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Title: Qualities of an Elder Text: Acts 20:13-27 FCF: We all struggle when our leaders are ungodly. Prop: Because an Elder must be and continue to be blameless, so all Elders and would be Elders must endure in these same qualities. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to Acts chapter 20. In a moment we'll read from the Legacy Standard Bible starting in verse 13. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Last week we noted Luke's shift in focus as his book hastens toward its close. Since the remainder of the book is concerning Paul's travels to Jerusalem, his imprisonment, his travel to Rome, and imprisonment there – Luke now shifts his attention to the character, person, and instructions of Paul. He began this last week by focusing on Paul's top priority. To the expense of himself, Paul desired greatly to instruct God's people in His ways. This was his primary objective. Such clarity in purpose reveals to us how all church leaders should prioritize the spiritual instruction of God's people. Today we will lean even more into the discussion of what godly church leaders should be, as Paul summons the Elders of Ephesus to himself to give them parting words of instruction before he goes on to Jerusalem. Let's see what he has to say. Please stand with me to give honor to and to focus on the reading of the Word of God. Invocation: Most Holy God, we come to You as Your children seeking wisdom and instruction from Your Word. We praise You Father for giving through Your Son and empowering through Your Spirit, undershepherds who care for the flock that You have claimed as Your own. We praise You for sending watchmen among us to watch out for wolves and to feed and to guide us. We pray that You would use this text this morning to equip us to understand and pursue all that You have given us regarding godly Elders. And we pray desperately that You would continue to bless us with men who love You and are called to serve. We ask this in Jesus' name amen. Transition: Let's get right to the text this morning. I.) Paul demonstrated the qualities necessary for all church leaders, so all Elders and would be Elders must endure in these same qualities. (13-21) a. [Slide 2] 13 – But we, going ahead to the ship, set sail for Assos (AH-sohs), intending from there to take Paul on board; for so he had arranged it, intending himself to go by land. 14 - And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene (my-tell-EEE- knee). 15 - And sailing from there, we arrived the following day opposite Chios (KEY-ohs); and the next day we crossed over to Samos (SAM-ahs); and the day following we came to Miletus (my-LEE-tuhs). 16 - For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. 17 - Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church. i. [Slide 3] On the screen behind me is the travel map of Paul and his 8 companions. ii. Luke records that by the plan of Paul, he desired to go by land from Troas to meet them in Assos. iii. Since this was Paul's plan all along, and we aren't told why, it is likely some unknown-to-us reason that Paul desired to travel by land on the first leg of the journey to Assos (AH-sohs). iv. More than likely, this took a couple days for Paul to catch up. v. Then they all sailed to Mitylene (my-tih-LEE-knee). Then the next day they came to what Luke calls the opposite of Chios (KEY-ohs). By this he probably intends the eastern side of the island of Chios as the map depicts. vi. Then the next day they came over to Samos (SAM-ahs), which is the unnamed island on the bottom. vii. Then the following day they came to Miletus (my-LEE-tuhs). viii. Miletus is about 25 miles south of Ephesus. ix. It has probably been about two years since Paul was in Ephesus at this point. x. Here Paul is faced with a dilemma. He loves the church of Ephesus and the Elders whom he helped to appoint and guide in that city. But he knew that if he stopped in to Asia to meet with them, he would be held up there. Most likely because of the love they had for him and he for them. xi. But, Paul is being led by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem and to make it before Pentecost. xii. Most likely, Pentecost is only a few weeks away when he lands in Miletus. xiii. Nevertheless, Paul cannot ignore the church in Ephesus completely. He had spent 3 years ministering to them. So, what is he to do? xiv. Paul decides to send for the Ephesian Elders to come and meet him. b. [Slide 4] 18 - And when they had come to him, he said to them, i. From verse 18 through verse 35 we have recorded for us one of the fullest expressions in the scriptures of what Elders are to be and what Elders are to do. ii. We will take half of his exhortation this week and next week we will look at the rest. iii. The first half is mostly Paul instructing them from his own example. c. [Slide 5] “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time, i. The very first thing Paul exhorts them with is his own example of how he ministered in the city of Ephesus. ii. From their own observation and experience, they know that Paul was with them the whole time. iii. This probably is not referring to Paul staying with someone, or not leaving the city. iv. More likely this is Paul indicating that he lived his life before them. They observed him in the most basic functions of human existence all the way to worship services, and evangelism, and discipleship, and preaching, and prayer, and everything in-between. v. He was not separated from them but was with them. vi. But what did they observe of him while he was with them? d. [Slide 6] 19 - serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews; i. They saw Paul under pressure. ii. [Slide 7] And the first pressure they observed Paul endure was his own flesh battling against his pedigree. 1. Paul had every reason to be proud. He began a successful church in the city of Ephesus. He taught for three years avoiding persecution from the Ephesians for almost the entire stay. 2. He was a good speaker. He was wise. He was followed by many. 3. Not only that but he was a Pharisee of the Pharisees, a Roman citizen, and well-respected by many powerful people. 4. But in the midst of this the Ephesian Elders observed that Paul served the Lord in all humility. 5. Paul put the needs of others above the needs of himself. 6. He was meek, he was lowly. He was a servant to all. 7. He did not demand that others wait on him, instead he became the servant to them for the sake of Christ, his Lord. 8. He did not expect due compensation for all his work like the traveling philosophers and preachers of his time. Instead, he was content with whatever he had. 9. In this way, Paul served the Lord, as merely a slave to His master's will. iii. [Slide 8] The second pressure they observed Paul endure was the weight of his mission. 1. Paul served the Lord with tears. 2. Paul was passionate about the mission and the message that he was sent by Christ to give. 3. Paul wept with them and plead with them to follow the Lord. 4. Paul cried with tears of joy as they came to Christ and turned from their sin and their idols. 5. Paul no doubt shed many tears when many of them confessed their former dalliances with magic and as they burned their books in rejecting their former ways, never to go back. 6. Paul mourned the tragedy of those who denied Christ, many of whom were his own kinsmen. 7. Paul wept over believers who chose to continue in sin and did not desire to be corrected, like with the Corinthians. 8. Paul sobbed tears of joy when the Corinthians repented and returned. 9. Paul cried over false teachers making shipwreck of believers' faith. 10. Truly Paul's mission was weighty. iv. [Slide 9] The third pressure they observed in Paul was the persecution from the Jews. 1. Paul served the Lord even with his trials. 2. He rejoiced in suffering at the hands of the Jews. For His own Savior had suffered also at the hands of the Jews. 3. He endured the many plots from them all over the empire and even in Ephesus, to destroy him and the message he taught. 