Anyone who does business with us (CDS Pest Control, Richardson) or sends business to us we will donate 10 percent. They must mention our community to qualify. Call me at 972-690-9798. This will also include the dreaded word termites! That season is just around the corner.
George of Real Care Realty, LLC will donate 10% up to $1000 of his commissions to John Stack Ministries for every Real Estate transaction closed from a community member. Additionally, he will contribute 5% to a maximum of $500 for every referral from a member that closes. For more into call George @214-395-4820.
Marianne will donate 10% of profits to John Stack Ministries from all Weekenders Clothing sales to member, and 5% from referrals. More info @ 972-516-9823.
If I can learn enough from my crash course this week on burning CD’s & DVD’s, during the brunch prepare yourselves to see a slide show on some of our Yosemite trips, likewise last year’s trip to Glacier Nat. Park, Montana
P.S. Anyone have a laptop they would like to sell? We need a laptop for CD
and DVD presentations. Thanks. J.S
Says John, "Welcome in, Everybody."
Readings:
Isaiah 66, 10-14, As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you. (Isaiah at his best)
Psalm 66, Let all the earth cry out to God with joy
Galatians 6, 14-18, Peace and mercy be to all.
Luke 10, 1-12, 17020, Peace to this household.
Marilyn lights our Summer Candles.
Isaiah observations:
The scene: the people are now back in Jerusalem, a destroyed Jerusalem. Isaiah is attempting to put a positive spin on everything. After all that took place in the Babylonian captivity, Cyrus has defeated the Babylonians and released the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem.
This chapter 66 is the last of the whole book and the work of the third Isaiah.
The Psalm. Can this be true? The Psalm is also 66. It is beautiful and positive. Can religion be better?
Ron reads our Blessing of the Summer Candles.
Why I am still proud to be an American
This morning in honor of July 4, I want to share why I am still proud to be an American. I have 4 little vignettes.
The first took place when I was in Tanzania giving a retreat or seminar to a small group of delightful Dutch religious sisters. We were at a mission on the outskirts of a little town called Morogoro. A thief got into my room, which was a fixed up shipping container on the edge of the compound, while I was having breakfast. I lost my passport & a few small things.
Who let in that funny man with the hat?
So, I had to go to the American Embassy in Dar es Salaam, the capitol. The staff did not hassle me, but treated me like a fellow traveler. I remember feeling, first, a sense of security and, secondly, a sense of being proud to be connected with a country which was a dream country to so many Tanzanians.
Happy 57th Anniversary, Marilyn & Ron.
Secondly, Iowa and the marvelous week long 500 mile bike ride the end of this month. 30k people riding from the MO River to the MS River. The atmosphere is so friendly and fun.
Amid all the camaraderie, the event that always touches me the most is the Amish concession. Not just because I can buy a piece of pie (about 5 varieties) for 3-4 $$’s and a huge spoonful of vanilla ice cream being made right there under the tent for another 2-4 $$’s, It is the fact that in America a group like the Amish can live and thrive.
My Dearest Carrie, I remember you as a sweet, pretty little girl from our days at St. Marks. Now look at you, a pretty girl and a doctor. I'm impressed and delighted for you.
I will miss seeing my buddy Henry, the pie vendor, a guy about 24 years old and very friendly. I will miss renewing our friendship. He even loaned me the money once when I forgot my money.
I ride Iowa’s Ragbrai, I am proud to be a crazy American like all the crazies around me.
Aggie, this is fortification for the rework of your knee. May it be successful and bring you peace.
Thirdly, our neighborhood picnic and parade. So many kids, so many families, so many dogs, so many families of color. Rosemary is the refreshment czar and hosts the most popular concession on the campus of the Preston Hollow Elementary, where the disk jockey rides, where the fire truck begins the parade, and where face painting and animal petting all can be found.
Want to know how popular Rosemary is? I was instructed to pick up 24 dozen donut holes to go with chocolate chip cookies from Costco and grapes in plastic cups. How many donut holes left over? Zip, zero, nada.
A dozen times during the morning I am touched to be there. I am proud to be part of America and I am proud of Rosemary.
