Christian holiday handbook 2011

Creating a holiday schedule that is inclusive of multiple beliefs can be tricky. Case in point: In March , the Burlington Vt. School Board in Burlington voted to add a Muslim holiday and a Jewish holy day to its school calendar in an effort to maximize student attendance. It took just a few months for representatives of the Hindu community to suggest that the school district add Diwali, the holiest of Hindu holidays, to the list, according to news reports.

To meet the needs of all employees, experts suggest, holiday policies should be fair and flexible. Another approach, according to Henley, is to allow each employee a specified number of floating holidays most commonly two to four to use at their own discretion.

Before designing or changing holiday policies, employers need to evaluate organizational and employee needs. Such policies should leave room for flexibility to accommodate varying levels of religious observance. So what should employers do when their holiday policy is tied to government-designated holiday closings? There should be give and take with each hire. Schaffer appreciates that her employer—a firm that represents radio stations—respects her needs.

Real adults respect one another. We were staying in Torremolinos at Casa Nesca a holiday home, run by an ex-patriot. It was located on the outskirts of Torremolinos up in the hills and well away from the tourist areas which was ideal for us. We had booked our 10 day holiday through the Christian Holiday Handbook — a publication that allowed Christians across the world to advertise their holiday homes.

We arrived to a surprise. It was nice to catch up with them, I had been in the same Home Group many years before. A great place to relax!

There was the opportunity to have shared meals on site cooked by our hostess. Matt loved playing in the garden and looked great in a floppy hat. He enjoyed meeting the other guests and was fascinated by the guitar which one girl played. We also had great fun in the pool which was a great place to relax and Matt had armbands which kept him safe.

Our hire car enabled us to travel and take in some of the sites of Andalusia. One of our trips was to La Alhambra, near Granada. This is a Moorish City — dating back to a time when this part of Spain was under the influence of the Moslems. This was a fabulous place — unfortunately we never got to go to the Palace — as sunset was approaching and the queues were long. This is definitely a place I would like to visit again. Nearer to Torremolinos was the neighbouring town of Benalmadena — we visited several times — it being quieter than Torremolinos.

Vincent H. This was followed by a round of competition in which NSS Units voiced their concerns and suggested remedial measures on various social issues in the form of presentations and narrations. The day ended with a variety programme which comprised dances, songs, skits and multi-varied cultural items.

Fifteen Programme Officers attended the Training Programme. Programme Coordinator, Dr. College, Shillong on 5th June Umshyrpi College, Shillong at Kyrdemkulai village, from 15th — 21st December, A number of activities and construction works have been completed such as the construction of a two-room primary school at Lawbyrwa , water reservoir at Laitkor , rain water harvesting plant and the construction of 12 smokeless Chullas at Mawtawar besides other works being undertaken.

The construction work begun on the 7th of October, till the 11th of October, the day the Foundation Stone was laid. The construction work commenced in the presence of Mr. Shadap, local Headman and the Village Executive Committee Members, in which the proposed path was cleared whereby stones were laid, cemented and fully constructed for the utilization of the Footpath by the villagers.

Flowers were also planted on either side of the Footpath for its beautification. The construction work was also inspected by Dr. The construction work begun on the 8th of October, till the 15th of October, the day it was inaugurated.

The Bus Shed was inaugurated by the Mr. Choudhury, Vice-Principal St. The unit of St. Around local educated unemployed youths attended the programme. Around 25 volunteers attended this programme. Around NSS volunteers and students participated in this programme. Higher Secondary School. Iangrai of Shillong College. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Dr.

Lapang, Education Minister, Smti. Nongsiej along with MS. Each of our tours gives you the opportunity to share your holiday in fellowship with other Christians. You will be guided by our experienced holiday leaders, who also organise morning devotions optional , fun and fellowship. So, whatever holiday you choose you will have the opportunity to grow together in the Christian faith whilst enjoying a holiday experience at centres in two of the most scenic parts of the UK, or on a coach holiday.

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