Mark 8 - Mark 11

We have only four readings this week since Memorial Day was on Monday, but that doesn't make it any less powerful. Being in the Word of God in community is a precious gift from God. If you haven't started listening is yet, perhaps you can do one a day during summer to refresh your spirit. The dates will be off, but the Word of God is always current. Keep focused these last few days, they are the hardest to keep the students interested, but it is critical that we have them work until the end. They can play on summer vacation!

Around the Word in 180 Day can be heard on our new app which is available on all smartphone options by typing CEAI or Christian Educators or going to this link:

http://get.theapp.co/394c

As we draw closer to the end of the school, I will need your help to determine if we should continue Around the Word in 180 days for the 2014-2015 school year. We began on March 31st as a beta version and will complete the reading of Mark on June 6th. If there is enough interest, then we will continue in August with the Book of Luke.

Please let me know by email or in the comments below (kseddon@ceai.org) if you think having a time in the Word of God in community makes sense.

As always, I am 

Prayerfully dependent on Him,

K

http://www.one16pray.com

www.aw180days.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. 

Mark 3- Mark 7

This week on Around the Word in 180 Days, we are reading from the New Testament in the book of Mark. Jesus never ceases to amaze me with his clarity and love. It's amazing to hear his frustration with us when we have so little faith and yet He continues to teach us daily. Have you download CEAI's new app yet? It's such a great place to listen to Around the Word in 180 Days and much much more. It is available on all smartphone options by typing CEAI or Christian Educators or going to this link:

http://get.theapp.co/394c

As we draw closer to the end of the school, I will need your help to determine if we should continue Around the Word in 180 days for the 2014-2015 school year. We began on March 31st as a beta version and will complete the reading of Mark on June 6th. If there is enough interest, then we will continue in August with the Book of Luke.

Please let me know by email or in the comments below (kseddon@ceai.org) if you think having a time in the Word of God in community makes sense.

As always, I am 

Prayerfully dependent on Him,

K

http://www.one16pray.com

www.aw180days.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. 

Honor the Grads - 2014

On Monday evening, May 12th, eleven graduates from the six St. Johns County high schools were honored for their consistent walk of faith through high school. Now that's a high honor! Can you imagine how difficult it is to stand up to the crowd, to swim upstream or walk the walk in today's high schools? These eleven humble students were given the opportunity to give a small testimony and a look into their future plans. Many of them gave us scripture to ponder, life verses that inspire, stories of overcoming and humble thanks. Some had served as missionaries in the Dominican Republic and their lives were changed forever. Most of them were ladies this time with two of the gentleman unable to come because they were competing in the baseball championships. That didn't stop them from attending in spirit. They sent a video message of thanks and their testimony to all who were present.  

This is the 3rd time I have had the privilege of attending this most encouraging event and each time I am awed by the quality of students. Their hopes and dreams are contagious and give everyone a glimpse into a bright future for all of us. The verse chosen the most this year was Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Is it any wonder that these student get it?

The testimonies of these young people touched the families and friends that filled the Joshua Caleb Ministries Center at Switzerland Community Church. The program is sponsored by Christian Educators (CEAI) of St. Johns County and all nominations are student-led from their FCA, Young Life or other Christian organizations on campus. This is the 19th annual ceremony and was coordinated by Kim Wuellner with words of commendation by Superintendent Dr. Joe Joyner and a blessing by Reverand Wesley Slough.

The students received a certificate, a medallion to wear at graduation and a $100 scholarship  For more information on how you can honor your graduates in your community, please contact Karen C. Seddon.

Honored Graduates

Bartam Trail High School

Sarah Ilaria

Hannah George

Creekside High School

Matt Allen

Taylor Westbrook

Nease High School

Kendal Tiffany

Abby Sanders

Pedro Menendez High School

Rebecca King

Morgan Brown

Ponte Vedra High School

Ireanna Aleya Peete

St. Augustine High School

Molly Cluke

Dominic Herring - Ratcliffe

Prayerfully dependent,

K

http://www.one16pray.com

www.aw180days.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. 

Matthew 26 - Mark 2

This is a whole new week on Around the Word in 180 Days and the first time in another book.  This series is in beta format for the end of this school year to see if reading the Word of God in community is the desire of Christians in the public schools. If enough people are interested, we will continue reading through the whole New Testament in the 2014-1015 school year. The fun part so far is that I am reading the Word from Florida and hearing from teachers in Texas, Alaska, Arizona, Illinois, Virginia, Georgia, California and more. May that be an encouragement to know that you are not alone and that many of us yearn for a way to give Him the glory and seek godly friendships. We are the Body of Christ everywhere we go. Let us have the sword near by.

