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The students that participated in this project were (left to right back): Logan Westlake, Brooke Bowman, Jasmine Bowman, Kyle Yensan, Josh Maurer, and (front) Rebekah O'Neal.
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Blogger's Note: The following was provided by West-Mont Christian Academy.
West-Mont Christian Academy's 8A (8th Grade - Section A) Bible Class recently completed a wood-cutting service project for an older couple from Perkiomenville.
Bob and Lori Meyers have been heating their home for years through the winter months with firewood as their primary source of heat. A few years ago Bob became disabled from a work- related injury and now is no longer able to perform the physical work necessary to prepare the wood for their winter needs.
The 8th Grade class found out about the need Bob and Lori had through their Bible teacher, Phil Bowman, and agreed that they would work together as a class to help this couple in need.
The 8th Grade class found out about the need Bob and Lori had through their Bible teacher, Phil Bowman, and agreed that they would work together as a class to help this couple in need.
On Saturday Oct. 28, the students worked from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., splitting, hauling and stacking roughly two cords of wood to help this couple have enough for their winter supply needs.
Most of the kids had never been exposed to cutting wood before and were quick to learn the true meaning of hard work.
Most of the kids had never been exposed to cutting wood before and were quick to learn the true meaning of hard work.
One student was heard saying "I've never worked this hard in my life!". The students were impressed with this couple's hardy lifestyle and their sacrifice in trading in modern heating styles, for a more primitive and economical approach.
Bob and Lori Meyers were grateful beyond words for the work the students did for them. Bob explained to the kids at the end of the day that they accomplished way more than he ever expected and he and his wife were extremely thankful for each one of them.
The work the students did will keep this couple supplied with all the wood they should need for this coming winter.
Even though the students said it was a lot of hard work, they all agreed that it was well worth their time and effort. They had a great time working together to help this couple, and as kids do, still found plenty of opportunities for laughter and fun amidst the labor and sweat they poured into their project.
All Middle Schoolers at West-Mont Christian Academy are required to complete a service project, known as their "James Project" for each of the four semesters during their school year.
Even though the students said it was a lot of hard work, they all agreed that it was well worth their time and effort. They had a great time working together to help this couple, and as kids do, still found plenty of opportunities for laughter and fun amidst the labor and sweat they poured into their project.
All Middle Schoolers at West-Mont Christian Academy are required to complete a service project, known as their "James Project" for each of the four semesters during their school year.
Bowman quoted James 2:14-17 as the purpose for this requirement. "What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace;
keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
To learn more about West-Mont Christian Academy, visit www.west-mont.org.
keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
To learn more about West-Mont Christian Academy, visit www.west-mont.org.
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