Marriott.
Thivierge made quick work of the ENC lineup in most innings. The only runner he allowed into scoring position all day reached base via a wild pitch on a strikeout, which should have ended the inning but ultimately led to the Lions' only run. He finished with four strikeouts over 6.0 innings before handing the ball off to Bryce Bedard for the seventh inning. Bedard retired the side on 12 pitches to secure his second save of the season.
Briley Seiter tossed 6.0 innings and registered a pair of strikeouts for ENC.


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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Brent Eichler
Please remember this family in your prayers and let's ask for Brent's healing.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Instructions for The Place Service Opportunity
Whoever would like to participate please be at the Place no later than 11:00 if you'd like to serve and 12:30 if you'd like to help clean up. We have plenty of chicken, rolls, and salad. I know that someone is bringing a couple of gallons of sweet tea and someone else will be bringing a couple of vegetable dishes. Please bring whatever you would like to share with the folks that come for a noon time meal. We are going to pick up some deserts from BJ's unless someone calls me and says they'd like to bring desert. We raised enough money to purchase deserts so no worries! See you there.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Dec 26 Weather
It's been a pretty white Christmas evening! Of course, that means that the roads might be fairly slick in the morning. Here's the current plan:
We're planning on HAVING SERVICE on December 26. If you feel the roads are not safe where you live, please don't try to trek out. However, if you can make it to church, we are still going to have church!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Death of Eddie Taylor
McDonald Funeral home will receive friends and family on Saturday from 5-9pm
The funeral will be at Mountain Lake Community Church on Hwy 9 at Coal Mountain on Sunday at 3:00
Please keep the Family especially his daughters, Kendra Rich and Seneca Taylor.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Christmas Meal Help
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Upcoming Stuff!
With the holidays in full swing, there are a few items we need to keep everyone updated on.
- The New Life Church is having a New Year's party that we are invited to attend. It will last well through the night--until 4:30 AM! Of course, you can stay as long as you like. They've invited us and it sounds like it would be a great time.
- We are still needing volunteers to help clean the building. The worship area needs vacuuming. Even if you can only volunteer once a month, we still need the help. Please contact Sherry Lizotte if you can help.
- We are planning on having a church meeting in January, on the 16th to discuss a new budget, focus for the church, this year's Cross Walk event, and some new items. Please plan on being there for that.
Thanks everyone for a great Sunday!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
New Christmas Series
Just a note that we're doing a different series for Christmas during December. I've got a message planned for tomorrow that I'm really excited about.
Hope to see you there!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Update on Dick Richardson
"Dear Ones,
Just wanted to give you an update. Dick is finally getting back on his feet, just couldn't stand and could just walk a few feet. Don't know why his legs took on so much weakness. He seems to be over the pneumonia, but we are being very cautious. He has been taking limited exercise but runs out of breath so fast, but he gets his breath and goes right back to it. We can sure see improvement as he doesn't have to use the shower bench anymore and can do more walking and climbs the stairs a couple of times a day. Of course, he has to sit down then and get his breath. Anyway, we feel better about him. We miss all of you and hope to be back next Sunday if the weather isn't awful. Hope all is well with everyone there."
Let's don't forget Dick and Doris in our daily prayers.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
This Sunday
Just a reminder that we have a special Sunday coming up. Two of my students are going to come and share with us news of their ministry and work in Haiti. Laura Clancy and Glenn Wise will be sharing pictures and testimony about their work there.
Please plan on coming for this special message!
Oma - Laura Young and update on Dick
Talked to Betsy and she said Oma is in the hospital. She was admitted last night for test, possible heart, and they will keep her for one more night in Northside Forsyth. At this point, Betsy did not need anything. Please keep Oma, Betsy and Bud in your prayers. Please put this on the Blog
Let's all be praying for Oma. Such a sweet Christian woman and everybody needs their Oma hug at least once a week.
He is doing much better and may even come home tomorrow. Please continue to lift him and Doris in prayer.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Dick Richardson
We'll give you updates as we receive them. Pray for this beautiful Christian couple that we all love so much.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Pray for the Fosters' Family
The funeral is Wednesday Nov 10th at 1 o'clock. Anne said her mother has been in the hospital for pneumonia and a blood clot in her lung. She was released today and has come home. She wanted to say thank-you to everyone for your prayers.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Final Reminder
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Prayer request
Also, Anne's sister's condition is getting worse each day. She began have trouble swallowing today so they feel the end is very near now. The family asks that you keep these requests in your prayers.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Update on Jason
Please continue your prayers for him as there are adjustments ahead in his life.
Ben and Jan
Please don't bombard the hospital by rushing down there. He is still in the emergency room right now and does not yet have a room. Ben is on his way down to be with Jason and we will give updates as quickly as we get them.
Please pray for our minister and brother in Christ.
Ben and Jan
Update on Judy Ware's brother
My brother was able to go home last night and is resting comfortably. Thanks to everyone for their inquiries and prayers. He personally asked me to thank each of you who lifted him up in prayer.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Special Sunday
On Nov. 14 we're going to have a special guest. Laura Clancy, who has talked to us before, is going to share an update on her ministry in Haiti, and her plans. She will share her testimony, and also an update on what is happening with her ministry there, and current issues in Haiti.
Please plan on coming to listen to Laura! I'm looking forward to hearing her again.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Prayer Request
Please ask everyone in our church family to be praying for Larry and his family, his Mom (Allie Beasley) passed away today! She was 93! Larry is the baby of seven.
Let's be praying for Larry and his family.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
New baby Titus
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Update on Judy Ware's brother
Jim is being moved to ICU due to acute renal failure. All of the drugs they are giving him to combat the infection, congestive heart failure, gout, etc. , have weakened his kidneys further. Blood has been found in Baton Rouge and being transported to Covington now. His is scheduled for a transfusion today. We are praying all will go well and he will not have any further complications from that transfusion as has happened before with the antibodies he tends to build up.
