text:
Now that the daylight fills the sky, We lift our hearts to God on high, That he in all we do or say May keep us free from harm today.
O guard our hearts and tongues from strife, From anger’s din preserve our life, From sights unworthy turn our eyes, And close our ears from vanities.
Keep thou our inmost conscience pure, Our thoughts from foolishness secure, And help us check the pride of sense By self-restraining abstinence.
So we, when this new day is gone And night in turn is drawing on. With conscience by the hours unstained. Shall praise thy name for victory gained.
All praise to God the Father be, All praise, eternal Son, to thee, Whom with the Spirit we adore, One God both now and evermore.
Collect Almighty and everliving God, increase in us your gift of faith, that forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what is before, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JOB Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind: “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements – surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?”
[“Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, so that a flood of waters may cover you? Can you send forth lightnings, so that they may go and say to you, ‘Here we are’? Who has put wisdom in the inward parts, or given understanding to the mind? Who has the wisdom to number the clouds? Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens, when the dust runs into a mass and the clods cling together? Can you hunt the prey for the lion, or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, when they crouch in their dens, or lie in wait in their covert? Who provides for the raven its prey, when its young ones cry to God, and wander about for lack of food?”] JOB 38:1-7 (34-41)
Psalm PSALM REFRAIN Lord, how manifold are your works! in wisdom you have made them all.
Bless the Lord, O my soul; O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness! you are clothed with majesty and splendour.
You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak and spread out the heavens like a curtain. R
You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; you make the clouds your chariot; you ride on the wings of the wind.
You make the winds your messengers and flames of fire your servants.
You have set the earth upon its foundations, so that it never shall move at any time.
You covered it with the deep as with a mantle; the waters stood higher than the mountains. R
At your rebuke they fled; at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.
They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, to the places you had appointed for them.
You set the limits that they should not pass; they shall not again cover the earth. R
O Lord, how manifold are your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Hallelujah! R PSALM 104:1-9, 25, 37B
Second Reading A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honour, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Mel-chizedek. HEBREWS 5:1-10
O Jesus I Have Promised
O Jesus I have promised To serve Thee to the end Be Thou forever near me Master and my Friend
I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be My guide
O let me feel Thee near me The world is ever near I see the sights that dazzle The tempting sounds I hear
My foes are ever near me Around me and within But Jesus draw Thou nearer And shield my soul from sin
O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will.
O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul.
O Jesus Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be
And Jesus I have promised To see Thee to the end O give me grace to follow My Master and my Friend
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” MARK 10:35-45
Our God Reigns
How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of Him Who brings good news good news Announcing peace Proclaiming news of happiness Our God reigns our God reigns
Our God reigns our God reigns Our God reigns our God reigns
He had no stately form He had no majesty That we should be drawn to Him He was despised And we took no account of Him Yet now He reigns with the Most High
Out of the tomb He came with grace and majesty; He is alive, He is alive. God loves us so see here His hands, His feet, His side. Yes, we know He is alive.
Prayer over the Gifts Eternal God, your word inspires our faith. May we who offer you our praise trust you in all things. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Just As I Am
Just as I am without one plea But that Thy Blood was shed for me And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee O Lamb of God I come I come
Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot To Thee Whose Blood can cleanse each spot O Lamb of God I come I come
Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
Just as I am Thou wilt receive Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve Because Thy Promise I believe O Lamb of God I come I come
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace
Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace
Prayer After Communion God of peace, you have nourished us in this sacrament with the body and blood of Christ. May we who have taken holy things keep faith in our hearts and lives, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
And Can It Be
Amazing love how can it be That Thou my God shouldst die for me Amazing love how can it be That Thou my God shouldst die for me
And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood Died He for me who caused His pain For me who Him to death pursued Amazing love how can it be That Thou my God shouldst die for me Amazing love how can it be That Thou my God shouldst die for me
He left His Father’s throne above So free so infinite His grace Emptied Himself of all but love And bled for Adam’s helpless race ‘Tis mercy all immense and free For O my God it found out me ‘Tis mercy all immense and free For O my God it found out me
Long my imprisoned spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature’s night Thine eye diffused a quickening ray I woke the dungeon flamed with light My chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed Thee My chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed Thee
No condemnation now I dread Jesus and all in Him is mine Alive in Him my living Head And clothed in righteousness divine Bold I approach th’eternal throne And claim the crown through Christ my own Bold I approach th’eternal throne And claim the crown through Christ my own
Readings JOB 23:1-9, 16-17; PSALM 22:1-15; HEBREWS 4:12-16; MARK 10:17-31
Christ Whose Glory Fills The Skies
Christ whose glory fills the skies Christ the true the only Light Sun of righteousness arise Triumph o’er the shades of night Dayspring from on high be near Daystar in my heart appear
Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by thee Joyless is the day’s return Till thy mercy’s beams I see Till they inward light impart Glad my eyes and warm my heart
Visit then this soul of mine Pierce the gloom of sin and grief Fill me radiancy divine Scatter all my unbelief More and more thyself display Shining to the perfect day
Collect Almighty God, in our baptism you adopted us for your own. Quicken, we pray, your Spirit within us, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JOB Then Job answered: “Today also my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning. Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his dwelling! I would lay my case before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would learn what he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; but he would give heed to me. There an upright person could reason with him, and I should be acquitted forever by my judge. If I go forward, he is not there; or backward, I cannot perceive him; on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him; I turn to the right, but I cannot see him. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me; If only I could vanish in darkness, and thick darkness would cover my face!” JOB 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm PSALM REFRAIN You were my God from my mother’s womb.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? and are so far from my cry and from the words of my distress?
O my God, I cry in the daytime, but you do not answer; by night as well, but I find no rest.
Yet you are the Holy One, enthroned upon the praises of Israel. R
Our forefathers put their trust in you; they trusted, and you delivered them. They cried out to you and were delivered; they trusted in you and were not put to shame.
But as for me, I am a worm and no man, scorned by all and despised by the people. R
All who see me laugh me to scorn; they curl their lips and wag their heads, saying,
“He trusted in the Lord; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, if he delights in him.” R
Yet you are he who took me out of the womb, and kept me safe upon my mother’s breast.
I have been entrusted to you ever since I was born; you were my God when I was still in my mother’s womb. R
Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help.
Many young bulls encircle me; strong bulls of Bashan surround me.
They open wide their jaws at me, like a ravening and a roaring lion.
I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint; my heart within my breast is melting wax. R
My mouth is dried out like a pot-sherd; and you have laid me in the dust of the grave. R PSALM 22:1-15
Second Reading A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. HEBREWS 4:12-16
How Firm A Found… – #408
How firm a foundation, Ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith In his excellent Word!
What more can he say Than to you he hath said, To you who for refuge To Jesus have fled?
“Fear not! I am with thee, O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, And will still give thee aid;
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, And cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, Omnipotent hand.
“When through fiery trials Thy pathway shall lie, My grace all sufficient, Shall be thy supply.
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume And thy gold to refine.
“The soul that on Jesus Hath leaned for repose; I will not, I will not Desert to His foes;
That soul, though all hell Should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no, never, No never forsake!”
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honour your father and mother.'” He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age – houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields with persecutions – and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” MARK 10:17-31
Fairest Lord Jesus (Schönster Herr Jesu)
Fairest Lord Jesus Ruler of all nature O Thou of God and man the Son Thee will I cherish Thee will I honor Thou my soul’s glory joy and crown
Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands Robed in the blooming garb of spring Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer Who makes the woeful heart to sing
Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight And all the twinkling starry host Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heav’n can boast
Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations Son of God and Son of Man Glory and honor praise adoration Now and forevermore be Thine
Prayer over the Gifts God of constant love, in this eucharist you renew the covenant made once with us in baptism. As you are faithful in all things may we, in our offering, be faithful to our calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
I’d Rather Have Jesus
I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold I’d rather be His than have riches untold I’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
Than to be the king of a vast domain And be held in sin’s dread sway I’d rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today
I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause I’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame I’d rather be true to His holy name
He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom He’s sweeter than honey from out the comb He’s all that my hungering spirit needs I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead
The Old Rugged Cross
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suff’ring and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown
O the old rugged cross so despised by the world Has a wondrous attraction for me For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary
In the old rugged cross stained with blood so divine A wondrous beauty I see For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died To pardon and sanctify me
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away Where His glory forever I’ll share
Prayer After Communion Faithful God, in baptism and eucharist we are made one with you. May we who have shared in holy things always bear witness to your covenant, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Love Divine All Loves Excelling
Love divine all loves excelling Joy of heav’n to earth come down Fix in us Thy humble dwelling All Thy faithful mercies crown Jesus Thou art all compassion Pure unbounded love Thou art Visit us with Thy salvation Enter every trembling heart
Breathe O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast Let us all in Thee inherit Let us find the promised rest Take away our bent to sinning Alpha and Omega be End of faith as its beginning Set our hearts at liberty
Come Almighty to deliver Let us all Thy life receive Suddenly return and never Nevermore Thy temples leave Thee we would be always blessing Serve Thee as Thy hosts above Pray and praise Thee without ceasing Glory in Thy perfect love
Finish then Thy new creation Pure and spotless let us be Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee Changed from glory into glory Till in heav’n we take our place Till we cast our crowns before Thee Lost in wonder love and praise
When morning gilds the skies My heart awakening cries May Jesus Christ be praised Alike at work and prayer I find my Lord is there May Jesus Christ be praised
To God the Word on high The hosts of angels cry May Jesus Christ be praised Let mortals too upraise Their voice in hymns of praise May Jesus Christ be praised
Ye nations of mankind, In this your concord find: May Jesus Christ be praised! Let all the earth around Ring joyous with the sound: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this th’eternal song Thro’ all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!
Collect Almighty God, you have built your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Join us together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may become a holy temple, acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JOB There was once a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. One day the heavenly beings came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the Lord. The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man who fears God and turns away from evil. He still persists in his integrity, although you incited me against him, to destroy him for no reason.” Then Satan answered the Lord, “Skin for skin! All that people have they will give to save their lives. But stretch out your hand now and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.” The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, he is in your power; only spare his life.” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and inflicted loathsome sores on Job from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. Job took a potsherd with which to scrape himself, and sat among the ashes. Then his wife said to him, “Do you still persist in your integrity? Curse God, and die.” But he said to her, “You speak as any foolish woman would speak. Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips. JOB 1:1, 2:1-10
Psalm PSALM REFRAIN Do not sweep me away with sinners.
Give judgement for me, O Lord, for I have lived with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.
Test me, O Lord, and try me; examine my heart and my mind.
For your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. R
I have not sat with the worthless, nor do I consort with the deceitful.
I have hated the company of evildoers; I will not sit down with the wicked. R
I will wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, that I may go in procession round your altar,
Singing aloud a song of thanksgiving and recounting all your wonderful deeds.
Lord, I love the house in which you dwell and the place where your glory abides. R
Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with those who thirst for blood,
Whose hands are full of evil plots, and their right hand full of bribes.
As for me, I will live with integrity; redeem me, O Lord, and have pity on me. My foot stands on level ground; in the full assembly I will bless the Lord. PSALM 26
Second Reading A READING FROM THE LETTER TO THE HEBREWS Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. But someone has testified somewhere, “What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them? You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honour, subjecting all things under their feet.” Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honour because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, saying, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.” HEBREWS 1:1-4, 2:5-12
There Is A Redeemer
There is a Redeemer Jesus God’s own Son Precious Lamb of God Messiah Holy One
Thank You O my Father For giving us Your Son And leaving Your Spirit Till the work on earth is done
Jesus my Redeemer name above all names Precious Lamb of God Messiah O for sinners slain
When I stand in glory I will see His face There I’ll serve my King forever In that holy place
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.” But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Then in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. MARK 10:2-16
My Faith Looks Up To Thee (Olivet)
My faith looks up to Thee Thou Lamb of Calvary Saviour divine Now hear me while I pray Take all my guilt away O let me from this day Be wholly Thine
May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart My zeal inspire As Thou hast died for me O may my love to Thee Pure warm and changeless be A living fire
While life’s dark maze I tread And grief’s around me spread Be Thou my guide Bid darkness turn to day Wipe sorrow’s tears away Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside
When ends life’s transient dream When death’s cold sullen stream Shall o’er me roll Blest Saviour then in love Fear and distrust remove O bear me safe above A ransomed soul
Prayer over the Gifts God of truth, receive all we offer you this day. Make us worthy servants, strong to follow in the pattern of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Communion / Ablution
O Master Let Me Walk With Thee (Maryton)
O Master let me walk with Thee In lowly paths of service free Tell me Thy secret Help me bear the strain of toil The fret of care
Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear winning word of love Teach me the wayward feet to stay And guide them in the homeward way
Teach me Thy patience still with Thee In closer dearer company In work that keeps faith sweet and strong In trust that triumphs over wrong
In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future’s broad’ning way In peace that only Thou canst give With Thee O Master let me live
Bind Us Together
Bind us together Lord Bind us together with cords That cannot be broken Bind us together Lord Bind us together Lord Bind us together with love
There is only one God There is only one King There is only one body That is why we can sing
Prayer After Communion Almighty God, may we who have been strengthened by this eucharist remain in your steadfast love, and show in our lives the saving mystery that we celebrate. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
There Shall Be Showers Of Blessing (Showers Of Blessing)
Showers of blessing Showers of blessing we need Mercy drops round us are falling But for the showers we plead
There shall be showers of blessing This is the promise of love There shall be seasons refreshing Sent from the Savior above
There shall be showers of blessing Precious reviving again Over the hills and the valleys Sound of abundance of rain
There shall be showers of blessing Send them upon us O Lord Grant to us now a refreshing Come and now honor Thy word
There shall be showers of blessing Oh that today they might fall Now as to God we’re confessing Now as on Jesus we call
There shall be showers of blessing If we but trust and obey There shall be seasons refreshing If we let God have His way
Readings ESTHER 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; PSALM 124; JAMES 5:13-20; MARK 9:38-50
Collect Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered by your Holy Spirit into one, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ESTHER So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. On the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you. And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled.” Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have won your favour, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me – that is my petition – and the lives of my people that is my request. For we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be killed, and to be annihilated. If we had been sold merely as slaves, men and women, I would have held my peace; but no enemy can compensate for this damage to the king.” Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther, “Who is he, and where is he, who has presumed to do this?” Esther said, “A foe and enemy, this wicked Haman!” Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen. Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs in attendance on the king, said, “Look, the very gallows that Haman has prepared for Mordecai, whose word saved the king, stands at Haman’s house, fifty cubits high.” And the king said, “Hang him on that.” So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the anger of the king abated. Mordecai recorded these things, and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, as the days on which the Jews gained relief from their enemies, and as the month that had been turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, days for sending gifts of food to one another and presents to the poor. ESTHER 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22