Around the Word in 180 days, an audio program, is designed for the community of educators in our schools across the nation each school day. The readings include a prayer of adoration, the Word of God , the 1:16PM Prayer prompt and the current CEAI's daily devotional. If you are on the web, you can click the reading in the right hand column or following the suggestions below. Thank you for being in community with us in prayer and in the Word of God.

Around the Word in 180 Days is hosted by Karen C. Seddon and brought to you ubiquitously (any time, any place and at any pace.) It can be found on:

• this blog
• Podomatic (click the play button in the right hand column)
• Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/AW180days
• the AW 180 Days website - www.aw180days.com
• on the CEAI app (*recommended way to listen)

May the words of our Lord bless you throughout the day and be the meditation of your heart.

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. 

Friday - Teacher Appreciation Week

This is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, but certainly not the last time we want to thank teachers for all they do. May God continue to bless you throughout your career with a focus of excellence. We count it a joy to be able to remind teachers and the ones who love them to celebrate this great profession. Each day this week, we have posted a blessing a day the includes:

• a video to encourage you
• a verse to equip you
• a prayer to empower you

Encourage

Thank you teachers for a job well done. Thank you teachers for coming to school when you didn't even feel like getting out of bed. Thank you teachers for praising students and encouraging them to go beyond just ok. Thank you teachers for making the day-to-day doldrum of routine more interesting. Thank you teachers for loving students even when you didn't feel like it. Thank you teachers for consistency, confidence, comfort and counseling. Thank you teachers for safety, security and stability. Thank you teachers for your time and trusting students. You are loved. Today's video is below.

StoryCorps - Thank A Teacher

Equip

Don't you just love the Word of God? It's truly a gift of instruction, correction, encouragement and much more. I've read many books in my life, but the Bible is the only book that reads me!

Romans 12:10 -  Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Empower

Dear Lord,

Thank You for creating us to be teachers. You are the Potter and we are the clay. Mold us into teachers of vision who see a glimpse of what You intend us to be each day. Help us, Lord to be teachers on a mission to be like You in the classroom displaying love, joy, peace, goodness, kindness, gentleness, patience, self-control and peace. Obviously we can not do it alone. Thank You for being in our classrooms even when we forget. Your mercy and grace fill us with the inspiration to flourish in this difficult position. Lord, we are grateful to You for giving us this high calling of teacher. Blessed be Your Name. Amen.

As always, I am
Prayerfully dependent,
K

Come and join us in prayer and in the Word of God each school day.

www.one16pray.com - The 1:16PM Prayer Movement

www.aw180days.com - Around the Word in 180 Days

Karen C. Seddon
CEAI, State Director, Florida
kseddon@ceai.org

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

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) 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.  

Thursday - Teacher Appreciation Week

As Teacher Appreciation draws to the end of the week, be blessed and be a blessing. We count it a joy to be able to remind teachers and the ones who love them to celebrate this great profession. Each day this week, we will post a blessing a day the includes:

• a video to encourage you
• a verse to equip you
• a prayer to empower you

Encourage

Have you looked at the creative side of those around you? Have you encouraged any of your colleagues or students to invest more time in their creative abilities? It's easy to say, "I'm not creative," but that's just not true. Everyone of God's children were born to be creative. It's in our DNA. We encourage you to be mindful of creativity today. Look for creative ideas and nudge them to take it to a higher level. Praise the students for a job well done on assignments and display as much of their creative work as possible.

If I Knew Then: A Letter to Me on My First Day Teaching

Equip

Today is a day for encouragement all throughout God's word. What a blessing to be a blessing. Pass it on.

1st Thess. 5:11 -  Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Empower

Dear Father,

Lord, You are beautiful and more creative than we can wrap our minds around. Thank You for giving us creative abilities. We are Your children and so are all the students and staff at our school. Lord, help us to tap into our creative abilities to honor You. Show us how to give You the glory and credit for all our creative projects, ideas, and creations. Lord, we want to honor You, the greatest of all Teachers. Thank You for teaching us through Your Words and Your Ways. We love You more each day. Amen.

As always, I am
Prayerfully dependent,

K

Come and join us in prayer and in the Word of God each school day.

www.one16pray.com - The 1:16PM Prayer Movement

www.aw180days.com - Around the Word in 180 Days

Karen C. Seddon
CEAI, State Director, Florida

kseddon@ceai.org

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

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) 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.  

