October 6

October 6, 2013

Dear Friends and Family,

God is mighty and powerful and able to accomplish way above that which we can ask or think.  I thought I’d share a few recent praises we have here at SVIS.

God is Present everywhere: And He sends us Work and Witness teams from all over the country. These teams have been such a blessing in helping with building projects on the grounds and the kitchen and in being just the right team with the gifts to help in our classrooms or library or nurse’s office.

God is Independent: Last week we received a donation of $10,000 from a person who had no previous connection with the school. How did God lead him to donate to us? We still don’t know, but we are grateful.

God in Infinite: And His resources are inexhaustible: Someone just donated a truck, which is very useful for hauling here on the grounds.

God is Good: We have received hundreds of beautiful books for our library and classrooms.

New Books!

God is the Provider: A retired teacher donated thousands of dollars worth of teaching materials, which we eagerly peruse for enriching our teaching.

God is Love: The best part of last week was when the girls came off the playground, and as they passed by, they each hugged me.  J

God is All-Knowing: Our principal, Kris, talked about Stephen in chapel. His point was about holding on to love and not to hate. But the very next day, my Bible lesson was also on Stephen. It made such a seamless connection for these children who had never heard this story.

Baby bunnies on the playground

God is Merciful: Helen, our librarian, was in the hospital. Sharon and I left to visit her after school (45 min. drive), and she called Sharon. Sharon said we were on our way to visit her, and Helen responded that she was being released, and would be ready to leave when we arrived! It was so beautiful that we were on our way, answering her need before she even asked. This same friend lost her purse, and it was returned to Albuquerque (her hometown) with nothing missing.

God is Wise: We have a decision to make this week about becoming dorm parents as well as teachers. If we don’t, we’ll have to move to different housing. None of the options seem good, but please help us pray as we make the choice.

Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

love,

Roger and Sara