I have not hear a prediction on the outcome of all of this, but I know just enough to know this is not a good situation for him and don't know that he is strong enough to undergo dialysis for very long. I appreciate your concerns and prayers.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Prayer request
Romans 12: 12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Parking This Sunday AND Greeter Sign-Up
Just wanted to remind everyone that because there is still a church meeting in the school behind our new church location, parking will be a little crammed for a few more weeks. The good news is we are able to park in the grass next to the building. So, assuming it's not rainy on Sunday, we should be good to park there.
Also, one of the New Hope folks mentioned that if we park straight instead of diagonal (even though the lines are diagonal), we can fit more cars in.
A great idea from this past week was to have a "Greeter" ministry. We had VERY good numbers this Sunday and already had some new folks visit the church! I will have a sign-up sheet this week for official greeters--people who can stand in our vestibule and welcome folks every Sunday.
Thanks, everyone, and we'll see you this Sunday!
Friday, October 1, 2010
It's Friday, but SUNDAY'S COMING!
SO, I want to encourage you...especially if you haven't been to church with us for a while, to expect great things and to come experience this exciting step with us!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Work Day
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Move in Lunch Special
BBQ Ribs
Mac& Cheese
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Banana Pudding (without the Bananas)
Yummm. See you Sunday
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Move Updates and Name Change Update
We've nearly got everything out of the old building and moved into the new location. We will be working a lot this week to finish setting up for the first worship service in our new location. Please stay tuned, check your email inbox for updates about needs this week.
Also, we took a vote today in worship service. Several name possibilities were listed and a vote was taken. The majority voted to keep the name Castle Christian Church.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Job Opportunity and Work Reminder
The Restoration Hardware store at the Outlet in Dawsonville is looking for a FULL TIME stock person.
Also, remember that we're having another work day on Saturday. This one will start at around 10:30. We'll need trucks and trailers!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
MOVE Updates
We announced today that we'll be having another work-day on Saturday at 10 am. We'll need folks with trucks and trailers to move a lot of stuff over. We will also need another move day for Sunday afternoon, starting around 2:00 pm.
There are several specific areas people have been put in charge of. This means these people are in charge of making sure these things happen, not necessarily doing them all themselves. Here they are:
Trish Earhart: Infant room, toddler room, back area, changing table
Earharts: scrap metal
William: Chairs
Jason, Jim, Bud: sound equipment
Susan Eichler: Bathrooms
Sherry and Judy: Cabinets
Eichler and Wes Turner: Food service area
Foster family: Sitting area
Sharon and Lori: furniture, main area
Trish: baptistery
Larry: Garbage cans
Earhart: curtains
Jason: inside cross, projector
Sherry: facilities, alarm, garbage, toys, misc.
Ben: Cross outside and sign outside
Friday, September 17, 2010
Work Day Tomorrow
Just a reminder that our next workday is tomorrow at 9:00. Unfortunately, we weren't given the paint color the landlord wants to be able to paint tomorrow, so we will be preparing to paint and getting as much cleaning done as possible. We will also need to get a lot of decorations and cloth taken down.
We will be attempting to procure paint tomorrow to paint on Sunday after church. If you can paint after church, please bring paint supplies to church on Sunday.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Work Day at New Location This Saturday
We'll need your help this Saturday. We're going to be working at our new location to clear out rooms and get ready to start moving our stuff in. If you can, please plan on meeting at 9:00 on Saturday at the New Life church.
Please contact Jason or Ben Abernathy for more details.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Chris Whigham Update
His name is Chris Whigham and he was 20 years old. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Tim Stewart's in Loganville. The service will be at the same location on Wednesday at 11:00 with the internment in Clayton, GA. Debbie says Chris' mother, Melinda needs a lot of prayer as well as Alan. This was Alan's only son and he's not sure his health will allow him to make the services. He plans on being at the visitation.
Debbie said they don't need any meals or anything along those lines as all of the family and out of town people will be over in Loganville. She just asked that we be in prayer during the service for Melinda and Alan and the entire family. Debbie asks for strength and clear thinking during this stressful time.
Moving page
Click here to see a new page on our website devoted to our move!
Friday, September 3, 2010
New Building Update
Ben and I met with two of the leaders at New Hope this morning. We picked out the rooms we will be using. They want to begin clearing them out for us ASAP.
We told them we would like to have a work-day NEXT Saturday. So, Saturday, September 11, 2010 we will be meeting folks from New Hope to begin helping them clear out the rooms we will be using. Please mark your calendars for that day. We will announce a time soon.
After that day, the following weeks we will schedule more work days to begin moving the items we need over as we can. The LAST Sunday before October 3 (September 26), we want to have a "work-day Sunday." We can all wear work-clothes to church, worship together, and spend the afternoon moving the last of our church stuff over.
We can talk more about it this Sunday!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
New Location Update
We've contacted New Hope church about our desire to be in by October 3. Pastor Vicily is out of town, but Ben Abernathy has been in contact with two associate pastors. They have asked that our leaders meet with them tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. in our new sanctuary in order to walk through and make decisions about which rooms we want to use.
Exciting news!
Update on Prayer Request
Tina has past away she is in the hands of our Lord.
Let's pray for this family.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Prayer Request from Susan Eichler
"I just got a call from Bill Conway (use to go to our, church you might remember him) that Tina Vanderhoff ( she was with us at 1st Christian Church) is in Northside hospital Forsyth with two weeks to live. Today they called the family in because they are afraid she will not live that long. Her body is riddled with cancer. It started with an isolated area of skin cancer, melanoma. Of course they are hoping for a miracle. He is asking for everyone to put her and her family in ther prayers. Her daughter Elizabeth is now fourteen. Also anyone who feels close enough, stop by the hospital."
