From: R & S Scarcella & Family [inbox@webpastor.com] Sent: Wednesday, 20 September 2000 4:43 PM To: Susan Scarcella Subject: CoGS Weekly Hits!2000 Vol.9 No.3 =================================================== YOUR CoGS WEEKLY HITS! - FREE NETMAGAZINE =================================================== distributed by Rev. Rocco & Mrs. Susan Scarcella from Church of the Good Shepherd Bossley Park NSW Australia WEBSITE: www.webpastor.com ITEMS, JOKES ETC TO: hits@webpastor.com SUBSCRIBE: subscribe@webpastor.com UNSUBSCRIBE: unsubscribe@webpastor.com (Please write "no hits" in the subject frame) WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY?: Go to... http://www.christianity.net.au HELP BLIMBINGSARI ORPHANAGE?: Go to... http://www.webpastor.com/miss&supp.htm LIKE YOUR OWN FREE EMAIL ADDRESS & MORE? Go to... http://www.webpastor.com/free-mail.htm *************************************************** Dear Netsters, God has blessed us with some beautiful weather for the many visitors who have graced our shores for the Olympics. And, apart from some minor security scares, so far, so good! We hope you are enjoying the coverage. Did you like the Opening Ceremony? Well, here's another one... READING FROM THE WORD OF GOD Then I saw in the right had of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sies and sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, "Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?" But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals." Revelation 5:1-5 (NIV) The Book of Revelation draws two responses from people: either they become obsessed with it, or they avoid it. Either they try to decipher every last symbol in terms of today's events, or they become afraid of it. In truth, this is a wonderful book, and not at all as hard to understand as people have portrayed it, despite the presence of many clear symbols. Nor is it meant to make people afraid: quite the opposite! The Book of Revelation was written to a persecuted church, where death for one's faith was a real and daily possibility. The revelation was given to John that God was in the midst of His people, and that their time of struggle would end. And the victory was already guaranteed. The Lion of Judah,(paradoxically the Lamb of God) had triumphed over sin and death, and he will bring judgement (that is the meaning of the seals) on those who have harmed his beloved people. The same comfort is there for us today. If you are in trouble or are hurting, turn to the same God who promises you that you have been bought with a great price, and that He will avenge your pain, maybe not now, but in His time. You will see it. TESTIMONY "I thank God for giving me this oppourtunity to share my Love towards my eternal lover Jesus. I was born and brought up in a Hindu family. When I was studying my B.Tech. I came to know the Lord Jesus through a hostel mate. Really it's a wonderful and unforgettable experience when I accepted the Lord as my personal Saviour. More than that His love and mercy towards me is new day by day and year by year. Though I am not faithful, He is faithful to me. His love is unchanging love and constant. Ok friends, we all together should get ready for his arrival. Praise the Lord. Meeting you all in eternal home." With love, Sister Dorca. PRAYER POINTS **Thank God for His faithfulness. Thank Him that His promises are always kept and that we can trust Him. Pray that we trust Him even when we cannot understand why things happen. **Praise God that Jesus has won the victory over sin and death, and that He will be our advocate on the Great Day of Judgement. **Thank God for the faithful brothers and sisters who are presenting Jesus to the athletes and visitors during the Olympics. Pray for all those of our Net family who are involved in outreach and service such as Mark D, Barry B, Jenny G, Matthew R, Les A, Tim D and Wayne R. Pray for the athletes. It is nice to see at least one clearly thank God as he finished his race! **Patty asks us to continue praying for Roger in the UK and to add Darlene K to your prayers with suspected cancer of the cervix and breast. **Keep little Amelia D in your prayers. The signs are good. She is stronger, her circulation is better! We await the news from the specialist in the next few weeks, as to whether this means the heart valve has closed. Keep Lynn and Mark in your prayers at this time. **Thank God for the wonderful progress of little David C, now 3 months old and thriving, and for little Joseph L who is just beautiful. **There has been some progress in the UN on the troubles in East Timor, but no breakthrough on the Maluku Islands yet. Keep praying for the Christians under persecution there. HAHAHA CORNER ***THE BLONDE VIRUS We have received information on a new virus, called "The BlondeVirus." To protect yourself from this virus, simply delete the e-mail and all will be fine. So you know what the virus signature looks like, here's the e-mail text. Remember, DO NOT follow the instructions in the e-mail, delete it instead! The e-mail reads: You have just received the "Blonde Virus!" Since we don't have any programming experience, this virus works on the honor system. Please delete all the files on your hard drive, then manually forward this virus to everyone on your mailing list. Thank you for your cooperation." --Anon. ***NOW ONE ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES... WHY ITS GOOD TO BE A WOMAN 1.We got off the Titanic first. 2.Taxis stop for us. 3.We'll never regret piercing our ears. 4.We don't look like a frog in a blender when dancing. 5.No fashion faux pas we make could ever rival The Speedo. 6.If we forget to shave, no one has to know. 7.We have the ability to dress ourselves. 8.If we marry someone 20 years younger, we're aware that we look like an idiot. 9.There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems. 10.We can make comments about how silly men are in their presence, because they aren't listening anyway. --submitted by Pat C [Rocco:"What was that you said, Pat?] ***SILLY NEW BOOKS JUST RELEASED! 1.Crossing the Sahara by Rhoda Camel 2.Arguing with Women by Xaveir Breath 3.Bruce Lee story by Marsha L'Arts 4.Russian Roulette by Hugo First 5.The Angry Dog by Nora Bone 6.Arrest In Lebanon by Wazim Notmee 7.The Insurmountable problem by Major Setback 8.Crime Does Not Pay by Laura Norda 9.A Load of Old Rubbish by Stefan Nonsense 10.Making the Most of Life by Maxie Mumm 11.Making the Least of Life by Minnie Mumm 12.When Shall We Meet Again? by Miles Apart 13.The Artic Ocean by I.C. Waters 14.Crossing Roads Safely by Luke Bothways 15.Sunday Service by Neil Downe 16.The Laser Weapon by Ray Gunn 17.Fade Away by Peter Out --submitted by Paul D & Sue S (in another of their marathon pun sessions) and additional material from: http://www.scatty.com/jokes/other/titles.html ***Doctors were told to contribute to the construction of a new wing at the hospital. What did they do? -The allergists voted to scratch it. -The dermatologists preferred no rash moves. -The gastroenterologists had a gut feeling about it. -The neurologists thought the administration had a lot of nerve. -The obstetricians stated they were laboring under a misconception. -The ophthalmologists considered the idea short-sighted. -The orthopedists issued a joint resolution. -The pathologists yelled, "over my dead body!" -The pediatricians said, "grow up." -The psychiatrists thought it was madness. -The surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing. -The radiologists could see right through it. -The internists thought it was a hard pill to swallow. -The plastic surgeons said, "this puts a whole new face on the matter." -The podiatrists thought it was a big step forward. -The cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no. -Anon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Well, of course the chaplains simply thought it was preying on the doctors' good natures! Hahahahaha!!! Until next week! Rocco and Sue. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++