Read more at The Family Foundation.

RENEWANATION has just rolled out a new student sponsorship program. The concept is not a new one, as millions of individuals spend $30-40 each month to help feed a child overseas. However, RENEWANATION’s program is focused on providing Christian Worldview training to children. If we hope to raise up a new generation of Christian thinkers and leaders we must feed their minds Biblical Truth. This is our mission.

When you sponsor a student, you can choose to sponsor a child being trained in a Christian school, Homeschool or Public School ministry. Each person will be given a specific student and will receive updates throughout the year as to the progress of the student they are sponsoring. You can click here to see a sample sponsorship card. Next week, we will provide you with a link where you can sign up to sponsor a child.

Roanoke Area Benefit Concert

Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame Musician Richard Kiser will be hosting his annual Father’s Day RENEWANATION Benefit Concert on Saturday, June 15th. This is always a great event! Guest musicians include Lifesong and child prodigy Isaac Cole. Click here for more information.

Dan Coy Shares the Vision in Alexandria, IN

VP of Business Partnerships Dan Coy will be in Indiana June 15-20 to participate in The Woodland Campmeeting. Dan will be leading worship as well as connecting with RENEWANATION supporters.

Mark Your Calendars: Phyllis Schlafly Will Be Here!

On Thursday night, October 24, we will once again host our Roanoke celebration of Christian worldview education. We are excited to announce that Phyllis Schlafly will be our guest speaker this year. No woman has done more to represent a biblical view of womanhood than this dear lady. She has stood for righteousness and against evil for decades now. We will be providing RSVP opportunities in the coming weeks.

We Appreciate Your Support

There has never been a greater time when American children needed to be taught Christian values and principles. The hope for America lies in training the next generation to know, love and serve the God of the Bible. This is the mission of Renewanation! During these summer months we need your continued support! We are working hard to build sustainable streams of income so we can build a great work. However, at this time we still rely primarily on the donations of those who believe in what we are doing. Will you send a special gift this month to help us fulfill the vision of “Offering every child a Christian Worldview?” Please click here to donate online or send your check to: Renewanation: P.O. Box 12366, Roanoke, VA 24025

In a little over two months a brand new Christian school will open its doors in Zanesville, Ohio. Kingsway Academy is being led into existence by a small but passionate group of parents and public school educators. These individuals have decided to guarantee their children a biblical worldview education. As with all new Christian schools, there are many financial needs. Would you prayerfully consider making a donation to help Kingsway get off to a great start?

There are two ways you can make your donation: Make your check out to RENEWANATION and send to P.O. Box 12366 Roanoke, VA 24025. Call Paulina Shelton in our office at 540-966-0648 or toll-free at 1-855-TO-RENEW.

Lynchburg Magazine Released

We are excited to announce the release of our Lynchburg, Virginia, “Communities for Kids” magazine. It will be distributed in Krogers and Food Lion stores throughout the greater Lynchburg area as well as in churches and Christian schools. Click here to view this magazine. If you would like to bring a “Communities for Kids” magazine to your community, contact Dan Coy at dan@renewanation.org.

Roanoke Area Benefit Concert

Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame Musician Richard Kiser will be hosting his annual Father’s Day RENEWANATION Benefit Concert on Saturday, June 15th. This is always a great event! Guest musicians include Lifesong and child prodigy Isaac Cole. Click here for more information.

Kansas City Area Christian Worldview Training

Melvin Adams, RENEWANATION President, is in the Kansas City area leading a Christian worldview training workshop for teachers. Click here to learn more.

You Could Save Thousands on Healthcare

RENEWANATION and Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) are working together to bring you a biblical, affordable solution to health care costs. CHM is not a health insurance company; rather, they are thousands of Christians united in sharing each other’s medical bills. As the original health cost sharing ministry (founded in 1981), members of this nonprofit ministry have shared more than $1 billion in health care costs in the last 20 years alone. If you love the idea of Christians sharing each other’s burdens and if you need to save some money in the area of healthcare, contact our office today for more details.

