The days are shorter, the mornings are a little cooler, and our students are in their third full week of classes at Red Bird Mission School. These are signs that our busy summer filled with many positive activities is drawing to a close.

Our mission statement reads, "Red Bird Mission, guided by Jesus Christ, empowers individuals and advocates justice by providing spiritual, educational, health and community outreach ministries." Documented proof that our mission statement is a "living" statement is found in the stories of the August 2012 issue of Red Bird Notes that is now posted on our website. 

You'll read about our new dentist that miraculously appeared in God's perfect timing, about the hundreds served this year by our Tri-County Health Fair, and about one of our partners, Hear the World Foundation. The story of our new kindergarten teacher confirms for us that Red Bird Mission School is a worthwhile priority. The testimony of one of our craftspersons is evidence that marketing of crafts is not just an economic program, but is a ministry at Red Bird Mission.

We believe these stories give assurances that your investment as a supporter is paying off for God's kingdom. We hope that you will continue to support Red Bird Mission with your prayers and contributions.

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Promise Neighborhood Initiative

Red Bird Mission's Women and Children Ministries has provided after school programming at Red Bird School for the past few years, but funding from the Promise Neighborhood Initiative of Berea College is taking After School to a new level. Twenty-five students attended the kickoff "bash" on August 21st to meet the artists. Beginning September 11, professional artists will provide opportunities for youth to learn specific arts skills and explore creative expression.

Four different artists will come every other week to work with elementary and teen students in separate groups. The elementary team will focus on pottery projects. The middle and high school artist team will assist students in selecting a theme (or themes) that they can explore and express through song writing and abstract art. In the final two sessions, students will
either create a "puzzle mural" consisting of individual paintings, or write poetry, personal narratives, or journal entries reflecting the same themes that emerge in their mural pieces.

 

At the conclusion of the project, parents and community members will see the unveiling of the mural, an exhibit of student art, a reading of student writings, and possibly a performance of the student-created musical CD.