Psalm PSALM REFRAIN We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler.
If the Lord had not been on our side, let Israel now say;
If the Lord had not been on our side, when enemies rose up against us;
Then would they have swallowed us up alive in their fierce anger toward us; R
Then would the waters have overwhelmed us and the torrent gone over us; Then would the raging waters have gone right over us. R
Blessed be the Lord! he has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth.
We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the snare is broken, and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. R PSALM 124
Second Reading A READING FROM THE LETTER OF JAMES Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. JAMES 5:13-20
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched. For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” MARK 9:38-50
Prayer over the Gifts Eternal God, in Jesus Christ we behold your glory. Receive the offering of your people gathered before you, and open our hearts and mouthsto praise your great salvation, the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Prayer After Communion Father in heaven, strengthen the unity of your Church, so that we who have been fed with holy things may fulfil your will in the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Readings NUMBERS 21:4B-9; PSALM 98:1-6; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-24; JOHN 3:13-17
Collect Almighty God, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world to himself, may we who rejoice in the mystery of our redemption, have grace to take up our cross and follow him, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF NUMBERS The people became impatient on the way. The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.” Then the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. look at it and live.” So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live. NUMBERS 21:4B-9
Psalm REFRAIN The Lord has made known his victory.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things.
With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory. R
The Lord has made known his victory; his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.
He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all that ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. R
Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song. R PSALM 98:1-6
Second Reading A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-24
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO JOHN Jesus said, “No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” JOHN 3:13-17
Prayer over the Gifts Merciful God, through the death of your beloved Son you transformed an instrument of shame into a sign of hope and glory. Receive all we offer you this day, and renew in us the mystery of his love; through the same Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
Prayer After Communion Almighty God, we give thanks that you have made us partakers of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who took our nature upon him and suffered death upon the cross for our redemption; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings PROVERBS 1:20-33; PSALM 19 OR WISDOM OF SOLOMON 7:26-8:1 AS CANTICLE; JAMES 3:1-12; MARK 8:27-38
Collect Almighty God, you call your Church to witness that in Christ we are reconciled to you. Help us so to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may turn to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF PROVERBS Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice. At the busiest corner she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge? Give heed to my reproof; I will pour out my thoughts to you; I will make my words known to you. Because I have called and you refused, have stretched out my hand and no one heeded, and because you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof, I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when panic strikes you, when panic strikes you like a storm, and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you. Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but will not find me. Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, would have none of my counsel, and despised all my reproof, therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way and be sated with their own devices. For waywardness kills the simple, and the complacency of fools destroys them; but those who listen to me will be secure and will live at ease, without dread of disaster.” PROVERBS 1:20-33
Psalm PSALM The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork.
One day tells its tale to another, and one night imparts knowledge to another.
Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard,
Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world.
In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course.
It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat.
The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.
The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.
By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can tell how often he offends? cleanse me from my secret faults.
Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. PSALM 19
CANTICLE REFRAIN Wisdom is an image of God’s goodness; she orders all things well.
Wisdom is a reflection of eternal light, a spotless mirror of the working of God, and an image of his goodness. R
Although she is but one, she can do all things, and while remaining in herself, she renews all things; in every generation she passes into holy souls and makes them friends of God, and prophets;
for God loves nothing so much as the person who lives with wisdom. R
She is more beautiful than the sun, and excels every constellation of the stars. Compared with the light she is found to be superior,
for it is succeeded by the night, but against wisdom evil does not prevail.
She reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other, and she orders all things well. R WISDOM OF SOLOMON 7:26-8:1
Second Reading A READING FROM THE LETTER OF JAMES Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh. JAMES 3:1-12
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him. Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” MARK 8:27-38
Prayer over the Gifts Holy God, accept all we offer you this day. May we who are reconciled at this table bring wholeness to our broken world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Prayer After Communion God of peace, in this eucharist we have been reconciled to you and to our neighbours. May we who have been nourished by holy things always have the courage to forgive. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Readings 1 SAMUEL 15:34-16:13; PSALM 20; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17; MARK 4:26-34
Collect Almighty God, without you we are not able to please you. Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading A READING FROM THE FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah of Saul. Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over Saul. And the Lord was sorry that he had made Saul king over Israel. The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the Lord commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is now before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah. 1 SAMUEL 15:34-16:13
Psalm PSALM REFRAIN The Lord gives victory to his anointed.
May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble, the Name of the God of Jacob defend you;
Send you help from his holy place and strengthen you out of Zion; R
Remember all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifice;
Grant you your heart’s desire and prosper all your plans. R
We will shout for joy at your victory and triumph in the name of our God; may the Lord grant all your requests. R
Now I know that the Lord gives victory to his anointed; he will answer him out of his holy heaven, with the victorious strength of his right hand.
Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will call upon the name of the Lord our God. R
They collapse and fall down, but we will arise and stand upright.
O Lord, give victory to the king and answer us when we call. PSALM 20
Second Reading A READING FROM THE SECOND LETTER OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS We are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord – for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil.
[Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others; but we ourselves are well known to God, and I hope that we are also well known to your consciences. We are not commending ourselves to you again, but giving you an opportunity to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast in outward appearance and not in the heart. For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.]
For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! 2 CORINTHIANS 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.” He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.” With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples. MARK 4:26-34
Prayer over the Gifts God of reconciliation and forgiveness, the saving work of Christ has made our peace with you. May that work grow toward its perfection in all we offer you this day. We ask this in his name.
Prayer After Communion Holy and blessed God, as you give us the body and blood of your Son, guide us with your Holy Spirit, that we may honour you not only with our lips but also in our lives. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Readings ACTS 4:5-12; PSALM 23; 1 JOHN 3:16-24; JOHN 10:11-18
Collect O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do your will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
First Reading A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS The rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.” ACTS 4:5-12
Psalm PSALM Refrain The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. R
He revives my soul and guides me along right pathways for his name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. R
You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. R PSALM 23
Second Reading A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us – and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. 1 JOHN 3:16-24
Gospel THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO JOHN Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.” JOHN 10:11-18
Prayer over the Gifts God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd.
Prayer After Communion God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

