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Here we've gathered tributes to Lee Copeland, our pastor of 40 years who met his Savior on October 13, 2015. We've pulled these from letters, emails, and various Facebook pages. Some of these came from the FBF Facebook page. If we overlooked yours or you would like to add one now, please write firstname.lastname@example.com.
Click here to download an audio of the funeral service, which includes many tributes. (First few minutes missing.)
FBF Elders
It is with a great deal of sadness that we let you know that we lost our dear pastor, Lee Copeland, yesterday. He's now with the Lord he loved so dearly. Please, let's join together to encourage one another. As Lee often said, let's treat one another with the same grace God treats us. We'll need to lean heavily on one another for many days to come.
Folks are gathering around Betty and the family to help all we can. We will post updates here as we get information.
In God's gracious love and comfort,
FBF Elders
Tom Copeland
Find Tom's lengthy tribute to his dad here: http://thomasleecopeland.com/2015/10/19/tribute-to-dad.html
Wright Doyle, China Institute, on whose board Lee served since 1989
Except for one sabbatical year, Lee served on the Board of China Institute-Global China from the beginning in 1989. We have known him as a faithful, humble, caring, and wise counselor and friend. He bore the interests of our ministry in his heart and prayers as few have.
Lee was a great man, though he thought too little of himself. He read more widely than almost anyone I know, and remembered what he had read. He had a big heart, a capacious mind, a wonderful smile, the most picturesque speech, and a profound faith in God. As a counselor and pastor, he was unsurpassed. As a friend, he is irreplaceable.
His departure is a huge loss.
The LORD gives, the LORD takes away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Please tell the church that my grief is profound. I weep with them, and pray for them to know God's love in this time of unutterable sorrow and desolation.
Ilse Maier, whose mission work in Germany we've supported from the beginning
Dear Betty and Friends at Faith Bible Fellowship,
The home-going of Lee came as a shock to me like to so many of you. Parting of loved family members and friends is such a hard process in life – but as we all know, it is part of life.
My heart goes out to you, Betty, and to your children and grandchildren – not having Lee around anymore is such a great loss to all of you.
He is also a great loss to you as a church family, and to the long list of people who were his friends. As a missionary I am part of that long list.
My husband I and have known Lee from "Seminary time" (Grace Theo. Seminary, IN ) . And it was a privilege for us as a family to be called by Lee to present to your church our desire to go to Germany as church planters.
From the early start of the ministry, Lee and you as a church were part of the church planting work in southern Germany.
Only God knows the extent of Lee's and your involvement in starting a cluster of churches, reaching many people through our evangelistic magazine Ernst developed, your involvement in supporting the development of Sunday school curriculum which we still print and distribute, and the many Bible study teachers and pastors who profited from the Bible study guides Ernst wrote.
In all these development Lee and you all played a significant role through your coming alongside of us through your faithful prayer ministry and your financial gifts.
I wonder what Lee and Ernst will share with each other now, as they have met up in heaven!!
The picture below my husband took on his first visit to your church. At the time you met in a private home. I was unable to come along at the time. But later on I had the privilege to meet Betty and Lee and their children and the whole church-family. I well remember the early visits – there was always a "after church meal", it was always very hot, coming from cool Germany, (we always came during the summer months) and it was always crowded downstairs. But the fellowship was just as warm and sweet.
Every time I visited your church, Lee's kindness, knowledge, humility, his care for people, and his spontaneity impressed me. Sometimes it also scared me – especially after Ernst was not with me anymore. On my visits I never knew in advance how the "Mission Sunday" would go. "Just teach in Sunday school", "share in church service" – "take as much time as you like", "give a mission report in the afternoon", etc. — That was Lee, the way he told me how the Sunday was "planned"!! and by the Grace of God I always was able to go along with Lee's "planning" and it worked out well!
He was such a wonderful, caring friend and it is hard to acknowledge the fact that he is now with the Lord, and not any more "at home, – in church, – at his friends home for a good dinner, – or watching his favorite sports show" (I have to confess, I do not know which team he cheered for).
These are just a few spot lights on Lee' life. Things I noticed during my short weekend-visits every 4-5 years. You all know him a lot better and for that you all miss him even more.
But we have a great future, and we do not grief like those who do not have an eternal hope.
Let me greet you, you, who have lost a dear husband, father, Opa and a dear friend, with the theme of our women's retreat from this week (Tuesday – Thursday)
"Great is THY faithfulness, … "Morning by morning, new mercies I see; all I have needed, Thy hand has provided. Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me"
In the Love of our Lord Jesus and with my deepest sympathies,
Yours, Ilse
Janet Geary
I am somewhat comforted knowing he and Erica Geary are together in heaven.
Lee was a very precious friend and servant to us since Erica Geary went home. He and all of you FBF folks are near and dear to us. We are praying for you all with very heavy hearts.
Mike York
So saddened by the news of the passing of Lee M. Copeland. My life over the past 25+ years was touched by Lee in so many ways! I am so grateful for the many times we met for lunch to talk and for the the grace and wisdom he would share with me. I loved our conversations and the fact that he would always share with me about the books he was reading! You will be missed by many!!
I know that Lee has now heard, "Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your master." Matt. 25.21
Kaitlyn Marken
What a beautiful life he lived. He left this earth so suddenly that I'm not sure the reality has yet hit me, but I know that the impact he made on my life, and on many others', will last forever. Love and prayers for my church family.
"Why the beer truck analogy? We must not take ourselves all that seriously; yet we must take Christ very seriously. If our lives can be ended by being run over by such a prosaic thing as a beer truck, how important can we be? Humility precedes honor, but self pride leads to ruin." -Lee Copeland
David Giovannetti
May the Lord be with those that grieve for the loss of one loved by so many. What a testimony of faith left behind. When I think of Lee I think of the love, compassion, and long-suffering of Christ. He modeled Jesus Christ in so many ways. May we all draw on the Holy Spirit and the power of Jesus Christ so as to also let Christ be evident in our lives.
Alisa Banks Kline
I am so sad to hear this. He was an inspiring person that I loved dearly and will miss tremendously. Many prayers for Betty and his family, as well as FBF community. Please keep us updated.
John Campbell
Lee Copeland, a follower of Christ and humble friend of so many people, was buried today. At the graveside service, in front of a hundred people wearing their Sunday best, there was a person who probably felt out of place. One of the men who helped lower the coffin into the ground was dressed in ripped jeans with a dirty t-shirt and a beard dyed bright pink, and pink hair to match. It was quite a sight! At any other funeral, this might have been a disgrace. But this was Lee Copeland. And I smiled, because instantly I saw Lee saying vividly in his own particular way: 'Do you see now, John? Who are you compared to God? Do not think too much of yourself. No matter what you accomplish in life, someday a redneck with pink hair will lower you into your grave.' Even in death, Lee is teaching me. I am thankful for that moment.
Pat and Margie Keyser
Betty and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Lee's passing. We had hoped to be able to be with y'all this weekend, but the timing and length of the trip did not work out. Just wanted to let you know that we hold y'all in our prayers and share in your sorrow in losing Lee. As he did for so many, he gave much to us in many ways. Even though we have been gone for 16 years (has it ben that long?!?) we know his influence has remained in the lives of our family. We know he will be deeply missed by the many folks that he blessed through the years. We also know that he left behind an incredible legacy of ministry, a lifetime of humble and gracious service to the Gospel. Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our prayers – for your encouragement and strength, but also of thanksgiving for his life and ministry. We still recall one of Lee's favorite hymns, and him "belting it out":
"Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown."
I am sure he is singing that now!
Love Pat and Margie Keyser
Pam Tracy
I did not know him, but I would see him often at Barnes and Noble mentoring a student–he was so present and attentive. So sorry for your loss and for the community's loss.
Carolyn Nowlin
We met Lee and Betty and worked with them to set up the pregnancy center in Crewe, VA. They have been a blessing in our lives since that time. We love Lee very much and will miss him. We send condolences to the fellowship at FBF as you have lost a strong rock God has given you over the years.
Karissa Marken
Just when I thought that I had shed all the tears I could over the past 24 hours, I get on Facebook and read many touching tributes from those whose lives he touched, and tears fall freely once more.
Lee was a pastor, yes, but that was just the tip of the iceberg. To me he was also friend, mentor, father, prayer warrior, counselor, shepherd, and humble servant. He was a man who did not let a stutter keep him from clearly proclaiming the grace of the Gospel, and always made time to love and invest in those he served. He dedicated me as a baby, baptized me as a young teen, and prayed faithfully for me through each stage of my life. His influence was so instrumental in my becoming the person I am today.