4. Through it all, Paul's eyes were on Christ, knowing that he could endure all of it and more through Christ who gives him strength. v. Paul did not bow to the pressures he faced. He had excellent moral character and spiritual strength. He was blameless. vi. But what did he do with such noble character? e. [Slide 10] 20 - how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house, i. Against secret societies, hidden knowledge cults, Gnosticism, free masonry, scientology, Mormonism and any other religious group that trickles out secret knowledge to those who are loyal… ii. Paul did not withdraw or shy away from sharing with them everything he knew that was profitable for them. Everything that was expedient to them, he told them. iii. These mystery cults and philosophical and religious gurus ensure that you will continue to support them or their faith by holding back information you need, until you have sufficiently paid for it. iv. Not Paul. v. Paul gave them everything he knew that could help them. vi. He knew a good deal more about the law and about Judaism and about being a Pharisee. But this was not expedient to them. It was not profitable. But the things of Christ? The way of faith? The grace of God? vii. Of these, he told them everything he could. viii. And he didn't do it privately to only a few wealthy people, as if to peddle this gospel for personal gain. ix. Instead, he shared all this publicly, teaching in the hall of Tyrannus. And when those discussions continued, he went to houses and taught too. x. There was no membership fee, no subscription model, no downloadable content. xi. He passionately pursued any who desired to be taught the ways of the Lord. f. [Slide 11] 21 - solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. i. Finally, we see Paul say that they observed the undeniable fact that he, with great seriousness and sincerity, bore witness to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus. ii. Paul shared the gospel, even after the church was founded there in Ephesus. iii. And he shared the gospel to every person he came in contact with regardless of their heritage or lineage. iv. We know that the Jews were despised and mocked in Ephesus. We know from the letter to the Ephesians Paul emphasizes the church being one made of both Jews and Gentiles. v. Paul passionately and sincerely bore witnesses to all men about the command of God for all men to repent toward God and receive faith in Jesus. g. [Slide 12] Summary of the Point: Luke dutifully records Paul's exhortation to the Elders of Ephesus as he commends them to continuing the work there in their city. Paul's opening point is the track record that he exemplified while he was among them. He was a man who selflessly served the Lord by serving them, through tears and trails. He taught them in season and out of season. He reproved, rebuked, corrected and instructed them in all that was helpful to them, and he did the work of an evangelist calling all kinds of men to repentance toward God and faith in Christ. But they knew all this. They observed him for three years being this kind of man. So, what is Paul's message? What is Luke telling us? Quite simply – the church needs this caliber of man to be Elders. In fact, for every Elder or would be Elder, it is safe for us to conclude that this should be our character profile. Transition: [Slide 13 (blank)] Paul leaves the past and now looks to the uncertainty of the future. Will he be the same man? Will he make changes? If the pressure increases, will he break? II.) Paul will continue to demonstrate these qualities despite the cost, so all Elders and would be Elders must endure in these same qualities. (22-27) a. [Slide 14] 22 - And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, 23 - except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me. i. Paul leaves the past and now looks to the future. ii. He knows that he must go to Jerusalem. We saw before how he resolved to go to Jerusalem and now, we see that this was by direct leading of the Holy Spirit. iii. Paul has no idea what to expect when he arrives. It has been about 5 years since he last went to Jerusalem. He went there after his second missionary journey and before heading to Ephesus. iv. In fact, the only thing he does know is what the Holy Spirit continues to remind him of in every city he visits. v. Really it is the prediction that Christ gave to Ananias at Paul's conversion. Jesus said, “I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” vi. The Holy Spirit has revealed that many afflictions and imprisonments await Paul in the near future. vii. So, he doesn't know what will happen in Jerusalem, but he does know that he is going to suffer imprisonments and afflictions for the name of Christ. viii. What is the moral fiber of Paul? What is his outlook here? b. [Slide 15] 24 - But I do not make my life of any account nor dear to myself, i. Paul is holding his life loosely. ii. He is not fighting to stay alive at all costs. He is not striving to avoid all pain and anguish. iii. If the Holy Spirit has revealed that this is God's will for him – it would be foolish to resist and to fight against it. iv. Paul will not flee like Jonah. v. Why? c. [Slide 16] so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. i. Jesus gave Paul a job to do. ii. He is to go and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to Jews, to Gentiles, and to Kings. iii. Well, so far, he has not proclaimed the gospel to kings. iv. He has certainly had audiences with many powerful and wealthy people. Some of them have even come to Christ. v. But, to date, Paul has never stood before any rulers to preach the gospel. vi. So, his mission is not complete. vii. Here we see again his desire to sincerely or solemnly testify to the gospel of the grace of God. viii. There are many perspectives on soteriology. For the last four hundred years the church has been enamored with the discussion of Arminianism vs. Calvinism. ix. I'm not going to talk about either right now. x. But one thing is for sure. If the gospel you believe is not a gospel of God's grace, then it is not the gospel at all. xi. So, what is grace? 1. We have all memorized the quick definition – unmerited favor. 2. And that is a fine definition of the word grace. 3. But if we are talking about God's grace and specifically God's grace in salvation, which is what Paul is talking about here, I do not believe the definition “unmerited favor” is sufficient. 4. So, how would I define God's grace in salvation? 5. It is simply this. God accomplishes 100% of our salvation. 6. There is no step that God has left to us in order to be saved. 7. According to Romans 3:24, we are justified as a gift by His grace through Christ's redemption. 8. [Slide 17] Another way to remember what grace is, is by the acronym for GRACE 9. God's 10. Riches 11. At 12. Christ's 13. Expense 14. God delivers the gift of all his riches, indeed sonship and becoming heirs to His throne, at the expense of Christ. 15. Notice that this still has nothing to do with us. Our response isn't factored in yet, for God has given His riches because of the redemption of His Son. 16. Now this isn't denying that there are necessary responses flowing out of that gift of justification by grace through Christ's work. 17. In fact, in the other instance in this text in which Paul talks about sincerely testifying about the gospel he explains the command and the responsibility of Jews and Greeks to respond in repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. 18. But God uses our repentance and faith, both of which the scriptures teach us are ALSO gifts He gives to us, God by grace uses this gifted repentance and faith as means to unite us to our gifted justification. 19. [Slide 18] To suggest that God has accomplished even 99.9% of our salvation and waits on us to do the other .1% - is to make another gospel… one that is not GRACE - God's Riches At Christ's Expense, but is in fact, God's Riches Awaiting Mankind's Submission. I know that spells GRAMS which isn't great… 20. [Slide 19] but My point is not for you to remember GRAMS but GRACE! 21. Call yourself an Arminian. Call yourself a Calvinist. Refuse to take a title. It matters very little. 