The TCS coaches and players completed a church’s thatch roof during their 10-day trip.

They cleared land by removing old tree stumps to build a basketball court while in Panama.

Todd Duncan, Chris Ryburn, Greg MillerTyler Kennedy, Jon Mark Stephenson

Beau Durham, Dave Miller, Tanner GregoryParker Wentz

Coach Todd Duncan, Coach Chris Ryburn, and the TCS basketball players shared their

testimonies – leading over 50 people to Christ.

TCS “Team Panama” traveled and played basketball with an organization from Houston,

Fellowship of National Sports for Christ.

PANA

MAM I S S I O N T R I P

Our faith. Our families. Our future.

AUGUST 2010

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TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

What makes TCS

special? Diego Minjarez

Lindsi Roye

Layne Reeves

TCSalumni

TC

S 3rd graderT

CS 1st grader

“I like Trinity Christian School because I like learning about God. Art, computers, and music are really fun, too. I also love the teachers and all of my friends.”

Parents: Thomas & Evelyn MinjarezSiblings: Natalia age 3

“I made a lot of friends who are fun to play with. I like math the best because it is fun, and I’m good at it.”

Parents: Bart and Tami Roye

Siblings: Ashleigh TCS 4th grader

Future FeaturesWe want to hear from you? Would you like to see your TCS class, project or group in our next issue?

Or share how the Lord is working in your area? Send us your story and pictures to the

Parent Leadership Council at plc@tcslubbock.org.

Keep informed by joining renweb.com – our school code is Trin-TX

TCS 2nd Grade Boys played basketball together and had a special fan, Mrs. Burkett, TCS 2nd

grade teacher, cheering for them.

Once again, Mrs. Keith, TCS JH Art Teacher, opened her art studio for students to attend her popular Art Camp. Talented TCS students created stepping-stones, painted sea life habitats, and much more.

Summer Destination: EuropeJune 14-22, 2010

TCS students, parents, faculty, and alumni vacationed in Europe for a nine day trip with stops in Barcelona, southern France, and Paris.

Sydney Wilson and Annique Dentino, TCS sophmores, learn the art of fencing while sightseeing in Arles, France.

Melissa SmithMelissa Smith, Liesl Shakespeare, Andy Shakespeare, and Mary Lou Quick find perfect photo

opportunity at Carcassonne in southern France.

Heritage Gala & Auction Event

Luke Foster, Christian Shinn, Brant Bolton, Luke Newport, Mandry Cox, Justin Franco, Will

Fargason, Luke Vinson, Donna Burkett

Tabitha Hull, TCS HS teacher and alum, offered quilt and sewing camp this summer. The girls brought a favorite t-shirt and added fabric to

make decorative pillows.

Camp Sew MUCH FUN

MARILYN GARRETTTCS HS ENGLISH TEACHER24 YEARS AT TCS

If you have any questions, contact the Parent Leadership Council at plc@tcslubbock.org. Visit tcslubbock.org for more school information..

Guatemala – a land so rich in beauty, yet overwhelmed by poverty. This is the land in which I recently spent 10 days on a mission trip. Our 17-member team, in conjunction with the missionary couple at each of two locations, spent time doing construction projects, handing out toys and hygiene packets, and building relationships with the people at each location.

At our first stoAt our first stop, we built walls for the little shack homes in which the Mayan people (14 families) lived, high in the rugged mountains. We also took the people blankets, clothes, toys, and tools. Over and over again, the missionaries told us that the most meaningful thing we did was put hands and feet to the concept of the love of Christ. Yes, they appreciated the construction and the giftconstruction and the gifts, but most of all the people needed to know that we actually cared about them as people, rather than just coming in to bring gifts/do projects. What a spiritual lesson! Even those who live in desperate poverty know deep within that it’s not about things; it’s about people – their hearts, their lives.

At our second stop, we built a playground for an orphanage, built a rock walkway over part of the property, played games with the cchildren, and took toys, clothes, school supplies, sheets, snacks, and lots of love to share with these darling children. They are so in need of someone to remind them of God’s love for them and the fact that they are special to Him and to others. Again, the message from the missionary couple was the same: it’s not about “stuff”, it’s about relationships.

All in allAll in all, it was a pure joy and delight to go back to a country I have come to love, and in which I have the privilege of sharing the love of Jesus – thanks to many of you! May the Lord’s work continue in countless ways.