God rewarded Lee's faithfulness by fulfilling Lee's desire to pass from this world peacefully in his sleep, while he was still sound in body and mind. My heart grieves for the time I no longer have to benefit from his wisdom, be strengthened by his encouragement, or to swap baseball scores with him. My soul rejoices that Lee's faith is now sight, and that his life, lived in a humble way in a small town, earned eternal praise and brought glory to God's name until his last breath.
Laurie Millard
A faithful man who touched many lives…may we share the light and love of Jesus Christ as fervently as Lee served Him. I honestly can say that Lee was genuinely a caring shepherd of the flock that God gave him to oversee all these years at FBF. My life is enlightened by the light that Christ shown forth in Lee. Lifting Betty, Laurie, Tommy, Matsy, family and FBF up in prayer.
Jordan Popoff
I am saddened to hear of Lee's passing. He was a man of God, in the purest sense.
Stacey Bradshaw
Lee M. Copeland was so much more than a pastor. He was a friend, mentor, counselor, a true shepherd, and a father/grandfather figure in many of our lives. He valued people above anything else on this earth. Someone shared this week that Lee had a gift for making everyone feel like his best friend. And it's true. He always had time for everyone. In fact, God must have multiplied the hours in his day, because we're all baffled how he managed to meet with so many people every week, on top of preparing his sermons and working part time as a counselor. He gave of himself endlessly and sacrificially.
He loved, he cared, he listened, he imparted sage words of advice, and he prayed. He carried many heavy burdens, not only from walking with his friends through hard times, but also the situations he would have to deal with on a weekly basis as a counselor at a local clinic. He regularly heard stories of struggle and heartbreak, of marriages and lives in shambles, and had to carry those within himself, bound to a promise of confidentiality. And yet he never shut down. Never lost his capacity to love, to care, to walk with people through difficult times, to hear more stories that would add an extra burden on his heart.
He never had much money or earthly possessions, but he was the richest man on earth. He was a humble servant, and he was the greatest man many of us have ever known.
Danielle Dean
My heart is so heavy. There honestly is no real way to put into words what you meant to everyone who knew you. Rejoice in Paradise, Uncle Lee. Until we meet again. xoxo
Julie An Hodous
What a joy and honor to have known Lee Copeland. I am a Longwood graduate who went to FBF from 1994-1996. Lee extended such a tremendous amount of grace, kindness and love toward everyone he met. I am so very thankful to have known him. What a legacy he leaves behind. Lifting Betty, their family and all of FBF up in prayer. All glory to Jesus.
Laura Robb
I know he will be greatly missed in the FBF family! Praying for all! So glad I could be a part of your community when I lived in Farmville.
Alyce Loeser
In C.S. Lewis' the Great Divorce there is a part where the protagonist who is being allowed essentially a "sneak peak" of heaven sees a woman approaching. She is surrounded by angels, crowds of people, children and music- this jaw-dropping parade of splendor and honor. The man watching asks his guide who this woman is and is told she was no one he would have known- a person of little importance or power or wealth on earth, but in heaven, celebrated and honored. Every man, woman, child and even animal that walked around her were lives she had touched on earth. Essentially- all the fruit of a generous quiet beautiful life lived with humility was visible and in one place. The guide concludes:
"It is like when you throw a stone into a pool, and the concentric waves spread out further and further. Who knows where it will end? Redeemed humanity is still young, it has hardly come to its full strength. But already there is joy enough in the little finger of a great saint such as yonder lady to waken all the dead things of the universe into life."
When I heard of the passing of Pastor Lee, a truly good and Godly man- I know that a similar parade of lives touched (and there were many) is happening even now. As we grieve his loss- we remember the joy, now completed and fulfilled, that is so strong, so powerful, and fully realized in his new body and home. Sending love to his family and to the FBF congregation.
Pam and Joseph Gill
We are so honored to have known him and call him friend. When we felt called to move to Farmville and plant a small church to minister primarily to the college students, Lee showed up on our doorstep to welcome us and offer any help we might have needed. Over the time we were in Farmville we were privileged to share meals, ministry and sweet fellowship with Lee, Betty and the elders and church family. We were ALWAYS blessed by him. After we became involved with the Pregnancy Support Center, Lee and Betty were so instrumental in the care of some of our clients, support for the Center and for the counselors. Our hearts ache for the family but we rejoice for Lee! May we all remember and be changed forever by his heart to be more like Jesus!
Diane Fox
Lee was a special friend as well as a trusted counsellor; I always felt his heart in everything he did. We were just talking about him with the Nowlins this weekend. Hard to believe that he is gone so suddenly but I know Jesus has welcomed him home with open arms. Thinking of you, Betty and your family and all of those at FBF.
Andy Race
So sad to lose this good, good man. He will be missed.
Missy Deregibus
Just devastated. I'll miss him every day.
Laura Sperlazza
Prayers for the family.
Sherri Marken
He touched so many people. I am humbled to say he was my friend and he challenged me over and over again to be like Jesus. A huge loss on this end.
Jen Jordan
I have a better understanding of God, His Kingdom, and what it means to be loved by God so I can love like God because of Lee M. Copeland. Thank you for loving me and my students so well for so many years.
Susan Howell
First heard Lee preach 33 years ago. I was GLAD somebody thought I had an attention span longer than 25 minutes & the stutter never bothered me – since the content was SOOOO good!
Eddie Whealton
I would like to say that I am not certain if I have ever had a father in the faith in a meaningful way, other than possibly my uncle. But Lee was the pastor who came the closest. I had a renewal of faith my senior year in high school, and then I came to college.
Lee poured out himself on a group of young men: Lewis Bell, Joe Kelly, Dave Newton, and myself. We had Saturday classes on Godly character, good preaching, and Betty's meals with mentoring—he was faithful to his call.
He was humble in example, experiencing more than a little bit of persecution for his faithfulness. It would seem that people made bold attempts to go after him. He held to his convictions. It was amazing to see the Lord's provision during one of these trials my sophomore year.
He followed his calling and trusted God in His faithfulness to provide. He never asked for wages that "a workman is worthy of," because he wanted that money to go to spreading God's Kingdom. Although he was never rich with the world's riches, he was as generous and giving as anyone I have ever known.
Lastly, I would say that Lee's words at Doc Olney's funeral fit Lee as well (as best I recall): "By what instrument can you measure a man's life? Is there something like a watch you can pull out of your pocket to tell you about a man's life?" Lee's life is embedded in the hundreds and thousands of people Lee served for over 40 years. The Lord used Lee and FBF at a crucial time in my life. I will be grateful until I breathe my last that Lee and FBF were there for me.
Cynthia Dean
Pastor Lee Merrick Copeland was a quiet man, who walked a narrow road, and left the impressions of a giant. He didn't live in a million dollar house, he didn't drive a Cadillac, and he surely didn't own a jet plane.. But what he did possess were ears eager to hear how you were really doing, an understanding, non-judgemental heart that wasn't shocked by human failures, and a stromg desire to always pray with you about whatever you were going through. He didn't try to solve your problems, and he knew you couldn't, so he would carefully guide you to the Problem Solver. What an incredible blessing Lee was, because he loved God and loved the people He made. We will miss his kind and gentle ways.. He used to say that "Christ didn't come to make us happy, He came to make us holy." And as God's holy children, we can bow in submission to His will; by remembering that, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away". We can also lift our hands and rejoice by saying, "Blessed be the Name of the Lord". Amen!
Eric Fehr
Today, I had the honor of paying my respects to someone I have looked up to for the past four years, someone who so intentionally inserted himself into mine and my wife's life. Lee M. Copeland was more than just our Pastor – he was a dear friend, a mentor, and someone I hope I can model my life after.
Thank you for every kind word, every handshake and shoulder squeeze, every extra book you wanted me to read, every chance you gave me to share, and every time you helped me share better.
Enjoy the rest you have received at the side of our Father, Lee. You will be dearly missed as you have been dearly loved.
Sharon Koether Woodford
Just wanted to drop a quick note to say thank you to all of FBF for the wonderful service for Lee yesterday. I can only imagine that today was another great time of sharing laughter and tears. I so wish we could have been there. This isn't getting any easier as the days go on and I know that we will all feel this void for the rest of our lives. We want to participate in anything that is done for Betty. I know the church will make sure she is taken care of, but we would like to make sure we can have a part in that if possible. I would just ask that you let us know if we can provide anything for her – if the home needs any improvements…if she wants to visit the kids and we can make that happen financially, we would love to do that. we want to be able to share with her after she and Lee have shared so much and we have the ability to give back to them. Please keep us in mind and if you see the opportunity to give her something she needs or wants, please let us know. We miss you all and will be praying for FBF in the coming months.