22. But if your gospel is not ALL of God – then it isn't the gospel of the Grace of God that Paul preached. And that means… it isn't the gospel at all. d. [Slide 20] 25 - And now, behold, I know that all of you, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will no longer see my face. i. Now Paul laments the fact that most likely, he will never see any of the Ephesian Elders again. ii. Is Paul being overly dramatic here? iii. No. Paul knows that his future will be full of all kinds of difficulties. iv. And as far as we know, Paul never did return to Ephesus. Paul will go to Rome as a prisoner. He will be release and then spend time in and around the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Greece, and potentially even going as far as Spain. But eventually he will be imprisoned for the last time and beheaded by Emperor Nero. v. So no, Paul isn't being dramatic. vi. He went among them and preached the Kingdom of Christ- of which they were now a part and working to do the same. vii. But never again will he see them. viii. In light of this, Paul wants to say one more thing about the future… and specifically their future. Then he will move to exhorting them. ix. We won't get to the exhortation this week, but let's look at what Paul says about their future… e. [Slide 21] 26 - Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all. 27 - For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. i. Much like God commanded Ezekiel in Ezekiel 3:17 and 18 warning him to be a watchmen for the people and warn them when God tells him to warn them, Paul recuses himself from any guilt that might be placed on him for the spiritual futures of any of these Elders present with him, and for any of the church in Ephesus. ii. Why? iii. Because he did not hesitate to tell them all that God had revealed. iv. If any of these Elders bring a different teaching or slip away from the teaching Paul gave either by adding to it or taking from it – it is not a charge that can be laid on Paul. v. And if they lead any of the Ephesian church members into apostasy or heresy – it cannot be blamed on Paul. vi. Why? vii. Paul did not hesitate to tell them everything God had given him. The whole purpose or counsel of God was available to them through him. viii. Again, this goes back to his statement that he didn't withdraw from telling them everything that was profitable or expedient to them. f. [Slide 22] Summary of the Point: As Paul looks to the future and understands that there is no hope for things to improve. In fact, things will most certainly get worse, for the Holy Spirit has revealed as much to him. But Paul's intention is to continue to exemplify these qualities and these passions. He desires to continue to be used up, to be emptied out, all for the sake of the gospel of God's grace. His desire is to leave no one's blood on his hands, but like a good watchman, he has told everyone all that they must hear to participate in the kingdom of Christ. Despite a bleak future – Paul intends to continue to exemplify these qualities, until he is extinguished. My friends… Elders and those who would be Elders someday… Is this us? It must be. Conclusion: So CBC, what have we learned today and how then shall we live? Doctrinal Takeaway: [Slide 23] All of our truth points come from Paul's example. This may be challenging for us to receive because Paul is merely a man, but when we understand that these qualities in this text are merely a reflection of who Jesus is and what He demonstrated, we then understand that the qualities Paul has demonstrated are simply those he has received from Christ. But if we were to look at the two letters Paul wrote to Timothy and Titus concerning the qualifications for Elders, we would see a remarkable but unsurprisingly similar 1 to 1 connection between those qualifications and the qualities Paul demonstrated to the Ephesians. Paul is blameless, temperate, sensible, respectful, apt to teach, not a brawler but considerate, peaceable, free from the love of money, he had a good reputation with those outside the church, he was not selfish, nor a liar to cheat people of money, he loved what was good, he was righteous, holy, self-controlled, and he held fast the faithful teaching of the gospel, proving to be able to exhort others in sound doctrine, doing the work of an evangelist, and was able to reprove those who contradicted the gospel. In that sense, Paul's life becomes an illustration of what qualities we must look for in men who are or desire to be Elders. And if we are Elders or desire to be Elders, Paul's example becomes a good template to compare ourselves to. But let me seek to apply this text today, primarily to Elders and would be Elders, but also to the congregation as a whole. 1.) [Slide 24] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that blamelessness is the chief qualification of an Elder. a. All the qualities Paul puts forward in this text are summarized in the basic qualification of blamelessness. b. Blamelessness is the quality one possesses in which it is impossible to find fault with someone. c. This does not, of course, speak to perfection. All men continue to battle and kill off their sin in this life. If the standard were perfection and true sinlessness, then only Christ could be given the title of Elder. d. Instead, blamelessness takes on a legal quality. In the law of moses it took two or three witnesses to bring someone to trial and find them guilty. e. Similarly, we see in I Timothy 5, Paul outlines the process for the discipline of an Elder. If two or three witnesses are not available to substantiate an accusation of sin against an Elder, then the accusation is not even to be heard. But if two or three witnesses confirm that an Elder is in sin, the Elder must be rebuked. f. This again instructs us as to the exact nature of the qualification of blamelessness. g. In order for a man, who desires the office, to be qualified for it, it must be impossible to achieve the necessary quorum among the body to accuse the man of living in sin. In fact, being blameless would imply that any such accusation would be hard to fathom considering the character of the man in question. h. Blamelessness does not mean sinlessness, but it does mean that there is no sin that is cherished, nurtured, encouraged, or befriended by this Elder. They desire the death of sin in their hearts and keep their accounts short. i. Looking at the rest of the qualifications we can see how all of them flow out of or into this one quality of blamelessness. j. Why must the man be blameless? k. Think about an Elder's responsibility. He is to guard the souls of the little lambs of God, serving as an undershepherd below the Great Shepherd. l. Such a place, such a responsibility, such a position given to a man who no one really trusts, or who when a rumor floats around people say, “well that does sound like a sin he would be doing.” Such a man cannot possibly watch for the souls of others… for others much watch out for his soul instead. He would be a liability to the children of God and the rest of the leadership. m. How can an Elder teach or lead someone in holy and Christlike lifestyles when he himself is ensnared and overcome by sin? n. So, by way of application for us this morning, we diverge into a few groups of people. i. First, if you are a man in this congregation, you need to consider blamelessness to be your command. 1. Whether you are an Elder or not, as a man in our congregation we still possess the innate headship of our home meaning that we are in essence an Elder of our family. 2. We have the responsibility of watching out for the souls of our wife and children or future wife and/or future children. 3. Such a role requires us to be the spiritual leader of our family. Setting the example in thought, word, and deed. Exemplifying Christlikeness. And pursuing Christ before our family and leading them to Him. ii. Second, if you are a man in this congregation who desires the office of an Elder, you must first be blameless. 1. No amount of biblical knowledge can make up for lacking blamelessness in your character. 2. No amount of teaching prowess can make up for lacking blamelessness. 3. No amount of kindness, gentleness, rule following, leadership, or charisma can make up for lacking blamelessness. 4. If a man is perfect in every way, and gifted as Paul was for ministry but was known for indulging in a specific sin… such a man is still unqualified to be an Elder. 5. And it is not enough to be blameless until you become an Elder… now you must live blamelessly not only before your family and the church, but before the other Elders as well. iii. Third, if you are an Elder in this church, let this be a healthy reminder to us that we must continue to be blameless. 1. We must continue to serve the Lord in humility. We must continue to serve Him and His church with tears and with endurance through persecution. 2. We must continue to declare the whole counsel of God to His people, sparing no teaching that is profitable and expedient to them. 3. We must continue to solemnly testify to all men the gospel of God's grace and implore them to turn from their sin and to God through faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord. 4. My friends, we must be blameless. And we must make sure we hold each other to that standard. iv. Finally, if you are none of the above, you must pray for and seek out leaders who are blameless. 1. It is the congregation's responsibility to only seek out and receive Elders who are blameless. 2. And if a Prospective Elder is put forward for consideration, who you do not consider to be blameless, you must make your concerns known to the Elder Board. 