“It is unmistakable that our culture greatly needs well-equipped warriors for Christ. Even though the attack on the school was meant to be harmful, God has used it to provide affirmation regarding the importance of our work,” Diana Baker, an administrator at the Blue Ridge Christian Academy in Landrum, S.C., said in a press release emailed to The Washington Post regarding the recent controversy over a quiz provided to the school’s fourth grade class, which included questions relating to creationism.

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We are delighted to share his advice to graduates. We hope you will pass it on.

Advice to graduates
By Congressman Randy Forbes
June 3, 2013

It’s a season of completion and celebration, of nostalgia and new chapters. Across Virginia, thousands of students will walk across the stage, shake the hand of an administrator, and give a smile or small fist pump towards their parents and loved ones as they hold their diplomas and walk back to their seats. In the coming months and years, these graduates will face enormous challenges as they prepare for college, seek employment, and plan for the future. As they do, I offer these three stories and guiding principles:

Don’t quit – instead, choose to take the steps.

When Olympic runner Jim Ryun was in high school finishing a particularly grueling practice, his coach told him to run one more drill up and down the steps of an administration building until he said to stop. Ready to quit, Jim threw his jersey on the ground and headed for his car. But something made him reconsider. Refusing to give up, he turned around and decided to take the steps.

Two months later, in a race among some of the top college athletes in the country, Jim found himself running shoulder to shoulder with the mile world record holder in the final lap. Pushing through his pain and pulling ahead, Jim won the race by just one step, setting the stage for him to become one of the greatest Olympic athletes in track and field.

Today, Jim would say had he chosen not to take the steps at practice that night, he probably still would have run a good race. However, his refusal to quit made the difference between simply participating and setting a world record that lasted for decades. When life hands you a choice between taking the steps or quitting ­– and it most certainly will – choose to take the steps.

Help someone else across the finish line.

It was 1992 in Barcelona when Derek Redmond took the starting blocks for the 400m semi-final. He was the record holder for the distance and a top contender for the race. Halfway through, Derek fell to his knees clutching the back of his leg with a hamstring injury that shattered his Olympic dreams. But what happened next made his race go down in history.

Determined to finish, Derek stood up and hobbled towards the finish line. When it looked as though he may not make it, a man pushed through the crowd and made his way on to the track. It was Derek’s father. He walked beside his son, offering his support and encouragement, as he helped Derek to the finish line.

In today’s world, it is so easy to keep someone else from reaching the finish line. But your world will change if you focus on how you can help others get across the finish line.  When you help someone else across the finish line, you become a part of his or her story – you become a part of history.

Give something back to your country.

Cody Childers had a childhood dream of serving in the United States Marine Corps, and as a young high school senior, he courageously took the steps to make his dream a reality by joining the delayed entry program at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake. In 2009, Cody graduated bootcamp and attended the School of Infantry at Camp Geiger. In an answer to the call of duty, he said goodbye to his family and friends and left the United States as Lance Corporal Cody Childers, bound for Afghanistan on a mission to serve his country. He loved his country and he was eager to give his all.

And give his all he did. Several months later, at only 19 years old, Cody’s body was returned home to Dover Air Force base and escorted to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery.

You may never have to pay the price tag that Cody Childers paid, but we each have an opportunity to serve our country in some way. It may not be on the battlefield; it may be in the hallways of a high school or serving at a food bank. It may be in a laboratory or at a dining room table as you sketch plans for a business venture. Figure out what it looks like for you, and give something back to the country that will make our nation better.

As you continue in the journey, there will be hurdles, failures, triumphs, and fears. There will be twists and turns that no one can predict. But if you allow yourself to be guided by unshakeable principles, you will finish strong.

Click here to read the rest of Star Parker’s article at the Christian Post.

