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Capricorn Retirement Village Available Now: Very affordable 1 bedroom homes set in a tranquil, park-like setting close to beautiful Keppel Bay, spread over 14.5 acres of natural bushland. Have peace of mind knowing you are in a warm, caring, Christian community. Some of the features include: • A brand new Community Centre • Village bus service to local shops • Recreational games and activities • SDA Church on site • Meals and delivery available to your home • Library • Easy access to shops • Hairdresser and Allied Health services available on site • Access to higher care should the need arise Opinion * Kent Kingston The inadequacy of inadequacy Do you ever feel who you are just isn’t enough? Inadequacy and I are good friends, particularly when I’m looking for a reason to say no: “I could never do that. After all, who am I?” But I’ve discovered this line isn’t original. One of the greatest leaders of all time used it and God conclusively answered the question. Moses is just a shepherd. His job isn’t a high-profile, high-energy or high-paying one. Worse, he’s been stuck in it for 40 years. Then one day an unusual desert fire catches his attention and his life is changed forever. God has this message: “There’s a job vacancy and I’ve volunteered you for it.” That might have been flattering if the job wasn’t so impossible. God tells the man who’d done nothing but herd sheep for 40 years, “Go back to Egypt, where you’re on the wanted list, and lead a nation out of there.” Well, Moses isn’t so sure he wants to volunteer! Imagine being asked to headline a concert at the Sydney Opera House when you haven’t played for 40 years, or being asked to lead an evangelistic series when you haven’t led anyone to Jesus. Moses says to God, “Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11, NLT) In other words, “What makes you think I could do the job?” Now if you ask someone that question, they’ll likely begin listing your abilities (with a few extras thrown in for good measure), but what’s God’s answer? “I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12, NLT). I will be with you. It’s not about who we are or what we do; it’s about who He is. The challenge: be willing to go beyond your abilities because God is with you. Remember, “If you set a goal you already know how to accomplish, it probably isn’t big enough!” (Christian minister and author, Rick Warren) * Views represented in Opinion are not necessarily those of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Kent Kingston is assistant editor of RECORD. For more information, please contact the Operations Manager at: Capricorn Adventist Retirement Village 150 Rockhampton Road Yeppoon, Qld 4730 Phone: 07 4939 2801 carv@sdaac.com.au www.sdaac.com.au Poll Result: Would worship be more meaningful if there was: Better music 3% Better preaching 51% Personal spiritual preparation 34% More creativity 11%
HEALTH FEATURE with Cathy McDonald Just add water Do you often feel irritable or have regular headaches? We often blame the demands of a busy life; however it may be that we simply need to drink more water. Water is essential for life—without it we would survive only a few days. Water is responsible for transporting nutrients in our bodies, temperature regulation and the removal of waste from our bladder. Our body is made up of 60-70 per cent water; in children this can be as high as 80 per cent. Daily we lose water through urine, stools, sweat, tears and as water vapour as we breathe. We replenish this from the fluids we drink and foods we eat. A small amount of water is also produced as a by-product of metabolism. Dehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being consumed. To maintain hydration we need to drink eight glasses a day. However this can vary according to individual requirements. The initial signs of dehydration begin when we have lost about 2 per cent of total body fluid. These include, but are not limited to, thirst, fatigue, irritability and headaches. Serious illness can develop if fluid loss continues up to 5 per cent of total body fluid and if the body reaches 10 per cent total body fluid loss, emergency medical help is needed. Fluid loss 10 per cent and above can be fatal! Don’t rely on feeling thirsty to remind you to drink, as by this time we are usually already dehydrated. Ensure you drink sufficient quantities to maintain pale coloured urine throughout the day. Who is at most risk of dehydration? Kids—due to their small body weight and high water content they are more susceptible to dehydration. They often cannot vocalise that they are thirsty and are more susceptible to illnesses which can result in dehydration. Try ice blocks and jelly to increase fluid intakes in unwell children. Often a drink bottle on their desk in class will help remind them to drink. Carry water bottles in the car, particularly over summer. The elderly—their sensitivity to thirst becomes less acute, they are slower to respond to changes in environmental temperature and tend to eat and drink less. They may also be on medication, have hormone changes or an illness that may cause dehydration. Make drinking convenient— have a sipper bottle on hand or add a slice of lemon or lime to flavour water. Those with an illness such as fever, vomiting and diarrhoea—water and electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are essential to maintain fluid levels. If you or your family are suffering from gastric illness it is advisable to discuss fluid and electrolyte replenishment with your doctor. Athletes and those working in a hot humid environment –increased sweating requires increased fluid intake. Consider using a sports drink when training for intervals longer than one hour, to replenish both fluid and electrolyte levels. People with uncontrolled diabetes or those on medications that have a diuretic effect. If you would like to speak with one of our nutritionists, call 1800 673 392 (Aus) or 0800 100 257 (NZ). Alternatively, email us with a nutrition question at (Aus) or (NZ). And don’t forget to order your FREE copy of Food for Health and Happiness Cookbook—it has plenty of delicious and wholesome recipes. To order the cookbook, visit our website or . RECIPE Vanilla, berry and ginger smoothie n 2 cups Sanitarium So Good Vanilla soy milk n 4 pear halves n 1 cup frozen raspberries n 1 tablespoon honey n 1cm ginger, peeled and sliced n 150g pottle berry yoghurt 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve. Serves 2. Preparation time: 5 minutes. PER SERVE: 1400kJ (335 calories); Protein 12; Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 48g; Sodium 133mg; Potassium 775mg; Calcium 424mg; Iron 2.5mg; Fibre 5g. record.net.au • JANUARY 21, 2012 13
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