The 4th grade at C.C.A. spent two full days in the historical city of St. Augustine, Florida, on January 21st and 22nd. The students, along with their parents, were able to visit many sites that culminated their study of Florida history. Some of the places that they visited were the Oldest Wooden School House, Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church, Castillo de San Marcos Fort, Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum, St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Mission Nombre de Dios, Old Florida Indian and Spanish program, and the Oldest Jail. Not only was the trip educational, but it was also a lot of fun. A scavenger hunt in the evening was a big hit for the students as they raced around the quaint city looking for answers to clues. An outreach project was also a significant part of the trip as the students handed out witness tracts that they personally made. Before leaving on the trip, the students prayed for the Lord to lead them to the person who should receive their tract. God is to be praised for an amazing trip for the students where memories of their first overnight field trip will not soon be forgotten.

Highlights of 5th grade for the month of January

Yum! Yum!

Mrs. Mayell's class enjoyed ice cream as a reward for having the most points for Accelerated Reading. Keep up the great work!

Mrs. Veith's class enjoyed cake for reaching their Accelerated Reading goals.

Fifth grade celebrated the start of third quarter by having a Christian wear day.

5th Grade Chapel

Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

James 1:27

The word of God exhorts us to take care of the orphans and widows of the world that are alone and hurting and feel that they have no hope. It is the prayer of the entire fifth grade that God will use them to minister to these children and families in some way in our own community. On Friday January 8th, the fifth grade led chapel for the entire elementary school to put a focus on that need in our world and in our own community. Fifth grade students led worship and read monologues written by students from the perspective of an orphan. They even ran the sound booth for the chapel. After a slide show presentation Pastor Doug Sauder, President of 4kids of South Florida, spoke to the students about what they could do for orphans right here in Broward County. We give God all the glory for the outstanding presentation the students made and the memorable and moving encouragement we received from our speaker. Fifth grade asks for your continued prayers as they look to bless orphans and single mothers this school year.

Guest speaker Pastor Doug Sauder

5th Grade leading worship

Fifth grader Jackson Sauder working the sound booth