First Baptist Christian Academy • 7500 Fairmont Parkway • Pasadena, TX 77505 Tel: 281-991-9191 fbcatx.org

From the Head of School FBCA Parents and Friends,

I enjoy Thanksgiving because it is time for Family, Food, Football, and Fun!

Most of all, it is a wonderful time to pause and give true thanks to God for the abundance of blessings that we enjoy! Indeed we should “Count our many Blessings!”

I hope that we all will take time to give thanks to God. It is good to thank Him and name specific things. Allow me to mention some things to get us started:

Safe Home Food Friends Freedom in America God’s Love the Holy Spirit the Bible Worship our Church Family Prayer Forgiveness Our Christian School Teachers every Breath

As we Celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s lead our family to give specific Thanks to God!

“Oh give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the people!” Ps. 105:1.

Mr. Cullins

First Baptist Christian Academy November 2019

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 11 Warrior Prayer Meeting, Computer Lab S101, 4:00 p.m.

November 12 Secondary Picture Retakes & Senior Yearbook Pictures

November 13 Progress Reports

November 21 Powder Puff Football 3:45 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Warrior Field

November 22 Grandparents Day Programs

November 25 - 29 Thanksgiving Break No School

* check our calendar at fbcatx.org for the latest events, times and complete

listing

FBCA Grandparents Day

November 22, 2019 All Performances in the Grace Center

Pre K4 AM & PM Performance: 9:45 - 10:15

Refreshments: 10:15 - 10:45 ( Room E151)

Kindergarten - 3rd grade Performance: 12:45 - 1:10 Refreshments: 1:10 - 1:40

(1st grade: Downstairs Commons; 2nd & 3rd grade: Fellowship Hall)

4th - 6th grade Performance: 1:50 - 2:15

Refreshments: 2:15 - 2:45 (Grace Center))

Congratulations to Christopher Brown and Jenna Patteson, 2019 FBCA Homecoming

King and Queen

Our kindergarten classes will present Just A Little Christmas (the story of the Nativity) on Wednesday, December 4, in the Grace Center at 8:15 a.m. for our Prek – 6th grade students. Parents are welcome to attend. No other chapels are scheduled that day. There will not be a Prek 4 chapel on Thursday, Dec. 5.

This year’s Elementary (Grades 1-6) Christmas musical We Three Spies will be presented in the Grace Center at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17.

Congratulations to the following students who newly qualified for the 2019 Duke TIP Talent Search. Identification is based on achieving 95% or higher on one of the core subtests of the Stanford Achievement Test. After enrolling, 4th – 6th grade students receive benefits through their 6th grade year.

4th Grade: Ethan Feinstein, KiKi Hicks, Emy Ho, Katelyn Koester, Charli Jo Redmond, Clayton Rodick, Abby Vogelmeier, Ian Wilson

6th grade: Paige Allen, Mateo Cisneros, Abi Gardner, Taryn Lloyd, Giselle Martinez, Miguel Munoz

Congratulations to the following students who qualified for the 7th grade 2019 Duke TIP Talent Search: Carlee Flenniken and Lauren Gefrides. Identification is based on achieving 95% or higher on one of the core subtests of the Stanford Achievement Test.

Our seniors have been busy applying to college, and many are seeing the fruits of their effort. So far FBCA seniors have been admitted to Baylor, Texas State, Texas Wesleyan, Texas A&M, McMurray, Eastern Oregon, Arizona State, Texas Tech, UH-Downtown, Mary Hardin Baylor, Ripon, Dordt, Northwestern, Concordia, and the Citadel.

College Fair is Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Deer Park High School beginning at 6pm. You have time to stop by and chat with your favorite colleges before church starts. Over 80 colleges plan to be there.

Advanced Academics students attended a World Affairs Council event with former National Security Advisor Susan Rice on November 4. They were able to hear about her background and how she rose to such an important position. The students were able to hear an insider's perspective on a range of U.S. foreign policy issues.

Alice Purcell, M.A.

Counselor’s Connection - Alice Purcell

Congratulations to the Junior High Football team on a great year. They finished the season with a nice win at the Day of Champions event in The Woodlands, defeating St. Cecilia. Their final record was 5-2. Great season, Guys! Basketball season is in full swing for J.H. Girls, J.H. Boys, Varsity Girls, J.V. & Varsity Boys. Next home games will be:

Come and cheer for the Warriors!

ATHLETIC NEWS - Athletic Director Justin Larsen

ELEMENTARY NEWS - Cindy McDonald

Information regarding Continuous Enrollment is now available at fbcatx.org/ce We will also send this information to parents via email next week. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new program, please do no not hesitate to contact Jeanette Wold in the Admissions Office, admissions@fbcatx.org or 281-991-9191 ext. 434.

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Nov. 19 Angleton 4:00 5:00

Dec. 3 Grace Christian Academy 4:00 5:00

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Nov. 14 Galveston 6:00 4:30

Nov. 19 Angelton 6:00 -

VB

7:30

7:30

Deadlines (by grade) have

been sent home.

Warriors Off Campus From the Chaplain - Brannon Revel

Senior Christopher Brown earned his Eagle Scout Award and had his final 

board of review on October 30, 

2019 .  He is the newest Eagle from TROOP 388 in   Pasa-

dena.

