Updates

It is great to have a spirited, mostly young mission group at the school again. This week we are hosting students and faculty from Loras College in Dudbuque, IA. The mission group brings the life and energy we need as we continue construction repairs. Heavy work is indeed made light by many hands.

We have several groups on the calendar for this semester. This comes after a bit of hiatus due to the earthquake and post-earthquake period. It was not easy to have large mission trips during that time. 

The group had a few words they would like to share with the rest of the community about their time at our school. Here are some of their thoughts:

"The LCS students have such a passion for their school and their love of service is inspiring. They all want to better their country, not only for themselves but for others."

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The second semester started without a hitch – what an amazing staff, Volunteer corps and student body we have.  It was like we never took a break.  We do have one change – a new Volunteer.  Carey Prince is, in fact, a double Volunteer because she is also a University of Tennessee grad!  She is the daughter of Ken Prince and Susan Prince – longtime supporters of THP.  Susan Prince help me put on the first spaghetti dinners in Memphis, TN in 1997!  She served on the Board from 2001 to 2005.  

Carey came to us from UT with a major in public relations.  She will be teaching computers and sports, working with our Timoun Program, and organizing work hours for the students and Volunteers.  She is also helping Christina Moynihan with administration tasks for the Rag-a-Muffin sewing group.  She is becoming a great addition to our community and says she already “enjoys working with the Timoun and is excited to get to know the students.”

I'd like to take a moment to share with you just how much I enjoy writing these updates. As I write them it's a great time to think of all of you and this great community of support. With the first round of exams completed and the school on Christmas break, we'll take a break from the updates, however, until the return to classes the week of January 16th—I look forward to bringing you more news then. It's always a joy to share about the work of our mission, and especially about our work in education—one of the most valuable gifts a person can have. In the meantime, I'm wishing you all a Holy and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

In this season's where we annually watch It's a Wonderful Life here are some alternatives to that standard that you might enjoy: