October Newsletter

A "Holy Place"

     At our August Day of Spiritual Growth Conference, the keynote speaker shared thoughts about creating a “holy place” in the classroom. He was referring to a small worship center that could be used to focus the students’ attention during classroom devotions. A covered table, a cross, a candle, all could be gathered to make a special area in the room. The students would honor this “holy place” throughout the day and especially during devotion.

     A week after the conference, Ms. Bahrns, our First Grade teacher, proudly invited me to look at the “holy place” she put together. Ms. Bahrns had visited a Goodwill store where she purchased second-hand items for her altar. She found a quilt rack, a piece of cloth, a cross candle, and a picture of Jesus. She spent $12 on the whole arrangement, and constructed a very appropriate altar. She was proud of her creativity. I was proud and pleased, as well.

     When I left Ms. Bahrns’ room, I thought about God’s work in my life. Without Jesus, I’m like those second-hand goods – not much use for anything special. But when Jesus forgives you, when Jesus saves you, then something special can happen. God can use you for a very special task.

      I’m grateful for God’s forgiveness and salvation. I’m also grateful that He has allowed me to be involved in His special mission at Unity. He is doing something special for our students and their families, and someday they will do something special, too.

BUILDING COMMITTEE

     Under the direction of District President Mueller, a “Unity Working Group” has been formed to continue the exploration for more classroom space. The group of fifteen people is comprised of representatives from Unity Church, from the District Board of Directors, and from the school.

     Assignments have been made and follow-up work is being done. Three directions are being investigated:

     Two priorities have been established:

Information will be shared as progress is made.

ANNUAL FUND DRIVE

              For each of the past four years, we have conducted an Annual Fund Drive. A packet of information is mailed to our supporters, and individuals and businesses have the opportunity to make donations to our Belong To Jesus Scholarship Fund. This fund makes it possible for families to send their children to Unity. During those four years, $400,000 has been contributed. Praise god, and thank you!

              This year, our Annual Fund goal is $250,000! That’s a very large amount. We know that we will not reach that goal without much prayer.

              The Annual Fund mailing will be sent out in mid-October. When you receive this mailing, please pray about your contribution to God’s mission at Unity. Your financial support will directly make it possible for more students to receive a Christian education. Thank you!

              (Perhaps you can share the information with a friend, so they can be involved, too.)

ENROLLMENT

              Our enrollment has stabilized at 88 students. Our smallest class is the Fifth Grade, with ten students. The largest class is the First or Second Grade, with fourteen students each. Of our 88 students:

PRAYER REQUESTS

• For Unity Lutheran Church as they reach out to the school community.
• For guidance and direction for the Unity Working Group as they search for more classroom space.
• For our Annual Fund Drive, that God would move Christian people to generously support our Belong To Jesus Scholarship Fund.

WISH LIST

Hand Sanitizer

Air Freshener

Playground Balls

Staples

Breakfast Cereal

Plain White Copier Paper

First Aid Kit

Box Tops For Education