Friday Update, Sep. 6th
“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” Psalms 77:11- NIV
“Never Forget” is a phrase often repeated in the context of 9/11, and its weight is especially significant this week as we mark the 23rd anniversary of that tragic day. Yet, despite the gravity of that day, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of it. The same can be said for our spiritual lives; we often forget who God is and as a result we are more fearful and anxious.
Scripture repeatedly calls us to remember God’s deeds, especially when faced with trials. God doesn’t remove our fears or give us exhaustive reasons to trust Him; instead, He calls us to remember how He has been faithful in the past. Remembering what He has done empowers us to trust Him with our future. When we forget God’s actions, we risk losing our identity and purpose, both as His followers and as individuals created in His image.
God is infinite in power, wisdom, and love. He created the universe, knows every thought and desire of our hearts, and controls all things for His glory. His miracles—whether parting the Red Sea, providing for His people in the wilderness, or raising from the dead—demonstrate His limitless abilities and deep care for His people. When we remember who God is and what He has done, we are reminded that He is able to handle any problem we face, no matter how overwhelming it may seem.
Ultimately, this is a call to live in the truth of who God is. We must never forget that God’s power, justice, and love are real and active in our lives. Our belief in Him should shape every decision we make. Eternity is at stake—not only for us but for those around us who need to know Him. We cannot afford to be passive or to lose sight of what truly matters. Remembering God, we live with boldness, trusting that He will show up in miraculous ways to bring glory to Himself. You may forget a day in history but may we never forget who He is.
Action Step: If you are overwhelmed, take a step of faith by taking that break you don’t think you can afford to take and listen to this 20 minute message given on 9/11 that is centered on reminding us who God is by listing His attributes and all that He has done.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bedrock-teaching/episodes/Have-You-Forgotten-e1nmn15
Richard Jett
VCA Dean of Discipleship
Senior Bible Teacher
UPCOMING EVENTS
Middle School Boys Basketball Call-Out Meeting, Wednesday, September 11, after school at the North Campus. All boys in grades 6-8, and one parent, who are interested in playing on this year’s teams are invited to attend. Contact Coach Scott Crider at cridersc@gmail.com for more information.
Senior Class Flamingo FUNdraiser Update: As the Flamingo FUNdraiser continues, we want to provide you with an update on the current situation.
We have reports of 3-4 flocks of flamingos moving around the area, which is keeping our flamingo specialists quite busy.
To protect yourself from these feathered visitors, I encourage you to purchase protection at the link provided: tinyurl.com/flamingoprotect.
Regarding the nomination process, we want to clarify that you can only nominate someone once your yard has been flocked. We're trying to ensure a fair and organized approach as the flocks make their rounds. Once we have a better handle on the situation, we may consider allowing more nominations.
We appreciate the enthusiasm and support you have all shown for this Seniors FUNdraiser. Your participation is truly making a difference!
September 16-20, Fall Spirit Week with Operation Christmas Child
Each fall we take one week out of the school year to focus on an international missions organization! This year that week is Sept. 16 - 20. This year our theme is "Called Out" from 1 Peter 2:9, "When you know WHO you are, you know WHAT to do". We will be talking about WHO we are in Christ and then WHAT we need to do!
During this week the South Campus will be collecting items for Operation Christmas Child. The class with the most items collected at the end of the week will win a party with Mrs. Jett. We have divided the items that Operation Christmas Child requests amongst all of our grade levels. That list is attached to this email. So start shopping and collecting now, but please do not bring any items in until the week of Sept. 16 - 20!
While the South Campus is collecting items, the North Campus will be raising money to ship the boxes through a friendly competition we call Jar Wars. The class that raises the most money will win a pizza party. We’ll take coins, cash and checks!
To make this week even more exciting, we have fun Dress Up days:
South Campus Dress Up Days:
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Sports Day
Wednesday - Mismatch Day
Thursday - Crazy, Wacky, Hair Day/Hat Day
Friday - VCA Spirit Wear Day - Purple & Gold
North Campus Dress Up Days:
Monday - USA Day
Tuesday - Sports/Jersey Day
Wednesday: Monochromatic Day - dress in 1 color
Thursday - Pajama Day
Friday - Neon Day
Friday, September 20: Half Day dismissal for teacher training
Friday, September 27: Fall Family Picnic, Dogwood Park, Chesterton, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, sponsored by the VCA Parent Teacher Fellowship.
Thursday, October 3: Picture Day
All orders need to be placed with Inter-State Studios at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry. Use the school code 87581VF. Paper order forms are not available.
October 9-11: Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 8: Senior students will have the opportunity to take the SAT during their school day on October 8th at 8am. This test is by sign up only and there are 25 seats available. The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that’s accepted at all U.S. colleges. The SAT measures the reading, writing, and math skills that students are learning in high school. It lets students show that they have the knowledge they need to succeed in college and career. The cost per student is $68. Please contact Mrs. Thomae to sign up at mthomae@vcacademy.info.
Tuesday, October 15: All students in 10th and 11th grade will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 15th at 8am. Students will automatically be enrolled in the test. The State of Indiana pays the cost of this test for all Indiana students. The PSAT tests include reading, writing and language, and math. The test measures the student’s college and career readiness. It is part of the SAT Suite of Assessments. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade may enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. Other agencies also use the PSAT to identify students who may be eligible for their scholarships. These scholarships amount to nearly $160 million every year.
