Lydia Urban Academy: Summer 2013
Kids Across America (KAA)
In June, LUA took 19 students and 3 staff
to KAA in Golden, MO. While at KAA students are encouraged to stretch themselves
physically and spiritually. They are given new experiences that push them to
move outside their comfort zone. Activities include; High Ropes courses,
biking, tubing on the lake, basketball, cheerleading, swimming, volleyball,
archery, golf, and canoeing just to name a few. The counselors and staff are
very intentional about constantly sharing the Gospel with the students. There
is a night mid-week where the campers take part in what is called “Cross
Talk”. On this night the campers are
clearly presented with the Gospel through drama and a Bible message, and are
given the opportunity to make a decision to follow Christ. This year we had one
student chose to give his life to the Lord. The campers are then encouraged the
next day to “ring a bell” in front of the whole camp to show they are serious
about their decision. This boy “Rang that bell”!
Graduation!
August 16, 2013
LUA held a graduation for 8 students. These 8 students all came to LUA with
individual difficulties that prevented them from remaining successful in a
traditional high school. Stepping through the doors of LUA they started
experiencing success through academics, friendships and ultimately graduating
from high school. A student who couldn’t read before coming to LUA was
presented with a hardbound story book that he wrote and created for his
daughter. Another student who felt like graduation was always out of reach for her proudly walked across the stage and
received her diploma. As a staff we could not have been more proud of these 8
graduates! Our next graduation will be
in January for hopefully 8 more students.
LUA Staff (Best co-workers ever!)
Prayer Requests:
·
Students would
continue to respond to the Gospel.
·
LUA staff would be
intentional with sharing the Gospel with students and parents.
- The 8 potential graduates for January will complete all course work.
