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SUNDAY CHOICE – Sunday School Memories – By Charles Schokman On the 8th September 2024 the Dematagoda Christian Guild commemorated the 90th Anniversary of its legacy and as I began to reminisce it brought back happy memories that kept flashing through my mind and I am happy to share it with you. I was reminded of its  Motto:—“By Love serve One Another” that is focussed on 1 Corinthians:13. and the song that went with it. 1 Angry words! oh, let them never From the tongue unbridled slip: May the heart’s best impulse ever Check them ere they soil the lip. Chorus: “Love one another,” thus saith the Saviour; Let us obey the Father’s blest command; “Love one another,” thus saith the Saviour; Let us obey His blest command. 2 Love is much too pure and holy, Friendship is too sacred far, For a moment’s reckless folly Thus to desolate and mar. [Chorus] 3 Angry words are lightly spoken, Bitt’rest ...

Sep 14, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – A little talk with Jesus makes it right all right – By Charles Schokman “To end this splendid week, I thought it’ll be nice to remind you to have a little chat with Jesus this weekend. You’ve been chatting with friends, family and colleagues all week. You may even have spent several hours chatting with satan through your worries, anxieties, fears and mourning over your loss, pains, disappointment etc. Why not tell them to Jesus and leave your loads at His feet? Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28.  You may be going through so much in your life at the moment, but remember you have a Friend who cares and is always willing to listen to you at any hour of the day. And you know what? He’s also capable ...

Aug 17, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged ,
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HE SAW IT ALL – SUNDAY CHOICE – By Charles Schokman Image Source : godsongs Do you TESTIFY God’s answers to your PRAYERS  and thank Him for His BLESSINGS?. This song was written by Daryl Mosley, and was recorded by The Booth Brothers… included on their first album, The Blind Man Saw It All. Daryl Mosley (born September 21, 1964) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. He is best known as a bluegrass musician and as the writer of this song, the signature song of the southern gospel trio the Booth Brothers. In 2016 and 2017, Mosley was named Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year. The Booth Brothers are a second-generation Southern Gospel Trio. Their 2005 roster consisted of Ronnie Booth (lead), Michael Booth (tenor), and Jim Brady (baritone). This song describes what might have happened if various of those who were helped by Jesus got together and shared their story. Jesus looked at them and said, “With ...

Jul 26, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – Count all your Blessings instead – By Charles Schokman 1.Give thanks. Once a day take quiet time to feel gratitude for what you have, not impatience for what you don’t have. This alone will bring you halfway to happiness. We already have most of the ingredients of a happy life. It’s just that we tend to take these for granted and focus on unmet wants, unfulfilled desires. Giving thanks is better than shopping – and cheaper too. 2. Praise. Catch someone doing something right and say so. Most people, most of the time, are unappreciated. Being recognised, thanked and congratulated by someone else is one of the most empowering things that can happen to us. So don’t wait for someone to do it for you: do it for someone else. You will make their day, and that will help to make yours. Image Source : quotefancy 3. Spend time with ...

Jul 20, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 17th July 2024 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Country band Western Whiskey introduction to Sri Lankan dance goers in Melbourne for their superb Country and Western music. – By Trevine Rodrigo Vital Tips for Avoiding Heart Attacks – By Dr Harold Gunatillake On his Significant Birthday “ written by Hussain Jayah a lifelong friend of Des. Australia men’s squads for UK Tour An Inspirational Message for the Month of July 2024 – By Charles Schokman K SUJEEWA AN UNPARALLELED MULTIPOTENTIALITE INDIVIDUAL, DEGREES IN PSYCOLOGY AND COSMATOLOGY,CHAMPION TENNIS PLAYER. RADIO AND TV PRESENTER, EDITOR ,VOCALIST,OWNER OF SKIN WHITENNING SALON – By Sunil Thenabadu Judy Rutnam (86) of Los Angeles, Ca. Passed Away on July 13th, 2024 CandleAid Lanka 9th KDAP Report Kiribath: The Quintessential Sri Lankan Milk Rice-by Kalani-eLanka The Rich History of ...

Jul 17, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE: What does it mean “In Christ Alone”? – By Charles Schokman Being in Christ alone means we sacrifice self to submit entirely to Him, and we expel anything from our lives that make us put our hope and faith elsewhere. St Paul had this to say- (1 Corinthians 15:1) “Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, In Christ alone!” Our Hope in Christ Alone is further expounded in Psalm 62. “1 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.  2 He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.  3 How long will all of you attack a man, to batter him, like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?  4 They only plan to thrust him down from his high position. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly, they curse.  5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is ...

Jul 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 26th June 2024 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka women heap more more pain on Windies in T20 opener. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Usman Khawaja launches Prime Café in Melbourne Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka to clean sweep over West Indies for the first time. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) Jesus our friend and comforter – By Charles Schokman WAS THE THIRD PRIME MINISTER OF CEYLON THE SON OF A MURDERER ? THE TRIAL OF JOHN KOTELAWALA (SENIOR) – By HUGH KARUNANAYAKE Afghanistan ‘talibans’ Australian T20 Cricket Aspirations-by Michael Roberts Brain Draining Pearl – By Nisal Rukshan MULTI FACETED LEGENDARY TITUS THOTAWATTE REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu OBITUARY – CHANDRA SENARATNE (9 Feb 1933 – 3 June 2024 ) – By Hugh Karunanayake ...

Jun 26, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 23rd June 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Celebrating the Life of Prof. Siri Kannangara – Live Stream of the Funeral Ceremony from Waterview Bicentennial Park, Sydney A musical journey back in time. When a music genre can take you back in time. – By Aubrey Joachim Ravi RUDRA – Photos from the ‘Times Collection’ of National Archives Sri Lanka women surge to series triumph in ‘Calypso ‘ style. Surge in the women’s game has given something for fans to cheer.- BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.(eLanka Sports Editor) Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 215 20 06 2024 SUNDAY CHOICE – What does Psalm 139:23 mean? – By Charles Schokman The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-22 The Significance of Poson Poya Day in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka The Psychology of Success: Habits of ...

Jun 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – What does Psalm 139:23 mean? – By Charles Schokman Image Source : Proverbs 3:5-6 FaceBook Page We see the evidence of the depth of David’s relationship with God in this Psalm. He certainly was a person after God’s own heart, as Scripture says (1 Samuel 13:14). In this prayer David invites God to test his thoughts. And the focus here is directly on what is within him. He wants God to look inside of him, his inner person, so that he is assured that God knows what is in his heart. In Psalm 26:2 he says: “Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind.” Every child of God should urge the Holy Spirit to probe deep within their heart to see if they are abiding in the Word of God and doing His will for their life. What David is concerned with and wants God to ...

Jun 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – PEACE IN CHRIST – By Charles Schokman Bible verses about peace— What does the Bible say about peace in hard times? Even before Covid there was so much to be worried about: climate change, terrorism, wars, personal circumstances. Now with a worldwide pandemic, lockdowns and so many deaths and personal changes, life can just seem overwhelming. It’s important to remember that the Bible promises peace to those who trust God. And sometimes that means more than just reading the words and thinking, “that’s nice”. It’s about reading the words, believing them and then acting accordingly. You may have heard of, or read, the Bible verses from Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” ...

Jun 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , , , ,
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