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Newton Bible Christian School
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School Starts at 8:30 a.m.

School Dismisses at 3:30 p.m.

 

Newton Bible Christian School

900 Old Main St

Newton, KS 67114

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NBCS Memo - April 21

 

 


The Mercy of Struggle

“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”  -Paul, 2 Corinthians 4:17

     I am always amused when a fifth or sixth grade student says, “I wish I could do a second-grade math page. It looks easy.”

     In a futile attempt to put it in perspective, I remind the student, “It did not seem easy when you were in second grade. Wait a couple of years, and the work you are doing now will seem easy to you. You need to do the hard work to get better.”

     I am afraid that all too often we as parents forget the value of allowing our children to struggle. They were born through a process of struggle, cried through the first moments of life outside their mothers and embarked on a journey filled with challenges. We instinctively know that the process of birth is natural, and we are thankful for those first cries. It is, of course, our job as parents to protect our children, but we will never protect them from all that is dangerous, challenging, or difficult. We cannot prevent them from being lonely at times, hurt by friends, losing a competition, or experiencing the consequences of sin. They will be disappointed, sad, and face death and disease. It is part of living in a sin cursed world. Sometimes, though, we work so hard at trying to prevent children from struggling that we fail to help them through the struggles. It is the storms that cause enough rain for the flowers to grow, and it is through struggle that spiritual and emotional growth often flourishes. How then, do we help our children handle life’s hardships in a way that causes them to grow?
 
1.      Allow the strugglesMothers, especially chafe to see their children experience hard things. When they are babies, children communicate their needs through cries, but as they get older those tears can manipulate us and tug at our hearts making it difficult to respond objectively. Dads are sometimes much wiser here. Parents must be careful not to coddle, make excuses for or shift blame away from their children.
2.      Teach your child Who has the answers. Struggling hearts can be most tender to the loving care of the Good Shepherd. These are moments of incredible opportunity. Point their hearts to a God who loves them and wants to care for them.
3.      Help them see the benefits of the struggle. Tell stories of your own life or the lives of others who struggled. There are many great heroes of history and the Christian faith whose character was shaped by fire.
4.      Be the love and support your child needs without enabling them to wilt under pressure.  
 
     Watching our children grow through struggle is not easy; parents may find themselves growing more than their children. It is all part of God’s mercy. He does not leave us as he found us. He is at work in those who are his own to make them more like Christ and work in us “an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” We can learn to love him more and know him better in the process.
 
“It will be worth it all when we see Jesus. Life’s trials will seem so small when we see Christ. One glimpse of his dear face, all sorrow will erase. So bravely run the race ‘til we see Christ.”
- “When We See Christ,” by Esther Kerr Rusthoi, 1969
 
Everyone is invited to join us TONIGHT, April 21st, at 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate all God is doing at NBCS this year!  Students will provide entertainment through choir and band performances, as well as class recitations and skits. 

Dress - Students should come dressed in Sunday/chapel attire. This includes collared shirts, belts, and dress shoes for the boys. No jeans, please. 

Bring Snacks - Following the program, light refreshments will be served in the gym. Families with a last name beginning in A-M, please bring a salty/healthy snack to share, and O-Z families please bring a sweet snack. 

Arrive Early - Band students need to arrive at 6:40 for warm-up. All other students must arrive at 6:50.  1st-8th may assemble in the Music Room. Pre-K and Kindergarten students should gather in their classrooms. 
 
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow! This allows students a break following the Spring Showcase this evening, and gives teachers a day to plan for the remainder of the school year!
 
SPORTS DAY is almost here! This is our NBCS track and field day. ALL students (Pre-K-8th grade) will be competing throughout the morning. Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on their students! 

Where? Newton High School Track. Drop off and pick up here!

When? All students must arrive at 9:00 a.m.
Pre-K-K students will dismiss at 12:30 and 1st-8th grade students will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.

Who? All Pre-K-8th Grade students
(Parents are invited to watch!)

What to bring? A sack lunch (if you didn't order a Braums lunch) and water bottle

*If you wish to order a Braums lunch meal, return your order form and payment to the school office by THIS Wednesday, the 27th!*

What to wear? P.E. uniform (or shorts and t-shirt for younger students) & sunscreen or jacket if needed!

Directions to the Track? We will not meet at school. Please drop off and pick up at the Newton High School track. From 12th street, turn onto Boyd street. This will take you past the main high school parking lot. You will park in the first parking lot on your right. Please see map below for help!

If you are not planning to attend and need help with transportation for your students, please email nbcs@newtonbible.org. We will arrange for someone to meet you at school and transport your students to the track. 
 
Don’t miss out on this last chance to order your 2021-22 NBCS Yearbook!  
Order forms were due yesterday. If you have not yet ordered, and would like to purchase a copy, please return order form and payment on MONDAY.  You will then be contacted this summer when your yearbooks are ready to pick up!
 
 
4th Quarter progress reports were sent home with students this past week. If you did not receive your envelope, please email Carissa at nbcs@newtonbible.org.
 
- - - Thursday, April 21 - - -
Spring Showcase - 7 p.m.

- - - Friday, April 22 - - -
No School - Faculty Work Day

- - - Friday, April 29 - - -
Spring Class Parties & NBCS Wear Day

- - - Friday, May 6 - - -
Sports Day - 9:00 a.m.
Newton High School Track
 

Picture of the Week

As we approach the end of another school year, it thrills our hearts to see signs of growth all around us. Whether it be spiritual, mental, or physical, we praise the Lord for the work He is accomplishing at NBCS!
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