Enricher April 2018

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RICHER NEWS!

Volume 20 Issue 11

April 2018

Barrel Racing Jackpots Coming to Richer Get ready Richer as a group will be holding sanctioned Manitoba Barrel Racing Associations (MBRA) Jackpots every Wednesday starting May 30 until June 28 at the Dawson Trail Park. Plenty of space on the grandstands to bring the family out watch these riders compete for cash and points on the circuit.

If you are interested in competing, you must have MBRA Membership with you when registering. Toonie runs start 6:30 pm Jackpot to follow at 7:00 pm.

Save the Date

Craft Sale

Visit the Dawson Trail Museum this spring on May 5 as they present several amazing artisans in our gorgeous museum. Find the perfect gift for Mom or a special treat for yourself. Browse tables filled with beautiful yarn crafts, wood working and kids crafts. Up-cycled treasures, bath and beauty products and hand crafted jewellery. Also don’t forget all kinds of sweet treats including cookies, cakes, jams and other savoury treats. This will be an all hand crafted sale. Proceeds from the sale benefits the Dawson Trail Museum.

Richer Fireside Youth...

From Worry to Expectancy

open as the new kids asked questions about God. Tears rolled as one of the Youth accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior while some of the kids held hands and prayed For the past few months numbers together. From worry to expectancy have been down and it’s easy to lose and God comes through every time.

Youth will meet at the Richer School the focus of what we’re trying to do in the community-build friendships gym from 7-9 pm on Friday April 13 while helping Youth realize their po- and on Friday April 27. For more tential using Bible truths. So I decided info please call Michelle at 204 424to change my attitude from worry to 5216 or email richerfiresideyouth@ expectancy and in March we unex- gmail.com. pectedly had 4 new Youth join our Youth group! Not only did the new kids get to learn about Jesus dying The Richer Crib Club met on Tuesday, March 6, for their regular biweekly on the cross for our sins in our Easter tournament. We had a great turnout and some really good snacks. Rochelle lesson, but the discussion blew wide Anderson won the evening, with Dan Ross coming in second, and Laura West winning third place. Tracy Bell got the Booby prize, and then picked her own number for the 50/50! Way to go, girl!

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Thanks...

The Richer Museum committee would like to thank everyone who participated with the Walk of the Cross and the Way of the Cross on Good Friday.

From The Pastor’s Desk

your God (love God and obey him).

We humans try so often to have our own way and then try to “buy off” God with doing religious things. the community of Judah itself, as well These few words remind us that as outside forces threatening the na- God’s grace flows over us, calling us tion. He spoke eloquently against the into a personal relationship with God social sins of the people, crying out which motivates us to action, action against the oppression of the poor by which promote justice, freedom from the more fortunate, the weak by the oppression, merciful and charitable mighty. This has a seeming familiar acts, and love for all of God’s peoring to it.

We can hear him stressing that ethical behavior is really God’s basic command; practicing kindness, justice and equity is what it means to be the image of God on earth.

Micah saw that the people chose instead to hide behind empty religious rituals hoping to please God. But he knows what God wants most: repentance and humbling before Him. The prophet rebukes them, summing up in one sentence what all the prophets have been telling the people: Please God by doing justice (be fair and do what is right for other people); loving kindness (act with consideration towards others); walking humbly with

Wanting To Be Good And Nice

By Pastor Ben Funk It is still cold out there, yet I am in full preparation mode to have summer introduce itself again. Thinking about some unique activities that will contribute to a created memory in the bank of life. Off course there are always others that contribute to our lives to make it more entertaining and enjoyable. Planning a couple of bike trips with friends, take in a few community events. Looking forward to become reacquainted again with people in our wonderful community. There is a favourite verse that influences me to remain more intentionally focused on the more basic things in life. “You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you; Only to do justice and to love goodness (kindness) and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). This prophet, named Micah, lived in troubled times. There was oppression within

Hotel Presents Steak Fundraiser Donation to RCC

Richer Inn owner Kim Loewen presents a cheque to RCC President Laura Zimmerman.

The Richer Inn added another $600 donation to the Richer Community Club from the Saturday Chase the Ace Steak dinner fundraiser. Funds raised goes towards maintaining the Dawson Trail Park. The Richer Community Club is appreciative of the support it receives from local businesses.

ple. God’s revelation is not about restricting us needlessly with laws, but about transforming our hearts and minds until we can’t help but do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God. Until, in other words, we become more and more like Christ in our everyday lives.

