Tech Talk: Reply vs Reply All
QUICK TIPWhen to use REPLY vs REPLY ALL
Have you ever been stuck in an email chain that was 20 messages long, and you weren’t even part of the conversation? If so, then you will appreciate the importance of this Tech Talk: Quick Tip.
Use these points as a guide to help you decide if you should send a message using REPLY or REPLY ALL.
- Select REPLY to send a message back to the person who sent you the message. This is similar to a one-on-one conversation.
- Select REPLY ALL to send a message back to every person on the recipient list (or everyone who received the message.) This is similar to a conference call. Anyone who dials into the call, whether 2 or 100 will hear the same message.
The Word: March 22, 2015
Lectionary Scripture Readings for…
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015(5th Sunday in Lent)
Color: Purple
SCRIPTURES:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
“‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah.’” [continue reading]
Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.” [continue reading]
Hebrews 5:5-10
“In the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, ‘You are my Son; today I have become your Father.’” [continue reading]
John 12:20-33
“Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival.” [continue reading]
Lessons Learned
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Phil 4:19
Phil 4:19
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:14
Exodus 14:14
Have you ever had God reiterate the same message in your life, over, and over, and over again?Well every year, all year long, there are two messages that God continues to deliver to me loud and clear. The first is “I got your back. I will take care of it. Don’t worry about it.” The second is, “Don’t trip. I’ll fight your battles. You just chill.” My translation. God probably doesn’t speak slang.
Here I am again, realizing that God is showing himself to me once again. After having a very bad customer service experience, I wrote a number of emails to the company about my ordeal. It was actually the same email delivered to multiple people. Anyway, as a result, the company decided to return to me the full amount of my $800 deposit (which they didn’t have to do).
About an hour after I received the good news, I had what Oprah calls an “Ah Ha” moment. I realized that the amount they were refunding ($800) was just $55 short of the bill I’d incurred with a plumber due to a leaky sewage pipe in the basement (I know right!) the week before ($855).
So look at God! An unavoidable $855 plumbing bill is covered by a refund received because of someone’s bad manners. Ain’t God good! Won’t he do it!
So what’s the lesson?
1) God’s [ALWAYS] got your back. He will [ALWAYS] take care of it. Don’t [EVER] worry about it.
2) Don’t trip. God will fight your battles. Just be still.
(Contributing Writer: Marlena Patterson)Livin’ It!
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
Philippians 1:27
One day I called a company to cancel a policy I’d obtained from them less than a month before. When the customer service representative inquired why I was cancelling, I explained that I discovered I already had the same coverage with a different company. Although I answered his question honestly and directly, that wasn’t a satisfactory for him. He began to yell, yes yell, at me that I wasn’t answering his questions and I wasn’t listening to him. But throughout the call, as he spoke over me, I maintained a calm, polite and respectful voice and tone although I was heated!
Eventually, I hung up on the man because he just wasn’t yielding. After waiting a few minutes, I called back hoping to get a different agent. No such luck. Once again, the same man answered the phone pleasantly, I identified myself and the purpose of my call, and he asked, “Is this the same person I was just on the line with?” I answered him, “Yes. I would still like to cancel my policy.” Again, he went on a rant, yelling, and almost cursing insisting that he wasn’t going to cancel my policy, and that I wasn’t listening to him. But still, I remained calm and polite and respectful toward him. At this point I was HOT!
In the midst of his rage, he said the only way the policy could be cancelled is through non-payment. Eureka! That was the answer to the question. When I heard that, I thought, “I’ll just call the bank tomorrow and place a stop payment on the account.” After that there was no reason for me to stay on the phone with him. I said, “Thank you for that information. Enjoy the rest of your evening,” and I hung up again.
Through all of the yelling, and the emotions running high, I didn’t take the bait. I was determined that no matter what he threw at me, I was going to “conduct myself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
Living the Word, is a lot harder than quoting it.
(Contributing Writer: Marlena Patterson)Senior Friendly Tablets
Hey there Tech Savvy Seniors!
If you’re in the market for a new tablet, we’ve found a couple of options that may interest you.
First is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 LiteHere are some key features:
- Purse friendly size 7”
- Wallet friendly price under $150 at Best Buy
- 8GB internal memory w/ microSD card slot to expand up to 32GB of memory. That’s enough to hold your games, apps, grandbaby pictures, and more! Just a note, the microSD card must be purchased separately.
- Camera on the back to take photos of others. Sorry, no camera on the front.
- Sync contacts, music, videos, files and more with your other Samsung devices.
- Available for purchase In a Best Buy store or ONLINE
Next is the RealPad by AARP
Some of the RealPad’s key features are:
- Purse friendly size 7.85”
- Wallet friendly price under $200 at Walmart
- 16GB memory. That’s enough to hold your games, apps, grandbaby pictures, and more!
- Camera on the back to take photos of others. Camera w/ mic on the front for video chat and your “Selfies” of course!
- Comes loaded with the AARP App, publications, and tools for retirement and healthy living.
- Purchase ONLINE ONLY
That’s all for now.
If you need help narrowing down your purchase even more, you can come to the next WiFi Tech Clinic (1st Saturday of every month), or send an email to technology@shilohbaptist.org.
