The Jesse Tree 0 comments
Submitted By Debra Guthrie, Patriot Mom
Patriot Moms,
If you are looking for a way to make your Christmas more meaningful, the kindergarten moms from Mrs. Moore's class have started a new tradition this year that we wanted to let you know about. There is a book called, "The Advent Jesse Tree," that includes devotions for each day of December. We had a moms night out in November, and exchanged Christmas ornaments so that each of us would have our very own Jesse Tree this year.
Mrs. Hilliard came and shared with us about how her family has a tradition each year of wrapping up each Jesse Tree ornament, and then each night of December, they unwrap one ornament that goes along with the nightly devotional.
This has been a great way to make sure we are keeping our focus on Christ, the true meaning of this season. If any of you would like to do a Jesse Tree next year, let us know, and maybe we can plan a Providence moms event next year to exchange ornaments.
I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. You all deserve it! We will take a break on the Patriot Moms blog until January, so we'll see you in a few weeks.
A Most Special Gift 0 comments
Submitted By Lori Bova, Patriot Mom
I love when God’s sends people into my path with a special message directly from Him to me. Over the past couple of weeks, in a variety of settings, I have heard several women sharing about how they have taken a full year to read the Bible through for each of their children. One woman’s mother did it for her and it is now her most prized possession.
As they read over the passages that year, they make specific notes about that child. They write dear messages and bits of wisdom in the margins. They claim each scripture for that child. When the time is right, perhaps a special birthday or milestone celebration, they present the Bible to the child as a precious keepsake. What an amazing legacy to leave for each of your children…that you spent an entire year pouring over God’s word with THEM in mind. Wow! I now have a Bible on my Christmas list. With the new year upon us, it is a perfect time to get started. I challenge you to join me on this journey. I imagine we will have some stories to tell as God uses our efforts for His glory!
As they read over the passages that year, they make specific notes about that child. They write dear messages and bits of wisdom in the margins. They claim each scripture for that child. When the time is right, perhaps a special birthday or milestone celebration, they present the Bible to the child as a precious keepsake. What an amazing legacy to leave for each of your children…that you spent an entire year pouring over God’s word with THEM in mind. Wow! I now have a Bible on my Christmas list. With the new year upon us, it is a perfect time to get started. I challenge you to join me on this journey. I imagine we will have some stories to tell as God uses our efforts for His glory!
Be There! 0 comments
Mark your calendars for the LAST home games of the year until 2010.
Tonight, Friday December 11 at 6 p.m. at the west campus
5:15 PM 2nd/3rd Grade Boys
6 PM JV Girls
7 PM JV Boys
Tuesday, December 15th
5:15 PM 2nd/3rd grade Boys
6 PM JV Girls
7 PM JV Boys
Bring your whole family, and make sure and plan to eat dinner at the Patriot Concession Stand.
What's Your Story? 1 comments
Our PCCA Story (Part One)
Submitted by Marissa Henley, PCCA Mom
I love hearing about how other families decided on Providence. And I’m thankful for the ways God used PCCA in my life before any of my children even set foot in the door.
We moved back to Northwest Arkansas in 2007 after growing up here and living out-of-state since college. During one my visits before moving back, I saw an ad for PCCA in the Kid’s Directory. The phrase “Christian classical school” caught my eye, since many of our friends were involved in a Christian classical school where we lived then. I immediately went to the Providence website, where I read about the university model. My heart sank. At that time, my kids were three and one years old, and to be honest, I was really looking forward to having them in school full-time. I couldn’t wait to be one of those giddy moms giving the other moms high-fives on the first day of kindergarten. (Side note: Yes, I was one of those kindergarten moms lingering in the doorway and choking back tears last August.)
Once we moved here, I kept hearing more and more about Providence. I started to think, “I’m afraid God is really going to make to do this Providence thing!” We attended the information session when my oldest son was 4. Everything sounded wonderful, but I could not let go of my dream of five days of freedom and time to myself when my kids started school. I very reluctantly started praying that God would change my heart if He wanted us at PCCA.
