GIFTS OF GRACE
Thanks to those of you who participated in our Gifts of Grace Christmas Party on December 1, 2011. Grace and Cascade students celebrated the birth of Jesus in song, gave heartfelt testimony and provided cheerful dinner service throughout the evening. It is abundantly clear that the Lord is at work on our campuses as reflected in the lives of your students.
Two years ago, your school administration decided that our first priority is to maintain strong enrollment, in spite of an economy that is creating hardships in some of our families. This school year, 215 students from Grace and Cascade are receiving financial aid, indicating there is a constant need of support.
We need to raise $305,000 to meet the financial aid commitments made to our students. The good news is that, to date, your generosity has provided $230,000! We are making great progress to achieve our goal, but we still need your help. Shown below is the average cost of financial aid on a per student basis:
Per Month Per Year
1 Student- $200 1 Student- $2,200
3 Students- $600 2 Students- $4,400
6 Students- $1,200 5 Students- -$11,000
The 350 attendees at Gifts of Grace have set the example and have drawn us closer to our goal for the school year. If you have not made a donation to Grace Christian Schools, please take the time to prayerfully consider helping us with a donation so that our schools may continue to offer a quality Christian education. Remember, gifts made by December 31st count for the current tax year.
When you help a student who needs your support, your gift can become the “treasure” Jesus spoke of when He said: “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matt. 6:20-21, NIV).
For information or to make a donation, please contact Leanne Wood, Director of Development, Grace Christian Schools, at (541) 608-1325 office or (541) 301-7791 cell; lwood@gracechristian.org
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