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SEYMOUR ROTARY CLUB MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 2017/2018 PRESIDENT : Ron Halicki PRESIDENT ELECT : Mariam Baker SECRETARY : Fiona McCarthy TREASURER : John Keeffe IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT : Ruth Byers CLUB ADMINISTRATION : Director – Mariam Baker Bulletin Editor – Mark Dossor Sergeant At Arms – Martin Raby / Corporal – Xenia Williamson Attendance – Ralph Baker Program – Sharon Anderson Warne & Marlene Campbell Family of Rotary – Marlene Campbell and Ian Chadwick Catering – Ron Halicki and Mariam Baker Youth Protection Officer – Fiona McCarthy Club Historians – Mary Greenshields, Don Wilson and Bryan Tehan VOCATION : NEW GENERATIONS : Director – Paulette Andrews Director – Jane Challis Committee – Fred Sartori, Rita Collins & Dylan West Committee – Xenia Williamson, Julie Schulz & Mary Greenshields MEMBERSHIP : COMMUNITY SERVICE : Director – Mark Dossor Director – Greg Byers Committee – Don Wilson & Marlene Campbell Committee – Alan Walton, Tony Woodhouse, Heath Munari, Martin Raby, Jacqui Brauman, Lajita Allan-Agnew & Peter Holland. INTERNATIONAL & FOUNDATION : PUBLIC IMAGE : Director – Hugh Lawrence DIRECTOR : Catriona Jarman Committee – Gary Doherty, Alison Hall Committee – Vivian Beaumont and Ralph Baker Radio – Catriona Jarman Website – Ruth Club photographer – Dylan West SERVICE PROJECTS : Director – Ruth Byers OTHER DUTIES : Deputies – Tony Lee & David Freeman Rotary Park : Tony Woodhouse Committee – Sue Goette, Harley Bird, Ian Chadwick, Property / Shed : Tony Lee Dean Saitta, Dave Palmer Conference Coordinator : Paulette Andrews Club Trainer : Sue Goette Facebook : Mariam Baker Website : Ruth Byers SPECIAL PROJECTS / HELPERS – Jim Peart, Bruce Hall, Fiona Stevens, Ray Brown and Garnett Bailey Honorary Members – Alison Ridley, Doug Killeen and Cathy Gourbault-Lawrence
Our meeting commenced with the induction of Kathy Mills into our club. Kathy’s club mentor PP Mark Dossor introduced Kathy as a Seymour local with an Applied Bachelor of Management Studies, Advanced Diploma in Management and Diploma in HR and Diploma in Management. Unfortunately Kathy’s husband David, the principal at Broadford Secondary College, could not attend this evening. The induction was conducted by President Ron with Kathy being allocated to the Community Service portfolio. Welcome aboard Kathy. oooooOOOOOooooo President Ron handed the meeting to our chairman Ian Chadwick who called for reports: Secretary Fiona McCarthy reported that an email had been received from Exchange student Ben Charles keeping us up to date on his sightseeing, skiing, managing at school, catching up with other exchange students and plenty of snow. He also reported on a ‘BOG’, it’s meaning is anyones guess but hopefully Fiona will be able to let us know. Vocation chair Paulette Andrewsadvised that 2 nominations had been accepted for community service awards and that at this time we had had 0ne acceptance for the presentation on 16 April. Service Projects chair IPP Ruth Byers reminded all that this Easter weekends shake the can, as in the past, would include collection for the Royal Childrens Hospital on Good Friday. The donation to the appeal would be made in conjunction with Sodexo the operators of the Hume Highway servo’s who kindly allow us to use their facilities. Tony Lee advised that this months Lunch on the River to Rich River took place with 45 travellers on board. Paulette Andrews and Sue Goette assisted. Next trip is to Barooga. Our new inductee Kathy drew the lucky ticket allowing Ruth to spin for a win walking away with $25 from our potential $250 jackpot. Cathy Gourbault – Lawrence Club stalwarts Bryan Tehan, David Freeman Fred Sartori and honorary member and Alan Walton With the 2018 District Conference concluded this past weekend tonight was the opportunity to speak about the highlights.
