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“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes.”    Psalm 101:3

Welcome to the website of the First NRC Modern Media Committee. Our purpose is to inform parents and families of the dangers and concerns associated with internet usage and to provide guidance for protecting our families. This site gives an overview of the dangers our families face and provides practical steps families can take to prevent accidental or intentional abuse of the internet.

“When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.”   Deuteronomy 22:8

Own the Problem

by | Feb 9, 2023 | ,

The Norwich NRC Modern Media Committee hosted an informational evening titled "Own the Problem." After opening by Rev. Hakvoort, Jonathan Van Maren gave some thought-provoking information and questions for parents to consider. Then, a teacher gave his perspective on...

Public Library Pitfalls

by | Apr 13, 2022 | ,

Growing up forty years ago, my brothers, sisters, and I would often visit our local public library -- especially during the summer months when we were not attending school. Usually, our parents were not with us during these visits as we lived within biking distance of...

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Why Should I Be Concerned About Internet Use?

We all know the benefits of browsing the internet for finding information and communicating with others, but it’s shocking to see the evil that is available on the internet, and how often this evil can show up unintentionally on the screen!

What are You Having for Supper Tonight?

Social media has in the past few years revolutionized our world in how we communicate.  Our vocabulary is changing overnight, and suddenly we are tweeting, tagging and liking things that we hardly know.  It is now possible to have friends that we have never met in...
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Request No Sunday Deliveries if Purchasing Online

As websites attempt to ship purchases to customers as quickly as possible, you may be surprised to have a package delivered to your house on Sunday.  To prevent this, look for options to request no Sunday deliveries when making purchases.  Instructions for making this...
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A Giant Step toward Heaven and toward Hell

This article, the first in a 3-part series written by Dr. ir. S.M. de Bruin, was obtained from the Lethbridge Modern Media Committee with permission from the author and has also been published in the May/June 2017 edition of “Insight Into“. Smartphones are terrific...
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Media usage along the way

This article, the second in a 3-part series written by Dr. ir. S.M. de Bruin, was obtained from the Lethbridge Modern Media Committee with permission from the author and has also been published in the July/August 2017 edition of “Insight Into“. “A step toward heaven...
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Pilgrims on Snapchat

This article, the last in a 3-part series written by Dr. ir. S.M. de Bruin, was obtained from the Lethbridge Modern Media Committee with permission from the author and has also been published in the September/October 2017 edition of “Insight Into“. Living as a...
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Install an Ad Blocker to Block Inappropriate Advertising

Occasionally, useful websites will display advertising that is offensive or inappropriate. A type of program or app called an ad blocker can be useful in eliminating this type of content.  Information on installing ad blockers can be found here.
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OpenDNS and Router Setup

While the use of OpenDNS as a router-based filter has been mentioned before, a new setup guide has been added to the resources page and may also be found here.
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Internet: A Trojan Horse

A link to this Banner of Truth article has been added to the Articles and Information page, and may also be found here.  While originally written several years ago, the content and warnings are still relevant today.
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Children and the Digital Age

This topic on the effect of technology on our children was originally given to the Lethbridge NRC Ladies Aid.  It has been posted to the Articles and Information page with permission of the author and can also be  found here.
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Gaming

From the Synodical Modern Media Committee and also published in the January/February 2018 edition of "Insight Into". Epidemic A rising epidemic of our times is (online) video gaming. It is a source of mindless entertainment that results in addiction, social isolation,...
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Start Here: Online Safety Planning

There’s a lot of information available on filtering and online safety, and it can be difficult to organize it all. Use this guide to the contents of the website in order to take it one step at a time. Let us know if you have any questions.