domain: literature


Do local governments collect property taxes?
Property taxes are the largest source of tax revenue for local governments in 40 states. Localities in every state levy property taxes, with cities and counties in Connecticut and Maine collecting the highest share (98%) of their total tax revenue from them.
Do taxes go to local government?
State and local governments collect tax revenues from three primary sources: income, sales, and property taxes. … Income and sales taxes make up the majority of combined state tax revenue, while property taxes are the largest source of tax revenue for local governments, including school districts.
Why do local governments collect property taxes?
Property taxes are the largest own-source of revenue for counties, cities, townships, school districts, and special districts, which are specific-purpose units, such as water and sewer authorities.
Where does property taxes go to in our local area?
All property taxes are allocated to local governments within the county in which the tax is collected. Specifically, property tax revenues are distributed to K12 schools and community colleges, counties, cities, special districts, and redevelopment agencies as shown in Figure 1.
Where do local taxes go?
Local taxes fund government services including police and fire services, education and health services, libraries, road maintenance, and other programs and projects which benefit the community at large. Many of these services also receive federal funds in the form of grants.
How do local governments finance property tax?
Although relief is based on property tax payments, it is typically provided via an income tax credit. In most states, the state government collects income tax while local jurisdictions collect property tax, making circuit breakers a type of subsidy from state to local governments.
What counts as state and local taxes?
If you itemize deductions, you can deduct state and local taxes you paid during the year. These taxes can include state and local income taxes or state and local sales taxes, but not both. … Included in this total are state and local income taxes, real property taxes, and personal property taxes.
Which levels of government is are funded by a tax on property?
Property taxes are almost entirely levied by local governments. In FY 2006, they received 97 percent of the property tax revenue collected in the United States. The remaining 3 percent was collected by states. Local governments depend on property taxes for their greatest share of tax revenue.
Are estate taxes Federal or state?
All the assets of a deceased person that are worth $11.70 million or more, as of 2021, are subject to federal estate taxes. That amount increases to $12.06 million for the 2022 tax year. Twelve states and the District of Columbia also charge estate taxes, but the rules are different depending on the state.
Do states charge property tax?
States generally do not impose property taxes. Many overlapping jurisdictions may have authority to tax the same property. These include counties or parishes, cities and/or towns, school districts, utility districts, and special taxing authorities which vary by state. Few states impose a tax on the value of property.


text:
Alliancebernstein L.P. decreased its holdings in Energen Corporation (NYSE:EGN) by 3.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 56,010 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after selling 1,775 shares during the period. Alliancebernstein L.P. owned approximately 0.06% of Energen Corporation worth $2,765,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Energen Corporation by 26.0% in the 2nd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,240,582 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $61,248,000 after purchasing an additional 255,875 shares in the last quarter. Old Mutual Global Investors UK Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Energen Corporation in the 2nd quarter valued at $849,000. Synovus Financial Corp boosted its stake in shares of Energen Corporation by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. Synovus Financial Corp now owns 52,267 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $2,581,000 after purchasing an additional 408 shares in the last quarter. Mitchell Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Energen Corporation by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. Mitchell Group Inc. now owns 422,890 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $20,878,000 after purchasing an additional 6,410 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Energen Corporation by 12.4% in the 2nd quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 4,773 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $236,000 after purchasing an additional 527 shares in the last quarter. 94.01% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
ILLEGAL ACTIVITY WARNING: This piece was originally published by Markets Daily and is the property of of Markets Daily. If you are viewing this piece on another publication, it was illegally copied and republished in violation of international copyright law. The legal version of this piece can be viewed at https://www.themarketsdaily.com/2017/10/12/alliancebernstein-l-p-cuts-stake-in-energen-corporation-egn.html.
A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays PLC upped their price objective on shares of Energen Corporation from $57.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Seaport Global Securities cut shares of Energen Corporation from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and cut their price objective for the company from $61.00 to $38.00 in a research note on Wednesday, June 21st. Wunderlich reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $83.00 price objective on shares of Energen Corporation in a research note on Wednesday, June 21st. Scotiabank reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $56.00 price objective on shares of Energen Corporation in a research note on Friday, June 30th. Finally, J P Morgan Chase & Co cut shares of Energen Corporation from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their price objective for the company from $60.00 to $53.00 in a research note on Thursday, July 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating and seventeen have given a buy rating to the stock. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $66.21.
Energen Corporation (EGN) opened at 53.14 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $52.42 and a 200 day moving average of $52.27. The company has a market capitalization of $5.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 84.08 and a beta of 1.95. Energen Corporation has a one year low of $46.16 and a one year high of $64.43.
Energen Corporation (NYSE:EGN) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 8th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.06. The firm had revenue of $256.82 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $222.60 million. Energen Corporation had a net margin of 7.75% and a negative return on equity of 1.74%. The business’s revenue was up 142.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.28) earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Energen Corporation will post $0.41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Energen Corporation Profile
Energen Corporation is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The Company is engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas properties and natural gas. Its operations are conducted through subsidiary, Energen Resources Corporation and occur within the Midland Basin, the Delaware Basin and the Central Basin Platform areas of the Permian Basin in west Texas and New Mexico.
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding EGN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Energen Corporation (NYSE:EGN).
Receive News & Ratings for Energen Corporation Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Energen Corporation and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