The Word: February 22, 2015
Lectionary Scripture readings for…
February 22, 2015
(1st Sunday in Lent)
Color: Purple
SCRIPTURES:
Genesis 9:8-17
“Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him: “I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you” [continue reading]
Psalm 25:1-10
“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust.” [continue reading]
1 Peter 3:18-22
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” [continue reading]
Mark 1:9-15
“At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.” [continue reading]
(View the scriptures for the entire year by visting www.shilohbaptist.org/lectionary.)
The New Jim Crow
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Book Author Michelle Alexander
I first came to Washington, DC in 1996 to work as the Senior Field Organizer for the Children’s Defense Fund’s Black Community Crusade for Children. That same year I was invited to a meeting at the White House with then President Bill Clinton. When I told my mom, she asked me what I planned on saying to the President. I told her that I did not know but it would begin with these words, “With all due respect, Mr. President.”I was told by my bosses at the Children’s Defense Fund that the meeting should be more than a photo opportunity for the President and that I should have a question ready for him. I decided that the question I would raise would be about the “3 Strikes and You’re Out” laws that had popped up in many states in an attempt to be “tough” on crime. Those policies and others which were a part of our nation’s failed war on crime led to the disproportionate number of young African American males being locked up.
Our families, communities, churches and society have been robbed of millions of African American men in the process, but there is a prophet in our land and her name is Michelle Alexander.
I decided to read “The New Jim Crow” because I wanted my faith to matter. Someone called the New Jim Crow “the bible of a social movement.” It is a book not only to be read, but to be studied, not only to be studied, but to be lived. In this regard, I agree. It is the bible of a social movement and its gospel deserves to be spread.
(Contributing Writer: Thomas L. Bowen)
The Word: February 15, 2015
Lectionary Scripture readings for…
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015
(6th Sunday after the Epiphany | Transfiguration/Heritage Sunday)
Color: White
SCRIPTURES:
2 Kings 5:1-14
“Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy.” [continue reading]
Psalm 30
“I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.” [continue reading]
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” [continue reading]
Mark 1:40-45
“A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, ‘If you are willing, you can make me clean.’” [continue reading]
2 Kings 2:1-12
“When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal.” [continue reading]
Psalm 50:1-6
“The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to where it sets.” [continue reading]
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
“And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.” [continue reading]
Mark 9:2-9
“After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them.” [continue reading]
(View the scriptures for the entire year by visting www.shilohbaptist.org/lectionary.)
Discover Shiloh Mobile: Home
ShilohMobile.org is the new mobile site of Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington. This site is packed full of information and features for you to explore. So much so, that we’ve decided to give you a guided tour by way of our “Tech Talk” blog posts.This week we’ll take a look at the HOME page of the Shiloh Mobile site.
The HOME page is where every website begins. It’s the introduction of sorts to what viewers can expect from the site. The most prominent feature of the Shiloh Mobile home page is the rotating banner. It currently contains graphics with scriptures, event reminders, and of course our Shiloh Mobile DC app announcement (shameless plug). This content will change on occasion so make sure you don’t rush by it too fast. Just a side note, the banner will not take the place of, or function in the same manner as Shiloh’s Dashboard (available under the “Events” tab on shilohmobile.org). The Dashboard is totally different.
Immediately under the rotating banner is the “Verse of the Day”. This section displays a new bible verse every day. After all, we want to “Spread the Word” every chance we get. Feel free to come back every day to see the new scripture.
As you scroll further down the page you’ll see our “New App for Shiloh” intro. If you’ve read our previous Tech Talk posts, this text will seem familiar to you. We thought it was so appropriate that we’d begin our site with it too. This text will eventually change, because the app won’t be new forever.
The final feature on the Shiloh Mobile homepage is a list of ALL the ways you can “Stay Connected” with Shiloh online! Whew! That’s a long list. What does this mean for you? Well, if you’re not on Twitter, then you can follow us on Facebook. If you’re not on Google+, then you can follow us on Instagram. And if you’re not on any social networking sites, then you can always find us on shilohbaptist.org, shilohmobile.org, or download our Shiloh Mobile DC app from Google Play or The App Store (last shameless plug).
That’s all for now. Have fun discovering SHILOH MOBILE!
Mary’s “Did You Know?”: Dick Gregory
RICHARD CLAXTON GREGORY, was born October 12, 1932 in St. Louis, MO. We know him as DICK GREGORY, the comedian, activist, and now he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Dick Gregory has at last been recognized for his sacrifices, hunger strikes, activism, and his comedic talents. He has used his celebrity status to advance social causes in which he so strongly believes. He’s always a willing listener, is generous in sharing his knowledge, and is an overall a great guy.
I have met Mr. Gregory on several occasions, and he’s always been open and friendly. He even shared some of his vegetarian lunch with me on a flight from Chicago once.
The first Black comedian to earn more than $1 million a year, in the early 1970’s Dick Gregory left that lucrative career to focus his efforts on such social justice issues as race relations, world hunger, drug abuse, health care, and more. He uniquely used his comedic background to convey his messages on the issues for which he continues to fight today.
SOURCES: Wikipedia, Variety.com, Biography.com
(Contributing Writer: Mary Bates-Washington)