Community Baptist Church - South Bend IN

     Hundreds of people filed into the church and school buildings on Friday, March 18, with looks of anticipation, nervousness, and excitement. For the second time, CBCS hosted the Indiana Association of Christian Schools (IACS) annual academic and fine arts competition; and for the second time, it was a success.

     The youth choir, directed by Pastor Greg Habegger, won first place with its two pieces, “By the Gentle Waters” and “Praise the Lord with Music.” The band, also directed by Pastor Habegger, came in second, showing a large improvement from the beginning of the school year.

     Many CBCS students also placed in individual competitions with quite a few first places and/or superior rankings:

Kate Weaver – New Testament Bible Testing (1^st, superior)

Kenny Parsons – Digital Media (1^st, superior)

Sara Pennington – Crafts (1^st, superior)

Randi Jaqua – Instrumental Percussion Solo (1^st, superior)

Kenny Parsons – Expository Preaching (1^st, superior)

Kate Weaver – World History/Geography Testing (1^st)

Ashley Flaugher – Bible Teaching (1^st)

Jon McKeever – Bible Memory (1^st)

Wesley Hocker – Landscapes and Architecture Photography (2^nd, superior)

Ashley Holland – Still Life Photography (2^nd, superior)

Crystal Utley – Printmaking (2^nd, superior)

Emily VanderKooi – Textiles (2^nd, superior)

Stephen Lee – Sculpture (2^nd, superior)

Aaron Charles – Humorous Interpretation (2^nd, superior)

Sara Pennington – Classical Piano (2^nd, superior)

Sara Pennington – Instrumental String Solo (2^nd, superior)

Michael Frushour – Evangelistic Preaching (2^nd, superior)

     Many students practiced for weeks, even months, to do their best for the Lord. And with the Lord’s help, it was an excellent day overall.