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Favorite Things
December 17, 2019
Brown-paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things. Last Wednesday afternoon, the faculty and staff had their annual Christmas party. The theme for the year was “My Favorite Things.” Employees were asked to bring their favorite thing and share it with their table. From family photos to heirloom Bibles, even Miss Hazelrigg’s live dog, and Miss Bower’s junior-high comb, the faculty and staff shared some of their most favorite memories. There was great laughter and even tears as fellow co-workers shared what was most dear to them. Tables were adorned with brown paper packages, and each employee received a framed “wordle,” which is a word picture with the employee’s name depicting the employee and our favorite things about him or her. We ate our favorite meal which is the annual “souptastic” provided by our parent club, PURPOSE (Parents Utilizing Resources and Opportunities to Serve and Encourage). We also received a generous love-offering from PURPOSE provided through the funds from the Fall Festival. Employees played their favorite game, Bunco, and many prizes were won. The festivities culminated in a devotional time by Mrs. Cargill reflecting on Christ. He is truly the Favorite.
What made this possible? You. Your continued investment in our faculty and staff allows us each week to have Wednesday afternoons to work on our curriculum and train our teachers. Our teachers work tirelessly on Wednesdays writing and refining their courses. The time is not spent on grading papers but on investing in teachers and students. This would not be possible if it were not for your support of our faculty and staff. It is a fulfillment of one of our favorite verses which is Luke 6:40, “A student is not above his teacher. For when he is fully trained, he will be like him.”
What are your favorite traditions of the season? What is your favorite thing about CHA? There are far too many for me to list here. We would love to hear your favorite things in response to this post.
#GivingTuesday
December 02, 2019
Prior to our children entering school, our family visited the local private and public school options. We interviewed the principals, took a tour of the school, reviewed the test scores and met with faculty members. Why? Because for the next fourteen years, our children would spend more time within those walls than anywhere else. As we have driven to school each morning, it has been a family tradition to pray for each other and thank God for allowing our family to attend CHA.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” God has blessed our family with the privilege of attending CHA. From the faculty members to scholastic and extra-curricular opportunities, CHA has made an indelible mark on our children.
As we approach #GivingTuesday on December 3, 2019, would you consider how the Lord may lead you to give? From your local church to CHA, there are an abundance of needs.
Would you please pray and consider giving to some current needs at CHA?
Pursuing Excellence Capital Campaign — In 2017, CHA kicked off its second capital campaign. Currently, it is raising much-needed funds for our secondary STEM classes to be remodeled. Mr. J. Bullard recently shared an update of our plans with some of our Capital Campaign donors. You may view Mr. Bullard’s presentation.
Heritage Fund — The Heritage Fund meets the internal academic needs of the school. From funding school technology to providing professional development opportunities for teachers, the Heritage Fund is a vital funding mechanism for our school.
Opportunity Scholarship Fund — The OSF provides a tax credit to donors who would like to defer a portion of their tax dollars to provide scholarships to qualifying CHA students. Currently, we have 105 students who receive scholarship monies. On December 5, we will host free informational breakfast and lunch to learn more about this program. If you would like to attend, please contact Dr. Susan DeMoss. You may also learn more about OSF and download the form on our website.
Ralph Bullard Heritage Foundation — The RBHF was established in honor of Mr. Ralph Bullard who served as headmaster of CHA from 1973 until 2006. The RBHF board has set a goal of establishing an endowment fund that will perpetually send two faculty members on the Senior Boston trip every year in order to inspire and educate them as Mr. R. Bullard was inspired on his first trip to Boston and Plymouth in 1973. What a fitting legacy to leave for him! A gift that will continue to benefit teachers, and consequently students, for years to come.
Thank you for considering how you may pray for and give to Christian Heritage Academy. You may give online.
For more information, please contact Dr. Susan DeMoss.