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Vaccinations and
the Moral Dilemma
Should I get the COVID vaccine now that I’m eligible, or should I give my place to someone who needs it more than I do? This is a timely and valid question if you are 65 or older. I’ll tell you what I did.
The points made were:
·
The more people who receive the vaccine, the
better for the community, both local and beyond.
·
We tend to think that we are at lower risk than
we are. It’s called an “optimistic bias”. We think that the public health
campaign is more relevant to others than to ourselves because we may have an unrealistically
optimistic view of how healthy we are.
·
Finally, the system for administering the
vaccine has problems. Rollout is slower than anticipated. But we aren’t going
to fix the problems with the system by opting out.
When I received my first shot I asked when the vaccine becomes fully effective. I was told the first dose of the Moderna vaccine is 50-60 % effective after four weeks, and the second dose, received four weeks later, is 90-95% effective four weeks after receiving it. So it takes at least eight weeks after the first dose to reach maximum effectiveness.
These are just things to consider as you ponder signing up for the vaccine. You must make your own decision, and some may have personal reasons for not being vaccinated. What was right for me may not be right for you; please prayerfully consider the best path for you.
COVID VACCINE
NOTICE:
Registration for the COVID vaccine begins
on Friday, January 22 for everyone 65 or older; inoculation begins 1/26.
To register for your vaccine go to
the state’s vaccine website, www.vaccines.nh.gov. You
will then receive an email with a link. Follow that link to choose
your location and schedule an appointment. You will need to take your Driver's
Licence or another form of ID showing you are 65 or older.
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READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Collect of the DayGive us grace,
O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to
all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may
perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Give us grace,
O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to
all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may
perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson Jonah
3:1-5, 10
In our
Hebrew scripture lesson the prophet Jonah, following his ordeal in the belly of
a great fish, receives a second summons to prophesy to the heathen city of
Ninevah. Jonah preaches as he passed
into the city, proclaiming repentance and predicting forty days before the
city’s overthrow. The people of Ninevah
believe God and respond to the prophet’s message, proclaiming a fast and
putting on the sackcloth and ashes that signify mourning and repentance. IN response to Ninevah’s turn of heart, God
determines not to destroy the city.
Psalm
62:6-14
God
is a rock and shelter. The people are to
trust in God alone.
In our
Hebrew scripture lesson the prophet Jonah, following his ordeal in the belly of
a great fish, receives a second summons to prophesy to the heathen city of
Ninevah. Jonah preaches as he passed
into the city, proclaiming repentance and predicting forty days before the
city’s overthrow. The people of Ninevah
believe God and respond to the prophet’s message, proclaiming a fast and
putting on the sackcloth and ashes that signify mourning and repentance. IN response to Ninevah’s turn of heart, God
determines not to destroy the city.
Psalm
62:6-14
God
is a rock and shelter. The people are to
trust in God alone.
The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
In our epistle lesson Paul encourages the Corinthians to manage their temporal affairs in light of eternal realities. It was thought by Paul and the early Christian communities that the time of the Lord’s return was near. The urgency was all the greater, therefore, to keep priorities in order and to be cautious about attachments to this present world which may distract. The time to labor for God’s kingdom is now.
The
Gospel Mark 1:14-20
Our gospel
records the beginning of Jesus’ ministry: his proclamation of the coming
kingdom and the calling of his first disciples.
After the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus returns to Galilee preaching
the nearness of God’s rule and the need for a change of heart. Two sets of brothers are bidden to leave
their nets and become fishers for people.
Click below to see the readings:
The Gospel Mark 1:14-20
Our gospel records the beginning of Jesus’ ministry: his proclamation of the coming kingdom and the calling of his first disciples. After the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus returns to Galilee preaching the nearness of God’s rule and the need for a change of heart. Two sets of brothers are bidden to leave their nets and become fishers for people.
For our First Nation people and those in this country who are living in impoverished areas of the Ninth Ward of New Orleans and the inner city areas populated by some of our poorest citizens.
For all those who are on the front lines serving communities during these difficult times.
Updating the Prayer List
Please let Deb know if you want to put someone back on the prayer list going forward. Thank you for helping us keep our prayer list up to date.
SIX
REASONS to BE a CONVOCATION DELEGATE or ALTERNATE
YOU will
learn first-hand of our Episcopal Church’s work-in-progress all across New
Hampshire
YOU will
share ideas for new and vital ministries with other parishes in the Lakes
region
YOU will
meet with Bishop Rob for conversation and inspiration
YOU will
engage in reviewing the Diocesan budget and Resolutions for Convention
YOU will
represent Saint Andrew’s as a Delegate to our Diocesan Convention in November
YOU will
make new connections and friendships in parishes across the Diocese
If you like meeting new people, sharing your story and your faith with others, lively discussion about scripture and other authors, praying together, all from the comfort of your living room, EFM may be for you! If you need more information, Jen, Carol, Sammie, or Pat would be happy to answer any questions.
