With sadness... I share that our last kindergarten chapel was today. (sniff) Many of you may be aware that our Calvary Learning Academy Weekday Ministry board along with our Administratice Board made the sad decision to close our kindergarten program after this year's class graduates. We have had eight amazing and successful years...
Eight years for me (and Mr. Mark, our music director) of Tuesday chapel time. The students have held their own liturgy each week by beginning with the lighting the Christ candle (each student acolyting for the first time). We would remind ourselves that Jesus Christ is the Light the World. We sang songs and hymns, told Bible stories, explored the pipe organ and piano, talked about the stained glass windows and liturgical banners. But my favorite part of chapel has been hearing the students pray.
Nothing like listening in on children as they converse with the Almighty. We've talked about boo boos, sick pets, dead grandparents, fire fighters, vacations and birthdays. We've remembered teachers and staff who have been ill. We have prayed for our world and children in other parts of our world who suffer and are in need.
I shall miss their prayers and their praying. My Tuesdays will no longer be the same. Mostly, I shall miss the one-legged-hugs I receive from little people who have jack-o-lantern smiles.
May God bless and keep you forever CLA's Kindergarten Class of 2011... you will remain in my memory and prayers. Never forget how much God loves you and that you are prayed for always.
Maddox
Mason
Owen
Allison
Diana
Ryan
Nathan J.
Charlotte
Nathan K.
Joe
Jonathon
Aaron
Ellie
Calista
Blaine
Brian
Madylene
Anna
Dylan
Attica
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