Sweet Sweet Spring

Lovely April showers mean new growth - and not just for the plants and flowers.  This spring as we wrap up another successful year of the SALI program, we take a moment to breathe in the fresh air, soak in the sunshine, and give thanks for the opportunity God has given to be where we are.  Having been able to be a part of these kids lives in the classroom and helping them grow in the right direction has truly made a difference in my own life, too.  I came in to give a lesson, but left learning more myself.  Funny how that works.  I will truly miss those kids over the summer - and as for my 8th graders at Polk, I know it will be a tearful goodbye as they go off the next stage of their lives.

But all things must grow and change.  As spring passes to summer, our lives pass on to the next chapter in this great story in which we find ourselves.  But the memories of the great and most meaningful times last forever . . . or at least until the next year of SALI!

Thanks once again for your prayers and support of our program.  And to our teachers - we know that all it takes is one person to make a difference; we couldn't have done it without you. Thanks.

Brandon

Dynamic Moves

The idea of transforming lives and changing communities comes alive in our latest project, LINC NT's brand new ESL program.  We are so excited!  And as we count down the days till our first class of teaching non-English speakers a brand new language, we also reflect on how scary the first day at school was for us as brand new students.  What if the teacher was mean?  What if the other students didn't like us?  What if we didn't understand what we were taught?  Now we're in the driver's to answer these questions, ready to prepare the way for a new wave of students whose fears and hopes very likely mirror those that were once our own.

What about you?  Looking to help? If you or anyone else you know might feel your heart pulled towards being involved in this process, we're looking for 2 more teachers.   Classes are start Monday Nights at the old Trinity Valley Church at 3114 Old Denton Rd in Carrollton from 7:00-9:00 pm and on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at our LINC NT offices at 1925 E. Beltline Rd, Suite 426, in Carrollton .  Our launch date is April 23 & 25.  Please contact Brandon Garcia at brandon@lincnt.org for details.  Thanks and God bless!