Indiana—Indianapolis Junior Academy (IJA), a pre-school through 8th grade school for the Greater Indianapolis area, is completing a very successful year. The school serves the families of at least seven local Seventh-day Adventist churches, as well as families from the community who are dedicated to seeing their children receive a quality Christian education.

The parents of IJA students have become very involved in the educational program, making school an enjoyable experience for all. Recently, following the Education Sabbath service at the Glendale church, Saul Alonso, a parent and the owner of the Tuscany Italian Grill, offered the use of his establishment to help raise money for IJA. A portion of the proceeds from the selected IJA night were donated to the school. Invitations were sent out to ensure the restaurant was full. This was a win-win endeavor for everyone—a "fun" evening out for many of the church and school families, and a "fun"d-raising event for our school.

Another important way the parents have banded together to help is with volunteer support. At least three days a week, one of our grandparents, Connie Waters, spends time at the school answering the phone, grading papers, and assisting visitors to the school. Connie's daughter, Karen, also helped by planting flowers around the school, organizing a silent auction fund-raising event, and writing about the great things at the school for publication on our website at www.greatschools.com.

After hearing that we could not find enough drivers to take our students on a field trip, another one of our parents arranged to borrow a bus from a nearby church. The church was so willing to help, they also offered to supply the driver and the gas for the bus. Sharing the dilemma with the vice principal of the public school where she works produced another bus and driver from her church as well. Now IJA has the use of two small buses, complete with drivers and gas for the end-of-the-year field trip.

God has blessed in so many ways. What a joy to partner with Adventist parents, as well as parents from the community, in educating their children for eternity.

Wanda Lee, Indianapolis Junior Academy principal and teacher