3. Although we have only been Elder led for a few years now, there may come a time in the future where the Elders put forward another man we have considered to be qualified to be an Elder in our church. 4. You have a solemn responsibility to make your concerns known to us. Perhaps you know the man in a way we do not. o. For the sake of the church and the purity of the gospel message, Elders must be blameless. 2.) [Slide 25] Refutation: “What lies must we cast down” or “What do we naturally believe, or have been taught to believe, that this passage shows is false?” We must deny that Elders can hold others to a standard they do not meet. a. Nothing Paul will charge these men to do next week are things that Paul has not already demonstrated and done himself. b. Paul is not instructing the Elders in Ephesus to do something he would not or could not do. Instead, he is instructing them to be like him and continue doing what he was doing. c. There is a common saying in ministry and it is something like, “the spiritual maturity of the body can never exceed the average spiritual maturity of its leaders.” d. If such a thing could be measured mathematically, we could conclude that if the spiritual maturity of the Elder board was averaged to be 50% conformity to Christ (again, these are very crude numbers – just follow me for the sake of the illustration) – If this were so, then the church body cannot possibly be expected to exceed that maturity. e. Thus, if the Elders are a group of power-hungry little kings vying for their own slice of the church pie – imagine what such a church would be? f. Regardless of whether you are an Elder, a would be Elder, or a member of this body – this is still further incentive to find men who are blameless to lead. g. Because if they are not blameless, the church won't be anywhere close to blameless. h. An Elder can only preach and teach that which he has repented of and submitted to in His own life. i. Elders must practice in example what they intend to preach from the scriptures. 3.) [Slide 26] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must pray for godly leaders. a. This works out in two specific ways. b. First, we must pray for God to give more godly leaders to us. i. Unfortunately, Jerry Gunst isn't going to live forever. Neither is Nick, or CJ, or Justin - and even though I am not even 40 yet, I have already begun praying for and looking for a young man who could potentially replace me as the Primary teaching Elder of the church. ii. Our lives seem so long in some ways – so long that we procrastinate on things that go beyond our lifetime. iii. And yet life is so short in other ways. So short that by the time we do realize we need to plan for the future beyond our lives, it is too late. iv. Even now, we can be in prayer for the future Elders of Columbus Baptist Church. v. We can pray that God would give grace to save and shape and mold young men to rise up to the challenge of blamelessly shepherding God's people. vi. You can start that today. Every week I pray through our membership directory. And when I come to a name of a boy – I pray that God would raise him up to be godly and that he might become a future Elder or Deacon of this church. vii. Be in prayer for the future leaders of our church. Even if you will be long gone before they take office… be in prayer. c. Second, we must pray for the leaders we currently have to be godly. i. Occasionally some of you get a sneak peek into the lives of we Elders. ii. Occasionally you are exposed to the trials, the tears, the pains, the hardship, the difficulties we face in leading this church. And that is all in addition to the normal trials and troubles we face in our families and in our personal lives… And most of your Elders actually have ANOTHER job that they do that has its own set of difficulties. iii. My point is, that we… NEED.. your prayers. iv. I would even say that we are desperate for them. v. And don't just pray that we be healthy, that our kids are healthy, that our bodies are healthy… no… please… pray especially that God would protect us from the schemes of the devil and the principalities and powers that seek to destroy us to get to you all. Pray for that first. vi. I'd rather die of cancer having lived a godly life, than live forever having rejected my Lord's commands. And I can confidently say that that is true for all the Elders. vii. Pray for our physical needs – but not at the expense of praying for our spiritual protection and godly wisdom. 4.) [Slide 27] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” Elders, we must be Watchmen for these people. a. Notice how Paul twice emphasized that he declared the whole plan of God and all that was profitable to the Ephesian Elders when he was with them. He did this to the extent that if any of them walked away from this truth and their faith failed and they were cast into the lake of fire… then he would not be to blame for it. b. We too are watchmen of these people. c. May none here have the luxury of saying in that final day, “But that Elder didn't tell me everything. He never told me the fullness of your plan or the teachings that were of great expediency to me.” d. May we teach with our words and our lives all that is necessary to be known so that in the final day we are innocent of all blood, having watched out for all the souls in our charge. e. Let us not grow weary in our labor. But let us press on brothers. 5.) [Slide 28] Comfort: “What comfort can we find here?” or “What peace does the Lord promise us in light of this passage of scripture?” A plurality of biblically qualified Elders is one of the greatest gifts Christ has given His church. a. Who wouldn't want a bunch of little Paul's looking out for them? b. Who wouldn't want a bunch of little Christ's guarding them? c. God has called and equipped men to lead His church. They are mere men, which means they are not perfect. But they are equipped by God, blameless, so that even when they fail, they humbly seek forgiveness and make appropriate changes. d. Who else would we want leading our church? e. What a great comfort it is to have godly men leading. f. May they remain godly so that we may thrive as the church of Christ. [Slide 29 (end)] Let me close with a prayer by the Reformer Thomas Becon Lord Jesus Christ, you are the true and everlasting Bishop, the mirror and pattern for all faithful pastors both in life and doctrine. You came down from God your Father not only to be our Redeemer, but also our teacher, to open and declare to us the mysteries of the holy Scriptures. We humbly pray now that in your mercy you would look upon your poor and scattered flock, whom you have purchased with your most precious blood. Send us shepherds who will diligently seek the lost sheep, lovingly carry them on their shoulders, and faithfully bring them home again. Lord, you see how great the harvest is, and how few the workers. You are Lord of the harvest. Send us into the harvest! And take away from us those false prophets who come to us in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Take away those false anointed and false preachers, who by their subtle doctrine would bring us into error. Grant also, O Lord, that these true shepherds may accurately and reverently minister your holy mysteries to us… [that we may have] our faith … established, confirmed, and strengthened. And may we be comforted and made strong against the gates of hell, the devil, the world, the flesh, the curse of the law, sin, death, desperation, and all that is hostile to us. May their shepherds hands not be stretched out to receive, and slow to give. But establish in them a mind that is content, and willing to spend for the relief of the poor, that they may feed the flock both in word and deed. You commanded your apostle Peter three times to feed your flock. And you gave this command not only to Peter, but to all your apostles-even to all pastors who follow. Deal with your flock, most faithful Shepherd, according to your promise. Raise up faithful and diligent shepherds who may feed their flocks with your life-filled word, lead a good life, and maintain hospitality for the comfort of the poor. And in all things may they behave according to your will and commandments. So when you, the most high Bishop and chief Shepherd, appear, may they receive the pure and spotless crown of glory. In Jesus' name we pray this. Amen. Benediction: May the Lord grant you The love that leads the way, The faith that nothing can sway, The hope no disappointments can dismay, And the passion that burns like fire. Until we meet again, go in peace.