domain: news


text:
DES MOINES — Vice President Kamala Harris said on Thursday that a lawsuit seeking to overturn federal approval of a widely used abortion pill amounted to an attack on “our public health system as a whole.”
During her first trip to Iowa as vice president, Ms. Harris portrayed Republican attempts to impose a nationwide ban on abortion as immoral and extreme.
“If politicians start using the court to undo doctors’ decisions, imagine where that can lead,” Ms. Harris said as a judge in Texas considered whether he would issue a preliminary injunction that could take the pill, mifepristone, off the market.
Ms. Harris has taken a lead role on abortion as President Biden prepares to announce an expected run for re-election. Without the votes in Congress to enshrine abortion protections into law, the White House hopes Ms. Harris can help sustain the sort of anger that motivated Democratic voters during the midterm elections.
In her appearance Thursday at Grand View University, Ms. Harris framed the abortion issue as part of a broader struggle for health care and privacy, a strategy aimed at galvanizing the broadest coalition of voters.
Who’s Running for President in 2024?
“This is not only about reproductive health,” Ms. Harris said, adding that overturning F.D.A. approval for abortion medication could set a dangerous precedent, potentially affecting the availability of other medications.
The last-minute trip to Iowa, planned by the vice president’s team only in the past few days, is part of a push by Ms. Harris to get out into the country more to overcome an impression from allies and critics alike that she has not forged a definitive role in the administration.
Top Republicans have flocked to Iowa in recent weeks in anticipation of the 2024 Iowa caucuses, including former President Donald J. Trump; former Vice President Mike Pence; Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador; Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina.
Democrats have overhauled their primary calendar, replacing Iowa with South Carolina as the party’s first nominating contest. But the rush of Republicans to Iowa presented an opportunity for Ms. Harris to call attention to restrictions that could be imposed by Republican-led legislatures.
“We need to show the difference that while Republicans are taking health care rights away from them, we in the Democratic Party are saying that is not acceptable,” said Elizabeth Naftali, a deputy finance chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Ms. Naftali said that Democrats could not allow a “steamroll by Republicans” just because the primary calendar had changed.
Most abortions are now banned in more than a dozen states following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last year. While Iowa has not banned abortion, it is one of many states the administration fears could soon enact more severe abortion restrictions.
Last year, the Iowa Supreme Court found that there was no right to an abortion under the state’s constitution. A ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy has been blocked by a state judge since 2019 but Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, has appealed the decision to the higher court. The state currently bans abortion after 20 weeks.
Most Iowans — 61 percent — believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll last fall. Thirty-three percent say it should be illegal in most or all cases, and 6 percent are not sure.
“We have just seen a lot of panic and fear among patients who are worried,” said Mazie Stilwell, the director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa.
White House officials acknowledged that there was only so much that they could do to protect abortion access without Congress, but many abortion advocates are calling for policies that would protect both medical officials providing abortions and those seeking them.
“What I know feels frustrating for me and many organizers on the ground is we keep having meetings but there’s not any action,” said Renee Bracey Sherman, the founder and executive director of the reproductive rights advocacy group We Testify.
No major policy announcements came on Thursday. But Ms. Harris described those pushing for abortion restrictions as “extremist so-called leaders who purport and profess to hail themselves as a beacon of freedom and opportunity.”
Stefanie Brown James, a co-founder of the Collective PAC, an organization dedicated to electing African American officials, said such blunt messaging would be imperative for both Ms. Harris and Mr. Biden in the months ahead.
“In the event Kamala Harris continues to be his second in command, it’s important for her now to be out having conversations as much as it is for him to be,” Ms. James said. “This issue is not going away anytime soon.”

domain: sociology


text:
Quartet with Walls (2020)
Four dancers isolated in time, not knowing the impact of their own actions on others, nonetheless reveal intersections of place, movement, color and sound. Shot in the spring of 2019 and edited in the summer of 2020, Quartet with Walls offers a syncopated dialogue of listening, seeing, touching, sensing, and waiting. Directed and edited by Jordan Fuchs with sound score by composer Andy Russ and dancing by Daunte Borner, Leah Estick, Yeajean Choi and Martheya Nygaard.
Currently being submitted to festivals.

domain: artistic


text:
We recently hit the road with Onvia, a leading government market intelligence company that was just acquired by Deltek. The combination of Onvia and Deltek’s GovWin IQ provides enterprise, mid-market, and small business customers with the most comprehensive set of federal, state, and local governmen..
Good News for Department of Defense Contractors: Enhanced Post-Award Debriefing Requirements are on Their Way!
The National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year 2018 includes enhanced post-award debriefing requirements for the Department of Defense (“DoD”). This change is likely a response to the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s (“OFPP”) January 5, 2017 memorandum. The memorandum debunked..
Federal contractors generally don’t need to worry too much about statute of limitations issues on federal contract claims because the Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”) includes a generous six-year window to file. However, it is vital to remember that there are exceptions to this rule, the most important..
Earlier this month, my colleague, Michael Payne, and I attended Israel Industry Day sponsored by the Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) and the Israeli Ministry of Defense (“MOD”) in New York City. The purpose of the program was to present the Israel Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Construction Program ..
Agility Defense & Government Services, Inc. v. United States provides hope to contractors that incur higher than anticipated costs on a requirements contract or, alternatively, on construction contracts where line item prices are based on estimated quantities.
In Agility, the Federal Circuit exami..
Cohen Seglias Co-Chair of the Federal Contracting Group, Edward DeLisle, testified at a Small Business Committee hearing titled, “All Work and No Pay: Change Orders Delayed for Small Construction Contractors.” The hearing examined the effects of change orders on small business contractors and potent..

domain: law


text:
b) ANALYSE THE IMPORTANCEOF THE DREAMING AND CULTURAL OWNERSHIP WITH REFERENCE TO KINSHIP AND FAMILY:.
The Dreaming tells of the journey and the actions of Ancestral Beings who created the natural world. The Dreaming is infinite and links the past with the present to determine the future. It is the natural world, especially the land or county to which a person belongs, which provides the link between the people and The Dreaming. Some stories recorded by non-Aboriginal people over the years have lost their full translations. Some of these contained information dealing with sacred cultural practices and just goes to show how important it is for stories to be passed down to family after each generation.
Ancestral Spirits made rules and the law to govern the land, it's people, animals and plants. If life on earth was to continue, these rules would need to be followed. Ceremonies ensure that vital components of this law and The Dreaming stay intact. They provide a time where all people in a language group work together for the survival of The Dreaming. Aboriginal ceremonies are concerned with acting out The Dreaming, it's laws and stories. Men and Women had different roles in ceremonies and these roles varied from language group to language group. In many areas men were given the role as guardians of a special spiritual site where a ceremony was performed. This role meant that the site would need to be cared for accordingly so that that particular spirit would continue to live there. Women were the guardians of a special knowledge and therefore hold great religious and spiritual power within the language group.
Recorded in the countryside all around us, Aborigines can see all the evidence of the creative events of The Dreaming. Dreamtime stories which talk about the Ancestors and Creation of the land give significance to all aspects of the landscape. Aboriginal descendants of particular Ancestral Beings have a very special relationship with the features of the countryside associated with the Ancestor/family.

