Regular Activities
Sunday Morning
- 9:00 am - Worship Service
- 10:15 am - Community Time
- 10:30 am - Sunday School
Wednesday Night
- 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm - Family Night (for all ages)
Everyone is invited to all of these events.
Content as Cats
Sometimes I just like to watch what’s happening around me and reflect on it. I’m sure I’m not alone. I know others who ‘people watch’ or ‘bird watch’ but I’m not just focused on people or animals. I like to look at the whole picture around me. I think we get a better understanding of our world when we simply watch and listen and observe.
And especially when we have a new experience or environment. For me, I’m learning all sorts of things about cats. Simply watching them helps me understand their behavior. Now, I had cats growing up, but they were barn cats, so I didn’t get to observe them regularly throughout the day. The cats I have now, however, give me a chance to see how they behave more of the time.
And what struck me this past week about my cats is how content they seem to be. My cats may be more docile than others because they let the kids tote them around like bags of flour, but I think most house cats are similar. And I started to wonder why they might appear so content to me. I thought about how their basic needs are met with consistent food and water, a safe environment and the availability of interaction (cat to cat and cat to human). And for a cat, maybe that’s enough.
But then I got to thinking about why I’m not content most of the time. I have all of my basic needs met, and even much more than I even need, but I don’t find contentment in my life all of the time. And that’s more than just worry and anxiety, but an actual longing for more in my life.
So, what makes me discontent in my life? Well, I think there’s a very good discontentment that we naturally have that we need to pay attention to, like discontentment with injustice or bad habits in our life. But what about financial contentment or relational contentment. Why do we always want more? I think part of it is the good discontentment leaks into the bad discontentment. But even more it’s about defining what we need. We know what’s out there. We know what we don’t have. And if we don’t define what we truly need, then we’ll always be searching for something more.
Paul writes to his protégé Timothy in 1 Timothy 6.6-8: “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.” Paul defines contentment as food and clothing. I would say he is assuming our relationship with God and with others, but he keeps it pretty simple. So I pray we define what we truly need and, with God’s help, learn to be content with that. God bless.
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The central mechanism of a mechanized watch involves the mainspring, which provides energy as it loosens. This system, however, can be vulnerable to external factors that may affect its accuracy. COSC-validated mechanisms undergo rigorous testing—over fifteen days in various conditions (5 positions, three temperatures)—to ensure their durability and reliability. The tests assess:
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For watch aficionados and connoisseurs, a COSC-certified watch isn't just a item of technology but a proof to enduring excellence and precision. It symbolizes a watch that:
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Several well-known brands prioritize COSC validation for their watches, including Rolex, Omega, Breitling, and Longines, among others. Longines, for instance, presents collections like the Archive and Spirit, which highlight COSC-certified movements equipped with advanced materials like silicon balance suspensions to boost resilience and performance.
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The notion of the chronometer dates back to the need for exact chronometry for navigational at sea, highlighted by John Harrison's work in the eighteenth cent. Since the official foundation of Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres in 1973, the accreditation has become a yardstick for judging the accuracy of high-end timepieces, continuing a tradition of excellence in horology.
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Owning a COSC-certified watch is more than an visual selection; it's a dedication to quality and accuracy. For those appreciating accuracy above all, the COSC certification offers peace of thoughts, ensuring that each accredited timepiece will perform dependably under various conditions. Whether for individual satisfaction or as an investment decision, COSC-certified timepieces stand out in the world of horology, maintaining on a tradition of careful chronometry.
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