Rhonda Stockton Rowland
I am devastated. I only found out about this late this afternoon. I have cried until I can't cry. I certainly would have been to the visitation and funeral service had I known this earlier. Rev. Copeland, you were my friend as well as my counselor. You were always so calm and nonjudgmental. You were the epitome of the true Christian gentleman. Mrs. Copeland ad family, you have my sincere condolences.
Doug and Donna Spencer
It was with great sadness that I read of Lee Copeland going home to be with the Lord. We didn't know him, but were inspired in reading of his story of starting a Bible believing church there in Farmville. Although we live on Maui, we have bought property out in Green Bay, VA and are planning on building a home there. We plan on visiting your church the next time we are in town to fellowship with our brothers and sisters there. Your congregation will be in our prayers that God will lead you through this time of transition and that your church wills stay true to the legacy started by such a great Godly man as Lee Copeland. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Alisa Banks Kline
"Lee, does it every get easier? Will being a pastor ever be easy?"
"Only if you stop loving."
And boy, did he love.
Kevin Knight
To my dearest dearest friend Lee M. Copeland, I will miss you. You have walked my life's journey with me with love and grace. I will always be thankful for the friendship that we shared. You will carry that piece of my heart with you. I love you Lee.
Rachel Blessing Palmer
Lee I will see you again one day. Thank you for all the support and love you showed me when I was at a low point in my life. Never forgotten.
Emily Holt
So thankful that I was given the gift of knowing and learning from Lee M. Copeland. Thank you Lee and Betty for your wisdom and opening your home and heart to me.
Alicia Dean
Heart is heavy today. "When we ALL see Jesus, we will sing and SHOUT the VICTORY"
Johnna Shular
DEAR Betty: Words could never, never thank Pastor & Friend Lee for Always being available to our family. How could Lee have talked, counseled, advised, mentored, had lunch, preached, prayed to …….and with….. soooo many people, and had time for us? I know he was actually home sometimes….because I called him so often there! Well, I praise God he is at rest, meeting those gone on before him……….seeing lives he had already touched. What a God of HOPE ; that we will all be together with the Lord one day, if we have –Like Lee, given our hearts to Jesus. What a Great educated, knowledgeable man, yet with the greatest humility–never boasting, always helping and caring. A man who truly showed us how to live and love like Jesus. Our prayers are with you, your family and church family. All our love in Christ, "KIKI"
Adrienne Rohrman
Few people, let alone pastors, have had as significant of an influence on my Christian journey through college as Lee Copeland did. He shepherded his flock with gentleness and truly modeled godliness for everyone who knew him. FBF was the first church I really felt community and familial connection in. And this has shaped my view of church to this day. Many thanks, Lee & Betty Copeland!
Pattie Gross
Just heard sad news that Lee M. Copeland passed away. For those of us that knew him while at Longwood, he will be missed. Although I haven't been back since college he was one of my favorite Pastors and I remember his wife and him fondly. I still have a jewelry box they gave me for my graduation.
Angela Leggett
Heaven has gained another saint in Lee M. Copeland. Prayers for Betty, Tommy, Laurie, and Matsy.
Gindy Miley
Apparently I do not have a working email for Betty. I want her to know that she is in my prayers. I will be out of the country until early Jan, leaving tomorrow. I will attempt to be in touch when I get back. May the God of all comfort be with you dear ones.
Nicholas Arakaky
I sit here and find it hard to express in words my gratitude for Pastor Lee. He was an encouragement whenever we talked, and seeing the way he discipled others stands as evidence of his love for others and for God. His godly legacy will be imprinted upon the hearts of those whom he discipled, and their disciples down through the ages. May heaven celebrate as another son enters in to eternal glory.
Lukas Richard Epps-Dawson
Lee, you were such an incredible influence. You shaped the lives of those around you. I will always treasure my memories of our walks and talks dearly. You were such a great mentor and friend to me during my college years. I can't wait to see you again in heaven someday.
Laura Race
What an honor to have known and loved him. Such a gracious man and friend. There are not enough words…
Heather Haynes
Lee was a true man of God and touched so many. Those of us left behind mourn his loss—though we know we will meet again one day. I know he is rejoicing in God's presence at this very moment and that brings me comfort.
Jason Brooks
Miss him dearly. He was a great encouragement to me over the years in Farmville.
Carol Caruso
Our beloved pastor, Lee M. Copeland suddenly and very unexpectedly went Home to be with the Lord Tueday. It's been a really devastating event in the lives of the Faith Bible Fellowship family and, of course, his flesh and blood family. Lee gave Paul and me our first Communion as a married couple as part of our wedding ceremony on 5-17-14 and shared in one of the happiest days of our lives. Sunday, as part of his last sermon to us, he again served Communion as he did every second Sunday of each month for all the years he served. Lee has been Paul's mentor and confidant for 20+ years and the one and only pastor at FBF for forty years. No one person can fill the footprints left by Lee on our hearts. Please pray for his wife and three adult children and their families and our spiritual family as we lay him to rest on Saturday. Pray also for guidance and wisdom for our elders in the coming days as they seek God's wisdom and guidance in the what nows and hows of our healing. We rejoice that Lee is with the Lord but have a huge hole left in our hearts without him. I have only known him since March of 2013 and I am devastated. I hadn't had a REAL PASTOR for many years and finally found him and now he's gone If I hurt this much I can only stand by and see how devastated my husband and all the others feel after having the blessing of Lee in their lives for so many years. The Lord makes no mistakes but in our human frailty we don't always understand the whens and whys of life and death. As a group of us women studied on Tuesday before discovering Lee's Homegoing, Eucharisteo, which means grace, thanksgiving and joy in the Greek, always precedes the miracle. But we studied in particular the hard Eucharisteo that particular session. Now Lord, we are truly experiencing the hard version. Please Lord help us to understand and hold each other in your tender care until the miracle that follows is revealed to us in your time.
Alisa Banks Kline
I love Lee M. Copeland dearly, and I was honored to celebrate his life yesterday. What a beautiful person, and I'm blessed beyond belief that I was one of the many that got to experience his wisdom and love on a regular basis in college, and after in my marriage. Many tears were shed yesterday, as well as much laughter. Bravo and thanks to Betty and his children for sharing him with us yesterday!
Patricia Gardner Arnold
He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Thank you for sharing, we didn't know Lee and the church graciously sent us off into ministry 21 years ago. We are eternally grateful to have known him in this life.
Phillip and Debra Boyer
Lee invested in anyone he came across who needed a listening ear…he was there for us on multiple occasions, we had great respect for pastor Lee, a most humble servant of God, so understanding of our human frailty, yet not offended by it..JUST LIKE God is…he modeled so beautifully the example of Christ. We are all better people for having known pastor Lee, his life is an example to follow.
Gambol Copeland Bosmans
Uncle Lee was a beautiful man, indeed. He will be truly missed. I now envision him, my dad & Grandma (Matsie!) Copeland enjoying their reunion, smiling down and watching over us all.
Leanne Hill
I did a presentation back in April at his church. I was super pregnant at the time and we chatted about my family and he prayed for my pregnancy and delivery. It meant so much to me. Weeks later I received a package on my desk from him. It was a "big brother" book for my son. The time he took to not only hear me..but truly listen was refreshingly wonderful. Such a kind and generous soul. He will be greatly missed and I'm sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Tran Strosnider
So sorry to hear of the loss here, but his gain for his reward!
Don Mink
Today a good friend of mines father was laid to rest. Lee M. Copeland was a great man. The list of his attributes will be remembered for are lengthy. I will remember him as a tender shepherd who knew how to tend his flock. He knew how to dress the wounds of the people he came in contact. Luckily his legacy will continue because of how he impacted people. To know Laurie Copeland Victa & Shawn Victa is to know the impact of a strong and loving parent. When you consider his ministry you have to stand in awe of the dynamic impact Lee has on his church family. Individual life's touched in one on one conversations on a daily basis over weeks months and years with hundreds of people. Legacy is not past tense. Impact and influence carry on daily through the people he touched. God bless the Copeland family.