Let's pray hard for this family,
Sunday, August 29, 2010
New Website
We just went live with our new website. It's at the same address. Just go to http://www.castlechristian.com.
Church Meeting Today
Today after church we had a congregational meeting and discussed the possible move to the Sharon location. After our discussion we had a vote and the overwhelming majority voted YES to our move!
We have set a date for the first Sunday in October (Oct 3) to be IN the new location. I'll be contacting the New Hope folks in the next day or so to let them know and to begin scheduling a work day to get that location ready.
We will contact the church to begin scheduling days to work.
Also discussed is the revamp of our website. This was under-whelming for everyone but me!
Also discussed was a possible name-change for the church. The conclusion was to take some time, begin praying and thinking of new name possibilities. And we will revisit this soon!
Keep checking back for updates and we will keep them coming!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Pics of Sharon Location
If you were at our service on Sunday, you'll remember our discussion about the new opportunity to work with New Hope Church and our opportunity for a better facility for our church!
If you weren't there, check out the podcast this week or go to www.castlechristian.com to listen to the sermon widget there. These are some pics of the building we're talking about.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Special Message and Information This Sunday
I know we've already announced the upcoming church meeting next week. In preparation for that meeting, I've got special information I'm going to give you IN THE MESSAGE tomorrow.
I hope we have a good crowd, because I think there are some exciting things coming for us soon. VERY EXCITING THINGS, and I can't wait to share it with you.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Church Meeting Coming Up
Today at during service we announced a church meeting. This meeting will take place after service on August 29. We will be discussing the future of the church.
Please plan on attending!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Blood Drive
Trish mentioned that she and Mike had lost track of time and didn't know the upcoming blood drive was so soon.
It is scheduled Wednesday, 8/4 from 2:30 to 7:30. People can email email@example.com if they want to donate.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Prayer request
Friday, July 23, 2010
Blood Drive
Jason, We lost track of time and didn't realize the blood drive was so soon. They scheduled us for Wednesday, 8/4 from 2:30 to 7:30. Mike and I are on vacation up in Ohio with the family for the next two Sundays. People can email firstname.lastname@example.com if they want to donate. Thanks and God Bless, Tricia
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Betsy has asked if we could have a "pound party" for them. They need staple food and supplies. If you can bring something extra for them (a pound of sugar, flour, etc.) this Sunday, Bud and Betsy will take it to them. Really, any food or items to stock up on may be helpful for them.
Gift cards to Kroger/Wal-Mart may be helpful as well.
Five people called this house their home--one grandmother, two adults (male and female), one middle-school boy, and one teenage boy. They've lost everything and need our help!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Urgent Prayer Request
Hi Jason,
My sister, Cathi has been fighting Peritoneal Cancer and has just started her third series of chemo. Last night she was admitted into the hospital where they found a tumor that is obstructing the bowels. She will be having surgery to correct this problem. It is a very serious surgery.
I know how wonderful the folks at Castle Christian are and the power of their prayers. I will keep you updated on Cathi's progress. Thank you so much. Anne Foster
Then later:
Hi Jason,
Since I have written to you, my sister Cathi's Dr had been in to see her and said the tumor was inoperable. She will be in Northside Hospital, Atlanta, until Friday and send home with a home health nurse.
Thank you for your continued prayers. Anne Foster
Let's pray!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Great Book
Hey everyone,
I haven't done this kind of thing for a while, but I want to share a great book I just finished. I'm really excited about it because it's one of the best books on Christianity I've ever read.
The book is N.T. Wright's Simply Chrisitian: Why Christianity Makes Sense. If you click on the picture you can go to the book on Amazon.com.
Jason Rodenbeck
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
This Coming Sunday
I've already received a couple of questions to go over this Sunday. So far it looks like the line-up is this:
One question regarded violence in the O.T. and harmonizing it with our reading of the non-violence of Jesus. We went over that in our LAST Q & A after the Beatitudes sermons, but it would be good to review.
The second regards the passage that was brought up last week, specifically Luke 22:36. In this passage, Jesus does tell his disciples to buy a sword. We're going to talk about why this Sunday.
I am interested in talking about how Christians must love and serve and honor those who have served in the military. I want to address that this Sunday.
I am also considering a brief look at the notion of "just war" reasoning. We may not get to all of these, but we should get started.
As we did last Sunday, it may occur to us to have an open-forum kind of discussion.
Hope to see you this Sunday!
Doris Richardson
Doris is doing okay. They feel like they got all of the cancer, but it was quite deep so she is still finding it hard to sit for long. Here are pictures of their new great grandbaby, Lucien Abraham Morris.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
If you missed on Sunday, you NEED to check out the message on our podcast. Be sure to download the podcast on iTunes OR go HERE to listen from our website. That message was titled "What is the Atonement?"
If you would like to submit a question, please just respond to this emailed post. Or send a message to email@example.com!
Thanks, and we'll see you next Sunday!
Monday, May 24, 2010
A few weeks ago the topic of a Q&A was brought up. I've been planning on making that happen, but was going to wait another week or so.
However, a particularly candid and sincere conversation I had after church on Sunday revealed that it may be more prudent to address some key issues and concerns sooner than later. Here's what I'd like to do:
This Sunday, I'm going to take a break from Matthew to do a special message on the atonement. This message will be very special and I think will answer a lot of questions about why the messages have taken the direction they have. During that message, I will have Q&A forms that you can write your questions on. After that message, we'll collect those and, over the following week, I'll do my best to develop answers for those questions and bring them back the next Sunday.
