For more information, contact the Berean front office.

But I said to you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe.

Sincerely,

Mr. Noriega

Friday, January 18, 2008

8:30-11:30 am

The Student Government class led by our Orientation Committee has put together a fun and informative event for our prospective students.  All 8th grade and above are invited to hear about our school's academic, spiritual, social and athletic programs. They will also see videos demonstrating how our school operates.  The best part of all is the tour of the school and classrooms.  It can be overwhelming for them to imagine attending high school in the fall and sitting in these classrooms and walking the halls.  We conclude our time with a pizza lunch and fellowship to help answer any of their questions.  Not too long ago everyone in our class experienced this special day.

Prospective Parent Information Night

Monday, January 28, 2008

7:00 pm

This night is an opportunity for parents to invite their friends or family interested in getting information about our school.  It is also open to the community.  Our administration will talk about the programs we offer.  Everyone is invited to tour the campus and pick up packets of information as well as an application form for the upcoming school year.  We look forward to meeting new families and answering any questions.

For further information regarding the two upcoming events feel free to contact me in the office.

Blessings for a great new year,

Mrs. Jewell Chung

Living it Out for Spiritual Emphasis Week

This special time in January from Monday the 28^th thru Friday February 1st, 2008, we will kick off the new year as we experience a week of spiritual growth.  Our guest chapel speaker for the week is Jeremy Cook, the pastor of Concord Bible Church, who will share with us messages on developing and renewing our walk with God and strengthening our faith in Him.  Then on Friday we have various seminars given by faculty and parents on topics we as teenagers need to learn more about.

Also, our community service committee has a 30 Hour Famine to help feed the hungry.  It begins Thursday, January 31st, after lunch, and concludes with a dinner held at the school on Friday.  After dinner the famine participants along with chaperones will take a bus to the San Francisco Rescue Mission.  We felt honored last year, as we attended the mission for a time of worship and distributed items to the homeless.  We need your help once again in donating items to our blanket, coat and sock drive.  Beginning the week of January 22nd and continuing until Friday, February 1st, we will provide bins in the student center to collect these items.  We greatly appreciate any used or new items for these people in need.

Living it out in 2008,

Shada Sadeghi & Luke Heisinger

Spiritual Emphasis Leaders

Mission Work

One of our core values is service related.  Our mandate is to serve others, following Christ's example.  We want our students to recognize that as disciples of Jesus Christ, we need to be willing to put others first by serving their needs.  This coming spring many of our students will join their church groups on special mission trips to Mexico.  This year our school will work in cooperation with one of our founding churches to offer any of our students interested in mission work the opportunity to be involved. 

Calvary Baptist Church of Concord will be making its fourth trip to Baja, California, Mexico.  During this one week expedition, the students will have an opportunity to work in building two homes for the poor.  The group will also be involved in children's ministry and personal evangelism by distributing tracts and Spanish Bibles.  There is a need for students that are proficient in Spanish to help translate.  We would also like for students to get involved in drama presentation and worship. 

If you are interested in having your son or daughter attend this mission trip, or if you would like to come along as well, then contact Mr. Noriega for more information.  The cost of the trip will be $350, and the first team meeting will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 2140 Olivera Court, Concord on Sunday, December 2nd at 12:30 pm.  You can call the Calvary Baptist Church at 925-685-1424.

          STUDY ABROAD

                  Israel 2008

Berean is offering its first study abroad program for our students.  Any other adult interested in the trip as a vacation is also welcomed to join our excursion this coming summer.  In June 2008, we will be taking our first trip to the Holy Land.  Students that are interested in earning academic credit or college credit can apply to do so.  This trip will have our students walk where Jesus walked and learn the many historical, geographical, and biblical stories they have heard over the years.  This will be a ten day trip leaving from San Francisco connecting in Europe and ending at Tel Aviv.  The tour will include special sites in Jerusalem, Galilee and the Dead Sea area.  We plan to visit Qumran as well as go up to Masada.  The students will enjoy a half day swim in the Dead Sea.  In Jerusalem, we will visit the Temple site as well as the Western Wall and Garden Tomb where we will share communion.  In Galilee we will visit many areas including a visit to the Jordan River where Jesus taught the multitudes.  All accommodations will be four star.  We will have morning and evening sessions and special lectures by our instructors.  Currently, we are estimating a cost of $3100 per person.  Students will receive 10 units of credit in Bible for Berean graduation requirements.  For an additional nominal fee, they will receive 3 college credits from Shasta Bible College.  All those interested in this trip should contact the school office to post your name for reservation.  We will contact individually each person interested.   A flyer will be mailed to all families in the next few weeks.  We are also planning a formal meeting with parents and travelers on January 18th at 6:00 pm in room E-1. 

This year's team has a solid core of returning players but is definitely a young squad.  The team is comprised of one senior (Tyler Norwood) and 6 juniors, 5 sophomores and 7 freshmen.  Juniors Paul Miller and Markkus Hasychak,  Josh Rogers (soph.) and Kevin Alman (F) anchor the center of the defense with Kyle Fischer (jr) at Keeper.  Sophomores Chris Morgan, Mark Magalong and Kahler Lawhon combine with freshmen Erik Delgado and Michael Pouch to provide the scoring threat.  Midfield play is anchored by Stephen Croft (soph), JC Witt (jr), Daniel Fitterer (soph), and freshmen Michael Houseman, Michael Carlos and Craig Cary.  Joe Rutherford (jr) and Tanner Sullenger (F) provide additional insurance at the Keeper position.

The boys have already played three scrimmages where they were competitive and they are looking