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24/01/2020(1 event)

International Day of Education


24/01/2020

Do you ever really reflect on education and what it means?  Today is a day set aside by the United Nations to focus on that.  So have a great day!

Here's a short video(1:30) that you might enjoy watching!

What do you think we can learn from it?

This one is really special too (2:07).  As you watch it, try to walk in the shoes of those who are shown.

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

all children are born with a curiosity to learn about their world.

Help us to nurture that curiosity so that it never wains.

Where education is denied, inspire and empower leaders and decision makers to make it available.

Where opportunities for education are ignored, touch the hearts of those who ignore it

that they might be inspired afresh to see its relevance.

Help educators to see education as a mission, a vocation, an opportunity to transform lives

And help us never to lose our sense of purpose

to make this world a place of peace and justice where love reigns supreme.

 

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  AMEN 

 

 

25/01/2020(1 event)

Chinese New Year


25/01/2020 01/01/1970

2020 is the Year of the Rat!

Here's a video (3:25) retelling the tale of the race which underpins the Chinese New Year! 

The Rat is the first of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Rat tricked the Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived at the finish line, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox, becoming first.

In Chinese culture, rats were seen as a sign of wealth and surplus. Because of their reproduction rate, married couples also prayed to them for children.

Rats are clever, quick thinkers; successful, but content with living a quiet and peaceful life.

The most recent Rat Years are: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948!   Check out with your family who fits into this category!

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY   (Here it is in a 1 minute video)

Loving God,

We thank you that, in all cultures,

the New Year means a chance for a fresh start and a new beginning. 

We pray especially for our Chinese brothers and sisters as they celebrate Chinese New Year. 

We pray for peace and love across the world and all cultures.

Help bring prosperity, hope and joy throughout this New Year for all who celebrate it.

 

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.  AMEN.

26/01/2020