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Sorry I haven't been posting in a while, I was sick with cold/flu and there were some days I didn't feel like going on my laptop. I would check my emails by phone but not respond to a lot of them, wasn't ignoring anyone :) I missed everybody. Cindy J

As we approach the Easter celebration on Sunday, I will be sending out what I hope will be daily reflections for today, tomorrow and Saturday in addition to what I hope will be my Sunday sermon/reflection. Today is celebrated as Holy Thursday in many churches, and I'll reference one Scripture passage read in many churches on this occasion this year: Before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that His time had come that He would depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. During supper, the devil--having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him--Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He came from God, and was going to God, arose from supper and laid aside His outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped it around His waist. Then He poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around Him. Then He came to Simon Peter who said to Him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I Am doing now, but you will understand later.” Peter said to Him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I don’t wash you, you have no part with Me.” Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!” Jesus said to him, “Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.” For He knew him who would betray Him, therefore He said, “You are not all clean.” So when He had washed their feet, put His outer garment back on, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I Am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you." -John 13:1-15 We can all probably relate to Linus in the “Peanuts” cartoon strip when he shouts in frustration, “I love mankind; it’s people I can’t stand!” It’s easy to love the human race in the abstract, but when it comes to loving specific people who, like us, have their own faults and foibles, and might often irritate us or rub us the wrong way--those who might even be our enemies and wish us ill--the process becomes a lot more difficult! What the Gospel of John chose to mention of the Last Supper differs somewhat from that of the Synoptic Gospels, and serves as an introduction to Jesus's lengthy last discourse to His disciples. The Synoptic Gospels' accounts of the Last Supper are less detailed for the most part, yet provide information not mentioned in John. One such matter was a great squabble which broke out among the Apostles as to which of them was the "greatest", followed by Jesus's teaching that the greatest is the one who serves others, not one who seeks self-glory (cf. Mt 20:25-27 and Lk 22:24-30). I think it's important to consider the context of that dispute in terms of today's lesson. Jesus not only teaches by word but by example what servant hood in God's Kingdom is about. Jesus probably quietly began this task while the squabble was going on. Few jobs could then be considered more menial and degrading than washing another's feet--so much so that only Gentile indentured servants could be required to do so--yet Jesus does so Himself for all of His apostles, including Judas! Jesus breaks bread with all of His apostles at this Passover celebration--including Judas! Jesus even makes it possible for Judas to leave discretely and not call attention to himself from the others in doing so. Even Judas--whom Jesus knew would betray Him--experiences Jesus's love and generosity. When Jesus washed the feet of His disciples He was demonstrating unconditional love. Later in this chapter Jesus said these words; “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men (and women) will know tha

Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Music: Name the Artist: Name the Artist: I Sang "Initially"1While not exactly this guy's initials, Harry Wayne made the pronunciation of his last name into initials that he used as a moniker for his band. They had a string of disco type hits in the 1970s. Can you remember the letters and the name of the band? BJ and the Bears KC and the Sunshine Band JC and the Starlight Band CB and the Smokies Movies: Common Locations: Common Locations: My Eyes! They Burn!2Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter were living in the desert in which 1987 comedy film? Baby Boom Adventures in Babysitting Moonstruck Raising Arizona Animals: Felidae-Cat Family: Felidae-Cat Family: This Kitty Goes Rawr3SHORT_TAILS_ARE_IN I may not be as big as my cousin, the Lynx, and I don't make any more noise than I have to, but I have plenty of growl in me when I need it. @somewhere in North America via Soft Fur, Inc. Bobcat Lion Leopard Ocelot Hobbies: Board Games Mixture: Board Games Mixture: Life is Just a Game4While there are those who barely dominate their own lives, there are others who try to dominate the world. Can you tell me what game this resembles? Risk Mall Madness Monopoly Chess Humanities: Idioms and Proverbs: Idioms and Proverbs: All About Mind5Some people flippantly say that if a person's not around, that person can be forgotten. In this situation, what are people out of, if they are out of mind? vision light range sight People: Mixed People: Mixed People: Commonly Bonded6I was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer, truly a Renaissance man. Many scholars and authors have tried to decode me. Who am I? E. Nigma Samuel F.B. Morse Leonardo da Vinci Joe Shirley, Jr. Celebrities: Celebrity Insurance: Celebrity Insurance : Insurance Anyone?7This "9 to 5" star can really belt out the country western songs. I'm sure she can shell out big bucks to insure her big assets too. Who is this star? Reba McEntire Lily Tomlin Dolly Parton Jane Fonda Sci / Tech: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Oxides of Elements8This gas is more commonly known as 'laughing gas', because of the effect it has when inhaled. It is used for anaesthetic purposes in dentistry, because it was found to lull the sensation of pain, while the victim remained semi-conscious. Which gas is it? nitric oxide nitrous oxide nitrogen dioxide silicon dioxide Sports: Skateboarding: Skateboarding : Famous Skateboarders9Which of the following has his own video game? Bobby Janiero Chad Muska Rodney Mullen Tony Hawk World: Indonesian: Indonesian: Bahasa Indonesia mudah sekali, bukan?10Which of the following means "my friend"? saya teman teman saya pengyou saya saya pengyou *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

