Fall is in the air!

"A Pumpkin Poem"

Author Unknown

One day I found two pumpkin seeds.

I planted one and pulled the weeds.

It sprouted roots and a big, long vine.

A pumpkin grew; I called it mine.

The pumpkin was quite round and fat.

(I really am quite proud of that.)

But there is something I'll admit

That has me worried just a bit.

I ate the other seed, you see.

Now will it grow inside of me?

(I'm so relieved since I have found

That pumpkins only grow in the ground!)

Tomorrow is the first day of fall! With fall comes some of the best things in life such as the crisp, cool autumn breeze, beautiful fall foliage, pumpkin-flavored desserts and coffees, s'mores and campfires, and even football! While everyone at GLC is excited about many of these things, we are VERY excited about the FALL CARNIVAL!!!

This year's carnival will be on Friday, October 21st at 6:30PM. We've decided to change things up a bit, so rather than have trunk-or-treat and costumes, we're going to celebrate the season with fall-themed fun! We're going to have games, activities, and even pony rides! And of course, what's fall (and fun) without food? We'll have hot dogs, popcorn, boiled peanuts, and other great treats for everyone!

Ms. Wanda and your child's teacher would love to have your help with the carnival! If you have ideas for booths, please share them. If you can spare some time to lend a hand, let your child's teacher know or sign up on your class's volunteer list. Also, if you are interested in donating items for the fall carnival, Ms. Wanda has a list of needed items.

Everyone at Glencoe Baptist Church, Learning Center, and Academy is excited about this year's carnival, and we want each of you to be just as excited! As you make plans to attend, be sure to invite your family, friends, and neighbors to come out and enjoy the fall festivities and fellowship!

In the Sunshine & the Rain

It's official! The 2011-2012 preschool year is off to a running start! With every new school year comes many new faces, and we are excited to have many new students join us and to have many students return. Also with a new school year comes many milestones and memories and even some challenges. As life seems to continually grow busier, it seems that challenges tend to present themselves more frequently. Unfortunately, challenges are often accompanied by discouragement. My goal with this week's blog is to simply encourage you as you begin to settle into the routine of parents of a preschoolers.

Throughout His Word, God promises that He will be with us. He promises to never desert us or abandon us. In Isaiah 41:10 God says to Jacob, "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." What a promise! When we are faced with frustrations and disappointments and even in the midst of catastrophes, our Father is with us. Just as encouraging as this is the realization that this same promise is true for our children. God is always with them--even when we, their parents, can't be.

Isn't it simply encouraging to know that the same God who knew us before He created us in our mothers' wombs is still with us today, at this very moment, and will always be with us (Jeremiah 1:5)?

My prayer for each of you is that, as the school year progresses, you will constantly and consciously notice God and His love surrounding you and your child.