Median Road Resource Centre, 25 Median Road E5 0PF Northampton The Lab, Floor B2, The Core, Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG. 6-9.30 TBC Wednesday Join the Wednesday group this month for a coffee, a catch up and to plan group activities as Spring approaches. Social and support group in Northampton for Lesbian and Bisexual women. Email for more details. Every Wednesday OUT @ THE CORE - CORBY Wednesday group. Phone Paula Boulton on 07892 489163 for directions and more info. 21 Hill-wood Resource Centre, 1 Polygon Rd, NW1 1QH 8LH 6.30 (film from 7) Film Night 22 MAC, Birmingham 7.30 Well That Explains It! Claire Summerskill on tour Box Office: 0121 446 3232 23 MAC, Birmingham Pink Punters Milton Keynes 7.30 TBC Well That Explains It! Claire Summerskill on tour Box Office: 0121 446 3232 St George’s day tour of Milton Keynes - with George and the dragon – on the Rainbow bus 24 25 26 27 28 29 Royal Vauxhall Tavern SE11 5HY FOXY's, Cumberland Street, Liverpool Gay Quarter 3-9 A Right Royal Affair. Charity fundraiser for the Equal Love Campaign Liverpool T-girl night out! 30 Everywhere Henderson Court Resource Centre, 102 Fitzjohn’s Ave (entrance round the corner on Prince Arthur Rd) NW3 6NS. Sir John Mills Theatre Ipswich All day 6 (film at 7) 7.30 Sshh Same Sex Hand Holding Saturday. See for details and how to join in Henderson Court Men’s Group Film Night: Well That Explains It! Claire Summerskill on tour Box Office: 01473 211498
Morning Order of Worship October 26, 2014—9:30 AM REJOICING IN THE LORD Prelude Welcome *Call to Worship Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. That they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. Praise the Lord. (Psalm 105: 1, 8, 3, 45) *God’s Greeting *Opening Song of Worship PH #556—Great is Thy Faithfulness Ministry of Music (sung by Sunday School Children) CELEBRATING NEW LIFE THE LORD HAS Baptism of Jonathan Ryan Wallenburg God’s Covenant Promises (PH #960) Our Covenant Promises The Baptism of Jonathan Ryan Wallenburg (Eph 3:17-19) Baptismal Prayer We Welcome Jonathan Ryan Wallenburg into the Family of God Congregational Prayer Evening Message Outline October 26, 2014 Pastor Matt Riddle Honor and Authority Exodus 20:12 (Series: The Catechism and the Commandments) Outline: A Weighty Command A Command With a Promise III. Application of the Fifth Commandment
Offering for the General Fund (After the offering, the pianist will play Jesus Loves Me and the children are then invited forward for a Message) Children’s Message A TIME OF LEARNING *Song of Preparation PH #585—Let Children Hear the Mighty Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 39 (PH #910) Scripture: Exodus 20:12 (page 74) Message: Honor and Authority (Series: The Catechism and the Commandments) Prayer of Application *Hymn of Application PH #542 vs. 1, 3, 4—The Ends of the All the Earth… A TIME OF LIVING *God’s Parting Blessing *Doxology PH # 291 vs. 4, 5—May the Mind of Christ, My Savior *Postlude Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle Organist: Arlene Van Woerkom Children’s Message: Pam Shea *Please Stand Offering for the General Fund (After the offering, the organist will play, Jesus Loves Me, and the children are then invited forward for the Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal) Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal (Ages 3-5) The Blessing—Congregation—The Lord be with you Children—And also with you LISTENING TO THE LORD Scripture: Romans 12:9-13 (page 1101) Message: Cultivating Authentic Community in a Virtual World (Series: Christianity Today) Prayer of Application *Hymn of Application HWC #284 vs. 1, 2—They’ll Know We Are Christians… LEAVING TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD *God’s Parting Blessing *Doxology PH # 253 vs. 4—Praise to the Lord, the Almighty *Postlude Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle Organist: Bea Molendyk Pianist: Brenda Molendyk Ministry of Music: Sunday School Children *Please Stand
This Week at Grace Sun/17 TODAY Mon/18 Tue/19 Wed/20 Thu/21 Fri/22 Sat/23 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 1:15 Christmas Choir Lunch/Rehearsal 6:00 Christmas Cantata 5:30 Chili, Caroling, & Cocoa 7:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 am Timothy Team
Morning Worship Call to Worship: Hymn #189 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Welcome & Prayer Hymn #225 “O Magnify the Lord” Hymn #269 “That Beautiful Name” Hymn #236 “What Child Is This?” Greeting Worship in Giving Special Music Reading God’s Word: Isaiah 7:10-16 (Pew Bible p. 518) Children’s “The Christmas Story: Act 3” / Matthew 1:18-25 (Pew Bible p. 703) Hymn #647 “I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go” Closing Prayer ***************************** You are all invited to our special Christmas Cantata “Sing Joy to All the World” tonight at 6:00 pm! Please invite your friends, and also bring your favorite
A copy of the Accruals Spreadsheet will need to accompany the 4 journals produced from FMS and sent to the School Finance Team. Guidance – Who is the end supplier? Category Everything on the March Year End Central Billing HCCDD Hertfordshire Business Services (formerly County Supplies) HCCHBS Overtime and casual hours to be paid to staff OTHER Energy Accruals from the Mouchel statement Grounds and Contract Cleaning OTHER Income from Parents for OTHER for Learning Ltd OTHER Hertfordshire Catering Ltd OTHER Journeys: Journeys taking after the 31st March 2015 (Next Financial Year) Journey Income should be carried forward as a Receipt in Advance (RIA) for all income received to date against each individual trip. Journey Expenditure should be treated as a Prepayment (PP) for all expenditure incurred to date against each individual trip. Note : Please DO NOT net off the income and expenditure and accrue just the balance – Each trip must be entered individually on the correct journal.
Morning Order of Worship February 16, 2014—9:30 AM REJOICING IN THE LORD Prelude and Welcome *Call to Worship—Psalm 33:1-5 *God’s Greeting *Opening Song of Worship HWC #38—I Will Call Upon the Lord APPROACHING THE LORD The Law of God—PH # 1015 Prayer of Confession Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before you our sinful nature, prone to evil and slow to do good; and all our shortcomings and offenses. You alone know how often we have sinned: in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. But, O Lord, have on us, who are ashamed and for all we have done to displease you. Teach us from our secret faults; and forgive us our sins; for the sake of your dear Son. And, O most holy and loving God, help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. (Silent Time of Confession) Lord, have mercy upon us Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Amen. Assurance of Pardon—Colossians 1:10-14 *Song of Response PH #547—Fill Thou My Life Evening Message Outline February 16, 2014 Pastor Matt Riddle “A Servant’s Plea” James 1:1 Introduction I. James, the man II. James, the book III. The Gospel in James IV. The Plea of James
BULLETIN 2018-03 October 20, 2017 U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Apprenticeship (OA) Washington, D.C. 20210 Distribution: A-541 Headquarters A-544 All Field Tech A-547 SD+RD+SAA+; Lab.Com Subject: Amendment of Appendix A of the National Apprenticeship Standards for National Standards of Apprenticeship for Amazon Code: 400.1 Symbols: DPSP/SHS Action: Immediate PURPOSE: To inform the staff of OA and the State Apprenticeship Agencies (SAA), Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors and other Registered Apprenticeship partners of the approval of amendment of Appendix A of the National Standards of Apprenticeship for Amazon. BACKGROUND: An amendment to Amazon’s National Standards of Apprenticeship was submitted by Ms. Baker, Military Recruiting Program Manager was approved by the OA Administrator on July 11, 2017. The amendment incorporates the addition of the occupations of Cloud Support Associate (Existing Title: Computer Support Specialist) and Associate Cloud Consultant (Existing Title: Application Developer). The National Standards of Apprenticeship for Amazon will be serviced by the National Office. ACTION: This bulletin is being provided to OA staff for informational purposes only. The OA National Office will be responsible for maintenance and technical assistance regarding this program. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Sage, Program Analyst at (202) 693-3321. NOTE: This bulletin is being sent via electronic mail.
Church Assistance Program. Feeling sad, empty, tired, worthless, guilty, no appetite, trouble sleeping are all symptoms of depression. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience depression. Hormonal changes, inherited traits, personal life circumstances and biological factors can all contribute, but you can get better. Call our CAP at 616-455-6210 or 1-800-442-0809 for free and confidential support. Elder and Deacon Districts: A-Bosch Daryl Van Dyke Scott Sybesma Brandsen-Grotenhuis Jerry Zeerip John Timmer Haan-Janssen Tim Leep Joel Kryger Jones-Leep John Janssen Mike Schierbeek Louwerse-Plaggemars Duane Tucker Ryan Texer Prince - Shoemaker Steve Slenk Scott Van Dyke Slenk-Tjarks Cal Schierbeek Zeb Driscoll Tucker-Zeerip Carl Helder Todd Sneller Dates for Your Calendar: April 15 Installation of Elder & Deacons April 29 Church Potluck May 10 Ascension Day Service May 20 Graduate Sunday June 2 Sporting June 11 Hockey Rock Begins Sanctuary Flowers The flowers adorning our sanctuary today have been placed in loving memory and in eager anticipation of the resurrection of our loved ones whom the Lord called home to await the great day with Him! In Memory of: Given by: Al & Bettee Boeve Ed Boeve John & Frances Boeve Marian Boeve Chet Bruins Marge Boeve Jake & Jan Ron & Joyce Dalman Ed Boeve Marge Boeve In Memory of: Given by: Dave Dozeman Daniel Dozeman John & Grace Huizen Jake & Jan Boeve Loie Dozeman Jerry & Cina Bosch The Bosch Family Tony, Linda, and Kendall Bosch Hazel Bosch
In Memory of: Given by: Roger & Jean Ericks Earl & Cheryl Bosch Jerry & Laura Bosch Sarah & Caleb Laura J Bosch Anthony Sr & Susan Bosch Ev Bosch Hazel Bosch Sarah Tucker Al Judy Bosch Ev Bosch Jack, Deb, & Brian Bosch Nathan Bosch Shirley Bosch Isla Brandsen Vaughn Brandsen Stan Brandsen Clarence Brower Larry Brower Mart & Anne Batts Judy Brinks Curt & Marcy Brower Clarence Brower Larry Brower Juliet Brower Elaine Bulthuis Jane Bulthuis Keith DeWeerd Jerry VanOosterhout Paul & Kris Bulthuis Dave Dozeman Wilmer & Ellen Dozeman Robert Dozeman Lois Dozeman Jerry Folkert Bob Walters Dawn Folkert Sara Walters In Memory of: Given by: Sherwin Geurink Al & Lorene Geurink Don Grotenhuis Matthew Holmes Donna Grotenhuis & Pam Holmes Harold & Evelyn Helder Ryan Helder Norma Hoogewind Kara Nyland Laverne Schaap Ed & Elaine Helder Ed & Sena Helder Harve & Donna Helder Peter & Junella Roon Phil & Rita Helder & family Louis & Henrietta Hoeksema Vern & Phyllis Hoeksema Ivan & Sherrie Janssen Bob Geurink Jonathan Hop & Aimee Geurink Leonard & Pam Vander Kolk Mark & Jan Hop family Ben Jansen Ally Jansen Jay Janssen Ida Janssen Ivan & Sherrie Janssen John & Char Janssen Joyce & Ken Schierbeek Jim & Jennie Kapenga Russ & Lievense Ron Kapenga Ric and Karen Lucas Judie Kapenga Ron & Brent Kapenga
From left – Hugh Lawrence [foundation/international], Jane Challis [youth], Mark Dossor [membership],Ruth Byers [service projects], Greg Byers [community service], Catriona Jarman [public relations], president Ron, Mariam Baker [administration], Fiona McCarthy [secretary] and Paulette Andrews [vocation]. Absent John Keefe [treasurer] Thankyou Welcome President Ruth President Ron SEYMOUR ROTARY CLUB MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 2017/2018 PRESIDENT : Ron Halicki PRESIDENT ELECT : Mariam Baker SECRETARY : Fiona McCarthy TREASURER : John Keeffe IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT : Ruth Byers CLUB ADMINISTRATION : Director – Mariam Baker Bulletin Editor – Mark Dossor Sergeant At Arms – Martin Raby / Corporal – Williamson Attendance – Baker Program – Sharon Anderson & Marlene Campbell Family of Rotary – Marlene Campbell and Ian Chadwick Catering – Ron Halicki and Mariam Baker Youth Protection Officer – Fiona McCarthy Club Historians – Mary Greenshields & Don Wilson VOCATION : YOUTH : Director – Paulette Andrews Director – Jane Challis Committee – Fred Sartori, Rita Collins & Dylan West Committee – Xenia Williamson, Schulz & Mary Greenshields MEMBERSHIP : COMMUNITY SERVICE : Director – Mark Dossor Director – Greg Byers Committee – Don Wilson & Marlene Campbell Committee – Alan Walton, Tony Woodhouse, Dimitra Giannopoulos, Heath Munari & Martin Raby INTERNATIONAL & FOUNDATION : PUBLIC RELATIONS : Director – Hugh Lawrence DIRECTOR : Catriona Jarman Committee – Gary Doherty, Alison Hall & Taylan Atar Committee – Vivian Beaumont and Ralph Baker Radio – Catriona Jarman Website – Ruth Byers Club photographer – Michael Schulz SERVICE PROJECTS : Director – Ruth Byers OTHER DUTIES : Deputies – Tony Lee & David Freeman Rotary Park : Tony Woodhouse Committee – Sue Goette, Harley Bird, Ian Chadwick, Property / Shed : Tony Lee & Matt Taylor Dean Saitta, Dave Palmer & Matt Taylor Conference Coordinator : Paulette Andrews Club Trainer : Sue Goette
Morning Order of Worship May 18, 2014—9:30 AM REJOICING IN THE LORD Prelude Welcome *Call to Worship—John 6:35 *God’s Greeting and Mutual Greeting *Opening Song of Worship PH #267 vs. 1, 2, 4—And Can It Be APPROACHING THE LORD Update on Summer Mission Project Congregational Prayer Offering for the General Fund (After the offering, the organist will play, Jesus Loves Me, and the children are then invited forward for the Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal) Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal (Ages 3-5) The Blessing—Congregation—The Lord be with you Children—And also with you Evening Message Outline May 18, 2014 Pastor Jonathan DePoy “Increasing our Theology of Christ” Colossians 1:15-23 Introduction—A Call to Increase our Theology of Christ Colossians 1:15-20—The Christ Hymn Increasing our Theology of Christ Lord of Creation (vs. 15-17) Jesus is the … of the Invisible God (vs. 15) Creator of the Universe (vs. 15-16) Sustainer of Creation (vs. 17) Lord of Reconciliation (vs. 18-20) Jesus is the … Head of the Church (vs. 18) Firstborn from the Dead (vs. 18) Fullness of God (vs. 19) Reconciler of Everything (vs. 20) Increased Theology Leads to Increased Adoration (vs. 21-23) has Reconciled us to God (vs. 21-23) Jesus Allows us to Participate in the Gospel (vs. 23) Question of Application: Is Jesus Supreme in Your Life?