domain: library


text: Celebrity Parents Baby No. 2! Lily Rabe Welcomes Second Child with Boyfriend Hamish Linklater The American Horror Story actress and her longtime beau welcomed their second child in June, her rep confirms By Jen Juneau Jen Juneau Twitter Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. People Editorial Guidelines and Anya Leon Anya Leon Anya Leon is a Senior News Editor and the Parents Editor for PEOPLE. She's been at the brand for over 14 years in various roles across the Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams. She has appeared on PEOPLE's podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, and covers everything from exclusive pregnancy news to every single Kardashian birth (11 and counting!). She resides in Northern Virginia with her family. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 18, 2020 01:40 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater. Photo: Ron Sachs - Pool via Getty Lily Rabe is a mother of two! A rep for the American Horror Story actress, 38, confirms to PEOPLE that she and longtime boyfriend Hamish Linklater welcomed their second child together in June. Rabe teased her baby news (and simultaneously announced her pregnancy) on Instagram last week, posting a photo of herself posing in front of a wall and wearing a mask. In the Thursday snapshot, the star wore a pink knee-length dress and rested one hand on a visible baby bump. "Looking back at a day in May. #wearamask #wearadamnmask #tbt," Rabe wrote in the caption. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. RELATED GALLERY: Welcome to the World! See All of the Celebrity Babies Born in 2020 The baby is the third for Linklater, 44, who also has a 13-year-old daughter name Lucinda Rose from a previous relationship, and the second for Rabe, who welcomed a daughter with her actor beau in 2017. Rabe announced her baby girl's birth in honor of International Women's Day in March of that year by posting a photo of herself snuggling up close to her daughter, who was wearing an adorable pink knit cap. "Happy International Women's Day. Today. Tomorrow. Every day. Girls are magic," she wrote alongside the sweet shot, hashtagging it, "#internationalwomensday," "#weshouldallbefeminists" and "#thefutureisFEMALE." RELATED VIDEO: Lady Gaga Helped Lily Rabe Pick out Her Wig for American Horror Story: Hotel Rabe's rep confirmed to PEOPLE in late December 2016 that the couple were expecting after she and Linklater appeared at the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. Rabe wore a light-pink gown and placed a hand over her obvious baby belly for photos. She also posted a photo to Instagram from the same event, in which she was posing in front of the White House, her bump clearly visible under a royal-purple gown. "Taking my baby to The White House," Rabe captioned the memorable moment. Rabe and Linklater have been together for years, and worked together in the past on stage and in film. Aside from her several AHS appearances, Rabe is slated to star in the upcoming drama miniseries The Undoing and the upcoming Amazon Video series The Underground Railroad. Linklater will next appear onscreen in The Stand miniseries on CBS All Access, set to premiere later this year.


text:
vanilla essance-1/4 tsp
milk powder-1 tbsp
Heat a pan , add vermicelli, roast it for 1 minute and keep aside. Boil milk ,add vermicelli, sugar stir well, next add vanilla essance, next add milk powder, cook well. Then transfer to a ice mould, put a stick and keep in freezer for 8 hrs. Demould it after 8 hrs.
for watch detailed video about Vermicelli milk ice bar, see below. for getting daily updates follow our facebook page and click see first option in following button. if you interested this. give this post to your friends and relatives.for more videos, subscribe now Minees Kitchen

domain: food


text:
Manfred History & Preservation, Inc.
Arvid and Marit Satterberg
Husband's Full Name: Arvid Satterberg
Husband's Place of Birth: Sweden
Husband's Father's Name: unknown
Husband's Mother's Name: unknown
Husband's Siblings' Names: unknown
Wife's Full Name: Marit Melby Satterberg
Wife's Place of Birth: Rogne, Øystre Slidre, Norway
Wife's Father's Name: Knud Melby
Wife's Mother's Name: Guri Kristensdotter Melby
Wife's Siblings' Names: Guri, Ole, Christen, Knute, Ragnhild, Gudbrand, Caroline, Martin, Oscar
Children's Names: Roy, Elmer, Arvid, Ruby, Lillian, Marion
Marit, known as Mary was the seventh child born to Knud and Guri Melby on September 13, 1880 in Rogne, Øystre Slidre, Valdres, Norway living there only in infancy. In 1881 when she was just eight months old, her parents sold the Melby farm and the whole family emigrated from Norway to Goodhue County, Minnesota. In 1884, his parents homesteaded to Griggs County, North Dakota, and in 1887 they moved to Foster County and farmed there for six years. It was here that her father and older brother Ole helped to establish the Melby School District in 1888 where she attended most of her grade school years. In 1893, her parents moved to the newly opened land of Manfred Township in Wells County where she completed her schooling in 1896 at age 16.
Arvid Satterberg, an avid horseman, and his brother John filed on homesteads in Fram Township bordering Manfred Township to the north. Arvid’s land was in section 26, and in this way Arvid and Mary had the opportunity to meet through living in the same community. They were married around the turn of the century at Manfred and farmed for some years in Fram Township. It is very interesting to note that Arvid and Mary’s land was located in the next section north from Olaf Wolding, he later married Mary’s sister Nellie. Olaf and Nellie moved further west to Hillsdale Township and started a new farm there.
Six children were born to Mary and Arvid: Roy, Elmer 1902, Arvid 1904, Ruby 1905, Lillian 1907, and Marion 1909. Five children have descendents;. Marion did not have children. The family later moved further west to Montana for a while, and then on to California. Though California was a long way from North Dakota, Mary was able to see her brothers and sisters from time to time. She died in 1957 and is buried in California.
Source: Wanda Melchert

domain: geography


stainless steel balustrade handrail Through Topson Stainless Steel Decorative Sheets
&Metal Fabrication Work
s, we provide stainless steel balustrade handrail and other suchlike products which can be standardized and customized. We keep our focus on meeting customer requirements for quality and on-time delivery at a fair and reasonable price.
Topson stainless steel balustrade handrail stainless steel balustrade handrail is one core product at Foshan Topson Stainless Steel Co., Ltd.. Carefully researched and developed by our technicians, it has several superior characteristics that fully meet the needs of customers in the market. It is characterized by stable performance and durable quality. Besides that, it is elaborately designed by professional designers. Its unique appearance is one of the most recognizable characteristics, making it stand out in the industry.wire deck railing suppliers,interior stainless steel stair railings,steel wire railing system.


