Newsletter 10/5/24
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10
"...Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with tall the strength and energy that God supplies." 1 Peter 4:11
This was great week! Every day when I walk the halls and forest, God’s goodness is on full display in the hearts of these children. One of our third grade students is involved in the John 9:7 shower ministry for the homeless through The Current Outreach Church in Van Buren. She told the class about a man she met that needed locks for his trailer that cost $50. They immediately started brainstorming about how they could raise the money to help him. They decided on a bake sale and sprang into action. Part of their school day on Thursday was spent making signage and baking treats for sale at Friday’s chapel. Thank you Mrs. Hesson and our parent volunteers who facilitated the work of these young servants!
Another student teamed up with the Bake Sale to sell stickers to raise money for Speed the Light through her church to support missionaries around the world. What a great idea!
The outpouring of generosity was overwhelming on our campus! Kids and parents easily sold out the bake sale and gave way over and above what was needed to buy the locks so they shared the donations with the Speed the Light project and were also able to help another local mom who needed food and diapers for her babies. THIS is the Body of Christ and THIS is the WARRIOR WAY! So good to see servant leadership in God’s kids.
WHAT’S COMING UP!
Oct 11 (Fri) - Family chapel, 8-8:30 am.. All family members are welcome to attend every Friday.
Oct. 17 (Thurs) - Fall Festival. This is an event for the kids during the school day.
Oct. 18-21 (Fri-Mon) - Fall Break. NO SCHOOL Friday and Monday.
Oct. 29 & 31 (Tues & Thurs) - Parent/Teacher Conferences. Early release
Nov 1 (Fri) - Teacher Inservice - NO SCHOOL
If you’re seeking giving opportunities, please consider Joshua Academy as a recipient of your generosity. We are doing excellent work and our kids are thriving academically as they also come to know Jesus in a deeper and more meaningful way!