Weathering the Storms

Some people enjoy winter and the brisk cold that it brings. Being a southern California girl, however, I much prefer the warmth of the sun. The Good News Club at Prisk Elementary School in Long Beach began on October 2, 2008, but not without being introduced to some stormy weather early on. The week before the club began, permission slip forms were distributed. The Principal quickly heard that some parents and teachers were not in favor of having a CEF Good News Club at their school. You could say we got a “cold reception.” Before a formal meeting was held to address their concerns, an urgent prayer request email was sent out. It seemed that the many prayers warmed up the climate of the imminent meeting.
The Principal initiated her own research and was completely prepared. She gave a professional, unbiased presentation about the laws regarding CEF’s right to have a club on campus. It was decided to allow the club to continue as scheduled, even though some were not pleased. Like storm clouds of opposition, threats of having to cancel the club loomed in front of us. But God allowed us to persevere and three weeks later, 20 children were enjoying their new club.