NEW PREP4Kids Class Emerging

A new PREP4Kids class has formed on the East Side! The Tremont Evangelical Church has marshaled a team to provide a Released-time Bible Class for a neighboring elementary School!
Much work has already been done. The Start date is January 8, 2009. Please be praying for Bonnie Brantly (new Coordinator) as she works with the PREP office and her team. Pray for the students who are signed up to come, and those who are yet to be signed up.

Praise God for new beginnings!

PREP4Kids Fundraising Banquet 2008

If you were unable to attend the PREP4Kids Fundraising Dinner at the DoubleTree Inn in Portland on October 25th, here is a glimpse of the evening. See our post from 10-30 to hear a little more about it.

VIPs Visit PREP4Kids Class

Two "Very Important People" (VIP's) visited the PREP4Kids Oregon City Bible Class this week: Linette Montecalvo, from Sonrise Church is interested in seeing a Released-time Bible class start for the Quatama Elementary School (Hillsboro). Josh Wert, from Tremont Evangelical Church is a parent of a public school student who would like to see a PREP4Kids class available for his daughter.
We thank God for these NEW PEOPLE!!! They bring added depth and enthusiasm to this work.

Dave The Driver: Oregon City PREP4Kids

Dave, the Driver, is an extremely valuable member of the Oregon City PREP4Kids Bible Class. He makes sure the students make it safely from school to the church and back again.
Students are always watching their leaders. This student (left) seems to be trying to get Dave's attention as he waits for everyone to get on board. The time our students have with the faithful Christian helpers and drivers helps create good memories. The "servant's heart" and positive attitudes our helpers demonstrate add credibility to the Bible lesson(s).
Thanks for all you're doing Dave!

Humboldt PREP4Kids Class: Opening Hearts and Minds in North Portland

Donna Gaither (teaching) and Patsy Booze (left foreground) are giving their time and talents to teach students of the Humboldt Elementary School. See how this teacher gets on eye-level with her students when asking questions? She is an expert at giving full attention.

PREP4Kids Fundraising Dinner a Huge Success!

What a Praise-filled evening was had by all who attended the PREP4Kids Fundraising Dinner on October 25 at the Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel.

God is so good to use all of us to Praise His Name by reaching out to public school students in the Greater Metro Area of Portland. Three hundred and fifty people attended to hear what God is doing in the public schools.

Master of Ceremonies Dennis Hayes kept the program moving along with his delightful comments and introductions! Keynote Speaker Stephen Williams with "Prepare the Way" Ministries was so encouraging as he shared how individuals can make a difference in the public schools across the nation. It is up to us to be involved in any way we can to be "salt and light" to our community through the schools. Music and testimonies kept us involved in the program and helped all of us identify ways we can make a difference.

PREP4Kids is "No Longer the Best Kept Secret"!