A Careless Walk (preparing for MGPC 15/8/2021)

Gary Ware

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August 14, 2021

2 Kings continues with a sermon called ‘A Careless Walk’ which chronicles how good intentions are no substitute for consistent character and action.

For those unable to join us at MGPC, the service will be live-streamed.
The video is available at our website and youtube channel.

Song: Jerusalem
Welcome:
Call to Worship
Song: The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
Prayer Of Confession
Song: Here Is Love Vast As The Ocean
Affirming our Faith
Song: Worship, Honour, Glory, Blessing
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 5:1-9 – Problems caused by external enemies give way to problems originating from within the people of God, particularly relating to usury.
Bible Memorisation: Galatians 5:22-23
Song: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 10:1-36
Sermon: A Careless Walk
Announcements:
Pastoral Prayer:
Closing Blessing
Song: This I Believe (The Creed)

Great Honk! – The Music Man

Gary Ware

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August 13, 2021

Watching the movie musical The Music Man introduces viewers to the apparently authentic Iowan expression ‘Great Honk!’
It reminds me of the phrase ‘Hokey Sailors’, which I associate with the central Darling Downs in Queensland.

Famously The Music Man‘s creator Meredith Wilson was supposed to have earned more money from the Beatle’s cover of the song Till There Was You than he did from the Broadway and Theatrical releases of the whole show.

Here’s the youthful purity of Paul McCartney’s vocals on the Beatle’s rendition.

Footy Tipping 2021 – NRL Round 22 / AFL Round 22

Gary Ware

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August 12, 2021

Why aren’t they playing an NRL game at Kougari Oval?
Why is wondering where the games will be played more interesting than the games themselves?

(Draws count as correct)
NRL (last round 7/8; season tally 113/160)
Melbourne
Penrith
Easts
Souths
Wests
Manly
New Zealand
Newcastle

AFL (last round 5/9; season tally 110/180)
Richmond
Western Bulldogs
Port Adelaide
Geelong
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Essendon
West Coast

Multifaith Bakesale From Schmigadoon

Gary Ware

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August 11, 2021

Schmigadoon is a series in which two contemporary characters find themselves in a town that appears to be a movie musical.
It’s amusing. It’s clear that the creators and performers love the form; their understanding of the culture that gave rise to the form is more clouded. Which makes it less than an homage, not quite a parody; what it actually is may become clearer as the series goes along. [edit. The first season ends in a satisfying way.]

This was the scene that made me laugh out loud, though.

as a bonus, here’s With All Your Heart, one of the scenes that most closely affectionately reflects the sources being referenced.

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