eLanka Newsletter – 5th April 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter KELLY KLASSICS – Jerry Lee Lewis – Pick Me Up On Your way down Sri Lanka Para Athletics Team – Thanks to the Sri Lankan community in Brisbane Charith Asalanka and Kusal Janith Perera steer Sri Lanka to a nail biting win – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports editor) How I made good in Australia, some reminiscences – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake GOOD FRIDAY – What Does the Cross Represent in the Christian Faith? – by Charles Schokman Sinhala and Tamil New Year – By Donald Gunatillake Cricket & Galle in Rothman’s ‘Potted’ History of Sri Lanka-by Michael Roberts victor melder lecture Sunday 30 April, 3pm-4pm – Clayton Hall, 264 Clayton Road OBITUARY: CHRISTAL JEUNE MERLYN LA-BROOY (12-06-39 – 19-03-23) Puthandu AN ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 19th March 2023 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “Classic Car Diaries: The Iconic Beetle” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka – Aurudu-Nakath 2023 – in Sinhala (2023 සිංහල අවුරුදු නැකත් චාරිත්‍ර ) New Zealand batters bludgeon Sri Lanka attack then strike crucial blows – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Blue Ocean Group Life & Destination.- By Noor Rahim Hameedia brings top experts to conduct educational sessions for female employees on key topics SUNDAY CHOICE – Thank you Jesus for the blood applied – by Charles Schokman Upcoming Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 149 17 03 2023 Makandawa Forest Reserve – wonderland in Kithulgala By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-3-18 Green tea – By Malsha – eLanka Ceylon Cinnamon History – By ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE – He did it with you in mind – A Message for Lent – by Charles Schokman Pray this hymn will be a blessing to you. They made a crown out of thorn branches and placed it on His head.’ Matthew 27:29 CEV The hymnist Isaac Watts wrote; ‘See from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?’ Jesus wore a crown of thorns so you could wear a crown of glory. Thorns in Scripture represent sin. In Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed, God said, ‘Cursed is the ground because of you… both thorns and thistles it will grow for you.’(Genesis 3:17–18 NASB) Later He told Israel that unless they purged the land of their enemies, ‘they will be like… thorns in your sides.’(Numbers 33:55 NCV) Solomon cautioned: ‘Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road.’ (Proverbs 22:5 NLT) And Jesus warned, ‘You ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 26th February 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter EX-PRESIDENT OF AMERICA, JIMMY CARTER – by Des Kelly HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY – Mr Charles Schokman Dilshan scoops out irritating incidents – by Sunil Thenabadu With India on the rise Sri Lanka can only rue the lost opportunities! By Aubrey Joachim SUNDAY CHOICE – JESUS, KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS – by Charles Schokman An evening with Aravinda De Silva – Heart of Love Foundation – Special Event – Saturday 4th March 2023 (Sydney event) Health & Views February 2nd issue – By Dr harold Gunatillake Sunil C De Silva PREMIER NAMES 2023 MULTICULTURAL CHAMPIONS Vision Care opens newest branch at Medihelp Hospitals in Kelaniya Antonian Newsletter – December 2022 Where are the starving people?-By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 146 24 ...

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HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY – Mr Charles Schokman Today (24th February 2023) Charles celebrates his 94th Birthday with Kira, my  furry Grand daughter and together we give thanks to God for His many  Blessings. Let’s celebrate with the singing of this hymn Best Wishes from the whole eLanka team! ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE – As for me and my house – by Charles Schokman “Christ is the Head of this House, the Unseen guest at every meal, the Silent listener to every Conversation.” “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”-Joshua 24:15 “The above two passages to most of us are popular. It’s printed on plaques, found on old reclaimed pallet wood, printed on the front of Bibles, and even hand-painted on walls of homes. It adorns Christian homes in many aspects because it is a statement of faith, an affirmation of a family’s commitment and covenant to serve the Lord.  My dad in his ministry would often quote—“It is the duty of every parent to bring up their children in the knowledge and love of God” This showed the importance of placing God first in our lives. When a Christian father posts a wall hanging saying “as for me and ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 5th February 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LISTENING HELPS”-by Des Kelly Sydney is pumped up and ready to Honour The Legend Desmond De Silva! “The Lazarus Story” – SUNDAY CHOICE – By Charles Schokman THE BATTLE FOR THE KARI-LAWTON TROPHY 2023 match report written – by “PSNK & ECLL” First Independence Day Sri Lanka – 1948 February 04 Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Olympic medalist Susanthika Jayasinghe to promote women’s cricket What is the significance of eGFR? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 143 03 02 2023 Lesser-known Forest Dwellers of Rathugala – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-2-4 Sri Lanka Festival 2018 Welcome Speach – by H E Somasundaram Skandakumar Some Presentations on Independence Day in the Past in Thuppahi-by Michael Roberts Qld ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 29th January 2023 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “LOST FOR WORDS” – by Des Kelly Good News From Jayam February 1, 2023 Manu Ranga Dancing Concert by Manuki Ranga Dancing School – photos thanks to Roy Grafix 19,000 people have used Australia Day to take out Australian citizenship : SBS Sinhala News on 27 Jan Chitranganee Wagiswara approved as High Commissioner to Australia St. Thomas’ College: A Wide-ranging History of the ‘School by the Sea’-by Michael Roberts “SHAMEFUL STATISTICS” – by Des Kelly Health & Views January 3rd issue – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 142 27 01 2023 Galmaduwa Viharaya – extraordinary building of unique architecture By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-1-21 75 Years – What have they done? It is a paradise ...

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SUNDAY CHOICE- Our Hearts Always Hunger For – sent by Charles Schokman “And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!” – Isaiah 9:6 The prophet Isaiah describes the coming Messiah above with these words, “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!” Jesus is the embodiment and fulfillment of this prophecy. He is the most wonderful counselor. He is sympathetic to our weaknesses and so understanding of our failings and fallings. Jesus invites us “to approach [his] throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:14-16). Do you need mercy and grace and peace this morning? “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Isaiah calls the Messiah (Jesus) Mighty God and Everlasting Father. Jesus, in essence, declared Himself to be God ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 15th January 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “WOMEN PERSONIFIED” – by Des Kelly Off field issues appear to weigh down Lankans as India grab unassailable lead – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Christell Luxury Wellness comes out on top at CNCI Achiever Awards and SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Remembering the Legend Desmond De Silva… Noel News “Opportunities available for skilled Sri Lankans to migrate to Australia” Do you know what Acrylamide is?-Good advice by Dr.Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 140 13 01 2023 Degaldoruwa Cave Temple – vibrant ancient Kandyan art – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Have AI models enhanced uses in conversational marketing? – By Aditya Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-1-14 NSW SET TO HOST CUP OF NATIONS AHEAD OF FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023™ AUSTRALIA’S ...

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