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Weekly News & Updates for the LPA Community                          August 26, 2017
"A breath of fresh air" 

This was how one parent described hearing family ministry champion and author Ellen Schuknech speak on parenting. Fresh from recording a Focus on the Family broadcast related to her new book on disciplining children, Mrs. Schuknecht made two presentations at LPA this week. She shared multiple things to do (and not to do) in the training of young people to address both justice (what should be done) and grace (allowance during training and growing). She emphasized the ultimate value of addressing each student's unique character needs through the academic endeavors, rather than to focus primarily on the academic work. Students are in parental training to build muscle in perseverance, patience, peace, boldness, willingness, etc. Mrs. Schuknecht emphasized a need for young Christian people who have the "grit" to face an increasingly more difficult world.  
 
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Operation Sandwich
Secondary students helped craft around 350 sandwiches Friday afternoon for people in need. These sandwiches will be delivered to "Operation Sandwich" in Charlotte to be distribute.





Walking in a Manner Worthy of the Calling 
This year's theme verse, Ephesians 4:1-3, has taken a front and center focus in morning gathering devotions for these first few weeks of school. During this time, Mr. Miller has led students and staff in devotional notes about what it means to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling" and how to prepare for the walk. To read details notes on this year's theme verse from Mr. Miller, visit the LPA website.



Work Day Laborers
Thanks to all the families who helped with Saturday's workday; and a special thanks to Mr. Burchfield (pictured right) who led these workers. Much was done to spruce up the campus. Another work day will be scheduled in a few weeks. 
 
In and around the classrooms


Fort Building
The primary playground has been a construction site of stick forts since heavy winds provided excellent building timber. Students work together to design and construct , and every day brings a new opportunity to reuse their materials and build something new. 
 

Art of Celebration
Led by Mr. Fleming and Mrs. Moseley, the praise band has begun practice for the school year. New members led worship for the first time Friday morning during secondary connection time. 
 
Off to the Races 
 
Both the men and women's cross country teams started their season strong during their first meet at Oconee. With all 7 runners placing in the top 10 of the race, the women placed first as a team. Additionally, senior Haden McCarter placed first individually. The men's team placed third, with senior Isiah Mayhall placing second individually.

On Friday afternoon, the Volleyball ladies headed to a two-day tournament at Westminster while the men's soccer team defeated the talented York Prep for the first time, 3 to 0, in an exciting home game Friday evening. 

GO GREEN!

   
For Upcoming Games and Matches, visit the LPA Athletic Calendar. 

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