A teaser: most of us saw the benefit of saying that Jesus' Kingdom is not a "religion." I was glad for that, because a lot of Christians never come that far. However, we need to explore the implications of that. What is "religion?" What is the purpose of "religion?" Where does it come from? How does Christianity become "religion?" What is the difference between Christianity the "religion" and the kingdom Jesus and John have talked about? Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? How is that a "sacrifice?" What did that accomplish? What does any of that have to do with "violence?"
Please, if you haven't been to church for a while, consider coming back for these two messages. I think they are very important and will answer a lot of questions.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Abby Holmes Update
Nathan said to thank you all for the prayers!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Doris Richardson
Just a note to say I talked to Doris last night around 9:00pm and she reports she is doing better every day. She will find out this week if they got all of the problem area and must keep her stitches until next week.
Let's keep praying for Doris AND Dick.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Abby Holmes
Also, please don't forget to answer the questionnaires on the blog regarding our upcoming Q & A sessions.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Urgent Prayer Request
Ben just talked to Beverly White (Bob's wife) and found out he is not doing too well. The surgery he had yesterday that he thought was no big deal was a big deal. According to Bev they cut through his neck into his spinal cord. He is at North Fulton Hospital in the Neurology Trauma Center.
Also, I got an email from Doris this week and she told me that she had a "very aggressive" cancer removed from her back this week. They felt that they caught it early, but she is sore with a lot of stitches. Also their great grandson was born this week. All went good with that.
Update on Bob. He is in room 212 of the ICU at North Fulton Hospital.
Let's pray hard for both!
Prayer Request
Please pray for my brother, Jim, as he is facing another amputation on his foot tomorrow due to complications from diabetes.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
CD Release Party
Thanks, Jan
Don't Forget!!!!
Jaymi Renae's Album Debut!
The Release Party will be held at:
The CooCoo's Nest:
2100 Freedom Pkwy
(400 St., off of Exit 16) Cumming, GA 30041
7pm-11pm on MAY 18
Limited Cd's will be sold at party so make sure
and come before they're all gone!
Jaymi Renae will also be performing
live throughout the evening,
so come check out the music before
anyone else can!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Service Opportunity
This is a reminder that you are registered to participate in Family Mobile Trash Unit on May 16, 2010 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.
875 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
We are going to be meeting at the parking lot next to the gas station at the entrance.
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and Hands On Forsyth are proud to announce a wonderful new program that will help eliminate litter all over Forsyth County. We will be hosting monthly clean-ups, so come join families from all over Forsyth County and help us eradicate litter in our community.
Locations will be determined based on litter removal needs. Sites will be selected 3-4 weeks prior to the event, so be sure to check back periodically.
Minimum age for volunteers is 10, volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please consider coming with us on Saturday!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Also we need 1 sub for 5/25...6/1 and 6/18. They also have the same fees and free games for the weeks they would bowl.
Thanks, Dennis Eichler
Last Regular Season Softball Game
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Q and A
You may remember that after Sunday's message there was a request for an opportunity to ask direct questions about the topics we've spent a lot of time on in our study of Matthew. I think it would be a great idea to spend more time asking and discussing issues about the Kingdom.
There are a couple of options. One is to find an evening during the week that we could schedule a couple of weeks for a Q and A. The other is to set aside a couple of Sunday mornings.
I've put two polls on the blog. One is about whether you'd be interested in a Q and A session. the other is about availability. Please take a few moments and check both of them.
As far as topics go, we can touch on anything we've talked about which you have questions about. I do recommend going back through the podcasts and listening to old messages, if there are specific items you want to talk about.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Prayer Request
Monday, May 3, 2010
New Women's Bible Study
Ok, so I just finished up an amazing weekly Bible Study/Video Series from Beth Moore. I was so in love with the way she taught the Book of Daniel and how she made it so incredibly applicable to today that I am about to start another one of her studies in a couple wks. This one is Esther "It's Tough Being a Woman". I have heard numerous people rave about this study. It is an 11 wk study and I am beyond excited about it! Which leads me to my question-I am planning on doing this study either way-so you will not hurt my feelings-but I wanted to post this because I thought that you may be interested in coming to my house to watch the awesome DVD and listen to Beth teach. There is a small amt of homework that you do during the week to reinforce the video we will watch. You are more than welcome to also open up the invitation to attend to anyone else you think may be interested as well.Let me know if you are remotely interested and if so the best day of the week to meet. We will do it from 7 to 9 on the evening that we choose and I promise to have you out as close to 9 as possible. It will be my goal to keep us on track. :)Again, I know all of us have very busy lives, which this study talks about as well, so again, no hurt feelings if this doesn't sound like something you want to be a part of or if the timing isn't right. I ask that you simply pray about it and follow whatever it is that God lays on your heart to do.Look forward to hearing from you!Lindsey
Softball Game
The game tonight is scheduled for 6:45 at Central Park, field 7. I just called the rainout line, and it has not been cancelled yet. Everyone please check it before you head out tonight. The number is 770-886-2851.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Michael Foster's Graduation
Here is the info for Michael`s graduation:
He will gratuate Saturday morning May 1,2010 at 11:00am
We will have a drop in party for him at our house also on May 1 at 3:00pm.
Our address is:
4220 Ridgebrook Bend
Monday, April 26, 2010
Softball Game Tonight
The softball game is at 8:45pm tonight at Central Park, field 6.
Friday, April 16, 2010
From Adam and Heather Deckard
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
City of Refuge
Trish asked me to forward this on to you all.
Anybody that is interested in going to Atlanta this Saturday, 4/17 with me and Danielle from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to play, sing, eat lunch with Atlanta children living in poverty at the City of Refuge please call me 678-794-8760 and we will meet at the church at 7:00 a.m.