Morning Message Outline May 18, 2014 Pastor Matt Riddle Colossians 1:3-14 Praying with Gospel Centered Hope (Series: Godward Prayers) I. Motivated by the Power of the Gospel II. Aimed at the “Heart” III. Grounded in the Hope of Christ Evening Order of Worship May 18, 2014—6:00 PM A TIME OF PRAISE Prelude Welcome Call to 113 *God’s Greeting Opening Songs of Worship Screen—He is Exalted Screen—That’s Why We Praise Him *Screen—All Heaven Declares A TIME OF *Apostles’ (page 813) *Song of Response HWC #88 vs. 1, 4—Fairest Lord Jesus Congregational Prayer Offering for the General Fund (After the offering, the pianist will play Jesus Loves Me and the children are then invited forward for a Message) Children’s Message
Morning Order of Worship June 29, 2014—9:30 AM REJOICING IN THE LORD Prelude Welcome *Call to Worship Let us worship God. “He is our refuge and our fortress, our God, in whom we trust.” Let us confess with our mouths, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Let us call upon our true God, believing him in our hearts, confessing him with our mouths, worshiping him in spirit and in truth. *God’s Greeting and Mutual Greeting *Opening Song of Worship HWC #108—Come, Christians, Join to Sing APPROACHING THE LORD Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons (PH #1004) Del (Elder) Steve Gerritsma (Elder) Bryan Shafer (Deacon) John Den Bleyker (Deacon) Song of Response PH #547 vs. 1, 3—Fill Thou My Life, O Lord, My God Commissioning of Kim Zeinstra Congregational Prayer Evening Message Outline June 29, 2014 Pastor Matt Riddle To the Church of the Compromising Revelation 2:12-17 Outline: Commended for their Commitment Condemned for their Compromise Called to be Conquerors
A TIME OF LEARNING *Song of Preparation HWC #428 vs. 1, 3—I Need Thee Every Hour Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 (page 1193) Message: To the Church of the Struggling Saints (Series: Letters to the Church) Prayer of Application *Hymn of Application Screen—Salvation Belongs to Our God A TIME OF LIVING *God’s Parting Blessing *Doxology PH #412 v. 5—Jesus Shall Reign *Postlude Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle Pianist: Stephanie Walters Guitars: Benjamin Walters, Jason Walters Praise Team: Bonnie Batjes, John Janssens, Mille Janssens, Sara Mokma, Joyce Rotman Children’s Message: Ryan Visser *Please Stand Offering for the General Fund (During the offering a slideshow will be shown highlighting COTP). (After the offering, the organist will play, Jesus Loves Me, and the children are then invited forward for the Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal) Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal (Ages 3-5) The Blessing—Congregation—The Lord be with you Children—And also with you LISTENING TO THE LORD *Song of Preparation: HWC #247—Spirit of the Living God Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16 (page 13) Message: Hide and Seek (Series: The Life of Abraham) Prayer of Application *Hymn of Application HWC #204 vs. 1, 2, 3—Rock of Ages LEAVING TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD *God’s Parting Blessing *Doxology PH #454 v. 3—Now Thank We All Our God *Postlude Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle Organist: Bea Molendyk Pianist: Brenda Molendyk Missionary Update: Val Avink *Please Stand
Morning Message Outline July 20, 2014 Pastor Matt Riddle Genesis 16:1-16 Hide and Seek Outline: A Familiar Story We Hide! God Seeks! Evening Order of Worship July 20, 2014—6:00 PM A TIME OF PRAISE Prelude Welcome *Call to Worship *God’s Greeting Opening Songs of Worship Screen—You Are My King Screen—You are My Vision Screen—Cornerstone A TIME OF FAITH *Apostles’ Creed (page 813) *Song of Response HWC #72 vs. 1, 4—We Will Glorify Congregational Prayer Offering for General Fund (After the offering, the pianist will play Jesus Loves Me and the children are then invited forward for a Message) Children’s Message
A TIME OF LEARNING *Song of Preparation HWC #395 vs. 1, 3, Me Thy Way, O Lord Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-18 (page 284) Message: As Iron Sharpens Iron Prayer of Application *Hymn of Application Screen—Bind Us Together A TIME OF LIVING *God’s Parting Blessing *Doxology HWC #293, vs. 1, 4—Rise Up, O Church of God *Postlude Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Jonathan DePoy Pianist: Sharon Machiela Song Service: Bob Heyboer Children’s Message: Pastor Jonathan DePoy *Please Stand LISTENING TO THE LORD *Song of Preparation: HWC #512 vs. 1, 4, 5—My Savior’s Love Scripture: Romans 4:18-25 (page 1093) Message: Our Father Abraham (Series: The Life of Abraham) Prayer of Application *Hymn of Application PH #267 vs. 1, 2, 4—And Can It Be LEAVING TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD *God’s Parting Blessing *Doxology HWC #47 vs. 1, 3—God Will Take Care of You *Postlude Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle Organist: Sharon Machiela Pianist: Brenda Molendyk *Please
