On most days at Granny’s House, our 5th grade and older boys and girls can be found doing a variety of things; chasing each other around the yard, playing 4-square on the sidewalk, working on homework, hanging out with volunteers and (maybe the most popular) hanging out in the computer room laughing with each other.
For one night in the May however, 14 of these amazing young people tossed aside their tennis shoes, throwback jerseys and flip flops and traded them in for dresses, dress shirts and ties. Among family, friends, teachers and even school counselors, these young people shared what they had learned during Son’s of the King and Princess Academy, two Granny’s House programs for 5th-7th grade kids.
One by one, each young man and young lady stood up and told the audience what they learned during their specific program. The information shared was incredible! Scripture was shared, lesson’s from Paul in the bible were spoken about, practical ways to “live out your faith” were expressed, and most importantly each young lady and young man made their faith their own by speaking about what specifically impacted them throughout the year.
Here are some “excerpts” from some of the speeches:
Randy (5th grader in Son’s of the King):
“I learned this bible verse this year;
Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.”
*This is especially special for Randy since he is really becoming a leader among the young men in the group!
Michaela (6th grader in Princess Academy):
“I learned a lot of things in 1 Timothy, but the thing I think is most important is, until the day God gives me a spouse, I should learn to treat young men like brothers in Christ. I also learned that a lot of girls find their identity in how guys will respond to what they look like, instead, should find their identity in Christ.”
Consolee (5th grader in Princess Academy):
“It should be a lifelong goal of a believer to live a life that God can be pleased with, and when other people around us look at our life, they should see who our God truly is because we live lives that prove God lives within us. Christianity is not meant to be run alone...you won’t make it! We need other people to help us through the race.”
We were so proud of each of the participants and have really enjoyed watching these young men and women grow in their relationship with the Lord! They are becoming such leaders in their faith!