Rusical time! Muy de moda, un musical enfocado en el Mago de Oz, llega a tapar bocas (y sepultar otras). Menos mal la pasarela de sombrillas nos protegió del sol(EEE), porque a nosotras no nos hizo mucho sentido el win. Además, fue la pública quien nos dejó más que claro quién quieren que sea la próxima eliminada JAJAFelices de tener de vuelta a @sp.almonacid nuestra querida Zari como invitada, quien viene ácida y sin pelos en la lengua a palabrearlas a todas, mientras es @katralicious.a quien nos lleva por la conversación. ¿Cómo estuvo el rusical? ¿Qué opinamos del lipsync? ¿Te gustó la canción de Adam Lambert?

Listen to Emma, Evie, and Eva talk about a sky diving granny with a passion for thrill a really big flower field with wildflowers everywhere and a young boy who lives on an island. A note from the team “ You guys can call us by the name triple EEE'S. Check out all the podcasts from St Pius X at www.archdradio.com/stpiusx

Accede a los episodios completos y contenido exclusivo en chisteinterno.com y en patreon.com/chisteinterno Episodio 51 - Aly Sánchez Aly Sánchez es una actriz, comediante y presentadora cubana basada en Miami. Egresada del reconocido Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) en La Habana, Aly fue parte del elenco de reconocidos programas de comedia de la televisión cubana como “Se me ocurrió el Sábado”. Después de migrar a EE.UU, continuó su carrera en Miami con papeles en shows como “Sábado Gigante”, “Necesito una amiga” y la telenovela “Alma indomable”. Actualmente es presentadora de “El News Café” y “Despierta América” por Univision, y recientemente lanzó su show unipersonal de “De Banao pal Mundo” donde experimenta con el stand up. Además, es una prolífica creadora de contenido de redes sociales. En nuestra conversación, hablamos sobre su nuevo programa “El News Café”, sus experiencias estudiando en el ISA, su relación con su abuela y con sus hijas, la manera en que balancea su carrera con su vida personal, la influencia del Cabaret en su comedia y cómo querer escapar de la escuela un fin de semana transformó su vida para siempre. Hazte miembro y disfruta los episodios completos y contenido extra en:Patreon: patreon.com/chisteinterno/membershipNuestra Web: chisteinterno.com/miembros Chiste Interno es:Oswaldo Graziani / Creación, Conducción y Producción Ejecutiva Adrián Salas / Producción, Edición y MúsicaPedro Graterol / Comunidad y ContenidoKatherine Miranda / Asistencia de ProducciónYamn Milán / Editor de formato largo Ricardo Carmona / Editor de formato corto. Astro Studio / Estudio de Grabación chisteinterno.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 | El balance entre la carrera y la vida personal y la infancia de Aly Sánchez22:00 | La experiencia de estudiar en el ISA y la migración a EEE.UU45:00 | El regreso de Aly Sánchez a los medios 50:12 | El poder de la risa1:12:17 | Planes a futuro y recomendaciones

