Chapel Report Weekending Sept 27th

Chapel Report

Friday Sept. 27

The mayor of Rosthern, Dennis Helmuth, welcomed the RJC students to town and shared about the town’s history during chapel time on Mon. Sept. 23. 

Sept. 25 Ryan Wood talked about persevering through hardships, like the apostle Paul did with his  ‘thorn in the flesh’, and introduced students to the inspiring story of Terry Fox.  RJC students will participate in a school wide Terry Fox run on Wed. Oct. 3.

On Thursday Sept. 26 students learned about trusting one another by leading each other through an obstacle course while blind-folded.  Students were randomly placed with a partner and each took turns leading and being lead.

Alejandra and Mikayla

Alexa

Hayley

Robert and Simon

On Friday Sept. 27 chapel coordinator Ryan Wood spoke on the chapel theme for the month: ‘Love is patient’, and Kathleen and Kenna lead in three camp songs.  

RJC Update Sep 24-Oct 1

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Sept 24, 4:00 pm - Boys' soccer game at RJC versus Se Se Wa Hum.

- Wednesday, Sept 25, 4:00 pm - Girls' Soccer game at St. Mary's, Prince Albert.

- Wednesday, Sept 25 - Boys' Soccer game at Maymont is CANCELLED.   If you know of anyone who might have been planning to travel to this game, please let them know that the game is cancelled.

- Thursday, Sept 26 - Football home game versus Spiritwood.  All home games are played at the Rosthern High School football field.

- Thursday, Sept 26, 4:00 pm - Boys' Soccer game at RJC versus Hepburn.

- Friday, Sept 27 - Lifetouch Photography will take school pictures at RJC.  Students will receive a proof package in early October.

- Friday & Saturday, Sept 27-28 - Golf Provincials at Goodsoil, SK.  Lyndsey Hildebrandt and Ashley Kowalczyk, who placed first and second respectively in the individual competition, and first overall in team competition at Golf Districts, are representing RJC as Central Valley Athletic Conference champions.  We wish them all the best at Provincials!

- Friday-Sunday, September 27-29 - FALL CHOIR WORKSHOP.  This weekend is our Open Choir Workshop.  It runs at the same time as the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra annual fall workshop held on the RJC campus.  These workshops end with a public performance together in the RJC gym on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pm.  Admission is by donation at the door, and everyone is welcome.  The choir workshop is open to all RJC students.  It is also Part 1 of auditions for Chorale.  If students are interested in auditioning for Chorale, they should to be at the workshop.

- Monday, Sept 30, 4:00 - Girls' Soccer game at RJC vs Valley Christian Academy.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- RJC ALUMNI VOLLEYBALL/SOCCER TOURNAMENT WEEKEND - Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5 - Come join in the fun as a participant or a spectator!  Volleyball and Soccer (Saturday only - meet in Rehearsal Hall at 10:00 and bring a white and dark t-shirt).  A delicious lunch sponsored by Alumni will be served between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Rehearsal Hall.  Email Denelda at deneldafast@hotmail.com to register for volleyball by September 30th or for information.  ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WELCOME!

- RJC OPEN HOUSE , Friday, October 4, 6:30 - 9:00 pm -  If you have younger family members or friends who would be interested in finding out more about RJC and its programs, and in being on campus during our Alumni Tournament Weekend, come out Friday evening to our open house.  In addition to the alumni volleyball games going on in the gymnasium, open house activities will include checking out the dorms, having a tour of the school, and watching some videos while sampling delicious goodies from the kitchen.  A question and answer time will follow directly after the video presentation.  Contact Valerie White (306 232-4222 or val@rjc.sk.ca) if you are interested in attending.  

- THANKSGIVING DESIGNATED WEEKEND - Friday to Monday, October 11-14 -  Our first designated weekend of the year is Thanksgiving.  Classes will be dismissed on Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 pm.  The dorms will close Thursday at 5:00 pm (no supper served), and re-open on Monday at 3:00 pm.  All students need to make arrangements to travel home or stay with family or friends for this weekend.    If you are able to help us out by inviting one of our international students to spend the weekend with your family, please let us know by calling the Deans' Office (306 232-5665) or the RJC Business Office (306 232-4222).

- RJC KIELKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER FUNDRAISER - Monday, October 21st at Bethany Manor (110 La Ronge Road, Saskatoon). There will be two seatings for supper - the first seating will be at 4:30 pm for Bethany residents and family/guests, and the second seating will be at 6:00 pm for everyone!  Admission is by donation, and the RJC Chorale will be performing.  Everyone is welcome.  If possible please RSVP to val@rjc.sk.ca or call 306-232-4222.   If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Valerie White or the RJC Office (val@rjc.sk.ca  or  office@rjc.sk.ca).  

