LOVED & REMEMBERED – By Charles Schokman Image Source : dailymail I am still in shock and deeply saddened at the tragic deaths of Marlene and Doyne Caspersz that occurred on Sunday the 10th March. Investigations have unfolded that the cause of their deaths has been deemed as accidental. To their son Adrian and daughter Jennifer and their families I extend my deepest condolences and pray that God will give you comfort and peace during this sad time in your grief. I came to know Doyne about 75 years ago, that was when he became a member of the Dematagoda Christian Guild Recreation Club and to date we have maintained that glorious friendship. He was an active member and contributed towards the welfare of the Guild. It was at a family gathering that he met Marlene which triggered a romance that led to marriage. On migrating to Australia he did not hesitate to ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE – THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD – By Charles Schokman Image Source : facebook THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD Cody Carnes tells of his personal story behind this song. I wrote this song while I was battling with fear, personally, and it dictated the direction of the whole album. The song was written on Good Friday. Although I was dealing with fear, I sat down to read the story of Christ’s crucifixion. As I was reading The Bible, I felt God saying to me “the cross has the final word.” I had this raging sea of emotions inside of me, and that one statement calmed everything in that moment. It reminded me that I don’t have to buy into the lie that evil is rising up. His dying on the cross for our sins has power over death and sin.  I had been thinking about where our ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 10th March 2023 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter St Paul’s Milagiriya Past Pupils Association of NSW – The ‘Starry Night’ Dinner Dance at the Epping Club on 24th February 2024 – Photos thanks to RoyGrafix The clan in Melbourne rally round to celebrate veteran Mirage leader Donald Pieries birthday at a Thai Street Food surprise party – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Sri Lankan club cricketer shines bright in Australian cricket Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New Zealand Media conference with New Zealand captain Tim Southee on the Qantas Tour of New ZealandSri Lanka vs Bangladesh – T20 Cricket Highlights Safety; Accidents; & You – By Noor Rahim “Exploring the Enchanting Pratunam Night Market in Bangkok” -By Harold Gunatillake Nostalgia of evoking courageous ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 28th February 2024 – 8th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter England battered and bruised against India owing to suspicious DRS reviews – by Sunil Thenabadu SRI LANKAN IN NEW ZEALAND’S WORLD CUP SQUAD – By Clifford Lazarus Vision from the captain’s trophy picture with Pat Cummins and Tim Southee: Health & Views FEBRUARY 3rd issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake MICHAEL TISSERA 85* – THE FINEST GENTLEMAN CRICKETER – By Ravi Rudra The Michael Tissera Interview – with Ravi Rudra (19.12.2023) Media conference with Australian men’s captain Pat Cummins on the Qantas Tour of New Zealand Fascinating Test Match at Ranchi: An English Observer’s Daily Reviews – By Michael Roberts Josh Hazlewood Press Conference – Australia vs New Zealand – 1st Test Wellington – Feb – Mar 2024 Many ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE – Are you weary are you heavy laden?- By Charles Schokman Jesus said–“Be still, and know that I am God;–Psalm 46:10 Are you in anyway troubled in Mind, Body or Spirit? Listen to what Jesus has to say:— God’s Longing To the listening ear I speak, to the waiting heart I come. Sometimes, I may not speak. I may ask you merely to wait in My Presence, to know that I am with you. Think of the multitudes who thronged Me when I was on earth all eager for something. Eager to be healed, or taught, or fed. Think as I supplied their many wants, and granted their manifold requests, what it meant to Me, to find amid the crowd, some one or two, who followed Me just to be near Me, just to dwell in My Presence. How some longing of the Eternal Heart was satisfied thereby. ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 28th February 2024 – 8th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter BIRTHDAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Charles Schokman The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today named the Australian women’s squads for the T20I and ODI CommBank Tour of Bangladesh. SINGING QUEEN WITH UNPARALEL LINEAGE RUVINIE DUNUWILLE REMINISCED – By Sunil Thenabadu TRIBUTE TO ACKIEL OUSMAND: A legacy of Love, Community Service, and Commitment to Excellence! – By Upali Obeyesekere reporting from Toronto, Canada Counting & Cracking 2024 – 31st May To 23rd June  ( Melbourne Event ) A Revolutionary Architect: Minnette De Silva-by Jane Russell Minette de Silva – Architect – by Jane Russell Ruvi Lakmali Exuberant, Flamboyant Tele and film Actress,Wins Award At Sumathi Tele Awards 2024 For Her Role In THUMPANE Tele Drama – By Sunil Thenabadu Good ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 25th February 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka celebrate turnaround of fortunes, but are they the real deal? – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor) Good Shepherd Covent Past Pupils’ Association NSW Proudly Presents Shepherdian Valentine’s Dinner Dance Highlights! The Trail of the Ignominious Political Path of Sri Lanka. – By Noor Rahim SHALIKA ISHAN MULTIFACETED MUSICIAN AT PINNACLE OF FAME AT YOUNG AGE ACCOMPLISHED FEATS NO MUSICIAN HAD ACCOMPLISHED IN THE ARCHIVES OF HISTORY IN SRI LANKAN MUSIC ARENA – by Sunil Thenabadu The Trail of the Ignominious Political Path of Sri Lanka. – By Noor Rahim Pauline Corea’s Speech Shepherdian Valentine’s Dinner Dance – 16th February 2024 AN APPRECIATION – by Charles Schokman Aussies Snatch Victory in Smashing Match at Wellington – By Michael Roberts Kaleidoscope ...

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BIRTHDAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Charles Schokman Charles Schokman who celebrated his 95th birthday on the 24th February thank all those for their congratulatory messages forwarded either by mail, email, facebook or by phoning him. He appreciates their sentiments and well wishes. His family took him out for lunch to enjoy seafood in a hands on way at “The Boiling Crab” Glen Waverley. He loved it and had a great time. ...

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AN APPRECIATION – By Charles Schokman Today the 24th February, I celebrate a special milestone. It is my 95th birthday, and as I reminisce about the past, I realise there is so much to be grateful for with all the blessings I have received. Should I number them one by one it will surely surprise me what the Lord has done! Firstly, I thank God for our journey together and for being my companion when facing life’s joys and challenges and providing me with all I need. I am grateful to my parents for nurturing me in the love and knowledge of God.  I am thankful to my dear wife Claudette (my soul mate), daughter Fiona and son Chris for their concern, love and support and for accepting me for who I am. I am thankful to my extended family and friends for their fellowship and for the good times we have ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 11th February 2024 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter 76th Anniversary Independence day Celebrations in Adelaide, Australia Seventy Sixth Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka is celebrated in Melbourne – Photos by Johann Jayasinha (SNNI) Australia The hills in Pallekelle rained boundaries as Nissanka double century sinks Afganistan – Historic first double hundred gives Lankans first up win – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) Victor Melder – Sri Lanka Independence Commemoration event in Melbourne – Award to Victor Melder For His Services to the Community and Sri Lanka in Australia. The 28th Annual Royal Thomian Cricket Festival – A battle enlaced in tradition and camaraderie President meets Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, outlines plans for economic modernization Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam Angelo Matthews, Dinesh Chandimal and ...

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