Cheerleaders Collect Games for Foster Children

After seeing a need communicated by The West Haven in Bainbridge, the GCA Varsity Cheerleaders went to work to collect games for local foster children. The West Haven's goal was 60 and our cheerleaders were able to donate 12 to the cause.

Good job girls!

Class of 2017 Donates New Bench

Many thanks to the Class of 2017 for the donation of this beautiful bench. 
It will be enjoyed for many years to come! 

4th & 5th Grades Help Tornado Victims

GCA's 4th & 5th graders wanted to help out and give back to those in need.  Last week they gathered drinks and cleaning supplies for the Dec. Co. Sheriffs Dept. to take to tornado victims in Albany and surrounding areas.

Rotary Shares Love of Reading

Pictured (L-R):   Marjorie Mayfield with the Bainbridge Rotary Club, Bryce Steward,
Harrison Woodrum, Ella Grace Straughn, and Elementary Principal, Steve Murr

Gracious Hearts Help Humane Society

GCA 3rd Grader, Lainey McRae recently celebrated her 9th Birthday and asked for shelter donations in lieu of presents!!!!  She and several of her friends visited the shelter this week and delivered 2 huge baskets that included food, toys, towels, blankets, etc.  What a great way to show Gods love!!

Pictured from L to R, Ella Harrell, Mary Glenn Warr, Lainey McRae, Cassidy Nix and Brooke Phillips.

3rd Graders Collect Cans for Needy

Mrs. Butler's 3rd grade classed enjoyed collecting canned goods
 for the First United Methodist Church's Food Bank.
Each student was encouraged to bring in at least 3 cans.  Way to go!!

GCA Donates to Decatur Community Cares

With the left over cookies from Grandparents' Day, Mrs. Joyce along with her mother and grandson, Nickolas, stuffed over 60 bags of cookies and delivered them to Decatur Community Cares for Christmas packages.

Each bag included a note wishing them a Merry Christmas from Grace Christian Academy!

Many thanks to Mrs. Joyce and her family for making this special donation possible!!

GCA Donates Volleyball Net System to YMCA

Grace Christian Academy's volleyball team presented YMCA CEO, Adam Schrott and Sports Director, Jimmy Holton with a brand new volleyball net system to be used at the YMCA. The YMCA has recently started a volleyball group that is playing on Thursday nights. GCA supports the Bainbridge YMCA.

"Many of our Grace families are members of the Y and benefit from their programs. One of our parents found out there was a need for the net and shared it with us. We are glad to be able to give something back." - GCA Athletic Director, Steve Murr

New Flags donated by Woodmen of the World

Many thanks to the Woodmen of the World for donating new Christian and American Flags for our school.  Pictured above - Joan Shiver, Karen Cooper with Woodmen of the World, Charlie Strickland, and Bryan Scarborough with Woodmen of the World.

Cheerleaders Honor ACS

The GCA Cheerleaders presented a check for $580.01 to Chelsea Austin with the American Cancer Society. 

The funds were raised durning their 1st Annual Pink-Out event which was held on December 2nd durning a home basketball game.

All proceeds will be dedicated to Decatur County and our local Relay For Life Event.

Congratulations Girls!!

Cougar Teams Give Back to Community

On December 21st, the GCA girls and boys teams took their minds off of basketball to think of others as they delivered Christmas presents to a family in Bainbridge. Both teams held a fundraiser in early December which allowed them to spend around $1,200.00 on a shopping spree for this family. Players were divided into groups and assigned a member of the family to shop for along with a given budget. Coach Murr stated "The teams were very excited to see the family receive the gifts. We want our students to recognize how much God has blessed them and to be active in giving to, and serving others."

Samaritan's Purse Christmas Project

Again this year, students in middle and high school have been given the opportunity to save lives and ease suffering throughout the world in the Name of Jesus through the Samaritan's Purse Christmas Catalog. Students may bring in loose change and dollar amounts daily through Friday, December 16th during homeroom. On Friday, each class will total the money they have collected and thumb through their copy of the Christmas Catalog to "spend" their money on neccessities for people living in some of the darkest corners of the eath. Some examples are: feeding a hungry baby for a week for only $9, shoes and clothing for a child for only $25 , a week's worth of milk for a chid for only $5, and a starter supply of a dozen baby chicks for only $14. They may also "buy" fun items such as sports equipment for only $8, or a Jesus Loves Me melody lamb for only $4. Parents are encouraged to participate as well - just send your donation to school with your child and it will become part of their homeroom collection amount!

To see a copy of the Christmas Gift Catalog online visit:
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

MS & HS Students raise over $400 for Samaritan's Purse

Congratulations to the GCA middle and high school students for raising over $400 for Samaritan's Purse this Christmas season. Because of their generosity GCA was able to minister to many needs around the world this holiday season. Here are the areas our students chose to minister: Hot meals, teach a child to read & write, rescue a child from bondage & abuse, clothing & shoes, dairy animals, blankets, milk, mosquito nets, feed a hungry baby for a week, baby chicks, sports gear, supply a community with clean water, New Testament Bibles, "Jesus Loves Me" lambs, and Christmas treats. Way to go guys....What an awesome way to show God's love! Many thanks to Mrs. Harris for making this opportunity possible!

Walmart Supports GCA!

Many thanks to Sharon Vickers and all the great employees of Walmart for graciously supporting GCA. Walmart has donated $1,000 to the Grace Athletic Department....YEA!!