EW Jackson, who has taken a leave of absence from the Renewanation board as he runs for office, was elected as the Republican nominee for Lt. Gov. of Virginia last Saturday. He joins Ken Cuccinelli (Governor) and Mark Obenchain (Attorney General) on the Republican ticket for 2013. Click here to see a video of EW Jackson speaking on May 18th at the Republican Convention in Richmond, Virginia.

Lynchburg Magazine to be Released Next Week

We have just completed a great new magazine in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. We are honored to have Thomas Road Baptist Church as the centerfold sponsor. This magazine we now call, “Communities for Kids”, will be distributed through 12 grocery stores as well as through scores of schools and churches. We are taking the cause of Christian Worldview Education to the public!

Mark Your Calendars: Phyllis Schlafly Will Be Here!

On Thursday night, October 24, we will once again host our Roanoke celebration of Christian worldview education. We are excited to announce that Phyllis Schlafly will be our guest speaker this year. No woman has done more to represent a biblical view of womanhood than this dear lady. She has stood for righteousness and against evil for decades now. We will be providing RSVP opportunities in the coming weeks.

Richard Kiser to Play Benefit Concert

Country Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Kiser will be playing his annual Father’s Day RENEWANATION benefit concert at Lakeside Baptist Church in Salem, Virginia. The event will be Saturday, June 15, at 7 PM. Please click here to download the flier and help spread the word about the concert.

Melvin Adams and Dan Coy in DC This Week

This week, President of RENEWANATION Melvin Adams and Vice President of Business Partnerships Dan Coy will be attending the Family Research Council’s Watchmen on the Wall conference in Washington, DC.

Monthly Support Makes a Big Difference!

Special thanks are in order for all of you who send in regular monthly support. $10-$20-$50 or $100 each month goes a long way to help us expand our vision and message. If you haven’t yet started giving something each month, will you prayerfully consider doing so? You can give online by clicking here or contact Paulina Shelton in our office for more details.

Click here to read Ken Ham’s blog at the Answers in Genesis website.

Special thanks are in order for all of you who send in regular monthly support. $10-$20-$50 or $100 each month goes a long way to help us expand our vision and message. If you haven’t yet started giving something each month, will you prayerfully consider doing so? You can give online by clicking here or contact Paulina Shelton in our office for more details.

Karina’s Testimony

A few years ago, Parkway Christian Academy in Roanoke, Virginia began offering scholarships to needy students. One of these students was a Mexican immigrant who was trying to find her way in a very confusing world. Today, thanks to the impact of PCA, Karina is doing wonderful. Please take a moment to read her testimony.

Summit Report for 4-14 N. America Region

Last week RENEWANATION’s President participated in the 4-14 N. America Regional Summit in MN. Leaders came from across the country and the community to participate. The focus was on local churches and communities capturing God’s heart for children and recognizing the impact and potential they have as agents of change. Melvin Adams led the education track. Participants in the track represented ministries to public, Christian and homeschools as well as publishers. See his exit interview here.

Offer Your Expertise to a Local Christian School

Perhaps you are retired or financially independent but would still like to make a significant difference for Christ. Why don’t you consider joining thousands of others who are volunteering their services at a local Christian School? Maybe you can teach, or help in marketing, business or finances. Maybe you could work in maintenance or student counseling. Every Christian school is in need of assistance in some area and they often do not have the finances to hire staff to meet their needs. If you would like to find out more about what this could look like in your area, contact our office and we will lead you through the process.

Save Thousands on Healthcare Cost

Last week, Jeff Keaton and Dan Coy visited the headquarters of our ministry partner, Christian Healthcare Ministries in Barberton, Ohio. This 30-year old ministry is literally saving Christian organizations thousands of dollars per year in healthcare cost. We recently had them quote one of our affiliate schools and they will save this school more than $43,000.00 in one year. They also quoted a large church for us and will save them nearly $500,000.00 over a one-year period of time. If you love the idea of Christians sharing each other’s burdens and if you need to save some money in the area of healthcare, contact our office today for more details.