Thanks, Tricia
Monday, April 12, 2010
Softball Game
Tonight's softball game is at 8:45 on field 5.
See you there!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Cross Walk Article
- Churches bear cross
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Cross Walk UPDATE
Just heard from the Forsyth County Paper and they will be covering our event this year. Hopefully we have a big turnout!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Cross Walk THIS FRIDAY!
Hello everyone,
Don't forget this Friday is our Good Friday Cross walk, benefiting the First Christian Church Food Pantry.
Our goal is to bear a burden for the community by carrying a cross in witness of the sacrifice of Jesus, but also to bear a burden for those in need in our community by partnering with a sister church to care for those who need food.
We're leaving from the Tyson parking lot, across from Goodson's drug-store around 4:00 pm, so you might want to be there by 3:30 if you can come. See the map on the left for last year's route, which we'll be following again this year.
ALSO, if you have your cross-walk T-shirt from last year, you should bring that--we do have a couple of extras as well.
I'm looking forward to this event again, perhaps even more so this year as I've learned so much more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What I'm really looking forward to though, is bearing our cross together as a community of believers, sharing in fellowship and worship, taking communion together--I'm looking forward to our time together this Good Friday as we commemorate the death of Christ and prepare to celebrate his resurrection on Sunday!
See you Friday!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Softball Game
Don't forget about tonight's softball game at 7:45 at Central Park, field 7.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Prayer Request
As I understand, you can click here to find out more.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Softball and Crosswalk
Also, don't forget the crosswalk coming up Good Friday at 4:00 pm. Please remember to keep bringing canned food and non-perishable food items.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Cross Walk
Just a reminder about the cross walk. We're planning on walking our cross on Good Friday, April 2, at 4:00 pm. I hope several people will be able to find time to do that with us.
Please let me know by responding to this message whether you'll be able to attend.
Don't forget to continue bringing canned food and non-perishable food items for the food pantry at First Christian.
Also, if you missed church this weekend, the message was especially relevant to our cross walk. Please go back and check that out on our podcast.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Hey everyone, I've been asked to remind you about our softball game Monday night at 6:45pm at Central Park, field 4. We'd love for people to come out and either play with us or cheer us on!! We've had 2 games so far.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time Change
Hey everyone,
It's Spring time and daylight savings time as well! We spring forward in the spring, so don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Prayer Request
A dear friend of ours that used to go to First Christian Church, Tina Vanderhoff, has melanoma. It began in 2006 and was gone in 2008, but they just found 2 more spots so would you please ask our church family to pray?
Monday, March 8, 2010
REAL Kingdom Work
Thank you to Aaron and your family, as well as the Kreutz's for being open God's leading and for taking the risk of forgiving and loving and healing. This is what the Kingdom of God looks like! And thank you Gary, for sharing with us on Sunday.
Click HERE to read the story from the St. Louis Post Dispatch on the St. Louis Today website.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Heather Deckard Mission Trip
As I got up and was getting ready for church this morning I was overwhelmed with a feeling of stress. I started thinking about my Africa trip and the stress came from wondering how I'm going to pay for it. I started thinking about fund raisers that I could do, garage sales that I could have, how much I could take out of every check to put away for it...and the stress increased. So, to take care of it like I usually do, I burried it knowing that there would be another day for me to worry about it. I do have until June
I walked into church and warmed up with the choir, well, I was late so I only practiced some of the songs with the choir and went about my business. Our worship service started and, true to Mt Paran form, was great. Then...the song that would change the whole service, and I felt like it was just for me. "Jehovah Jireh my provider, you are more than enough for me." Ok God. I think I get it. Stop worrying and trying to figure it out myself. Apparently I didn't because the hits kept coming. Special music "I AM hope, I AM peace, I AM joy, I AM rest...I AM your comfort and relief from your stress"...Ok God...got it. Apparently not because the hits kept coming. As I sat through the service with tears running down my face (I know that suprises most of you), the pastor stood up and conveyed to us that as we were singing, he felt that there was someone who needed to hear the words "GOD WILL PROVIDE". He didn't preach the sermon he prepared. He spent the next 30 minutes talking about how God is always providing for people. We keep stressing...and He keeps providing. I know this. I have seen His hand pour out provision on me time and time again.
This will be my 5th trip to Africa. All five times I have stressed about "HOW". Many of you have been the "how" that He has used. For that I am eternally greatful. I'm sure that you are all waiting for the sales pitch because most of you have heard it all five times! Well, of course, if you want to give toward my trip I would be blessed, but that isn't what I wanted this letter to be about. God will provide. He told me this morning. Whether it is through ya'll or some other miraculous way, He will provide. Maybe some of you are going through some kind of financial crisis or some other situation where you need some kind of provision. The last song we sang today said this..."He's already provided, He's already provided. Anything that you need, He's already provided. Every promise you can claim, just ask it in His name. Anything you need He's already provided.
If you are interested in helping financially, you can make checks out to Visiting Orphans and send them to me at 4842 Liberty Plaza
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Thank you for being willing vessels. Whether you have given money toward this in the past, will in the future, or are people who pray for our me, God has provided through you. My heart is full, and my life changed because of it.
An unworthy servant,
Help Wanted
Friday, March 5, 2010
Kylie Freeman
Rachel and Jason are the proud parents of Kylie born yesterday morning @ 8 lbs. 9 oz. and 19.3 inches long.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Kentucky Mission Trip
We spoke again to the people at Crossroads Ministry and they didn't have a list of anything specific they needed. All I know is we are going to be doing repairs on 3 homes and a library including painting and sheet rock. There are 7 of us driving up there in our van.
Please ask for prayer while we are there that we demonstrate Christ's love to others.
If anyone would like to donate gift cards for gas money or maybe Subway for our trip up there and back, they would be IMMENSELY appreciated.