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.

Spiritual Class Retreats 2013-14

Immediately following the Opening Program on Sunday September 15th each class left for their Spiritual Class Retreats.

Grade 10 Retreat

The grade 10 class left for a two day retreat to Christopher Lake, 90 minutes north of Rosthern.  The theme for the retreat was 'Risking New Beginnings'.  Besides exploring this theme through 4 sessions, time was spent relaxing, getting to know one another, and doing a variety of activities.  John and Cathy Ayres generously supplied their boat for Monday afternoon's activities on the water.  The weather was perfect for being on the water.  Special thanks to Duane Hearn for generously driving the boat all afternoon and to Pat Hildebrandt for helping out in the kitchen.

Jim and Joel lead the sessions for the retreats.  They used the story of Moses to explore the theme.  

Joel and Myrna lead the singing for the sessions.

The challenge course had the students working cooperatively to accomplish the many tasks.

Leaning on one another to get across the tightrope.

Plenty of time for game playing and just hanging out!

The helium stick.

Get Launched off the 'Blog'

Fun on the water!

And many times in the water!

The grade 10 class of 2013-14

Grade 11 Retreat - Camp Kinasao

The grade 11s went to Camp Kinasao for their retreat where they were challenged by Pastor Ben Pauls of Waldheim to recognize God's hand in all situations. Ben used the stories of the Apostle Peter, the Good Samaritan, and some current day stories to show how with God's help, good can come from what at first seems negative.

In their free time the 11s played many group games and even got a chance to enjoy the cool waters in the lake during a beautiful weather weekend.

Fun in the kayaks.

Bring it on!

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Lunch time!

The Grade 11 class of 2013-14

Grade 12 Retreat

This year's Grade 12 class retreat was at the Salvation Army Beaver Creek Camp, south of Saskatoon.  Patrick Preheim from Nutana Park Mennonite Church was our speaker, and he addressed the theme 'How to make the most of your Gr. 12 year' in a series of three sessions.  WIth the use of biblical and personal stories Patrick challenged the students to reconcile their past and dream for the future to make the most of their final year of high school    

Patrick Preheim

Kathleen and Kenna accompany the singing for the sessions.

Coffee house!

Daniel and Ben entertain the group with a hilarious rap.

Nature walk.

Ball game!

Exploring the theme.

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The grade 12 class of 2013-14.

RJC Opening Dedication Program - Sept 15th

RJC's Opening Dedication Program was held Sunday September 15th. The audience was filled with parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of RJC.  We appreciate their continued support.

Laura and Matt deliver their first address as the 2013-14 co-presidents.  

Geraldine Balzer Peters brings greeting from the RJC board.

Ryan presented last year's Governor General Bronze Medal Award and the General Proficiency Award to Nicole Brockman.  Nicole was unable to attend to accept both of her academic awards as she is away participating in CMU's South Africa Outtatown Program.  Congratulations Nicole!

'Holy, Holy, Holy Lord'

Christie shares her reasons for choosing RJC this year.  Christie is a  grade 10 student.

Josef shares his reflections of past years and hopes for his final year at RJC.  Josef is a 3rd year student.

Concert Choir performs ' He's the Lily of the Valley' with Gabby as soloist.

Carolene Funk shares her hopes for the year as her daughter Jenae is completing her second year at RJC.

William Buhler shares his hopes for RJC and especially his daughter Shenyce. Shenyce is a second year student in grade 11. 

Leah Pomedli was the lucky recipient of the iPad.  By meeting the early application date, Leah's name was entered into a draw for the iPad along with many other students.

Fun in the Sun - Fall Frolic

Enough is enough!  30+ degrees in the classroom is no fun!  Time to play hooky. The SRC and DC planned an afternoon of fun in the sun.  Student teams rotated through a variety of activities at the Valley Regional Park.  It was a great way to spend a hot afternoon!

Valley Regional Park

Hope and Shane try their hand at Can Jam.

Playground Fun

Slide Train!

Manny is safe at home!

Christie up for the snag.

Trissy playing it safe with a two hand catch.

Net Play

Logan in control.

Ladder Ball

Cousin Fun. . . Brett and Janelle give the zip line a try.

Did this end well?  Ask  Jake, Morgan or  Alyssa.