Joy, Joy, Joy . . .

Perhaps you have heard of the praise song entitled, “I have the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in my Heart.” The students and I sang this song in order to emphasize that a Christian is filled with joy and is not gloomy or sad. We discussed how Jesus wants us to...

Let’s Move Day . . .

It was Let’s Move Day this past Sunday, September 21. Dozens of church members along with Lubbock Junior Academy students came out for a walk. We met at Buddy Holly Park for worship and had a brisk walk around the lake. Most of the adults walked while several of the...

Operation Christmas Child…

Instead of waiting for November to ask our church family to purchase and donate items, we have started now. This month is the opportunity for you to buy school supplies. There should still be some good sales going on. Also, the various dollar stores are remarkable...

Cowboy Symposium Field Trip…

On Friday, September 6, the LJA students attended the 25th anniversary of the Cowboy Symposium at the Lubbock Civic Center. Special events were held for youth which entertained and educated us about early life in Western Texas. One young woman sang several songs while...

Operation Christmas Child . . .

Lubbock Junior Academy is beginning to think about Operation Christmas Child. Each November the students pack shoeboxes withtoys, school supplies, hygiene items, and other special items for needy children in countries all over the world. Students love to pack these...

Morning Worship . . .

Worship time is a special time for the students and teacher at Lubbock Junior Academy. Students have an opportunity to relax and listen to me tell of my many favorite stories. I decided to start the year telling true stories of ordinary people who have had...