Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Day 1
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 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2010 Day 1
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: Runs until Dec.3.
● NOON DISMISSAL: TODAY, Wednesday is Noon dismissal. Classes will run as usual until noon. Please make arrangements to leave the school immediately after the noon bell!
● All overdue library books must be returned by Thursday at 4:30. Report cards will be held back until your library account is up to date.
● All students who signed up for driver education are enrolled in the class. Please pick up your registration forms in the High School office today.
● FOUND: Converse Glasses….please go to room 5102 to claim them if they are yours.
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 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.
● Band Students: The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra percussion section is presenting a special concert for you Thursday morning in the band room:
Period 3 - Grade 7 Band and Concert Band
Period 4 - Grade 6, 8 and 9 Bands
Sports
● MS Intramurals (Volleyball)
Thursday (25th) The Orange…vs. Team Buffalow
Friday (26th) Cobras….vs. team Buffalow
● Varsity Boys Volleyball: 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.
● Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Tryouts
Wednesday- 7:15-9:00 (Red Gym)
Thursday- 5:30-7:15 (Blue Gym)
Friday- 5:30-7:15 (Red Gym)
● Varsity Girls Basketball Practice Wednesday 7:15 in the Blue Gym
Daily Cafeteria Schedule (Week 1)
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : Noon Dismissal
Thursday : Perogies with Sour Cream and 1 Smokie
Friday : Mexican Taco Salad in a Tortilla Bowl
Devotional WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2010 Day 1
Incredible Change
Galatians 2:20 ~ I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Ben’s Story:
“I was a crystal meth addict. I was squatting in a North End basement apartment and on December 1st, 2009, a voice woke me up saying, “Get up or you’re going die.” I know now that the voice was God. I obeyed and got up and left. I didn’t know where I was going, but I ended up at the doors of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM). Somehow I knew there was something bigger than me with me, carrying me. I didn’t know how to pray or whom I was praying to, but I started praying and was comforted very step of the way. I got into the Addictions Foundation and asked for a Bible, and I’ve been reading it ever since.”
This is a brief story about Ben, a recovering crystal meth addict and a fellow Christian who attends my church. He got baptized last year and has been allowing God space to make some changes in his life. He’s currently taking some classes through a program called the School of Urban Leadership or SOUL that meets in the Christian Family Centre church right next door to MBCI.
Ben says, “I signed up for SOUL, the School of Urban Leadership, because I’m thirsty for more of God. When I was in the AFM, I had only the clothes on my back: a sweater, jeans, and shoes. That’s it. I prayed for clothes and two garbage bags of clothes were dropped off for me. I even got a winter jacket. This is just one example of God showing me he’s real. I want to know more. I want to surrender to Him. I can’t get enough of Him.”
There’s never a place where God can’t reach you. Here’s the thing – the theme of our year in a lot of ways – we have to choose to obey what he asks of us. In Ben’s case, it saved his life listening to God telling him to get up. But Ben had a choice – he could’ve stayed down. Thank God he didn’t. Now he’s a vibrant person in Winnipeg, making a positive impact for Jesus.
Prayer: Dear God – Thank you that no matter where we are at, you are looking out for us and keeping an eye on us. Help us to hear your voice and obey – it could save our life.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
by Adrian Enns, Quotes by Ben Capili, SOUL Student, Extension: The Church at Work, October 2010.