I'm thinking that when we go up there we will get a better idea of the needs of the people and maybe we can provide support to them once we better know their needs.
We originally thought we were leaving Sunday after church, we just found out that we are leaving at 6:00 a.m. on Monday. We are supposed to be there Monday at 4:00 p.m. We work all day Tues. Wed. and Thurs. Then we have some activity on Friday morning and we'll be heading back.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Prayer Request
"Please put my brother, Jim Carter, on the prayer list. I just learned he is in congestive heart failure and facing possible heart surgery in the very near future."
A Note from Vangie
So reading these books has sparked a memory that I've been meaning to share. It's about Noah...
For about 3 weeks last summer my sister kept Noah during the day so that I could get my office hours done. For some reason, all of my sister's kids go through a mean stage around 4 years of age. (Seriously, it must be some genetic thing! I can hardly stand to be around them but they usually end up at "Camp GiGi" to get some Jesus and have it exorcized from their little hearts at some point during this year). My nephew turned 4 last March, so he was in the throes of his meanness last summer. Each day when I would pick Noah up he would be quiet but nothing really concerned me until the end of the first week.
I got out of the car and could hear my sister screaming at the top of her lungs from the pool in the backyard. "Do it Noah! I said do it!" I ran to the back wondering what on earth Noah had done to make my sister go over the edge and found her holding her son down and Noah cowering 5 feet away. When he saw me he immediately ran and threw himself into my legs and began hysterically weeping. Because language is hard for him, I just got him over the dry heaves and sent him into the house to get a cool drink of water. I asked my sister what happened and here is what she said:
"Grady (her little boy) has been mean as a snake all week long. He has been merciless to Noah. He has hit him and bit him and kicked him and yelled at him and made fun of him and I've had enough of it! So when he tried to drown Noah in the pool and was beating him up I wrestled Grady to the ground and told Noah to hit him back! Enough is enough! I must've confused Noah because he didn't know what to do. Explain to him that I am not mad at him, but that I am trying to help him take care of himself."
So I went into the house and it took me 10 minutes to find Noah. He was under my sister's bed weeping into the carpet. I couldn't get him out so I just laid there beside him until I could get him to the point where he could talk. I finally asked, "Grady has been pretty mean hasn't he?" Noah answered, "yes ma'am."
I reasoned, "Aunt Stephanie was trying to teach Grady a lesson. She was trying to help you defend yourself. She isn't mad at you. She just wanted to give you a chance to hit Grady back."
At this, Noah became completely hysterical again. Finally, I asked, "Noah what is wrong?" He said, "I can't."
I said, "Can't what baby? What can't you do?"
Noah cried, "I can't hit Grady. Please don't make me. I can't hit Grady!"
"Why baby? It's okay. Why can't you? You are 8 and he is only 4. You are so much bigger than he is? Why can't you hit him? Why do you let him beat you up?"
The next words would stop me in my tracks and become a matter of serious debate in my family for weeks.
"Because I love him," and Noah began to weep even harder.
The idea of striking Grady cut him to the core not because he was afraid of doing it, but because he loved him too much to retaliate. The debate that ensued is something that grieves me now. Had I read these books last summer, I could've stopped it. But instead, I just let the family carry on their debate which went something like this: "This is why Noah will always need someone to take care of him. Aren't you afraid of what kind of person he'll become when he grows up? He'll never make it. Poor Noah. Poor you. You'll be caring for Noah for the rest of your life. Autism has done this to him."
Autism has done this to him. Huh?
Autism cleared his neurologically deformed brain of pride long enough not to think of himself but of someone else. Autism convinced Noah not to consider his own injuries but to see the person who was injuring him as one in need of patience and compassion. Autism stopped him from perpetuating the cycle of violence. Autism caused him to love someone else more than himself. Autism made him more like Jesus. Maybe we need more autistic people in this world.
Strangely enough, Grady stopped being mean to Noah that day.
After all of this reading (I'm almost done and will get your books back to you soon:), I remembered this horrible day. When I picked Noah up on Friday of last week I asked him if he remembered that day. Tears sprang to his eyes and he said "Yes ma'am. I still love Grady but I want to be a good boy but please don't make me hit him." I pulled the car over and climbed into back seat. I held that neuro-diverse little person in my arms and told him that he was right and everyone else was wrong and that he had soon what Jesus would have wanted him to do.
I guess Jesus was neuro-diverse too.
Celebrate neuro-diversity...Vangie


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Date(s) - 11/13/2019
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Nancy Nicholas Hall
This presentation invites the audience to come to its "sense-abilities" in its engagements with the arts. People feel and think with their "body-mind," an idea whose universal relevance Dr. Drewal explores by way of the arts of the Yoruba in West Africa. The lecture will be preceded by an opening performance by an Egungun ensemble and followed by a reception featuring music by the Afro-Peruvian group Golpe Tierra and West African cuisine from Les Délices de Awa.
- 5:00-5:30 Egungun ensemble opening performance
- 5:30-6:30 Lecture
- 6:30-7:30 Reception: Music by Golpe Tierra, Food by Les Délices de Awa
Let us know you're interested.
About Henry Drewal
Since 1991, Dr. Henry John Drewal has been the Evjue-Bascom Professor of Art History and Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He researches and teaches about African and African Diasporic arts and culture, as well as African-American arts, with a particular specialty in the arts of the Yoruba-speaking peoples of West Africa and the African Diasporas. Over the years, his work has earned him the Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award, a Guggenheim fellowship, several NEH/NEA grants, two Fulbright fellowships (Brazil and Benin), and a Rockefeller Foundation fellowship. He is the founding member of the African Studies Association's Arts Council and has curated many exhibits across the U.S. and internationally, including the Chazen Museum's permanent gallery of African art that opened in 2012. He co-authored and edited award-winning publications including Beads, Body, and Soul: Art and Light in the Yoruba Universe (1998) and Sacred Waters: Arts for Mami Wata and Other Water Divinities in Africa and the Diaspora (2008).