Examining differing views on the meaning and presence of a cannon situated outside the Town Hall in West Windsor. Plus, more child care centers opened than closed in Vermont this year for the first time in six years, the owner of a former paramilitary camp in West Pawlet returns to court in Rutland, a Chittenden County man died last month after contracting EEE from a mosquito bite, a class-action lawsuit accuses the nonprofit College Board and some private universities of conspiring to overcharge for tuition, and in our weekly sports report a special in-house guest star who happens to be a lifelong San Diego Padres fan talks about tonight's deciding game 5 with the Dodgers.

The Delaware Division of Public Health and the Department of Agriculture recently reported the first human West Nile virus case in the state this year.It comes amid concerns of a potential nationwide outbreak of another deadly mosquito-borne disease in Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry is joined by the Division of Public Health's vector-borne disease epidemiologist Antonio Alvarado to learn more about West Nile Virus, EEE, and how to protect yourself.

TWiV reviews mask effectiveness against respiratory infections, EEE death in NY State, viruses with zoonotic potential in farmed fur animals, and genetic tracing of market wild life and viruses at the Huanan Seafood Market, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Review confirms mask effectiveness (original article) EEE death in Ulster County NY (CBS News) EEE on TWiV 1145 Viruses of farmed fur animals (Nature) Tracing of wildlife and viruses at COVID-19 epicenter (Cell) Letters read on TWiV 1155 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Rich – Immunize.org, Vaccineinformation.org, National Network of Immunization Coalitions Alan – Birdcast Vincent – A universal framework for inclusive 15-minute cities Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Deaths from EEE are on the rise across New England, Boston hotel workers are looking to strike, and one of the most beloved managers in Red Sox history is back from retirement.  

(Oct 2, 2024) As women's mountain biking grows in popularity, we hear from fans and riders at last weekend's World Cup races in Lake Placid; the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has created a new digital law library of its own laws so community members have better access to legal information; with EEE on the rise, Sen. Schumer is calling for increased coordination between local and federal agencies; and, a lobster chowder recipe from Chef Curtiss!

A documentary tells the painful story of efforts to wipe out the heritage of Indigenous children at boarding schools in the US and Canada. Plus, a plan to sell the now-closed Goddard College campus to a group of former alumni and faculty has fallen through, the director of a Lakota spiritual learning center recounts trauma suffered by Indigenous children sent to government-funded residential schools in the US and Canada, a horse in Addison County has died after being infected with EEE, advocates for legislation to expand home services access for people with disabilities visit the Statehouse, and Seven Days is named Newspaper of the Year by the New England Newspaper & Press Association.

The latest on a horse breeding facility in Townshend whose owner has been charged with animal cruelty. Plus, pressure mounts on Gov. Scott to intervene amid fresh waves of evictions from the state's motel housing voucher program, business owners who suffered financial losses from summer floods begin applying for state aid, Vermonters affected by early July floods have a 30-day window to apply for FEMA assistance, Burlington will set up a centrally located hub to address public safety concerns, and for the first time since mid-July tests came up negative for EEE in mosquitoes tested by Vermont health officials.

Ripped from the headlines! In late August, Massachusetts was alerted to a health scare when four individuals were diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis or “Triple E.” What is this disease and how can humans prevent themselves from becoming infected? Lynne will tell you all about it this week on the pod.  Also, introducing the Doctor Recommended segment - this week: Wonder Drug by Jennifer Vanderbes Music by Helen Shui and Caplixo. Cover art by Lynne Kramer.  defunctdoctorspodcast.com Sources: Eastern Equine Encephalitis by Cecilia Banda; Debopam Samanta Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus: A Scoping Review of the Global Evidence by  Tricia Corrin, Rachel Ackford, Mariola Mascarenhas, Judy Greig, and Lisa A. Waddel Clinical and Neuroradiographic Manifestations of Eastern Equine Encephalitis by Robert L. Deresiewicz, M.D., Scott J. Thaler, M.D., Liangge Hsu, M.D., and Amir A. Zamani, M.D. Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Mosquitoes and Their Role as Bridge Vectors by Philip M. Armstrong and Theodore G. Andreadis Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus — United States, 2019 by Nicole P. Lindsey, MS; Stacey W. Martin, MS; J. Erin Staples, MD, PhD; Marc Fischer, MD Current Year Data (2024) via the CDC As eastern equine encephalitis spreads, a neurologist explains how to stay safe during this latest outbreak of the ‘triple E' virus by Daniel Pastula Massachusetts will begin spraying for mosquitos after first human case of EEE diagnosed by Laura Haefeli Massachusetts arbovirus update via Mass.gov Mosquito control and spraying via Mass.gov Human Exposure to Mosquito-Control Pesticides --- Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia, 2002 and 2003 via the CDC DEET via Wikipedia Find the Repellent that is Right for You via the EPA Please contact me with questions/concerns/comments at defunctdoctorspodcast@gmail.com. @defunctdoctorspodcast on Instagram and TikTok (also Facebook, Threads, & YouTube) 

It might not feel like it today, but cooler weather is coming. This often means more time spent indoors, and an uptick in contagious diseases such as the flu, the common cold, and yes, COVID-19. Today, we'll talk about what you need to know to protect yourself and your family this year. The new COVID-19 booster is available. But deciding when you should vaccinate - that's a case by case basis. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare illness that is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Just this week, more mosquitoes tested positive for EEE in Farmington and Manchester. A New Hampshire resident died from this virus in late August. We hear what you need to know about protecting yourself and your family. An estimated 17 million adults in the nation have long COVID. We'll get updates on Long COVID and hear from a patient. GUESTS: Dr. Ulysses Wu: Chief Epidemiologist at Hartford Healthcare Emily Taylor: President & CEO of Solve M.E./CFS Initiative Professor Richard Gard: Retired Professor of Yale School of Music retired and St Thomas More chapel at Yale Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A horse has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis in Fairfield County making it the first case of the year involving a domestic animal in the state. Can we get EEE from animals that are infected? We asked infectious disease expert, Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital. Image Credit: Getty Images

The boys share their 9/11 remembrances of covering one of the most tragic stories in US History. More positive EEE reports in Connecticut. Cannabis sales rebound in the state. Newtown loses a 7-foot street sign and Danbury gains a new app.

Cold and flu season will soon be upon us. The summer saw cases of West Nile Virus and EEE in our region. COVID is still on the radar of health professionals. We welcome back Dr. Eric Yager of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for an estimate of the situation. Ray Graf hosts.

In today's news: EEE and West Nile Virus detected in Van Buren and Cass counties Leaders gathering to address deadly violence in Benton Harbor/Benton Twp Paid parking proposal still evolving for downtown St. Joseph and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss this season's EEE cases, and to urge people all over the state to take precautions — especially those communities classified as "high risk" by the DPH.