Listen everyone. Connie & John are going to visit Bill in Pagosa Springs. Therefore, what a better way to show Bill our appreciation for his hospitality for Rosemary & me. Enjoy it, Bill.
Finally, remember the Mays when Rosemary & I would join her delightful family to do the Ride New York? While there we would take the marvelous Staten Island Ferry (still FREE!), and pass by the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French.
On that statue is the following sonnet:
Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teaming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest tossed to me.
I lift my lamp beside the Golden Door.
It takes a team. Especially because we are color coordinated.
Ezekiel 34: Thus says the Lord God: From now on, I myself am the shepherd. As shepherds go after their flocks when they get scattered, I’m going after my sheep. I’ll rescue them from all the places they’ve been scattered.
James: You can no more show me your works apart from your faith, than I can show you my faith apart from my works. Faith and works, works and faith—they fit together hand in glove.
Luke 17: Whenever you did one of these things to the least of my sisters and brothers—that was me. You did it to me.
Here are the links for Sunday:
We are looking forward to seeing everyone this coming Saturday. We are excited by the prospect of leaving the Rochester Park Lakes area in their best shape in many years. If you are not able to join us, we will miss you but invite you to visit the site any time your schedule allows. We will certainly invite you to participate in our future projects and keep you apprised of our future endeavors.
Thank you again for offering to help us improve this wonderful area in Dallas. See you Saturday.
Regards,
Ron Kovatis
Executive Director
Groundwork Dallas
Calling all nurses! We need more help at CCAC, please.
From Ron Kovatis: We are in the homestretch for the Operation ACT Clean-up on March 31. Please let me know as soon as possible if you will be participating in the clean-up and the number of additional volunteers and their names, if possible, that you plan to bring to the event. We need to have a count of volunteers to speed the registration process and to order supplies and food. Thanks for your help. Hope to see you on the 31st. Download the flyer.
From Jane Drake: My daughter, Ellen, is looking for employment this summer. She is 14 and has done babysitting for three families, so she has references. She will baby-sit up to two little ones. Depending on where the family is located, I could possibly drop her off or pick her up on my way to/from work in Plano. Best situation would be something 3-5 days a week. (Money is going into her college fund – she just doesn’t know it!) email: Jane.Drake@EDS.com, phone: 972-604-0401.
From Andre Davidson: I would like to tell you about a special family and particularly about a precious little girl named Sadie Davidson. Sadie was recently diagnosed with Neuroblastoma cancer at the tender age of 4 months old. Her Mom and Dad, Jennifer and Jason Davidson, along with her big brother Quinn and sister Delaney have been at her side since the battle began. Since her diagnosis, Sadie has been in and out of Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas receiving treatment and beginning her aggressive chemotherapy program to battle her disease.
As you might imagine, the emotional stress and strain of dealing with such an illness is traumatic not to mention the financial issues that arise. Throughout this journey the family has received an outpouring of love, support and prayer from friends and family. The Davidson family has a strong faith in God and His love for them and their precious little baby Sadie…it is this FAITH that has sustained them. This family needs a miracle and they are praying for one. While waiting for Sadie’s miracle, there are medical bills and other living expenses that need to be paid.
Now we have an opportunity to help them too. I am playing golf in an upcoming event benefiting The Sadie Davidson Cancer Fund called "Swing for Sadie" which will be held on Monday April 23, 2007 at Eldorado Country Club in McKinney, Texas. This event is a Golf & Tennis Marathon and I will be playing 100 holes of golf in one day! I am asking you to sponsor me for every hole of golf that I play. (For example, if you would like to sponsor me at $1.00 per hole…your donation would be for a flat amount of $100). Any amount small or large will help me raise funds for Sadie.
This isn’t a typical fundraiser that has high costs and small results. I hope that you’ll be able to contribute some amount so as to keep me motivated when I approach my 70th or 80th hole! All contributions must be received on or before 04/23/2007 in order to count for this event. A fund for the family has been set up through Christ United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas. All of your donations are tax-deductible. Any amount that you would be willing to contribute would be greatly appreciated. To donate securely online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or online check, just click on the following link: https://www.miraclegolfconcepts.com/donate.php?p=221&e=51
Again, thanks for your consideration, support and most of all your generosity. Your kindness will not be forgotten.