Doug and Donna Spencer
It was with great sadness that I read of Lee Copeland going home to be with the Lord. We didn't know him, but were inspired in reading of his story of starting a Bible believing church there in Farmville. Although we live on Maui, we have bought property out in Green Bay, VA and are planning on building a home there. We plan on visiting your church the next time we are in town to fellowship with our brothers and sisters there. Your congregation will be in our prayers that God will lead you through this time of transition and that your church wills stay true to the legacy started by such a great Godly man as Lee Copeland. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Doug and Donna Spencer


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Waste Shark aims to achieve just that. A trash-eating drone developed by RanMarine and first displayed at the 40th edition of the World Port Day in early September of this year.
According to Port Technology, the device, which is the size of a passenger car, has an 'open mouth' that is located at 35 centimetres below the water surface used to remove up to 500 kilograms of waste from the water and have the waste processed.
Four waste sharks have been deployed by the Port authority of Rotterdam to "gobble up" all litter in the port's dock. So if you happen to be in Rotterdam, look out for the Waste Shark.
The Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe and perhaps the most technologically advanced is also debuting the AqausmartXL. A small, autonomous boat, equipped with a camera to make efficient surveillance and inspection from the water surface.
Both new innovations are clear expressions of the Rotterdam port authority's commitment to port innovation.
Allard Castelein, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Rotterdam Authority said
Innovation cannot be forced. However, you can create an environment in which innovation is likely to take place and be in line with the market.
The port also scouts for start-ups with port relevant technologies. They do this worldwide through PortXL considered the first accelerator that focuses on port start-ups on a global level.
If you think you have an innovative port related idea, visit Innovation Quarter to share it with the good people there. Don't forget to share your success story with us.
We only hope that these drones will eventually find their way to Africa for our waters when the test succeeds.

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In autumn 2014 myself and three others walked over the Suorva dam and into Sarek National Park. We wanted to see Rapadalen in all the warm Autumn colors and we hoped to see some of the wild animals. The bus and the nearby cabins had closed down for the season and we didn't see more than three other human beings during the walk. We had a lot of colourful leaves and cold mornings and in the end of the trip we even had snow covering the ground. We had two tents with us (a 1 man and 3 man tent). In the evening we usually stayed in the big one, playing cards, listening to music and making some food together. We only did one peak and it was Låddebakte. From the top you could see a long way and it's really astonishing.
Sarek National Park is a national park in the Lapland province, northern Sweden. It borders two other national parks: Stora Sjöfallet and Padjelanta. Sarek is popular with hikers and mountaineers but is not appropriate for beginners.
The national park is roughly circular with an average diameter of about 50 kilometres (31.07 mi). It has no marked trails, no accommodations, and only two bridges aside from those in the vicinity of its borders.
The delta of the Rapa River is considered one of Europe's prettiest, and the summit of mount Skierffeoffers an overlook of this ice-covered glacial trough valley.
Getting there
In the end we hired a car in Kiruna and drove to Suorva, walked over the dam and into Sarek. The boats and buses ended there season during our walk and made it hard for us to figure out a good plan overall so we came up with a new plan, hired a car and drove back and forth to Kiruna.
When the huts is open and the bus goes as plan you take the train to Gällivare and then the bus towards Ritsem.
You have to sleep in a tent and cook your meals on a petrol stove or similar. It could be windy and there is only a handful of shelters around. Now how to use your gear and practice pitching you're tent in bad weather.


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Today I was taken to a place where hardly any westerners have heard of, let alone visited. I am a guest of some friends who are the founders of Mount Knowledge, a publicly traded educational software and learning company. Their office in China is in Shijiazhung, the capital of Hebei province. It was by chance that I arrived here when I did, as some of the officials at a large school were taking the founders of Mount Knowledge on a trip to learn about a significant point in Chinese history, Mao Zedong and the Revolution of 1949.
The Destination was Xibaipo (See-BA-Poe), the base of operations for Mao Zedong and the People's Liberation Army. I was educated in a day long history lesson of what happed here over 60 years ago.
I will let the images do the talking in this entry. There was a fabulous, locally prepared, eight course lunch prepared for us and I am in need of a food intervention and some serious gym time when I get home!


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Introduction: Rude Doll
If you want to make this doll, follow this instructable.
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Step 1: Things You Need
To make this doll you need the following things:
- A plastic sheet
- A 60rpm mini-motor with gearbox
- A small wheel
- Rubber band
- A simple switch
- AA battery holder + 2 batteries
- Some wire
- A dead pen (inner and outer tubes)
- Some thread and some wool string
- Small plastic red thin sheet
- Some pieces of wood
- A nail
- Thick paper
- Cloth
- Glue
- Drill
- Pliers
- Soldering tools
- Needle and thread
- Scissors
- ...
Step 2: The Wheel
The doll must turn a little, stop turning, stick his tongue out and continue turning. So cut some rubber band to the length of half of wheel perimeter and attach it to the wheel with glue. Attach a needle to the wheel on the opposite side of the rubber band. Then attach the wheel to the motor.
Step 3: The Base
Put motor and battery holder beside plastic sheet and mark wheel position on the plastic sheet. Then make a hollow for the wheel on the plastic sheet with your tools.
Step 4: Assembling Motor to the Base
Make some holes with drill on the plastic sheet to fasten the motor on the sheet by wires coming through the holes. Place the motor on its position and attach it with glue and fasten it by pulling wires. Note that you must adjust the motor elevation in a way that the wheel touches ground only by the rubber band (only half of its perimeter).
Step 5: Switch and Batteries
Solder the battery holder wires to the switch and motor and attach them to the motor by glue. Then fasten them by soldering some wires to each other.
Step 6: The Tongue
Attach a thread to the middle of the plastic red thin sheet, bend it and attach it to a piece of wood with glue and a nail. Attach other pieces of wood beside that piece. Now attach wood pieces on the top of the battery holder with glue.
Step 7: The Tongue Rod
Turn on the motor till the wheel needle comes to highest position. Connect one side of pen inner tube to the wheel needle. Cut extra tube and connect tongue thread to its other side.
Step 8: The Head
Draw the shape of the head on a thick paper and cut it out and make the head of the doll. Don't forget to make his mouth hollow. Attach the head to a position that only a little of his tongue comes out of the mouth. (The wheel needle must be in the highest position.)
Step 9: The Hair
Pass a string through the pen outer tube. Twist some wool string on the pen tube, then pull them out of the tube and tie the string that have been passed through the pen tube. Cut other side of string with scissors. Then attach hair with glue on the head of the doll.
Step 10: The Face
Paint the face of the doll.
Step 11: The Cloth
Attach two paper hands to the doll. Then cover him with cloth and sew up the top back of the cloth with needle and thread.
Step 12: Action
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Very creative! Do you have any other electronic doll ideas?
Thanks, I think my Balancing Robot can be a cheap and amusing toy.
cool dol man...
You'll definitely be getting my vote when the time comes! It's great :)
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Love this one!
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Oh that's hilarious. I would add some google eyes on it.
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In this instance, C is for community and in London there appears to be a growing community market scene. As someone who spends a lot of time frequenting markets, both for business and pleasure, the C-word is a breath of fresh air for the market industry. In times of austerity, markets seem to be fighting back and it's great to see an uprising in community spirited roots at markets and beyond.
Community is traditionally at the heart of the market experience, yet it's something that market operators fail to prioritise, maintain and nurture. Markets can be very successful commercial businesses, but the desire to make money can supersede the desire to build something that will truly unite and impact a local community.
To truly honour the spirit of markets, I believe engaging and involving local communities should be compulsory when deciding market strategy. If you want longstanding success for your market, it's essential. Now, it's not an easy task, but if you can create or unite a community who share your market vision, you can have a remarkable impact. Often this takes just one person with a passion and a vision. A market maverick, heroic trader, or local influencer. Whoever this person is, they just have to care.
In the first of this two-part "community vision," I interviewed Lucy Hamer-Hodges, Brand & Communications Volunteer at the West Norwood Feast in Lambeth, South London. Known locally as Feast, it is one of the most inspiring community success stories, which we can all learn from.
- How long has the WNF been running?
Feast first launched in April 2011 and continues to operate the first Sunday of each month April – December. Feast is like no other market.
"It is run entirely by a group of volunteers made up of local residents and local business owners, all united by one vision; to make West Norwood an even better place to live."
- Why did you decide to start the WNF?
Fresh off the back of their success of Brixton Village, Space Makers were asked by Lambeth council, specifically championed by Gail Rowe at Lambeth, to look at other neighbourhoods which could benefit from positive intervention and inspire communities to unite in the common cause of making something fun, vibrant and positive to happen on their doorstep.
