[JOYnet] hi everyone! :)
hi everyone! this mail is long overdue i know and i appologiise for that. Thank you all for praying for Rose. She is now at home (Uganda) and i hope that we can continue prayng for her to become alright soon. i wiill let you all know if i get any further news. i've been busy with work here at the labs, and i'm trying very hard to wind up for the year, so i can go home on monday. i'm looking forward to a long overdue rest!!! i don't know how often i'll be able to mail or check my mails at joynet once i get home so i'd like to wish you all in advance a very merry christmas! I hope that it turns out to be special for each one of us! And before i forget, i must add that i have been finding this daily verse thing really wonderful! i think it's thomas george who's sendiing it? please don't stop!!! with much love in Jesus sheril Grahamstown, South Africa Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctionsfor all of your holiday gifts! This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Friendship a story
One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd. I had quite a weekend planned(parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives. He looked at me and said, Hey thanks! There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends. He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came,and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday! He just laughed and handed me half the books. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship. Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak. Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, Hey, big guy, you'll be great! He looked at me with one of those looks the really grateful one) and smiled. Thanks, he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story. I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable. I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and Dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize it's depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or for worse. God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Birthday Notification !!!
Hi Friends These are the birthday babies of the day (December 14). RONALD V. SANTHMAYOR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leandra Belle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wishing you a very happy birthday God Bless With Love The JOYnet Family This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Attack on Indian parliament
Dear friends, It hurts to see that terrorism is on the rise. We live in an age of terror and violence which hampers peace. As I was listening to the news this evening I heard somene mention that the person who masterminded the destruction of the twin towers is the personification of evil. I think that person whoever said that is right. Now coming to India, the recent terror on the Parliament building was aimed to destroy hundreds of MPs, related officers and offices that are in the service of Mother India.. I think it is a henious crime to continue to destruct people in the name of ideologies, religion, anger and related issues. People need to sit down and thresh out their differences, instead of anihilating each other.. I believe, as Christians, we need to pray for our offenders and at the same time we need to bring to justice the people and the fractions that oppose justice and peace. It is for the common good of humanity that wee need to halt the evil and carnege promulgating people and fractions in this world. I feel bad for the innocent people who had to die in theline of dutry in New Delhi to safe guard our freedom and Democracy. My heart goes out to the families of those soldiers and also the families of the terrorists who may have little control over their own lives and activities as they belong to evil organizations that are mastered by evil people. Although many of these people who may have lost their lives, do not believe in Jesus, they are part of humanity, they are the beautiful Handiwork of God. God created them and nurturd them. But they are dead and gone now, leaving behind families to continue suffering. This afternoon I happened to lsisten to CNN news where I heared that one of the widows of a victim who died in the twin tower explosion, committed suicide . That was too much for her to suffer the los of her dear husband. There could be many other perople who go through similar emotional stress. The terrorists and the people and ideologies that mastermind similar occurances is responsible for the continuation and perpetuation of evil on this planet. May the blood of these martyrs be the seeds for peace and justice in Iindia and in the entire world. I do invite the readers to pause for a moment with respect and to pray for the lives that are wasted because of anger, arrogance, and similar evil intentions. I wish and pray that peaceful negotiations may bring this ring of violence to a stop averting another possible war. As Jesus youth, we need to stand up and pray for the people who might plan retaliatory measures which might destroy people, nations and civilizations. After an Afgan war I could see millions of hungry and innocent people lined up as beggars. Had there been no war, no violence, this situation wouldn't have happend. Peace to all God Bless you allFr Thomas MathewCalifornia MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [JOYnet] Prayer Request
Dear All, Thanks a lot for your prayers. By Gods grace I am safe with my job (there was about 25% of lay off in my company) but have to relocate to the new place in Arizona to where my company is moving. Since my wife works here in California, Bay area and also we are expecting a baby it is a hard time for us. Please keep us in your prayers. Prayerful regards Stanly/ Beji --- stanly kulangara [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, I need your prayers since my company is going for a big change. Please pray for me and my wife to face it regardless the outcome. Prayers Stanly Kulangara California. Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
