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On the Front Porch
Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association gearing up for start
by Wanda Smith
Time for a Turnaround God has given me a love for the south country of Saskatchewan. Born and raised in the heart of the prairies in the midst of a diverse agricultural landscape, I admire and respect those who are close to the land. The people of Saskatchewan have, in my opinion, some of the warmest, kindest, biggest hearts you’ll find anywhere. I see incredible amounts ingenuity, creativity, determination, compassion, adaptability and perseverance in the fabric of our society. Common sense runs deep. And you can’t find that everywhere... we Saskatchewanians know that! It is not long ago that our ancestors paid a great price to establish what we know today. We are truly blessed to be living in this region of Saskatchewan, Canada! My great-grandmother spent her first winter in Saskatchewan as a wife and mother in a makeshift shelter of an overturned flatbed hay wagon due to not getting a house built before winter set in. I just can’t even imagine how my family survived those months! It was test of the wills for sure. And I’m confident, leaning on God’s provision and protection. We can look over the years and be reminded of the hard times we’ve come through. I particularly remember when BSE hit. A devastating blow to the cattle producers Or more recently, the snow storm last September that crippled many farmers for the entire fall or the falling cattle prices in a volatile market while beef prices on the grocery store shelves are setting all-time records? Our friends and families are experiencing mental health struggles, heart attacks and suicides in an ever-increasing pressurized society of fear, doom and gloom. Can I be a beacon of hope for this region? I am carrying so much in my heart at this time. The cry of my heart is for righteousness to come forth. For hope to come forth. For justice to come forth. For peace and prosperity. For deliverance. For joy to come forth. God has given me such a deep love for the land and for those who live in the “Land of Living Skies.� There is a movement within the ekklesia (meaning the “legislative assembly� who have been given the spiritual keys of governmental authority in the Kingdom of God) that is growing and gathering to pray as Jesus has taught us to pray: “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.� The “ekklesia� has been given keys that will open doors in the Spirit realm that no man or demon can shut. We’ve been given keys that will shut doors that no man or demon can open. I like to refer to this body of believers as the sleeping giant that is waking up. The Word of God says “the fervent, effectual prayers of the righteous man availeth much.� To translate that, it means that prayer works! As we give ourselves to prayer, we will see the devastation, the doom and gloom around us begin to turn around! We will see restoration in our homes, our communities, our cities, our province and our nation. “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.� It’s time to get on our knees to pray, pray, pray! As we rise up to take our place of spiritual 60 Athabasca Street East authority, knowing who we are in Christ, we are going to 306-692-0533 see this regionRev. turn around! Sleeping giant, arise in Jesus’ Minister: Jim Tenford name! Hold onto hope and only believe! Music Director: Karen Purdy , 2017 May 14 TheSunday, views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Worship Service 10:30am the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this & Sunday School publication. th
St. Andrew’s United Church
New focus on field game this summer, beginning with series of camps at 1996 Summer Games park this week
Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express To say it’s been an interesting last couple of weeks for teer, with a long-term idea in place. the Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association is a bit of an under- “That way (parent volunteers) can be out there encourstatement. aging the social distancing aspect, but it’s also encourWith the provincial government reaching Phase 4 of the aging them to learn the game and show them it’s not as Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, a flurry of activity has tak- intimidating as someone might think at first,â€? Nidesh en place in order to cobble together a plan for the coming said. “Then that ensures having coaches and volunteers season – a plan that has finally come together in the last in future years. It’s a different way to look at it and try week after Phase 4.2 officially took hold. and promote the game within the city of Moose Jaw, too.