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Apr, 2010
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Spring Concert this Sunday April 18, 3:30 pm
On Sunday, April 18 at 3:30 pm, Maranatha will be holding a spring concert which will feature the students of Maranatha, as well as musical guests violinist Lynne Webster Sawyer and conductor Claire Fox Hillard.
Lynn Webster sawyer is currently teh Artistic Administrator of the Albany Symphony Orchestra (GA) and runs a business as a musis contractor and personal manager to serveral classical music artists. She is a sought-after string specialist, adjudicator and clinician, working closely with youth orchestras and georgia school orchestra programs.
Claire Fox Hillard, one of the youngest conductors ever to be appointed the Music Directorship of a professional orchestra, is Music Director of both the Albany Symphony Orchestra and the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, and as a guest conductor throughout the world. Maestro Hillard’s lifelong interest in opera led to his founding OPERAlbany! in 1995. He currently serves as both its artistic director and conductor.
Maranatha students will be performing with song and handbells.
Please make plans to attend. Open to the surrounding public. Everyone welcome!
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15
Jan, 2010
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MCA 4th grader named Rotary Student of the Month
MCA is proud to recogonize one of our 4th graders, Heather Davenport as Rotary Club Student of the Month.
On Monday, January 25th Heather, along with students from other Hall County schools will be treated to a limosine ride to the First Baptist Church on Green Street, a buffet luncheon, and an on stage presentation of award and gift bag. She will be accompanied by her teacher, Mrs. Krista Metro as well as her mother.
Congratulations Heather!!! Well done!
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14
Jan, 2010
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Spirit Week & Alumni Homecoming 2010
Maranatha Christian Academy will be celebrating Spirit Week January 25 - 29. Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the fun dress-down days as follows...
Monday 1/25 Pajama Day
Tuesday 1/26 Nerd Day
Wednesday 1/27 Twin Day
Thursday 1/28 Decade Day
Friday 1/29 Spirit/School Color Day
Also on Friday, beginning at 5:30 in the school gym, we will be having our alumni homecoming celebration. This will include Senior and Junior class recognition, alumni vs. staff games, refreshments and fun!
Call the school office for more details 770-536-6334.
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14
Jan, 2010
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Classes prepare for Missions Conference Week
Our host church, McEver Road Baptist will be having a missions conference January 17 - 22. There will be missionary speakers and guests for each service. The public is welcome to attend. Please phone the school office for service times.
Each of our classes will be sponsoring a table for our missions banquet, which will close out our week on the 22nd. Our classes were assigned missionary families to correspond with earlier this year, so they have become familiar with the different countries represented. The students will be bringing a dish that represents authentic cuisine from their mission country.
There will also be a parade of the flags recognizing the different nations.
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10
Dec, 2009
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Students perform at Oakwood Christmas Tree Ceremony
We were honored this year to be asked by the City of Oakwood to have our students perform at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
Students, grade pre-K through 6h sang Christmas carols to the delight of community leaders and neighbors.
The program - which also included cookie decorating staion, ornament crafts, hot cocoa and cider - plus a visti from Santa and Mrs. Claus took place at Oakwood City Park from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on November 30th.
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10
Dec, 2009
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Creation or Evolution? Carl Kerby to speak Dec. 13-14
McEver Road Baptist Church and Maranatha Christian Academy invite you to hear Answers in Genesis speaker: Carl Kerby.
december 13th, Sunday 6:00 pm: Human Evolution: From Ida to Us!
December 14th, Monday 8:30-9:20 am (k-4th grades): What is the Best Evidence that God Created? 9:30-11:00 am (5th - 12th grades): Fossils: Friend or Foe?
Carl Kerby is one of the founding board members of Answers in Genesis and now one of its speakers and writers on the topic of Genesis.
Mr. Kerby says that the Answers in Genesis ministry "is not just about Creation vs. evolution. It is about being able to trust God and His Word without reservation."
Please make plans to join us for this special engagement. For more information you may contact Shari at 770-536-6334
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18
Nov, 2009
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State Tax dollars and Matched Funds coming to Maranatha
Several of our families have taken advantage of HB1133, which allows for a portion of your state tax dollars to be re-directed to our school. Thank you! There’s still time for others to get in on this law that allows for your tax dollars to fund Christian school, rather than the failing public school system. Plus we are now working with an organization that finds companies to match these funds!
Any person or corporation that pays taxes to the State of Georgia is eligible to take advantage of this tax credit. Here’s how...
- Visit http://www.tuitiontaxcreditga.org
- Complete state form with your desired "donation" amount and send to State for approval. From $100 up to $1,000 for individual, $2,500 for joint filers; 75% for corporations.
- When approval received, cut check for "donation" amount and send to our Student Scholarship Organization (Corporate Giving for Education)
- The SSO then cuts a check to the school and sends you a receipt to be filed with your taxes. 100% of your contribution is credited back on your filing.
Donors can designate a specific student to receive the funds, or the money may go into our general scholarship fund, allowing more students to attend MCA that might otherwise be unable to afford to do so.
As with any tax credit, forms need to be filed and transaction completed by December 31st. If you would like assistance in completing forms, need extra forms for family members or friends, or if you just would like more information, please phone the school office.
Please phone the school for details or visit http://www.tuitiontaxcreditga.org
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12
Nov, 2009
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Students perform at Veteran's day program
For the second year, the Maranatha School elementary chorus performed at the Veteran’s Day program on November 11th, 11:00 a.m. at the Georgia Mountain Center in downtown Gainesville.
The program, sponsored by the Gainesville Chapter of the American Legion is designed to honor veterans from each branch of our military.
www.accessnorthgeorgia.com/detail.php
Please make plans to attend this ceremony honoring our veterans in 2010.
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12
Nov, 2009
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An Evening with Cal Thomas - Benefit Banquet Nov. 6
On Friday, November 6th, Maranatha hosted an "Evening with Cal Thomas". Mr. Thomas spoke on Current Events affecting Future Generations. All in attendance were treated to a wonderful buffet meal and had the opportunity to meet Mr. Thomas, in addition to hearing the vision for our school and view the new informative DVD presentation for our school. (The video will soon be posted on this website)
www.accessnorthgeorgia.com/detail.php
Thank you to everyone that came out in support for our school, and for your generous financial contributions. Special thank you to our business and individual sponsors which helped to make this event a success.
And finally, THANK YOU to Mr. Cal Thomas for helping promote Christian education and Christian values. We now realize that we do not sacrifice to fund Christian education, rather it is an INVESTMENT in our children and the good of the future.
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01
Jul, 2009
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MCA Welcomes new school Principal
Maranatha Christian Academy has a new but familiar face to lead the school into another year.
Delma Simmons, who has served at Maranatha for 25 years and most recently as its high school supervisor, is the new principal of the academy.
After 31 years as a leader in Christian education, Mr. Simmons is ready to roll up his sleeves and start school Aug. 10. He also hopes to grow the academy and develop it further as an institution that helps Christian children find their niche in a rapidly changing society.
"I know the kids. I know the faculty," Mr. Simmons says. "I’m familiar with the ups and downs of being in a small Christian school over the years."
For more on the article as seen in The Gainesville Times (6/28/209) please visit the following link:
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/20540/
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