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Smithsonian exhibit focused on “Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World” Ground-breaking for first major new reservoir in North Texas in 3 decades – estimated $1.6B cost Toward a goal of “ethically responsible and transparent research” on human reproduction Report on plant protection products (i.e., pesticides) highlights fragmented decision-making on agriculture Report: Book Review: “The Human Planet: How We Created the Anthropocene” Book Review: “Genetics in the Madhouse: The Unknown History of Human Heredity” Nostalgic pictures of tourists in our national parks Breeding dairy cattle without horns – introducing polled trait to high-merit dairy breeds “Core competencies” worked so well in general education that we lost a generation – will they work for setting core standards for training next generation of One Health Programs Report: With hurricane season upon us, professor suggests investing in more hazard-resistant construction US Energy Secretary emphasizes need to view electrical grid resilience as national security issue In effort to reduce pollution, EU proposes ban of everyday plastic items – India to ban by 2022 Infographic: Weirdest trash of 2017: Pacific rats trace 2,000 years of human impact on island ecosystems
Do you know of a colleague and/or student who would be interested in receiving these Bulletin Boards? Please forward to them. A quick email to with the word “subscribe” in the subject line and the email address will be added to the listing. Geoscience Bulletin Board – 14 May 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Awaiting explosive eruption of Kilauea Acid rain? Ballistic boulders: https://www.livescience.com/62528-hawaii-kilauea-ballistic-rocks.html Interesting facts: https://www.livescience.com/27622-kilauea.html Fissures: Updates: Fault slippage reversal may be harbinger of large earthquakes Bridge construction models work well in seismic lab under simulation of M7.5 Landslide concerns in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – steep hills, clay soil, narrow valleys & precipitation Ocean waters continue to mix – inflowing waters vary in temperature, salinity & species Predicted change to Southern Ocean silicate front Criminal actions of stupid people: destroying 200 myo dinosaur tracks in Red Fleet State Park in Utah Hurricane Harvey was fueled by warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico Super-computers revising hurricane forecasting Yes, the Flat Earth Society still exists – observations on a Flat Earth Convention – power & knowledge “Snowball Earth” a consequence of Plate Tectonics
EPA announces future action on paint strippers that contain methylene chloride Biogas micro-grids could reduce odors and power outages for hog farm neighbors Perspective: Cows make lots of manure – drinking water sources need protection in New York State EPA fast-tracking cleanup of 5-mile plume in contaminated aquifer in Orange County, California Superfund Site: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0900251 Smoking is bad for health, as is second-hand smoke – dangers also in third-hand smoke Hammond & Whiting, Indiana, have elevated lead levels in soil Utah is one of the driest states in the US but is using biblical amounts of water You are what you eat – Eating fast food linked to infertility Perspective: USDA proposal for GMO food labels is “wacky” EPA to investigate toxic levels of manganese pollution in Southeast Chicago yards Ranking the most bike-friendly cities in the US ********************** Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 14 May 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Just what Palm Beach needs – yet two more high rise towers Model to show how rising seas “could swallow up” coastal cities & impacts of deforestation Earthtime interactive: New to help stakeholders determine factors to consider to rebuild coastal Louisiana
Houston City Council approves plan to build homes in floodplain – exceeds more stringent requirements following Hurricane Harvey – but is that enough? A new tunnel under Puget Sound? Carolina Beach * UNC Institute of Marine Science to study impacts of King tides Louisiana getting $82M for coastal restoration from Mexico oil revenue-sharing based on GOMESA Coastal cities face the threat of more rich people Understanding the benefits of when sea level rises and coastal land is flooded Next superstorm is inevitable, but will building a massive $1B wall and park protect Manhattan? False tsunami alert texted to Coastal Bend residents Swimmers beware – shark population increasing in coastal North Carolina waters “Celeris” interactive coast wave modeling software runs “faster than real-time” Perspective: The hard truth about Louisiana’s coastal crisis Seaweed is a growing opportunity for coastal residents Viewing offshore wind energy from an economists perspective Atolls do not exist forever Paper: Tracking how hurricane floodwaters spread non-native freshwater plants and animals Boracay Island is closed to tourists – Philippines government employs heavy security during cleanup
Reconstructing climate record of half-million years by studying loess deposits in China Japan killed 114 immatures and 122 pregnant whales for “scientific research” Report: Chemical element ruthenium (Ru) has unique magnetic properties at room temperature Heavy iron anvil will float on liquid mercury (do NOT try this at home) Down to Earth with: David Wilcots - geologist & paleontologist Is virtual reality (fieldwork among the pixels) a good substitute for the real thing? NASA estimates total rainfall from Subtropical Storm Alberto across southeastern US slows down the solar wind by creating a bow shock A rose is a rose – but water is not the same thing as water – ortho- vs para-water New theory on “traffic jams” in jet stream causing changes in weather patterns Rising oceanic & atmospheric oxygen levels co-evolved with marine life during Phanerozoic Riverdale landslide keeps moving in Utah – loss of homes “inevitable” by a collateral hazard when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE 3-D model explains seismic anisotropy & suggests flow in asthenosphere drags tectonic plates with convective cycling Decades of aerial photographs help map ancient Roman water system infrastructure What is hidden beneath the sands of Rub Al-Khali?
Pneumodesmus newmani, a millipede, is too young to be first air breather on land The mantle is melting beneath the volcano zone on the North Island of New Zealand A call for UNESCO to stop desecration of the Quaternary Kula region geopark in western Turkey Geopark: building tsunami monitoring network in the South China Sea using tsunami detection buoys Travels in Geology: two rivers at Grand Junction, Colorado Still looking for the source of the October 1465 volcanic eruption Why Roman mortar is so much more durable than modern concrete Models at the Geological Museum in Tsukuba, Japan, educate visitors on geology of the country Alberta, Canada, reportedly failing on risk from leaking O&G wells, failing to protect health & safety This 166 myo giant Jurassic crocodilian, Razanandrongobe sakalavae, was an apex predator Updated USGS digital topographic maps across the country 241 myo reptile, Eusaurosphargis dalsassoi, in Grisons Mountains shows scale armor Mathematics and on-the-ground analysis calculation of “old” and “new” water runoff Chemical fingerprinting of 200 myo plants reveals clues to the Jurassic environment
Controlling water runoff could curb sediment losses & be beneficial for Southland farmers in New Zealand Sierra Club starts petition to address earthquake “crisis” in Oklahoma Groundwater in San Joaquin Valley, California, contains chronic contamination of bacteria, chemicals, pesticides & metals – poses risk to school children Report: Ozone & fine particulate air pollution may pose greater risk of premature death in older Americans Glyphosate (Roundup®) exposure may stimulate cane toads to produce more venom Re-wilding of a century-old cranberry bog in New Hampshire Why is there more biodiversity in the tropics? Bats have potential to host avian & human influenza viruses ********************************************* Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 10 July 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford $1B+ project expansion of “Cinnamon Shore” development on Texas Gulf Coast = 4X footprint on the barrier island – in direct path of hurricanes “Walking Trees” (i.e., mangroves) are on the rise in Florida Potential for using tourists to promote and help coastal conservation in Louisiana Joint meeting addresses coastal access and traffic jams along coastal California Cleaning up the aftermath of the 4th of July on the beach at Biloxi, Mississippi
Frisco Pier (aka Cape Hatteras Pier) dismantling process has begun – will remove asbestos and then schedule is weather dependent India calls for reassessment of coastal vulnerability New Zealand perspective: to coastal hazard information Both are tasty! But what is the difference between Bay Scallops and Sea Scallops? Highway 80 to Tybee Island reopened after coastal flooding receded – a very scenic drive! WildScapes symposium on 20 January 2018 in Richmond Hill will focus on Georgia beaches & barrier islands Coastal models need to be reinvented in order to effectively tackle the ecological challenges facing the coastal areas Bahamas using IDB funds to build resilience to coastal risks through sustainable coastal protection
99 myo Cretaceous baby bird was trapped in tree sap and fossilized in amber T rex did not have a feathery plume and was mostly covered in leathery scales The Coral Triangle is a hot spot of oceanic biodiversity Illegal “sand lifting” from Banshai & Jhinia Rivers causes increased erosion Photogenic volcanic plume from Bogoslof volcano in the Bering Sea seen from space Cuba now has a system for quick alerts for perceptible earthquakes Cometary ice is older than our solar system & comets added material to the atmosphere of Earth International team of researchers find evidence that mid-mantle holds as much water as the ocean Source of the 1586 Sanriku, Japan, tsunami is identified as mega-quake in the Aleutian Islands New technology reveals previously unknown teeth in first scientifically-described dinosaur fossil New model suggests how the Arctic Ocean became saline Paper: ************************************************* Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 12 June 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Antibiotic resistance – cause, worst-case scenario, and hope? Alabama survey first confirmed case of white-nose syndrome in southeastern bats Book Review: “Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and how it changed the World”