The first and possibly only presidential debate arrives tonight, another case of EEE is identified in Massachusetts, and and Covid isolation impacted teens. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Going out in the field with agriculture officials collecting mosquitoes to find out if they're carrying Eastern equine encephalitis. Plus, support staff at Central Vermont Medical Center have voted to unionize, federal financial aid may be available for Vermonters who saw damage to privately owned infrastructure during early July flooding, a nonpartisan group that trains elections officials finds poll workers are increasingly subjected to harassment and abuse, enrollment is up at Vermont State University, and free insect repellent is being made available to unhoused Vermonters to help protect against EEE.

The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets runs a program in the summer testing mosquitoes for Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus. The stakes are raised as EEE is detected in more bugs around the state.

Massachusetts records the 4th human case of EEE this year. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debate tomorrow night. Senator Warren says private equity makes pet care more expensive. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

An outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis in the northeast made headlines, but as far as mosquito-borne illnesses go, EEE is serious but still rare. What's getting way too common is the mosquito itself. Guest: Amesh Adalja, doctor and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis in the northeast made headlines, but as far as mosquito-borne illnesses go, EEE is serious but still rare. What's getting way too common is the mosquito itself. Guest: Amesh Adalja, doctor and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis in the northeast made headlines, but as far as mosquito-borne illnesses go, EEE is serious but still rare. What's getting way too common is the mosquito itself. Guest: Amesh Adalja, doctor and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis in the northeast made headlines, but as far as mosquito-borne illnesses go, EEE is serious but still rare. What's getting way too common is the mosquito itself. Guest: Amesh Adalja, doctor and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis in the northeast made headlines, but as far as mosquito-borne illnesses go, EEE is serious but still rare. What's getting way too common is the mosquito itself. Guest: Amesh Adalja, doctor and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth. Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four counties in Massachusetts have initiated a voluntary curfew to mitigate a rare mosquito-borne illness known as EEE. Officials have resorted to widespread spraying of pesticides with known harmful effects on humans. But, locals are pushing back.

Prices for homes along the Connecticut River have soared, pricing out many people who lived there years before the waterway underwent a massive pollution clean-up. Plus, the Scott administration says it's time to take advantage of a temporary pause on Act 250 to create more affordable housing, climate change is lengthening mosquito season in some parts of Vermont and putting people in those regions at greater risk of illnesses like EEE, Rockingham receives money from a National Park Service award to preserve its meeting house, a winning Vermont Lottery ticket for more than $6 million was sold in Franklin County, and Vermonter and rugby sensation Ilona Maher announces she'll compete in Dancing With the Stars.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis— also known as EEE— has come to Vermont.

Gary Tanguay filled in on NightSide:Where do we stand in Massachusetts with the current EEE threat?Samantha Gross of the Boston Globe joined on how voter turnout was in the Bay State's primary election.Then, Boston College upsets Florida State University! Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe joined Gary to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Part one of a special series from the New England News Collaborative about a reporter's bike ride along the Connecticut River, and what he learned about the people living nearby. Plus, Vermont public health officials say the state is seeing an increase in mosquitoes infected with Eastern equine encephalitis, schools try to limit student exposure to mosquitoes, concerns about EEE prompted a cancellation of Summervale in Burlington, some child welfare advocates say the state should slow down plans to build a new locked facility for juveniles, and federal relief money has started to flow into Vermont to partially cover costs related to flooding in early July.

Late summer is a great time to enjoy an evening walk on the beach, a campfire after dinner, Friday Night Lights, or grilling on the back porch. Unfortunately, mosquitoes and the viruses some of them are carrying are making it a lot harder to enjoy those simple pleasures these days. West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been in the headlines lately, and Nichole talks with Massachusetts State Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Brown to answer some of the big questions surrounding this growing public health problem.

Several states have reported cases of the rare but serious mosquito-borne illness eastern equine encephalitis. And, the new sci-fi movie "Slingshot," about an astronaut's mental breakdown, prompts questions about how to prepare humans for long-term space travel.Mosquito-Borne Diseases Are Spreading As Temperatures RiseThis week, a New Hampshire man died of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but extremely serious disease caused by a mosquito-borne virus. Human cases of EEE have also been reported in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont, causing some municipalities to step up mosquito control efforts or attempt to limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito times at dawn and dusk.Other mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise as well. Oropouche fever, a viral disease typically found in South America, has been spotted in the US—and in Brazil, health officials are reporting an 800% increase in the disease. Dengue fever, also spread by mosquitoes, has been increasing across Europe. Experts attribute all the surges to climate change, which has brought warmer, wetter weather that has allowed mosquito populations to thrive and expand their ranges.Sophie Bushwick of New Scientist joins guest host Rachel Feltman to talk about climate, mosquitoes, and disease, and how communities are trying to curb the spread. They also tackle other stories from the week in science, including a puzzling result in a dark matter search, how fruit flies change their threat perception during courtship, and investigations into how marmoset monkeys call each other by name.‘Slingshot' Imagines A Yearslong Space Mission Gone WrongThe new movie “Slingshot,” a sci-fi thriller about a yearslong mission to Saturn's moon Titan, is out in theaters today. It follows the crew members, played by Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, and Tomer Capone, as they start to unravel, highlighting how long, lonely missions can put astronauts' well-being in peril.While the movie is certainly a work of science fiction, it does remind us that a lot can go wrong in space, both physically and mentally. So as humans get closer to embarking on long missions to places like Mars and beyond, how are real space agencies thinking about keeping them happy and safe?Science Friday's digital producer of engagement Emma Gometz sat down with “Slingshot” director Mikael Håfström, and former NASA organizational psychologist Dr. Kelley Slack, to answer those questions and more.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.  Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Both sides of the school choice issue weigh in as Kentuckians get set to decide this November whether public money can be used for private schools, findings from a new report on school safety in Kentucky and, a University of Kentucky entomologist explains why the risk of getting mosquito-borne viruses could be greater this year.  

8/30/24: David Knowles w/ Valley Players' Matteo Pangallo: "Constellation." MTA Pres Max Page: Tim Walz, workers rights & MCAS.  Donnabelle Casis w/ the Mead's Lisa Crossman: "Part of an Impossible Task: Michael Rakowitz." Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: Covid, EEE, & West Nile. Amherst's 97 y.o. Elsie Fetterman: her new autobiography.

8/30/24: David Knowles w/ Valley Players' Matteo Pangallo: "Constellation." MTA Pres Max Page: Tim Walz, workers rights & MCAS.  Donnabelle Casis w/ the Mead's Lisa Crossman: "Part of an Impossible Task: Michael Rakowitz." Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: Covid, EEE, & West Nile. Amherst's 97 y.o. Elsie Fetterman: her new autobiography.

