Take Up the Cross and Follow Him

Matthew 16:24-25 New King James Version (NKJV)

24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.



Sunday, August 28, 2016

Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot 29 August, 2016

Prayer Breakfast: Forgiveness
0700 at BJ’s Restaurant
Hamilton Montana

Oh Father, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy name. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

1. Opening - Round the Table Individual Prayers

2. Morning Psalm: 130

3. Breakfast Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:3

4. Breakfast is served

5. Breakfast Discussion Topics:
          a. News around the valley
          b. Week 28 of 52 weeks of preparation by Tess Pennington
                             
6. Closing - Round the Table Individual Prayers

7. Benediction
          I commend you to God and to the word of his grace which is able to build you up and to give you your inheritance. Amen

Upcoming Events:
          0700, 5 Sep 2016 – Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
          0700, 12 Sep 2016 – Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
          0700, 19 Sep 2016 – Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
          0700, 26 Sep 2016 – Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot Prayer Breakfast
          0645, 15 April 2017 – March for Jesus Christ

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Week 28 of 52: Pandemic Preparedness

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), serious, contagious disease outbreaks can and do happen. CDC investigates new contagious diseases—averaging one new contagion per year. Given our vast array of transportation systems, these diseases can end up at our doorstep far more rapidly compared to any other time in recorded history. Since pandemics are fast moving, vaccinations would be useless. When an outbreak occurs, those living in cities, and those living in close proximity of others will be more at risk. Statistics from previous pandemics indicate that 30–60 percent of the population will contract an illness. Any pregnant women, infants, elderly people, or those with chronic medical conditions are also at risk and could be the first of the population to contract the contagious illness. When the pandemic begins, many will remain in a state of denial about any approaching epidemics and not want to think of the long lasting repercussions of such a disaster. Being prepared before the mass come out of their daze will ensure that you are better prepared before the hoards run to the store to stock up. Having first hand knowledge of the government’s protocols before this type of emergency arises can help put you ahead of the game. Understanding that our lives will change drastically if the population is faced with a pandemic and being prepared for this can help you make better choices toward the well being of your family. Some changes could be:
  • Challenges or shut downs of business commerce
  • Breakdown of our basic infrastructure: communications, mass transportation, supply chains
  • Payroll service interruptions
  • Staffing shortages in hospitals and medical clinics
  • Interruptions in public facilities – Schools, workplaces may close, and public gatherings such as sporting events or worship services may close temporarily.
  • Government mandated voluntary or involuntary home quarantine.
With any type of disaster or emergency, the responsibility falls more heavily upon our shoulders to ensure that we are able meet our needs. However, this is not anything new to a prepper. We believe in being self reliant, and if you have followed the 52-Weeks to Preparedness series, you should well be on your way to handle such a disaster. So how do we prepare properly for this type of emergency? Similar to other emergencies we simply prepare as much as we can because any steps taken toward preparedness are better than none at all. Here are a few ideas to consider on how to better prepare for family for this type of emergency:
7.           Taking proper illness precautions – avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes during any pandemic.
8.   Create a sick room for the home.
9.   Keep your immune systems up by getting lots of sleep, having a good diet, exercising and taking vitamins and antioxidants to protect your health.
10.                Stay inside and avoid contact with others.
11.                Get pandemic supplies to have on hand at a moments notice.
Some of the following suggestions to purchase have been repeated in previous newsletters. Ensure that you have these items on hand in order to prepare for this type of emergency.
To read more about pandemic preparedness, click here.

Preps To Buy:

Action Items:

42.                Understand your communities role in pandemic preparedness. Find out ahead of time what your community’s protocols are in the case of a sudden onset pandemic.
43.                For those with special needs, ensure that you have supplies ready for them (infants, elderly, handicapped, etc.).
44.                Plan accordingly for pets as well.
45.                Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they became ill.
46.                Finding out your employer’s plans and ask your child’s school or day care what their protocol is during epidemic outbreaks.
47.                Have some supplies prepared in your workplace.

48.                Identify how you can get information, whether through local radio, TV, Internet or other sources.
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