Frederickson Campus Blog
Archives - November 2021
Exciting Performances to Come!
November 17, 2021
Exciting things are happening up here at our Frederickson Campus, as Christmas is on its way and we are frantically getting ready for it.
Our Kinders–2nd grade classes are performing the musical “Star Search” on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. It’s a great little play about the birth of our Savior from the stars’ point of view. They are working so hard, and they will be the cutest stars ever!
Our 3rd–6th grade classes are performing the musical “Wrapping All the Way” on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. This quirky, fun, powerful story tells why Jesus came to earth and how we should follow Joshua 1:9, which tells us to be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. God WILL be with you.
If you’re wanting some Christmas entertainment from children, you should come to one of these. Your hearts will be blessed.
Happy Veterans Day
November 10, 2021
This week we celebrate the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. Veterans Day is a federal holiday on which we get to pay our respects for the heroism of our military service members. The bravery that is embedded within their legacy is an inspiration and a true testament of their dedication and commitment to defend our country.
During this week’s Veterans Day Chapel, our students and staff will virtually recognize the veterans who are a part of our school community. Together, we honor those whose acts of courage—both seen and unseen—have preserved and defended our freedom. We come together in admiration of your patriotism by saying, “Thank you for your service.”
Happy Veterans Day!
Unshakeable Fellowship
November 03, 2021
November’s Spiritual Theme
Have you ever noticed there are some things we do better by ourselves? Riding a bike, taking a test, and driving a car are examples that come to mind. Doing these things with the help of others could lead to disastrous consequences, such as suffering personal injury, getting an automatic F on a test for cheating, or even totaling a car. Completing these tasks are best done on our own.
On the other hand, there are things we do in life that are done best in the presence, and with the help and support, of other people—things like winning on a sports team, performing in a choir, or playing a band concert. After all, who can win a championship without the help and support of teammates or a coach? Who can sing multiple parts at once? Who wants to play a concert in an empty stadium? It could even be argued that completing some or all of these things is impossible without the help and support of others.
The older I get, the more convinced I am that the journey of faith is one of those things best done alongside others. There are times, even, when we face challenges that are impossible to overcome without the connection of love, support, and encouragement we have with the people of God around us. The Bible labels this connection fellowship—encouragement we feel as a result of being connected to others through our connection to Christ.
Throughout the month of November, we will be exploring the Bible’s perspective on what it means for us to have unshakeable fellowship. This unshakeable fellowship begins with Jesus. We will look at how Jesus—as a result of His life, death, and resurrection—defeated sin and death, the very things that prevented us from having fellowship with each other and with Him. We will look at people like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who stood strong in the middle of the fiery flames as a result of the connection they had with God and each other. We will learn about people like John Wesley, who facilitated small groups of fellowship for men and women that would spur on revival in churches throughout England during the 18th century. Our students will see and experience firsthand that unbreakable bond of connection we experience with God and His people in our lives, as well as the amazing resource that connection can be for us as we make our way through the journey of faith.
My prayer is that this month all of us as a community, including our students, would discover unity as a result of the fellowship we have with God and with each other. Blessings!