This little story is well known in various formats but I like it as a reminder of what’s important...
The Mayonnaise Jar
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day is not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes'.
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 'Now', said the professor, as the laughter subsided. 'I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – God family, children, health, friends and favourite passions – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, car etc. The sand is everything else – the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first', he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So: pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.' One of the students raised her had and enquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'
Something to think about perhaps as you start these next months which will undoubtedly pose challenges on time and priorities. These are challenge areas for me too and my aim is certainly to try and keep the golf balls firmly in place – I hope you can as well.
Welcome to Semester Two - I suspect these next 15 weeks will fly by! Along with all our returning students, there are a number of new students onsite and by distance. Whichever category you fit into we're glad to have you with us.
TUESDAY 21st
Community Worship 11:15am-12pm
“Carey Dialogues”....a discussion between staff members on ‘What makes a good sermon?’ with an opportunity to interact.
Facilitated by Stephen Riddiough and Edmonds Namburi
After Dinner Mints @ lunch
Robyn Lewis: Robyn is Associate Pastor at Northpoint Baptist in New Plymouth with a focus on Adult Ministries. She completed a BAppTheol primarily via distance study and is a trained Spiritual Director. She has also recently completed treatment for cancer which she has battled for 12 months.
WEDNESDAY 22nd
Carey Prayer in the Chapel
12:40-1:00pm
Praying for the college, community, country and people. All welcome.
WELCOME TO SEMESTER TWO!
"Welcome to Semester 2!Your Student Association team is here to help you survive the next 12 weeks of classes, assignments, lunches and study so please let us know how we can help!" Laura Giddey’s (Student Convenor) email is, student.rep@carey.ac.nz Distance students feel free to come on-site for a class, worship, lunch!
HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
Pizza and Orientation for new students!
Monday 20 July 5:00-6:30pm in the dining room.
If you’re new to Carey and would like to talk with some students and staff and ask the various questions you have about this place, this is an opportunity to do so. We’ll provide the pizza for dinner—you simply come!
Coffee & Brownies
Wednesday 22 July @10:45am-11:15am in the dining room…have a break and come chat with others.
ACCESS TO BUILDINGS
Dining Room/Chapel (card access only)
8:30am-9:30pm Monday - Thursday
8:45am-5:00pm Friday
Lecture/Admin
Main entrance
8:30am-5pm is open access Mon—Fri.
No student access after 5pm.
Back entrance (card access only)
8:30am-9:30pm Monday-Thursday
8:30am-5:00pm Friday
Please use this entrance/exit for evening classes.
Fees for distance and onsite students are now due!
The access card has your photo on it and is multi-purpose, acting as your access, ID and library card. Please note: your fees need to be paid in full and we need your photo before you will receive this card.
Should you have any problems with your access card or if you lose it, please see Chris Lucas, situated off reception, or email her on chris.lucas@carey.ac.nz
SECURITY/LOCKERS
When on-site, please keep an eye on your valuables. Shared lockers for storage are available in the library and keys can be obtained from reception for $10.
Please also avoid leaving valuables in your vehicles.
@ THE LIBRARY
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am—6:30pm
Fridays: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am-2:30pm
What’s new @ your library?
· Library blog www.aysoncliffordlibrary.blogspot.com.Check the blog for new books, reviews and library notices.
· Library phobia?Book yourself for a free library instructions sessions.Maximum four at a time, two sessions and only ½ hour long. Starting the second week of the semester.
Sessions are held on every Monday 1pm and on Thursday 11am.
PLEASE HELP US OUT!
There is a sign-up board in the dining room this week to put your name to a duty of your choice. Please do enjoy the site but we would simply ask that you keep tidy the area that you are using and clean up the kitchen after you’ve used it. Thanks
UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Coffee and Food!!
Wednesday 22nd
10:45am-11:15am in the dining room.
Good coffee, good food.
Come interact with others over morning tea.
Maori Language Week!
27-31 July
Using Te Reo as part of everyday activities.
Art Week! 3-7 August
An opportunity to display your own creativity around the college and theme the usual activities around art.
Soccer Match! 7 August
Carey vs Laidlaw College
1:30pm at Laidlaw in Henderson
DIY Day! Tuesday 11 August
A morning of sports and games and just hanging out getting to know others! Rounded off with lunch!
PIGEON HOLES
These are located down the main corridor in alphabetical order of surname for on-site students. If your name is not there please see Lidy at reception. NB: Returning students, yours may have moved from its Semester One location!
Please also note that pigeon holes should be used only for Carey-related notices and communication with each other.
If you have a notice regarding an event, accommodation or job vacancy please pass this by reception before it goes on a noticeboard.
ART WEEK - 3-7 August 2009
An annual event when we can celebrate our own creativity.
Create a piece of art to display or bring in something you already have ... photography, painting, sculpture, etching, carving...you name it, there are plenty of options.
Plus...an arty week that includes worship focused around this theme, a guest artist to talk about his work, some prizes, and an opportunity to visit the art galleries of One Tree Hill College—and lots of time to ooh and aah at the talent of others.
Please bring your creation to Rachel’s office (off reception) with your name and the title of the work (if applicable) by Friday 31 July. We’ll have it ready for display around the college for Monday 3rd August.
RED LETTER COMMUNITIES
Friday 20 -Saturday 21 November
Friday 7pm—Saturday 5pm
Carey Baptist College
A conference sponsored by Alongsiders Trust and led by Mick Duncan—aimed at hearing the voices of some who work within our communities. See the sheet on the noticeboard for specifics on speakers.
For more information and to register email:mick@michaelduncan.org
SURVIVING CAREY STUDY
If you would be keen to talk with someone with regards to study skills and approaching tertiary level study, please feel free to connect directly with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Russell Thorp. (russell.thorp@carey.ac.nz; ph 09 526 6595 or see him in his office off reception).
CAREY VS LAIDLAW SOCCER
There are currently 14 people signed up for this match but it’d great to have some extras so we can sub on and off.
If you’re keen to take part in this ’friendly’ soccer match and have not yet put your name down be in! Please see Rachel.
Friday 7 August
Laidlaw College, Henderson
1:30pm; followed by afternoon tea
GMIM
‘Good Morning it’s Monday’ (GMIM) is produced every teaching week. From the 27th this will be produced electronically only and uploaded to ‘careyonline’. Please read this as it is a main way of communicating with you. If you wish to put a notice in this newsletter, please have it to Rachel by the Friday prior. (rachel.murray@carey.ac.nz)
BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE FREEDOM AND JUSTICE PETITION
This supports the aim of Religious Freedom and Justice for all people and was launched in 2007. The goal is 10,000 signatures. If you are interested in knowing more and would like to sign this electronically, go to www.bwanet.org and search for ’F&J Petition’.
CENTRE FOR INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
This week representatives from HCJB World Radio will be on-site. Take the opportunity to interact with them and find out more about the organisation.
RESULTS FROM SEMESTER ONE
Neroli has been off work unwell which has meant a delay in finalising these. She’ll have them sorted as quickly as she can.