CLASS 7B
Class Teacher: Ms. Brenda Mendonca
Good morning Respected Principal, Vice Principal, teachers, and my dear friends. Today’s assembly is conducted by class 7B. The theme for our assembly is Generosity.
The scripture portion will be read by Naqiya Chhil.
The story will be narrated by Thea Kathawala, Maria Shaikh, and Parth Sawant.
The thought for the day will be said by Murtaza Jannati.
And the prayer will be made by Zainab Jetpurwala.
The news will be read by Aarya Gosavi.
The significance of the day will be read by Aarna Jain.
And The Preamble will be read by Sufiyan Khandwani.
Scripture portion:
The scripture reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles chapter 4 Verses 32 – 35.
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power, the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all, that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales, and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
The word of the Lord.
Story:
It was early morning.
Mr. Khanna was getting ready for his office when His wife asked him.
Wife: “Dear should I give our maid Rs. 500 as a bonus? Our maid is planning to visit her Grand Daughter today, tomorrow is her Grand Daughter’s birthday, so she is going to spend time with her and celebrate her birthday.”
Mr. Khanna: “Ok, but why give a bonus?
Wife: “Well, She is hardly able to manage her expenses and she is visiting her Grand Daughter, so I felt this little bonus could be of some help to her”.
Mr. Khanna: “Oh dear, I feel you are getting too sensitive and worrying too much”. And what about our expenses?
Wife: “Don’t Worry, I will cancel our plan to go out and have a pizza this weekend, that way we can give her extra Rs. 500 as a bonus”.
Mr. Khanna: “Well, do as you feel, if you are willing to let go of the delicious pizza, it’s fine”.
After a couple of days, the maid returned and was cleaning the floor.
Mr. Khanna was sitting on his chair.
Mr. Khanna: “Did you enjoy a good time with your Grand Daughter?”
The Maid “Yes Sir, I enjoyed it a lot, I am grateful for the bonus you gave me. I spent it all.
Mr. Khanna: “Oh really! How did you spend Rs 500 so quickly?”
The Maid: “For Rs. 150, I bought a Dress for my Grand Daughter, bought sweets for Rs. 50, and Paid Rs. 100 for Bus Tickets, bought bangles for Rs. 50 for my daughter, for my son-in-law I bought a belt for Rs. 50 and last Rs. 100, I gave to my Grand Daughter to purchase pencils and books for her school”.
Mr. Khanna was surprised. He started thinking about the 6 slices of pizza. Each slice started hitting his mind. He started comparing the cost of the pizza with his maid’s expense. He was lost in thoughts that how she bought something for everyone in her family and spent quality time with them for her Grand Daughter’s birthday. He realized something that day.
Reflection: We have the right to do what makes us happy and spend our hard-earned money as we like for our happiness. But, if we use our hard-earned money to do something of a greater good for someone by following the above story it can make a big difference in their lives. You may not be obligated to do so, but your little goodwill can light up someone’s life in many ways.
Thought for the Day:
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
Let us pray:
Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to seek reward, except that of knowing that I do your will. Amen.
Let us continue with The Lord’s prayer….
Today’s News headlines……
Significance of the day:
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated on 1 July every year in India. The day is important as it acknowledges the important contribution of doctors and physicians and thanks to them for their relentless service to humanity. The day also marks the birth as well as the death anniversary of renowned physician and West Bengal’s second Chief Minister, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Preamble:
We, the people of India,
having solemnly resolved to constitute India
into a sovereign socialist secular democratic
REPUBLIC and to secure all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic, and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and
the unity and integrity of the Nation;
in our constituent assembly this 26th day of
November 1949, do hereby adopt, enact and give
to ourselves this constitution.
National anthem: Kindly stand to attention for the National Anthem.