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As a follower of Jesus, I can't afford to let anything distract me from the following list in 2021. Can you? -- 1. Worship (Picture taken in 1999 at a Doxa service in Abbotsford, BC, Canada) Daily worship makes me a better leader, husband, father, and generally a better person for others to be around. This is a choice. I can either choose to bow down and worship God in humility or not. This is best demonstrated in how I live my life out every day including my daily practices of Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship with other Believers, as opposed to what I say on camera or on a stage ( Romans 12:1-2 ).  When is the last time you bowed down, put your hands up in humble surrender, and cried out to God in unhindered and unashamed worship? - 2. Humility God shows favour to the humble. God also opposes the proud ( James 4:6 ). Humility is a defining characteristic of the Christians who have inspired and influenced me. The idea of an arrogant follower of Christ can't really be rec...

 

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”) ~ Matthew 1:23 This amazing promise of God has brought great comfort, peace, and strength over the past few months. Immanuel: God with us. We are not alone. God is with us. Fear not! Merry Christmas!! 🎄

Dear Fellow Canadians, I thank God every day that my parents chose Canada to be our home in 1977. Since that time when I was 4 years old, I have had countless opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to my community with the support of so many people. I have felt welcomed and encouraged by Canadians who trace their ethnic origins from all parts of the world. I have learned an important lesson while working as an educator: “Be true to your school!” It may sound cliche, but when played out in life it is incredibly powerful. Whenever I run into students and staff from the schools I have worked in, there is an instant loyalty, trust, and friendship. It may sound crazy, but it’s there. We are all Hawks! An Eagle is always an Eagle! Let’s go Timberwolves! In the same way that Eagles, Hawks, and Timberwolves (reference to school mascots) feel loyalty, trust, and friendship with others who attended their school, we are all Canadians and have a marvellous opportunity to look out fo...

MEI Middle School Principal - Press Release - December 3, 2020 Media Inquiries should be directed to Vijay Manuel, Head of MEI Schools Email: LPAULS@meischools.com Announcement MEI Schools has hired SEAN LAFOREST to the position of PRINCIPAL of MEI MIDDLE SCHOOL effective immediately. Sean was the unanimous choice of the Selection Committee and also unanimously approved by the Board of Directors. The school has now begun a search for candidates to be considered for the Vice Principal position vacated by Mr. LaForest. From Vijay Manuel, Head of MEI School s I am thrilled to be adding Sean LaForest to our leadership team at MEI Schools. Sean is passionate about student learning and success, is committed to staff health, and is a proven team player who will work well with both educational and operational leaders in our system. Most importantly, Sean lives out his faith in Jesus in a way that is authentic and inspiring for us all. About Sean LaForest Sean has served as a teacher in the Mi...

 

 

 

 

  IF YOU HEAR RUMOURS OF A COVID-19 CASE CONNECTED TO MEI: Please protect the privacy of the individual and stop the spread of information It’s not a ‘confirmed MEI case’ of COVID-19 until MEI hears from Fraser Health MEI will not be contacted, even for a confirmed case, if Fraser Health determines that the MEI community is not at risk due to the confirmed case Fraser Health engages contact-tracing to determine a timeline including: 1) The infectious period, 2) If anyone was in contact with the person during the infectious period, and 3) If the type of contact could have resulted in a spread of the virus As soon as MEI is contacted by Fraser Health, an early notification letter is sent to the MEI community

Just A Minute - November 3, 2020

MEI is one of the largest independent schools in British Columbia, Canada with just under 1600 students in attendance from Preschool to Grade 12 and at full capacity.  The school has passionate leaders, dedicated staff, a loyal alumni base, and many faithful community supporters. MEI has a strong tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Being a Christian school that was founded by Abbotsford's Mennonite churches in 1944, MEI proudly continues in that rich tradition today. Learn more about MEI by clicking on the links below. > MEI Schools > Follow MEI on Social Media Vijay Manuel is the Head of MEI Schools, and an alumnus of 1991. Vijay joined the MEI Team in February of 2016 following 20 years in the Abbotsford Public School District where he served as a teacher at Rick Hansen Secondary, Vice Principal at Robert Bateman Secondary, W.J. Mouat Secondary, and the Integrated Arts School, and as Principal at the Traditional Middle School. Vijay has also serve...