About The Royz Band
The Royz Band is renown for extraordinary musical versatility along with masterful musicianship. The band performs all styles from Bach to the latest Top 40 with authenticity and artisrty.
Acclaimed for hip, sophisticated world class musicianship along with amazing vocals.
The band performs an unbelievable mix of musical styles that will totally “WOW” all your guests from your parents and their contemporaries right up to the latest dance floor hits for you and your friends.
From Ella Fitzgerald to Lady Gaga, Sinatra to Usher, Glenn Miller to the Black Eyed Peas
Florida / 941.723.7323
Categories: Wedding Band


text:
The Chamber Singers is a vocal ensemble at USD, and over spring break, this group traveled around South Dakota and Iowa.
The conductor of Chamber Singers David Holdhusen traveled along with the band. During an email interview with The Volante, Holdhusen said the whole tour was his favorite part.
“Really, just the tour, in general, is my favorite part,” Holdhusen said. “I love growing together as a group, performing, traveling and providing experiences to both the choir members and those who hear us sing.”
While the tour itself is a highlight for many of the members, this singing group still has a preparation process for this traveling event.
“This year, we had 19 pieces and about 80 minutes of music to learn,” Holdhusen said. “It takes a lot of dedication and will from the students to practice and memorize the program.”
Maleah Wright, a freshman member of Chamber Singers, said preparations have been happening since the beginning of the school year.
“Preparation started all the way back in August,” Wright said. “We had our first retreat and we started to learn our pieces for the tour. Putting together a two-hour program takes the entire time from August to March.”
Even though the preparation is long and hard, Wright said it is worth it.
“The preparation took lots of time inside and outside of class, but the end result was so worth it.” Wright said.
At the end of the tour, the Chamber Singers made their way back to Vermillion to perform their finale at home.
“The home concert is always special,” Holdhusen said. “They are there to hear what new levels of musicianship the group has achieved and to show support for the wonderful students. It is our chance to say thank you to them as well. It is a truly special performance that concludes a truly special week.”
According to Wright, not only is this closing performance special for the people of Vermillion, but also for the performers themselves.
“Being able to perform our tour for the people here is a different type of fulfillment that you don’t get in many other places,” Wright said. “While this tour is seen as a big recruiting tool, it is always nice to remember that a lot of our support comes from right here in Vermillion.”
The Chamber Singers Tour is an annual event and in 2023 they plan to travel to Italy to perform.
“I am really looking forward to going on tour with the Chamber Singers a few more times during my college career here at USD,” Wright said.


Monday, May 18, 2015
Parliamentary Inquiry into Major Failure of High-Speed Trains Starts
One of the greatest failures in the Netherlands over the past few years has been the development of the high-speed trains. In 2004, the Dutch railways, NS, together with the Belgian railways ordered 19 high-speed trains from the Italian company AnsaldoBreda. The trains were intended to be put in use as of 2009, but only in December 2012 were the first trains actually in use. Shortly thereafter, the service stopped and afterward it was decided to return the trains to their manufacturer, because of technical problems. The high-speed train was meant to travel at speeds of 240km/hour. A high-speed line between Amsterdam and Brussels is now planned, which will open in 2017 and will have trains which travel at the speed of 160 km/hour.
Posted by Bad News Blogger at 11:28 AM


text:
Desarrollos Alimentarios, S.A. was founded in 1978, starting its activity in the town of Azuqueca de Henares, province of Guadalajara, Spain
With an innovating character at that time, we began this project with the goal of producing breadcrumbs with an industrial and automated process. These products have been commercialized under our own brand called Frumen since then.
We offer the highest quality products with strict process control as we keep up with the sector requirements and meet the demands of traditional and modern cuisine.
The best quality raw material and top-end production standards result in the highest quality product and food safety standards. This has been our key for working with the most important companies in the industry since 1978.


gbt713 q245r steel plate specification
Steel Name:Q345R Boiler steel plate,Q345R Pressure vessel steel plate Steel Grade:Q345R Steel Standard:GB 713 Thickness:6mm-450mm Width:1200mm-4200mm Length:3000mm-18000mm Surface Treatment:Shot blasting and painting or coated China Q245r Boiler and Pressure Vessel Steel Plate - China Q245r Steel Plate, Q245r Steel Sheet, Q245r manufacturer / supplier in China, offering Q245r Boiler and Pressure Vessel Steel Plate, 1.4550 Stainless Steel Coil, High Strength Alloy Structure Steel Plate 15CrMo in Stock with Competitive Price and so on.
Normally GB/T 713Q245R plates are normally supplied in the as-rolled condition. The plates may be ordered normalized or stress relieved, or both. Q245R Delivery Time Or Lead Time:20-35days Q245R Extra Service:Pretreatment (Shot Blasting, Sand Blast, Painting and Galvanized), Cutting Parts, Sample Service, Third Party inspection, UT Test and Size inspection. Q245R Plates Supplier - Rajveer StainlessQ245R Carbon Structural Steel Plate, Q245R Carbon Structural Steel Plates, Q245R CR Plate, Q245R MS Plates Hot Rolled Plate, Q245R High Strength Low Alloy Structural Steel Plate Exporter in India. Designed as per international and national standards, these Q245R Plate are offered in customized length sizes and shapes to our esteemed clients. Q345 Steel Specification and Equivalent StandardQ345 steel specification:Q345 steel belongs to 16Mn steel grade, usually it is produced in hot rolled state, hot rolled steel plate, hot rolled steel coil/sheet, it has comprehensive mechanical and welding property, as it shows good performance in structural purposes, it is widely used as welding structural part in manufacturing of ship, railway and vehicles, bridges, boiler, pressure vessel
Q345 steel specification:Q345 steel belongs to 16Mn steel grade, usually it is produced in hot rolled state, hot rolled steel plate, hot rolled steel coil/sheet, it has comprehensive mechanical and welding property, as it shows good performance in structural purposes, it is widely used as welding structural part in manufacturing of ship, railway and vehicles, bridges, boiler, pressure vessel Q345R Pressure Vessel Steel Plate for Boiler ManufactureQ345 Pressure Vessel Steel Plate Q345R is common low alloy steel, it is the boiler pressure vessel commonly used steel type, the delivery state:hot rolled or normalization. Q345R Appication:Q345R steel plate is used in the inner tube of t S420MC - BEBON steel - steel-plate-sheetwe are S420MC steel suppliers,also can supply S355MC,S315MC,S460MC,S500MC,S550MC,please contact us if you need. Bebon International is a professional S420MC steel exporter and a steel Stockist in china. We keep more than 1000 tons S420MC steel in stock every month. If you want to get the S420MC steel price, please do not hesitate to contact us.Any need in S420MC Chemical Composition
Q345R/SA 515 GR 60 Pressure Vessel Steel Plate The specification we supplied of the pressure vessel plate, as follows:-Material:GB 6654:20R steel, 16MnR(Q345R) JIS G3115:SPV315, SPV355, SPV490 JIS G3127:SL2N, SL3N, SL5N, SL9N ASTM:A203, A662, A517, A537, A533 GB 3531:16MnDR, 09MnNiDR Size:6mm-100mm(150mm) * 1150mm-3700mm * 3000mm-18000mm Main What is the Q245R grade? steel plate,What is the Q245R Q245R grade steel is now the new brand of 20G steel, and the standard is:GB/ t713-2014. The letter Q stands for the first letter of qu in pinyin.The number 245 represents the minimum yield strength. The letter Q stands for the first letter of qu in pinyin.The number 245 represents the minimum yield strength. nucor GB-T 24186 NM400 Abrasion resistant steel - NM500 Jun 13, 2020 · GBT713 Q245R vessel steel plates are replace version, as a substitute of the old grade GB R/20G.According to particular necessities, the metal mill can add niobium, vanadium and titanium components into Q245R metal , gbt713 q345r metal plate millBest high quality gbt713 q345r metal plate exporter,carbon , gbt713 q345r steel plate millBebon International is an expert GB713 Q345R boiler and pressure vessel metal plate
GBT713 Q245R vessel steel plates are update version, instead of the old grade GB6654 20R/20G.According to specific requirements, the steel mill can add niobium, vanadium and titanium elements into Q245R steel.The added content should be filled in the quality certificate, and the total content of the 3 elements should be no more than 0.050%.


