July 2018 - Changes Abound
June 27, 2018 Dear Church Family! This weekend will be my first Sabbath back in 8 weeks and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. While our family was traveling, a lot happened. BAA finished up the 2017-2018 school year and the Johnson Family accepted a call to a new district. It also got a lot warmer and now we are in the valley of summer and looking ahead to fall. Like everyone else I have had a lot of questions. Who will be our pastor? How can we reach our community for Jesus? What is the plan for our school? I'm encouraged by a recent conversation I had with Cheryl Jacko, the educational secretary for Mt. View Conference. Cheryl sends the assuring message that the intent of the conference is to do everything possible to maintain, support and grow the school. In light of the significant investment that the Charleston church has provided over the past 4 years, not to mention the great service of Kathy Pepper, Ashley Johnson and Ashley Briggman, I am confident things will go forward with God's blessing.
I was also inspired by a sermon given by Pastor Walter Cardenas on the youth night of camp meeting. He challenged the congregation to commit to doing everything in our power to reach the youth of our community and conference with our time and treasure. My heart was moved, and I went forward at the end with a clear purpose to do my best to support the children of our church. I thought I'd be the first one to the front, but the Koch’s and Mrs. Fine beat me there. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the experience and devotion of our humble church and I look forward to serving as God sees fit alongside each of you. Laura Hoffman
June 29, 2018 - It is with great joy and praise to God that I share this from Laura Hoffman:
" Dear Church Family,
I wanted to let you know that last night the board at the Boulevard SDA Church voted and I agreed to be Principal of BAA for the coming school year. I'm looking forward to serving along with Asley Briggman who will provide the bulk of instruction while I work on administrative and enrichment programs. I think the team approach will be successful and I believe the school will become an attractive option for Charleston. The children of our community and church are a priority for me and the Charleston leadership. Let me know if there are questions I can answer and please help me get the word out!! Your prayers are greatly appreciated at this time!"
June 30, 2018 Pending personal schedules, we will have an outreach, open house and enrollment event to promote the school at the end of July. Stay tuned, ask God to lead you in how you can help and please devote yourself to prayer for the children within our care and circle of influence. Yours in Christ, Laura Hoffman June 28, 2018
Open House/Registration Day will be July 22, 2018 at 5:30 pm. There will be a picnic dinner, games for the kids, tours of the school, registration and enrollment, and a chance to meet our staff.