THE WOODLANDS
THE C H WOODLANDS RISTIAN
A C A D E M ACADEMY Y CHRISTIAN AUGUST 22, 2014
Head Of School Notes - by Julie Ambler Each year, the Head of School prayerfully seeks a spiritual theme for The Woodlands Christian Academy, and we emphasize it at chapel, in the classrooms and on the playing fields. This year’s theme is humility, and our scripture verse comes from Micah: 6:8 b “And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” So many wonderful things are happening at our school, in our community and in our lives. Our students are smart, talented and ambitious, with unlimited opportunities to develop skills and make a positive impact with their lives. We are enormously blessed. But, if we are not careful to recognize the true source of our blessings and our responsibility to use those blessings for the good of others, we could be vulnerable as a school and vulnerable as people. It’s not about us, and we’ve done nothing to deserve the Lord’s recent favor on Woodlands Christian. How blessed we are to walk with Him and to share His Truth daily with our students. C.S. Lewis captured the essence of the meaning of humility in Mere Christianity when he wrote, “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” John Dickson expanded the definition in Humilitas when he wrote that humility is the “noble choice to forgo your status, deploy your resources or use your influence for the good of others before yourself.”
According to Scripture, God exalts the humble. (Luke 14:11) He guides them in what is right and teaches them His way. (Psalm 25:9) We are also called to consider others better than ourselves. (Philippians 2:3-4) Ultimately, humility acknowledges our limitations and need for a Savior. It keeps our pride in check, and opens us up to the possibility of being wrong, receiving correction and asking others how we can be better. It allows growth because it leaves us humble enough to learn and listen. Additionally, humility brings wisdom, and our world is in great need of wise leaders. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote the following about the surest way to pursue humility: “There is only one thing I know of that crushes me to the ground and humiliates me to the dust, and that is to look at the Son of God, and especially contemplate the cross. ‘When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.’ Nothing else can do it. When I see that I am a sinner…that nothing but the Son of God on the cross can save me, I’m humbled to the dust…. Nothing but the cross can give us this spirit of humility.” Let us strive to put our blessings and ourselves in the proper perspective so that we may be, and inspire, servant leaders for Christ. By guiding our students to humbly develop their unique gifts and talents and to submit to His power for the sake of others before themselves, we believe that they will one day be exalted by His favor.
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Football Gears Up For New Season The Warriors continue their preparations for the upcoming football season. This past Friday they held a scrimmage against Snook High School and on Thursday, August 21 they will travel to Northland Christian for their final scrimmage. The team opens the regular season with a road game against cross-town rivals, the John Cooper School on Friday, August 29. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Cheerleaders Plan Spirit Caravan Show your Warrior spirit on Friday, August 29 and meet our cheerleaders in the upper school parking lot at 5:30 p.m. to caravan to the football game at the John Cooper School. The caravan will leave Woodlands Christian at 5:45 p.m. Car chalk will be available if you would like to decorate your vehicle! Purchase a Warrior car flag from The Armory and keep the spirit going all season long for all of our sports teams! $20 per flag.
Warrior Volleyball Gets Set For Season
Warrior varsity volleyball in on the move! This past weekend the team earned 2nd place at the Baytown Christian tournament. (See photo at left.) They next compete in the Covenant Christian tournament August 21-23. The Warriors begin regular season play on Monday, August 25 with a home match against SATCH. Scheduled start time is 5:00 p.m.
Photo courtesy Lisa Gettys
AUGUST 22, 2014
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
Congratulations to Matt Muschenheim and Dirk Sanford on being named to the Preseason Private School All Greater Houston Football Team by the Touchdown Club of Houston.
This summer, the middle school cheerleaders participated in a private cheer camp held on the Woodlands Christian campus. The girls learned new cheers, dances and stunts. The squad looks forward to cheering for the middle school sports teams this year.
AUGUST 22, 2014
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
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All School Fall Sports Pep Rally & Fellowship Wednesday, August 27 The Booster Club cordially invites all Warrior fans to kick-off the fall sports season!
Blimpie subs will be served in the David Gym - 5:45 p.m. Pep rally in the SLC - 6:45 p.m.
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Recognize Your Athlete Or Highlight A Business In Our Media Guides! If you or someone you know has a business that would like to get terrific exposure by advertising in one of our media guides, the Booster Club is ready to assist you!
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Parents - opportunities are available to recognize your special athlete(s) in our media guide!
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Media packages available! Submit advertisement/dedication now and receive publication in all three media guides (fall, winter & spring).
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Individual media guide advertisements and dedications also available. Contact Tania Bryngelson for details! taniabryngelson@comcast.net
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Booster Club Golf Tournament Monday, October 27 Noon - Check-in 1:00 p.m. - Shot gun start
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Spend an afternoon on the links with your golfing buddies and support the Warriors! Dinner and prizes following the tournament.
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For information & registration click here!
! The Booster Club Wants You! !
Show your Warrior spirit by joining our Booster Club! Choose from three membership levels. All memberships include admission to home games for all sports and free t-shirts!
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(Admission to tournament & playoff games not included.)
Click here to join the Booster Club!
Your favorite Warrior sports teams’ schedules are just a click away!
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Varsity Football Schedule . Varsity Volleyball Schedule . Cross Country Schedule
MS White Volleyball Schedule . MS Green Volleyball Schedule MS Gold Volleyball Schedule . MS Football Schedule . MS Cross Country Schedule
AUGUST 22, 2014
All School News
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UPPER SCHOOL
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS
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High School
Monday, August 25
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Begin in MPR then visit classrooms
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Middle School
Tuesday, August 26
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Begin in MPR then visit classrooms
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Parent Information Nights are important and attendance is strongly encouraged. As these evenings are designed for parents, student attendance is not required.
PTF Bible Study
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Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore
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Wednesday, August 27 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Room U413
(Upper school administration deck)
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Join us for a faith-building study of prophecy and how to live with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society. For information please contact Shawn Lusk luskfamily@mac.com.
AUGUST 22, 2014