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Love For Our Teachers

Love For Our Teachers

It’s June and the school year was almost over. As many youngsters and students were already thinking of their summer plans and eagerly anticipating the upcoming months of sleepovers, no homework, and fun in the sun, it’s easy to overlook the staff and teachers who took care of our children for the last ten months. However, this was not the case for the Church of Christ, Iglesia Ni Cristo, in Winnipeg, Ecclesiastical District of Central Canada. Church members organized a Teacher’s Appreciation Day for the teachers, workers and school trustees for the different school divisions in Metro Winnipeg.

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This was the very first event of its kind in this Region. And members from the Winnipeg congregations were eager to show their love and appreciation to the school teachers in attendance.

“Teachers were very important to me because they’ve allowed me to really change my community and help me shape my identity in a way where I can contribute,” says Renato Mamucud, from the Local Congregation of Winnipeg South who graduated with a Law degree from The University of Manitoba. “Teachers are one of the few kinds of people that kids see every day, that is a positive influence.”

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The event featured food and entertainment, including musical performances by the children and youth of the local congregations of Winnipeg. Certificates and flowers were also given to the many teachers in attendance to show the heartfelt appreciation and gratitude the brethren had for them.

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“It was just such a pleasure to be here! Just the fact that the kids wanted to include us in the event, it’s just very humbling!” says Lauree Kopetsky, a high school teacher from St. James Collegiate in Winnipeg.

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When asked about his experience at the event, high school teacher Steve Halbert responded: “To be part of this was just very flattering, greatly appreciated. We had so many kids that come from families that are members of the Church. We are just very happy to be part of the festivities!”

Contributed by: Jeb Javier, Winnipeg, Canada

Posted in Events, Giving in ActionTagged Canada, Do Good, incgiving, Kindness, Manitoba, Teacher Appreciation Day, Winnipeg

In Focus: Children from Mountain View, California Honor Heroes of Their Youth

In Focus: Children from Mountain View, California Honor Heroes of Their Youth

On an early Saturday morning, families from the Local Congregation of Mountain View woke up feeling excited. One of the many projects launched by the INC Giving Project was being held in the region today – Teacher Appreciation Day.

Members of the congregation arrived at the chapel early to prepare for this eventful occasion. Tables were set, chairs were standing and food was cooking as the invited educators entered the function hall.

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The program started with a prayer led by Brother Ernel Cabanero, and the performances started. Brother Lee Quiruz introduced me to recite a poem written by officers in the local congregation.

The poem, called “Heroes of Our Youth,” explained how grateful we are to have our teachers to help us as we grow up. A video presentation was then shown, starring the children in the Local Congregation of Mountain View. Much laughter and cheers erupted from the crowd, as the children’s answers were heartfelt and humorous.

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Afterwards, the Children’s Worship Service officers performed a song, titled “We’re INC for Life”. The energetic song explained the faith we believed in; even though the performers were young, they took a pledge to stay members of the Church Of Christ until the end of their lives.

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The program then ended with closing remarks from Minister of the Gospel Brother Keith Otero. He explained that the teachers were considered “secondary parents” in the students’ lives. A prayer was then held afterwards by Brother John Lally, to thank God for the success of the event, and all the more for the success of the educators to continue making a positive impact in the lives of the youth.

The teachers were generously given literature from the Church, and school supplies to use in the school year and for the years to come. An interactive photo booth gave an opportunity for students to take pictures with their respective teachers. It was truly a wondrous occasion.

My very own teacher, Mrs. Marcy Deptuch, came to the event. She was my English and History teacher from the last school year. I invited her because I thought she needed to be recognized as an exemplary teacher.

I guess you can say, “Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it.”  Proverbs 3:27 TEV.

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Contributed By: Sister Lorraine Alexis Masangkay – Local Congregation of Mountain View, Calif. Ecclesiastical District of Northern California

Posted in Events, Giving in ActionTagged Educators, incgiving, Kindness, Mountain View, Teacher Appreciation DayLeave a Comment on In Focus: Children from Mountain View, California Honor Heroes of Their Youth
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