EnRicher November 2019

CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF RICHER NEWS!

Volume 22 Issue 6

November 2019

Halloween Parties in Richer

October 26th at the Richer Young at Hearts Club was the place to take part in Halloween activities! Families came out in the afternoon to kid’s party which included free entry, games and prizes, coloring activities, music, costume judging, treat bags and a canteen. The event was hosted by the Richer Community Club with volunteers leading the activities.

The evening social started at 9 pm and was hosted by the Richer Fire Department and Richer Community Club which also included costume judging. This year, just over $700 was raised at the social, including the portion won from the 50/50 that was

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10th Anniversary Calendar Photo Contest Submit your local photos for the 2020 Richer Community Calendar and you could win some cash! Photos can be from events, nature or other activities. Prizes for best photos will be: 1st - $50, 2nd - $30 and 3rd - $20. Your photo will also be displayed on one of the months in the calendar.

Email your photos to richercalendars@hotmail.com with a caption describing your photo.

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donated back, and all will be donated to the Richer Daycare.

Thank you to everyone who donated candy, the local businesses Burnells Food Plus, Richer Husky, Lagimodiere Restaurant (Richer Inn), and Timberline Restaurant who donated prizes for the social, the Richer Métis Local for their monetary donation for the kid’s prizes, One One Consultants for printing the posters, the volunteers who worked a shift or just jumped in to help out when needed for decorating, kids games, costume judging, hauling over supplies, or cleaning up. Last but not least - thank you to everyone who came out to support either event. We wouldn’t be able to put on these events without all the help and support.

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Christmas Hamper Drive The museum committee will continue to support the Christmas Basket drive for the needy in the town of Richer. We thank Accueil Kateri Centre for organizing and distributing the baskets for our area. If any one wishes to donates towards the Christmas Baskets please make cheque payable to Accueil Kateri Centre ,132 Central Ave, Ste Anne MB. R5H-1C3 or call 204-371-4984 for more information.

Seine River Services for Seniors Inc.

has many services that you can request. One of our services is mobility aids rental. If you or someone that you know is in need of a wheelchair, cane, walker or bathroom equipment, please contact the resource coordinator, Mélanie Brémaud at 204-424-5285 or labseinerss@gmail.com. Minimal rental fees apply.

From The Pastor’s Desk...

Awareness

By Pastor Ben Funk Most of the mail that comes to our homes is less than inspiring. It usually consists of loads of fliers, a bill or two, and on the rare occasion, an actual, good old fashioned letter. However, this past week one such delivered document really caught my attention - not the content so much but the envelope.

Emblazoned across the front in big letters was the two word phrase, “LAST CHANCE”. In slightly smaller but no less intimidating script under the first was the rather ominous statement “TERMINATION NOTICE”. Pretty scary stuff, to say the least. Fortunately it had nothing to do with my imminent demise or a legal judgment. Rather it was concerning my insurance on one of my vehicles that I was holding off on.

Now after a chuckle or two it got me to thinking about what the Bible has to say about our lives, and how volatile life can be. But it seems none of us may receive the notice of LAST CHANCE or even a TERMINATION NOTICE. However, we should have an awareness of life and how it shapes us, particularly in our spiritual journey to prepare us for life that does not end, but continues on into eternity with Jesus. The fast approaching season of Christmas speaks of that life, life of relationship with Jesus for all eternity, it is ours for the asking.

Speaking of Christmas; Richer Fellowship Church is again hosting a local CHRISTMAS BANQUET December 13th, 7pm. This celebratory event is open to all that would love to enjoy a good meal

and loads of interesting conversation around your table. For tickets please call the church office (1-204-422-5308) and leave a voice mail or call Paul at 1-204422-9774, or go to our Facebook page or our web page and contact us that way. The price per ticket is $15.00.

We would also like to extend an open invitation for you to attend Sunday worship with us at 50 Southeast Drive. Worship begins at 10:30am. We are continuing our journey through the Book of Nehemiah “Reconstruction Restoration”.

Wednesday even we are holding a special class on “Personal Confidence and Self-Image”. “We love Richer”.

Museum Board Remains Same On October 10th the Dawson Trail Museum held their annual AGM meeting at the Museum at 1 pm. All Directors and Councillors remains the same again for one more year. Our committee consists of: President: Yvonne Fontaine-Godard, re elected for a three year term, Vice President: Vacant, Secretary/Treasurer: Susan McEwen, Councillors Rachelle Laurin, Lynne Robson and Yolande Blair: was re elected for one year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the committee members for their hard work and support through out the year.

