Antidote for Karoshi

by Dwight K. Nelson

In Japan, the land of my birth, the public has been stunned with the number of deaths linked to its culture of notoriously long work hours. So severe are the mounting statistics that the Japanese have coined a word for it, karoshi—“death by overwork.” It is estimated that more than 2000 suicides in 2015 were the result of work issues, chiefly overtime and overwork (www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-13/japan-s-bid-to-stop-death-by-overwork-seen-falling-short). Read More

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Pathfinder Bible Experience

The final PBE meet of the year is happening today in the Chicago area. Your PMC team is gathered with over 75 teams from across the country, Canada, and England, and are having their final test this morning. Please pray that God's Spirit give them quick minds and peace, and that the blessing of God's word stay with these kids as they complete this year's journey. They have worked hard studying Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 & 2 Timothy.

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AU Wind Symphony Spring Concert

The AU Wind Symphony, directed by Alan Mitchell, will present their annual spring concert. This will be the last concert directed by Alan Mitchell; after directing the ensemble for nearly three decades, Mitchell will enter retirement this summer. They will perform “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland, “Overture to Candide” by Leonard Bernstein, “Irish Tune from County Derry” by Percy Granger, and many more. The program will also feature two soloists. Call the HPAC Box Office at 471.3560 for tickets or visit www.howard.andrews.edu.

April 23, 4:00 PM
Howard Performing Arts Center

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Koinonia Day

On April 29 join us as we embrace the power of Christian fellowship.

1. The Great Exchange [New Life & PMC @11:45 AM]
2. One Place Worship [Newbold Auditorium @11:45 AM]
3. Koinonia Lunch [Outdoor Mall/Everyone is invited]
4. Koinonia Vespers [Outdoor Mall/Everyone is invited]

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Soup for Students

On May 2 let’s give some bowls of love to students during finals week. We need commitments for 25 pots of soup and some cookies. We also need volunteers to help
clean up after the event. Let us know by April 28 if you can help by calling Lailane Legoh at 269.471.3543.