THE TOP TEN THINGS I AM THINKING ON-NOVEMBER 9, 2011

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS." Phil. 4:8

1. I think my quote of the week is from Vince Lombardi. He said, "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.”

2. I think our first "blue and gold" day of the year will be held this Friday. Please wear our colors and show your school pride.

3. I think our annual "Dig for Nicaragua" volleyball event is this Friday night, November 11. We are in need of donated items for the silent auction and homemade baked goods for the bake sale. Volunteers are needed to assist and the hours can go to fulfill your service time. The middle school boys will play against the middle school girls at 5:00pm. The faculty will play the middle school girls at 6:00pm. Free homework passes will be given out for all students that come.

4. I think the boys and the faculty will wear their black mission shirts for the games. If you do not have one, please see me. They also will be on sale at the game.

5. I think a huge applause is given to Mrs. King and her students for putting on the Veterans Day Chapel. The lines and the songs spoke to my heart. It was a tremendous reminder that a nation that has freedom has the responsibility of protecting and preserving it. What courage our military demonstrates each and every day.

6. I think I was blessed last week when a child approached me and said, "I can't believe you pray for me by name." He was referring to the post cards we send to our students each week after we pray for them in our staff meetings. I believe that God honors prayer and prayer honors God.

7. I think we wil have a brief information meeting regarding cheer leading. Hopefully we will have enough girls this year to have an elementary squad and a middle school squad. This will take place in room 705 right outside my office. Cheer leading is open for 1st-8th grade. The coaches will be present at the meeting to answer any questions you may have.

8. I think Upward Soccer concluded it's season Saturday with the Award Celebration. Steve Brogan presented the gospel in a clear and simple way. We had 8 respond to Christ and accept Him as Lord and Savior. It is wonderful how God uses sports to get their attention and how He uses His sacrifice to get their atonement.

9. I think these are my "Touchdown Topics" for week 9...
Game of the Week-Baltimore Ravens versus the Pittsburgh Steelers
Team of the Week-Miami Dolphins
Player of the Week-Tim Tebow
Coach of the Week-Lovie Smith

10. I think the Redskins are going to have to go 5-3 in the second half of the season to make my winning prediction come true. I thought they would finish 8-8. However, the games get tougher as the year goes along. I am picking the Redskins to win 24-21 Sunday. We need to beat the Dolphins this week so we can build momentum against the Cowboys.