“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." 1 Timothy 4: 7b-8
Studies show that regular exercise benefits your mind as well as your body. You look and feel better when you work out. But it has limited value compared to training yourself spiritually. Working hard at spiritual fitness will benefit you not only for the next 70 years or so but also for all eternity.
Have you given much thought to your spiritual workout routine? Here are some tips for your 'godliness training program":
Watch your diet - Be careful about what you feed your mind and make sure God's word is the staple of your diet.
Work hard - Just as jogging once a week isn't enough to keep you is shape physically, spending time time with God just once a week isn't enough to keep you in shape spiritually.
- Be willing
obey, even when it's hard. Set an example of godliness even when others look down on you. Exercise your faith.
FROM THE DESK OF TAMMY
As some of you may or may not know, we have been updating our office system to help streamline the workflow when processing family funding. Please pray with us that this project can be completed soon, it has been a big job and we are eager to have things up and running smoothly
There has been a bit of confusion regarding snacks for kids at the support group meetings and I would like to clarify that here. Due to the multiple and wide variety of allergies we are not able to feed children during the support group meeting. If your child requires a snack during the meeting time, you will be asked to remove the child from the class, feed them in the hallway under your supervision and then return them back to their room.
Mark your calendar for the Roots AGM on November 29th. This annual meeting gives families an opportunity to discuss Roots' financials and any other item that affects the community as a whole. In order to meet our quorum, we are required to have a minimum of 10% representation of families. In person meetings will be held in Calgary & Edmonton and there is the option to join via online as well. Details for locations, time, agenda for the evening and registration can be found on the Roots website. I look forward to seeing you there!
Many of you were wanting to join us at Theatre Calgary for A Christmas Carol, but we sold out within hours of releasing the event. Recently we were able to secure an additional 53 seats! Tickets will be available for only a short time, make sure to grab yours today!
We are in need of volunteers to help organize/plan fieldtrips for Calgary & Edmonton areas. If this is something that you are interested in helping out with, contact Tammy at tammye@rootshomeed.com.
AGM Report
Directory The following events will be posted on the Roots website within the next
One Pot Blackened Chicken
Ingredients
4 Chicken Breasts
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Lemon juiced
BlackeningSeasoning
2 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Onion Powder
1 tbsp Dried Thyme
1 tbsp Dried Oregano
2 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional- if you like heat
TomatoParmesanCreamSauce(optional)
1/4 cup Sundried Tomatoes removed from the oil and chopped
4 cloves Garlic minced
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (this is spicy)
1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup Chicken Stock
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Fresh Basil garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
In a bowl, combine all of the dry spices to create the blackened seasoning. Remove the chicken from the packaging and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Lightly coat each chicken breast in olive oil.
Generously season all sides of each chicken breast and set it aside.
Preheat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat on the stovetop (if not using a cast iron pan make sure you have a pan that can go from the stove to the oven).
Add 1 tbsp of the olive oil and let it preheat in the pan (do not let it get too hot so that it starts smoking) Place each chicken breast down into the skillet and let it cook for 3 minutes or until it easily lifts from the pan and can be flipped
Once you flip each chicken breast, turn off the stove and carefully transfer the pan into the oven for 15 minutes to finish cooking Use a thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing Add a little lemon juice over the top and enjoy Tomato Parmesan Cream Sauce
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest. Place the skillet back onto the heat and leave any drippings and seasoning in the pan.
Over medium-low heat, add in the chopped sundried tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Sauté a few minutes to develop the aromatic flavors in the spices.
Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream and continue to whisk over the heat for a few minutes to bring it up to temperature. Do not boil.
Once the liquid is hot, reduce the heat fully to low. Slowly add in the parmesan cheese and whisk well before adding more. Let the cheese melt and thicken the sauce.
Remove it from the heat and serve over the top of the sliced chicken. Garnish with basil if desired.
STUDENT CORNER
Lego Project
Look that! Sophia, grade 5, loves to do Lego Projects. She put something in mind and starts creating from scratch using all pieces of lego available in the house and her imagination.
This time she did a hospital, with baby nursery, surgery room and a lab (the doctors need a lab for a proper diagnosis, right?). She worked for 3 days to finish the four level building with a lot of incredilbe details. Well done!
If you have a lego lover or would like to share any of your own projects, please send your pictures to us (rootsnewsletter@proton.me).
Roots Youth Group Game Night
BOOKS AND CRANNIES
By Justine Baamann
Fall is upon us and that means Remembrance Day is just around the corner I thought I'd share some books from the library relating to some of the major conflicts that Canada has been involved in As a child, I can remember watching the veterans at the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Ottawa on TV.
I was always so intrigued by them and wished I could hear their stories There was often such strength and determination on their faces, even as the tears gathered in their eyes, while they remembered friends tha d h Slowly over the years, their bodies grew frailer, and their n
More than one million Canadians served in World War II al killed and 55,000 were wounded. Later, 33,000 fough According to Veteran Affairs Canada there are 5,880 vet Korean War with an average age of 96. This number grows
While we may not regularly have the privilege of spea veterans, we can read about experiences similar to their excellent fiction and non-fiction titles on this topic, rangi Flanders Fields" by John McCrae in WW I, to the "Journ series by Anne DeVries, describing occupied Holland durin
Enjoy reading and learning and as you see the poppi jackets this fall, remember these brave men and wom freedom.
CALGARY NOVEMBER 2024
Reimbursement Deadline
Soccer Registration Deadline
Pickeleball Registration Deadline
Library Hold Deadline
North Support Group
South Support Group NGL - Rainforest
EDMONTON NOVEMBER 2024
November Support Topic– Pearls & Diamonds (purity, honesty & wisdom)
How do we treat trials? Obstacles or opportunities? Our perspective affects more than just our own personal contentment. Our approach is observed by many watchful eyes, waiting to see if we really believe all Christ said.
EDMONTON
Dear Homeschool Families,
We’re so excited to invite your homeschool family/homeschool group to Farmfair International.
We’ve got a whole range of free agriculture education activities to enjoy! With 1000 head of cattle in one building, Farmfair is a unique experience.
Homeschool families are invited to come to the Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515-118 Avenue for two-hour sessions from Thursday afternoon (November 7) and all day Friday (November 8). Families are also welcome to visit on their own (no booking needed) on Saturday, November 9th.
A big part of the visit is to explore hands-on activities in Hall F, and hang out with the animals and dog demos in Hall E. Activities include
· Chicks hatching
· The petting zoo
· Corn grinding
· Creating art with fibre
· Drilling with hand drills
· Checking out agricultural careers and trying on the clothing they require
· Learning about beef breeds in Canada and in Mexico
· Building a model farm
· Crushing an oil seed
· Seed cleaning
· Identifying grains
· Making art with pulses
· Creating Mexican paper arts
· Examining a worm compost
Students will also go on a guided tour of the cattle barns where they may speak with a producer, visit the wash racks, identify purebred cattle breeds, and watch part of a cattle show! If you have questions, please contact Patty at pmilligan@exploreedmonton.com
