Some rough notes from a friend:
“”””””God decided to send too much bloody rain”. (Financial Review 13.1.11)
Well……….not really……
But…….. it is a time for reflection.
Following are some resources which might be of interest, as you prepare for Sunday services:
@ Check Dennis Ryle’s blog (Wembly Downs CofC; Dennis picks up in a number of postings, the whole issue of natural disasters, and also reminds us not only of the floods in NSW & Qld, but the fires in WA. NB also his thoughts on ‘What happens when we pray for others’ and Wembly’s practice of prayer.
http://wonderingpilgrim.wordpress.com/
@ Lutheran Church:NB The President’s prayer:”Gracious heavenly father,there is shock and sorrow across Australia…….”
http://www.lca.org.au/features/news/vicfiresprayers100209.cfm
@ Singing from the lectionary:”Laments for natural disasters/floods/bushfires”(UCA suggestion)
http://lectionarysong.blogspot.com/2009/02/songs-of-lament-for-sunday-february.html
@ Mackellar might be rediscovered:”My Country”
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/show/21197-Dorothea-Mackellar-My-Country
** ” Act of God…..or legacy of poor planning” Financial Review 14.1.11
** ” We did stupid and really,really dumb things because we thought we could away with them.We built the wrong sort of houses and the wrong sort of bridges.We built suburbs on flood plains.And we ignored at our peril the forces of nature and the history of the great floods that have shaped this continent for thousands of years”. (Heather Brown. Toowoomba.The Australian 12.1.11)
Some further reflections on floods:
@ “Great God
whose love for us knows no bounds,
we pray for all those who are affected by floods:
comfort all who grieve for loved ones lost;
strengthen those who face destruction of homes,memories and livelihoods;
encourage and sustain police,defence forces,SES and church personnel and
all who bring relief and assistance.
Fill our hearts with compassion and generosity for all in need.
As we face our greatest fears
may we know the assurance of your presence with us
and hold fast to the promise of new life beyond all adversity.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord
and who lives with you and the Holy Spirit
one God,now and for ever. Amen Anglican Diocese of Perth
http://www.perth.anglican.org/web/Worship_Resources/Liturgy_and_Music_Committee
_(LITMUS)/?pageid=156&article=423
@ Tough if you’re not an Adventist: ” Prayer saves wheat crop from floods”
http://record.net.au/items/prayer-saves-wheat-crop-from-floods
@ “Praying the News…….For flood victims in Australia”
“May this nightmare end shortly.
May healing begin swiftly”.
http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/features.php?id=20603
@ “Help us to remember that the poorest have been made poorer,
and we are commanded not to turn our eyes.
Bring them speedily from darkness to light”.
“What prayer can be said for victims of disasters….” Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner.
http://judaism.about.com/od/prayersworhiprituals/f/prayer_disaster.htm
@ Wondering about ‘natural disasters’,check the following:
*”In a year rife with ‘natural’ disasters,Much of the fault lies with us”.
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2010/12/21/in-a-year-rife-with-natural-disasters-
much-of-the-fault-lies-with-us/
** “AP examines 2010 Natural disasters death toll”
http://globalhealth.kff.org/Daily-Reports/2010/December/20/GH-122010-Natural-Disasters-
Death-Toll.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kff%2Fkdghpr+%28Kaiser+
Daily+Global+Health+Policy+Report%29
** ” Act of God…..or legacy of poor planning” Financial Review 14.1.11** ” We did stupid and really,really dumb things because we thought we could away with them.We built the wrong sort of houses and the wrong sort of bridges.We built suburbs on flood plains.And we ignored at our peril the forces of nature and the history of the great floods that have shaped this continent for thousands of years”. (Heather Brown. Toowoomba.The Australian 12.1.11)
January 2011
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