Month: July 2018

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Book That Shocked the World

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The prison official shouts, “Give me their names! Names! Tell us the names” but Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, tied up in a dark-and-dingy Romanian prison torture chamber, remains silent.

His face is bloodied, and his feet scarred from relentless beatings. The guards had offered him a deal: If he hands over the names of Christians to the Communist government, he would get a reduced sentenced – perhaps even be freed. But he refuses.

“It’s only a matter of time,” the prison official tells him. “Wurmbrand . . . Be reasonable. Your life belongs to me now.

A weak Wurmbrand, struggling for each breath, responds, “My life is not my own. I belong to Christ.”

The gut-wrenching and inspirational story of Wurmbrand is well-known to Christians worldwide thanks to his book that shocked the world, Tortured for Christ.  Pastor Wurmbrand endured 14 years in a communist prison and became the “voice” of the underground church to the free world.

Wednesday night August 22nd, 2018 moviegoers will have a chance to watch his story unfold on the big screen when Tortured for Christ – based on the 1967 best-selling book by the same name — is screened at Eastwood Baptist Church. It was produced by The Voice of the Martyrs and is presented by OnBuzz and Voice of the Martyrs.Invite your friends and family to this screening of Tortured for Christ where you will watch this amazing true story unfold and learn how persecuted believers all around the world can be supported.

Tickets are $9 per person and can be purchased at https://onbuzz.tugg.com/events/tortured-for-christ-movie-0lsh

 

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10 Quick Tips to Beat the Heat

Beat the heat

The Dog Days of Summer can be brutal with temperatures in the 100’s and heat index exceeding 105 degrees. It’s important to be safe in extreme conditions such as these.

Here are 10 tips to beat the heat.

  1. Stay hydrated.It is recommended that you drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water every day.
  2. Keep your home safe and comfortable by running the air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day and by letting in cool air in the early morning and late evening hours. If you need financial help to keep your home cool, contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/programs/liheap.
  3. If your home isn’t air-conditioned, take a break during the hottest part of the day by going to a movie, shopping at an indoor mall, or visiting a library.
  4. Eat light. Reach for salads or fruits and vegetables such as watermelons, strawberries, peaches and oranges which are watery and help keep you hydrated (and cooler).
  5. Keeping your blinds or curtains closed and keeping the use of the oven, dryer and dishwasher to a minimum will help minimize heat build-up in your home.
  6. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing, made of natural fabrics, like linen or cotton and sunscreen.
  7. If you must go outside (gardening, errands), plan this for the early morning hours when it’s coolest.
  8. You can soak your feet in cool water to keep cool.
  9. Avoid alcohol and carbohydrate drinks.
  10. Remember to check on the elderly and disabled and those who do not have air conditioning. And do not forget, pets also feel the effects of the heat. Just like humans, they can succumb to heat related illnesses.

Avoid Heat Exhaustion

If you or a loved one experiences heavy sweating, weakness, a fast and weak pulse, nausea or fainting, this could be a sign of heat exhaustion. In this case, move to a cool location as quickly as possible. Lie down, loosen clothing and apply cool, wet cloths to as much of the body as possible. Sip some cool water. Read more about heat exhaustion here >> https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-exhaustion/symptoms-causes/syc-20373250

When to Call for Help

Heatstroke is a more serious situation and is characterized by a body temperature above 103 degrees, hot and red skin, a rapid and strong pulse, or unconsciousness. In this case, call 911 immediately. Before paramedics arrive, move the person to a cooler environment, apply cool cloths, but do NOT give them fluids. Read more about heatstroke here >> https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20353581

Enjoy your summer!

With a little diligence and preparation, everyone should be able to enjoy these dog days of summer safely.