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Elementary SEW – Monday

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Elementary SEW

Today was the first day of Elementary Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW). Each year we set aside one week to invite a guest speaker who will boldly share the gospel with the students. For the past six years, Jerry and Michaela Jacoby have been the elementary guest speakers. We love them! We love them because not only do they tell the students about Jesus, but they live out the love Jesus – they SHOW the kids Jesus. That is their gift to us each and every year.

Today Jerry shared with the students about how sin entered the world and about how God started a plan to rescue mankind from their sin.  He talked about how God pursues us because he loves us. He loves us not because of who we are or what we’ve done, but simply because he loves us.

Will you join us in praying for Jerry, Michaela, and the students of VCS? Pray for wisdom for the Jacobys and the staff as we share the gospel and answer questions. Pray for the students and parents as they hear the gospel that their hearts and minds would be open.

See more pictures here: SEW

Back to School!

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Believe it or not, we are already half way through our second week of school. Last week was a busy week full of new classes and reunions with the kids and families we love so dearly. Matt started running with his cross-country team. This is a huge step in the recovery of his shoulder. Yay! We had our first chapel day for middle school and high school. I get to work with the 6th grade girls during the chapel character class. I’m really excited about this! I love those girls. 🙂 And of course, teaching all of our regular classes. As you can see, things are in full swing.

Please pray:

  • for the staff who are all working extra jobs this year.
  • for the continued work on the visa situation.
  • for the senior class. This is a big year!
  • for the sixth grade girls to learn how to love each other with the love of Christ.
  • for the ongoing staffing needs at the school. (Want to come to Vienna?)

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Benjamin Klein Update

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ben_dadAfter a week of being on and off a feeding tube, my nephew, Benjamin Thomas Klein was able to come home Sunday to some very anxious parents and grandparents.

At the time he went home he weighed 5 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Thank you for your prayers.

Please Pray for Benjamin

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On Sunday, April 2 our new nephew, Benjamin Klein was born. Yay! He was four weeks premature so they are keeping him in the hospital for a few days. Currently he’s on a feeding tube. As soon as he can start taking a bottle consistently he’ll be able to go home. Please pray for little Benjamin as he gains strength. Please pray also for his parents Jon and Sara and his big brother Troy as they are all eager to take him home and start loving on him.

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The (S)unshine State

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pool_rainrainThis was the weather in Florida pretty much the entire time we were there. Bizarre weather for Florida this time of year. However, it did clear up enough for us to get some quality beach time Tuesday evening before we left.

We did get away to Philadelphia for 4th of July weekend where it was always sunny and surprisingly not too hot. Perfect weather for taking in a baseball game.

We really enjoyed our time in Florida and Philly, catching up with family and friends. I’m sorry we couldn’t see everyone we wanted to, but hopefully we will be there longer the next time we’re stateside. We both decided that spending 3.5 weeks between three places (CA, FL, and Philly) isn’t quite enough time to do everything we’d like to do.

Please pray for us as Tricia and I recoup before new and old staff start trickling in and the school year gets underway.