2008 Woodie Awards
The first shall be last and the last shall be first
Anna Hindeman
Issue date: 10/24/08 Section: News
Even though there was cool weather, the constant rain didn't stop people from attending KWU's chapel service on Monday, Oct. 13, because there was hardly an empty seat in the church.
Marcia MacLennan, professor of English and Religion, told her favorite parable of "The Laborers in the Vineyard" which can be found in Mathew 20: 1-16. MacLennan stressed the importance of this parable with, not only a Bible story, but an example of her own. The good business practices of a friend who hired others to assist with moving large items was the perfect example of fairness.
Although many helped, not all worked the same time and for the same amount of pay. The fairness comes in when everyone receives payment for their work. Those who worked longer and harder than the others received more pay than those who didn't do as much. The question was is that fair?
The parable of "The Laborers in the Vineyard" is an example of very poor business practices because everyone received the equal pay for unequal time worked. MacLennan explained that teamwork is important, especially in our Christian lives, but we also need to be individuals as well.
The KWU Orchestra, led by Ken Hakoda, began the service, and the KWU Philharmonic Choir closed the service singing, "Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet" and it was the uplifting message KWU members were left with.
Marcia MacLennan, professor of English and Religion, told her favorite parable of "The Laborers in the Vineyard" which can be found in Mathew 20: 1-16. MacLennan stressed the importance of this parable with, not only a Bible story, but an example of her own. The good business practices of a friend who hired others to assist with moving large items was the perfect example of fairness.
Although many helped, not all worked the same time and for the same amount of pay. The fairness comes in when everyone receives payment for their work. Those who worked longer and harder than the others received more pay than those who didn't do as much. The question was is that fair?
The parable of "The Laborers in the Vineyard" is an example of very poor business practices because everyone received the equal pay for unequal time worked. MacLennan explained that teamwork is important, especially in our Christian lives, but we also need to be individuals as well.
The KWU Orchestra, led by Ken Hakoda, began the service, and the KWU Philharmonic Choir closed the service singing, "Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet" and it was the uplifting message KWU members were left with.
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