Millionaire donates $2M to Audubon Society for wildlife refuge in Lee County, Illinois Gremel Wildlife Sanctuary: https://illinoisaudubon.org/gremel-wildlife-sanctuary-dedicated/ Carrying on the conservation work pioneered by Rob Stewart Drinking tea affects females differently than males – epigenetic changes Tree-climbing goats plant new trees – they spit out seeds as part of rumination process Perspective: Not My Fault - Resiliency requires government support China has mitigated natural disaster threats in Sichuan Province by relocating families & disaster control projects Is incarceration of criminals a case of environmental injustice? The future of food production illustrated in 12 FAO charts FAO Report – Future of Food & Agriculture: http://www.fao.org/publications/fofa/en/ Red dye study will examine interaction of well water and water in Locks & Dam 14 on Mississippi River Pittsburgh revitalized since the steel-making days of the late 1800s and early 1900s 51 uses for baking soda….replacing harsh (sometimes toxic) chemicals Re-shaping the “tree of life” that portrays Darwin’s concept of the origin of species *************************************** Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 12 June 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford 4-year study to investigate sources of chemical pollution in Australian coastal waters
Significant value in obtain rock cores and cuttings from the Earth Catastrophic volcanic eruption occurred in Pacific NW 16.5 million years ago creating larged mapped flood basalt unit on Earth New species of Jurassic marine crocodile, Ieldraan melkshamensis, is identified Theory of quantum mechanics does not adequately explain function of last 21 elements of the periodic table Die-off of extensive forests in Mesozoic, rapid decline in CO2 concentration in atmosphere – could have led to “snowball earth” condition Investigating rates of sea-level change and fossil coral reefs around Hawaii Siberian volcanic eruptions may have caused the Permian Extinction approximately 250 myo “Fake fin” discovery in museum storeroom leads to identifying new species, Protoichthyosaurus Fossil specimen of Cambrian stalked filter feeder identified in Antimony Canyon in northern Utah Cost of transporting petroleum products by pipeline and rail should include air pollution and emissions Detailed picture of biological particles in ocean deeps along the Equator – heaviest marine snow fall Classifying volcanic fatalities by details of activity and/or occupation 8 October 1871, wildfire in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, was deadliest in American history – little known since the Great Chicago Fire burned at the same time Investigating how long subglacial water may be stored
Comparing the Regent, Sierra Leone, & Kotropi, India, landslides Anatoliadelphys maasae – middle Eocene cat-sized metatherian discovered in Turkey Paper: Oceans deemed by humans to “possess vast, untapped potential for sustainable aquaculture” What might cause the electrophonic effect associated with meteors? California now undertaking “Fighting Drought with Stormwater” to capture runoff Woolly Mammoths are extinct, but humans continue (illegally) hunting for their ivory tusks Folklore associated with solar eclipses Monitoring King Tides Gore’s “Inconvenient Sequel” might draw an audience in Slovakia but it “bombed” in the US as Americans are wising up to the hoax that is “man-made global warming” Lemmysuchus obtusidens was a nasty, 20-foot long croc that lurked in shallow coastal waters NASA testing satellite lasers to measure sea ice and glacial melt New evidence suggests Snowball Earth helped the evolution of complex life on Earth as environment changes occurred Book reviews: “Quakeland: On the Road to America's Next Devastating Earthquake” & “The Quake: How the Biggest Earthquake in North America Changed Our Understanding of the Planet Overfishing threatens species in the – what can be done to save species and their habitat?
Do you know of a colleague and/or student who would be interested in receiving these Bulletin Board listings? Please forward to them. A quick email to with the word “subscribe” in the subject line and the email address will be added to the weekly distribution. Geosciences Bulletin Board – 25 January 2016 - compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Requiem for Professor Bob Carter…a geologist who always knew ‘man-made global warming’ was a crock Deep 6.8M EQ hits southern Alaska, aftershocks continue, power outages, but limited damage in Anchorage IPCC releases yet more “proof” that humans have caused climate change…but is it real proof? How NASA plans to blow up “killer asteroids” … without the help of Bruce Willis Eruption of Popocatépetl volcano, located 35 miles from Mexico City, may be imminent (video) “Let it Snow: The Science of Winter” is released as new NSF special report An update on the physics of snow (with graphic on snow crystals)….and making snowmen Monitoring for beach erosion on Town Neck Beach in Massachusetts (video) New seafloor map reveals history of plate tectonics when Pangaea broke apart Planetary geology: 5 planets will be visible – Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter Subducting sea mounts may have limited magnitude of April 2014 Chilean earthquake If the dinosaurs died out as a result of the Chicxulub Meteor impact, then this is the film to see and learn about the K-T boundary: “The Day the Mesozoic Died” (33-minute video) Is magnesium powering the magnetic field of Earth?
