Michigan—Last November students, teachers, and constituents of Lenawee Adventist School gathered for a special occasion—classes met for the first time in a brand new school facility.

Fred Goliath, principal and upper grades teacher, welcomed those present to a special dedication worship service with these words, "To God be the glory for the things He hath done."

Many young people in Lenawee and neighboring counties had attended and graduated from Benedict Memorial School. The former building, housing two classrooms and a very small gym, provided a place where young persons studied math, played basketball, completed an art project, read their Bibles, and lifted their voices in prayer. It was a place where they made many friends and good memories.

Now, the brand new facility with a full-size gymnasium and state-of-the-art flooring and lighting will provide even greater opportunities while the mission remains the same. Lenawee Adventist School is in the business of preparing young people for Heaven! The new facility shows the high premium the constituency places on their youth.

Garry Sudds, Lake Union Conference associate education superintendent, was present for the dedication and encouraged each student to consider the new school as a place where God resides. A slide program, presented by Gordon Guild, showed the history of Adventist education in the district.

The teachers were affirmed by Jim Campbell, pastor, for being God’s representatives. He offered a prayer of dedication for them and the new facility.

Fred Goliath summed up how each one felt when he said, "We are in the business of saving our young people for eternity, and by the grace of God, we will."

Linda Fuchs, Michigan Conference associate education superintendent