You may have heard of the tie-up on Interstate 40 in Northern Arizona Sunday morning. A fatality accident occurred at 5:30 a.m. just a few miles east of our campus, tying up traffic for miles -- and for many hours. Looking from the campus across to the interstate, one could see a solid line of "parked" trucks -- from horizon to horizon.
Never ones to miss an opportunity to reach out to those in need, our campus pastor and two of our dorm parents, along with the junior high students, distributed water and snacks "in Jesus' Name" to many of the stranded motorists -- some had been sitting there for hours with nothing to eat or drink! As Jesus said in Matthew 10:42, "If anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones . . . he will certainly not lose his reward."
I have a feeling many of those stranded travelers will always remember the Navajo "angels" who came to their rescue along Interstate 40 in Northern Arizona. It was wonderful the way God used this situation to show our "angels" how to put their faith into action.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Lalonzo -- 7 years old on 23rd!
Tomorrow (Friday, March 23) is Lalonzo Chee-Simmons’ birthday. “Lonzo” as we call him will be seven years old. He is in the first grade.
Recently, Lonzo made a huge breakthrough in reading. He had been struggling all year. His teacher, Mrs. Flye, said she had decided she just wasn’t going to be able to teach him to read – so she prayed that GOD would teach him. Suddenly the words made sense -- and he could read!! A whole new world has opened up to Lonzo. In fact, he reads everything in sight!!
Our awesome food service staff honors each student and staff member on his or her birthday by letting that person select the menu for either lunch or supper. So -- tomorrow, we'll all be enjoying Lonzo's special menu, which is: macaroni and cheese, ham, broccoli with cheese sauce, and for dessert -- vanilla ice cream cones!
Please remember all the children in prayer -- and especially pray for Lonzo. He's a very special little boy.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Chapel Service at SVIS
Welcome to our BLOG – our latest method of letting you know about happenings at Sun Valley Indian School. Students and staff have all returned from a much anticipated and enjoyable spring break.
I understand today is the first day of spring?? Our temperatures in Sun Valley have fallen and the wind is blowing a gale – actually it’s blowing a storm of sand – into our eyes, our mouths, our offices, classrooms, houses!! But – the sun is shining – AND the SON is shining in our hearts!!
I wish you could have joined us for chapel today. Our campus pastor, Diana Elliott, demonstrated through an awesome dramatization the sacrifice Jesus made to save us all from sin. We were held spellbound as she and two of our staff dialogued about the judgment day, The “judge” asked Kris why he thought he should be allowed into heaven, and his response was, “Because I’ve been good.” Of course, we know that isn’t good enough – that we all must have our sins forgiven. Just as the “judge” began to proclaim Kris condemned to die for his sins, “Jesus” rushed in shouting “NO, NO!” “Who are you?” asked the judge. “I’m Jesus,” he responded “and I will take his punishment upon myself.” Of course, Kris was astounded – that anyone would take his sins upon himself.
As I said, I wish you had been there. There was more to it – but you get the picture. Students and staff alike were brushing away tears as we realized just how much Jesus loves us.
We were reminded that it’s okay to eat those chocolate bunnies and colored eggs – but don’t let that keep you from remembering the real reason for Easter – the most important day in the year – the day Jesus arose from the dead.
May God be with you today as you also remember what Jesus did for you.
I understand today is the first day of spring?? Our temperatures in Sun Valley have fallen and the wind is blowing a gale – actually it’s blowing a storm of sand – into our eyes, our mouths, our offices, classrooms, houses!! But – the sun is shining – AND the SON is shining in our hearts!!
I wish you could have joined us for chapel today. Our campus pastor, Diana Elliott, demonstrated through an awesome dramatization the sacrifice Jesus made to save us all from sin. We were held spellbound as she and two of our staff dialogued about the judgment day, The “judge” asked Kris why he thought he should be allowed into heaven, and his response was, “Because I’ve been good.” Of course, we know that isn’t good enough – that we all must have our sins forgiven. Just as the “judge” began to proclaim Kris condemned to die for his sins, “Jesus” rushed in shouting “NO, NO!” “Who are you?” asked the judge. “I’m Jesus,” he responded “and I will take his punishment upon myself.” Of course, Kris was astounded – that anyone would take his sins upon himself.
As I said, I wish you had been there. There was more to it – but you get the picture. Students and staff alike were brushing away tears as we realized just how much Jesus loves us.
We were reminded that it’s okay to eat those chocolate bunnies and colored eggs – but don’t let that keep you from remembering the real reason for Easter – the most important day in the year – the day Jesus arose from the dead.
May God be with you today as you also remember what Jesus did for you.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Welcome to Our New Blog
In order to give you glimpses into our lives, we have created a blog. We hope you will enjoy hearing about the children and what is happening at the school.
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