I suppose a blog post is better late than never. I'm sorry this took so long to create. Much change has taken place since the last time I posted here on this blog. I'll try and keep this brief and update you on what is happening.
First, as I am sure you have heard by now, MVA has suffered another great loss in the resignation of a long-time teacher and strong supporter of the Academy, Pam Castillo. Please keep her and her family in prayer and be sure to thank her for the incredible contribution she has made to this school. MVA could never have stood as strong as it did without her amazing gift of service.
Secondly, Dan Kittle has officially begun his tenure as the new Principal of MVA. While we are still working to contact him directly, we are looking forward to collaborating with him as we move forward on this project.
Additionally, I would like to mention again the Devotional Book library we are trying to get started in both dorms (more information can be found on the "Projects" page of this website). Adan Rodarte has already contacted the Pastor of the Garden Grove Church in California soliciting help for this project. If any of you are able to contribute towards a devotional book library in the dorms of MVA, we would greatly appreciate your assistance.
Furthermore, it should be noted Pastor Fred Shoemaker of the Mount Vernon SDA Hill Church (the Academy church) has agreed to work with us improve communication and the relation between the church (which, should be noted, maintains a strong support for the Academy) and the school itself. We are working on possibly finding more ways to involve church members at the school and also involve the students in church functions such as Wednesday night Bible studies.
Another item we would like to bring to those following this project, particularly those in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, is to keep us up to date on any students that you believe could benefit from being a part of the MVA family. We are trying to narrow down places we would like to visit while we are in Ohio, and we would love to be able to share with these students about the opportunities that Mount Vernon Academy provides.
Lastly, please continue to submit this project to God in prayer, because without Him, it is doomed to fail. Thank-you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing God's leading as we near the time for this project to truly begin.
