UPPER SCHOOL NEWS
Friday, April 29th, 2005

Maggie Smith	Felicia Hartmann

SFCS juniors Felicia Hartmann and Maggie Smith have been selected by the South Carolina American Legion Auxiliary to attend the 59th session of the Palmetto Girls State Program. The session will be held on the campus of Columbia College during the week of Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11. Hartmann and Smith will participate in hands-on activities of government and citizenship including mock political exercises. They will explore all levels of government by creating the mythical state of 'Palmetto.' The students will also attend daily vesper services and show their respect of God and country during the week's activities. Selection of delegates was based on man characteristics including leadership, interest in government, maturity, honesty and scholarship.

Adam Growblewski	Joseph Sell

SFCS juniors Adam Growblewski and Joseph Sell have been selected by the faculty to attend the prestigious Palmetto State Boys Program to be held from Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11, on the USC Campus. This American
Legion's Boys State program was established in 1935 and is a unique way for young men to learn about the American system of government by taking part in a mock governmental system. Participants will learn about state, city and local government and how the political process works in our state. During their course of study, participants will hear from some of South Carolina's top
leaders and will be able to participate in a Boy's state band, criminal justice school, law or media school classes.

All students who plan to attend the SFCS mission trip to John's Island this
summer, should have already turned in their permission slips and deposits to Mr. Sell. The following are further details on this wonderful trip that is sure to be a memorable experience in the lives of those who attend!

When: Sunday, July 24 - Sunday, July 31
Where: John's Island, South Carolina
What: Habitat for Humanity and Nursing Home Ministry
Who: Current 8th - 12th Grade students
Accommodations: Saint Christopher's Camp and Conference Center
Cost: $400.00
(includes cost of transportation, lodging, food & supplies)

Important Dates/Deadlines:
Saturday, April 30: Mail support letters
Monday, May 2:
Waiver and Emergency Forms Due
Thursday, May 12:
Student / Parent Required Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25 : Balance Due

Everyone is encouraged to participate in these additional fundraisers that will
help cover additional mission trip costs:
Crusader Cuisine Cookbook Sales - Please pick-up from Mr. or Mrs. Sell
Tuesday, May 17: Pizza Inn on Woodruff Road
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
10% of all proceeds and all tips will go to SFCS Missions Sonic Service: Dates to be announced!

The reigning Miss South Carolina, Ashley Wood, recently spoke at an Upper School Chapel. She reminded students of the importance of setting goals and priorities. Most importantly, Wood shared that the decisions you make today will affect you for a lifetime. She added that the choices you make today will be with you for an eternity.

Please be in prayer for God's blessings on us as we prepare for our trip
and as we seek to impact the community of John's Island for Jesus Christ.

Sunday, May 29, through Friday, June 10, will be days that are sure to
change the lives of a group of SFCS seniors, juniors and parents as Upper School teacher D'Anne Weaver leads them on a mission trip to Jerusalem.

Roni Gozlan is a 32-year-old Israeli who lost both of his legs when he absorbed the fallout of an explosion in an attempt to stop a suicide bomber in June, 2002. Gozlan and his wife, Shira are Orthodox Jews who have three children that they struggle to provide for after his life was forever changed by this event.

Zion David was a 53-year-old Israeli who was shot in the head and killed by
Palestinian terrorists in a roadside ambush north of Jerusalem in May, 2003. David had stopped for morning prayers when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle, causing him to lose control and crash. His wife, Etti is alone and responsible for raising their six children, the youngest of whom has Down's Syndrome.

David Cohen was 28-years-old when he was shot by four Palestinian terrorists
while driving in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba in July, 2001. He was a building contractor who had just received a new contract to build a youth center in the area. His wife, Edna and two children must go on without him.

These are some of the families that eight Shannon Forest Christian Scbool
students, two parents and a teacher will minister to as they travel to Jerusalem on May 29th, 2005. Once there, the students will minister to non-believers in their homes as they repair, paint, clean and form relationships that will have an eternal affect. Many of these families have never had any contact with Christians and are Orthodox Jews. They are without hope, burdened by their pain and seeking God's face. Please pray for those who are making this journey and that they will bring peace to Jerusalem. James 1:27 reads: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Please hold these students up in prayer as they attempt to raise the funds
needed to make their journey and as they prepare themselves to be used by God for His Glory. If you would like to make a donation the help any of these
students or those going on the summer mission trip to Barrier Island,
please send your donation in to any School Office with the appropriate
student's name on the envelope. Thank you for your support in SFCS' mission
to spread Christ's Word and Love to the world.

The SFCS Middle students (6th, 7th & 8th Grades) will celebrate the end of the school year with a Beach Bash Party on Saturday, May 14, from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room on the Lower School Campus. The
evening of fun will include a live DJ, snacks, sweets and sodas. Dress is casual - adhering to the SFCS dress code.

Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to hit the beach!

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