It is always encouraged to pray for SMLCA, this is a reminder of trials the Lord has brought us through to open and prayers he will continue to answer.

2-Apr The on-site inspection of the County Planners will go smoothly

3-Apr The hearts of our future faculty would be stirred to make application….if not already!

4-Apr On April 4, I am always reminded of Gal.4:4 – In the fulness of time, God sent forth His Son…God’s timing is always perfect which is why He is the I AM. May all that we do with SMLCA be in His perfect timing.

5-Apr The wisdom of our Curriculum Team…to sort out what is best for SMLCA

6-Apr All the churches in the lake area would be blessed through the preaching of God’s Word

7-Apr For the safety and well-being of all school children in the area

8-Apr That the presentation at the Planning Comission Public Hearing would go well and that SMLCA will receive a positive vote for our Special Use Permit!

9-Apr The final touches of our comprehensive Handbook would be completed

10-Apr The hearts of potential donors would be stirred to contribute financially

11-Apr For an abundance of April rain to provide for local crop growth and lake water levels

12-Apr For an abundance of God’s spiritual blessings…may they rain down from heaven

13-Apr That the members of Halesford Baptist Church would approve hosting SMLCA

14-Apr For opportunities for Deke to make group presentations

15-Apr For our country…may God raise of Statesmen to serve as leaders and not politicians!

16-Apr That the interview process for faculty will be a blessing for everyone involved, regardless of the outcome

17-Apr Opportunities for summer enrichment programs will come to fruition

18-Apr For a hedge of protection around all those working or serving the school

19-Apr On this Passover, we will reflect on the once and final Passover

20-Apr That area churches will embrace financial aid opportunities for their families

21-Apr For the wisdom and protection of all elected officials

22-Apr That the Board of Supervisors will approve our Special Use Permit!

23-Apr That we may begin a comprehensive marketing campaign

24-Apr That there will be a sense of joy, excitement, and anticipation within the community for SMLCA!

25-Apr The ordering of curriculum, textbooks, computers, and equipment will go smoothly

26-Apr For safety on the lake throughout the season

27-Apr For all teachers in the area…their perseverance to finish the year strong

28-Apr That all those volunteering to serve SMLCA will have their time multiplied

29-Apr For the encouragement of all our student applicants…They will be blessed beyond measure for their step of faith!

30-Apr That all the SMLCA prayer warriors would be blessed for their efforts

May 1 Praise for a vote of approval from Halesford Baptist Church!

May 2 Our Curriculum Team as they finish up this important task

May 3 Clarity and wisdom as we interview teachers

May 4 Praise for the students that have already made application

May 5 For the details of our Handbook; that policies would be effective and honor the Lord

May 6 For elections around the country, especially in our area

May 7 For meetings today concerning our permanent site

May 8 That fundraising would be effective particularly for financial aid

May 9 For the economic well being in our nation and our area

May 10 That dads and children would honor moms tomorrow

May 11 For the sanctity of marriages, family, and motherhood!

May 12 For the safety of college students traveling home

May 13 For the safety of all those involved with the school

May 14 That businesses that have donated services to SMLCA would be blessed

May 15 That area churches will be responsive to promote the school

May 16 That we will begin ordering curriculum materials soon

May 17 For the safety of all those on the lake this weekend

May 18 That all the pulpits in our are would have a special anointing today

May 19 Take time to reflect on all those you know to be sick and pray as the Lord leads

May 20 For the seniors in our area… that they too, would realize they can have a part at SMLCA

May 21 That our library would begin taking shape

May 22 That our library would begin taking shape

May 23 For the safety of people traveling to the lake for the weekend

May 24 For yourself… right now, that God would speak to you in a clear way!

May 25 For the people responsible for the website

May 26 For our nation, our military, those in harm’s way and those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

May 27 For a great turnout of our Town Hall meeting tonight

May 28 That many of those attending the Town Hall would submit applications

May 29 That the selection of our faculty and staff would be falling onto place

May 30 That all of our enrolled students would simply have a blessed day!

