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Andrews Academy's
Official Newsletter
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Community Vespers
Tonight, Friday, April 8, 7:00 PM
Howard Performing Arts Center (venue change)
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Student Week of Prayer - Chapels
On Wednesday, chapel began with a prayer activity for the juniors and seniors. As the year comes to a close, many important decisions are being made, which can be overwhelming. This activity was to pray over any uncertainties or worries the students have about the future and place these requests in the prayer box. Following song service, Fiorella Oudri read the scripture from Romans 8:28. Junior class pastor, Eva Prouty, then delivered the devotional. She told a story about her grandmother. One day Eva’s mom was talking to her grandmother on the phone. Her grandmother seemed confused, and made a strange face before suddenly hanging up. Eva’s mother rushed to make the three hour drive, as she lived across the state, to see if she was okay. Her grandmother was diagnosed with epilepsy and had to quit her job and change her life. After losing her job, Eva’s grandmother felt worthless until she found a sense of community she didn’t have back in Detroit. It may seem like our lives are out of control sometimes, but Eva reminded us that God is always on our side. To close, Eva left us with John 16:33, which reads, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Thursday's chapel began with a song service followed by the scripture reading. Jimmy Hajaj read Psalms 46:1-2. Zothile Sibanda and Chris Mwashinga performed a piece for the special music before the speaker began. Senior class pastor, Jacob Elanko, shared the devotional. Recently, Jacob went on the music tour to Florida. The students went to the amusement park Busch Gardens. Jacob wasn't interested in going on the big rides but gave in to the pressure. This made Jacob think of Jacob from the Bible. Jacob lied and manipulated people in his life, and ended up wrestling with God. Even though he ended up with a broken hip, Jacob won this fight with God because he didn't give up. Jacob's broken hip was his consequence, but it was also a reminder of God's power. Jacob reminded us that sometimes we need to close our eyes, breathe, and just accept God's blessing for us.
To close our week of prayer Student Association pastor, Benny Santos, delivered the message today (Friday). Benny's presentation was titled It is Your Fault. Benny remembers wanting to make a cake with his older brother when they were younger. Benny needed to stand on his brother's back to reach the ingredients, but his brother wasn't aware. He bent down to pick up his glasses, Benny stepped on his back, and they both lost their balance, causing Benny to grab onto the cabinet. The cabinet and its contents came crashing down, and his brother was cut by broken glass. Benny felt guilty because it was his fault his brother was hurt.
Benny also shared a story about their dog, Molly. Molly was a great dog until she suddenly became hostile. One day Benny looked into her eyes and asked why she was being mean when he loved her so much. This is how God feels when we continue to reject Him. When dealing with guilt, we try to hide it, blame others, or punish ourselves. Benny encouraged us to recognize and confess our sins, ask for forgiveness and acceptance, and forgive ourselves. There is nothing we can do to make God love us less. God's forgiveness is instantaneous, complete, and gratuitous.
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2022-2023 Re-Enrollment
Andrews Academy’s administration and staff welcomes you to re-enroll for the 2022-2023 school year. Please take time now to complete your child’s enrollment for next year.
- Instructions and forms are located on the Andrews Academy website.
Class Schedule Information:
Once you have re-enrolled online and completed your Financial Agreement with Ms. Gracie, you will receive an email with instructions on how to make an appointment for a class schedule with our Registrar, Ms. Ivonne.
Please note dates for priority enrollment based on class standing. ** It is important to make sure to schedule your appointment in the correct week:
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Seniors (class of 2023) - ended
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Juniors (class of 2024) - Next Week, April 11-15
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Sophomores (class of 2025) - April 18-22
* If you miss your designated class week, you may need to schedule your appointment for the week of April 25. Contact Ms. Ivonne for more information.
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The Andrews Academy Symphonic Band will perform at Grand Rapids
Central Church tomorrow, Sabbath, April 9.
- Load the Bus: 7:45 AM at AA, leave at 8:00 AM
- Attire: Full concert uniform
Lunch will be provided, and the students will return in the afternoon. |
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Student Association Officer Speeches & Elections
SA Elections are this Tuesday, April 12, during all lunches!
This Tuesday, the student body is able to take part in the tradition of voting for the future Student Association Officers for the 2022-2023 school year. The students will hear the speeches of each of the applicants during an assembly that morning.
We are soliciting the prayers of the student body, faculty & staff, parents, and family members as we seek to elect the student leaders that will represent AA, and most importantly Christ, during their term.
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If you have any questions or need more information, please email Mrs. Mills at samantham@andrews.edu.
Don’t be selfish, don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3
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AA Girls Night
Saturday evening, April 16
5:00 - 10:30 PM
$10
Tickets are available during lunch until Thursday, April 14.
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Woodworking Class
Woodworking class, led by Mr. Ron Norton, is currently working on two different projects. One group is working on building dog houses; this week they were creating plans as they design their construction project. The other half of the class is working on building two new doors for the outdoor school storage trailers behind the shop. They were working on the headers for the two doors. The storage shed is nine feet tall, and the doors are eight feet; thus the need for headers for both storage trailers.
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Latin American Culture Class
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Latin American Culture class students have been working on another hands-on project, this time focusing on Guatemala. ”Giant Kite Festival" is a cultural event where people take part in a giant kite contest. Entrants have typically spent months creating their kites, and participating kites are graded on both creativity and length of flight. This contest has been around for several centuries and is now recognized as a Cultural Good of Guatemala. These kites usually display issues people care about. Students of this class were making their kites with themes such as “don’t pollute," “pray for Ukraine,” “religious liberty,” etc. Thank you, Mrs. Silvestre, for leading out in this project as your students learn more about Latin America.
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Important: Remember that in order to order lunch, students must have a signed contract with AU Dining Services/Bon Appetit and their ID card. Also, lunches need to be ordered online or through the GET Mobile app at least one day in advance (by 5 PM). See instructions in a previous E-Sanjo or contact Dining Services for more information - 269-471-3161 or ds@andrews.edu. If a student orders lunch but then is absent that day, please email Dining Services by 9:00 AM to cancel the order.
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Film Premiere
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A young family moves to the idyllic island nation of Palau and suffers unspeakable tragedy. Through recently uncovered archival footage and first-person accounts, "Return to Palau" tells an incredible true story of survival, faith, and forgiveness. No tickets required. Program is FREE of charge, and all are invited to attend.
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RAD Self-Defense Class
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Who: Ladies ages 12 & up
Wonderful mother/daughters, girl's evenings, and any lady who would like to learn some potentially life-saving methods of self-defense.
When: Monday, April 25 - Wednesday, April 27
5:30-9:00 PM
Food will be provided.
Where: The Community Center at the Stevensville Adventist Church
6657 Stevensville-Baroda Rd
Stevensville, MI
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Reserve your spot by April 21 by texting Jen Lemon (269-340-2264).
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Andrews Academy
8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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269-471-3138
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