Our middle school and high school students had the privilege of hearing from students that are part of Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The director of student ministries, Dr. Richard Kidd, and Director of Discipleship, Jason Peaks, brought a group of young adults that were on fire for God as they shared through a powerful time of worship and the Word. Our students were very receptive to what they had to say and were encouraged by the message of hope in Jesus Christ that was brought.
The National day of “See you at the Pole” has not occurred at this school in a number of years and we were happy to see our students take a stand and come out earlier than normal for prayer in taking a stand for our school, city and nation. Students formed various groups and prayed with one another and then they came together to worship and pray for more specific needs of our student body and school. While staff was there in support, this was entirely student led. God is doing great things through our students and we are excited to see where He will take them next!
Spiritual Emphasis week was by far the best we have ever seen here at Evangel. We thank God for the Spiritual guidance of our staff who helped prepare and speak for this chapel but it was the moving of the spirit of God through our kids that made this one so unique. The students took to heart the things that were spoken of in chapel and ran with it. They stayed late, past their school day and continued to pray and worship in the altar. It was an amazing site. Many times, when a movement takes place like this, students go back to their normal lives but our students have gone the extra mile. They have begun their own facebook and twitter page called “be the spark.” On this page, students encourage one another with scripture and more ideas of how to grow in the Lord. They have also begun morning prayer and lunch time bible study. They recently ordered bracelets with “be the spark” on them and are now selling them to the entire student body. God is continuing to do great things through our students as the spark was lit during Spiritual Emphasis week.
Elementary Spiritual Emphasis Week was a great time as we learned that with God ANYTHING is possible. Through bible stories of faith and purpose, our students learned:
- NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, TRUST GOD!
- NO MATTER HOW YOU FEEL, TRUST GOD!
- NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE DO…TRUST GOD!
- NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS… TRUST GOD!
- NO MATTER WHEREYOU ARE… TRUST GOD!
Why it Matters:
Adults may feel like kids have it easy- and by comparison, maybe they do. But every child has faced, or is facing something that seems impossible. For some, it’s falling asleep in a dark room while they imagine monsters under the bed. Other kids are dealing with intense peer pressure or unstable homes. Some kids might just need the courage to stand up for their faith or to obey God’s word. Those seemingly impossible tasks can seem overwhelming to kids…until they discover that EVERYTHING is possible with God!
During our Spiritual Emphasis week we were blessed to have the Gideons visit us. They gave a Bible to all of our students in 5th grade through 12th grade. We are so very blessed to be able to study the Word of God. Many thanks to the Gideons and their generosity to our students.
Please see Galleries for pictures
NHS and NJHS
On Tuesday, May 22nd, we conducted our National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society Ceremony. This ceremony is beautiful as students carry during the processional and recessional. We are very proud to have inducted 95 new members to NHS and 13 NJHS. We welcomed back 100 NHS and NJHS members from last year. Both Societies worked very hard on their service project, raising money through bake sales and other means. Students were delighted to take what they had raised to the different institutions. What a blessing to be able to bless others. Please click on the BLUE inserts for our Program.
Here is a little history about the National Honor Society and the criteria for selection:
When the National Honor Society was founded in 1921, the hope was to create an organization that would recognize and encourage high school students’ academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The National Junior Honor Society was founded shortly thereafter-in 1929 to recognize middle school students in the same areas. Now, over 80 years later, these Societies have become prestigious organizations with outstanding faculty members and students from the school community. Their reputation for excellence is the result of years of commitment on the part of everyone involved. Membership is thus both an honor and a commitment.
2012 bulletin inside
Please see Galleries for some great pictures of NHS and NJHS .
Singing…..Dancing…..Drama……Poetry…….Worship……Fashion Show………..Flags……..and using our talents to honor the Lord. Our Spring Celebration was an amazing time and our student worked so very hard. Tuesday, May 22nd will be an evening to remember! A bid Thank You to all those who made this evening so very special.
Please see Galleries for wonderful pictures of the evening!
Ms. Gloria Gaynor
Academic Fair 2012
Over 1,000 people got a chance to attend our Annual Academic Fair on Thursday, March 22nd from 7pm to 9pm. Each student from Prek 3 through 12th grade designed and inquiry project which included a Project, Project Board, Research Research Paper and Presentation. Projects covered a gamut of Subjects: Science, History, English, Bible, Math, Sports, Home Economics, Technology, Fashion, etc…
The night was filled with excitement, smells of food from different countries, dances, singing, and so much more. We were honored to have with us Ms. Gloria Gaynor, famous for the song “I will survive”. Also, Mr. Michael Strawberry, brother of Darryl Strawberry, a former major-leauger, was able to attend and spend some time with our students. We are seriously honored to have had all the parents and students, families, friends, alumni, associates and partners that were able to attend.
We are so very proud of all of our students and we thank all the parents, staff and students for all of their hard work.
See “Galleries” for lots of incredible pics.
Big and Small
Families big and small; houses or apartments big and small; parties big and small. This month, as we continue reviewing and using descriptive adjectives, we learn how to express ourselves using possessive adjectives in the singular and plural forms: my, your, his/her, and our in Spanish.
Students are also researching and learning about the difference between the traditional Spanish Sweet 15 and the traditional American Sweet 16, as we prepare for a little Columbian celebration of our own.
In the meantime, may we continue learning together!
Mrs. Jean-Pierre
Middle School Christmas Program:
Our middle school shared “Celebrate the Day” in their annual Christmas program. Many students wrote poems and essays to share what it means to celebrate the day that Jesus Christ was born. The songs and dramas were great portrayals of why we celebrate Christmas. The middle school students were such a blessing to parents and the community.
Three Kings Day
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 6:9
December is flying by!
This month we had revisited Ser & Estar (to be or to be… that is the question!); coinciding with descriptive vocabulary.
As we journey through Spanish culture, it’s rather interesting how Three Kings Day happens to be celebrated across many Spanish-speaking countries.
After having created a personalized Gratitude Presentation last month, this month students will be asked to create their views on this special holiday, rarely visible in our country. For many, the celebration of God’s gift does not end on Dec. 25th, but goes beyond the New Year.
Let us learn together!
Mrs. J-P