The Markham Center renovation is nearly complete. For those who are new to BJA, the Markham Center is the high school “snack shop,” which is used by our students as a place for enjoying food, fellowship, and studying. I hope you all will make a point of stopping by this year to see the transformation.
With great anticipation, we look forward to the start of BJA’s 90th year in just two-and-a-half weeks! We look forward to getting to know our new families and trust that the Lord will unite our hearts together as we partner in the education of your children. Overall, our enrollment total has increased about 55 students, and we give a special welcome to over 150 new BJA students—for whom we praise the Lord!
The Markham Center renovation is nearly complete. For those who are new to BJA, the Markham Center is the high school “snack shop,” which is used by our students as a place for enjoying food, fellowship, and studying. I hope you all will make a point of stopping by this year to see the transformation.
Most important, we look forward to what God has in store for us this year as we seek to know Him better, to look to His Word for direction, and to challenge our students to follow Him faithfully. Please pray that God will teach us in the classrooms, in the hallways, and on the ball fields.
That was almost 15 years ago, and while the Markham Center remains the vibrant heart of the Quadrangle (the affectionate nickname of the high school buildings), it is in great need of a makeover! High school students come to the Markham Center to buy a lunch or snack, do homework, and fellowship together throughout the day, including before and after school. Our Markham moms, Mrs. Brenda Lurtey and Mrs. Pamela Guffey, not only manage and oversee the Markham Center but also develop relationships with students who frequent the Markham Center. In order to continue meeting the needs of our students, the Markham Center will be renovated during the summer of 2016. Plans include commercial flooring, lighting, and BJA Lions wall décor. The tables and chairs will be replaced and power outlets will be added for charging personal devices. The cost of the project is $60,000. Praise the Lord, over $34,000 has already been given! We have scheduled the makeover to take place next summer, but between now and the end of the year, we need to raise the additional funds. Please pray that the Lord will enable us to reach this goal.
If you are interested in helping, you can contact Tami Bucholtz or me, Dan Nelson, in the central office (864-770-1395), or send a check to BJA, Attn: Markham Makeover, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29614. Please make out the check to BJA and specify Markham Makeover on the memo line. Your gift will be an investment in the lives of our students by giving the high school students a fresh and cheerful atmosphere for those times of study, laughter, games, and munching! |
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