About the Ruth Ketterer Harris Lecture
Since 1992, the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection has proudly sponsored an annual lecture series in honor of Ruth Ketterer Harris, the Collection's first curator. The lecture series has featured a diverse range of specialists with broad public appeal including textile historians, contemporary artists, museum curators, scholars, and collectors―all of whom have contributed to an enhanced understanding and appreciation of textiles. The Harris Lecture is free and open to the public. Sign up for HLATC's email list to receive announcements for this and other opportunities.
About the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection
The Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection is primarily a teaching collection serving the Design Studies department and other academic disciplines on campus, including the Material Culture program. Students and scholars use the collection of more than 13,000 artifacts to learn about textiles from both cultural and artistic perspectives. Beginning in January 2019, portions of the collection will be on view year-round in the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery. Selected pieces will also be on display in the Ruth Davis Design Gallery.
Contact for questions about the event: Liese Pfeifer, firstname.lastname@example.com, 608-262-3623
Location: Nancy Nicholas Hall, Room 2235


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"By day we tow, we boot, we write tickets / By night we pop softballs 'cause you know we wicked" raps Sean, the supervisor of the Philadelphia Parking Authority in a promo video for A&E's new reality series "Parking Wars" (Tuesdays at 10pm EST). The show offers the average citizen, frustrated with $10 parking tickets and vehicles towed-at-the-owner's-expense, a voyeuristic look at the intrigues of their enemy: the strict enforcers who dole out parking violations like Halloween candy. Viewers also encounter the Booting crew, the Tow Squad, and the Impound Lot staffers.
The episodes are filled with run-ins between PPA employees and Philadelphian parkers incensed with being fined, booted or towed as a result of their own irresponsibility. The result is a cross between "Candid Camera" and "Punk'd"--the antics of the people on "Parking Wars" are as amusing as in the former, but, as much as I don't want Ashton Kutcher popping up in my living room, it's hard to believe this writers' strike-spawned nonsense actually made it onto television.
If Philadelphia has parking problems resulting in on-camera hilarity, imagine a Nor' Easterner scuffling with a meter maid on Wickenden. (A spin-off perhaps? That first "P" in PPA could easily be changed to Providence.) Rapping meter men toting yellow car boots aside, in Providence--a city with an inexplicable ban on overnight street parking--residents may already feel put-upon when it comes to their cars.
Those who are careless in driving but confrontational in matters of traffic fines in Rhode Island face not only an all-mighty Traffic Tribunal, but also the pending power of the state's Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank J. Williams.
Last Tuesday, a bill passed the Rhode Island Senate that is set to curb democracy by taking non-criminal traffic omnipotence away from the elected District Court Chief Judge and giving it to the appointed Williams. If Governor Carcieri signs the bill, the Justice will have the power to appoint the magistrates that sit on the Traffic Tribunal. The consequences? No more redress for citizens who have fallen victim to speed traps. No lobbying from the anti-impound interest. No electoral process abating the sting of parking tickets. Even without A&E's producers nudging along the action, these developments in Rhode Island's traffic and parking justice system could provide fodder for hysterical, or at least comparably entertaining, television.
Sean finishes with a reminder of the gravity of traffic law enforcement: "This ain't little league T-ball this stuff is real / And when we step up to the plate you know the deal / You feel the power, the pain, the thrust / You're eating dust with the PPA enforcers /You can't mess with us." — SJL
LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, HILARITÉ
In an unprecedented round of navel-gazing, Great Britain is embarking on a quest to establish what it means to be British. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's new government introduced several pride-boosting measures during the summer of 2007, sparking intense debate about the attempt to codify British-ness.
The initiatives seek to define citizenship, outline a bill of rights and duties for citizens and even write down an official constitution. Other plans include creating a "British Day," opening a museum of British-ness and changing the national anthem, "God Save the Queen," due to its anti-Scotland origins. "It's surprising that it's taken them 250 years to realize that it's not inclusive," said Scottish Parliament member Brian Adam last month.
But the proposal drawing the most fire (and ridicule) is the push for a "statement of values" that defines the essence of being British, much as the Declaration of Independence sums up the lofty ideals of the United States. Detractors of the idea deride it as merely the Prime Minister's desire for a snappy slogan to plaster onto buildings and souvenir mugs.
Still, the measure appeals to more than a few Britons, drawing no less than the House of Lords into the debate. Although Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, a Ministry of Justice official, told The New York Times that there were no plans to adopt a motto, other officials happily brainstormed ideas. The Earl of Mar and Kellie suggested that the British adopt the Scottish motto, "Nemo me impune lacessit," which he rendered from Latin as "Do not sit upon a thistle." (Really, it means "No one attacks me with impunity.")
Others in the House of Lords offered up snippets of their favorite poems or the slogans of English football clubs.
But the general public's objection to the idea of a national motto is perhaps the truest indication of the overarching characteristic of British-ness: that it is beyond definition.
In a farcical response to the idea of a British slogan, The Times of London sponsored a motto-writing competition; the winner, favored by 20 percent of readers, was "No Motto Please, We're British." Says the slogan-writer, David Bishop: "This idea of a statement of British-ness--I cannot think of anything less British than that." — ALvM
In a case of environmentalism gone very wrong, a Sunnydale, California couple is appealing a conviction for refusing to chop down the grove of redwood trees in their backyard. Mark Vargas, the couple's next-door neighbor, filed a complaint that the redwoods cast too much shade on his rooftop solar panels--and a California law agrees with him.
