Greetings from San Diego,
How many of you felt overwhelmed by circumstances outside of your control during this week? Satan has created an environment in most "developed" countries today that places nearly impossible demands upon people. Impossible demands lead to incredible responses.
This week we learned of an incredible incident-a mother going "berserk" and drowning her five children. Now those who love and care are faced with the awful task of sorting out the cause and consequences of her action.
Having reared five children of my own, I cannot comprehend such a thing. I understand the demands five children make upon a man and his wife-financially and emotionally-but I cannot find in my mind or heart any justification for such an action on the part of a mother-or father. It is as incomprehensible as the Inquisition of the Middle Ages or as the Holocaust of the forties.
So we pray "Thy Kingdom come."
Business Office:
From Accounting to all Pastors and Elders who are responsible for submitting Hall Rental Vouchers-for hall rental payments:
Hall Rental Vouchers for August hall rent should be faxed or mailed to Accounting no later than July 10th instead of the normal 20th of the month. Accounts Payable will be closed from July 18 to July 30th except for emergency checks as the staff will be serving at the Northwoods Living Youth Camp, in Michigan.
Festival Department
I have received inquiries about the announcement included last week from Dr. Winnail concerning the Feast in Ireland. He stated that on the Sabbath during the Feast, services would be held in a castle because the hotel meeting hall would not be available to us. Some have worried about the "castle berries" I mentioned last week. Don't worry about them, or about having to harvest them! I have been given to understand that they became extinct at the same time as the medieval dragon. Perhaps they were dragon fodder…?
TOBAGO FEAST SITE:
The feast site in Tobago has been changed because one of the resorts chosen for accommodation is unavailable. Services will now be held at the TROPICAL BEACH HOTEL at Crown Point, within walking distance from the airport. Their EP rates (inclusive of taxes) are as follows:
Standard room: $75.00 single/double
Superior room: $85.00 single/double
Deluxe room: $99.00 single /double
Children under 12 free, half-price on meals.
Breakfast and dinner: $32
Tel/fax: 868-639-8512-3
Email: [email protected] Website: www.tropikist.com
Self-contained apartments are available at Belleviste Apartments, which is about 100 meters from the feast site.
Rates are as follows :
2 bedroom apartment (4p): $100.00
1 bedroom superior apt. (2p): $ 70.00
1 bedroom apt. (2p): $ 60.00
1 studio apt. (2p): $ 55.00
Extra person in room: $ 10.00
(Rates are subject to 10% tax)
Tel/fax: 868-639-7351
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.hews-tours.com/belleviste
Other excellent guest houses and hotels are in the immediate vicinity.
For more information, contact R. Sookram at tel./fax: 868-645-6858 or [email protected]
Conclusion:
I am happy to announce that the Sacramento congregation had a new addition this week. Rod and Dana McNair announced the birth of Andrew Jeffrey, born Tuesday, June 19, at 6:38 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. I hear that his parents and his grandparents are quite proud of him!
Have a great Sabbath Day! Please travel safely.
Carl E. McNair