Study finds “strong association” between high levels of fine particulate air pollution & poor sperm quality The Marañón in Peru may cease flowing once Chadin II project is complete Tracking physical changes on Earth through 1.4 million daily satellite photos American tobacco industry will begin court-ordered national advertising campaign to publicly admit truth about health effects of smoking 3M shipments of cosmetics from nearly 30,000 foreign companies are not tested for safety by the FDA – new legislation may lead to regulating toxic contents Evidence reveals that mountaintop coal mining to increased disease and deaths in Appalachia Slums do indeed exist and have their own “heat island” effect – get 5 to 10 degrees F higher than city Perspective: Most Americans drink fluoridated water – is that a good thing? Providing information to the public on progress of Gowanus Superfund progress The number of toxic chemicals on supermarket vegetables has risen 17-fold since the 1960s ********************************************* Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 27 November 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Delaware coastal cleanup in September netted 3.8 tons of trash Tagging sharks in the Nantucket Shoals to collect data to help the declining population in waters that are treacherous for sharks Surfers, scuba divers & anglers may help monitor hard-to-reach coastal areas
Do you know of a colleague and/or student who would be interested in receiving these Bulletin Board listings? Please forward to them. A quick email to with the word “subscribe” in the subject line and the email address will be added to the weekly distribution. Geoscience Bulletin Board – 2 October 2017 - compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Revising the date from September to October 2017 for the end of the World – but Nibiru does not exist Excellent hurricane news coverage – and they did not need to hype it with “global warming” but not everyone agrees Submergent East Coast of US continues to subside due to glacial isostatic rebound, groundwater withdrawal & minor contribution from ice melt = 60 cm since 16th century USGS will conduct low-level airborne project to investigate geophysical, geological & hydrogeological conditions in Crested Butte Watershed White humpback whale, Migaloo, filmed off the coast of Australia (video) Seismic tremor at North Korean test site is likely aftershock from the missile test on 3 September Soil conditions & character of 7.1M EQ created damage in Mexico German WWI U-boat found off the coast of Flanders in Belgium with 23 bodies inside Four incredible facts about sea otters Some woolly rhinos grew misplaced ribs on necks – perhaps a result of inbreeding Bolling-Allerod interval records precursor signs of impending end of the Ice Age Recent deadly EQs in Mexico may not be causally related
Volcano & mountain plateau across Turkey may have formed by massive detachment of tectonic material & “dripping” of deep lithosphere Getting a better picture of the volcanic plumbing system of Mount Etna Rates of subsidence vary across the US East Coast – in metro Hampton Roads, Virginia, some spots subsiding 7 to 10 times faster than average Novel approach to using footprints to estimate body masses of dinosaurs Humans are creating EQ zone in North America Paper: Earth might be overdue for a cataclysmic volcanic eruption Huge mass of hot rock continues to rise under Vermont Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument may be at risk of impacts from proposed mining Frozen debris are creeping toward Dalton Highway in Alaska (video) Turquoise (copper aluminum phosphate) & zircon (zirconium silicate) are the birthstones for December ************************************** Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 4 December 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Expansive soils cause greater financial property loss than earthquakes, floods, hurricanes & tornadoes Reindeer must contend with collisions with railroad trains in the Arctic of Norway – 3,300+ since 2013
********************************************* Coastal Zone Management Bulletin – 4 December 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Resilient coasts in Africa In Delaware, Coastal Zone Act changes need more public & Audubon to boycott meetings Change of seasons brings variety of migrating water fowl to Eastern Shore of Delmarva Peninsula Desalination provides potable water for growing population in coastal regions of the Persian Gulf Perspective: Oil drilling in Arctic will spoil coastal plains of migratory birds Part III of “How we got here – is coastal living in jeopardy?” Photo-essay: 10 coast towns in Norway that are “remarkable and magical” Coastal Bend, Texas, streams will be subject of post-Harvey research Municipal governments in South Carolina are opposed to offshore drilling Assessing water quality & the health of Casco Bay in Maine Interactive Health Index: http://www.cascobay.org/media/interactive-health-index/ Human interference worsens impacts of hurricane on coastal ecosystem Addressing coastal erosion in West Donegal, Ireland Digital Coast Act would strengthen coastal resiliency HR-4062: NOAA-sponsored Digital Coast: https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/
Report: Report summary: Bárðarbunga volcano in Iceland may be getting ready to erupt Winds are causing Totten glacial ice to melt in Antarctica Komatiite volcanic rocks from the 3.3 billion-year-old Weltevreden Formation reveal early history of Earth *************************************** Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 6 November 2017 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford Perspective: Needing a system-level view of watershed to inform scientific understanding & management decisions Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) use by mother during pregnancy linked to risk of ADHD in children based on Norwegian cohort study of more than 100,000 children Paper: Climate change policy depends on how we value human population How the health impacts of natural disasters are measured – connecting epidemiology & disasters Perspective: What to do with our nuclear waste? Classify & dispose according to risk? Bison in Yellowstone don’t always do what is expected – results of annual count Saudi Arabia contemplating $500B city on the shore of the Red Sea – does this megaproject make sense?
of syphilis are rising dramatically across the world; yes, it can become antibiotic resistant; Lubbock County in Texas under a “syphilis alert” “Superbacteria” pose significant threat at Olympic events in Rio de Janeiro Zika-related death confirmed in the US, an elderly person in Salt Lake City, Utah Emerging vector-borne diseases threaten livestock and may become zoonotic threat to humans Genetically “pure” bison in Utah may help conserve the species, despite human-forced hybridization among other herds Call for aggressive regulation of toxic household chemicals, Targeting Environmental NeuroDevelopmental Risks Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership to support 10 wetland enhancement projects in 12 states Battle over dust in Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area costs $$$ in attorney fees Estimated cost is $266M to eliminate combined sewer overflows into Lake Erie & Rocky River Changing demographics of those illegally crossing the southern US Border 20 years later, “Dolly” the sheep, cloning, ethics “Fast Facts” extolling virtues of proposed California WaterFix (Delta Tunnels) are rebutted Accelerating resistance to antibiotics Minnesota directs talking points on overuse of antibiotics at doctors, patients, farmers & consumers