Monday, November 22nd, 2010 Day 5
STAFF SUPERVISION at BREAK |
Nov. 15 – Nov. 26 |
Nov. 29 - Dec. 10 |
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Grade 6-7 Lockers |
Ms. L. Dowbenko |
Mrs. S. McDowell |
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Grade 8 Lockers |
Mr. H. Kroeker |
Mr. R. Rempel |
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Grade 9 Lockers |
Mrs. L. Rew |
Mr. W. Koslowsky |
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HS Cafeteria |
Ms. R. Zimmermann |
Mrs. L. Hall |
Daily Bulletin MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 2010 Day 5
Global Focus…BRAZIL
►Brazil got its name from the nut, not the other way around.
► Brazil has the 2nd highest Christian population in the world.
► Rainforests in Brazil comprise the 3rd largest area of forest on Earth.
► Brazil has the 9th highest number of billionaires in the world.
► Brazil has the 2nd highest number of airports in the world.
General Announcements
● The Perogy Fundraiser: Starts today, Monday, Nov.22 and runs until Dec.3.
● NOON DISMISSAL: Wednesday is Noon dismissal. Classes will run as usual until noon. Please make arrangements to leave the school immediately after the noon bell!
● Philosophy Club: Please read Cantos XIII-XX, which describe the first 4 'evil ditches' of the 8th circle of hell? Here we finally meet some horned demons, sinners condemned to spend eternity in a pit full of dung, sinners whose heads are put on backward, others who are buried upside down with just their legs sticking out of the hole..... Come join the cheerful discussion tomorrow, Tuesday November 23, Day 6, in Room 5204. Mr. Doerksen
Fiddler On The Roof
● All the guys meet after school today in the choir room from 3:30 to 5:00.
University and College Opportunities
● The City of Winnipeg is holding a Career Symposium for anyone who wants to know more about potential employment with the City of Winnipeg. It will be held on November 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. See www.winnipeg.ca for further details.
Music
● Concert Band check your email for some important schedule changes between now and Christmas. If you didn't get it, ask Mr. Klassen for a copy.
● Concert Band alto and tenor sax sectional Friday 3:20 - 4:20 pm.
● Senior Jazz Band rehearsal Thursday 3:30 - 5:00, as well as the regular lunch times.
Sports
● FHL: Students in gr. 9 - 12 - get a team together now for intramural floor hockey! You need to pick up a registration form from Mr. Opalko and attend the organizational meeting today, Mon. Nov. 22nd in the Drama Room @ lunch.
● 4 on 4 Basketball Championship:
Lakers vs. Magic - Tues. Nov, 23. - Full Court
● Varsity Boys Volleyball: The varsity boy’s volleyball advanced to the Provincial Final Four by defeating St. Paul's Saturday in the provincial quarter-final. This Thursday, at 8:00 at the U of Manitoba, MBCI will face Selkirk in one of the semi-finals. At 6:00 Dakota will face John Taylor in the other semi.
● Congratulations to our JV boys volleyball team: On the weekend our JV boys went undefeated capturing the JV Urban Provincial Volleyball Championships. In the final they defeated Miles Mac 2-0. Congratulations to the team on a great accomplishment.
Daily Cafeteria Schedule (Week 1)
Monday : Smokey Dog with soup or fries
Tuesday : Philly Cheese Steak with Soup or Fries
Wednesday : Noon Dismissal
Thursday : Perogies with Sour Cream and 1 Smokie
Friday : Mexican Taco Salad in a Tortilla Bowl
Devotional MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 2010 Day 5
Incredible Race
Philippians 2:12-13: Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed – not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence – continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Salvation is probably one of the most popular topics to Christians, and one that has always intrigued me. To the people of Israel it meant being rescued from their enemies; to Christians today, a rescue from our sins. Is that it? Is salvation just a rescue, or is it something more? Maybe salvation isn’t just about forgiveness of sins, but also a call to action, a call to life. Brian McLaren writes,
Once upon a time, in a land of boredom and drudgery, exciting news spread: “There is going to be a race! And all who run this race will grow strong and they’ll never be bored again!” Exciting news like this had not been heard for many a year, for people experienced little adventure in this ho-hum land, beyond attending committee meetings, waiting in lines, sorting socks, and watching sitcom reruns.
Excitement grew as the day of the race drew near. Thousands gathered in the appointed town, at the appointed place. Most came to observe, skeptical about the news. “It’s too good to be true,” they said. “It’s just a silly rumor started by some teenaged troublemakers. But let’s stick around and see what happens anyway.”
Others could not resist the invitation, arriving in their running shorts and shoes. As they waited for the appointed time, they stretched and jogged in place and chattered among themselves with nervous excitement. At the appointed time they gathered at the starting line, heard the gun go off, and knew that it was time to run.
Then something very curious happened. The runners took a step or two or three across the starting line, and then abruptly stopped. One man fell to his knees, crying, “I have crossed the starting line! This is the happiest day of my life!” He repeated this again and again, and even began singing a song about how happy this day was for him.
Another woman started jumping for joy. “Yes!” she shouted, raising her fist in the air. “I am a race-runner! I am finally a race-runner!” She ran around jumping and dancing getting and giving high fives to others who shared her joy at being in the race.
Several people formed a circle and prayed, quietly thanking God for the privilege of crossing the starting line, and thanking God that they were not like the skeptics who didn’t come dressed for the race.
This story will be continued tomorrow. . .
Prayer:
Dear God – Search my heart: what does salvation mean to me? Do I need to be rescued? Am I despairing and wondering which way to go? Thank you for your promise of never being bored again. Help us to turn to you.
In Jesus’ Name,
by Tim Ewert, with help from Brian McLaren.