We built a house! (almost). More siding, a roof, interior walls and electrical wiring. Just a few more things to finish up. We’ve had great weather, no one has been sick, and work has been going pretty smoothly. Thankful for those (and many other) blessings.
We arrived at the site this morning to find our slab looking good (with a few puppy paw prints).
We jumped right into building walls, and after many bent nails, just a few sore fingers, and some excellent hammering practice, we had walls and rafters ready to go.
Raising the walls into place was inspiring, and made the hard work of building the foundation even more worthwhile.
Once we had the walls in place, we all worked to attach walls to foundation, rafters to walls, and siding to walls. Many nails were pounded in, a lot of energy was expended, and by the end of the day, we had what really looked like a house. And in addition to connecting the parts of the house, our team built connections.
We had a great time really connecting with the family – working together, sharing jokes with gestures, smiles and laughter. We are building a house, but we are also finding other ways to show Jesus’ love.
PACeS mission trip to Guatemala (in the town of San Raymundo) is going well!
We had safe flights on Monday, and all ten team members met up in the Houston airport for the final leg of the journey. We arrived in Guatemala City and cleared customs – after an hour long drive along 12 miles of dark, winding road, we arrived at our lodging.
After a few hours of sleep, we ate breakfast and headed to the site. It was located at the top of a winding hill/road. In a very tight space, some members prepped the ground and forms for concrete, while others started cutting lumber for the next day.
After a delicious lunch of burritos, Gatorade, and apples, it was time to pour the slab. All hands pitched in to supply the mixers with gravel, sand, water and cement.
Two and a half hot, tiring, muscle-burning hours later, we had a slab!
We cleaned up, said goodbye to the family and headed back to rest.
Tomorrow, the walls and roof!
Here are some photos of students who dressed up for Bible character day last week.
Can you guess who’s who?
A little late, but we did get some good pictures of the fellowship and activities at the PACeS Picnic in September!
It was good to spend some time in fellowship!
If you weren’t able to attend the Home Education meeting
(held on Monday, September 17th) but would still like to see the presentation/discussion,
Thanks to all who participated, and we look forward to meeting again on Monday, November 19th at 6:30 pm (MT).
Email Chris Dubyna if you need more information about how to attend.
I have attached the exam supervision expectations for Grades 9-12 here. Please let us know if you have any questions.
-Heidi Morehouse
This Sabbath Sept 8th we will having our annual PACeS Sabbath get-together.
This year we will be meeting in Lacombe at Casey’s Cabin on the campus of Burman University.
I have attached a link for directions below.
Please let me know if your family is planning to attend.
This will help us plan for the day. You can come for part of the day or all of it.
Details:
Please join us for a day of family fellowship outdoors. Casual/Comfortable dress is recommended. Bring your lawn chairs.
Tentative Schedule
10:30 am – Church Activities – Bring lawn chairs
12:30 pm -Haystack Potluck – Bring 2 or 3 haystack items to share with the group. Juice, paper plates, cutlery and, cups will be provided.
Afternoon -Visiting/Free Time/Hike etc.
Supper: -Hot dog Roast: Bring your own hot dogs, buns and roasting sticks. We will all eat together by the fire. Ketchup, mustard, relish, paper plates, cutlery, cups and, juice will be provided.
Vespers -After supper – we will have a short vespers program for anyone who is able to stay
Link for map/directions to Casey’s Cabin: https://goo.gl/maps/Hapu5hmorZU2
Welcome to the 2018-2019 School year. We are delighted that you have chosen to partner with us this year. Families enrolled with PACeS play a vital role in their child’s education and we are looking forward to working with you to ensure that your child(ren) has a successful and rewarding school year.
As you can see, our new website is up and running. The website needs to work for you and provide you with the information you need. Please take a look around and let us know what you think, we value your feedback.
For those of you who live closer to Lacombe, we will be having our annual Sabbath Program and picnic on Saturday, Sept 8th at Casey’s Cabin on the campus of Burman University. Details and directions will be sent out in another email and will be posted on the website.
As we start the school year we have many important dates for online training and parent meetings. Please take note of the schedule below. Zoom links will be emailed to you for each event.
If you have have questions about the beginning of the school year, please email the teachers or myself and we would be happy to answer any of your questions.
We are looking forward to a great year!
-Mrs. Morehouse
“Remember what you are taught and listen carefully to words of knowledge” – Proverbs 23:12 NCV
Kindergarten Important Dates: (kerry.sackett@pacescanada.org)
Sept 10: Online Training @ 1 pm (For Parents – attendance required)
Sept 12: Kindergarten Classes Begin
Grade 1-3 Important Dates: (kerry.sackett@pacescanada.org)
Sept 4: Gr. 1-3 @ 7 pm (for Parents – attendance required for either Sept 4 or 5)
Sept 5: Gr. 1-3 @ 11 am (for Parents – attendance required for either Sept 4 or 5)
Sept 6: 1-6 Classes Begin
Grade 4-6 Important Dates: (kelly.briere@pacescanada.org)
Sept 4: Gr. 4-6 @ 11 am(for Parents – attendance required for either Sept 4 or 5)
Sept 5: Gr. 4-6 @ 5:30 pm (for Parents – attendance required for either Sept 4 or 5)
Sept 6: 1-6 Classes Begin
Grade 7-8 Important Dates: (danielle.rochford@pacescanada.org)
Sept 4: Gr. 7-8 Beginning @ 9am (for Students – attendance required)
Sept 5: 7-12 Classes Begin
Sept 10: 7/8 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 pm – attendance required
Grade 9-12 Important Dates: (heidi.morehouse@pacescanada.org)
Sept 4: 9-12 Online Training
Gr. 9-12 @ 9 am to Noon (for Students – attendance required)
9:00 am – Mrs. Portillo
9:30 am – Mr. Okimi
10:00 am – Mrs. Willing
10:30 am – Mrs. Mac Donald
11:00 am – Mrs. Desjardins
11:30 am – Mr. Dubyna
Sept 5: 9-12 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 pm – attendance required for either Sept 5 or 6
Sept 6: 9-12 Parent Meeting@ 6:30 pm- attendance required for either Sept 5 or 6
Home Education/Shared Responsibility Important Dates: (heidi.morehouse@pacescanada.org)
Parent Meetings:
Sept 17 @ 6:30 pm
Nov 19@ 6:30 pm
Feb 11@ 6:30 pm
Apr 9@ 6:30 pm