Spem in alium Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It's 6:30AM here on Wednesday and the temperature has already hit 21C (approximately 70F). We're set for a very hot day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Please say a prayer for my dad today. It's his birthday and he's travelling up north for work to an area near where quite a few smaller fires have been burning. He should be ok, but my mum is a little worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 All things look to you, O Lord, to give them their food in due season: look in mercy on your people, and hear our prayer for those whose lives and possessions are threatened by fire. Give protection and wisdom to fire fighters and other emergency service personnel. Encourage our generosity to those who suffer loss. In your mercy restore your creation and heal our land. So guide and bless your people, that we may enjoy the fruits of the earth and give you thanks with grateful hearts, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 A student in my Honours class has been called up for Army Reserve duty and deployed to combat the fire threat. He'll finish his thesis when he returns. Please pray for him, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 :pray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 A new fire has started in Minmi (coastal NSW) and has been upgraded to emergency status. Live updates: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-bushfires-live-updates-october-23-20131023-2vzs8.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 A new fire has started in Minmi (coastal NSW) and has been upgraded to emergency status. Live updates: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-bushfires-live-updates-october-23-20131023-2vzs8.html They have closed the M1 which is the main road between Sydney and Newcastle the second largest city in New South Wales. An Emergency warning has been issued for the possible evacuation of Springwood in the Blue Mountains to the west of Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I really feel for the elderly and for people living away from family and friends. One of the women I teach Scripture with told me that an elderly relative of hers lives in Mt Victoria and is refusing to leave, which is making her very worried. It must be very difficult for people to just leave everything behind. The burning embers are causing a big problem in Springwood. I hope the wind eases up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Some images: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tab'le De'Bah-Rye Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I like this picture and how these guys can afford to smile. Good idea too that if you live in the bush to also own a caravan just in case your house gets burnt down. Thumbs up guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I like this picture and how these guys can afford to smile. Good idea too that if you live in the bush to also own a caravan just in case your house gets burnt down. Thumbs up guys. Yeah, I'm really blown away by the stories of generosity. More here: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/uplifting-stories-to-come-out-of-the-nsw-bushfires-20131023-2w0ag.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Generous spirit: The Penrith Panthers (rugby league club) are putting up 800 interstate firefighters in a 'tent city', including serving them meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Heroes: Firefighters taking a well-deserved break. Most of the firefighters tackling the blazes in NSW are volunteers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Springwood fire just been downgraded to 'Watch and Act' in the last ten minutes. The RFS says it is still burning in the Faulconbridge and Springwood areas but "properties are no longer under immediate threat". Only the Gateshead fire near Lake Macquarie remains at the 'Emergency' alert level this evening. 73 fires still burning across NSW 29 of the 73 fires burning across NSW remain uncontained, reports RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at Wednesday's media briefing. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-bushfires-live-updates-october-23-20131023-2vzs8.html#ixzz2iXBxlZit Thanks for the prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Therese Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Love some of those pictures y'all shared :) Just a quick update that we're fine. We evacuated during the day as a precaution but the risk to our area has downgraded significantly and we are back under our own roof again already. Thanks for your prayers... Please keep praying, and I'll join you, for all those for whom the risk or impact has not yet passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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