Two weeks ago I shared the story of the student whose family needed even more financial aid than the school could grant. I presented the situation to several people who had indicated an interest in helping in this way. I called each and got permission to present this "case".
Praise the Lord. The need was met by two and a half times! In other words, these friends of the school gave $5,000 against a need of $2,000. Generous is the way I would describe these four friends of the school. Also, they were very pleased to be asked and to help.
It happened again this week. Our debate team wanted to go to a tournament that requires a long drive and an overnight stay. We presented the $700 need to an attorney friend who appreciates this aspect of classical education and he responded immediately with a "yes".
These two stories illustrate the beauty of matching a donor's passions and provisions (money in this case) with a Kingdom purpose (training students in their rhetorical skills and providing Christian education).
The donors were not new to the school. They were all already on board with the mission. Again, they were pleased to be presented with a giving opportunity that touched their heart.
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