8/30/24: David Knowles w/ Valley Players' Matteo Pangallo: "Constellation." MTA Pres Max Page: Tim Walz, workers rights & MCAS.  Donnabelle Casis w/ the Mead's Lisa Crossman: "Part of an Impossible Task: Michael Rakowitz." Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: Covid, EEE, & West Nile. Amherst's 97 y.o. Elsie Fetterman: her new autobiography.

We go over some interesting events and stories from the past week. Darren / Grimerica has his X account back! What happened? Darren's ai Vs X's ai..... and he's back.   We chat about harm reduction and vending machines in BC hospitals for crack and coke paraphernalia, immigration problems - TFW (Temp Foreign Workers) protests from people that don't wanna leave and then Trudeau backing off. Why is that?   Calgary is still water rationing, thirsty lawns, Femicide, Atlas Shrugged speech about money are also all discussed. And we chat about excess deaths and the spurious timing in Canada, UK and USA.   Headlines from around the world you won't hear about. What is going on with 6 pm curfew and EEE - and was this from mosquitoes released from a helicopter?   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   If you would rather watch: https://rumble.com/v5cs0pl-outlawed-round-up-8.28.24-canadian-tax-quiz-vending-snorting-kits.html https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/post/6049568/outlawed-round-up-8-28-24-canadian-tax-quiz-vending-snorting-kits https://rokfin.com/stream/51980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1Zit-McXFM   Support the show directly: https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Outlawed Canadians YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawedCanadians Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Get your Magic Mushrooms delivered from: Champignon Magique  Get Psychedelics online Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com    Links to stuff we chatted about: https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-video-false-helicopter-mosquitoes-bill-gates-846967139889 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_I_D4Uv_nm/?igsh=YXp0b2NiMnh2aGhv https://kirschsubstack.com/p/us-and-uk-all-cause-cumulative-excess?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=548354&post_id=148172906&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=24pqe&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://x.com/Harikrishna_PB/status/1828780870989209932 https://x.com/NyaPfanner/status/1828758662858293520 https://x.com/NyaPfanner/status/1828508433357959224 https://x.com/WeAreCanProud/status/1828214593505870044 https://x.com/MelissaLMRogers/status/1828254476936863760 https://x.com/canindependent/status/1827524144990167500 https://x.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1827457420043677857 https://x.com/AlexBarnicoat_/status/1818638918029390021 https://x.com/YakkStack/status/1823203322104529389     Darren's Links: https://www.taxpayer.com/-/investigative-journalist-quiz?status=&status2=&auto_tag=d4ab7c94ab https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/thirstier-lawns-and-fuller-dishwashers-new-round-of-calgary-water-rationing-kicks-in-5712976?src_src=BN_article_paid&src_cmp=breaking-2024-08-26-ca&est=uqU660HYviB91upaa2sJG5g61oB26d%2B1P7faOT4M8LII1MLg6GVfU77UHZw1DFpg https://x.com/julieki53713414/status/1828531839600075103 https://bc.ctvnews.ca/surrey-man-charged-released-from-custody-after-stranger-sexual-assault-in-woman-s-home-1.7008950 https://x.com/wearecanproud/status/1828449261429891405 https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/woman-found-dead-in-suspected-femicide-in-ottawa-s-west-end-1.7014079 https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-premier-reveals-plans-to-transfer-hospitals-away-from-ahs-1.7015935 https://www.capitalismmagazine.com/2002/08/franciscos-money-speech/ https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-607-x/71-607-x2024004-eng.htm https://vigilantfox.news/p/groundbreaking-docuseries-blows-the?publication_id=975571&post_id=148248778&isFreemail=true&r=2at6hc&triedRedirect=true

NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd and NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki join Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democrats' strategy to win battleground states like Georgia and North Carolina. NBC News Chief Legal Analyst Chuck Rosenberg gives the latest developments on Special Counsel Jack Smith's superseding indictment, filed against former President Donald Trump, over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein explains what people should know about EEE, a rare mosquito-borne virus that health officials are describing as potentially fatal.

The Billy & Lisa crew cover a whole bunch of topics during today's show, and we kicked it all off by talking about back to school and EEE spreading. Then, we talked about the Oasis reunion, which Billy is not that excited about! School is back in session for a lot of people today so for topic time we asked anyone to reach out and tell us what they are excited about with the start of the school year! Listen to Billy & Lisa Weekdays From 6-10AM on Kiss 108 on the iHeartRadio app! 

Numerous towns in Massachusetts have seen a rise in Eastern equine encephalitis, better known as EEE, which is a rare but deadly mosquito-borne disease. At least 10 communities are at high risk for EEE. To combat the deadly disease, the state has taken to aerial and truck mounted spraying in Plymouth and Worcester County. How concerned are you about the threat of EEE in your area?Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but severe viral infection that causes inflammation of the brain, often leading to death or long-term neurological issues. Transmitted by mosquitoes, EEE has a fatality rate of around 30% among those who develop symptoms. While the disease predominantly affects horses, humans can also be infected, though they are considered "dead-end" hosts, meaning they don't transmit the virus further. Recent news highlights concerns in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where new measures have been implemented after mosquitoes tested positive for EEE, marking the first human case in the state since 2020. In this episode, Jessica, dives into the virus's biology, transmission, symptoms, and the recent outbreak's context. Citations: https://www.cdc.gov/eastern-equine-encephalitis/php/transmission/index.html https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/disease/eastern-equine-encephalitis https://www.cdc.gov/eastern-equine-encephalitis/data-maps/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/eastern-equine-encephalitis/data-maps/current-year-data.html Legal: The information provided in this episode of Transmissible is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or legal advice. While we strive for accuracy, the content discussed should not be used as a substitute for professional guidance. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns or questions. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not represent the opinions of any affiliated institutions or organizations

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Firefighters in Westchester rescue man from the water below the Croton Dam. Putnam County was named one of the safest in America. Connecticut's EEE numbers are on the rise. Ethan, Lou & Dave recall their worst drug trips. Whooping cough invades CT. New Milford Mayor Pete Bass checks in with the show to talk all things New Milford and NY Jets. Man tests his fart particles using his car's cabin air filter.

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