The vision behind Feast, was to create a frame work and infrastructure, that brought people out of their houses, got them chatting to their neighbours, and to showcase the talent and skills we have in the population of West Norwood and surrounding areas.
What type of Market is The Feast?
The Feast is a monthly market, overlaid with free entertainment, live music and free kids activities. It is a great way to get neighbours to come together to enjoy a monthly pop up market on their doorstep. The majority of our stall holders are local to West Norwood, which showcases the depth of talent and entrepreneurial skills in the area. The market comprises of five hubs all located outdoors across various locations up and down the high street."
How does the structure of the market work?
By locating the hubs at multiple sites the length and breadth of the high street, it encourages footfall across the town centre, and for Feast attendees to visit local independent shops on the way to each hub.
"Feast is a big champion of supporting our local High Street and the network of independent businesses that help weave our town's personality together."
- What are the biggest challenges in organising a community market?
We are only as strong as the army of volunteers we have at our disposal. As it is voluntary, it can sometimes be a challenge to retain the interest of volunteers to remain a consistent help to Feast as other aspects of their life takes up their time. The majority of volunteers are local residents, predominantly women with full time jobs, some with children leading busy lives, but they want to be part of something positive happening on their doorstep.
- What are the key ingredients needed to run a successful community market?
Enthusiastic and committed volunteers . An eclectic, curated range of traders, offering something for everyone: from kids to the elderly. We try to cater for the whole community to bring people together. You also need an injection of new ideas to keep things fresh. A diverse entertainment schedule including music, dance and kids activities. Lots of publicity both on and offline. Foster an active, engaged community through our own social channels. And having the best popcorn stall in South London!
- What impact has the West Norwood Feast had on the local community?
Feast has become an institution amongst locals – an initiative we can all be proud of that helps differentiate our neighbourhood. Many people have mentioned they moved to the area because of Feast. Estate Agents talk about the market to prospective buyers and we have managed to extend the relevance of Feast beyond the monthly market. Other Feast initiatives include Feast Film Nights, Feast Food Week, Feast Winter Lights. Feast was also the driving force behind the inaugural Small Business Saturday.
"All these initiatives share the same purpose – to encourage locals to reappraise their neighbourhood and enjoy the attractions and amenities on their doorstep. We like to think of it as "Live Local, Love Local"."
What advice would you give to other communities who are thinking of starting a community market?
To do it with no fear of failure. When we first started out, we had our first meeting in January to decide we were going to start a market and we launched three months later in April. In that time, we managed to secure licenses, organise road closures, create a brand and marketing materials, secure site space, procure stalls and equipment, recruit and curate stall holders and bond as a voluntary group with a shared purpose. We were surprised by our own achievements. I remember Dougald Hine from Space Makers saying that we have nothing to lose. There are no expectations, as it didn't exist before and to have faith in bringing people together.
Why has West Norwood Feast proved to be so successful?
We now enjoy approx. 5000 psychical visitors. We have 5,400 Twitter followers and over 3,000 Facebook fans – which is a reflection of the strong community we have built around Feast.
"The Feast comes from a pure place. It's honest, real and human. Feast is not a commercial endeavour – we are not motivated by profits."
Our traders often say that it's one of the friendliest markets they have been to. We all want to be there and it's a positive thing to be part of for volunteers, visitors and traders.
Find out more about the West Norwood Feast, http://ilovemarkets.co.uk/listing/west-norwood-feast-2/
Next month I'll be showcasing more great community markets in London.
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Most contemporary philosophers call themselves "naturalists" or "physicalists". But what do these labels really mean? What do they commit us to?
Philosopher David Papineau first puts it negatively: physicalists deny the existence of the supernatural, or of "anything spooky". More specifically, only those things that play a causal role in the spatiotemporal world exist. And, modern physics tells us, only the physical plays such a causal role. For this reason, "abstract objects" that don't themselves affect the physical world, such as numbers, should not be said to exist.
For much of the interview, Papineau runs through a "causal argument" to show that consciousness is physical. The argument begins with the premise that mental states have physical effects (for example, my experience of pain causes me to cry out). It also assumes that physical effects have only physical causes and that events aren't systematically overdetermined (caused by two things at once, like a man killed by a gunshot and a bolt of lightning at once). If this is all true, it follows that mental states must themselves be physical. Papineau runs through possible ways out of this causal argument, including epiphenomenalism. In the process, he runs through a brief history of modern physics and how we came to discover that all physical effects have physical causes. He concludes with an exploration of panpsychism and "Russellian monism", views that attempt to accept the causal argument but deny that consciousness is therefore strictly physical.
Next week: David Papineau: Mary's Room
Interested in ontology? Check out my interview with Amie Thomasson about metaontology.
Special thanks to Jackie Blum for the podcast art, and The Tin Box for the theme music.
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Topics discussed
0:19: Introduction to David Papineau (sports and philosophy, metaphilosophy)
5:20 – What is naturalism?
15:15 – Do "abstract objects" exist?
19:56 – Causal argument for physicalism
26:49 – Ways out: epiphenomenalism and overdetermination
30:59 – Physical causes for physical effects: a short history of modern physics
44:39 – Quantum mechanics
48:54 – Panpsychism and Russellian monism
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(May 25th, 2014)
Adventurers in Vell's End! New card preview!
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Sikaah has been tasked to purify the Jinvon. She has a lot of hurdles to tackle and a ton of experience to gain before she'll be able to take on the Nightmare.
Sikaah is an
Adventurers have 3 columns of stats instead of one! Sounds complicated? It isn't! You only have to look at one column at a time.
Sikaah starts at Level 0. Every time she successfully leaves bed without orgasming, she levels up!
Her stats for Level 0 and Level 1 are on the left. She gets a bonus to her stats at Level 2 and Level 3!
The maximum level for any adventurer is level 3,
and when an adventurer reaches its max level, it gets a bonus! In Sikaah's case,
she protects you from anything that may come your way
(you become Elusive, which means no skills can target you)
. Tell those Conductors that they'll have to get past your harem before they can touch you!
We'll get into detail about Adventurers tomorrow!
It's almost adventure time! Fortune at Vell's End preorders begin June 1st!
Sorry, comments are closed for this article.
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on May 26th, 2014 @ 11:52 AM
@Darkkismeth: Sorry dude, she's not a Jinvon. She purified them. I do hope the Jinvon get revealed soon!
on May 26th, 2014 @ 11:50 AM
I have to say, I was wondering what the adventuring mechanic is, and it's really cool.
You guys are doing a really great job on this set!
I was still hoping for Grand Conductor Sikaah the Purifier, though.
on May 26th, 2014 @ 09:49 AM
> It's almost Adventure Time!
Are we getting a Jake the Dog?
on May 26th, 2014 @ 07:05 AM
Wonderful! The first Jinvon card! YES! My Jinvon deck will be comming!
on May 26th, 2014 @ 04:13 AM
looks like a nice starting card, be kinda sick if you could get three of them out at once
on May 25th, 2014 @ 11:07 PM
One thing to note: When she hits level 2, her Maximum Stamina Points go up by 5. When that happens, her current stamina also goes up by 5. So if she was hit in the early game and sitting with 2/5 stamina, then you find some way to get her in and out of bed a second time, she'll be at 7/10 stamina! Leveling up can provide a second wind to help hit those higher levels.
on May 25th, 2014 @ 10:49 PM
Pre-order, WOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good bye money...
on May 25th, 2014 @ 09:34 PM
@Polkakitty - It is fortunate that, for her, female decks are already awesome at avoiding pleasure. Plenty of ways to keep her safe. Other genders may have to get more creative.
on May 25th, 2014 @ 08:43 PM
@Lafitte - Well, she still counts as leaving bed if you had Furres in bed but your opponent didn't. I think she could be good to use along with Sweet Sue or Catalina to keep away anything too aggressive. The biggest obstacle for her will probably be cards like (ironically enough) Conductive Thrust, since she can't make *herself* Elusive.
It did seem odd for a character who's so powerful in-story to have such low stats in-game, until I remembered that stats in Furoticon are supposed to represent a character's sexual prowess, which is not particularly well correlated with physical strength or magical powers.
on May 25th, 2014 @ 06:57 PM
I... honestly expected more power from such an important figure by her final form. It is a really useful ability she gives you, though. Still, getting her in bed three times without getting taken out could prove very difficult. Unless, maybe there'll be cards that help with leveling up adventurers?
