the Sword and Shield
GCA Crusader News • Friday, February 14, 2020
Happy Valentines Day
This week several of our high school classes have been discussing the love languages outlined by Gary Chapman in his best-selling book. These are the basic ways that we show love to each other and recognize love from those around us:
- words of affirmation
- acts of service
- receiving gifts
- quality time
- physical touch
This topic has led our students to some interesting discussions about how their genuine concern and care for each other is missed due to them speaking different languages. Our teachers have also had opportunity to emphasize showing biblical love to others even when it is in a way that is uncomfortable for us.
This Valentines Day, amid the candy, flowers, and extravagance, I hope that we will take time to show the love of Christ to those around us in a way that they will comprehend.
S. Jeff Postlewaite, Head of School
For the words of affirmation people...
I appreciate your reading this. It means a lot to me that you are invested in our school enough to stay informed.
Presidents Day
Monday, February 17
GCA, including the Early Childcare Center, will be closed for Presidents Day. Enjoy the time with your family!Campus Renovations
We are in the middle of some pretty extensive campus renovations. Next week, we will continue to replace classroom windows and work on the building entrances. Please be patient with us as a few classes will move to alternate locations for short periods of time while this work is being completed.
SACS Competition
March 25-27
GCA is excited to host the Southeastern Association of Church Schools Spring Competition this year. This will allow over 400 high school students from 3 states to compete in art, athletics, academics, music, and platform events. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the school office.
Mark Your Calendars
Presidents Day | Monday, February 17
GCA, including the Early Childcare Center, will be closed.
JJV METRO Conference Tournaments | Friday, February 14-Saturday, February 15
GCA will host 4 semifinal games on Friday and the 2 championship games on Saturday.
GCA Closed | March 6
GCA will be closed for Gateway Church's marriage emphasis weekend.
SACS Night | Sunday, March 22 @ 6:30
Join us in the Gateway Church auditorium as our high school students showcase some of the music and platform performances they are working on for the competition. You will also be able to view some of their academic and art projects as well.
SACS Competition | March 25-27
GCA is excited to host this three-day academic, art, athletic, platform, and music competition for high school students from VA, NC, and SC. If any parents or grandparents are interested in volunteering during these days (particularly Wednesday afternoon and throughout the day Thursday), please let the office know.
Gateway Christian Academy
Email: pwerner@gatewaycrusaders.com
Website: gatewaycrusaders.com
Location: 5473 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: (757) 499-6551
Facebook: facebook.com/gatewaycrusaders