Let your Light Shine!

Here we are!!! The last week of school this year! We began this year looking at how we need God - we need Him and His power to plug into in order to shine.  God has been faithful as always with his presence and power.  So many times we have been able to see His hand at work in our community, among students, staff, volunteers, parents, and supporters. We also knew we needed to meet his command to shine as children of light.  This was evident daily as God used us as His 'lightbulbs' in our work, in our interactions with others, and in our praise of Him.  As we move on from this year, we are thankful that we can continue to shine as children of light - that God's power goes with us no matter where we are! As we take a break from the regular routines, God can continue to shine through... whether at the campground, the cottage, at home, in professional development classes, or in special summer activities. 

We look forward to seeing you, the Lord willing, at the beginning of September! To God be the glory in our work, our rest, and in our play.

We Prayed for you today....

Not long ago, I received a message from our partners at the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools that they had spent time as a staff that morning praying for us - for Covenant Christian School, and a number of things that they had specifically prayed for.  As a support group and part of a small community connected to many other communities, they spend time intentionally on and for us at the seat of the throne of our Lord, Saviour, and Creator.

This past weekend was one that was filled with activity that our membership were involved with and cared about.  Fundraising walks for Diabetes and Muscular Dystrophy, and the Ride to Conquer Cancer are just a few ways in which members of NACE involve themselves in communities outside of our own community. Prayers of support for the Bosma family out of Ancaster, and of course prayers for the people and communities surrounding Orlando who have been so devastatingly affected by the US's newest 'biggest' statistic of the largest mass shooting in its history.

Prayers are powerful.  So are words of support, encouragement.  As a small community, our impact spreads wide and deep.  It's how we serve with gladness, and share community.  Never underestimate the power of prayer, or the power of the words of encouragement that say "I prayed for you today....."

Psalm 107:28-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18