At least they encourage a longer game, building up your forces for a later game assault. I dislike rush assaults, personally, so I'll be looking forward to seeing more.
on May 25th, 2014 @ 06:44 PM
glad she got her own card and that it's one of these.
are there going to be more powerful/expensive adventurers or are they mostly going to be lower power/cost cards?
on May 25th, 2014 @ 06:02 PM
I like her better as "the Purifier" than "the Grand Conductor," and the art fits perfectly.
on May 25th, 2014 @ 05:27 PM
I can't wait to see what to see what Hibiscus can do!
on May 25th, 2014 @ 05:14 PM
I do love the column setup for the adventurers. Very easy to understand.
on May 25th, 2014 @ 05:07 PM
Oh so that's what it looks like on a card. It's not as busy as I thought it would be.
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The benefits of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) are undeniable, but the key to fully receiving these benefits is choosing a solution customized to fit your unique needs. Many mistakenly believe IaaS is a commodity that just about any provider can implement with success, but the truth is, having a provider that offers customization options makes all the difference.
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This weeks Android Game of The Week is more than just a glass breaking, smashing good time. It's an uber addictive beast with visuals and audio so clean and immersive, you'll have to cut yourself off from playing before you start throwing heavy objects at things made of glass within your own home. Smash Hit from Mediocre Games has been one of those easy to play and easy to love games that we've been waiting on for some time now. There's just so many things about it that we love we just couldn't help ourselves when it came to choosing a game worthy of the Game of The Week moniker. Make no mistake, Smash Hit wears this crown beautifully and without any effort.
First off, the game is free to download and you can play through a good portion of it to check things out. All the fun you could have smashing as much glass as your little heart can handle without making a mess and having to worry about stepping on broken shards. Should you find that you're just as addicted as the rest of us who have picked up the game, you can proceed to snag the one time in app purchase for the premium version($1.99)of the game that gives you the full experience, plus cloud saves via Google play Games, plus the additional capability of being able to restart levels from checkpoints.
The game is simple to play, all you have to do is fling tiny metal balls at lovely and realistically designed pieces of glass in different shapes and sizes as you progress forward through the level. Seems easy right? It is, to an extent. As you get further things become harder as there is more glass to be aware of. Oh, and did I mention you only get a certain amount of metal balls to work with? Yep, so you'll want to make sure that you fling them wisely. Since you start off with a designated amount, you want to try and fling the balls at every piece of glass if you can, and smashing the glass effectively will net you points and potentially more metal balls to keep you going. Be careful not to run into any of the glass though as doing so will take away a certain amount of life that you have, and too many hits equals game over. So there's the first challenge. See how far you can go distance the distance before you either run out of metal balls or before you slam into too many pieces of glass before you can break it. Past that, there also the addition of leaderboards and achievements through Google Play Games for bragging rights. Breaking Glass has never been so fun, and all without any sort of repercussions. You can grab Smash Hit for yourself if you haven't already, all you have to do is hit the link to the Play Store.


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[This op-ed appeared last week in Charleston's Post & Courier.] It's gut-check time for Republicans. Are they the party Donald Trump says they are, the protector of American jobs, fighting for the forgotten working class? Or now that the election is over and they've gotten those working-class votes, will they go back to being the party […]
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Wrongful Conviction Day – October 2
An estimated 3-5% of the nation's incarcerated population is wrongfully convicted — that translates to roughly 1,500-3,000 innocent people in Georgia who are currently serving time in prison for crimes they did not commit. October 2, 2017, is the fourth annual Wrongful Conviction Day, an international day to increase awareness about the plight of those who are wrongfully convicted and the systemic factors that lead to wrongful convictions. The day is meant to encourage dialogue about this important issue and promote policy remedies at a grassroots level. See the list below for a sampling of books and DVDs to help you get that dialogue going.
Also right here in DeKalb County, the Georgia Innocence Project (GIP) is a small nonprofit organization that fights to free innocent men and women from Georgia and Alabama prisons. GIP works to find DNA evidence that will prove who the true perpetrator was and to ultimately petition the court for the person's release based on the new evidence. Part of GIP's mission is to educate the public that wrongful convictions are neither rare nor isolated incidents. You can see news and updates from GIP on their Facebook page and Twitter.
On a recent day, four exonerees enjoyed the afternoon in Decatur. Their names and the number of years they spent wrongfully convicted in Georgia prisons are (L-R), John White (27 years), Clarence Harrison (17 years), Calvin Johnson (16 years) and Pete Williams (22 years). photo by Grace Akan
Check these out at DCPL
After Innocence (DVD) produced by the American Film Foundation and Showtime
Anatomy of Innocence: Testimonies of the Wrongfully Convicted edited by Laura Caldwell and Leslie S. Klinger
The Central Park Five (DVD) from Ken Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns
The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding by Sarah Burns
Convicting the Innocent: Death Row and America's Broken System of Justice by Stanley Cohen
Devil in the Grove :Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America by Gilbert King (also available as an eBook)
Exit to Freedom by Calvin Johnson (The author is from Georgia and is in the picture. He spent 16 years in prison before being exonerated.)
Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter by James S. Hirsch.
Journey Toward Justice by Dennis Fritz
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (also available as an audiobook and eBook)
Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton, with Erin Torneo
Thank you to guest contributor Raylynn Hughes for this DCPLive post.


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There are few instincts more powerful than the desire to keep what you earn and pass the fruits of your labor to the next generation. Unfortunately, for families across Ohio, a lack of estate planning could leave your loved ones grappling with a financial loss as well as an emotional one. When passing a farm or estate to your heirs, it is critical to understand the state and federal tax implications and plan your legacy in a way that accounts for the evolving landscape of estate and inheritance taxes.
This is a timely issue, as both the Ohio estate tax and the federal estate tax are set to undergo significant changes at the end of 2012. Currently, the Ohio estate tax assesses approximately 7 percent on estates valued at more than $338,333 while the federal rate is closer to 50 percent but only on estates over $5 million. While the Ohio estate is scheduled to expire at the end of the year, the threshold for the federal estate tax is set to drop from $5 million to $1 million, exposing more families to a significant tax burden.
To complicate matters further, none of these changes are set in stone. Both Congress and the Ohio State Legislature will be under significant political pressure to pass new laws before the scheduled changes take effect, and both the federal and state statutes may remain as-is or change only slightly. This underscores how vital it will be to create or update your plan to cover all the potential scenarios and ensure the best possible situation for a surviving spouse and children.
Strategies to protect and preserve your assets: Gifting
There is a narrow window of opportunity to reduce federal estate tax by up to $5 million at your death if you gift before the end of 2012. Typically, you would gift to a close family member and file an obligatory federal gift tax return for any gifts of $13,000 given to a single person. Although there is normally no gift tax due during your lifetime unless all gifts exceed the federal exemption level ($5 million in 2012), capital gains taxes may be due when the assets are later sold.
Gifting is a tricky proposition and should not be undertaken without expert legal and financial advice.
Understandably, many couples approach estate planning with the intention of leaving their spouse everything when they pass away. Unfortunately, lack of understanding and poor planning can effectively double the family's tax burden. For many, a living trust is the best option to maximize tax benefits and minimize the tax burden for all parties.
Tax Planning
Farmers who are "asset rich and cash poor" face a difficult situation with regard to estate taxes. Their children may be forced to liquidate the farm to pay estate taxes and face significant penalties if they are unable to pay within nine months of death. This can be avoided or mitigated by planning ahead and by engaging tax-savvy advice after death.
With many complex and evolving issues in play, Ohio farm families can benefit from the professional advice of a trusted and experienced estate planning and elder law attorney, working in concert with family members, accountants and financial planning professionals. In today's volatile economic climate, complete with election-year politics, nothing is certain. That uncertainty makes it even more critical to be informed and prepared with a plan to keep your estate and your family's long-term security on solid ground.


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First of all, here's a short video I've made with a few good color-coding tips.
There are a lot of resources on how to color code your scriptures, and color coding can be pretty effective. Here are a few ideas that I've liked when studying the scriptures.
Color Coding your scriptures
Gospel Topics
It is better to limit how many gospel topics you want to color code. I have a handy pencil that I always use. I like it because all of the colors are contained in one pencil (I'm not always losing crayons, pencils, scripture markers), and because my colors are limited to only 8 options.
Here is my color code:
Orange – The Godhead
Yellow – Jesus Christ
Red – The Plan of Salvation
Light Blue – The Priesthood
Dark Blue – The House of Israel (scattering/gathering etc.)
Green – Principles of the gospel / Covenants
Pink – "The story"
Brown – Evil stuff
This color code makes sense to me, but you should always taylor it to your needs. Just make sure it is something you can remember, and that the code is used consistently throughout your scriptures.
