From: R & S Scarcella & Family [inbox@webpastor.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 1 February 2000 10:44 PM
To: Susan Scarcella
Subject: CoGS Weekly Hits! 2000 Vol.2 No.1

YOUR CoGS WEEKLY HITS! - FREE NETMAGAZINE
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Dear NetFamily,
Thanks to all those who sent messages to Sue in her hour of need. She is
a lot better thanks, and no! Rocco did not *really* nail her other foot
to the floor. Regards to all our Northern friends who are in the midst
of winter. We pray that if the roads are cut, and the planes cannot fly
and children cannot get to school, that please please... don't let the
phone lines go down! At least let The Weekly Hits! must go through!

READING FROM THE WORD OF GOD

A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not
listen to rebuke. From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good
things but the unfaithful have a craving for violence. He who
guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will
come to ruin.
--Proverbs 13:1-3 (NIV)

The Quakers were known as very quiet people. That is because they
had a code they lived by. Before they uttered a word, they were
required to ask themselves: is it true, is it loving, is it necessary?
So they thought much but said little! How would we go if before we spoke
we applied the same questions to ourselves? Jesus says in Matthew 15: 11,
"What goes into a man's mouth does not make him unclean but what comes out
of his mouth, that is what makes him unclean." In other words, the rubbish
of the world impacts upon us daily, but we must filter it through the sieve
of the Holy Spirit, so that what comes out of us, whether it be thought or
word, but especially word, might be glorifying to God and helpful to our
brothers and sisters.

TESTIMONY
"Last year, a surgical procedure resulted in an infection that settled in
my brain, sent me into a coma, collapsed my lungs and caused my heart to
stop three times. People often ask if I "saw the light"? The answer is
"no"! No light. What I saw was a vision of hell. Everywhere I turned
was a dead end. Suddenly, a voice said, "Give me your hand". I reached
out for the hand, let Him pull me out, and Glory be to GOD, I awoke from
the coma that had held me captive for almost three months. I don't need a
degree to realize that I was in the jaws of Hell and it was Jesus who
snatched me from it! He also healed my marriage and my body." "For the
Son of Man came to save that which was lost!" (Matthew 18:11.)I didn't
find Christ--He found me."
--Joe.

PRAYER POINTS
**Thank God that He pursues us, all the days of our lives, and has
provided for our salvation in Jesus Christ, His Son.
**Thank God that He has not left us alone, but promises His Holy
Spirit to His children, to help them to grow into the image of
Jesus.
** Pray for baby Natalie, who has been diagnosed with a failure
to thrive.
** Thank the Lord for new members in our netfamily.
** No news on Jasmine (burn victim) or Dianne G's brother in law.
Continue to uphold them in prayer.
** Keep those expectant mums in your prayers: Gina L, Cathy S,
Violet F, Trish C and now Lynne D. Little Laura continues to grow
beautifully. Pray for continued blessings upon her and her parents
Wayne and Rosa.
**Pray for Rose T, as she and her family travel to Melbourne from
Sydney(1000 km)for the funeral of her father-in-law. Rose's stepfather,
Bill, was operated on for his heart today, so that is added
stress. Keep Rose's mum, Doreen, in prayers as well.
**Cindy asks us to pray for Sharon Collum who is in need of serious
prayers. She delivered a 3.7 oz baby girl(her second child) and the
baby is being tube fed. Sharon is seriously ill with massive seizures.
**Give thanks that Mitch W. has found full-time work until April.
Keep praying for Kevin P. to find suitable work soon.

HAHAHA CORNER
This week we had a few cat jokes come in, so here they are:
**The Scene: The Pearly Gates to Heaven. St Peter is receptionist at
the entrance.
A cat shows up.
St Peter says "I know you! You were a very loving cat on earth and
didn't cause any trouble, so I want to offer a gift to you of one
special thing you have always wanted."
Cat: "Well, I did always long to own a nice satin pillow like my
master had, so I could lie on it."
St Peter: "That's easy. Granted. You shall have the satin pillow
after you enter in."
Next a group of mice appeared.
St Peter: "Ah, I remember you. You were such righteous mice on earth.
You didn't steal food from anyone's house and never hurt other
animals. Therefore, I want to grant you one special wish you always
wanted."
The Chief Mouse replied, "Well, we always watched the children
playing and saw them roller skate, and it was beautiful, and
it looked like so much fun. So can we each have some roller skates,
please?"
St Peter: "Granted. You shall have your wish."
Next day, St Peter is making the rounds inside the Gates, and sees
the cat. "Well, Cat...Did you enjoy the satin pillow?"
Cat: "Oh, indeed I did. And say...that "Meals on Wheels" thing was
a nice touch, too!"
--Anon.

**Cats and Men

I've never understood why women love cats. Cats are independent,
they don't listen, they don't come in when you call, they like to
stay out all night, come home and expect to be fed and stroked,
then want to be left alone and sleep. In other words, every quality
that women hate in a man, they love in a cat."
--Anon.

All right with the cat jokes!....

**Here's a list of actual English subtitles used in films made
in Hong Kong...

    1.A normal person wouldn't steal pituitaries.
    2.Beat him out of recognizable shape!
    3.Beware! Your bones are going to be disconnected.
    4.Blast, I'll burn you into a BBQ chicken!
    5.Fatty, you with your thick face have hurt my instep.
    6.Greetings, large person. Let us not forget to form a team up
	together and go into the country to inflict the pain of
      our karate feets on some giant lizard person.
    7.Gun wounds again?
    8.How can you use my intestines as a gift?
    9.I am extremely unsatisfied to be killed in this way.
   10.I got knife scars more than the number of your leg's hair!
   11.I'll fire aimlessly if you don't come out!
   12.Quiet or I'll blow your throat up.
   13.The bullets inside are very hot. Why do I feel so cold?
   14.Who gave you the nerve to get killed here?
   15.You always use violence. I should've ordered glutinous rice chicken.
   --submitted by Phil Matthews

**Church Board Meeting

After a long, dry sermon, the minister announced that he
wished to meet with the church board following the close of
the service.
The first man to arrive and greet the minister was a total
stranger.
"You misunderstood my announcement. This is a meeting of
the board members," explained the minister.
"I know," said the man, "but if there is anyone here more
bored than I am, then I'd like to meet him."
--Anonymous Board Member

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Rocco: "Incidentally, I thought I'd better warn you Anonymous
Board Member ... I know who YOU are! hehehe....
Until next week and keep the jokes rolling in!
Rocco & Sue.
PS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIN (TONY) & DOOGY (PAUL)!!!
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