A year and a half before our oldest son would start kindergarten, I was in turmoil. I knew what God wanted us to do. I knew He was calling us to Providence. But I really didn’t want to do it. One evening, I sat my husband down for a little chat. It went something like this: “I don’t know how those moms do it. They must be more godly than I am. But I need my kids in school every day. I can’t teach them at home. I just can’t (won’t) do it.” The next morning, I went to Bible Study Fellowship. During our discussion time, I squirmed in my seat as we talked about the rich young ruler who wouldn’t give up his wealth to follow Christ. Then I got to our large group lecture, and the first words out of the teaching leader’s mouth were, “God will not tolerate selfishness. He will call you to give up yourself . . .” I’m sure there was more to that sentence, but I can’t remember. That was all it took for me to realize that God intended that message for me and for our school decision. I went home and told my husband that I was ready to obey God and do what I knew was best for our family.
I’m not saying that moms of kids who attend school five days a week are selfish. But in our case, I knew exactly what God wanted us to do. I knew this was best for our family. And I’m happy to say that when I walked my son into kindergarten this fall and started our homeschool the next day, it was with great joy and excitement. In the year and a half since that morning at Bible study, God has changed my heart as I submitted in obedience to Him. Last summer I realized that I was very thankful for the continued time Christopher would spend at home during the school year. I’ve been surprised to find that I truly love teaching my son at home. God has given me an amazing support group of friends whose children attend PCCA and blessed me with growing friendships with those I have met since joining the Providence family. I can honestly say I can’t imagine being anywhere else. It turns out that blessing does follow obedience (see Deuteronomy 28). And being where God wants you is the absolute best place to be.
I love hearing about how other families decided on Providence. And I’m thankful for the ways God used PCCA in my life before any of my children even set foot in the door.
We moved back to Northwest Arkansas in 2007 after growing up here and living out-of-state since college. During one my visits before moving back, I saw an ad for PCCA in the Kid’s Directory. The phrase “Christian classical school” caught my eye, since many of our friends were involved in a Christian classical school where we lived then. I immediately went to the Providence website, where I read about the university model. My heart sank. At that time, my kids were three and one years old, and to be honest, I was really looking forward to having them in school full-time. I couldn’t wait to be one of those giddy moms giving the other moms high-fives on the first day of kindergarten. (Side note: Yes, I was one of those kindergarten moms lingering in the doorway and choking back tears last August.)
Once we moved here, I kept hearing more and more about Providence. I started to think, “I’m afraid God is really going to make to do this Providence thing!” We attended the information session when my oldest son was 4. Everything sounded wonderful, but I could not let go of my dream of five days of freedom and time to myself when my kids started school. I very reluctantly started praying that God would change my heart if He wanted us at PCCA.
A year and a half before our oldest son would start kindergarten, I was in turmoil. I knew what God wanted us to do. I knew He was calling us to Providence. But I really didn’t want to do it. One evening, I sat my husband down for a little chat. It went something like this: “I don’t know how those moms do it. They must be more godly than I am. But I need my kids in school every day. I can’t teach them at home. I just can’t (won’t) do it.” The next morning, I went to Bible Study Fellowship. During our discussion time, I squirmed in my seat as we talked about the rich young ruler who wouldn’t give up his wealth to follow Christ. Then I got to our large group lecture, and the first words out of the teaching leader’s mouth were, “God will not tolerate selfishness. He will call you to give up yourself . . .” I’m sure there was more to that sentence, but I can’t remember. That was all it took for me to realize that God intended that message for me and for our school decision. I went home and told my husband that I was ready to obey God and do what I knew was best for our family.
I’m not saying that moms of kids who attend school five days a week are selfish. But in our case, I knew exactly what God wanted us to do. I knew this was best for our family. And I’m happy to say that when I walked my son into kindergarten this fall and started our homeschool the next day, it was with great joy and excitement. In the year and a half since that morning at Bible study, God has changed my heart as I submitted in obedience to Him. Last summer I realized that I was very thankful for the continued time Christopher would spend at home during the school year. I’ve been surprised to find that I truly love teaching my son at home. God has given me an amazing support group of friends whose children attend PCCA and blessed me with growing friendships with those I have met since joining the Providence family. I can honestly say I can’t imagine being anywhere else. It turns out that blessing does follow obedience (see Deuteronomy 28). And being where God wants you is the absolute best place to be.
