Live it Out at Lovinggood

What are you doing in the halls of Lovinggood? That was the question our speaker posed to the students this week at FCA. The challenge was to walk out your faith; don’t just spout out your faith. You never know when and where you are making an impact. Live it out at Lovinggood.

Our PTSA is sponsoring a food drive for Cobb Family Council. Let’s support them with canned goods to help needy families in our community. Times are hard and money is tight and anything we can give will bless others.

Operation Christmas Child will be in full swing this week. Make sure you get your flyer to participate. They should be going home with you no later than Friday. Check with your homeroom teacher if you do not get a flyer. We will be collecting the completed shoe boxes on October 31st, November 7th and November 14th. Make a difference in a child’s life.

T-Shirt Design Contest

Participants have until Friday, October 31st to create a design for consideration for the 2008-2009 FCA T-shirt contest. All designs must contain the phrase “Living it out at Lovinggood” somewhere on the shirt. A scripture of your choice needs to be on the design as well. We ask that all designs be in color. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Norris at snorris91@aol.com.

We Choose to Stand

FCA this morning was amazing. We had 34 people accept Christ! We also challenged all of the students, teachers and parents to take a stand against bullying, gossip, disrespect, and any other behaviors that bring physical or emotional harm to others. Those who accepted the challenge to stand against those things came down front to pray. EVERY SINGLE CHAIR WAS EMPTY! It was powerful. Now, if everyone will walk it out, Lovinggood Middle School will be changed forever!

October 3rd Meeting Update

It was a sad day at Lovinggood Middle School on Friday, when we are learned of the tragic death of Matthew Redd. Matthew was an 8th grader who loved learning. He was an outstanding student and a kind person to all. He leaves behind his parents, Tina and Michael Redd, and his sister, Caroline Redd (a 6th grader at Lovinggood).

It is during times like these that our faith is put to the test. The Lord promises us over and over in His Word that He will never leave us nor forsake us. We pray that the Redd family would experience this as they go through this difficult time. We also ask that the peace that surpasses all understanding would engulf the them and all of those who are near and dear to them.

This Friday, we will have a special FCA meeting to honor the memory of Michael Redd. We will have FCA staff and parents there to minister to any and all who need it. We will also take some time to write notes to the Redd family to encourage them and let them know that they are being covered in prayer.

Get Out of the Pit and Come Join the Crew!

Pit Crew comes together every Thursday morning at 8 a.m. in Mrs. Castleberry’s room for a time of teaching and prayer…and sometimes donuts. Bring your Bible and come and see what God is saying to your generation.

Celebrate Good Times

Well, we didn’t have 550, but we did have 458 students, parents, and teachers join us for FCA this morning as God’s Warriors demonstrated mighty strength and shared about their mighty God. We saw weight lifting, student lifting and Davis lifting. We saw men bend rebar in the shape of a pretzel, frying pans in the shape of a fruit roll up and rip a phone book in two and create confetti for our celebration. We joined all of heaven when we celebrated today because 125 students accepted Christ this morning. It was an incredible time at FCA. And it just keeps getting better and better.

Next week, we will have FCA staff member, Maranda Webb in the house. Maranda spent this past year serving as a missionary in China. You donây™t want to miss all God has put on her heart to share with you.

Can You Say "Yuck"!

Today was Fear Factor, Lovinggood style. It was beyond gross. Our students ate prunes, Spam, cocktail onions, jalapenos, sardines and pickled pigs feet. Ivy from 8th grade and Kermit from 7th grade have FULL BRAGGING RIGHTS for a year. They are the only two who held out to the bitter end. Way to go gang!

Chad Cannon brought an amazing message. He talked to you about our mouth and what comes out of it. How do your words impact others? Do they set you apart in a good way? Do others notice? Chad challenged you to focus on Psalm 19:14, which says, May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Whatever you feed your heart through your eyes and ears will eventually come out of your mouth. If this is an area that you struggle with, pray and ask God to help you. He desires to have a relationship with you where you come to Him.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…….Wednesday is See You at the Pole. We will meet at the flag pole at 8 a.m. to pray for our school, community and country. Come make a difference!

God’s Warriors are in the house!!!!!!!!!! You don’t want to miss it. Last year, it was not only the talk of the school, but it was the talk of the community. We had 529 students, parents and teachers attend. We have been challenged to break our own record. So, what do you say Lovinggood? Can you arise to the occasion? Grab a friend, grab a parent, grab the paper boy, and bring them to FCA.