{"id":398,"date":"2018-11-06T06:05:55","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T14:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=999925864"},"modified":"2018-11-06T06:05:55","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T14:05:55","slug":"a-veterans-day-blessing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/a-veterans-day-blessing","title":{"rendered":"A Veteran&#8217;s Day blessing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While most schools and businesses observe the Veteran\u2019s Day holiday by taking the day off, Lakewood Christian Schools (LCS) in Long Beach, CA, takes a different approach by hosting an annual Veteran\u2019s Day Service. The hour-long program is student-led with musical performances from the LCS Middle School Band, Choir, and Kindergarten and First-grade classes. The objective is teaching the students and guests the importance of recognizing Veteran\u2019s Day and those who served our country. The different branches of the military are highlighted, and gratitude for our Veterans is the theme. LCS Principal, Brenda Barton says, \u201cThe real heart happens at the end of the program when we invite any Veterans in the audience to come forward so that each student may shake their hand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KWgD6YPf-Lo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the annual Lakewood Christian Schools Christmas Project is kicked off during the Veteran\u2019s Day Service. At LCS, students learn that Christmas isn\u2019t about having the most presents underneath the tree, it is about loving others well. LCS partners with Honoring Our Fallen, an organization that provides support for families who have lost a U.S. military loved one. The elementary school students bring gifts for the children who have lost a parent as a part of their Hero Children&#8217;s Bereavement Program. Furthermore, the middle school students raise money for Inheritance of Hope, an organization whose mission is to inspire hope in young families facing the loss of a parent through memory making events.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Veteran\u2019s Day Chapel will be on Friday, November 9, 2018, at 10:45am. The service will be held in the main sanctuary at Arbor Road Church located at 5336 Arbor Road, Long Beach, CA 90808. <a href=\"https:\/\/lbpo.st\/ArborFB\">Visit their Facebook page for more information and to RSVP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is always a blessing to attend the Veteran&#8217;s Day program at LCS. All the staff and students do a great job honoring our Veterans, the flag, and modeling patriotism. Each year I look forward to shaking hands with all the students.&#8221; says Donald Rounds, LCS grandparent and retired Staff Sergeant of the United States Air Force Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood Christian Schools\u00a0lays the foundation for long-term scholastic success in a safe and loving environment that nurtures academic, social,\u00a0and spiritual growth. \u00a0\u00a0They\u00a0offer\u00a0a variety of electives,\u00a0programs,\u00a0service\u00a0and\u00a0leadership\u00a0opportunities\u00a0that equip\u00a0students\u00a0to be productive\u00a0and\u00a0responsible citizens at home,\u00a0at\u00a0church and in the community.\u00a0It\u00a0is an important investment with a lifelong impact\u00a0with a\u00a0partnership between parents and teachers.\u00a0School is like family\u00a0at LCS,\u00a0<a name=\"m_-5619453471686294454_m_-8024273752216635907__GoBack\"><\/a>and approached with a growth mindset full of creativity and fun. \u00a0To learn more about Lakewood Christian Schools, <a href=\"https:\/\/lbpo.st\/LakewoodChristianSchools\">visit their website<\/a>\u00a0or call 562.425.3358 to schedule a tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most schools and businesses observe the Veteran\u2019s Day holiday by taking the day off, Lakewood Christian Schools (LCS) in Long Beach, CA, takes a different approach by hosting an annual Veteran\u2019s Day 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