“Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you.  And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20

We believe that we have been called to use the gifts God has given us to reach unbelievers for Him and to encourage, and build up His Church.

Many Hands

As I wrote about in a previous blog regarding a middle school leadership conference, the four eighth grade officers of the LOL juggling team officers planned to lead the elementary classes at our school, Windham Christian Academy, in a variety of ministry projects this Christmas season.  This was carried out earlier this week and each was a huge success.

Corban, along with her work team of four other middle schoolers, led the pre-K, kindergarten, first and second grade classes in a very unique project.  the younger students sat around our library's Christmas tree and sang a variety of Christmas carols as the teens filmed them.  Interspersed between the songs, individual kids wished Merry Christmas to children in the Agape House orphanage in Uganda.  After some editing, the middle school kids posted this Christmas greeting on the Agape House Facebook page.  They literally wished holiday greetings and sang to kids on the other side of the world all in the same day.

Cutter may have had the biggest challenge.  He and his work team led the fifth graders in baking cookies and apple crisp.  They sweets came out great, but the school kitchen was a mess!  By the time they were done, everything was cleaned up, and the food was ready to be delivered.  The next day, the fifth grade and Cutter's work team drove across town to the police station and dropped of the goodies as a Christmas thank you.

Amanda and her team organized the sixth grade into a well oiled machine.  The kids made Christmas cards and bracelets for the children on the Psychiatric ward of St. Mary's hospital in Lewiston.  The sixth graders have been into making bracelets all year, so this was a perfect project.  Amanda and her mom will be dropping the cards and gifts off soon.  This has special meaning to them as Amanda has spent time on this unit in St. Marys in years past.

Unfortunately, Nick was absent the day we did this, so Stephanie took the lead on that work team.  With the help of our art teacher, Steph and her team led the third and fourth in making ornaments out of random puzzle pieces.  These were brought to the Teen Challenge house in Augusta just today by some parents.  TC is a faith based rehab ministry started over 50 years ago by Dave Wilkerson of Cross and the Switchblade fame. 

These projects made for a great way for kids of different age groups to work together for the benefit of others.  It was a great way for the middle school kids to take on leadership, and the teachers were all impressed with their ability to do so.  We are already planning to do something similar this spring.

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The presentation was fun and encouraging... The gospel message was clear and encouraging. I purchased your book and just finished it. Your scope is broad and again encouraging. May God continue to bless your ministry. I will encourage others to read your book. -Parishioner of a local church

"Hey, I  wanted to say that was a great message in chapel today! It touched something:) thanks for doing it!" -High School Student  

"We are so grateful that you brought your amazing ministry back to our church this year... The Gospel message you bring applies to all!  It is such a positive, valuable work that you do."  -Coordinator of Christian Ed. UCC Church

"There's no questioning it. This is powerful stuff. It's extremely touching at times, never less than entertaining, and I see a lot of sincere love for Jesus in you guys."  -Dwight Lilies, song writer

The Lord has given you a wonderful window through which to present the Gospel!   - Field Director of Alliance Missions to Paraguay

"What a wonderful ministry to both children and adults.  In past years it has been a struggle to arrange programing that would hold the attention of all ages, but also challenge each heart with God's gift of Salvation.  Thank you for sharing your ministry."  -Sunday School Sup't.

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