Growing and Learning Together!

Written by: Yves Joseph, Assistant Principal
Class: Ninth Grade 
Region: Grand-Goâve

How has God shown up in this class?

The presence of God has shown up in the ninth grade by the ways they behave in class and the passion they have for the word of God. They like to read their Bible and listen to Christian songs and music and also set good examples for the other classes.

What are some notable updates or activities that this class has been a part of? (i.e. holidays, celebrations, traditions)

We don’t do many activities due to the heavy curriculum in their grade. We usually participate in Flag Day, memorial days and Christmas.

What was the occasion and why is it important to your culture? 

Flag Day is a big event in our society and almost all businesses, offices and schools participate in celebrating this event. The occasion is celebrated on May 18. We usually participate in the parade in the town.

For other important events like memorial days, and Agriculture and Labor Day, we organize conferences with them, or, if possible, take them on tours to visit memorial sites. On Agriculture and Labor Day, we usually have conferences on how to care for plants and prevent erosion by encouraging them to plant more trees and teach their parents about the potential benefits that the plants have.

What is your favorite memory from this year so far? Something that made you laugh? Cry? Praise God?

They had a classmate that was not feeling well and all of them prayed for her. On the next day when she came to school she thanked her classmates for praying for her. We were happy to see how close the friendships are among themselves.

What are some activities or events that this class is looking forward to? 

We look forward to participating in Flag Day and the soccer championship, if it will be possible to do this year due of COVID-19.

Is there a Bible verse that the class has been studying? Or maybe a verse that God has put on your heart during this season? 

They have been studying many verses. This week they are studying Isaiah 43:4.

What would you like to say to partners who are supporting the class and students?

I would like to thank you for helping the class and the students. We are extremely blessed by your generosity. May God continue to bless you for your act of kindness to them. We will pray for you every school day.

Prayer Requests:

• Pray for the eighth grade students so that God will continue to be in their lives. 
• Pray that they stay healthy and learn well in class. 
• This summer they will be taking the government exams, so pray that they all pass. 
• Pray that Lifeline Christian Mission receives sufficient funds to add the next grade levels in the new high school. Schools are very expensive in town, and we want them to continue their education at Lifeline’s school.