Ben Funk is the Pastor at the Richer Fellowship Church.

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR! The Dawson Trail Museum committee will hold their monthly meeting on April 9 at 1 pm at the LUD hall.

The Richer Community Club meeting is Wednesday, April 11, 7:30 pm at the LUD Community Hall.

Saturday, April 14 and 28: Recycling Collection. 9:30 am - 12 noon. 1st stop Burnell’s Foods, 2nd Stop Richer Inn, 3rd stop Tibeauville, 4th stop Timberline, with the 5th stop at the Richer Husky where the recyclers will remain until noon. Recycling can also be dropped off in the recycling shed located in the Richer Husky parking lot at your convenience.

Young at Heart dinner and Dance – On Saturday, April 21 from 5 – 11 pm at the Young at Heart hall monthly Dinner & Dance. Cash bar at 5 pm, supper at 6 pm followed by Dance with live entertainment Mosaic. Cost $20. Contact to reserve ticket Irene at 204-422-5932 or Marie at 204-422-3052.

Local Métis Federation – On Thursday, April 26 from 7- 9 pm, at the LUD Hall by the Fire Hall. Come and discuss with us new information for our members especially for our seniors. We would like to hear from our members any concerns or information you may have.

Friday, April 27: Deadline for submissions for the May issue of the EnRicher.

Local Métis Federation – On Saturday, May 5 from 11 am – 3 pm at the Young at Heart Hall. Local Métis Federation and Regional MMF office will host and process Citizenship, Harvester, card replacement or card renewal. Cost $10.

All children must obtain their own membership card. Also processing, Métis Conservation Trust Fund stickers and Big Game Tag. Cost $25. Each Harvester must return used and unused past year’s tags, bring their harvester card with them and complete a questionnaire once at the hall concerning Big game hunt.

Cash only accepted at this hosted event.

Contac visit the MMF website for needed documents, mmf.mb.ca.doc.

Richer Community Club Chase the Ace! - Every Saturday at the Richer Inn from 5:30 - 7:45 pm. Tickets only $1 each.

Jackpot is growing! Door prizes on random Saturdays ranging from glassware to Jets tickets and jerseys! Bud, Spud and Steak Special and more! Check out and like Richer Community Club Facebook page for updates. LGA License #1392RF. Adult & Teen Challenge Concerned Persons Support Group - Join us Thursday

evenings at 7 pm, in the Richer Fellowship Church, 50 Southeast Drive. If you have a relationship with someone who has a life-controlling problem, join us for this nine-week Living Free course. Receive encouragement and support in a safe setting, and learn practical ways to best help your loved one. Contact Pastor Ben Funk at 204-326-2254 or phone the church at 204-422-5308.

Richer Recovery AA - Group meets Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 pm at LUD Hall in Richer. Contact Paul at 204-422-7673.

Monday Night Bingos - To raise funds for Stacey Pchajek Memorial Foundation Inc. The foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduating grades 8 and 12. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to be on premises and must play bingo. Doors Open at 5:30 pm at the Young at Heart Club. MGCC License # BI/BO4164. Contact Doreen Pchajek at 422-5243 or doreen@spmf.ca.

Youth Sport Drop In Sports Night Thursdays at the Richer School. Please see the ad in this issue for more details.

Paradise Squares Dance club has begun their new season at the Paradise Village Rec. Hall. Modern Square Dancing is fun and a great social activity. Dancing is Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9:30 pm. We dance until May. Couples and singles are welcome. For further info contact Larry at 204-422-5424 / Joy at 204-422-8080.

Richer Fellowship Church at 50 Southeast Drive service is Sundays at 10:30 am with Pastor Ben Funk. Everyone is welcome.

Save the Date

Rummage Sale at the Museum

On May 24, 25 & 26 the Dawson Trail Museum committee will hold their annual Spring Rummage Sale fund raiser indoor at the museum at 67 Dawson Road East.

Watch for hours next month. If you wish to donate items for the sale please contact Yvonne at 204-422-9369. All proceeds goes towards the Dawson Trail Museum renovations and maintenance.