Erie First Christian Academy
December 21, 2011
Volume 1, Issue 1
The Eagle Eye
EFCA Christmas Concert
Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Gernovich
Moore, Grace Ferrara & Jessica Lee sang
five songs, the last of which was accapella.
Where were you on the evening of December 5th? I hope you were in the auditorium
at EFCA! The Middle and High School choirs
put on a fantastic Christmas concert under
the direction of music teacher Mr. Jon Hamilton.
The 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs each sang
two songs. The high school trio of Richae
The trio was accompanied by Anthony
Estela on the drums, Aaron Brown on the
guitar and Mr. Hamilton on the piano.
Grace Ferrara also played the violin for one
number.
Each one of the
girls sang a solo
and then sang two
songs together.
Everyone sounded
Wonderful!
History of The Christmas Tree
You know what?? Christmas trees
have been sold commercially in the United
States since about 1850.
And the tallest living Christmas tree is
believed to be the 122-foot, 91-year-old
Douglas fir in the town of Woodinville,
Washington.
Can you believe it?
6th Grade Chorus
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
What you need to remember is that: You
should never burn your Christmas tree in
the fireplace. It can contribute to creosote
buildup.
Winter Formal ........ 2
What is interesting is: Thomas Edison's
Boys BB………………. 6
assistants came up with the idea of electric
lights for Christmas trees.
Red Thread Mvmt. .. 7
HR Decorating ...3&4
Girls BB ................... 5
Devotions ................ 8
Christmas Story…….9
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall
be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Winter Formal
Winter
Formal
The Winter
Formal was
held at the
Scottish Rite
and the students had lots of things to
do, dancing and otherwise.
Other than dancing, they had
corn hole, which is a game consisting of throwing
small bags of corn into wooden holes. They also had Wii
games, including baseball, tennis, and bowling.
And
of course there was dancing. We danced to fun
songs including the Cupid
Shuffle and many popular
pop songs. The Winter
Formal was fun for everyone
who attended!
By: Sarah Cass
"... a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a
time to dance."
Ecclesiastes 3:4 (KJV)
Christmas Homeroom Decorating Contest
High School
For Christmas, student council held a decorating contest.
Twelfth Grade won the contest for high school.
Ninth Grade
Eleventh Grade
Twelfth Grade
Tenth Grade
Middle School
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade won the contest for
middle school.
Sixth Grade
Eighth Grade
Girl’s Basketball
Pittsburgh Tournament
(12/09/11—12/10/11)
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The varsity girl’s basketball team participated in
the Pittsburgh Tournament. The team came in
second overall in the
tournament, with a win
in their first game,
against Cheswick and a
loss in the second
against Eden.
Scores -
Mid Atlantic Shootout
(12/15/11—12/17/11)
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The girls team competed
in the Mid-Atlantic Shootout tournament at Geneva college, coming in
second overall.
Scores -
Erie First - 41; Cheswick- 17
Cornerstone - 47; Erie First - 31
Eden - 52; Erie First - 14
Erie First - 29; Evangel Heights - 22
Imani Christian - 37; Erie First - 30
Current New Penn Christian Conference Standings 1 - Christian Life Academy; 2 - Erie First Christian Academy;
3 - Bethel Christian Academy (Erie); 4 - Calvary Baptist; 5 - Warren County Christian
School; 6 - Bethel Christian Academy (Jamestown)
Boy’s Basketball
Pittsburgh Tournament
(12/09/11—12/10/11)
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The boys varsity basketball
team also participated in the
Mid Atlantic Shootout
Pittsburgh Tournament and
came in second place, after a
(12/15/11—12/17/11)
victory in the first game and
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a loss in the second. Jewelz
The boys came in third in
sprained his ankle in the secthe Mid Atlantic Shootout
ond game and had to be cartournament, with wins in
ried off the court. We wish
their first and third games
him a speedy recovery so he
and a loss in the second.
can get back to dominating
Scores on the court.
Scores Erie First - 59; Cheswick - 29
Eden v Erie First - No Report
Erie First - 68; American Spirit - 33
Portersville - 50; Erie First - 44
Erie First - 63; Cornerstone - 52
Current New Penn Christian
Conference Standings
1 - Christian Life Academy; 2 Calvary Baptist; 3 - Erie First
Christian Academy; 4 - Bethel
Christian (Jamestown); 5 - Bethel Christian (Erie); 6 - Warren
County Christian School
In October, my mom, my sister and I went to the “Women's Only Expo” where we came
upon a booth that was selling clothing wraps and red woven bracelets. Upon learning that
the bracelet’s profits went to support anti-sex trafficking efforts in Nepal, my mom asked
me if I wanted one and I said sure. After the expo, I went home and searched “ Red Thread
Movement” online. There I found out the following information:
“The Red Thread Movement ‘s Mission is to: generate awareness of the global human
rights crime of sexual slavery- particularly of women and young girls; raise financial support
for efforts to end sex trafficking in Nepal; and educate girls in Nepal to actively prevent sex
trafficking on the front lines. We do this by: sponsoring a safe house in Butwal, Nepalwhere women and young girls who are victims of sex trafficking receive shelter, counseling
and vocational training; by sponsoring girls’ sewing classes in villages throughout Nepal that
provide young women with the training and resources needed for them to earn a steady income; and by providing Red Thread bracelets to girls in Nepal that they use to educate their
friends and other girls about the risk of being trafficked.”