The  Mayor’s  Cup  Chess         Tournament was held at Chavez HS on  October  19.  There  were  over 150 chess players in  a endance.  

Stephen  Lawson  (11th)represented FBCA at his first chess tournament.  His  sec on  included 21 8-12 grade               players, 11 of which were  also  unrated  novices. Stephen won 3.5 out of 5 matches,    tying for 4th  in 500 sec on (grades 8-12,  unrated  and    under  520 ra ng) and earning him a trophy.  

The  next  tournament  date  is  November  9  at  Beverly  Hills         Intermediate in Pasadena. 

FBCA Ministry Focus FBCA’s Theater Department and SLI are partnering and leading a mission’s outreach program for the holiday season. All secondary students are invited to join with Galveston Street Ministries, under the lead of Kirk and Stephanie Clawson from Dominion Church in League City, to collect items for the homeless during the month of November and December. These urban missionaries reach out monthly to the Galveston homeless population in Bible teaching, prayer, and service. These services include meals, clothing, and basic necessities. FBCA will be responsible for the following items for the December outreach:

7th grade – beanie caps and cotton gloves (one-size fits all) 8th grade – scarves and socks (calf high) 9th grade – shampoos and body wash 10th grade – toothpaste and toothbrushes 11th grade – razors and deodorant 12th grade – toys (barbies and action figures)

*All items need to be unisex and travel sizes (except for toys and deodorant).

Collection boxes will be placed in the office for families to drop off their items. These items will be put together and handed out on December 21st to the Galveston homeless. Take this opportunity to bless those that are struggling this season. Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ as we reach out to those among us. Matthew 25 

35 For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye

gave me drink: I was a

stranger, and ye took me

in: 36 Naked, and ye

clothed me: I was sick,

and ye visited me: I was in

prison, and ye came unto

me. 40 And the King shall

answer and say unto

them, Verily I say unto

you, Inasmuch as ye have

done it unto one of the

least of these my brethren,

ye have done it unto me.

Chaplain Brannon “Rev” Revel   and Mrs. Barger accompanied 27 of our SLI  students  to  the  Biblical Worldview    Ins tute  conference  at  Prestonwood Chris an Academy. Topics discussed were: 

Dr. Walter Strickland– Social Media and Racial (Mis)understanding

DA Horton– Race vs Ethnicity: A Biblical Approach to the Language We Use  

Dr. Daniel Hill-White Awake  

Ryan Bomberger-Abortion 101  

Jaco Booyens-Sex Trafficking in America  

IJM– Social Justice in Your School  

First Baptist Christian Academy • 7500 Fairmont Parkway • Pasadena, TX 77505 Tel: 281-991-9191 fbcatx.org

FAMILY TESTIMONY - Paul & Cecilia Lalicata

I n First Baptist Christian Academy we found a home. We have always desired a faith-based education for our

sons. As a Catholic family it was very important to us that the foundations of that education be similar to the teachings of our church. As parents we needed to be certain that the faith we instilled in our sons would be reinforced in a caring, nurturing yet challenging environment. Within the first few days of our first son’s enrollment all the faculty knew him and could tell us something personal about him. Now both of our sons take pride in knowing their bible verses, are thriving in their education, and have a closer relationship with God in their daily lives. First Baptist Christian Academy is everything we’ve wanted in an education for our sons, before we knew where to look. We are grateful for eve-rything they are to our family.

M y story is my grandparents story… my parents story… and the story that I want for my children and their chil-

dren - “Your faithfulness endures to all generations.” (Psalm 119:20) That is my testimony, a lifetime of God’s faithfulness to me. Proverbs reminds us that a man’s heart plans his course, but God determines his steps. Through every endeavor, God has opened doors and provided opportunities that far exceed what I could have planned

for myself. From my early teens when I chose to make God the center of my life, up until present, all my steps have been ordered by Him. I attended a Christian school from grades K-12. It is not by accident that now our son and daughter are attending FBCA where I am privileged to teach 4th grade. I recognize this position comes with great responsibility – to be a true servant and guardian of the faith in mentoring, guiding, and encouraging the next generation of children. I view my role here at FBCA as a servant of God. I thank Him daily for the opportunity to serve here at FBCA. The school year is still young, but already it has been a blessing to our family. It is my sincere prayer that our united efforts will reap eternal benefits for our next generation!

STAFF TESTIMONY - Heather Lipscomb

Teacher Christmas Fund

Rather than teachers receiving many small individual gifts, parents, who wish to do so, may make a financial

gift for a monetary bonus for the teachers and staff.

The total will be divided so each full-time teacher will receive an equal amount. Part-time teachers and other

staff members will receive a proportional amount. When the bonus checks are given out, it will have a list

of all who made contributions.

Donations of any amount will be a blessing to our teachers. A

suggestion would be $20 for November and $20 for December. That could make a nice gift for our

faculty and staff! Contributions may be charged to your FACTS account. Please return the enclosed envelope with your gift to the main office or go

online, fbcatx.org/teachergift to contribute!

Thank you!

Booster Club

Parents, if you would like to order a t-shirt for yourself please email Kristi Patteson at kristipatteson@att.net.

Volunteers are also needed that day to help with set-up, concessions, and other things. Please email

Kristi if you are able to help.