As we enter into the month of February, I am reminded that
this month we celebrate Valentine’s Day.
This is the day that we show love to the special people in our lives…
but what if we made this day extend beyond just February 14th? What if we made a commitment to show love every day?
As I think about the word love, I can’t help but to think of
Christ’s demonstration of love for each one of us- sending His one and only son
to die on the cross for my sin and yours.
There is no greater expression of love than this. John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Here at Northpoint Christian School, it is such a blessing
to see our students loving others well.
Every year, each class participates in at least one mission
project. This is one way for our
students to give to those less fortunate, and to share the message of Jesus
with them. By doing this, they are also fulfilling Jesus’ greatest commandment
to us: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and
with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself” Matthew 22:37-39. This year, our sixth graders were able to
purchase animals for those living in 3rd world countries through
Gospel for Asia, and the students brought in $922.26 for the Gifts from the Stable project. The sixth graders
were able to purchase: 1 camel, 4 goats, 2 lambs, 4 pigs, 4 chickens, and
2 rabbits. Not only will the animals
allow the people to make a living and help to feed their families, but they
will hear about the gospel of Jesus Christ with this gift. Many of the students worked to earn the money
that they donated. What a great way for our
students to show love to others in a unique way!
I pray that this will
be a reminder to each of us that there are many opportunities around us to
share the love of Jesus with others.
Allison Moffett
Assistant Elementary Administrator
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