Personal Interests
Perhaps it would be more interesting to do a color code with personal interests – rather than gospel topics. Here is a list of topics that I may find interesting in my life. See if you can find some you'd like.
Following the Spirit
The Voice of the Spirit
Missionary Work
Patriarchal Blessing Topics
If you are a Mormon, and you have received a Patriarchal Blessing, then I think that this would be a really cool project. Obviously, I can't really list a generic set of ideas to color-code, as each Patriarchal Blessing is different. But here is the idea: Read your patriarchal blessing and find a few ideas or principles that you want to learn more about. Then, when studying the scriptures, mark them with a corresponding color. This way, your color code applies directly to you!
Using Colored Pencils
Resist the urge to color too much! When I was in seminary, my teacher would ask, "Did you have a coloring book growing up?" I colored every single thing I read. Of course, because everything was colored – nothing stood out! So, I'd suggest to be judicious when color coding. (That being said, I may still color a little too much).
Also – as mentioned earlier – it is easier to limit the color coding options to less than 10 colors. I remember my Grandma had this REALLY COOL color coding chart – with like 38 colors. Of course, you needed a book to remember the code. And half of the colors were too similar. (Can we really tell the difference between periwinkle and sky blue?). If you stay simple, then the color code will actually be useful.
Colored Pens
Colored pens can also be a good tool. I like using them so I can write in the margins. In the past, I've used one of those 4-in-one pens and I think it was ball point with regular ink. (Like a Bic pen.) I'd suggest staying away from that – mostly because the ink will start to bleed through the page after time.
Instead, look into something that's archival – something like these (I promise I DON'T work for deseret book). These pens have really fine tips, which are also great for little spaces.
Hopefully, you've found some useful information. Do you have any other good color-coding ideas? If so, please comment and share!
Additionally, you can check out my free scripture study eBook Getting More from the Scriptures: Techniques and Projects for Effective Scripture Study.


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PRINTLINK Unveils New Website for Expanded Employment Services
Wednesday, March 07, 2001
Press release from the issuing companyROCHESTER, NY, March 6, 2001 - PrintLink, staffing specialists for the graphic arts industry, announces the debut of its enhanced and expanded website (www.printlink.com) designed to more quickly match employers with qualified job candidates. New features of the PrintLink site include a Job Search function that allows candidates to review available positions online and instantly submit their resume to PrintLink for review. Employers seeking qualified candidates can also submit available positions via the website. Several new links contain useful information relating to employment issues and information about PrintLink from trade publications. "Our new website is extremely user friendly and invites potential employers and job candidates to log on and input information at whatever time is convenient to them. We are particularly pleased to be able to offer job candidates the option of performing detailed searches for available positions online," said PrintLink President Arnold Kahn. "All these changes are geared toward making the process of filling open positions and finding the right job easier for both employers and employees. Traditionally, these activities can be very time-consuming. Our hope is to streamline the procedure," he added. "We believe www.PrintLink.com will become a destination of choice for anyone interested in employment issues in the graphic arts and related industries."
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Picture: Lloyd Klein and Andrea Bernholtz - 2nd Annual L.A. Fashion Awards Show held at Sunset Gower Studios - Los Angeles, California, United States - Sunday...
Celebrity fashion designer Lloyd Klein has beaten cancer.
The Hollywood-based couturier, who has dressed Tyra Banks, Miley Cyrus, Naya Rivera and Cindy Crawford, among others was diagnosed with the disease in December (13) and told he would need immediate treatment.
But, after a nine-month program of chemotherapy and radiation, Klein, who lost his father to cancer, has been given good news as his doctors declared him cancer-free.
Klein's representative tells Wenn, "Although he wouldn't hope that anyone would have to go through the process, the prognosis of being cancer free made it worthwhile and if he had to do it again... he'd say 'F**k cancer round 2'."
His business partner John Arguelles adds, "Lloyd can now add brave, valiant and resilient to his descriptives and, for me, he is a role model for anyone facing life-threatening challenges. I have no doubt that this experience will emerge on the runway in a highly creative response like he created after 9/11 and after a near-fatal car crash caused by a drunk driver 10 years ago.
"He has been sketching ideas the entire time and all I can say is the fashion world will be blown away by his Fall 2016 collection next February."
Klein has also started work on a memoir.


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Cook Islands
The Living Oceans Foundation conducts coral reef research missions in the Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean as part of our Global Reef Expedition. Our scientists are working alongside researchers from the Ministry of Marine Resources, members of the Cook Islands Marine Park Steering Committee, and the Te Ipukarea Society. Together they are using satellite imagery and ground observations to identify and characterize the various marine habitats in order to create high resolution habitat maps.
Our researchers are also focusing on the health of these aquatic ecosystems, from the corals themselves to commercially important reef fishes and invertebrates. They will be recording the proportions of live and dead coral, as well as fish and coral diversity at coral reef research sites such as Raratonga, Aitutaki, and Palmerston Atoll. The team hopes to identify threats affecting these populations, as well as the extent of degradation and resilience to stressors such as ocean acidification and infestations of destructive crown of thorns starfish.
The tools developed from our coral reef research, such as high resolution habitat maps and an Atlas of Cook Islands reef systems, will be provided to government and non-government agencies and relevant stakeholders in the region with responsibilities for the management and conservation of marine habitats and French Polynesian coral reefs.


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Starting September 13th 2019 Weekly, Fridays from 1pm to 2pmCost:
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Equipment provided or you may use your own if approved
This is a one hour class that we put together for home schoolers. Like our Cub and Recreation classes but these classes are four weeks not eight. We will provide equipment or you may use your own if approved. If you belong to a home school group that has six to twelve kids, we will put together a class for you.


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The tender for a residential site at Farrer Road closed yesterday with a top bid of S$45.7 million submitted by Far East SOHO, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
A total of 15 bidders expressed interest for the 0.27-ha site that was launched for sale by public tender on 30 July.
The second highest offer came from Soon Hock Tuas Development with a bid of S$44.3 million.
Chng Kiong Huat, Executive Director for Property Services at Far East Organization, said that they plan to develop the Farrer Road site under the Far East SOHO brand.
"This compact site gives us the opportunity to expand our Far East SOHO brand and innovate on our product development with a new suite of SOHO apartments with unique layout and space planning concepts," he stated.
The development is expected to comprise one- to two-bedroom high-ceiling apartments to "cater to young families who appreciate trendy and flexible spaces in an urban setting", added Chng.
The site is also close to dining, shopping and recreational amenities in Orchard Road and the Botanic Gardens, and offers excellent connectivity via the Botanic Gardens MRT station.
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"For the last several months, Americans have looked to Washington to lead them. But where's the leadership on Wall StreetIt is an interesting article. All 5 points deserve consideration. Unfortunately I have a faculty meeting to go to, so I will only give one look-in:
It's worth noting that most Wall Street C.E.O.'s are being advised by their legal and public relations teams to keep their heads down or risk provoking more public outrage. But there is the flip side to that coin: reasoned leadership may generate a reasonable response, helping the industry pre-empt what it fears most — additional government regulation.
So in that spirit, here's a five-point plan to refashion Wall Street"
"One of the most important markets that may have to be reformed is the market for credit default swaps — those insurance plans that investors can buy to protect themselves from an institution's defaulting. There's good reason for the insurance to exist: If you are a client of a firm or own its debt, swaps are a smart way to make sure you are left with something if the firm collapses. But investors are allowed to buy swap protection even if they have no exposure to the firm. That means they are not buying the insurance to protect themselves, but rather as a speculative bet. In this case, it's the equivalent of buying insurance on someone else's house.
And that's a problem. It creates an incentive to burn that person's house down, or even whisper that it is practically a tinderbox."


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Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Britain: "Let's Return To Christian Roots"
Britain has been fertile ground for Darwinism, atheism and secular progressivism for generations, but a recent poll released by Oxford University indicates that a large majority is ready for a return to their Christian roots.
A recent Oxford University poll found that 64%, nearly two-thirds of Brits feel Christianity should make a comeback in the country and the culture.
And 57% of the people felt that Christianity should be taught to students in a way that helps them better understand the history of their country.
A slight majority, 51%, even felt that Christianity should be taught to students because it will provide a moral compass to help them decipher right from wrong.
Imagine that.
Andrea Williams with Christian Concern, told One News Now, "It is striking that so much of the public sees the need for Christianity to be taught properly. We are often given the impression that teaching about Jesus and His message is old-fashioned and irrelevant to a modern generation, but this survey shows that many people value the Christian framework."
