Spiritual Emphasis Week was awesome, in the true sense of the meaning of the word – awesome: awe inspiring. Our Lord truly is awe inspiring. What a blessing to have Andy Braner back at SJCA this year to lead chapel times with Elementary, Middle School and High School students. If you were unable to attend the parent training or any of the chapels here is a what our students had to say:

“Andy Braner came to our school to speak.  He literally captured the attention of the middle school students.  He talked about who God is, and how we can find out who He is.  He said that we should not try to find validation in friends, media, or in dating.  He connected with us by not trying to guilt us into finding God, but by applying God to real life situations that we teenagers experience every day.  He knew what we go through and talked about some of the main things we deal with and showed us some Bible verses to guide us.  I feel like I got a lot of good things out of his sermons and this was a great way to start the year.  I hope to hear Mr. Braner speak again.  He truly can change hearts by allowing God to speak through him.  He was a huge blessing to our school.”

  –Baylee Konnecke, 8th Grade

 ”Spiritual Emphasis week was awesome. All of the students and teachers took off four days out of the week just to listen to God and see what His plans were for our school this new year. The first day of Spiritual Emphasis everyone was laid back. No one was prepared for what God was going to do and what He had in store for us. Andy Braner started off with asking us the question, “Who are you?” This question stumped everyone in the room. Right then and there I could feel God moving in the hearts of His people. He went to all of the people He needed to and did evertyhing He knew He had to do in order to help our school grow into the school it is called to be. The next day of Spiritual Emphasis Andy kept asking hard questions and questions that teenagers don’t often like asking themselves. It was a challenge and I loved it. Everyone loved how this week was so “real.” We got to ask real questions and get real answers. In doing this we all grew so much closer to God. I grew-not only as a teenager-but as a woman of God. I now understand Him much better and I understand who I am much better too. What I loved most about this week is that God moved in ways that no one can explain. He touched hearts of people that thought their hearts could not be touched. He called people to be the soldiers they needed to be and helped them put their identity in Him. I don’t know what God’s plans are for our school and I don’t know every way He moved this week; but hey, I think that God likes to surprise people and I cannot wait to finally see His surprise. I hope everyone that read this will have a blessed day and walk in God’s ever-lasting love.

–  Megan Tipps, 11th Gade

 These are amazing testimonies from our students. Please continue to keep our students, teachers, staff, and SJCA families in your prayers.

San Jacinto Christian Academy’s ultimate goal is to graduate mature students, who live for the glory of God, thinking biblically and critically, demonstrating Christian character and servant leadership through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our Campus wide newsletter “The Patriot” is back. You should see this newsletter about once a month for the remainder of the year. The Patriot is a great resource for upcoming events and hot topics at SJCA. This edition of the Patriot contains information about the following:

• Christian School Comments
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Feast
• Colonial Days
• Lunch Schedules
• Parents Web
• Chuck E. Cheese Restaurant Night
• Informative articles

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