text:
I’m creating a game where the player crafts a weapon and a tier gets applied.
The tier gets randomly selected like 1 in 3 chance of getting tier Basic
What would be the best way of making a system like this?
I’ve messed around with math.random(1, weight) and such but that leads to the issue of the higher numbers getting selected usually.
How would I go about creating a system that is like 1 in 3 chance, 1 in 9 chance, 1 in 27 chance etc…
I appreciate anyone’s input!
I also have viewed a lot of devforum posts that offer an example of a rarity system but not exactly how I’m imagining it so any concepts would help me!
Have you tried this?
I think you could do the 1 in n chance by setting the item’s chance to 1/n? ex:
RareItem = 1/10 (10% chance / 1 in 10 chance)
You could use math.random to make it a random chance from example: 1 in 3 chance

domain: game


text:
Many little girls dream of being a princess like Ariel, Belle or Jasmine.
For about 25 girls, along with about 20 of their mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends, that opportunity came Saturday afternoon during the fourth annual Princess Tea Party hosted by Soroptimists International of Arbutus.
The April 20 event at First Baptist Church of Lansdowne on Alma Road featured tea and punch served in glass teacups with cookies, storybook readings by the fairy godmother, door prizes and crafts.
"We find out that, if you really check around, there's not a lot of stuff for mothers and daughters (in the area)," said Soroptimists member and tea party founder Alverta Dockins.
She said she came up with the idea for the tea party after hearing about a similar event elsewhere in Maryland and for the past four years the group has used the event both as an annual fundraiser and also a way to bring women together.
"It's just been a fun fundraiser," Dockins said.
"The children seem to love it," she said.
"The mothers seem to enjoy it as much as the girls do," she added.
Arbutus resident Arlene Grochmal attended the event with her twin granddaughters, 5-year-olds Meredith and Mackenzie Mahon.
"They've been talking about it for months now," Grochmal said.
"They love getting dressed up and doing the crafts," she said. "They wear the costumes more than they wear their clothes."
Meredith, dressed as Ariel from The Little Mermaid, said she was looking forward to decorating a pink purse.
On Saturday, little princesses could choose from pink or purple hats and purses to decorate with flowers and stickers after listening to the fairy godmother read "The Princess of 8th Street" by Linas Alsenas, a book about being a princess in the city.
"It's important to encourage magic and wonder," said Catonsville resident Niki Hord, who acted as the fairy godmother Saturday.
Hord, who joined the Arbutus branch of Soroptimists in January, has been a performer for many years, including acting at Community College of Baltimore County.
"When we were talking about putting together the tea...I actually asked if I could be the fairy godmother," Hord said.
She said her job was to "add a little bit of magic" to the day.
Her assignment was made easier by seeing girls from different areas come together.
"My favorite thing about today is the community in the room," Hord said. "They're all bonded because they're all princesses." .
Melissa Snyder, president of Soroptimists International of Arbutus, attended with her three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Isabelle Snyder.
Isabelle arrived wearing a green dragon costume, complete with yellow spots and tail, and spent the afternoon frolicking with the princesses in pink, roaring occasionally.
Her princess dress was "too itchy," she said.
Her mother echoed Hord's feelings about the sense of community.
"It's a fundraiser for the club, but it's more fun to just do things with our little ones," Snyder said.


Amtrak's express on fast track to return
WASHINGTON -- Amtrak's high-speed Acela Express is returning to service sooner than planned, with nine trains set to run today, the railroad said.
The trains, which can reach speeds of 150 mph, will make 30 departures from Washington, New York and Boston, compared with 50 on a normal day.
Amtrak initially said none of the high-speed trains would return to service until Tuesday at the earliest, but repair work is progressing ahead of schedule.
As a result, the railroad said Sunday, there will be 17 departures between Washington and New York, compared with 32 on a regular day, and 13 between New York and Boston, compared with 18 normally.


text:
A flytipper has been hit with a hefty fine after admitting to paying 'a man with a van' who dumped building waste on the public highway. Tarjinder Singh (Tony) Ghatahora was fined a total of £3,165 - including £400 costs awarded to Reading Borough Council.
The successful prosecution followed a report from Reading Borough Council's Housing team of flytipping on the service road behind Barnsdale Road, Whitley on May 2nd this year.
More top news
Trade suffers as roads closed at Sussex village of Three Oaks
Simon's Blog - Interesting Uses For A Robin
Wiltshire Police have released a statement in response to speculation that taxi driver Christopher Halliwell may have killed others


The singer has decided to show the scars of his hand on Instagram after the accident, launching a message of rebirth
Nek decided to show the scars of his hand, the one involved in the bad accident dating back to November 2020. He did it via Instagram, where he published a shot accompanied by words of awareness and a message of rebirth.
In fact, a few months ago, the singer told fans that he had undergone emergency surgery, publishing a photo from the hospital. When the worst was over, he had reported cutting himself with a circular saw in a moment of distraction while working in the family countryside.
In that terrible accident Nek risked losing two fingers, and after a 12-hour surgery he was able to slowly recover – and not without difficulty – the functionality of his hand.
"This hand here has written the pieces up to now, so I have every intention of putting it back together," the singer confessed to Silvia Toffanin during her interview with Verissimo. The recovery process is not over yet, as he told a few weeks ago in the living room of the Canale 5 broadcast: "I felt like a child, I had to relearn gestures that previously seemed normal".
Today, without a brace and bandages, Nek has decided to show the signs of that incident on Instagram, not only physical and external, but more profound:
Here's my hand today. I feel her reacting with me. I feel her slowly awakening as if from a long lethargy, as if she were born again. These painful scars remind me every day how much the course of life can change in a second … And this year, unfortunately, he reminded many people in many forms …
The singer, in this long path of rehabilitation, wanted to share with his followers his new awareness and his rebirth, the change of his priorities and the will to enjoy every moment of his life. This incident in fact confronted him with pain and suffering, and that is why he wanted to leave this message to his fans:
We plan, we plan safe in our path then something unexpected like a punch in the stomach, like a sudden lightning, transform everything. Yes, I will plan, plan and proceed again but from now on I will try to live every day as if it were the first.