May 31 For all the prayer warriors who have been praying for SMLCA

A New School Year Begins

1 3-Oct The hearts of those attending the initial meeting

2 4-Oct A sense of excitement for those being called to serve

3 5-Oct Godly wisdom in all decisions made

4 6-Oct A stirring of hearts of parents in the area

5 7-Oct A quick and accurate response of the survey

6 8-Oct A hedge of protection around those becoming involved… and their families

7 9-Oct The laying out of promotional materials

8 10-Oct Accurate goals and objectives to be established

9 11-Oct A logo that would be descriptive and glorify the Lord

10 12-Oct A mission statement that would succinctly lay out the vision

11 13-Oct A confirmation or a change of the name of the school

12 14-Oct The website… would launch smoothly and be effective

13 15-Oct That effective dates would be arranged for Town Hall meetings

14 16-Oct That the message of the meetings will be clear and effective

15 17-Oct That those attending the meeting will desire to share with others

16 18-Oct The marketing plan… it would be effective and glorify God

17 19-Oct The hearts of those that have the financial means to support the school

18 20-Oct Humility in all… “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity”

19 21-Oct A quick turnaround in obtaining the 501c3

20 22-Oct The next Town Hall meeting… attendance and open hearts

21 23-Oct Again, a hedge of protection around those involved… and their families

22 24-Oct The Board… their collective wisdom and seeking God’s will

23 25-Oct Financial support to begin coming forward

24 26-Oct Visitations to other schools… to be fruitful and productive

25 27-Oct A good sense of budget expectations

26 28-Oct A sense of trust within the community… that this is indeed a good thing

27 29-Oct A sense of encouragement… the enemy does not like what is happening

28 30-Oct Opportunities to arise for sharing the gospel that otherwise would not happen

29 31-Oct All media production and marketing materials

30 1-Nov The hearts of all potential students… creating in them a desire for this

31 2-Nov No personal agendas to emerge…

32 3-Nov The opportunity to bring churches together in this common effort

33 4-Nov All the churches in Franklin and Bedford County… to proclaim the gospel

34 5-Nov The prayer warriors who are carrying this battle

35 6-Nov Curriculum issues… the pieces of this puzzle to begin falling into place

36 7-Nov All the legal issues that may arise… may God be glorified

37 8-Nov A spirit of thanksgiving for all those serving

38 9-Nov The lake community… its prosperity and new families moving in

39 10-Nov Our prayer warriors to desire continuing for another 40 days!

40 11-Nov God’s grace to fall in a way that is unmistakably from Him!

41 12-Nov The details for the Town Hall meeting and give thanks for all of our veterans

42 13-Nov The hearts of those attending the meeting; an effective presentation to be given

43 14-Nov Those who attended the meeting will spread the word

44 15-Nov Many to respond to the mailer and visit the website

45 16-Nov Effective feedback to the questionnaire

46 17-Nov The hearts of prospective teachers will begin to be stirred

47 18-Nov The board members that God has in mind… they will have a sense of calling for this task

48 19-Nov The identification of a temporary site

49 20-Nov Opportunities to make group presentations

50 21-Nov All the families in our area… a hedge of protection for holiday traveling

51 22-Nov Our nation to have a true spirit of Thanksgiving towards God

52 23-Nov The true meaning of Christmas not be overshadowed

53 24-Nov All Tech and UVA fans… to have a great game today

54 25-Nov Safe traveling for all those going back to college

55 26-Nov The details of the upcoming Town Hall meeting

56 27-Nov Unity in decisions being made

57 28-Nov A great turnout for the Town Hall meeting

58 29-Nov An effective presentation to be given

59 30-Nov That those who attended the meeting will spread the word

60 1-Dec The legal and corporate issues to begin falling into place

61 2-Dec The hearts of prospective students… they would want to attend SMLCA

62 3-Dec The various steering committess to become effective and productive

63 4-Dec Financial support to be very evident

64 5-Dec The Lord to extinguish the darts that may/will emerge

65 6-Dec Curriculum issues to begin falling into place

66 7-Dec All of our soldiers, especially those in harm’s way

67 8-Dec The entire lake community… its prosperity and new families moving in

68 9-Dec The school by-laws, policies and procedures to begin falling into place

69 10-Dec All those people who are praying for SMLCA

70 11-Dec A hedge of protection around all those working directly with the school

71 12-Dec Creative ways to market the school

72 13-Dec The encouragement of all those working directly with the school

73 14-Dec The hearts of those contemplating making large donations

74 15-Dec Pastors and churches expressing visible support

75 16-Dec Opportunities for the gospel to be shared by those involved with SMLCA

76 17-Dec Family travels over the holidays

77 18-Dec Family conversations concerning education over the holidays

78 19-Dec Continued hits to the website

79 20-Dec God’s grace simply to fall in our area

80 21-Dec Our prayer warriors to continue another 40 days!!