As president and co-founder of Joshua Expeditions, I am honored that Alpha Omega Publications has given me the opportunity to present our ministry in this issue of the School Messenger. Amir Mahadi and I co-founded Joshua Expeditions (JE) nine years ago with the sole purpose of providing students with the opportunity to impact the world with the gospel. I believe students need to be inspired to fulfill the Lord's calling for their lives through experiential learning and exposure to missions and outreach. If students can learn to use their gifts, abilities, and educational backgrounds to share the gospel, then they can begin to walk out their divine purpose. Our goal at JE is to provide your students with the opportunity to discover their purpose in Christ as we integrate sightseeing with strategic ministry components. Your students will not only see the world, but will have the opportunity to change it!

Joshua Expeditions specializes in a wide array of domestic and international short-term mission trips and educational travel. The world is in your hands whether it is a trip to our nation's capital city of Washington DC, a senior class trip to London, a mission trip to Costa Rica, or one of our international leadership trips....

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Are you "Switched-On," or are you crying "SOS!" Over the last 50 years, technological developments have improved many aspects of everyday life, including education. Unfortunately, as with every other field that uses computers, technology can also cause quandaries and dilemmas not experienced with pencil and paper. Switched-On Schoolhouse (SOS) was designed to make your job easier, as well as make the learning experience more interesting and effective for your students. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a first-time user, the following tips and tricks may help you be even more successful with SOS.

1. Open Page Setting for Quizzes and Tests...

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River of Life Christian School (RLCS) was founded in 1976 as Payette Christian Academy, in the basement of Payette Assembly of God. The present facility was built in 1980. We just completed construction on a second building to house 1st-2nd Grade, an elective classroom, and a chapel. We also purchased an additional bus to help accommodate the 30% increase in enrollment this year. We offer K4-12th Grade as well as child care for ages 0-12. For over 30 years our school has had a rich impact on our community by providing graduates who go on to succeed as a pastor, missionary, business owner, recording artist, police officer, and mayor. Many of our alumni choose to send their own children to our school, or return to provide leadership in our school as a teacher, youth pastor, or school administrator. This testifies to our vision, which is: Fulfilling the Great Commission by preparing students for life and eternity.

Every year we explain to staff, parents, and students our three objectives in accomplishing this vision. Our first goal: To actively draw each student into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. The second goal: To create an environment where students feel loved, safe, and secure. Finally: To prepare students academically so they can be all God wants them to be. Our effort to meet this final goal is what inspired us to make a change....

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We realize that fundraising can be one of the most challenging and daunting projects within any Christian school. While we certainly do not wish to portray ourselves as experts in this field, at the same time, we do desire to keep you informed as we learn of various fundraising opportunities. Please note three such opportunities listed below. Understand that we are not affiliated with these resources in any manner and do not profit from any of their transactions, nor are we equipped to answer any questions on their behalf. Feel free to contact them for information to determine if they will be compatible with your fundraising programs.

Geckler Companies Inc....

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