Jotham's Journey 0 comments
Submitted By Megan Morgan, Patriot Mom
Looking for a fun and different way to celebrate Advent? Try the books Jotham's Journey and Bartholemew's Passage. Each are the story of a child around the time of Christ's birth who goes through an adventurous time of learning about the exciting event that will be happening in Bethlehem. Each story is broken up into daily readings and candle lightings. The author is Arnold Ytreeide and each book is about $10.To learn more about this book, click HERE.
Camp War Eagle 0 comments
Submitted By Megan Morgan, Patriot Mom
There is a wonderful overnight Christian sports camp right on Beaver Lake called Camp War Eagle. Similar to Kanakuk and Camp Ozark, there are 1 and 2 week session along with year round "youth" group activities to keep your kids involved with some of the camping staff.
Check out http://www.campwareagle.org/ if you are interested or shoot your questions to Megan Morgan at montymeg@sbcglobal.net. She and her daughters will be there 3rd session if your kids want to join them.
Applications are due mid-December if you want to make sure you get a spot, especially for the times that would work best for you.
Where Is Your Mind? 0 comments
Do you ever wake up in the night panicking that you forgot to grade your child’s math assignment, that tomorrow you might forget to grab the teacher appreciation gift you left on the dryer, that you didn’t remember to buy the deodorant your husband asked you to yesterday…? I don’t know how the dark hours of the night can make small things seem like giants. I can wake up in the night thinking about some small matter as though I were the President of the United States and I missed a meeting with Jalal Talabani! It’s ridiculous. Our cares and worries are just that, cares and worries. When matters of the day keep me tossing in the night, it is a sure sign that I have not been walking in the spirit of God.
God promises, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:3-4
Where is my mind? When my mind is on the things of God, I am seeking how I can please and serve Him. I am looking for opportunities to obey Him and share His word with others. Scripture is floating through my mind. When temptation comes I think, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13), and I go on victorious over the enemy.
Romans 8:1 says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” What a wonderful promise, NO condemnation!
Those the Bible calls enemies of the cross of Christ, keep their mind on earthly things.
Where is my mind?
“For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.” (Philippians 3:18-19)
Notice these people’s god is their belly. Are any of us led by our desire for food? That is a topic for another day, but notice, those who walk in the spirit do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. That includes the lust for food.
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” (I John 2:16)
When my mind is on heavenly things, the things of earth fall into place without me worrying them there. Have you ever noticed the days you take time to pray, are the days you look back and wonder how you got it all done? God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Let’s claim the promise of perfect peace God has freely given us, and not let the cares of this life choke us out that we become unfruitful. (See Mark 4)
God promises, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:3-4
Where is my mind? When my mind is on the things of God, I am seeking how I can please and serve Him. I am looking for opportunities to obey Him and share His word with others. Scripture is floating through my mind. When temptation comes I think, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13), and I go on victorious over the enemy.
Romans 8:1 says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” What a wonderful promise, NO condemnation!
Those the Bible calls enemies of the cross of Christ, keep their mind on earthly things.
Where is my mind?
“For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.” (Philippians 3:18-19)
Notice these people’s god is their belly. Are any of us led by our desire for food? That is a topic for another day, but notice, those who walk in the spirit do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. That includes the lust for food.
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” (I John 2:16)
When my mind is on heavenly things, the things of earth fall into place without me worrying them there. Have you ever noticed the days you take time to pray, are the days you look back and wonder how you got it all done? God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Let’s claim the promise of perfect peace God has freely given us, and not let the cares of this life choke us out that we become unfruitful. (See Mark 4)
Blessings in Christ,
Cindy Palen
Patriot Spirit Week 0 comments
West Campus
Monday, December 7th: Wear your craziest socks and hair with your spirit wear.
Tuesday, December 8th: Wear as much red as possible!
Thursday, December 10th: Wear your western-styled clothes.
Patriot Basketball Prayer Request 0 comments
Please pray for the Junior Boys and Girls teams as they travel to Conway, Arkansas this weekend. They will stay overnight and return home on Saturday evening.
Please pray for safety and protection for our traveling teams.
Patriot Moms Christmas Brunch 0 comments
Thank you to Beth Ann and Dr. Wade Fox for hosting the annual Mothers Of Providence Christmas brunch. What a wonderful time of fellowship and great food!
Our featured speaker today was a missionary to Honduras named Joy Carter from New Heights Church in Fayetteville. To find out how to support her ministry, you can reach Joy at joykc926@yahoo.com
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