{"id":3423,"date":"2020-07-24T14:56:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T04:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leighmoorunitingchurch.org.au\/?p=3423"},"modified":"2020-07-24T14:56:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T04:56:51","slug":"friday-email-24-07-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leighmoorunitingchurch.org.au\/?p=3423","title":{"rendered":"Friday Email 24-07-2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello Faith Pals,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Happy Friday!\u00a0\u00a0 And a Happy Birthday to Maureen, who had a birthday yesterday.\u00a0 It is hard when we cannot celebrate as we would like-but our hearts can still be joyful.\u00a0 Remember when you were a child, and you were so excited the day BEFORE your birthday?\u00a0 At least I was! (and I still get excited the night before).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

News:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rohini is progressing very slowly…her shoulder is still causing her some pain…we will keep her and Jaya and family in our prayers.\u00a0 Jaya is doing well, and his blood sugars have lowered, so that is wonderful news.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Alan and Fredrica: Alan is due for blood tests and chemotherapy next week.\u00a0 Fredrica’s hand is improving, but still quite sore if she does too much.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jean: still in Sandringham Hospital.\u00a0 She said she got a bit worse so they have kept her in.\u00a0 She said she will be going to rehab before going home.\u00a0 At this stage, Jean is unsure when she will be leaving hospital. She said Jacqui is doing quite well.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please keep Rob’s Uncle Kev and Aunty Elv in your prayers please, especially with the disturbing news about the number of covid 19 cases in aged care facilities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

David came home from hospital yesterday, and is doing quite well, so that is good news.\u00a0 He goes back this afternoon for dialysis-I am trying to fall in love with Punt Road!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Collection of favourite Bible verses from people:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Psalm 46:1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

God is our refuge and strength,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

a very present help in trouble.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Matthew 11:28-30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Matthew 25:40<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

And the king will answer them, \u2018Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.\u2019 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Proverbs 31: 10-31<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Psalm 23<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Romans 5: 1-6,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Romans 8<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If I have missed any out, or you want others included, please let me know.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I realized I was going to send around a very thought provoking clip from Bruce Bird, about Steve Jobs.\u00a0 I will send that as a separate email later.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Masks.\u00a0 Interesting seeing people in masks.\u00a0 Some are fashion statements-that is fine if it encourages them to be worn.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Reminds me a little of masked balls (masquerade), or carnivals.\u00a0 They have been popular since the 14th century.\u00a0 They are very popular in Venice. We have probably seen films where there is a masked ball.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is behind the mask?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This is a question we can ask when we are out walking or shopping: Who is behind the mask?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Masks have been used to describe one’s behaviour: hiding behind a mask-putting up a barrier, or creating a facade to hide or to protect oneself…It might be pretending to be brave, or full of bravado, hiding behind academic credentials…the class clown is often protecting some inner\u00a0 insecurity,\u00a0 or perceived\u00a0 inferiority.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The mask can help our faith-a reminder that what ever mask\/front\/show we put on…God sees our true self, and loves us.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I don’t mind wearing a mask- BUT I can’t smile at people…well…I do…but they can’t see the smile.\u00a0 I hope my crinkled eyes give away what is behind my mask.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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This is an excerpt from a public health poster about the Spanish influenza (flu) pandemic drawn by children’s illustrator and author May Gibbs in 1919. The detail features a gumnut baby and a kookaburra sitting on a branch, with eucalyptus leaves wrapped around their mouths in the manner of surgical masks. Apart from the leaf, the gumnut baby wears only a gumnut on her head. The illustration is captioned ‘Hullo! How are you?’ <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This public health poster was part of a government campaign in New South Wales to limit the spread of the deadly Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-19, in which about 12,000 Australians died, 6,300 of them in NSW. Soldiers returning from the First World War and infected people were quarantined, wearing masks in public places was made compulsory, schools were closed, many public activities were banned or restricted and pharmacy prices were regulated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This illustration by children’s illustrator and author May Gibbs (1877-1969) uses familiar characters from her children’s books to encourage readers, especially children, to wear masks to reduce the spread of the deadly infection.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

So…I hope you have obtained a mask-if not, you can use eucalyptus leaves!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Blessings and love<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Barbara<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Keep reading, then you will get to the joke which I have forwarded on from a friend. Last week I think I neglected to include a joke…sorry!\u00a0 I know I was having internet problems-and that wasn’t a joke!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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So he bought a plane ticket and took a trip to<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nOrlando, thinking that he would start by working<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nhis way across the USA from South to North.
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<\/em>\u00a0The\u00a0 American, being intrigued, asked a priest<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nwho was strolling by, what the telephone was<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nused\u00a0 for.<\/p>\n

<\/em>\u00a0The\u00a0 priest replied that it was a direct line to<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
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\n\u00a0She told him that it was a direct line to heaven<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
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\n<\/em>\u00a0‘O.K.,\u00a0 thank you,’ said the American.<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
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\n<\/em>\u00a0He\u00a0 then travelled all across America, Europe,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
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<\/em>\u00a0He\u00a0 arrived at Newcastle in Australia and\u00a0 again,<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nin the first church he entered, there was\u00a0 the same<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nlooking golden telephone, but this time\u00a0 the sign<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nunder it read, ’40 cents per\u00a0 call.’<\/p>\n

