Faith Christian Assembly

Faith Christian Academy

Freshman Bible Course Requirements

2010-2011

Matthew 20:28 “…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

To fulfill the requirements for Bible at Faith Christian Academy, students are expected to complete the following requirements: community service hours and two written essays.

Community Service

Students in the Freshmen Bible course must complete at least 8 hours of Christian service during each quarter of the freshman year.  Christian service follows the example that Christ demonstrated to us in Matt.20:28. It is a Christian’s privilege and responsibility to live a life devoted to meeting the needs of others, therefore taking on the very nature of Christ (Luke 22:27). Service may be performed at the beginning of the quarter and end one week prior to the end of the marking period.  Documentation of Christian Service must be completed and returned to Mrs. Vargas one week prior to the end of the quarter.  

Criteria for Community Service

ü  Community service can be performed at church, with a non-profit organization, or in the community.

ü  Community Service must be done completely. No credit will be given for partial hours.

ü  Community service must be done correctly according to the areas described above.

ü  Community service must be completed prior to the end of each quarter. Late service will not be accepted.

ü  A reflection paper (minimum of 150 words) exhibiting conscientious effort must be submitted by the end of each quarter. 

Community Service Due Dates:

January 12th (for all those who did not participate in Operation Christmas Child.)

March 23

May 25

Essays

Students must write two essays (minimum of 300 words each) about a historical person discussed in the course or a modern day minister/teacher/ missionary. A few examples are: Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, Dr. Charles Stanley, Elizabeth Elliott, Corrie ten Boom, Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, Lester Sumerall, Smith Wigglesworth, Dr. Tony Evans, Kathryn Kuhlman, Benny Hinn, Warren Wiersbe, A. W. Tozer, Oswald Chambers, D. L. Moody, etc. Students must describe:

ü  Briefly describe the person’s family life, education, and spiritual influence           

ü  Description of the person’s calling/ministry        

ü  Past and present impact on society      

Please don’t hesitate to speak with Mrs. Vargas if you have any questions or concerns.

Failure to correctly complete the Community Service requirements and two essays (20% of grade) will result in a 10% drop of a student’s grade.  

Luke 22:27 “For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? It is not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.”

Faith Christian Academy

Community Service Documentation Form

Matthew 20:28 “…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Students in the Freshmen Bible course must complete at least 8 hours of Christian service during each quarter of the freshman year.  Service may be performed at the beginning of the quarter and end one week prior to the end of the marking period.  Documentation of Community Service must be completed and returned to Mrs. Vargas one week prior to the end of the quarter.  

Criteria for Community Service

ü  Community service can be performed at church, with a non-profit organization, or in the community.

ü  Community Service must be done completely. No credit will be given for partial hours.

ü  Community service must be done correctly according to the areas described above.

ü  Community service must be completed prior to the end of each quarter. Late service will not be accepted.

ü  A reflection paper (minimum of 150 words typed) exhibiting conscientious effort must be submitted by the end of each quarter. 

Essay Deadlines:

December 15

January 12

February 11

March 23

April 13

May 25 

Student Completes

Student Name:___________________________________________        Grade____________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reflection (Please attached your essay to this documentation)

Verifier Completes

Students may not receive any compensation for community service.

Name of Service Contact Person___________________________________________________

Title_____________________________________________Telephone #___________________

Number of Hours Student Completed_______________________________________________

Service Contact Person’s Signature_________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature_______________________________________________________________