Rose Garden Gazette A Publication of Roseland Christian School
Winter 2007-2008
PASTORS PRAYING FOR SCHOOL AT SCHOOL Whether booming in exultant praise or quietly requesting God’s blessing, the voices of local pastors were heard throughout the halls of Roseland Christian School on the P.A. system as each new school day began. They were part of our Prayer Campaign which kicked off on October 1. We were privileged to be prayed for by 50 pastors and ministers all the way throughout December. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Vicar:
Richard Van Hattem Henry Otte Dorothy Wassenaar Rick Powell Ryland Brummel
Building and Grounds Ryland Brummel Dave Kallemeyn Robert Small Arlyn Van Ek Richard Van Hattem Staff: Darcy Nichols Rich Schaap Wendi Waddy Education Essie Hall Henry Otte Dorothy Wassenaar Liza Zimmerman Staff: Lisa Ochsner Wendi Waddy Kimberly Wolff Finance Carolyn Eloby-Render Dwayna Mason Rick Powell Alan Van Dyke Staff: Wendi Waddy Promotion Carolynn Boss Bret Hoekema Andre’ Lanier Wendy Moes Staff: Roger DeGroot Cheryl Flory Wendi Waddy Vernee’ Washington Newsletter: Laura VandeWerken
What a contrast in sound and demeanor! Happy, bustling, jostling children suddenly quiet and reverent and thoughtful. People stopping in the middle of moving from place to place to bow their heads. It was a time to quiet one’s self, listen intently, meditate purposefully, and place ourselves at God’s disposal. What a great way to start out the school day! The children were able to experience firsthand the love and concern of the undershepherd (who leads them mostly on weekends) come and intercede for them during the week. And the pastors were able to see the school where their sheep learn about the greatest shepherd of all, Jesus, who loves them even more! We truly appreciate the giving nature of our local church pastors and their enthusiasm and love for our students and for their Lord! Pictured is the Rev. Dr. As our in-school prayer campaign Ozzie Smith of Covenant United Church of Christ draws to a close we invite you to become a prayer warrior for RCS. in South Holland with To receive prayer request informaMrs. Wendi Waddy, Principal. Rev. Dr. Smith tion, please email us at: also blessed RCS with a info@roselandchristian.org. rendition of “Lift Every We will be happy to add you to our Voice and Sing” (the prayer African National request list.
Student Ryan Tyler was happy to have his pastor, Rev. Keith B. McGee visit school to pray. Rev. McGee is from Messiah Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago.
Anthem) played on the Soprano Saxophone.
The entire school, family members, and friends gathered to pray around the flagpole to observe the “See You at the Pole” national prayer event on September 26.
“Educating Academically Excellent Servants of Christ’s Kingdom”