<\/em>\u00a0The\u00a0 American was surprised, so he asked the<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
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Hello Faith Pals, Happy Friday!\u00a0\u00a0 And a Happy Birthday to Maureen, who had a birthday yesterday.\u00a0 It is hard when we cannot celebrate as we would like-but our hearts can still be joyful.\u00a0 Remember when you were a child, and you were so excited the day BEFORE your birthday?\u00a0 At least I was! (and I still get excited the night before). News: Rohini is progressing very slowly…her shoulder is still causing her some pain…we will keep her and Jaya and family in our prayers.\u00a0 Jaya is doing well, and his blood sugars have lowered, so that is wonderful news. Alan and Fredrica: Alan is due for blood tests and chemotherapy next week.\u00a0 Fredrica’s hand is improving, but still quite sore if she does too much. Jean: still in Sandringham Hospital.\u00a0 She said she got a bit worse so they have kept her in.\u00a0 She said she will be going to rehab before going home.\u00a0 At this stage, Jean is unsure when she will be leaving hospital. She said Jacqui is doing quite well. Please keep Rob’s Uncle Kev and Aunty Elv in your prayers please, especially with the disturbing news about the number of covid 19 cases in aged care facilities. David came home from hospital yesterday, and is doing quite well, so that is good news.\u00a0 He goes back this afternoon for dialysis-I am trying to fall in love with Punt Road! Collection of favourite Bible verses from people: Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 25:40 And the king will answer them, \u2018Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.\u2019 Proverbs 31: 10-31 Psalm 23 Romans 5: 1-6, Romans 8 If I have missed any out, or you want others included, please let me know. I realized I was going to send around a very thought provoking clip from Bruce Bird, about Steve Jobs.\u00a0 I will send that as a separate email later. Masks.\u00a0 Interesting seeing people in masks.\u00a0 Some are fashion statements-that is fine if it encourages them to be worn. Reminds me a little of masked balls (masquerade), or carnivals.\u00a0 They have been popular since the 14th century.\u00a0 They are very popular in Venice. We have probably seen films where there is a masked ball.\u00a0 Who is behind the mask? This is a question we can ask when we are out walking or shopping: Who is behind the mask? Masks have been used to describe one’s behaviour: hiding behind a mask-putting up a barrier, or creating a facade to hide or to protect oneself…It might be pretending to be brave, or full of bravado, hiding behind academic credentials…the class clown is often protecting some inner\u00a0 insecurity,\u00a0 or perceived\u00a0 inferiority. The mask can help our faith-a reminder that what ever mask\/front\/show we put on…God sees our true self, and loves us. I don’t mind wearing a mask- BUT I can’t smile at people…well…I do…but they can’t see the smile.\u00a0 I hope my crinkled eyes give away what is behind my mask.   ” src=”blob:https:\/\/www.leighmoorunitingchurch.org.au\/bbf9a327-8a34-4c72-a44d-2a35b211359a” alt=”” class=”Apple-web-attachment Singleton”> This is an excerpt from a public health poster about the Spanish influenza (flu) pandemic drawn by children’s illustrator and author May Gibbs in 1919. The detail features a gumnut baby and a kookaburra sitting on a branch, with eucalyptus leaves wrapped around their mouths in the manner of surgical masks. Apart from the leaf, the gumnut baby wears only a gumnut on her head. The illustration is captioned ‘Hullo! How are you?’ This public health poster was part of a government campaign in New South Wales to limit the spread of the deadly Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-19, in which about 12,000 Australians died, 6,300 of them in NSW. Soldiers returning from the First World War and infected people were quarantined, wearing masks in public places was made compulsory, schools were closed, many public activities were banned or restricted and pharmacy prices were regulated. This illustration by children’s illustrator and author May Gibbs (1877-1969) uses familiar characters from her children’s books to encourage readers, especially children, to wear masks to reduce the spread of the deadly infection. So…I hope you have obtained a mask-if not, you can use eucalyptus leaves! Blessings and love Barbara Keep reading, then you will get to the joke which I have forwarded on from a friend. Last week I think I neglected to include a joke…sorry!\u00a0 I know I was having internet problems-and that wasn’t a joke!             \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An\u00a0 American decided to write a book about famous churches around the world. So he bought a plane ticket and took a trip to Orlando, thinking that he would start by working his way across the USA from South to North. \u00a0 On\u00a0 his first day he was inside a church taking photographs, when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read\u00a0 ‘$10,000 per call’. \u00a0The\u00a0 American, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by, what the telephone was used\u00a0 for. \u00a0The\u00a0 priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 you could talk to God. \u00a0The\u00a0 American thanked the priest and went along his\u00a0 way. \u00a0 Next stop was in Atlanta. There, at a very large cathedral, he saw the same looking golden telephone with the same sign under\u00a0 it. \u00a0He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone he saw in Orlando and he asked a nearby nun what\u00a0 its purpose was. \u00a0She told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Leighmoor.Master","author_link":"https:\/\/www.leighmoorunitingchurch.org.au\/author\/leighmoor-master"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"Other Posts<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Hello Faith Pals, Happy Friday!\u00a0\u00a0 And a Happy Birthday to Maureen, who had a birthday yesterday.\u00a0 It is hard when we cannot celebrate as we would like-but our hearts can still be joyful.\u00a0 Remember when you were a child, and you were so excited the day BEFORE your birthday?\u00a0 At least I was! 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