Cornerstone Christian School holding concert at Zion United on June 8

Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Cornerstone Christian School (CCS) is holding their annual spring concert at Zion United Church on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. to show off the repertoire the school’s choir and vocal jazz students have been working on since January.

“We have an annual Christmas concert and spring concert every year, and those are always very well received by the community and Cornerstone families,” said Josh Carley, CCS’ choir director, conductor, and accompanying pianist. “Our guests will be in for a very upbeat and inspirational concert. It’s a great way to commemorate the choir’s hard work throughout the year. There is no charge to attend, but donations to the music program are always appreciated.”

CCS is one of two associate schools in the Prairie South School Division (PSSD). It was established for faith-based reasons in 1993 and became an associate school in 1997. It enrolls students from kindergarten all the way through grade 12. As an associate school, CCS follows PSSD policies and procedures, including following provincial curriculum policy and programs, and employs only professional A-certified teachers who are full members of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF).

“So, the concert choir is Cornerstone’s Grade 7-12 main choir,” Carley said. “We rehearse three times a week at noon. There are 28 students currently in the choir.”

The choir has been rehearsing for the spring concert since January and has prepared a lineup from several different genres — gospel, rock, world, R&B, and classical. A graduating member of the choir, Krischan Voelk, plays cajon for the group.

“We also have the vocal jazz group which runs from January to June,” Carley added. “The vocal jazz students will be performing a variety of music including jazz, pop, ’80s rock, and gospel.”

Admission to the concert is free and all members of the community are welcome. There will be a donation basket available during the concert for anyone wanting to support the CCS music programs.

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

Vindicate

The other day I accused Patti of putting something away but not in the correct place. I couldn’t find it at all. So, it must have been her. Then, it came to me that I had put it in a different place that would be easier to find, so I thought. She was vindicated. Now, I guess I must pay a penalty for a false accusation.

Vindicate comes from a form of the Latin verb vindicare, meaning “to set free, avenge, or lay claim to.” Vindicare is derived from the Latin noun vindex, meaning a claimant or avenger. From this Latin root come the words avenge, revenge, vengeance, vendetta, and vindictive.

Vindicate usually means to free from allegation or blame. It may refer to things as well as persons that have been subjected to critical attack or imputation of guilt, weakness, or folly. And it implies a clearing affected by proving the unfairness of such criticism or blame. As I discovered, but not necessarily quick to admit, it was my fault the thing was missing, and not Patti’s blunder.

Vindicate can also mean to provide justification or defence for someone. Psalm 26 says, “Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.” (Psalm 26:1) Since the writer has believed without hesitation and walked in honesty, God should defend him and support him against any opposition.

The prophet wrote, “He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.” (Isaiah 50:8) The Lord will defend His people, to protect them from attack or encroachment. God will avenge His own.

In the 16th century vindicate was used in the sense of freeing or delivering from a place or a peril. A damsel in distress would be vindicated by the valiant knight. She would be freed from her prison or captor. To use the word vindicate as “to obtain freedom” has become obsolete in English. Now the word implies some sort of justice being provided with the freedom given or received.

When someone is vindicated from a charge, they are absolved, exonerated, acquitted, or exculpated. Exculpate implies a clearing from blame or fault, often in small matters. She is exculpating herself from the charge of overenthusiasm. Acquit entails a formal decision for freedom with respect to a charge. The jury voted to acquit the defendant. Exonerate involves a complete clearance from an accusation or charge and from any suspicion of blame or guilt. The politician was exonerated by the investigation.

Absolve implies a release from an obligation that binds the conscience or release from the consequences of disobeying the law or committing a sin. The priest absolved the penitent person.

Vindicate can also mean to uphold a true, right, or just cause. It is like maintain, assert, defend, or justify, with slight variations depending on context. Maintain stresses firmness of conviction. He steadfastly maintained his innocence despite overwhelming evidence. A determination to make others accept one’s claim is to assert. She asserted her rights. Defend implies rightness in the face of attack or criticism. The member of parliament defended her voting record in the face of criticism. Justify entails showing to be right by appeal to a standard or to a precedent. The abuse was used to justify police intervention. Whereas vindicate indicates successfully upholding the right. His success vindicated our faith in him.

Patti was vindicated from my accusations since she did not misplace the object I was seeking, as I seemed to have been the last to use it. However, I feel I should be vindicated because of the rusting steel trap of my mind, deteriorating due to no fault of my own.

Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage.

John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot confirm that all words will be used.

The Moose Jaw Art Guild hosts “Collection of Creativity” exhibit at the Cultural Centre

The Moose Jaw Art Guild is hosting an exhibition focused on fostering creativity, named the “Collection of Creativity,” at the Cultural Centre between May 24 and June 5

If you are looking for something to do downtown, and would like to engage your creativity, then stop by the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre between now and June 5th and check out the Moose Jaw Art Guild’s latest visual art display.

The current display, “Collection of Creativity,” features 15 local artists and 20 pieces of art. These works range from acrylic paint to weaving and highlight local talent and creative expression.

