The Real Meaning Of Christmas Through the Eyes of a Second Grader.

When asked by her second grade teacher, Mrs. Blom, what does Christmas mean to you Illyana one of her second graders wrote, "Christmas means that its time to celebrate Jesus' birthday. We give toys to the less fortunate. That makes me very happy."

The Bible says, "Raise up a child in the way they should go and they will not depart from it." It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season but it is refreshing when we get back to the true meaning of Christmas which is God's demonstration of His love for us in sending His Son Jesus to live, die and resurrect for us and how that translates in our desire to give to others as a sign of our love.

Here at Upper Room Christian School we pray that you would be filled with the love of God this Christmas and that His peace would fill your hearts and homes.

Christmas Chapel 2011

We had an awesome Christmas Chapel last Friday! There was great anointed singing, a powerful slide show, anointed dance and an inspiring Christmas Message given by our Principal, Dr. Gregory Eck! We had over 400 people in attendance and everyone went home feeling inspired, refreshed and thankful to God for all that He's doing at Upper Room Christian School.

The Bible says that, "unless the Lord builds the house we labor in vain" and we are in awe of what god has done, what He is doing and where He is taking us in the future! With the addition of over 15 new International students this year God is truly giving us the opportunity to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ while producing able ministers able to meet the needs of their community in spirit, soul and body!

We wish you a Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Below is a poem written by one of our 3rd graders:

Dear Jesus,

You are nice

just like spice.

I want you to know

how I love you so.

You are my friend and nothing can tear us apart.

I know that you made my heart.

I celebrate your birthday and so do others,

even our fathers and our mothers.

I love you for who you are,

and so do people from afar.

Thank you for giving me friends,

and your kingdom will never end.

You gave us a wonderful teacher,

and Mr. Dono a great preacher.

I know I'll be with you some day,

but soon will my aunt May.

I know your birthday is soon,

but mine's in June!

Happy Birthday!

Love,

Brianna

Christmas

Well it's the last day of school before the Christmas break. Today we have 3 academic periods and then Christmas parties for the last two periods. Then we dismiss for the break.

The kids came in dressed in their Sunday best looking sharp. They are so happy as they distribute the gifts they bought for their friends and teachers. For their parties there will be plenty of good food and snacks. Good Christmas music. Video and board games. And a great time of fellowship!

We thank God for His abundant grace in allowing us to learn and fellowship together. We are truely the family of God. Upper Room Christian School is an extension of the church which is His bride and the apple of His eye. We are eternally grateful for the birth, death and resurection of our Lord Jesus Christ and we celebrate the day that we commemorate His Coming and we anticipate His return!

Have a Blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor D

This time is special for our students because they come from so many different school districts. Some of the students won't see their classmates and friends until they come back from the break. We have students from Queens, Nassau and Suffolk that represent over 100 churches. We also represent over 40 different school districts.