"A CHRISTMAS TO BELIEVE IN"

Last night was the fourth Cowman Christmas program my family and I have been a part of and it struck me as the best so far. The junior and senior high students (with a sprinkling of younger classmates) put together a fantastic drama for the night and all the students joined in on singing some special songs. Kudos to our principal Angie Bundy who pulled it all together.

As a school, we've gotten too big now for any of the local auditoriums, so this year we went a half hour down the road to Pilatre Christian Centre in Sacanville. Apart from the condition of the road to the church, it turned out to be an ideal location for us. 

It even had fantastic lighting for picture taking!

An early arrival, Maxiane is a 9th grader who has been a Cowman student since kindergarten.

Mister Junior looked sharp in Santa hat and bow tie. He's been a fantastic new addition to our staff this school year.

Three of our lovely pre-school teachers, Julianna, Rose Carline, and Kettia.

The one and only Ms. Rose!

Believe it or not, this is "Baby Sammy"! He's growing up.

Sarah and Kristina as angels.

EVERYBODY gets dressed up for these things.

Olivier as a shepherd.

Caleb was less than thrilled with his Roman soldier costume. 

Brandon, our "Joseph", gave me his cell phone before taking the stage. I guess he didn't want to be tempted by it during the production.

A couple of our new junior high students this year, Gashly and Sephora. Sweet young ladies.

Patient angels.

Brianna is ready to go as our "Mary".

Helping each other out with costumes.

Another of our new junior high students, Samuel was a wise man.

Gabriel (Fabio), Joseph (Brandon) and a wise man (our Samuel) take a selfie as an angel watches on.

"Elizabeth" (Joulkania) and an angel (Alanna) helping to bring "peace on earth". 

Our fearless leader, Angie Bundy, emceeing the program.

Mr. Johnny with the 3 year olds.

The big manger scene with the visit of the magi.

Mr. Reggie with the 5 year olds.

Samuel with his gift for the King.

Maxiane and Hannah did a great job as the narrators.

Cookies and sandwiches and Cokes afterwards.

Samuel and his new buddy Camden.

And a glimpse of Camden's personality...

Now that school is officially out until January, Melissa and I are finishing Christmas cards and packing for a few days away in the Dominican Republic with friends from Emmaus Biblical Seminary. It's a wonderful time of year, to be sure. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!