The origins of this carol date to medieval times. The Latin verses were discovered in the mid 1800s by an English minister named John Mason Neale, who translated and wove them together to produce “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Neale is also the author of the carol, “Good King Wenceslas,” and the Palm Sunday hymn, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor.” Find out more about this poet, scholar, and director of a home for the elderly.
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Are you looking for Christian encourageme nt as you enter this Christmas season? MB Seminary has created a daily email that provides an uplifting spiritual reading and Scripture made especially for this Advent Christmas season.
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Overwhelmed with God’s creative brilliance, Folliot S. Pierpoint wrote this poem, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” He intended it primarily for Communion services in the Anglican Church, but when it jumped the Atlantic, it quickly became associated with the American Thanksgiving holiday. Find out more about this hymn!
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In this digital age, our online lives have become just as important as our physical ones. With October being Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month), it’s the perfect time to reflect on our cyber wellness and practice some much-needed self-care. Here are tips to help safeguard your digital well-being.Set boundariesPractice mindful scrolling
When it comes to online content, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Before engaging online, take a moment to reflect. Choose content that uplifts you, and guard your mental energy. And remember to never share sensitive, personal, or financial information online.
Clean up your digital clutter
Organize your digital life by decluttering your email. An organized inbox helps you find the information you need efficiently and easily. Don’t forget to protect your inbox with a unique and strong password to safeguard your sensitive information.
Stay in the know
Knowledge is a great defence against online scams. Test your knowledge of the latest scams, download a cyber security toolkit, learn what your bank won’t ask you online and sign up for the CBA’s fraud prevention newsletter on the CBA cyber safety website.
Back up your files
Backing up your digital files is like having insurance for your physical possessions. Create a regular backup schedule to safeguard your valuable photos and essential documents, protecting them from device failures and ransomware threats.
Talk with friends and family
Trusted friends and family can be invaluable allies in your cyber self-care journey. If you’re uncertain whether a text or email is a scam, don’t hesitate to ask for their help and to talk about cyber security with others.
ALL residents of Menno Place will have the opportunity to vote on site for the upcoming BC Provincial Election.
Long-term care residents will have a mobile voting team on site on the following dates (starting at 9:30am):
Menno Home Wednesday, October 9
Menno Hospital Thursday, October 10
Apartment residents will have a stationary voting poll in their building on the following dates (1:00pm – 4:00pm):
Primrose Gardens Friday, October 11
Terrace West & East Tuesday, October 15
Pavilion Wednesday, October 16
Posters have been placed around campus reminding residents of these details. Residents are reminded to bring along identification to cast their ballot.
We are grateful for the support of BC Elections in making on site voting a reality.
“My soul cried for deliverance, and God’s unlimited promises stood out like stars above me. But I wasn’t willing to pay the price.” The author of “Standing on the Promises,” Russell Kelso Carter, author was an athlete, educator, rancher, preacher, and physician. Find out more about his captivating testimony of surrender.
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Located in the Pavilion building, Apex Pharmacy specializes in working with the elderly and those who care for them. While residents in Menno Home & Hospital already receive the services of Apex Pharmacy, Menno Apartment residents can also experience the benefits and convenience of working with Apex’s on-site and experienced pharmacists. Apex provides prescriptions, consultations, specialized packaging, free delivery and more. Read more to find out how your loved one can benefit from their services!
Bring the whole family to Menno Place on Saturday, September 7th for a free afternoon of fun and games!
Cecil Frances Alexander wrote the hymn, “All Things Bright and Beautiful” as a song for children to explain the phrases and truths of the Christian faith expressed in the Apostles’ Creed. This series of hymns was published in 1848 in “Hymns for Little Children.” It became one of the most successful hymn-publishing projects in history, going through over one hundred editions.
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Bring the whole family to Menno Place on Saturday, September 7th for a free afternoon of fun and games!
