Just a reminder

I realize how difficult it is to take time out of the day to meet, therefore,  I wanted to remind you that we are your partner in the public school created to encourage, equip and empower you in your high calling.  At CEAI, we believe that transformation in education can take place when Christians in the public school live out their faith legally and gracefully. As you work with each child in your class or with your colleagues, remember to see them as image bearers of God Himself. He has fearfully and wonderfully made each and every one of us in His own image (even when we are not so lovable).

         I would like to remind you of just three resources for now to encourage you in your walk. The first is prayer. Consider praying in the desks of each of your students (perhaps one a day) before school begins.  Ask God to help him/her with specific needs for that particular child. Prayer is the most powerful tool of a teacher. We now have a national prayer movement that we would like you to join - the 1:16PM Prayer Movement. We are calling on all Christians in the public schools to set a silent alarm each school day to pray for the needs of their school community. These are reverent, discreet, silent and personal prayers lifted up with others across the nation on a daily basis. There is power in prayer. Please go to www.one16pray.com for more information and share with your church and Christian friends.

         Second, I would like to remind you of the best little informational pamphlet ever - FREE to Speak. This powerful summary of legal guidelines was actually written by the US Department of Education and then redesigned into this format by Gateways for Education. Please study this booklet to understand the religious freedoms and guidelines for Christians in the public schools.

         Finally, we have many devotionals and resources specifically designed for your empowerment in blog form, online devotionals and websites. If you would like to subscribe to it, sign up on the CEAI website. Two other weekly devotionals beautifully written by Don Clark include:

•  Teacher! Take Courage
•   Fields of Faith 

                   Please remember how much God loves you and has blessed you as an educator. Do not hesitate contact me if you have any questions or concerns (kseddon@ceai.org). I would love to share His love with you and please let me know how I can ask God to bless you.

Prayerfully dependent,

K

http://www.one16pray.com

PS. Don’t forget to spread the word about the 1:16PM Prayer Movement.

•      Go to www.one16pray.com for more information

•      Go to www.ceai.org for more information (which will point you to the above address!)

•      Visit,  "like", and add comments the 1:16PM Facebook page.

•      Sign up for text message prayer prompts from Remind 101 (we have 205!)

•      Follow us on Twitter for the prayer prompts @one16pray

•      Look for the prayer prompts on the 1:16 PM website or Facebook page.

May God bless you with success His way this 2013-2014 school year.

Note: To more fully understand the 16-9 Movement, please read the first blog entry by clicking here.

Christian Educators Association International is the only professional association in the United States specifically for Christian educators in public schools.  CEAI protects our members first in prayer, next with excellent professional liability insurance and other benefits while helping them live out their high calling as a Christian in the public school.