Dear Friends:

Welcome back! The new school year has begun, and we are so excited! Summer has come to an end, but how wonderful that the end of one thing leads to the beginning of something new... God is good, and so gracious and we wait with eager anticipation of the many ways He is going to move in this new season. He is making all things new!

The first week of school has gone very well. The students are comfortable using our online curriculum and have been progressing through their lessons independently. They are studying creation in devotional time, focusing on what creation tells us about God's character. We ended the week with a field trip to the beach where they were able to have a picnic lunch, swim, kayak and just relax. It was such a beautiful day and the perfect way to end the first week.

Please join us in praising Him for:

~The 10 students, 8 returning, who have joined our program and their families for entrusting their children to us.

~The work the students are already doing to dig in through building relationships and counseling.

~New beginnings as we trust in what the Lord is doing!

Please also join us in prayer for:

~ The students as they adjust to the new school year and being away from home. That they would learn the boundaries set, use their coping skills and look to God for help.

~ For the students' parents at home. That they are putting in the effort and work for themselves, which in turn will help their children.

~ For our staff to be united, filled with joy, patience and wisdom in drawing out our students' hearts.

Blessings,

Christen