#ourCOG 27 Apr 2024
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Tel Aviv breaks 85-year April temperature record, Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel, witnessed a historical weather event on April 25, 2024, as temperatures soared to a record-breaking 40.7 °C (105.3 °F), surpassing the city’s previous April high of 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) set in 1939. This significant meteorological milestone occurred during a persistent heatwave impacting the region, with the Israel Meteorological Service confirming these figures.

Thailand heat index soars to ‘extremely dangerous’ levels, 30 deaths reported 
Thailand is experiencing a deadly heatwave, with 30 reported fatalities from heatstroke as of April 25, 2024. The country’s capital, Bangkok, saw the heat index e Continue reading 27 Apr 2024 #ourCOG

#ourCOG This Day, April 27, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin z"l
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April 27

399
BCE: Socrates drank hemlock as he carried out the death penalty that had been
imposed on him by the government. For centuries to come some Jews would study
Socrates and other Greeks, in many cases trying to find a harmony between Judaism
and Greek philosophy.  Other Jews would
view Socrates and the other Greeks as the mortal enemies of Judaism and go so
far as to attempt to officially ban the study of their works.

711:
Ta Continue reading This Day, April 27, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin z"l #ourCOG

#ourCOG Youth Pastor, Carthage, MO
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The Carthage Family Worship Center Church of God is seeking a youth pastor. We were hoping for an individual or married couple that may be interested in getting started in […]

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#ourCOG Unrealistic Expectations
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“So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ _Matthew 25:20

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You may not be aware of this, but 92% of professional fund managers fail to beat the Market.  That’s right, (you’re quick), there’s a 92% chance that your retirement fund, IRA, and other managed investments will not do as good as a bland, boring ETF that mimics the Market. 

According to Investopedia, the S&P 500 (Top 500 companies in the USA) has averaged a 10.26% return per year for the last 50 years.  That means that an investor would double their money every Continue reading Unrealistic Expectations #ourCOG

#ourCOG 26 Apr 2024
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Over 150 fatalities in Tanzania as heavy rains cause widespread floods and destruction
On April 25, 2024, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa reported to Tanzania’s parliament that torrential rains have resulted in the deaths of at least 155 people, with 236 others injured since January. The severe weather has also led to significant damage to infrastructure and affected over 200,000 people across the country.

Dense smoke cloud from wildfires in Acapulco leads to school closures, Mexico
Due to severe smoke and ash produced by multiple wildfires, the Secretary of Public Education of Guerrero has announced the suspension of all academic and administrative a Continue reading 26 Apr 2024 #ourCOG

#ourCOG Hill to Speak at May Commencement
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Lee University will hold its 190th commencement ceremonies May 3-4. Dr. Nancy Hill, professor of education at Harvard University, returns to campus to deliver the commencement address on Saturday morning […]

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