Mckinley, oil painting by byron birdsall known for his alaska landscapes.One of the final paintings of renowned Alaskan artist Byron Birdsall was a commissioned piece by the Anchorage Archdiocese in which he created an original watercolor of Saint Therese of Lisieux, the patron saint of Alaska.The following is a list of notable deaths in December 2016. Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.About a month earlier, his painting of Saint Therese was given to newly installed Anchorage Archbishop Paul Etienne during his installation Mass on Nov.

Facebook gives people the power to share and makes.- Published in The Alaska Dispatch News, : Byron Birdsall was born in Buckeye, Ariz., on Dec. 18, 1937, and was raised in Herman, Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles. Byron graduated from Los Angeles Pacific High School and then obtained a history degree from Seattle Pacific College.She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Catherine Sternberg, her son-in-law, Byron Birdsall, her grandchildren, Joshua Birdsall and Courtenay Clifford.Birdsall was an iconic Alaskan artist whose paintings adorn the walls of multiple museums, public institutions and are owned by royalty. This article explores the relationship between mission and suffering with a particular focus on how we disciple people during and post COVID-19.

Some of the major questions we therefore need to ask include: For example, a medical journal, The Lancet, has published on the linkage between faith and health: вЂThe role of faith in Faith-based organizations and their common visions of stewardship, inclusiveness, dignity, and justice make many such organizations ideally suited as key partners for delivering the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.вЂ™ The recent coronavirus pandemic has exemplified the increasing role of the church in society. The impact of the church on health and development is much greater than it appears.But recently this has started to change. Only 25 high quality reproductions will be made, all signed and numbered by Birdsall. A limited printing of 100 standard prints are also available. These run $100 each and are also signed and numbered by Birdsall.All proceeds will go towards the installation and transition costs for Archbishop Etienne.

Deaths and infections from HIV, TB, and malaria could skyrocket in the next 12 months, the report warns. However, the Results Report 2020 shows that much of that progress could now be lost due to the knock-on effects of COVID-19. Three infectious disease killers: AIDS, tuberculosis, and malariaThe Global Fund Partnership has saved 38 million lives since 2002, including 6 million in 2019 alone.

They include cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension. But NCDs account for about 7 deaths in 10 worldwide, that is, 41 million each year. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)The term does not exactly roll off the tongue. According to the World Bank, the pandemic, coupled with a collapse in commodity prices and a plague of locusts, have hit African economies particularly hard, putting 43 million more people at risk of extreme poverty.

What are some possible solutions?How might we, along with others of kind intention, help to bring this about? We will start with the crucial role of the community. Gender-based violenceFor every three months the lockdown continues, an alarming additional 15 million cases of gender-based violence are expected. Save the Children estimates there will be 2.5 million more child marriages due to the pandemic. Impact on womenIt is estimated that 47 million women will be prevented from access to contraception, seven million unintended pregnancies are predicted to occur over six months, some from transactional sex to earn income for the family.

A quote from the WHO World Health Report in 2008 remains highly relevant: вЂPrimary health care (PHC) brings balance back to health care and puts families and communities at the hub of the health system. Primary health care is being given even more prominence as a response to вЂpost-COVIDвЂ™. They are well placed to work with others from their communities to devise collective responses. They can provide insight into stigma and other barriers. They know what knowledge and rumours are circulating.

In Sierra Leone CHWs already outnumber doctors by 95 to 1. Kenya is currently training 100,000. This includes the training of many new Community Health Workers (CHWs). вЂ™ Countries especially in Africa are giving PHC a renewed priority.

It is important to consider social care and mental health problems. Enquire from God and wise colleagues regarding personal priorities in our own situations. How can health care professionals be best involved and collaborate most effectively? There are multiple ways, but we need to note some key underlying principles: Of course, faith and prayer are important but our God is Lord of all, both faith and nature.Worldwide, Christian leaders must now step up to have a greater impact, not just at the community level, but at the regional and national level, making sure their message is relevant, based on truth and spoken with gentle authority. That was often the case in the early stages of AIDS with sometimes disastrous results. First, they must believe in, follow, and вЂpreachвЂ™ the science.Second, they need to avoid defaulting to a position that states that faith and prayer are all we need.

And crucially that we do not neglect or short-change our own families.COVID-19 crisis is a great opportunity for collaborationвЂ¦ We must be intentional in making this happen.COVID-19 crisis is a great opportunity for collaboration. Set boundaries for ourselves so that we do not burn out, or become exhausted, cynical, or ineffective. Spend time with church leaders both to encourage them in the bewildering situations many are facing, and also to guide them to speak truth and give clear messages to their congregations and communities.

These include the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA), Christian Health Associations in Africa (ACHAP), and equivalent groups in west Asia. Internationally we support and engage with existing groups. Nationally through networks of Christian health professionals, we bring about constructive change and compassionate care, even influencing national health policies where possible. At a local and regional level we connect with others, find common grounds and bring encouragement and affirmation. Here are some ways we can bring this about. We must be intentional in making this happen.

We recognize our role to create these. In summaryDuring times of crisis, alongside lamentation, we believe in the redemptive hope that God will bring unexpected blessings. Two examples are the World Health Organization, and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. We also need to be aware of those groups, both faith-based and secular, who are speaking constructively into the current situation.

Arukah Network for Community Global Health, This is a collaborative community based network and movement, open for all to join. The Lancet, Vol 396 (4 July 2020): 14. вЂFaith-based health-care,вЂ™ The Lancet, Vol 386 (July 2015). These are the very attributes that Jesus taught us, which we all need at such a time as this.

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