Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Psalm 46:6, 10-11 NIV
World events since October 7th have seen an escalation in violence that have shocked the conscience of many and have dominated the news cycles. “Nations are in an uproar” and thousands of lives have been lost and impacted in unimaginable ways. As tensions rise, even in America, our security apparatus is on full alert and we are being warned to be vigilant against possible terrorist attacks here.
At times like these, it is good to be reminded that our God is still on His throne and He is sovereign over all. In the end, “it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:22) and not man’s.
While it is prudent to be alert to what is going on around us as Christians, we should not and cannot allow world events and the 24/7 news cycle to control our thoughts and emotions. May we heed the advice of the Lord in Psalm 46 and “be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Shepherding His lambs,
David Funk
Superintendent, VCA
Please mark your calendars for the FULFILLING THE VISION Banquet, Friday, November 10 at VCA. Our speaker that evening will be Pastor Denny Smith, Jr., VCA dad and associate pastor at Valley Baptist Church. There will be a check-in and fellowship time starting at 6:00, with the banquet and program starting at 6:30 PM and concluding at 8:45 PM. There is no charge for hosting or attending the event, but an offering will be taken at the conclusion of the evening to support the online ministry of the school. Childcare is available for toddler through middle school age children. Please RSVP at 2023 Fulfilling the Vision RSVP or by calling our NC office at 219-548-2701. You can also scan the QR code on the attached invitation. (This event is for adults only.)
INVITE YOUR PASTOR TO LUNCH: October is “Pastor Appreciation Month.” The ministry of VCA is a three-way partnership between the home, school and local church. Two years ago VCA started a program to invite local pastors to lunch. Students were encouraged to invite their pastors to eat lunch with them at our campuses. We would like to start this program up again this school year. Please notify the school office (SC and NC) if your pastor will be joining you for lunch so we can have a visitor’s badge ready for them when they check in at the main office. Thank you.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NO SCHOOL ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
- October 26-27: Fall Break
- November 10: Half Day with North Campus dismissal @ 12:05 pm, South Campus @ 12:10 pm
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break
NORTH CAMPUS FUN FOOD FRIDAY:
November 3 - Fazoli’s fettuccine or spaghetti and bread sticks
November 17 - Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich or meal
FALL SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT is scheduled for Thursday, November 2nd. Middle School will be from 6:00 - 7:00 pm and High School will be from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Families are asked to bring a dessert/cookies/brownies, etc. to share.
NOVEMBER DAD’S BREAKFAST is scheduled for Thursday, November 2, 7:00 am. All dads, PreK-12, are invited to the North Campus for a time of fellowship and encouragement and it’s a great way to connect with other families at VCA. Please RSVP to Megan Huber at 219-548-2701 or vcabusinessoffice@vcacademy.info.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY is Wednesday, November 15.
GRANDPARENTS DAY - November 17
We are planning to celebrate Grandparents Day at both campuses this year on November 17th. Grandparents will meet at the South Campus from 9:00 - 11:00 AM and the NC from 2-3:00 PM. Please invite your child’s grandparents or special adult friend to join us for a program, food, and activities. If your child does not have anyone to invite, please email Mrs. Jett at the SC as we have adults who have offered to “adopt” a child for the event. More information is coming soon!
SOUTH CAMPUS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL - Thursday, December 14 at Valparaiso High School Auditorium. Program begins at 6:30pm with doors opening at 6:00pm.