I don't know what has been in your prayers but....!
total of 159 people have died of pneumonia that may have been caused by the mutant H1N1 virus, Jose Cordova, the health secretary, said. Ten of those had died in the last 24 hours.
However, there had been a substantial slowdown in the number of fatalities compared to the period from Sunday to Monday, when 46 people died in a 24-hour period, he said.
Mr Cordova said that the drop in deaths was due to people taking anti-viral drugs soon after they started displaying symptoms.
The first victims were treated with antibiotics and other flu medicine as Mexican health workers struggled to find out what was going on.
"It is crucial to treat the problem early, preferably within the first one or two days," Mr Cordova said.
Mexican authorities have also revised down the confirmed death toll from swine flu from 20 to seven. No one outside Mexico has died.
Despite the slowdown in deaths, the overall number of people hospitalised with swine flu symptoms has continued to rise
By Tuesday night, there had been a total of 2,498 taken into care with respiratory problems believed to be related to swine flu. Of these 1,311 were still bed ridden and fighting the sickness while the others had left after successfully responding to treatment.
Mr Cordova expressed hopes that the infection rate would drop in the next few days thanks to shut downs of public places including schools, cinemas, bars, museums and other spaces.
"These next few days are crucial in seeing how the virus threat will develop," he said, describing the situation as "more or less stable".
In response to the spread of the disease, Mexican authorities have banned restaurants and cafes from serving all food except take away. Schools have also been closed.
However, there had been a substantial slowdown in the number of fatalities compared to the period from Sunday to Monday, when 46 people died in a 24-hour period, he said.
Mr Cordova said that the drop in deaths was due to people taking anti-viral drugs soon after they started displaying symptoms.
The first victims were treated with antibiotics and other flu medicine as Mexican health workers struggled to find out what was going on.
"It is crucial to treat the problem early, preferably within the first one or two days," Mr Cordova said.
Mexican authorities have also revised down the confirmed death toll from swine flu from 20 to seven. No one outside Mexico has died.
Despite the slowdown in deaths, the overall number of people hospitalised with swine flu symptoms has continued to rise
By Tuesday night, there had been a total of 2,498 taken into care with respiratory problems believed to be related to swine flu. Of these 1,311 were still bed ridden and fighting the sickness while the others had left after successfully responding to treatment.
Mr Cordova expressed hopes that the infection rate would drop in the next few days thanks to shut downs of public places including schools, cinemas, bars, museums and other spaces.
"These next few days are crucial in seeing how the virus threat will develop," he said, describing the situation as "more or less stable".
In response to the spread of the disease, Mexican authorities have banned restaurants and cafes from serving all food except take away. Schools have also been closed.
FAFF Bowling Night April 2009
What a great night, pity Pastor didn't win but you can't win them all! At least he tried :).
George Burns - Sermons
The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible. - George Burns
I think most people would spell this wrong!
In an embarrassing mistake, officials in Massachusetts have been forced to admit that some road signs pointing to Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg have spelling mistakes in them.
The typos, which are completely baffling considering how easy it is to spell Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, were revealed by a local newspaper, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, which has been covering the misspelling scandal since 2003.
Resolving the issue involved large amounts of research into the roughly two dozen spelling variants for the lake, in Webster, Massachusetts, which is widely credited as having the longest place name in the USA.
Eventually, it was determined that the 45-letter Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg was the correct spelling, and that the signs saying 'Lake Chargoggagoggmanchaoggagoggchaubunaguhgamaugg' were inaccurate (inserting an 'o' for a 'u' at position 20, and an 'h' for an 'n' at position 38.)
The research also found that the 49-letter variant, Chargoggagoggmanchauggauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, was the second most common version.
The local Chamber of Commerce will now attempt to find out who painted the signs in the first place, and get them to correct them.
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is commonly referred to as 'Webster Lake' by inhabitants.
King - Brothers
"The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers."
Martin Luther King
Table Top Sale - Saturday 9th May - 9 until 12
TABLE TOP SALE - Saturday 9th May 2009
Church of the Nazarene, Broadwalk, Knowle Park, Bristol BS4 1BZ. Opposite Redcatch Park!
Time: 9 to 12 am
Location: Church Hall
Atmosphere: Very Friendly (sometimes silly)
Tea and Coffee: Excellent (and free!)
Time to do a bit of early Christmas shopping!!! Credit crunch friendly! Donations of goods, time or baked items always welcome. Come by for a free cup of tea or coffee and a natter. This is also a good opportunity to come and ask someone about the church and upcoming events you might be interested in, such as Friday Friendship or Children's Clubs.
PS - Rumour has it Mike will have some bargain plants for sale!
| From Table Top Sales |
Satan
Two boys walk home from Sunday school after hearing a powerful sermon on the devil. One boy says, "I'm really scared about all this Satan stuff."
The other boy replies, "Don't worry. You know how Santa Claus turned out. It's probably just your dad again."
Fresh Confidence -
The church in the UK is regaining its confidence as it lives out the Gospel in local communities, says the new head of the Evangelical Alliance.
In his maiden speech as the new EA General Director on Easter Sunday, Steve Clifford stressed the importance of demonstrating the Gospel.
