When I consider that two years ago Cumberland had
not yet occupied the Westside facility or even seriously considered
our current middle school facility, I'm amazed. God has truly
opened doors for us and blessed us during these years. He has
blessed our comings and our goings and we continue to grow. Year
by year our roots grow deeper and stronger. Our Lord surely shows
His love to us.
Then I contemplate the fact that our facility needs
are being filled by godly and enthusiastic teachers who increase
in number and commitment, again I rejoice. As our fund-raising
efforts find good support and positive response, once more I
acknoweledge our good fortune. We have much for which to be exceedingly
grateful.
In response to these obvious answers to prayer
I am compelled to pray again and to ask our Lord what to do next.
I'm also asking our administrative team and school board to pray
and share with me. As God makes our vision clear we can proceed
to even greated heights.
In my awareness that many of our families live
west of us, I've asked our board to pray about opening a West
Cobb campus. In regard to the appeals of our principals, Mr.
Wages and I are talking with them about how to enrich, improve,
and better operate our existing schools. Now I'm asking you as
parents, supporters, and students to join us in praying about
how God would have us proceed in the immediate future. Listed
below are valid proposals already offered for consideration but
shared in no particular order:
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I. Regarding further expansion: |
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Build a second elementary facility at Westside Baptist or in
West Cobb. |
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Build a second middle school in West Cobb. |
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Expand our current middle school. |
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II. Regarding improvements to present schools: |
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Provide better furnishings and more teaching aids. |
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Provide foreign language lessons school-wide. |
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Improve playgrounds and libraries. |
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Raise teachers' saleries. |
These considerations and others have crossed our
minds. Currently we rejoice in our progress and by faith look
to future opportunities. You are encouraged to do the same and
to pray as we stay "in the boat" together.
