It is time to Wake Up America — that is the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer, and I firmly believe that it is a most necessary day in our nation.
The Valparaiso YMCA is welcoming any and all neighbors to stop by between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday to talk to those at the prayer station, to ask for special prayers or just sit quietly in prayer. This is such a crucial time for our nation and to many it is most important to incorporate prayer into our lives as Judeo-Christian citizens.
The chosen scripture for this year’s Day of Prayer is from Isaiah 58: “Shout it out, do not hold back. Raise your voices like a trumpet.”
Our reverence to God is as personal as our prayers, and sharing with others on this day of prayer speaks volumes. While you are at the Y, take time to browse through the plant and gift sale, held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, to find a unique gift for your mom or yourself.
The Family Youth Service Bureau is continuing to offer special programs to help any and all parents, educators and social service personnel guide children.
On May 10, “Birds, Bees and the Talk” will be the subject of a program designed to provide helpful ideas and information on holistic, comprehensive sexuality and ways to incorporate language strategies to answer kids questions. It is a subject that is prevalent in society today and having our youngsters prepared and aware matters.
The program will be led by Jessica Steinburger, who is a sexuality educator at Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky. She has worked with diverse populations in Northwest Indiana and her topics include healthy relationships, openness and mutual respect, since sexuality is a lifelong aspect of being human.
Parents have always had difficulty talking to their children about the “birds and the bees,” and this session will help give information that will ease the squeamish feeling and discuss a most necessary topic with your kids. The program is free, but it is necessary to register, so please call 219-464-9585 or email [email protected] by May 9.
Excuse Bob Phelps, Porter County Career and Technical Education Center video and media studies instructor, if he seems a little puffed up these days.
You can blame his 36 students, who with his focused instruction had their program named the Television School of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters for the second year in a row and also were the receivers of the Indiana Department of Education’s Award for Excellence as the top career and technical education program in the state!
These students of today are tomorrows broadcasters, video producers, film editors and story writers and will be involved in every aspect of broadcasting and telecommunications.
At the recent Indiana Association of School Broadcaster awards, seven of Phelps’ students also won individual awards for their success: Kennedy Starcevich for Music Video, Rachel Diaz for Television Package, Sound Design, and Video Magazine, KT Wright for Television Package, Videography, 30 second Public Service Announcement, Johnny Newell for Short Film, Sam Miller for Cinematography, Gabby Dapkus for Television Copy writing and Ben Nielsen for Sound Design.
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When these young people graduate, they will already have college credits and a head start on becoming part of the world of broadcasting, thanks to an outstanding teacher. Congratulations to both Mr. Phelps and his students for being top-notch. You are my pet persons of the week.
What a beautiful evening at a beautiful place. Last Sunday, our Special Olympics athletes, age 16 and over, enjoyed their Spring Formal at the elegantly decorated Aberdeen Manor. It began by having pictures taken outdoors in their lovely setting, then on to the grand march, and followed by being served a delicious dinner by a lovely staff, and then dance, dance, dance.
No words can thank owner Denna Fyock and her marvelous staff for giving our athletes such a luxurious evening. Then add to that the super DJ and impersonator Quentin Flagg’s music, and the whole night was over the top!
It was a night to remember, and the joy of seeing our ladies and gentlemen decked out in their finest is a memory for everyone who was there. How very blessed we are to have such great people in our lives. God’s blessings to all, and I hope you have a great day because you deserve it. Thanks for reading. Fly your flag.
Lorrie Woycik is a freelance columnist for the Post-Tribune.