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OASIS Day

April 17, 2014

This Thursday, students went out across East Texas to serve our surrounding communities. Students volunteered their time to help nursing homes, police officers, parks, pregnancy centers, firemen, non-profits, churches, missionary organizations,  those less fortunate, and many others. It was truly a day where Others Are Served Instead of Self (OASIS). Afterward, our groups ate lunch […]

Resurrection Week Summary

April 17, 2014

From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: This year’s Resurrection Week featured various speakers and worship leaders. Here’s a look at what we did this year: On Monday and Tuesday, students heard presentations on the person and work of the Holy Spirit – who The Spirit is and how The […]

God Bless America!

April 16, 2014

The Lower School chapel service, April 16, was dedicated to some of the people who have made America great. Fifth graders showcased contributions of the men and women from diverse cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds including inventors, politicians, performers, activists, writers , athletes, and everyday people who have helped to shape our country. Red and […]

Resurrection Week Activities!

April 11, 2014

From the desk of Dr. Stan Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: I’m excited to tell you about some of our special activities for Resurrection Week (April 14-17). MONDAY Divided chapels for our middle and high school girls and guys. Students will have opportunities to visit with our speakers and musicians throughout the day. […]

Thanks for a Great Blood Drive!

April 11, 2014

From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Congratulations Brook Hill Community! Students, teachers, and parents joined together on Thursday, April 10, and donated 28 units of blood. Carter Blood Care Center was especially impressed, because that was almost double our goal for the event. Seniors who donated twice during their senior year […]

4th Grade Visits Pine Cove

April 10, 2014

4th Grade students took a 2-day excursion to Pine Cove this week. Students learned about the aquatic system, team building, animals, and many other parts of nature. It was a great bonding time for students, and a unique learning experience outdoors, immersed in God’s creation!

Where Should I go to College?

April 09, 2014

From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Although I have this conversation with students throughout the senior year, as we approach graduation, the question, “Where should I go to college?” becomes more intense for students who are still undecided. Here is a summary of advice. What doors do you want […]

Middle School Palooza!

April 07, 2014

From the Desk of Dr. Ward: Question One: What do you get when you cross a shark with a parrot? Answer One: A bird that will talk your ear off. Question Two: What do you get when you combine a middle school mystery night, ice cream social, and middle school play? Answer Two: A Middle […]

Blood Drive Thursday, April 10

April 04, 2014

From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: Don’t forget our Spring Blood Drive is next week! WHO: Both BH Parents and students 16 and older are invited to donate blood. WHAT: Blood donations with Carter Bloodcare Center WHEN: 9 am – 2 pm, Thursday, April 10 WHERE: Sharawi Student Center […]

Resurrection Week Preview

March 28, 2014

From the desk of Dr. Ward, Director of Campus Life & Ministry: One of our annual traditions is a spiritual emphasis week for MS and US students the week before Easter. Last year we changed the name from OASIS Week to Resurrection Week to remind us about what Easter celebrates.  Here is a preview of […]

Do You Know of a Community Service Opportunity?

March 28, 2014

From the Desk of Dr. Ward: As part of our middle and high school Resurrection Week (the week before Easter), we set aside one day for community service. Because we love acronyms, we call it OASIS Day (when Others Are Served Instead of Self).  On OASIS Day, our advisory groups go into the local community […]

Once Upon a Time…

March 28, 2014

Dr. Stan Ward, master storyteller and ukulele player, brought the chapel message to the students by way of a folktale about a big green granddaddy frog who thought he was so big and so green that he did not need anyone in his life until he met a big black granddaddy water snake.  Hebrews 10: […]