Mrs. Shari Clymer, an OCS parent, recently visited our fourth grade classrooms to share about her son Arthur who is stationed for one year in Afghanistan as a helicopter pilot. While it is sad to have Arthur so far away, Mrs. Clymer is taking hold of the opportunities God has placed in her heart to make the most of this God-ordained time. She knows that many of the soldiers don't have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ but God has given Arthur this time to share his faith. She asked if we would write letters to soldiers serving with Arthur and include some thoughts about the true meaning of Easter. Below are some excerpts from our letters.
--- "Happy Easter! Aren't you glad that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again on the third day? He went through all that suffering for us. It is amazing to think about...."
---"Joshua 1:9 says "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord will be with you wherever you go". Anyway, I am going to tell you about the real meaning of Easter. Jesus died in our place because we sinned, but He rose again in three days! Jesus loves you."
----"The story of Easter takes place in Matthew 27:45-28:20. Jesus gave his life for our sins. From the sixth hour until the ninth hour, darkness covered the land...... He had risen on the third day. This is why we celebrate Easter; not for things in our Easter baskets or a giant one foot chocolate bunny (although I love them), but it is about Elohim, Emmanuel, El Shaddai, El Roi, Jevhovah Ralpha, Jevhovah Jireh, and Jevhovah Shalom."
Wow! I think we have some theologians and evangelists blossoming in our midsts right here in room 207.
Arthur and his wife. 
"May God use our letters to plant seeds in the deserts of Afghanistan. In Jesus name, Amen."
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