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Communion Bread Recipe

Ingredients Small (for individual/small group use) Large (for large group use) 1 Tbsp Water (less for white, all-purpose flour) 1/3 C Water 1 Tbsp Oil, overflowing 1/2 C Oil Pinch of salt 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/4 C Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 2 C Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (Recipe Source: Vicky Rutherford, YouTube) Method Preheat oven to 400°F.Mix together the first 3 ingredients in …

Words of Impact

When a celebratory or tragic situation occurs, the reactions vary. Everyone has a feeling or two on the topic, whether acknowledging disappointment or joy, committing to do better, or something in between. Large corporations may issue a public statement either with words, video, or silence to share their reaction to a current event. Going above and beyond, leaders are may …

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DIY Cake

Capturing baking ingredients, a photo meme hinted at soon-coming deliciousness. Eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, butter, sugar, and milk. The caption explained that in honor of the local IKEA manager’s celebration, they were being sent a cake. An unassembled cake in a DIY format. Do it yourself. IKEA, known for its ginormous showrooms featuring home furnishings, appliances, and décor, sell their products with …

Help Rebrand RRVJA

Now that Red River Valley Junior Academy has expanded to include grades K-12, it’s time to rebrand. All constituent members are invited to share their naming ideas through this brief survey.The survey closes on November 6, 2020. Take the survey online. Print survey & mail it to RRVJA. Scan QR code.

The Power of One

This week, the province of Manitoba released a graph depicting the reach of COVID-19. Within 12 days, one symptomatic person made 243 close contacts, resulting in 40 infections of the virus. All it takes is one. The power of one is, at times, overlooked. When one is overwhelmed to the point of near impossibility, we’re tempted to give up without making the slightest effort. After all, …

Don’t Forget to Remember

Unintentionally, we forget. We’ll remember a birthday or significant event in the weeks leading up to it, then forget the day of. How we felt (and maybe still feel) when hearing cruel insults can be replayed in our minds endlessly, yet we have to dig deep for an affirming compliment. We forget the countless times when God made us a …

God Knows

The stroller looked out of place. It sat alone outside a café, unattended. Perhaps the owner had taken their young baby in on this chilly day. Inside, a woman rocked side to side with impatience, willing the workers to fulfill her order with lightning speed. She was also nervous, constantly tugging up the top of her fully zipped jacket to ensure …

Like God Does

There has been an increase in sobering moments that remind us life is unfair. People are not treated equally and corruption is being exposed at an alarming rate in various systems that claim to be supportive of their communities. These reminders are often accompanied by questions: Why do I bother?Is this a waste of time?Who really cares?What’s the purpose?What’s the benefit?If God …

One by One

One by one, they accepted the invitation. Life had been more unsettled than usual, with each day bringing new surprises. Still, they were doing their best to live in the present. One by one, they were rounding the learning curve. Once upon a time, a prayer session would mean a physical gathering to kneel and hear words spoken aloud to God. Now, …

RRVJA Development Update

Red River Valley Junior Academy is sharing a development update in a letter to their constituents (members of all the Winnipeg Adventist churches). The school is also asking for special prayer on September 27, 2020, as they await a response with great potential for their future. Thank you for supporting RRVJA with your donations and your prayers.