“The theme of the exhibition, ‘Collection of Creativity,’ was chosen by our membership at a guild business meeting. We designed it to be open-ended to better express our current diversity of interests,” explains Patrick Hall, Vice President of the Moose Jaw Art Guild. “In the past, we have had specific themes such as the ‘Sunflower’ exhibition in support of the Ukrainian people.”

Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express / Moose Jaw Today.com this, one can gain the inspiration needed to express yourself and visual art is an ideal medium for this expression.

“Visual Art is part of the way we communicate. In mankind’s early history there were also magical beliefs associated with painting prey on cave walls,” explains Hall.

“Bison Valley Near Banff” by Grace Popyuk. Acrylic on canvas. Not for sale. “We have visited the mountains in Alberta nearly every year for a vacation. Now bison are being introduced to build herds back up for future generations. I find this totally inspiring for my art and for the future of bison herds in Canada.” Photo by: Aaron Walker

As the theme of the exhibit implies, one of the key features of visual art is to foster creativity.

Creativity can be nurtured through one’s subjective interpretation of a work, finding hidden meanings and symbolism, and can help open your mind to new ways of thinking and seeing the world.

“Visual Art can teach us how to see and observe,” says Hall. “For example, we use linear perspective to portray distance like railway tracks converging in the distance. As well, there is atmospheric perspective that lightens and simplifies objects in the distance. Objects closer to us are warmer, deeper in colour and detail.”

Artists are encouraged to communicate through any visual art form that “captures your interest and fires your artistic expression,” as their website states. “Our common bond is an appreciation of art and a desire to express ourselves through the creation of original art.”

The Women’s Art Association of Saskatchewan was originally founded in 1928 as a community organization for women. In 1949, ten Moose Jaw women from this group moved to establish the Moose Jaw Fine Art Guild, and it changed its name to the current Moose Jaw Art Guild in 1984. Today the guild is open to anyone who has

“Naturally Blue” by Roxanne Chesney. Acrylic with drywall compound for texture. Price: $250. “This artwork is about using an unnatural color in a natural setting. Are there blue trees in nature? Maybe. It’s exciting to paint outside the box!” an interest in and appreciation for art.

The Moose Jaw Art Guild holds exhibitions, art classes, workshops, and is involved in the wider community through painting murals and high school bursaries.

“We award a bursary to one grade nine student in every City [of Moose Jaw] high school,” Hall explains.

If any of these works stand out to you and offer personal inspiration, select pieces are available to purchase by contacting the Moose Jaw Art Guild.

If you would like more information or to join the Moose Jaw Art Guild, they can be reached through their website at https:// mjartguild.wixsite.com/moosejaw, or by email at mjartguild@hotmail.com. Patrick Hall can be reached at patrick.hall@sasktel.com.

“Hoi An” by Tim Greig. Acrylic on canvas. Price: $750. “As a new citizen of Moose Jaw and new member of the Art Guild, I look forward to engaging with the art community here.” “The photo reference for my painting ‘Hoi An’ was shared by my daughter, Taryn, who travelled extensively in Southeast Asia in her year between university and full-time employment. Known for its architecture, Hoi An was a prominent trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries.”

Photo by: Aaron Walker

Artistic expression is known to help alleviate depression, anxiety, and stress. This is due to the way one’s creative faculties are engaged, and they can draw on positivity to find creative solutions and self-expression.

“When we look at the visual art of today, it can give us a happy feeling because of the colours and shapes of a lake, a sunset, or an abstract idea. Harmony makes us feel good. On the other hand, we can be jolted. Visual themes can create empathy in us, move us to act to make a better world.”

Everybody can benefit from art, even those who are not well versed in it. By immersing yourself in an art display such as

“Presence of Life” by Sara Robinchaud. Acrylic on canvas. Price: $125. “Sara Robichaud (SaRobi) was born in the interior mountains of British Columbia and lived on the west coast before moving to Moose Jaw. Her work expresses her deep connection and love for the natural world.” “Her paintings celebrate the beauty she sees everywhere and record her personal experiences.”

The mission of the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre involves them providing a destination for artists and allowing patrons to enjoy the “greatest possible variety of experiences,” according to their website.

For more information on the exhibit, the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre can be reached at 306-693-4700.

Be sure to attend the Artist’s Reception taking place on June 10, 2023, at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre located at 217 Main Street North. All members of the public are invited to attend and get to know the artists behind these works.

This exhibit is showing at the Cultural Centre between May 24th and June 5th, 2023. Admission is free and all members of the public are welcome to attend.

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56 CRV2 <+++ Minari ('20) Han Ye-ri , Steven Yeun. Just Like (:50) And Just Like That... (:35) Just Like

57 CRV3 (:20) The Office (:45) The Office (:10) Law "Deep Vote" Billions "Chickentown" The First Lady "Rift"

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47 AMC (5:15) <+++ The Green Mile ('99) Tom Hanks. (:15) <++ Young Guns ('88) Emilio Estevez.

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47 AMC <+++ The Matrix Reloaded ('03) Laurence Fishburne, Keanu Reeves Fear the Walking "Odessa"

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57 CRV3 (:20) The Office (:45) The Office (:10) Law & Order Billions "Overton Window" The First "Victory Dance"

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