September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn 

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

 

 When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

Cartoon of The Day: Happy Easter

 

 

 Taken at Amsterdam. So what do Easter bunnies pray for?

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

 

 When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn
 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

Happy Easter

It's Easter Sunday, which means a number of things in Second Life. For some, it's strictly chocolate and bunnies. One of the best known examples of this is Easter Town in the Townies sim, which Gemma wrote about last year.

And then, there's the more spiritual side of Easter. There are many churches, and prayer groups, in Second Life. Among them is The Vine Christian Mission at Miliaco (160/95/75), and the Egyptian church at the Coptic Egypt sim.

However you celebrate, Happy Easter.

Bixyl Shuftan and the SL Newser Crew

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

"A Fireman’s Prayer"

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

SL Video: "Prayer Lifter "

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From Becky Shamen on July 7, "Shockwave Yareach asked for a video to show friends in real life this prayer lifter, made for the RFL weekend event in Second Life." It should be noted there have been a few changes at the camp since the video was made, though the grounds just around the tower are as they appear here.

Return to the God’s House of Prayer Church

About two years ago, Grease Coakes paid a visit to the House of Prayer church. He recently decided to check in on the place to see how it was doing. Indeed the church had changed, such as the chapel now being an outdoor one. But an even bigger difference was they had gone from having furred avatars in the flock to telling those coming by only human appearances were welcome.

Read Grease's story in People.

Bible Study at the "House of Prayer" Church

With Easter later this month, churches are more active than usual this time of year. And this includes churches in Second Life. Grease Coakes stopped by one, the "House of Prayer" church during its Bible study hour. There was singing, and much discussion as the group talked about God.

Read Grease's story in Places.

Reflections on a Massacre

On Friday, the headlines of real life news were filled with reports of a massacre in a Connecticut school, in which 26 people, including 20 kids, were gunned down. And in real life as well as Second Life, people were asking "Why?" Numerous groups yours truly is a part of discussed the tragedy. How could some one just up and shoot down kids? How could such evil could have materialized on the most innocent of souls? Prayer vigils were held in some places on the Grid for the fallen, including the church pictured above.

Both Fox and CNN had people blaming violent video games, much to the irritation of some Second Life residents. Others blamed relatively easy access to firearms by the general public, which triggered some passionate debates in both group chats and out in the open. Liberals argued guns needed to be kept out of dangerous hands, and the average citizen had no business owning them. Conservatives countered people had the right to self defense, if not a duty, if for no other reason the cops might not get to someone's house in time if armed intruders attacked.

With friends on both sides of the issue, yours truly has been listening a lot more than speaking about it, and have heard some noteworthy comments on it over time. I could go on and on about what I've heard, but chances are you the readers have heard most. Best that this reporter can say is be careful about debating your friends about this issue. They believe just as passionately as you, and this is not worth wrecking friendships over.

Bixyl Shuftan

Agape Prayer Garden

In the Christian faith this is a solemn week , Holy Week , the week before Easter Sunday. It is a time of prayer and reflection on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. I found a lovely place to meditate . It is called Agape Prayer Garden in the Ebony Paradise sim.

Naeico Swansong-Bluebird built the place for just this purpose. Agape, from the Greek means love , especially God’s love for humankind. She said,” This is a place of peace, where God's Word flows fluently thru prayer & worship. I encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful place to access the presence of God. All are welcome here & we do ask that everyone is mindful of others.Always be blessed in the Lord, AGAPE!“

There is gospel music playing all day and night. You are encouraged to leave a prayer request if you like. The garden is lovely and peaceful. It is certainly an enticing location to walk around and enjoy the lovely flowers and plants, or to just sit and reflect. If you would like to receiver daily thoughts there is a group you are invited to join. That way you can be notified of Bible Studies and prayer services when they are held. Right now there is a tomb that is empty to remind us that on Easter Sunday Jesus rose from the dead.

Visit and see. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ebony%20Paradise/62/211/23

Gemma Cleanslate

Prayer at Saint Quentin Basilica

On Sunday April 3rd, the Saint Quentin Basilica in the WW2 RP region was to hold it’s first service. The building was very well detailed inside and out, but unfortunately, something went wrong with the one to lead the service showing up. So someone among the parishioners took matters in hand.

For the story, go to Events.