California's 1978 Solar Shade Control Act was intended to guarantee that solar power users wouldn't lose money on their environmentally conscious investments due to the proximity of overly shady trees. Richard Treanor and Carolynn Bissett, the first California citizens to ever be convicted of a crime for growing redwoods, must pay a fine of $1,000 per day if they do not cut down the trees within 30 days.
Vargas, who has used his 10-kilowatt system since 2001 and drives an electric car, complains that the trees reduce the amount of electricity he can generate. He currently pays about $60 per year in electric bills.
Treanor and Bissett consider themselves environmentalists as well. They drive a Prius and began planting redwoods along their property line in 1997 as a means of erecting a nature-friendly privacy screen. Since then, the eight trees have grown to heights ranging from 20 to 40 feet tall.
The couple is appealing because they are worried about the precedent their conviction would set. "We could be done with this and walk away," Bissett told the San Jose Mercury News. "But then this could start happening in every city in the state."
Although Ken Rosenblatt, the Santa Clara county deputy district attorney for environmental protection, insists that the case is not about whether "trees are more or less important than solar collectors," other environmental advocates have sided against the redwoods. "It's actually better for the environment to put solar [panels] on your roof than to plant a tree," says Kurt Newick, the chairman of the global warming committee of the Loma Prieta Sierra Club and a solar panel salesman. Clearly, no conflict of interest shapes Newick's environmentalism.
Meanwhile, Treanor and Bissett hope that the preservation of the redwoods will outweigh the importance of manmade stopgap measure environmentalism. "We support solar power," says Bissett, "but we thought common sense would prevail." — ALvM
Remember when you were a kid and your uncle Bill would come babysit for you? After he'd primed the pump with a few Colt 45 tallboys and you'd both finished watching Fire Down Below on VHS for the twelfth time, he would start in on the "scary" stories. Like the story about that friend of his he'd worked with down on the rigs, who was driving home from the "needy" part of town one night when he saw a car driving along with its headlights switched off, but when he signaled for them to turn their headlights on, they followed him home and slaughtered him in some esoteric ritual of gang initiation? Or the one about the guy who was sneaking hash across the border from Morocco and got caught with a handgun in his glove compartment and was taken under arrest and found guilty and then his hand was chopped off by the police, and then something else happened that he can't quite remember, but it was kind of important, and then while someone was driving away there was a hook hanging from the window? Or the guy ("let's call him... Phil") who went down to Mexico and then came back six months later driving a black BMW with Colombian license plates?
It turns out that one of his stories actually ended up being true. (Well, two, if you count the one about the BMW.) One of your uncle's favorites was about why you shouldn't sleep with prostitutes. Invariably, he claimed, one of those "whoo-ores" would slip a drug into your drink, and you would wake up, naked, in a bathtub full of ice, missing one of your kidneys. As far as we know, this has never happened in the US. However, it has happened in India. In fact, according to the Guardian, it has happened over five hundred times. Five people, four from Greece and one from Britain, have been arrested for allegedly luring in poor rural workers to Delhi with false promises of job opportunities. Once the workers arrived in the big city, they were informed that there was no work but that they would be paid handsomely to give up one of their kidneys. Those who did not consent were forcibly restrained, drugged, and then robbed of their nephritic organs anyway.
The kidney racket is apparently big money down in India, where selling one's kidney can earn you up to $2500. In a cruel but predictable twist of economics, the same kidney earns the middleman almost 50 times that much on the black market. Organ dealing has been illegal in India for more than a decade, but critics argued that the law has simply driven the practice underground. Which, once again, just proves why more prophetic minds like your uncle Bill's are needed in these troubling times. And more ponytails like Steven Seagal's. — RAM


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wooden houses· Art, long story short
I didn't recognize my doppleganger
On the road to Samarra
Until I saw John the Doorman,
Heard the drunk, singing down the street
"Let me come home!"
Art history· Art, Enterzone
B shared with me (ok with everyone she knows on the facing book) a great article about software artist John F. Simon Jr.'s creative process. We are fortunate to know him via mutual friends in New Orleans and he contributed an edition of his seminal Every Icon to episode eleven of our 1994-1998 era webzine*, Enterzone.
In the ensuing Facebook thread, we noticed that the original version of the artwork requires a Java plugin that modern browsers don't love, so Simon pointed us to the now open source version of the piece and I updated the Enterzone page today.
It felt good!
Enterzone deserves more love.
More on that later.
* or, as we preferred to call it, back in the day, "hyper web text media zine art"


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Alopecia areata is a common disease that results in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere. It usually starts with one or more small, round, smooth patches. It occurs in males and females of all ages. Aloepcia areata can develop into either alopecia totalis (loss of all hair on head) or universalis (loss of all hair, both body and head).
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that targets the hair follicles resulting in hair loss. This disease effects over 2% of the population.
Alopecia does not discriminate, this disease can affect anyone at any age and there is no cure, often times there is only painful ineffective treatments that only treat the symptoms but not the disease.
Alopecia can result in patchy bald areas known as Alopecia Areata,
Total Scalp Hair Loss known as Alopecia Totalis
Complete hair loss on all the body known as Alopecia Universalis.
Many people that have this disease live their lives in shame and hiding.
Only with awareness and education can those living with this disease step out from the shame.
Some other types of hair loss include Androgenetic Alopecia, Anagen Effluvium (hair loss due to chemicals or radiation), Self induced hair loss, Telogen Effluvium (sudden or severe stress related hair loss), Scarring Alopecia.
Hair loss creates daily life issues, especially for children who experience social stigma. It affects their quality of life and can lead to long-term psychosocial impact.
People who have alopecia areata and their family members often experience a variety of feelings and frustrations.
Reactions to the disease include the following:
Useful websites