Michigan—This past fall Andrews Academy celebrated International Appreciation Week, Oct. 22–26. During the week, students of various cultures presented daily school-wide worships. For example, six students from Africa sang a song of thanks to God in one of the Malawi languages and wore the traditional dress of the country. On another day, the Korean students presented a different special music. Scripture and prayer were offered in various languages of the world. A number of students also presented highlights of mission trips abroad they were involved in; some described their studies abroad, and one group of students highlighted the activities of this past summer when they were involved in an archaeological dig in Jordan.

Midweek assembly involved a celebration of Andrews Academy's diversity. The academy's modern language department presented Fall Fest. The program began with prayer followed by the International Flags Entrance, and students from 44 countries of the world presented their flag. Two skits were presented by students from the German and Spanish classes. An international cultural fashion show followed where students from many cultures of the world presented their traditional clothing. These programs enable students, faculty and staff to realize how they are truly blessed by a diversity of cultures present at Andrews Academy.

Following the Fall Fest program, the students and faculty enjoyed foods from around the world. International students and their families brought in their country's traditional treats for all to sample.

Keila Sanchez and Tom Baker teach the modern languages at Andrews Academy, and need to be thanked for planning such an inspiring week of activities for each to enjoy and to appreciate even further the diversity experienced each day of the school year.

When we get to Heaven, I look forward to the day when the people of all nations of the world will gather together to worship and praise God. Andrews Academy is blessed to have so many nations and cultures represented so all can experience a little taste of what the worship experience might be like in Heaven.

Steven Atkins, science teacher, Andrews Academy