Chapel
Report Dec. 21, 2012
Although
ALSO (Alternative Learning and Service Opportunities) Week is months away, it
was the focus of chapel on Mon Dec. 10, 2012. RJC students not traveling to Alabama or Guatemala signed up
for their service opportunity destination of choice (Calgary, Edmonton, or
Saskatoon) so preparations can be made.
The ALSO theme: “There are Two Sides to Every Story” was revealed and
Luke 16:19-31, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, was read. The service component of ALSO week is
only one week of classes in the spring, but the ALSO program runs all year with
pre- and post-teaching components.
Lloyd
Schmidt, Math teacher and Co-VP, shared in chapel on Wed. Dec. 12 and reflected
on his recent involvement in a community choir.
On
Thursday Dec. 13 the third advent candle, Joy, was lit. Students read scripture and told
Christmas themed jokes to keep people in the joyous spirit! Kelsey Dueck delivered some real
groaners! Crystal Lau and Alyssa
Roy also sang a Christmas medley. Well done girls!
Ron
Schellenberg, Associate Pastor of Mount Royal Mennonite Church, joined us on
Fri. Dec. 14 and shared his insights on this year’s chapel theme “I shall not
want’ based on Ps. 23.
On
Mon. Dec. 17 students watched the movie “The Nativity Story” and continued with
the Advent theme on Wed. Dec. 19 lighting the fourth Advent candle, Love. Area Church Minister, Jerry Buhler, and
Area Church Youth Minister, Anna Rehan, also shared an Advent reflection on the
chapel theme. This was also a time
to thank Anna for her 28 years with Mennonite Church SK as she is finishes at
the end of this calendar year. All
the best Anna, and thank you for all of the connections you had with RJC over
the years!
Faith
and Life Committee lead the students in a Christmas chapel on Thurs. Dec. 20,
lighting each candle in sequence ending with the Christ Candle. ‘Silent Night’ was sung while students
sat in darkness awaiting their turn to light their candle from the Christ
candle. All the best to staff and
students this Advent season. May
you experience the mystery of God through the infant Jesus this season!