Wednesday - Teacher Appreciation Week

In the middle of Teacher Appreciation Week, please know that you are loved all year long. We count it a gift to be able to remind teachers and the ones who love them to celebrate this great profession. Each day this week, we will post a blessing day the includes:

• a video to encourage you
• a verse to equip you
• a prayer to empower you

Encourage

You are a blessing to so many children of all ages, all races, all beliefs, all shapes and sizes. It's incredible how many lives we really touch. If you actually try to count the children whose lives have been impacted by you by the end of your teaching career, it's impossible. It's so touching when a previous student meets you at a store or restaurant and tells you how much they loved your class. Isn't it amazing how many names are forgotten? They remember how we treated them more than they remember what we taught them. Be a blessing to the children today.

LIttle girl song

Equip

Going to God's word each day reminds us of what is important and how much help we need as teachers to be an educator of excellence. 

Ps. 143:10 - Teach me to do Your will, for you are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground

Empower

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You dear Father for the children You have placed in our care. Help them to be listeners today and to yearn for new knowledge. Help them to be open to new ideas and to be curious. Thank You for creating each and everyone of the children who come to our rooms today. It's a miracle how You made each and every one of them unique. Lord, help us to see them as You see them and to treasure these last few weeks with them. Erase any negative influence we may have had on them and forgive us for our failure to always be good to them. Show us how to finish strong and be a teacher of excellence inYour way with Your power. We love you. Amen.

As always, I am
Prayerfully dependent,
K

Come and join us in prayer and in the Word of God each school day.

www.one16pray.com - The 1:16PM Prayer Movement

www.aw180days.com - Around the Word in 180 Days

Karen C. Seddon
CEAI, State Director, Florida
kseddon@ceai.org

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

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) 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.  

Tuesday - Teacher Appreciation Week

Today is officially Teacher Appreciation Day during this Teacher Appreciation Week. Our mission at CEAI is to encourage, equip and empower you according to Biblical principles.  Each day this week, we will post a blessing day the includes:

• a video to encourage you
• a verse to equip you
• a prayer to empower you

Encourage

We have heard many great quotes about what an inspirational teacher can be for a child. But one of the ones that encapsulates them all is "Thank A Teacher Today." Today's video made me very grateful to my own teachers and for being a teacher.  Even though this video ends up being a plug for an ed-tech product, its message is great. 

Link to the video

Equip

Equip yourself with the sword of the Spirit today as you walk the halls of your school.

Col. 4:5-6 - Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Empower

Dear Lord,

You are the Teacher of teachers. Thank You for calling us to teach. Lord, we know that we have a captive audience each day and that we need to guard the words that proceed out of our mouths. Let the words we speak today be a blessing, a soothing ointment that one student needs today. Lord, we realize that we will never know the true impact of everything we say and do to each child that comes under our charge over the years, but please help us act like every word and every moment does count for eternity. Thank You Lord for this Teacher Appreciation Day. May we be a blessing to our paraprofessionals on our campus today.  Thank You for the gift of teaching. Amen.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

As always, I am
Prayerfully dependent,

K

Come and join us in prayer and in the Word of God each school day.

www.one16pray.com - The 1:16PM Prayer Movement

www.aw180days.com - Around the Word in 180 Days

Karen C. Seddon
CEAI, State Director, Florida

kseddon@ceai.org

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

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) 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.  

Monday - Teacher Appreciation Week

Teachers, we just want to bless you. Thank you for your high calling. This week we would like to present you with three little things each day:

• a video to encourage you
• a verse to equip you
• and a prayer to empower you

Encourage

Taylor Mali, poet and teacher, wrote a powerful poem, "What Do Teachers Make?" put to video after encouraging 1000 people to become a teacher. Hope you pass it on to other teachers who need a little encouragement. He's made his poem available on this website for you also.

Equip

Roll this verse around in your mind all day. Read it, say it, meditate on it and act on it.

Hebrews 10:24 - And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works....

Empower

Dear Lord,

Please bless the teachers today. Give them the wisdom and strength to be excellent. Help them Lord to look at their students as fearfully and wonderfully made particularly when that student is not so lovable. Lord, can you help them to encourage their administrators today no matter what relationship they may have with them. Show them your love and help all teachers to be givers, not just receivers during this Teacher Appreciation Week.  Please help our teachers to understanding their high calling. We love you, Lord and thank You for making us teachers! Amen.

Have a great Monday!

As always, I am
Prayerfully dependent,
K

Karen C. Seddon
CEAI, State Director, Florida
kseddon@ceai.org

Come and join us in prayer and in the Word of God each school day.

www.one16pray.com - The 1:16PM Prayer Movement

www.aw180days.com - Around the Word in 180 Days

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

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) 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.