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Newsletter
I APRIL 2002
HELP YOURSELF BY HELPING OTHERS
The story is told of two men riding on a sleigh during a blizzard. Almost frozen and afraid that they would not reach warmth and safety, they came upon another traveler who had fallen in the snow and was near death from the terrific cold. One suggested that they stop and help. The other refused, saying that to stop might keep them from reaching safety. He insisted on going on. However, the first man decided to stay and help. He set himself to the task of massaging the man's body to restore circulation. After long hard work, the man responded and was saved. The traveler's work in helping another helped keep himself warm and alive. The one who refused to stay and help was found some distance ahead, frozen to death.
--A Treasury of Bible Illustrations
LETTER FROM THE ISF ASSISTANT
Many flowers have already started to bloom and spring is in the air. Once again we will switch to Daylight Savings Time, so here in Pittsburgh we will all turn our clocks ahead 1 hour before we go to sleep on Saturday night, April 6th. The time zone difference makes our world an interesting place to live in. It's hard to imagine that while I am busy with the responsibilities of my workday, people on the other side of the world are enjoying a good night's sleep. So many people also complain about the "jet lag" that they experience when traveling long distances. While that may be somewhat annoying we still live in a time when we are surrounded by many conveniences to make life simpler with more opportunities to do the things we enjoy like traveling to other countries. 100 years ago they never had "jet lag." Yet at that time it would take half a year to get to Japan or China instead of 14 to 16 hours.
Our special April ISF Gathering will be on Friday, April 12th, 7:30 PM in the beautiful Ballroom of the William Pitt Union. The William Pitt Union is located in Oakland on the corner of Bigelow and 5th. Avenue. To get to the Ballroom, use the entrance on Fifth Avenue and then follow the signs.
At this gathering, we will be emphasizing the joy and newness of the spring season. New life and renewal are essential in this day. So come and be renewed in spirit as you sing with us, enjoy wonderful ISF fellowship, and hear a challenging lecture on important issues of life.
Of course there will also be a full course dinner, good music, special children's activities in the Kurtzman Room, but especially good International fellowship. It's all free, so do plan to come and invite your friends.
Hope to see you on April 12th!
--Terry Tiberio, ISF Assistant
A HEART through which Christ loves.
A HAND through which Christ helps.
He speaks with a purer tongue -- like Christ.
He serves with more willing hands -- like Jesus.
He walks with a greater faith -- like his Lord.
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MARCH ISF GATHERING
DID YOU KNOW?
- Did you know that the most popular flavor of ice cream in the United States is vanilla and the most popular topping for ice cream is hot fudge?
- An oak tree can take as long as 30 years to produce its first crop of acorns.
- A bolt of lightning can strike Earth with a force as great as 100 million volts.
- A diamond will not dissolve in acid and the only thing that can destroy it is intense heat.
- When viewed from above rainbows are doughnut-shaped.
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