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Each morning we start the day with a time of singing and a word from scripture. Morning devotion time is a time for focus, learning, and putting God first in what we do each day.

The morning devotion is led by Mr. Yearwood most days, but there are also weekly opportunities for students and faculty members to lead.

Some of the scriptures used this week were:

• Matthew 20:24-28
• Romans 13:1-2
• Proverbs 16:9

It is our goal and mission to EDUCATE, EQUIP, and SEND our students. If you've been at CCS long, you've heard this said. But what does this really mean? We not only want to make sure that students are properly educated in academic areas, but also we want to make sure that we assist families in equipping them spiritually. Our ultimate goal is to send them out into the world to pursue the mission of being disciples and spreading the gospel to grow the kingdom of God.

Like never before, we are seeing how important it is to learn how to speak truth and defend our faith. Chances are, in some way or another you have been impacted by what is happening in our nation. It seems that it's becoming more and more necessary for Christians to take a stand on what we believe. By following the example of Christ, we can share the truth in love.

The lunch ordering function of FACTS is now open in the FAMILY PORTAL for ordering October lunches. The last day to order is Wednesday, September 24th. All lunches are $6.

To order Hot Lunches:

• Log in to your FACTS Family Portal
• Click Student, then select Lunch
• Click +CREATE WEB ORDER
• Click the name of the student you wish to place an order for.
• Click the date and add the number of items for each date you would like to order.
• Submit your order. The Online Lunch Payment screen will display after you place your order.

**Special Note: You will also notice that our $1 Dress Down Days for October are listed on the ordering calendar. If you know your child will be dressing down, simply add that item to your lunch order. If you are not sure whether or not they will dress down, the be able to add the item on Dress Down Day.

Mr. Yearwood got a few birthday surprises on Monday when each lower school class gifted him with a goldfish!

Lower school students worked on emergency drills this week. All of the students and teachers did a great job following procedures!

Seniors and their parents met with Mrs. Yearwood on Monday night to learn more about what to expect during the senior year, seeking God's direction in planning for life after high school, applying to college, and applying for college scholarships.

7th grade students in Mrs. Eady's class enjoyed learning more about deoxyribonucleic acid with a fun candy DNA lab.

The PTF moms did not disappoint with all the homemade goodies at Wednesday's Bake Sale!

9th grade students in Miss Wright's Biology class explored ph levels of acids and bases and learned more about how ph is an important part of maintaining homeostasis within the body.

This week in PreK-4 the theme was "transportation." They explored the different types of transportation -- land, air, and water. They had lots of fun learning how people and things move from place to place. As a part of the learning, students were able to hop on board and see what one of our school buses is like.

CCS Junior, Lila Sellers, led the lower school morning devotion on Thursday. We love seeing our older students model Christlike character and leadership for their younger peers!

This week a new group of rising leaders emerged with the formation of a junior high praise band. We LOVE seeing our students lead worship! Students who are working to lead have dedicated several mornings that they come in early, before school, to rehearse together and prepare for the service. Thank you parents and Mrs. Warden for helping them make this happen!

The teachers enjoyed a special BBQ lunch treat on Friday.

We want to say a great, big special THANK YOU to the Rice Family, Anna Turner, Kara Breasseale, Julie Weems, Elizabeth Eddleman, Melody Bradley, Molleigh Fields, Sara Willoughby and a host of other parents that took time out of their day to show appreciation to our teachers.

The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students are enjoying some newly donated bench seating on the deck. Thank you to everyone who facilitated this and who weather prepped the benches.

Have you seen Judah around school?

Thanks to some volunteers he has had a little make over and has been able to visit campus. If you see Judah around, give him a high five and be gentle with his aging fur!

• September 23 - Praying Parents after Morning Devotion
• September 23 - Volleyball at Addison (JH,V)
• September 24 - Deadline to Order October Hot Lunches
• September 25 - Volleyball at Meek (JH,V)
• September 25 - PTF Meeting (Members see email for details.)
• September 26 - $1 Dress Down Day
• September 29 - Volleyball at Sumiton Christian (JH,V)
• September 30 - Volleyball at St. Bernard (JH,V)
• October 1 - Yearbook Portraits (Wear your best uniform!)
• October 2 - Volleyball at Home vs Falkville/JB Pennington (V)
• October 3 - Last Day to Order Fair Queen T-Shirt
• October 4 - Fair Parade
• October 7 - Spirit Night at Johnny's BBQ

Refer to information from your child's teacher for details about activities specific to classes.

Students, family and friends are invited to show their support for our 2025 Fair Queen contestant, Miss Emma Grace Thompson.

Shirts purchased may be worn by students on the day of the pageant, Tuesday, October 14th.

Read more about Emma Grace and order a t-shirt online at https://www.cullmanchristian.org/fairqueen.

If you missed purchasing a 2024-2025 yearbook, you can still order at the link below. Albums will be shipped directly to you.

https://store.shopyearbook.com/lions-yearbook-

We appreciate everyone who has taken time to sell our 25-26 Lion Spirit Card. We could not be successful without you!

Anyone who still has cards or money to please turn them in so we can get a count of where we are. We will take a count on Monday to award the class that has sold the most. If you are a business that will continue to advertise by selling Lion Cards in your establishment, please update Mrs. Candase on how many you still have and turn in any monies you have already collected.

VENDOR UPDATE: We do have an unfortunate situation concerning one of the vendors on our card. Due to a miscommunication, The Nail Bar has decided to not honor the discount stated on the Lion Card. Please let individuals that you have sold to know this change.

PTF and Johnny's BBQ will host a spirit night for CCS on Tuesday, October 7th. Mark your calendar and come out for a great meal!

The XC team competed at Vinemont High School on Thursday. The course was a tough one, but the students did great! Congratulations to all on finishing well and meeting personal goals!

Junior High and Varsity teams picked up some great wins this week! Congrats to the teams on their wins, but we are most proud of their efforts and sportsmanship on the court.

Thursday night was a great night of celebrating all the young ladies who play volleyball. Both CCS and St. Bernard youth teams were invited to attend the Junior High and Varsity match night. The youth teams were recognized between games. We are so excited about the interest and the future of these programs!

The youth teams will begin County Tournament games this week!

Mr. Yearwood met briefly with student athletes about the upcoming basketball season. We are looking forward to a great time ahead.

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Website: https://www.cullmanchristian.org/
Location: 1803 Beech Avenue Southeast, Cullman, AL, USA
Phone: (256)734-0734
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