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Heart For Missions Month: Helping Others Halfway Around The Globe

February is upon us, and for PCA that means it is Heart For Missions Month! Each year PCA’s elementary school students come together to raise money for a chosen organization through donations. 

This year students will be raising money for the Lodebar Initiative, a ministry of Global Outreach International that provides food, clothing, and medicine as well as schools for Syrian children. The name Lodebar came from the place where, “Mephilbosheth, son of Jonathan, grandson of Saul, was taken as a child when his father and grandfather were killed in battle…he was a refugee from war.”

But why this organization? Kindergarten teacher Mary Jane Watson explains, “We have been led to come alongside people who are helping those who can not help themselves. The first time we sat down to listen to the stories of the Syrian refugees we were convicted to help share the love of Christ with them.”

How can you support this wonderful cause? 

Lower School students (Grades K-5) are invited to wear jeans (skinny jeans and jeans with holes/tears are NOT permitted) and a pink or red t-shirt to school on Fridays during the month of February for a minimum donation of $5 (Note: Since we are not in school on February 18, “Jeans Day” will be on Wednesday, February 16, of that week).

Participation is voluntary. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made payable to PCA with “Missions” on the memo line. A donation of $5 covers all 4 jeans days.

Jeans day begins this Friday, February 4, with payment due on that day. Donations should be turned in to your child’s teacher.

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

PCA Board Chairman Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

The 2022 College of Charleston Athletics Hall of Fame Class has been selected and PCA Board Chairman, Dr. John Graham, is among the group of six honorees who were inducted in a special ceremony this past Saturday.

A press release from the College of Charleston states that "Dr. Graham worked side by side with the College of Charleston Athletics Department and Sports Medicine department for over 25 years. He was an integral part of our student-athlete health and success since we moved from an NAIA institution to current day success. Dr. Graham was the sole Orthopedic Provider for our department for the last 25 years and during this graciously assisted us with answering calls, evaluating injuries, and performing surgeries on our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. He has helped mold and shape the care we provide today. He has cared for All-Americans, Olympic competitors, and professional athletes while they represented CofC collegiately. Dr. John Graham represented our school values and expectations at the highest levels during his time with us!”

In his induction address, Dr. Graham used the opportunity to share the following: "As I begin, it is important for me to speak to my purposes in life and motivations to deliver excellent care. My calling and desires are based on Christ’s work in my life. He has demonstrated grace to me, and in humility and with gratitude, I desire to demonstrate that grace to others.”

Congratulations to Dr. Graham on this tremendous honor. We are grateful for his continued support and godly leadership at PCA.