Elementary SEW – Monday

Yesterday was the first day of Elementary Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW). Our dear friends Jerry and Michaela Jacoby are back again this year to teach the students about the love of Jesus. This is the Jacoby’s seventh year visiting ICSV, and we are so glad they’re back! In reflecting on the years spent with the Jacobys, I’ve been feeling very encouraged by their commitment to the ministry of ICSV. In such a transient community, it is a true blessing to have folks who are willing to be a part of the students lives year after year. The kids get so excited when Uncle Jerry and Aunt Michaela come to Vienna because they know that these are two people who love them with the love of Jesus. That is a huge gift!

On Monday, Jerry talked to the kids about trusting the Lord. He compared the story of the Israelites creating a golden calf when Moses went to the mountain to the story of Paul on the road to Damascus. In both stories God remained faithful. The trust of his children makes the difference in how the Lord is able to use them. Regardless of our circumstances, God remains the same. He remains faithful. Our job is to trust him.

Jerry also gave an assembly for the middle school kids yesterday. He talked about the freedom that we have in Christ. My favorite thing that Jerry shared during this assembly is this:

“When you’re not worried about impressing people, you are free to dump class and respect all over everyone you meet.”

I love the concept of being so free in Christ that we can treat others amazingly well. Beautiful!

Please join us in praying for Jerry, Michaela, and the students of ICSV. Pray for wisdom for the Jacobys and the staff as we share the gospel and answer questions from the students. Please also pray for the students and parents to have open hearts as they hear the message of Jesus’s saving grace. Our verse for this week is Romans 1:17. Please pray that the truth of this verse speaks to our students.

You can see more pictures here: SEW