“It is wonderfully encouraging to see how the Church of Jesus Christ is finding fresh confidence, as we position ourselves in the heart of our communities and as we demonstrate the Gospel through our being good news as well as talking good news,” said Clifford, former Chair of Hope08.
“I am absolutely convinced that Christians uniting together in their faith is good for our society. It offers communities and individuals health and well-being, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Christ has called us as his Church to be the hope for our nation.”
He urged Christians to match their words with actions and be 'good news' for those around them.
“We must have confidence in the Gospel story. Alpha and Christianity Explored courses, as well as our ‘gossiped’ conversations with our neighbours, friends and workmates, all have the power to impact lives.”
Clifford delivered his address at Bradford Cathedral, where his parents met and were married and where his father was ordained.
He went on to offer a message of hope as he reflected on the difficulties his family faced after his father died when Clifford was only five-years-old.
“This little ‘Clifford’ story is part of a far bigger story which is the story of God’s involvement with humanity,” he said.
“God hasn’t abandoned us and is able to draw a bigger circle out of even some of the most tragic events of life. God is wheeling and dealing in our lives, our stories, looking to see his purposes at work right across the face of the earth.
“Our stories and God’s stories merge as we allow ourselves to be caught up in his purposes and look for the out working of his will in our lives.”
The Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Rev David James, was joined by Clifford’s mother and son in praying him into his new role at the end of the service.
Clifford takes over the position of General Director from Joel Edwards, who stepped down last year after more than 10 years in the job to concentrate on his new role as international director of Micah Challenge, a movement of Christians lobbying their governments to fulfil the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
In his maiden speech as the new EA General Director on Easter Sunday, Steve Clifford stressed the importance of demonstrating the Gospel.
“It is wonderfully encouraging to see how the Church of Jesus Christ is finding fresh confidence, as we position ourselves in the heart of our communities and as we demonstrate the Gospel through our being good news as well as talking good news,” said Clifford, former Chair of Hope08.
“I am absolutely convinced that Christians uniting together in their faith is good for our society. It offers communities and individuals health and well-being, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Christ has called us as his Church to be the hope for our nation.”
He urged Christians to match their words with actions and be 'good news' for those around them.
“We must have confidence in the Gospel story. Alpha and Christianity Explored courses, as well as our ‘gossiped’ conversations with our neighbours, friends and workmates, all have the power to impact lives.”
Clifford delivered his address at Bradford Cathedral, where his parents met and were married and where his father was ordained.
He went on to offer a message of hope as he reflected on the difficulties his family faced after his father died when Clifford was only five-years-old.
“This little ‘Clifford’ story is part of a far bigger story which is the story of God’s involvement with humanity,” he said.
“God hasn’t abandoned us and is able to draw a bigger circle out of even some of the most tragic events of life. God is wheeling and dealing in our lives, our stories, looking to see his purposes at work right across the face of the earth.
“Our stories and God’s stories merge as we allow ourselves to be caught up in his purposes and look for the out working of his will in our lives.”
The Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Rev David James, was joined by Clifford’s mother and son in praying him into his new role at the end of the service.
Clifford takes over the position of General Director from Joel Edwards, who stepped down last year after more than 10 years in the job to concentrate on his new role as international director of Micah Challenge, a movement of Christians lobbying their governments to fulfil the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
Isaac Watts - Father
Father, I wait thy daily will, Thou shalt divide my portion still, Grant me on earth what seems thee best, Till death and heaven reveal the rest.
Isaac Watts
Church defends hospital chaplains from secularists
The Church of England has defended the role of hospital chaplains after the National Secular Society (NSS) called for the NHS to stop its funding for spiritual representatives in hospitals.
The NSS said it had contacted 233 acute and mental health trusts in the UK and found that they spent £26.72 million on chaplains from various denominations and religions.
The NSS claimed that the actual cost of chaplains in NHS hospitals, after adding building upkeep, administration and other extra costs, could be “conservatively” estimated at £40 million.
NHS guidelines say that patients should be able to hold religious services and should have access to a place to pray and a representative from their religion.
The NSS argues that funding for chaplains should come from the churches, on the grounds that chaplains are carrying out the “fundamental responsibility” of the church rather than that of the NHS.
According to the BBC, Terry Sanderson of the NSS said, "Most people who go into a hospital come from the local area and it would be better if their own vicar, priest, rabbi or imam came to see them if they felt in need of religious support.
"This could be done as part of the clergypersons' regular duties - it should not fall as a burden on the NHS."
A Church of England spokesman responded to the comments by saying, "Spiritual healthcare has long been acknowledged, by both medical practitioners and the churches, to be an intrinsic part of caring for people in hospital. NHS Trusts pay for chaplaincies because they see them as part of their duty of care to patients, not because the churches force them to."
The Government also defended the role of chaplains, with a Department of Health spokesman saying it was "committed to the principle of ensuring that NHS patients have access to the spiritual care that they want, whatever faith or belief system they follow”.
The spokesman added: "Chaplains do an extremely demanding job, often in difficult circumstances, and their skill and dedication is highly valued by patients, relatives and staff within the health service."
Avon Fire and Rescue - Sets teen night alight!
Thank you to Avon Fire and Rescue for a great evening!
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