Power of a Personal Savior (P.O.P.S)

Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage the nurturing of holiness in our children and their families by promoting Christian activities and projects in a loving and caring manner.

Goal Statement: Through these activities our hope is to increase the desire for godliness in the lives of these children and their families which will allow them to better embrace their Christian education as it prepares them for life now and in eternity.

What else does P.O.P.S. stand for?

Power of Parental Supervision

1. To do the work to train up the child in the way he should go so when he is old, he will not depart from it.

2. To act as the role model portraying the Chist like characteristics they want them to attain.

3. To maintain the God given duty of being the authority in the home.

Power of Practical Servitude

1. To nurture and encourage the students in the Christian principals of putting Jesus first, others second, and themselves last.

2. To be an example of the same.

Power of Pupil Showmanship

1. Showing obedience to the authority of the teachers in the classroom and respect for all school rules.

2. In utilizing the fruits of the Spirit when interacting with other students.

3. In setting a godly example for guests and non-believers so that they may be won by our conduct.

Power of Performing Scripture

1. Not only to read and know the Word of God, but to act and react in it so all we do is pleasing to God.

Power of Perfect Submission

1. In acknowledging God in all we do so that He will guide our steps.

Power of Prayer Support

1. To pray genuinely from the heart for the needs of our family, for the Spiritual strength and guidance of the school, for the working of the Holy Spirit in the church and lives of all involved at St. Paul.

P.O.P.S. has provided for many projects in and around school including:

Lutheran Education Week

   Providing funds for Bowling and Movies

Concordia Invitational Volleyball Tournament

   Providing funds for hotel costs and a pizza party

Eighth Grade Development

   Providing funds for the Eighth Grade class trip

Birthday Treats

   P.O.P.S. provides treats for students on their birthdays

   Provides rememberances for Baptism Birthdays

Community Projects

   Organizing Care-Share and Adopt-a-Family