People in many contemporary cultures are becoming more confused and conflicted about a basis for moral decisions.
You can be sure the naysayers are out in force this week in England, trying to divert the attention turned toward Christianity and explain why this can't happen.
But I see a grain of hope in all this.
This could well indicate a low point in which people recognize that the alternatives are failing---miserably, and begin to re-consider.
Our country is likely not there yet, but it is apparent that under President Obama we are rushing toward the moral bottom, as he commits to the expansion of abortion, the redefinition of marriage and seemingly opposing everything Christian, while claiming to be a "Christian."
It could be that this would create an American epiphany in regard to our own spiritual roots and personal needs.
And remember it only takes a spark to get a fire going---and another "Great Awakening."
God help us.
Be vigilant. Be Discerning. Be Prayerful. Be Active. Be Blessed.
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- Anonymous9:58 AM, December 04, 2012
I am totally amazed. Wow, could revival really happen in Britain? Of course it could. Just knowing how Jesus has been revealing himself to people in Iran through dreams and visions and how so many are turing to Christ under horrendous persecutions thrills my hearts. As He says, "Be still and know that I am God"ReplyDelete
- Anonymous10:04 AM, December 04, 2012
Gary's take on this was certainly biased. Let's compare his take to the actual University of Oxford website report.ReplyDelete
Gary '64%, nearly two-thirds of Brits feel Christianity should make a comeback in the country and the culture'
Oxford University '64 per cent agreed that children need to learn about Christianity in order to understand English history'
Gary '51%, even felt that Christianity should be taught to students because it will provide a moral compass to help them decipher right from wrong.'
Oxford University 'Areas of Christianity that people regarded as particularly important for children to learn about in RE were the history of Christianity (58 per cent), major Christian events and festivals (56 per cent), and how Christianity distinguishes right from wrong (51 per cent)'
Didn't see anything about actually teaching kids right from wrong, just objectively teaching how christianity goes about determining it. More of an analytic thing.
- Anonymous11:52 AM, December 04, 2012
The Bible , Gods word, is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Satan is the deliverance of lies,and would like us to twist the truth that the Word of God is some how different today for our generation, like Gary said old-fashion. It would be my prayer that any one reading Garys blog would read with an open mind and an open Bible to see what the word of God really does say. In the end every knee shall bow every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. Gary is bringing us the truth we need to heed this truth before it is to late.Delete
In Him
Bonnie in Roy
- Anonymous5:01 PM, December 04, 2012
If you think Gary's take on this is biased, then do some research yourself. Find out the truth. Then make your conclusion. Don't make conclusions after taking one minute to read an article. Work on it so that you can say cobnfidently that Gary's take is biased. Otherwise, keep your mouth closed. As the saying goes, keep your mouth closed and be considered a "fool." Open it and you'll have it confirmed.Delete
Yes, this is a manufactured headline. The poll was actually about what should be covered in public education Religious Education classes, and more telling is the majority of non-Christians also thought that Christianity should be covered in Religious Education classes:ReplyDelete
Support for Christianity was not just among those who identify themselves as Christians as those who identified themselves as 'not religious' also supported the need to learn about Christianity in order to understand English history [54%]
This was about how much time and emphasis on Christianity should be included in Religious Education classes not a 'Let's Return to Christian Roots' epiphany. You should know better than getting material from a website known for distorting the truth.
The actual press release from the University of Oxford is easy to find with the Google since any links in comments aren't allowed.
Gary, thanks for bringing this to light. The last two years have been truly great for Britain. I have to say that the royals are doing a great job of instilling a sense of decency once again, and there is a tremendous sense of preserving the Christian heritage of the nation, since they felt it has come under attack by an overly zealous political correct movement and a vocal Islamist movement. Let's pray that a Great Awakening takes root and spreads across the Atlantic as it has done before.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12:56 PM, December 04, 2012
The fact that non-christians supported the teaching of Christianity in public schools is telling. I believe they can see the moral decline in their culture as well. If one child is led to Christ because of this, there will be more rejoicing in heaven than for all those saved already. Go Brits!ReplyDelete
Craig in LaceyReplies
- Anonymous1:43 PM, December 04, 2012
Have you actually read the poll from the Oxford site? It doesn't sound like it. You can't go by Gary's version. Gary is very misleading on this. This poll is not about the teaching of christianity, it's a poll of what should be taught about christianity when you get to that religion in Religious Education classes. Big difference and it might lead to defections. I was a christian until I was able to objectively look at it.
- Anonymous5:09 PM, December 04, 2012
Did you look earnestly, deeply and truthfully? How long did it take you to make your decision? It's going to be heaven or hell for anyone. Try it again and this time look deeply ahd honestly into what Jesus Christ has done for you. It's not religion (Christianity), works or being a good person. It's a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. If you look for it, you will find it, if you look for it with all your heart. GO FOR IT.Delete
- Anonymous6:15 PM, December 04, 2012
Yes, I have and just looked again in case I missed something. I didn't. To teach about Christianity is in essence to teach Christianity. It would be the same for any subject matter. If I taught about cats it would be teaching of cats. You're playing semantics. When I witness to others, I speak ABOUT God's grace, forgiveness and love. I speak OF Christ's sacrifice on the cross. What leads to defections are too numerous to list here. I was an atheist until I was able to objectively look at it.
Works both ways. The question is, whom will you serve and what are the eternal ramifications of that choice. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
That the Gospel is taught in public education is a wonderful thing, good things will result, for which the angels will rejoice.
Craig in Lacey
- Anonymous7:15 PM, December 04, 2012
Apparently, the answer is, no, you didn't actually read the Oxford site itself. You trusted Gary. Big error. You should verify the information. You would easily discover how Gary misrepresents things. It's painfully obvious when you refer to the source in this case.Delete
Craig you seem to see what you want to see. The real situation is that Britain already has Religious Education classes, they already talk about Christianity, and this poll was just to gauge what people think should be accomplished during this education and where its emphasis should be. The purpose of the poll was to help craft guidance on how teachers should approach the subject.Delete
A teacher 'witnessing' isn't even on the radar and would be just as inappropriate there as it would be here. That was the point of the poll to find out what areas people thought the education should cover - proselytizing wasn't even a mentioned result.
Again, talking about stuff they already do, just figuring out what parts to emphasis and consider. No 'return to roots' no 'Christian revival' just how to lay out the teacher's teaching plan.
- Anonymous6:14 PM, December 05, 2012
Mark, what? You don't understand plain English? I said yes, I did read the web site and Gary misrepresented nothing. Read the title for crying out load. My point stills stands, apparently Christianity isn't being taught properly or people certainly think it isn't and want accuracy. Good for them.Delete
Oshtur, same point, clearly this poll shows people think somethings lacking in the RE classes. I never said these classes were new, where did you get that? You can proselytize anywhere you want, Jesus gave no restrictions. What the State says doesn't take precedence over the Gospel. You should know better, ask your bf.
- Anonymous9:31 PM, December 04, 2012
Mark. Your angst toward Gary is stunning. Why do you read this blog if you feel Gary misrepresents things. This blog is his opinion. If you don't like it don't read it. Why do you think he is so careful to link his sources? So he can prove that he is misrepresenting what he is saying. Why does he let people like you come on here and make accusations? Your progressive sites don't allow negative comments like yours. Who is the bigger person? Get real.ReplyDelete
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Life is better with treats. Don't you agree? That's why I'm glad there are a lot of new low carb sweet snacks available these days.
Sure, I make a lot of my own snacks. But, life gets busy and I don't always have the time for it. That's why I love the convenience of Keto Krate, the monthly low carb subscription box.
This month's Keto Krate featured a brand new low carb snack cake by Nush. And, I also got to try four of the flavors directly from Nush Foods.
Not only are these sugar free snack cakes low carb, they're also certified organic and gluten-free. So, these portable treats are made with high quality ingredients that I would use in my own kitchen.
You may be wondering what's in these low carb snack cakes and how many carbs they'll set you back. The good news is that each large single serving cake is only 2-3 grams net carbs each.
The ingredients listed include flax seeds, erythritol, and eggs. And, the texture is very close to regular snack cakes. They do have a bit of a crunch from the erythritol, though.
Because erythritol is the only sweetener used, it ends up being a high percentage of the cake. I never use erythritol alone because you end up with a crunch as the erythritol can crystallize if too much is used.
Some people may like the bit of granular crunch in these low carb snack cakes. However, I'd prefer that the amount of erythritol be reduced and another sweetener like stevia and or monk fruit be added.
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