â€? And things will be quite a bit different than what local Currently, the plan is to run the season until the end of fans are used to. August, but it remains up in the air the precise format Given the restrictions surrounding indoor gatherings and things will take. indoor contact sports, MJLAX has decided to go with Once registration numbers are finalized, competitive a field-exclusive program for the first time, and will be teams may be formed in the traditional 10-aside format, holding a series of camps beginning this Thursday at the in the ‘sevens’ version of the game or literally anything 1996 Summer Games Park, located on South Hill at 16th that works and gets a stick in players’ hands. Avenue Southwest and Coteau Street West. “You look over in Alberta, they’re putting in some “Unfortunately, the last couple of years our field program leagues that are 3-on-3 and things like that, kind of like has kind of fallen by the wayside, and for a long time a summer hockey league where you just get together and we’ve been known as a predominantly box association,â€? play with your buddies,â€? Nidesh said. “Then there’s talk MJLAX president Cody Nidesh said in explaining the of 4-on-4 and things like that. Every association has their decision. “With everything that’s been going on this year return to play template, and it’s up to each association for and the guidelines, it wasn’t until this week that we knew what they do. We all build our own thing according to the whether or not indoor facilities were going to open at template and guidelines.â€? all‌ So we actually shifted our focus into field lacrosse, For the moment, travel between communities is not albecause box is pretty much at a point where it’s going to lowed and plans are to keep everything in house, but be tough to do anything.â€? that could change at a moments notice if the government While plenty of details have to be ironed out, registration gives the go ahead. is currently open at the moosejawlax.com website. After “At the end of the day it’s exciting because we’re going the initial camp on July 9, play will continue Tuesdays to be able to offer the kids some kind of program where and Thursdays in 11-and-under and 13U from 6 p.m. to they can get the ball on their stick and have some fun,â€? 7:15 p.m., followed by the 15U and 18U divisions from Nidesh said. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. For more information and regular updates, be sure to Plans are also in place to run a U8 program depending keep an eye on the Moose Jaw Mustangs Lacrosse page on registration numbers and player interest. To that end, on Facebook and on their website at www.moosejawmusMJLAX is asking each registered family to offer a volun- tangslacrosse.ca.
Ross Wells Park getting into shape for season Miller Express members putting in time to get things ready as baseball season set to kick off
Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Miller Express might not have a Western Canadian Baseball League season to play – at least in real life – but that hasn’t kept the local crew from doing their part to get things in shape at their home field. Volunteers from the team have spent many an hour at Ross Wells Park getting things in shape for minor baseball and senior men’s baseball now that Phase 4 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan has taken full force and games are preparing to be played. Saturday, that crew included the likes of Express president Darryl Pisio, general manager Cory Olafson as well as fellow gameday volunteers James Gallo and Pete Iat- Moose Jaw Miller Express board member James Galridis, all of whom were doing some heavy lifting as grass lo (front), general manager Cory Olafson and team president Darryl Pisio were among a clean-up crew clippings and debris were hauled from the park. The park being open gave a handful of visitors a chance from the team working on Ross Wells Park on Saturto check things out, too – Blair Tweet was back home vis- day afternoon. iting family and made a visit to his old stomping grounds Be sure to keep an eye on MooseJawToday.com for his crew, including sons Dawson and Wyatt. plenty of baseball, fastball, soccer and every other Dawson is a Miller Express prospect, having played for sport as things finally kick into gear after the Spring of Team Manitoba in the 2018 Baseball Canada Cup, and COVID-19! launched a handful of pitches off the right field wall during an impromptu photo session.
NEW LOCATION
St. Barnabas
Traditional Anglican Parish Now worshipping at
60 Athabasca Street East 306-692-0533 Minister: Rev. Jim Tenford
Music Director: Karen Purdy • Choir Director: Jenna Nash During the month of July, 2020 For any emergencies please contact Rev. Tim Ellis of Zion United 306-692-3842
Sanctuary Services and Sunday School at St. Andrew's United have been cancelled until further notice.
E-mail: st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/StAndrewsUnitedChurchMooseJaw Website: http://standrewsmoosejaw.ca
27 Hochelaga St. W., Moose Jaw
The beautiful home of Central Lutheran Church Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:30 am (new time) Coffee & fellowship after the service For more information contact: Fr. Glenn Galenkamp, Rector 306-691-2715
All Are Welcome!
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