June 23, 2008

Thoughts about risk:

Risk Criticism

The most important way parents can help children be creative is to teach them not to fear failure. To be creative, people need to explore and try new things. Also, children need to learn to tolerate being laughed at. Creative people are willing to risk criticism and aren’t afraid to be different.

Trap: Stressing success. Children whose parents have emphasized achievement over exploration are more inclined to try only things they know they do well. These activities make them feel secure in their abilities, but they don’t lead to fulfilling success.

Summer 2008

As the winds of change continue to blow, we at International Christian School bid farewell to a host of fine people. The mark they have left at ICS will not soon be forgotten. Their ministry here has been a direct reflection of Jesus Christ our Savior. From classroom teaching to discipleship to mission trips, each has left a legacy of one kind or another. As you venture away from Korea, it is our hope that you continue to listen to God's leading:

Mark Boysen--Teacher, basketball coach, volleyball coach
Crystal Boysen -- Librarian
Laura Forner -- 4th grade, volleyball coach, discipleship leader
Alexa Rittichier -- Art, volleyball coach
Pam Donahoo -- Spanish, middle school, discipleship leader
Jerry Geist -- H/S & M/S Science, discipleship leader
Amber Divers -- H/S & M/S Math, discipleship leader
Nicole Jung -- H/S & M/S ELD
John Peterson -- Director, baskeball coach, soccer coach
Dianne Peterson -- Administrative Assistant

Each of you will missed at ICS. May God lead you to richer pastures where you can preach His word and see many come to Christ.