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Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Humanities: Humor, Puns and Word Play: Humor, Puns and Word Play: By Order of the Pun-Master General1SPORTS The Pun-Master General was surprised at how many soccer clubs are recruiting babies as soon as they can walk. This must be because they are good ________? Dressers Dribblers Drinkers Dreamers Geography: USA - Parks: USA - Parks: The Amazing U.S. National Parks2What national park is the most-visited park in the US? This national park is located in two states: Tennessee and North Carolina. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gates of the Arctic National Park Yellowstone National Park Acadia National Park Music: Clothing in Songs: Clothing in Songs: My Wardrobe Is Alive With The Sound Of Music3I have to be careful when I go out wearing these once fashionable suede shoes. I wouldn't want anyone to step on them. Do you know what colour they are? Brown Red Green Blue History: World War II: World War II: Allied Powers of World War II4What Allied nation was invaded by Germany to start World War II in Europe? France Austria Poland Czechoslovakia Animals: Invertebrates Mix: Invertebrates Mix: I'm Not a Myth5Upon hearing our name, you may think that we are the dryads, nereids, oreads and naiads of Greek mythology. However, in this instance we are actually young crickets. What are we? Nymphs Muses Furies Graces World: Firearms: Firearms: Small Arms Terminology6What is the term used to identify the diameter of a shotgun bore? Calibre Gauge Bore Weight Shot Sci / Tech: Neurological Disorders: Neurological Disorders: Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia7What living arrangement is best for a person with dementia? Nursing home Living at home with paid caretaker Living at home with family members as caretakers It depends on the patient's condition and the family's ability and resources Sports: Wide World of Sport: Wide World of Sport : Mixed Sports8In which sport would you see Anna Kournikova? Tennis Golf Netball Volleyball General: Mixed 25 Q. Tough: Mixed 25 Q. Tough: Easy General Knowledge299Name the son of Laius and Jocasta in a play by Sophocles. Oedipus Papyrus Lotus Platypus Celebrities: Duchovny, David: Duchovny, David : David Duchovny10Whom did David marry in 1997? Tea Leoni Gillian Anderson Winona Ryder Jennifer Aniston *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Celebrities: Who is this Celebrity?: Who is this Celebrity? : They Write Too1This Latin singer has released many albums in both Spanish and English. One of his more popular songs is "Livin' la Vida Loca". But, he doesn't just sing; he writes, too. His autobiography, "Me", was published in 2010. Who is he? Enrique Iglesias Ricky Martin Romeo Santos Alehandro Sanz History: UK History: UK History: Georgians on My Mind2George III was King during the American revolution. After the Boston Tea Party the British parliament introduced various measures which enraged the American colonists. What did they call these? Draconian Laws Unacceptable Interference Unbearable Measures Intolerable Acts Music: Which Band?: Which Band?: Which Band Were They?3John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. What group were they? The Who The Beatles Herman's Hermits The Hollies Geography: North America: North American Bodies of Water: The Great Lakes System4Which of the Great Lakes has the largest surface area? Lake Erie Lake Superior Lake Ontario Lake Michigan Hobbies: British Fun and Games: British Fun and Games: British Party Games5In this game, someone is blindfolded and something is put in someone's hand. It's a tail with something sharp on the end! You are put in front of a wall. What do you have to do? None of these! Wave the tail around in front of you to scare everyone Pin the tail on the donkey Someone takes the tail from you and you have to dodge it Humanities: Musicals Mixture: Musicals Mixture: Rent, Wicked, or Avenue Q?6This musical features the song "Everyone's A Little Bit Racist". Which one is it? None of the above Rent Avenue Q Wicked Sci / Tech: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Baking Soda7For which of the following ailments might a doctor prescribe sodium bicarbonate pills? Rheumatoid arthritis and/or aching joints Migraines Excessive acidity in the stomach Breathlessness Movies: Disney Characters: Disney Characters: Sidekicks for Disney Heroes8She came into our house and destroyed our messiness! She made us wash our hands and everything! But she was really pretty...Who are we? Seven Dwarfs Lumiere and Cogsworth Baloo and Bagheera Thumper and Flower Sports: Name the Sport: Name the Sport : What Game Was This?9"I'll see your ten and raise you twenty." darts poker tenpins handball World: Presidential Trivia: Presidential Trivia: For You Brits Out There10Which of the following presidents chose to resign from office? Andrew Johnson Richard Nixon Bill Clinton George Bush Sr. *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper