CLASS: VIII A
Class Teacher: Mrs. Ashwini Pol
Good morning. Today’s assembly will be presented by students of class 8A. Our theme is “All creatures great and small.”
The Scripture Portion will be read by Diya Jain
The story will be narrated by Yuhvi Jain
The thought for the day will be given by Dhriti Mehta
The prayer will be recited by Aradhya Patankar
The news will be read by Hitansh Jain
The significance of the day will be read by Manas Joshte
Today’s Scripture portion is taken from the 1st book of Samuel-chapter 36, verse 6
“Your righteousness is like the great mountains; Your judgments are a great deep; O LORD, You preserve man and beast.”
This is the word of the Lord.
Short Story
You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
Michelle Grant trained a baby beaver named Timber to return to the wild. When she took him for swims in a pond, he’d come back to her kayak to snuggle and rub noses. One morning Timber didn’t return. Michelle scoured the pond for six hours before giving up. Weeks later she found a beaver skull. Assuming it was timber, she began to cry.
My soul ached for Michelle and Timber. I told myself, “ Snap out of it. He’s just a large, aquatic rodent.” But the truth is, I cared – and so does God. His love reaches high to the heavens and down to the smallest creature, part of the creation. He preserves “ both people and animals”, providing “ food for the cattle and for the young ravens”.
One day Michelle was kayaking in a neighbor’s pond and – surprise – there was Timber! He’d found a beaver family and was helping them raise two kits. He surfaced beside Michelle’s kayak. She smiled, “You look well. You have a beautiful family.” He cooed, splashed his tail, and swam to his new mom.
I love happy endings, especially my own! Jesus promised that as His Father feeds the birds, so He will supply whatever we need. Not one sparrow falls “to the ground outside your Father’s care…. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows”.
Thought for the day
“Don’t worry God is taking care of You….Even if it may seem you are all alone”.
Kindly join your hands as Aaradhya Patankar leads us in prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer.
Let us pray-Dear God, When life is overwhelming, I come to you. You were great enough to create the heavens and the earth. You were great enough to hold everything together. You are still great enough to hold my life together and take care of me. I will release my fear and anxiety and rest in the knowledge of who you are. This we ask in Lord Jesus’ name. Amen.
Let us continue with The Lord’s Prayer
The news headlines for today :
The significance for the day: Monday 20th June 2022
20th June – World Refugee Day ( International)
This day is observed annually on 20 June to raise awareness about the struggles that refugees face around the world. World Refugee Day also marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee.
3rd Sunday of June – World Father’s Day
It is observed every year on the third Sunday of June to commemorate fatherhood and appreciates all fathers for their support and contribution to society. In 2022, father’s Day falls on 20 June.
Kindly stand to attention for the Pledge followed by the National Anthem.
Thank you and have a blessed day ahead.