His Peace,Jana Kuss3rd Grade

TCS 2nd Grade Boys played basketball together and had a special fan, Mrs. Burkett, TCS 2nd

grade teacher, cheering for them.

Once again, Mrs. Keith, TCS JH Art Teacher, opened her art studio for students to attend her popular Art Camp. Talented TCS students created stepping-stones, painted sea life habitats, and much more.

Summer Destination: EuropeJune 14-22, 2010

TCS students, parents, faculty, and alumni vacationed in Europe for a nine day trip with stops in Barcelona, southern France, and Paris.

Sydney Wilson and Annique Dentino, TCS sophmores, learn the art of fencing while sightseeing in Arles, France.

Melissa SmithMelissa Smith, Liesl Shakespeare, Andy Shakespeare, and Mary Lou Quick find perfect photo

opportunity at Carcassonne in southern France.

Heritage Gala & Auction Event

Luke Foster, Christian Shinn, Brant Bolton, Luke Newport, Mandry Cox, Justin Franco, Will

Fargason, Luke Vinson, Donna Burkett

Tabitha Hull, TCS HS teacher and alum, offered quilt and sewing camp this summer. The girls brought a favorite t-shirt and added fabric to

make decorative pillows.

Camp Sew MUCH FUN

MARILYN GARRETTTCS HS ENGLISH TEACHER24 YEARS AT TCS

If you have any questions, contact the Parent Leadership Council at plc@tcslubbock.org. Visit tcslubbock.org for more school information..

Guatemala – a land so rich in beauty, yet overwhelmed by poverty. This is the land in which I recently spent 10 days on a mission trip. Our 17-member team, in conjunction with the missionary couple at each of two locations, spent time doing construction projects, handing out toys and hygiene packets, and building relationships with the people at each location.

At our first stoAt our first stop, we built walls for the little shack homes in which the Mayan people (14 families) lived, high in the rugged mountains. We also took the people blankets, clothes, toys, and tools. Over and over again, the missionaries told us that the most meaningful thing we did was put hands and feet to the concept of the love of Christ. Yes, they appreciated the construction and the giftconstruction and the gifts, but most of all the people needed to know that we actually cared about them as people, rather than just coming in to bring gifts/do projects. What a spiritual lesson! Even those who live in desperate poverty know deep within that it’s not about things; it’s about people – their hearts, their lives.

At our second stop, we built a playground for an orphanage, built a rock walkway over part of the property, played games with the cchildren, and took toys, clothes, school supplies, sheets, snacks, and lots of love to share with these darling children. They are so in need of someone to remind them of God’s love for them and the fact that they are special to Him and to others. Again, the message from the missionary couple was the same: it’s not about “stuff”, it’s about relationships.

All in allAll in all, it was a pure joy and delight to go back to a country I have come to love, and in which I have the privilege of sharing the love of Jesus – thanks to many of you! May the Lord’s work continue in countless ways.

His Peace,Jana Kuss3rd Grade

The TCS coaches and players completed a church’s thatch roof during their 10-day trip.

They cleared land by removing old tree stumps to build a basketball court while in Panama.

Todd Duncan, Chris Ryburn, Greg MillerTyler Kennedy, Jon Mark Stephenson

Beau Durham, Dave Miller, Tanner GregoryParker Wentz

Coach Todd Duncan, Coach Chris Ryburn, and the TCS basketball players shared their

testimonies – leading over 50 people to Christ.

TCS “Team Panama” traveled and played basketball with an organization from Houston,

Fellowship of National Sports for Christ.

PANA

MAM I S S I O N T R I P

Our faith. Our families. Our future.

AUGUST 2010

For more information visit tcslubbock.orgFor more information visit tcslubbock.org

TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

What makes TCS

special? Diego Minjarez

Lindsi Roye

Layne Reeves

TCSalumni

TC

S 3rd graderT

CS 1st grader

“I like Trinity Christian School because I like learning about God. Art, computers, and music are really fun, too. I also love the teachers and all of my friends.”

Parents: Thomas & Evelyn MinjarezSiblings: Natalia age 3

“I made a lot of friends who are fun to play with. I like math the best because it is fun, and I’m good at it.”

Parents: Bart and Tami Roye

Siblings: Ashleigh TCS 4th grader

Future FeaturesWe want to hear from you? Would you like to see your TCS class, project or group in our next issue?

Or share how the Lord is working in your area? Send us your story and pictures to the

Parent Leadership Council at plc@tcslubbock.org.

Keep informed by joining renweb.com – our school code is Trin-TX