March 2008 Newsletter
2007 - 2008 PCHEA Officers
Leaders: Fredrick and Jeri Akin
Co-leader: Teresa Burnett
Secretary: Julie Cockroft
Treasurer: Kim VanBebber
PCHEA website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/pchea
A Note from our Co leader, Teresa Burnett:
This month I thought I would do something a little different. Instead of writing something I thought I’d share a short story that a friend sent to me a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, I don’t know who the author is but if anyone does I’d love to know.
YOU DECIDE!
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.
The other is God. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf wins?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
At Youth Camp when I was a teenager a young minister said the following and I had never forgotten it.
“My past is under the blood; My present is on the alter; And my future is in God’s hands.”
Mark Hall, 1982
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Skate Day
Friday, March 7th, Star-Skate in Shawnee, 10:30am to 12:00.
45th St., Just off of Hw. 177. Across the stoplight from Abuelita Rosa's (1-40 &177 area)
If you are planning to attend Skate Day please RSVP by March 5th.
The more we have the better!
March Family Fellowship
Potluck Dinner and Fredrick Akin speaking on "The Family Reading Time."
March 13th; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring a main dish and a side or dessert to share. We will bring tea, lemonade, and water.
PCHEA will supply the paper goods.
Fredrick has spoken on this topic at Homeschool Conferences in several states. As he reads excerpts from a few good books, you will experience just how exciting a family reading time can be for children and adults of all ages. Reading aloud to the family is not only a great form of family entertainment, but also an effective and exciting way to teach academics, to build character, and explain biblical and spiritual truths.
We’ll have dinner, listen to the topic, and then have time to visit.
Please RSVP: via email or call Fredrick or Jeri Akin
Please Note
Spring will soon be here and with that comes elections of new officers. Officers generally serve a 2 year term. This year the position of Secretary will be open. Anyone interested in being the new PCHEA secretary needs to submit a brief statement about yourself, your vision for PCHEA, and why you would like to be secretary in the April newsletter. If you want more information about what this position entails please contact Julie Cockroft, our current secretary.
C-FEST (Christian Families Educating & Serving Together)
Shawnee homeschool co-op 2008 fall enrollment dates:
- For current C-FEST families enrollment begins March 31st and ends April 15th.
- For new families enrollment begins April 21st and ends June 1st.
For more information please visit our website at
http://www.cfestco-op.com
TeenPact
Oklahoma State Class in 2008!
Using a variety of hands-on experiences, students will learn about their state government from doing things as actually debating bills, meeting legislators, viewing the chambers, interviewing lobbyists, taking prayer walks, and freshening up on their public speaking skills. Students will also be challenged by the TeenPact staff and the guest speakers to be young people committed to being an effective, Godly generation of Biblical leaders.
4-day Class (13-19 year old students)
April 14-17, 2008 (An optional Public Speaking Class will be held on Friday, April 18.)
1-day Class (8-12 year old students)
Friday, April 18, 2008
The 4-day class students can stay at the Character First Training Center located 10 minutes from the capitol! Each evening we will have a time of worship and devotion from the Guest Director. Make sure and select the residential camp option!
Register online at www.teenpact.com.
