We are pleased to announce our OPEN
HOUSE dates for this Spring: Friday/April 13 - Saturday/April 28
- Friday/May 11 Each open house will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the faculty
presenting available classes for the coming year. Each gathering includes
refreshments and plenty of fellowship with Cambridge students, parents and
faculty. Mark your calendar and RSVP jkirby@cambridgestudycenter.org
if you plan to attend on one of those dates.
The Cambridge Prayer Brunch is
scheduled for Wednesday March 7 at 10 a.m. at the home of Hugh and Jan
Coachman, 5220 Lakeland Highlands Road. The brunch is planned for ladies
who are friends, family or board members of Cambridge Study Center. This
is a time for big decisions at the study center and we value
your participation through prayer. If your schedule allows, please plan to
be a part of this important event. RSVP: jancoach@juno.com
In the fall Cambridge will offer a new
class titled Language, Truth & Manners. The
class, taught by Eric Fullgraf, will focus on the
relational skills of writing, public speaking and etiquette, all badly
needed skills in our culture. It is a one year class that will meet for
three hours a week and will require preparation outside of class. Eric's Introduction
to Writing class will continue to be offered separately as
necessary, and those students who have had his writing class can arrange
for a special class on public speaking and etiquette. If you have
questions you can email Eric at efullgraf@cambridgestudycenter.org
Student News: Katie Mesh has
been selected a Maclellan Scholar at Covenant College
(you might ask Katie about her stint in Covenant's electrical
closet!) and also has been named a Heritage Scholar finalistat New College. Our hearty congratulations to Katie. Ben
Keim's articles for the UVA Cavalier are now being published on
ESPN's website. We are enjoying Ben's budding writing career! Michelle
Schaeffer, Michael Strawbridge, Doug Hughes, Danielle Forman, Cal Purcell and
Jared Morrison recently returned from an excursion
to Covenant College. While there, they attended classes and participated
in Covenant campus life. Jacqueline Thrush, who had spent
the previous ten days on campus, returned with the group on Sunday the
25th after the group attended morning worship at Lookout Mountain
Presbyterian. Dustin and Jeff McDonald (Covenant Presbyterian Church)
chaperoned the trip.
Janie and I also returned recently
from a trip to Covenant College. During our time there, the Development
Department of the college very graciously gave me half a day,
answering my questions regarding the fine points of developing support for
the study center. Their instruction was most helpful and comes at a
very important time for Cambridge, a time when we are attempting to
purchase a larger facility. It also was great to spend time with the
Cambridge alumni who attend Covenant. While in Chattanooga, Janie
and I were able to spend an enjoyable 3 hour lunch with close friends Bruce
and Susan Young, missionaries to Japan. We also celebrated my
mothers 80th birthday, an enjoyable event that turned into a mini-reunion
with relatives I had not seen for twenty-five years.
On January 30 Cambridge attended Wm.
Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors at Florida Southern
College. The play was presented by a theatre group established
by John Houseman at Julliard. The college provided tickets for the 39
students and faculty who attended. A number of parents also participated,
and all retired to the Kirby's for a reception following the play.
Janie and I are continually amazed and
thankful for the support of the Cambridge Study Center Foundation. They
are a tremendous source of encouragement to us both! Please be in prayer
for this wonderful group and also pray regarding a new facility. There are
several buildings and sites being considered, but we need wisdom in making
a final decision, wisdom that only God can give us.