Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 Day 5
STAFF SUPERVISION at BREAK |
Nov. 29 - Dec. 10 |
Dec. 13 – Dec. 22 |
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Grade 6-7 Lockers |
Mrs. S. McDowell |
Mr. T. Taves |
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Grade 8 Lockers |
Mr. R. Rempel |
Mrs. E. Berard |
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Grade 9 Lockers |
Mr. W. Koslowsky |
Mr. S. Warkentine |
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HS Cafeteria |
Mrs. L. Hall |
Mrs. A. Neufeld |
Daily Bulletin WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2010 Day 5
GLOBAL FOCUS BRAZIL
● CLOTHING IN BRAZIL: Traditional Brazilian clothing is influenced by a combination of different races and immigrants from all over the world. In the south region of Brazil, there is a mixture of German, Russian and Italian immigrants; while in Rio de Janeiro, immigrants from England, Portugal and Africa are predominant. Bahia region of Brazil is influenced by the African culture, hence their traditional clothing is Bordado Richelieu. Rio de Janeiro is popular for its magnificent beaches; hence, people in this region mainly wear beach style shirts, bermudas and sunglasses.
Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities
● United Way Youth Leaders in Action: $500 for students who are involved in a United Way-funded organization; also based on academics and financial need. Deadline: February 7, 2011. See Mrs. Herr or www.unitedwayyouth.mb.ca/scholarship
● Toyota Earth Day Scholarship: $5000 for students who will be attending a post-secondary institution; based on academic excellence, extra-curricular activities and demonstrated exceptional commitment to the environment. Deadline: January 31, 2011. See Mrs. Herr or www.earthday.ca/scholarship
● Terry Fox Humanitarian Award: $3500/$7000 for citizens exhibiting the highest ideals and qualities of citizenship; demonstrated courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service and participation in sport, fitness and community service. Deadline: February 1, 2011. See Mrs. Herr or www.terryfoxawards.ca
● Youth Leadership Scholarship - $500 for graduating grade 12 students who have participated in leadership and volunteer activities targeted at promoting healthy living. Deadline: March 25, 2011. See Mrs. Herr or www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/youth/leadership/youthleadershipscholarship.html
● Youth Parliament : Students who are interested in participating in Youth Parliament from Dec. 26-30 at the Manitoba Legislature can still register - see Mrs. Herr before Dec. 9.
Fiddler on the Roof
● Tevye and Golde's rehearsal today (Wednesday) at lunch is cancelled.
General Announcements
● TEACHER QUOTES: Everybody loves to laugh at their teachers, and what better way to remember the goofiness than with teacher quotes? If your teacher says something funny, write it down and bring it to either the High School or Middle School office. It might end up in the yearbook.
● SIGN UP for Christmas Banquet will take place this week in your Bible class.
● YIP: come to the library and check the schedule for your turn to collect Penny Power money.
● Library News: Like the Miami Dolphins or know someone who does? You might win a Dolphins jacket or T shirt just in time for Christmas giving! All you have to do is colour/decorate a paper Christmas stocking and add a book title to have your name entered into the draw. Other prizes are a Goldeyes lunch box or a folding tote bag. Stockings available in the library. Last day to enter is Dec. 15. One entry per person please.
● HUGE IMPROV SHOW!!! The Manitoba Improv League presents its second MIL Exhibition Show!! The price? Not $2, not 1$.....FREEE!!! Come out and see 4 High School Improv Teams (including MBCI) presents some incredible scenes based on your suggestions!! The show starts at 7:30pm on Wednesday, Dec 8th, in the Drama Room!!! Support our team and see some great spontaneous theater!!!! SPONSORED BY POWER THIRST!!! ARRRHHH!!!
● Philosophy Club: We meet tomorrow, December 9, Thursday Day 6 in Room 5204 to discuss Cantos XXIV - XXVI of Dante's Inferno. Hope to see you there. Mr. Doerksen.
School Trip Announcements
● VERY IMPORTANT: American History Trip participants: Meeting today at lunch in Mr. Plett's room. It will not be a long meeting 10-15 minutes max.
● Last day to sign up for the American History trip: Today is the last day to sign up for the American History trip. Please see Mr. Plett if you are interested
Sports
● JV Girls: A reminder to the JV Girls volleyball team to return both sets of uniforms to Mr. Tjart as soon as possible.
Music
● Grade 9 Band Student Executive: Meeting will be today, Wednesday, December 8, Day 5, period 3.
● Grade 9 Choir/Grade 9 Band: Your Circle Square Ranch forms are due Friday!
Week 3 Daily Cafeteria Specials
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : BBQ Chicken, Fries and Coleslaw
Thursday : Hawk’s Hot Dog with Onion Rings
Friday : Lasagna, Caesar Salad and Garlic Toast
Devotional WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2010 Day 5
Love Gives
JOHN 3:16a ~ "For God so loved the world that He gave . . . .”
GALATIANS 2:20 ~ ". .I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
EPHESIANS 5:25 ~ “. . . just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her.”
Love is only expressed through giving. If there is no giving, there is no evidence that love exists. The only proof of love is giving. Giving is the action that demonstrates love.
So, the measure of your giving is the measure of your love. The more you give -- of yourself, your time, your attention, your affection, your patience, your treasure -- the more you love. This is what Jesus meant in John 15:13.
JOHN 15:13 ~ "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.”
Why did Jesus say there was no greater love than to give your life? Because you can't give any more. That's total commitment!
JOHN 13:35 ~ ". . .all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
By understanding that love results in giving, we see that Jesus indicated His disciples would be known for their giving. We are to be famous for our giving! This is the way Jesus indicated people would know His true followers: by their giving. (Not our fighting, our preaching, or even our correct doctrine.) We see in the early days of the church, this is exactly what happened.
ACTS 4:34-35 ~ Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were
possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.”
But God has not called us to give to others just so we could end up poor, also. NO! God has promised to multiply what we give, so we will have more to give in the future.
LUKE 6:38 ~ "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."
2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-8 ~ Remember this -- a farmer who plants only a few seeds will
get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. "For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share
with others.”
So, based on God's promises, we can give to others in faith, with confidence that God will continue to supply all we need.
EPHESIANS 4:28 ~ Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.
Giving was paramount in the thinking of early Christians.
JOHN 15:12a ~ "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
If you desire to follow Jesus, love (giving) is not optional.
Prayer: Dear God – Help us to give of ourselves – not just money or kindness to a friend. Help us to give sacrificially, when we wonder what it’s going to cost us, help us to give time, give attention to others, give patience. Help us to learn what it is to be followers of Jesus.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
By Dean Wall, www.adevotion.org.