Congratulations are in order for Jon Coutts, recent grad of our seminary, who won a third place showing in “Ministry” magazine’s Ministerial Student Writing Contest. Contest winners can be found here. Jon was the only Canadian in the list. Unfortunately, the magazine did not publish the title of the article. If Jon is watching here, maybe you could let us know what the title of the article was.
A new blog
Word has been starting to filter out that I have started my own blog, and some have been asking for the URL. So for those interested, you can find my blog at http://dguretzki.wordpress.com. I’ve also added a link in the blogroll below. Be sure also to check out some of the other really good quality blogs there as well.
As before, if you are a Briercrest Seminary student or alumni and would like your blog advertised here, please send me an email at dguretzki “AT” briercrest.ca and I’ll add it to the blogroll.
Best,
David Guretzki
Update from Kang’s
Many of you will remember Joseph and Rosie Kang, who were students with us a few years ago. Joseph is working at JUST, a Chinese technical university. Here is a recent update from him that he has allowed me to post here:
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Love from China,
In my town the weather was quickly changed – a few days ago here was a very hot summer but now the cool wind of Fall blows.
Tomorrow a new semester will start with the welcome ceremony for freshmen in YUST. I am writing a prayer letter to you after a long time break… I am sorry…
Because of your concern and prayer for my family, we lived well in His grace. Rosie and I exercise everyday for strengthening one‘s bodies. I have a nose catarrh because of air pollution and I often snivel all day long. Pray for the recovery…
Rosie maintains her health by working every morning. She needs more strength for overcoming her arthritis and for struggling with Debbie everyday. Rachel became 12th grade and is doing her best to prepare SAT exam test while studying in an international school in Korea. Amy and Sally became 6th and 4th grade kids and now fairly grew. Here they have many friends and are happy everyday. Their hobby is reading books and I try to get English books for them, but here is very short of books for them – biography and novels.
Debbie is adjusting herself to preschool. She sometimes cried with her strong requests and it was a little hard for Rosie. Last winter Debbie had a surgery in her cleft but it did not good result. In coming winter we will bring her to hospital again. We knew that it was important to go to the best hospital for a cleft lip problem. Now she learns language but her pronunciation has problems. Pray for her treatment…
During the spring semester, I was so busy everyday. I spent my time to listen to others, to encourage deans of schools and directors of departments as the vice-president. It became more important for me to decide the directions of things than to do things accurately. I am lack of wisdom and experience. Pray for me…
Rosie spends her time to care three kids, to care wives of other faculty members, and to pray for the school with them. In the last summer, she was so busy with the hospitality of several visitor teams.
YUST still prepares the Pyungyang University of Science & Technology in North Korea. Pray for the opening of the school this year. We expect that He will use the school to teach students who will contribute to the North Korean society after united.
In the last July, about 100 professors from ten universities from Asia and Africa held the Pan-Asia Universities Association Conference in YUST. All universities have the aim to expand His kingdom through the university education overseas. Through the conference we all could see that the mission work was extending. I felt His sign for YUST, which is the eldest brother, to help the other schools, especially to care the several preparing team of universities. Pray for YUST to do well the work too.
Pray for me to learn serving others and to practice as a servant before a leader. I want to be a servant leader like Christ. I want to protect the miserable souls and to wipe their tears.
Rosie and I often talk with my daughters about our life in Canada, especially in Caronport. We miss the sincere friends and the land with 360 degrees of horizon. Bless you! Shalom!
Under the blue sky in China
Kang family – Joseph, Rosie, Rachel, Amy, Sally and Debbie
From Chapel and Student Life Team
Greetings fellow students of Briercrest Seminary!
We are excited about welcoming those of you who are new to our Seminary community, reconnecting with returning students and looking forward to how the Lord will work in our midst this year.
Whether on campus or off, you contribute to and give shape to the Seminary community as you participate in it.
Included below is some helpful information that can guide your participation in the coming weeks. Of particular note is the information on our Welcome and Kick Off below. If you are coming in for the Spiritual Formation class, we would invite you to come a day early and join with us.
First Seminary Chapel: On Thursday September 4th
11:15AM Seminary Chapel, Rm S113
“In seminary chapel, students, faculty and their families set aside time, space and themselves to worship the Triune God. Our gathering reflects the diversity of our educational community, as we worship in ways that creatively value both our differences and our unity as followers of Jesus. As God reveals himself, we often lament, find healing, and respond with thanksgiving and celebration.”
12:00 noon – Soup & bun lunch immediately following chapel in the same room. (Loonie/person). Families welcome.
Seminary Community Welcome and Kick off: Sunday, September 7th
New to Caronport Welcome & Introduction to Community life (for new students and their spouses, child care will be provided on-site) .
Time: 2:30 – 4:30PM
Location: Seminary Chapel, Rm S113
Come and meet with current members of our community (students, spouses, and faculty) and hear about their journeys at Briercrest Seminary.
Seminary Family Welcome & BBQ: Potluck BBQ and Fellowship Evening (new and returning students and their families)
Time: 5:30PM
Location: Besant Campground (West on Highway 1 – There is a $2/person or $5/car entrance fee at the campground)
We’ll meet at the Post Office at 5:15PM for car-pooling.
Returning students & staff : A-M bring a salad and N – Z bring a dessert. Burgers, Hot Dogs and Drinks will be provided. New students – You are not required to bring anything as we will be your hosts for the evening!
Monday Morning Coffee:
Classes break at 10:00AM for an opportunity where resident, returning and new students along with Faculty can enjoy fellowship and refreshments as we begin our week together.
Grace and Peace,
Clayton and Terry, representing the Chapel and Student Life Committee
