The Bible Club – Advisor, Mr. Coggin
Pastor Mark Hurley continued the discussion on the topic of the omniscience of God. As they studied the scriptures, they were reminded of God's perfect and all-knowing nature. Students learned of the awesomeness of how God knew every detail of the future, including the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. Students made connections to the prophecies in the Old Testament that foretold the coming of the Messiah, learning how God's omniscience extends beyond time and space, allowing Him to have a perfect understanding of every single human being; past, present, and future. This should bring comfort and reassurance to everyone, knowing that God is fully aware of their needs and that He has a perfect plan for their lives. The club members discussed how God chose the exact time and place for Jesus to be born, fulfilling the prophecies and bringing salvation to all humanity, while reflecting on how God used ordinary people, such as Mary and Joseph, to fulfill His divine plan. This is to remind us that no matter how insignificant anyone may feel, God has a purpose for everyone. They conclude all their discussions by praising God for His omniscience and blessings in prayer.
Meetings: Every Wednesday with Mr. Coggin; snacks provided.
Bible verses: Proverbs 15:3, Romans 11:33-36, Psalm 44:21, Psalm 139:4, 1 John 3:20, Hebrews 4:13, Isaiah 9:6-7, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:27-38
- By Hope Thomas
Senior Beta
For our Beta Induction Ceremony we entered the gym at 5:30 P.M. Ms. Dow then made brief statements thanking us for attending. The higher-up members then read important qualities of being in Beta Club. Each member then lit candles that represent each pillar of Beta. The new members said the Beta pledge was to be initiated. Then Mr. Franks gave a speech thanking us and our parents. We took a group photo. Then we went home.
The Beta Induction Ceremony serves as a platform to recognize new members. Throughout the evening, various events and activities took place, including entering the gym and opening statements by Ms. Dow, the faculty advisor of the Beta Club, who welcomed everyone and expressed her pride in the new members for their achievements and dedication. Ms. Dow emphasized the importance of the Beta Club's mission to promote leadership, scholarship, and service. Her words set the tone for the evening, inspiring the attendees and reminding them of the significance of this special occasion. The symbolic candle lighting was followed by the recital of the Beta pledge. Mr. Franks gave a short speech expressing appreciation for the new members. The group photo was then taken.
- By Za’Carriah Parker
On November 17, 2023, NECP’s theater arts teacher, Ms.Scipioni, took I.T.S. members on a field trip to see Once on This Island. The musical was held at East Carolina University’s (ECU) McGinnis Theater. Once on This Island tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a rich boy from the other side of the island and bargains with the gods to save his life. One of the main discussions in the musical is racism and colorism. This is exhibited by light-skinned aristocrats, dark-skinned peasants, and the way the aristocrats treat the peasants. On a more positive note, Once on This Island was ECU’s first full person-of-color production. The songs were captivating, and the storytelling was incredibly immersive. Ms.Scipioni made a great pick, and I would absolutely recommend this show to anyone!
On Tuesday, November 22, I.T.S. held a Thanksgiving-themed bake sale to raise money for the spring musical. The bake sale contained a wide assortment of goodies, such as pumpkin and sweet potato pies, macrons, honeybun cake, cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, and homemade bread. The bake sale took place during lunch and raised over two hundred dollars. The theater department would like to express their gratitude to everyone who participated in the bake sale. I.T.S. will be holding a fundraiser selling friendship bracelets from December 4 through 12. Fundraisers like these are vital to putting on theater productions, and it is heartwarming to see the community come together to support our husky thespians.