PPL Enews April 2020 Covid 19 and value of a death

PPL ENEWS Heidelberg: What is your only comfort? In these hard times, consider these words from the Heidelberg Catechism (1562), Question and Answer 1: "Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death? "A. That I am not my own, but belong-- body and soul, in life and in death-- to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven; in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him." How Valuable Is a Death? A PPL blog by Martha Leatherman, M.D, PPL Board member. Amid the worldwide waiting, watching, fearing, and mourning over the destruction created by the COVID-19 virus, questions of life and death have begun to enter mainstream conversation at an unprecedented level, depth, and frequency. These conversations are happening among families and friends in every household and community, and are prolonged rather than lasting for a brief 24-hour news cycle. Some of the questions are profound and complex such as how to allocate and utilize limited medical resources and whether the economic impact of shutdown is a greater threat than the virus itself. Other questions show how deeply we are mired in original sin such as the almost universal question of how much hoarding and preparation is “enough.” One question, though, which underlies all the others is “am I going to die?”   Read More Recommended by PPL Old Lives Matter A Charisma Post by Dr. Michael Brown We hear it all the time these days: "Almost all the people who are dying from the coronavirus are old." But what is this supposed to mean? Does it mean that younger people don't need to worry about contracting it? Or does it mean something worse, as in, "Old people really don't matter"? Read More Photo by Edu Carvalho from Pexels.com Saving Lives Gets Practical  How to Make Hand Sanitizer: Homemade, Natural, and Simple to Make! Learn how to make DIY hand sanitizer that is natural and simple. This homemade hand sanitizer works and smells great, saves money, and helps fight cold and flu! As a former public school employee, hand sanitizer was a mainstay on my desk. (And in any other strategic location that might encourage students to use it when needed.) Give Now Thank you PPL donors! We know you are giving generously in this time of increasing need to local food banks, pregnancy centers, meals ministries, and your congregation's pastor's or deacon's fund. Many of you are helping neighbors and family members with food and financial assistance. PPL does not want to take anything away from your generosity to those prevailing needs.   But, please don't forget us! Give to support PPL's mission as God prompts you--we are dependant on your partnership! All gifts are used to equip Presbyterians to champion human life at every stage! Give on Facebook PPL has achieved Guidestar's highest level of transparency. Visit our page on the Guidestar website! You may donate to PPL at Guidestar for a small transaction fee.   Go to Guidestar Get All the News From PPL Add your email... Subscribe PO Box 461, Glenshaw, PA 15116 412-487-1990 Share Via: Check out PPL's website