The Patriot Press
Clinton Christian Academy
See You at the Pole
by Sarah
See you at the Pole is a global, student led prayer rally held annually on the fourth Wednesday of September. See you at the Pole started in 1990 in Texas as students felt led to pray for their school. It soon spread nationwide and the following year an estimated one million students gathered at flag poles.
Due to the weather this year we had our see you at the pole in the gym. We had student led worship and prayer. Worship was led by: Mayme, Katie, Avery, and Maggie. Prayer was led by Katie, Kayin, Arianna, Leah, and Parker. Every year CCA participates in see you at the pole and we look forward to it, rain or shine.
Draiden 2nd grade
My mom
Charlee 7th grade
Learning about Jesus
Maggie 11th grade
No school, friends, and family.
Joy is found in the Lord
by Sarah
"I've got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart to stay." A lot of us grew up learning this song as kids because it teaches us joy comes from the Lord and no matter the circumstances our joy is found in Jesus. Nehemiah 8:10 says, “go, eat the festival foods, drink the sweet drinks, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared: for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your refuge.”
This week, remember your joy comes from the Lord.
7th graders have a fun time in Friendzy, taking joy in the fact the Lord did not leave us alone, he gave us brothers and sisters in Christ, so that we are better together through Him!
Car Show
by Allie
Saturday , October 11th is the Clinton Technical School Car Show. It is at the Clinton tech school, judging begins at 11am and awards begin at 1pm. It is a $25 registration, which opens at 8 am. All proceeds benefit CTS Skillsusa student activities and competitions. There will be concessions and a 50/50 raffle. There will be 12 show classes there.
Mason and Logan, some of our CCA students, are in the Clinton tech school automotive technology class. In the class, they are currently learning about brakes. CCA High School students have the opportunity to attend classes at the VoTech their junior and senior years. Mason said, “The car show is a great event to come check out. There are a lot of cool cars in different classes. It's a great opportunity to see what the tech school is about too.” Bring your family and friends and have a fun day at this car show!
Teacher Spotlight
by Mackenzie
Sandra Poff has been teaching for over 20 years at various churches and this is her first full-time teaching job at a school. She is teaching Publications, Bible 10, Spelling, Bible 7, U.S. Constitution, American History, World History, and Geography/History 6. She received her BA in Religion at Missouri Baptist University and her Master of Divinity in Christian Education from MBTS. Her favorite colors are purple and green, and her favorite food is Strawberry Spinach Salad. Her hobbies include playing pickleball and photography, and she loves the Book of James.
Ms. Poff has had several foster children, created the Beacon, Clinton’s Family Connection Center, and is a youth minister at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Ms. Poff is a blessing and we are so grateful to have her as a staff member at CCA this year.