DECEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER

UPCOMING EVENTS

December:

High School Banquet: Postponed

After looking at dates for the banquet, we decided to postpone it until after the first of the year. The end of the year snuck up on us!  Right now we are working on a date in January.  We will post more information after we get a few more of the details pulled together.

January:

10^th:  Indoor Picnic and Family Fellowship from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at Immanuel Family Life Center

Contact Jeri Akin for more information.

 

 

Field Trip Opportunity Coordinated by Gabriele Williams

The Family Theatre Warehouse in OKC

For the performances of the musical Me and My Girl

Saturday, January 5th at 7:00 pm

Sunday, January 6th at 2:00 pm

 

The cast consists of public and home schooled children.  Tickets are on a first come first served basis.

For more information contact Gabriele Williams.

 

Note from Jeri Akin

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8, 15, 21, & 31

This last month our family has been studying and memorizing Psalm 107. I have to admit that when Fredrick first challenged us to memorize this passage, I was not as excited about it as I have become. As I have done my devotions this Psalm has both convicted and comforted me. I could identify with it.

 VS.4&5. “They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. Hungry and thirsty their soul fainted in them.” This reminded me of myself at times. Sometimes lonely, sometimes not sure which direction to go, sometimes desperately seeking what God would have me to do.

 VS.26&27 “They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit’s end.” This also spoke to me sometimes feeling like all is great, and then troubles seem to be overwhelming me; sometimes I have felt at my wits end.

Maybe you too have struggled with loneliness, or feeling overwhelmed, or a child who is not responding as you would wish, or finances or…

THERE IS HOPE IN GOD!!

In each case above, as well as other scenarios in this passage, when “they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, he delivered them out of their distresses.” Vs.6, 13, 19, & 28.

Ladies, God is good and faithful and when we cry unto Him, He still hears us and delivers us. I know. I have seen His faithfulness. Not always as soon as I want, but in his time.

 As we enter this Holiday season, with all its fun and all its business, remember Psalm 107:1 “Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

 May the Lord bless you and keep you as you seek to train your children to serve Him.

Jeri Akin

SLEEPING BEAUTY::OBU Children’s Theatre Performance

PCHEA will be attending the play on Monday, February 18^th at 9:30 a.m.  Tickets are $2.00 each for ages 2 and up.  Children under age 2 are free if they are sitting on a lap.  Contact Ruth Smith for more information and to add your name to the list.  

Braum’s Book Buddy coupons are still available!  The coupons came in later than usual this year and with all the sickness we have been fighting, I am behind in getting them out at the normal time. I have plenty of extras for those who did not sign up. If there is anyone who thinks they signed up but haven’t received them, please send me an email. Requests can be sent directly to Pam White.

Braum’s Book Buddy is for 1^st – 5^th grades. The students read 6 books for each of the 6 prizes, which are ice cream treats at Braum’s. Prize coupons are good through June, 2008 and can be redeemed one at a time between now and then.

 

 

NOTE:  As much as I have enjoyed putting the PCHEA newsletter together each month, the time has come for me to pass it over to someone else.  Susan McMullen has graciously consented to taking it on.  She has a lot of experience and will do a fabulous job!  You may send any future submissions for the newsletter to Susan.  I do want to express my appreciation to everyone for the encouraging emails I have received regarding the PCHEA newsletter in the past.  You all are great!  ~Ruth Smith

  

Are you looking for something to do this Christmas season?  Go to http://members.cox.net/ochecnews/id23.htm for a listing of Christmas-related events taking place in December throughout Oklahoma.

 
For a free Christmas Unit Study by Cindy Downes, go to to http://www.oklahomahomeschool.com/christmasunit.html .

 

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Contact information for the PCHEA events can be found in the PCHEA Directory.  You may also email me at pcheainfo( at) gmail (dot) com and I will give you the contact info.  ~Ruth Smith

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