AFVOA Newletters of Year 2004

Page 37 of 153 Karfreitag . The Kar part is an obsolete word, the ancestor of the English word care in the sense of cares and woes , and it meant mourning . So in German, it is Mourning Friday. And that is what the disciples did on that day—they mourned. They thought all was lost. 49. It is believed that the word good used to have a secondary meaning of holy . It’s possible that Good Friday is a contraction of God’s Friday , just as good-bye is a contraction of God be with ye . It is possibly called Good Friday because, in pious retrospect, all that tragedy brought about the greatest good there could be. 50. If it is called Mourning Friday, it would be facing reality head on, taking up the cross, conscious that the Christian walk is seldom a walk in the park. But if it is called Good Friday, it is a confession of the Christian hope that no tragedy—not even death—can overwhelm God’s providence, love, and grace. 51. It may be noted that Christmas is date-bound, whereas Good Friday is day-bound. Good Friday normally occurs every year between 20 March and 23 April, as it is dependent on the Lunar calendar whereas Christmas follows the Gregorian calendar. 52. It is not known as to since when Good Friday was observed. However, for many years it had no association with Jesus’ death but was simply another day of fasting. Since the late fourth century, it has been associated with the crucifixion. Many churches now have mourning services from noon until 3:00 p.m. to symbolize Jesus’ last hours on the cross. Some congregations also re-enact Jesus’ procession to the cross in a ritual known as Stations of the Cross. (Sources: http://www.kencollins.com/question-11.htm. http://www3.kumc edu/diversity/ethnic relig/goodfrid htm CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION IT CAN BE AS EASY AS A – B – C: A - AIRWAY  Place victim flat on his/her back on a hard surface.  Shake victim at the shoulders and shout “are you okay?”  If no response, call emergency medical system -911 then,  Head-tilt/chin-lift - open victims’ airway by tilting their head back with one hand while lifting up their chin with your other hand.