Good afternoon school. I am Hiyaan Jain from Grade 6 and I would like to welcome you all to this afternoon assembly.
Let’s start today’s assembly by remembering God whose blessings boost our energy to lead us through.
Kindly join us in singing the hymn: Jehovah Jireh
The scripture will be read by Hiyaan Jain
The story will be narrated by Husaina Master
Zysha Dalvi will take us through Thought for the day.
Batul Balasinorewala will lead us in prayer and Areebah Fatima will read Preamble.
Today’s Scripture reading is taken from the Second Epistle to Corinthians chapter 12 verse 9: And God said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
This is the Word of the Lord. (Thanks be to God)
Kindly be seated and listen to today’s short story
Poor Kim lost his left hand in a terrible accident. His parents could not console him. To cheer him up, his father made him join a Judo school.
Everyone wondered how a single-armed boy could learn Judo. He trained in Judo for about 8 months. He practiced nothing but a single stroke. He trained for all 8 months in mastering a single stroke.
The boy mastered the stroke and grew as nobody could excel in doing that particular stroke. The boy was picked by the master to compete in the national-level Judo championship tournament.
Everyone made fun of Kim and the master. How a one-handed boy could win a national championship?
Kim easily defeated his six contenders with his single stroke. He gradually moved to the semi-finals.
The final match began. The opponent was very strong and the boy could not counterattack him. The referee decided to halt the match, as the opponent could harm Kim severely. However, his master asked Kim to continue the match. Of course, with a huge effort, Kim won the match and the title. He had become the champion!
If the boy turned his weakness, the loss of his left hand into a massive success, why can’t we?
Thought for the day: “Every weakness contains within itself strength.”
Let us reflect upon ‘My grace is sufficient for thee. Come to Him without fear and without hesitation. Turn everything over to Him and let Him sort things out. He loves you more than you know and will set your feet on the right path.
Kindly compose yourself for the prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I thank you for the grace You have showered upon us during this weak time. Let this grace be sufficient to strengthen us and make us perfect.
I do come to you and lay down every burden before You. I give You my life, my hopes, my fears, my past, and my future. I surrender everything at Your feet.
We ask this prayer in the name of Jesus,
Amen.
Let us now say The Lord’s Prayer.
Kindly stand at attention when the Preamble is read.
Now let us sing the school song.
Thank you and have a wonderful day.