Good morning school.
We would like to begin our Scripture union assembly with the scripture portion read by Davis Raj Nadar , . the inspirational reading by Alex Sirsunder , the reflection by Keith Bhathena and the prayer by Sarah Mendonca.
THE SCRIPTURE READING
The scripture portion is taken from Deuteronomy chapter 32 verses 10 to 12
The Lord found Jacob in a desert land , he kept him as the apple of his eye. As an eagle stirreth up her nest , fluttereth over her young , spreadth around her wings , taketh them , beareth them on her wings . So the Lord alone did led him .
Isaiah 43: 2- When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you This is the word of the Lord .
THE INSPIRATIONAL READING: We have a Great, Big, Wonderful God.
Ninety feet above the floor of Norfork Botanical Garden , workers installed a webcam focussing on the nest of a family of bald eagle and online viewers were allowed to watch .
When the eggs hatched, mamma and dada eagle were attentive to their offspring , taking turns, hunting for food and guarding the nest . But one day when the eaglets still looked too small with tiny beaks , both parent seemed to be disappeared. Everyone was worried that some harm would happen to them. But to everyone’s astonishment , when the webcam operator enlarged the camera angle , there was the mamma eagle sitting on a nearby branch watching its eaglets with great concern .
The view of the forest heights of Virginia reminds us that our vision is limited. We see only a small part of the entire scene. As eagles carry their young ones, God carries His children. Despite how it may seem, the Lord “is not far from each one of us “. This is true even when we feel abandoned and forsaken, under his wings we can safely abide. Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, still we can trust God.
The God who cares for us was with us throughout the last academic year. When we faced difficult circumstances, fear caused us to wonder if God is aware of our situation. But God’s presence gave us the assurance that he cares deeply and is in control. His tracking of our lives will never fail.
Have faith in God to lead you every day ,one step at a time in the new academic year.
Reflection on the scripture portion:
When the Israelites were standing in front of the Red sea , they did not know where to keep their foot for the next step. They couldn’t go back because their enemies, the Egyptian army was chasing them. Their hearts melted and they were thinking they are going to die in their enemies’ hands . But God parted the Red sea and His children kept the next step on dry land. They crossed the Red sea and reached the other side safely. We may face difficult situations, challenges and may happen to pass through the waters, but God is going to be with us to part the Red sea and we will be able to pass through the waters. Trust Him. He is true to all His promises.
LET US PRAY
O Lord, our Heavenly Father, we thank and praise you for bringing us happily to the beginning of the new academic year.Lord we thank you for all the good things you have done to our school throughout the last academic year. You did not let us down in any of the situations our school faced in the last year.We worship you, we adore you and we glorify you for your unfailing love upon our school.Let your presence be with us throughout the new academic year.
Lord, we pray for our principal , vice principal ,the board members, administrators , teachers and students of our school . Bless each and every one of us.
Lord I commit our ICSE, IGCSE and ISC children who are writing their board exams into your mighty hands. Bless all of them O Lord .Let all of them pass with good marks. Be with us throughout this day.In Jesus’ most precious name I pray. Amen.
Let us continue with the Lord’s Prayer : Our Father…………..
Stand to attention for the school song . Thank you ! Have a blessed day.