At the top of the web page it said "Youth", so I went into it and read that you could sell
them in your church or in your school. Because God has truly given me a heart for people in
these situations and because I truly want to improve their lives with mine, I wanted to help.
A week later I sent in my order form for 200 bracelets, talked to my principal about selling
them at school, and set up a meeting to talk to my pastor about it. Last week I presented
The Red Thread Movement at church and started selling them there, and I also presented
The Red Thread Movement here at school, in chapel. I'll be selling them during lunch and I
am extremely excited that I get to do this. I'm feeling very blessed because I can help others
in need.
WISDOM from GRACE
Image yourself as someone that is passionate
about finding a certain treasure. You put your
whole heart into searching for this treasure
and later miraculously found it. Your friends
heard about your find and wanted to buy the
long lost treasure from you. You said confidently that you would never exchange anything
else for this treasure.
Knowing God is like finding a costly treasure
that is beyond compare. He can also be personified as a huge diamond with many facets.
Each of God’s character represents a facet.
He the Creator, Life, Love, Pease, Hope, Joy,
Door, Good Shepherd, and many more. In Exodus (3:13-14), God says his name to Moses. He
says I Am that I Am. God is real, loves you, is
great, and is everything we need! None compares with knowing the Lord! In another devotion, I mentioned that we need Christ, but
many try to fill their voids with so many other
things that only God can truly fill. Nothing
that we try to fill our heart with can compare
with knowing and having an intimate relationship with the Lord. It is an awesome thing to
personally know the real and living Creator of
the universe. Psalm 89:5-6- “And the heavens
shall praise thy wonders, OLORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. For
who in the heaven can be compared unto the
LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can
be likened unto the LORD?”
God is so amazing and real; we just need to
open our hears to Him so we can really see how
great and awesome God is. Look at everything
around you; His creation, and intelligent people. God still performs miracles! God’s presence changes the atmosphere. I have seen
first hand in one service when we were worshiping the Lord and believing Him for something great, miracles took place, whether inward or outer healings, it happened! God still
works in the supernatural realm; He hasn’t
changed!
God is so amazing, but there are so many distractions that we can get caught up in and lose
focus in life. Some big distractions that many
have, including me, are what our affections are
on and what we spend most of our time and
thoughts on that aren’t important. This life on
earth is short compared to eternity; so don't
waste it.
Math. 16:26-”For what is a man profited, if he
Shall gain the whole world, and lose his own
soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange
for his soul?” If you have accepted Christ, be
reminded that nothing else can compare with
Him. Don't let distractions take you away
from knowing the lover of your soul! Nothing
is better than living for Christ! “I’ve a hidden
treasure beyond a price within my heart I
hold; though all other things surround me,
still none compares with you!” this is from a
song that is so true. Hebrews 10:22-23 “Let
us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled
from an evil conscience, and our bodies
washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the
profession of our faith without wavering;
(For he is faithful that promised)” Keep the
faith and hold on to the Treasure.
For those that haven’t accepted Christ; ask
Jesus to come into my life. This is the most
important choice you can make! He’s looking
for those that will take time to know and
search His heart. Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I
stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear
my voice, and open the door, I will come in to
him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
In conclusion, Christ is a treasure! Let Him
be apart of your life. For those that believe
and follow Jesus, don't lose heart! Keep following Him and seek to know Him more. Nothing in life can compare with knowing Christ.
Exodus 15:11- “Who is like unto thee, O
LORD, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing
wonders?“ The answer to that would be…
none!
Grace
EFCA
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Did You Know...
Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska
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The Eagle Eye Advisor: Mrs. Gernovich
Staff:
Harry Baik
Did You Know...
Poinsettia plants are named after Joel R. Poinsett,
an American minister to Mexico, who brought the
red-and-green plant from Mexico to America in
1828.
Han Cai
Sarah Cass
Eva Li
Frances Li
Elizabeth Mountain
Did You Know...
The Salvation Army has been sending Santa Clausclad donation collectors into the streets since the
1890s.
The Christmas Story
Luke 2:1-14
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that
a census should be taken of the entire Roman
world. And everyone went to their own town to
register. So Joseph also went up from the town of
Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town
of David, because he belonged to the house and line
of David. He went there to register with Mary, who
was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came
for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her
firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and
placed him in a manger, because there was no
guest room available for them. And there were
shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping
watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the
Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord
shone around them, and they were terrified. But
the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring
you good news that will cause great joy for all the
people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has
been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This
will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped
in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great
company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the
highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom
his favor rests.”