Good morning!

 

Wow! Hard to believe that one month ago we were discussing how we would start reaching out to the less fortunate. For those that are new to this list, we have now completed 4weeks of serving dinners each Sunday at 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post on Fort Dade in Brooksville. It amazes me how much has been accomplished in such a short time. Thank you all!

 

WE HAVE JUST BEGUN!!!!!

 

We would like to have a meeting of volunteers before this Sunday’s dinner to discuss some ideas and logistic changes to insure that we can smoothly handle the ever increasing needs of the community. Lisa Callea and Eric Kessel have been asked to lead the meeting and to keep it short and on task.

 

We served more than 100 meals this past Sunday, double from the previous week!! We went from having too much bread to actually running out!!! We have distributed shoes, clothing and blankets. The word is getting out. What’s next? Where do we go from here?

 

We want to keep the momentum going and insure that each of us has a chance to be part of this awesome community effort. We need to know what you can do and want to do in serving our neighbors. We need everyone’s input. We hope to see you promptly at 3.

 

By the way, one of the things we will discuss is parking. We will be asking the volunteers to park towards the Jefferson Street side (rear) of the building to insure we have ample parking out front. We also have an immediate need for freezers, so if anyone has one kicking around that isn’t really being used, we could sure use it.

 

When you get a free minute, reflect on the message below. What can this group of 100 do with God?!!!

 

How awesome to see love at work!

 

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The Beauty of Math

 

This is one of those e-mails to sit back and ponder. I received this last night from a friend in China. She received it from her friend in the Philippines’. Imagine that we are able to minister or be ministered to just about anywhere in the world instantly.

 

We, LYN, have witnessed first hand what the Love of God can do.

 

The LORD's math is mind boggling. Truly reflect on the feeding of the 5,000 and 4,000 or the logistics of feeding millions of Jews for 40 years in the desert.

 

10 will produce 100, 100 will produce 10,000. 1 chases 1,000 and 2 puts 10,000 to flight.

 

LORD, unleash YOUR mighty power through each of us that we might be used to bring YOUR kingdom here on earth. YOUR will be done, not ours.

 

Humbly in His love,

John and Lisa

 

The Beauty of Math

   1 x 8 + 1 = 9
   12 x 8 + 2 = 98
   123 x 8 + 3 = 987
   1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
   12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
   123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
   1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
   12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
   123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

   1 x 9 + 2 = 11
   12 x 9 + 3 = 111
   123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
   1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
   12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
   123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
   1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
   12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
   123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

   9 x 9 + 7 = 88
   98 x 9 + 6 = 888
   987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
   9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
   98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
   987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
   9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
   98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

   Brilliant, isn't it?
   And look at this symmetry:
   1 x 1 = 1
   11 x 11 = 121
   111 x 111 = 12321
   1111 x 1111 = 1234321
   11111 x 11111 = 123454321
   111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
   1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
   11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
   111111111 x 111111111= 12345678987654321
   Now, take a look at this...
   101%
   From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
   What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

   Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

   We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER 100%.

   How about ACHIEVING 101%?


   What equals 100% in life?


   Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these questions:

If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And:
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But:
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:
L-O-V-E O-F G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%


Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that puts you over the top!

It's up to you if you share this with your friends & loved ones just the way I did.


ERWIN U. PEREZ
Actuarial Specialist
First Guarantee Life Assurance Company, Inc.
7/F First Life Center Bldg.174 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village
Makati City Philippines 1229
Tel. 893-3024 local 704  Fax  #816-4707
www.firstlife.com.ph

 

 

John J Callea

Missionary

Christian Contractors Association

Living Water - Never Thirst Again - John 4:10-15 

352-428-5947

johnc@CCAMinistry.org

www.CCAMinistry.org

Lisa Callea

Love Your Neighbor, Inc.

FirstThes514@hotmail.com

lmcallea@yahoo.com