Memberships at now due for the 2020 so please call me to renew or become a member for a fee of $5.00 only. Call Yvonne at 204-422-9369.

RM Private Well Water Testing Day Fall 2019 RM Private Well Water Testing Days will take place on: Thursday, November 7th Drop off sample before 10:00 am Due to recent high waters, the SEINE-RAT RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT will be assisting residents with private well water testing for the presence of E. coli and coliform bacteria. The cost of private well water testing will be done at no charge. Each legal location is eligible for one sample per well.

Water sample bottles and application forms can be picked up in advance at the RM of Ste. Anne office, 395 Traverse Road. Water samples must be taken on the same day as the drop-off. Drop your water sample off at RM of Ste. Anne office prior to 10:00 am, along with your completed Chain of Custody and SRRCD Application forms.

Richer Fireside Youth...

The Final Verdict

Turning the Richer School gym into a court room was the perfect setting to teach Youth about justice-God’s way. The jury was assembled, the judge seated with gavel in hand, and the warden ready with a paper bag of 10 “Excuses”. Each Youth had to step up to the “Bench” and take a turn pulling out their excuse and reading it. The jury would then deliberate whether “Guilty!” or “Not Guilty!” but only the judge could pass the final verdict. The first excuse was read, “So what if I cheated on the test, the kid beside me cheats all the time.” The shouting match was on and different opinions flew. The judge slammed the gavel down, “Guilty!” The second excuse was read, “Hey, I haven’t killed anyone, I’m a good person.” Unanimously, the jury decided the verdict should be, “Not Guilty!” but again the judge’s gavel came down with a force, “Guilty!” Every single excuse

was read and every verdict so far was, “Guilty!” Tempers were actually flaring. The last piece of paper was unfolded and the girl with the temper wanted another try. She read, “God, I’m sorry. I can’t even lift up my eyes. I’m wrong.”

Romans 3:23 says, For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” The “Excuses” in the paper bag were really sins-our sins.

God is the Judge and we are all declared guilty and fall short of His righteous standards. We could never pay the price for our sin no matter how much we justify ourselves and think we’re good people. But there is good news for all of us! Jesus Christ not only paid for the “sins in the paper bag” but for every thought and intent of our hearts, taking our sins upon Himself, shedding His blood on the cross so we could inherit eternal life. All we have to do is admit we fall short by saying, “God, I’m

sorry. I can’t even lift up my eyes.

I’m wrong”. The Judge will read the Final verdict: “Forgiven.”

Youth 12-17 will meet Friday Nov. 1 and Friday Nov. 15 from

7-9 pm at the Richer School gymnasium. For more info please text Michelle at 204 371-8021, call 204 424-5216 or email richerfiresideyouth@gmail.com.

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR!

The Dawson Trail committee will hold their monthly meeting on November 12th at 1pm at the LUD Hall.

The Richer Community Club monthly meeting is Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 pm at the LUD Community Hall.

Saturday, November 9 and 23: Recycling Collection. 9:30 am - 12 noon. 1st stop Burnell’s, 2nd stop Richer Inn, 3rd stop Tibeauville, 4th stop Timberline, with the 5th stop at the Richer Husky where the recyclers will remain until noon. Recycling can also be dropped off in the recycling shed located in the Richer Husky parking lot at your convenience.

Young at Heart Dinner and Dance – On Saturday, November 16 from 5 – 11 pm at the Young at Heart hall monthly Dinner & Dance. Cash bar at 5 pm, supper at 6 pm followed

by Dance. Cost $20. Contact to reserve ticket Irene at 204422-5932 or Marie at 204-422-3052.

Friday, November 29: Deadline for submissions for the December issue of the EnRicher.

Monday Night Bingos - To raise funds for Stacey Pchajek Memorial Foundation Inc. The foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduating grades 8 and 12.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to be on premises and must play bingo. Doors Open at 5:30 pm at the Young at Heart Club. MGCC License # BI/BO4164. Contact Doreen Pchajek at 422-5243 or doreen@spmf.ca.

Richer Recovery AA - Group meets Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 pm at LUD Hall in Richer. Contact Paul at 204-422-7673.

Richer Fellowship Church at 50 Southeast Drive service is Sundays at 10:30 am with Pastor Ben Funk. Everyone is welcome.