March 2002
Dear Cambridge Family,
Two of our Cambridge students have been accepted recently as students at the Harrison School of the Arts in Lakeland. Stephanie Short has been accepted as an orchestra student. Stephanie recently won a superior rating for harp at the Federation of Music Clubs competition. Also accepted at Harrison is Cambridge student Daniel Doohan. Daniel will join part time Cambridge student Dellynne Strawbridge in the drama program at Harrison. Our congratulations to both Stephanie and Daniel!
Cambridge student Josiah Armes has been invited to play at a Master Class at the National Convention of the American Guild of Organists. The convention will be in Philadelphia, July 2 thru 6, 2002. Josiah was invited to perform after winning an essay contest sponsored by the American Guild of Organists. Josiah also was one of twelve organists to perform recently at the American Guild of Organists' Bach Bash III. In addition to attending Cambridge classes, Josiah studies organ at Stetson University. Please keep him in your prayers.
Congratulations to Cambridge fine arts instructor, Cannon Kirby and student Karis Medina for being selected to exhibit their work at the Melvin Gallery of Florida Southern College. Cannon is the fine arts instructor at the study center and Karis is one of his first year students.
The photos of Cambridge art students Christie Bell, Jeremy Thrush and Michelle Schaefer are now on display at the Creative Youth 2002 exhibit at the Polk Museum of Art. Their photos were selected from artwork submitted by high school students from eight central Florida counties. Another of Cannon's popular Introduction to Photography classes begins next week. Some space is still available. Call Cannon at the study center (327-3159) for more information.
On Saturday, April 20 Bruce will be leading a film night for University of Florida students in Gainesville. Students will see the film Apocalypse Now. They will discuss the film's worldview following the screening. A time and location will be posted on our website in a few days. It is rumored that a group of students will be driving down from Covenant College to attend. While in Gainesville, Bruce also will be meeting with Dr. Richard Horner, director of the Christian Study Center.
On Thursday, May 2 Cambridge students will attend a performance of the John Steinbeck play Of Mice and Men. Students will meet at the Lake Mirror Center box office in Lakeland at 7:15 p.m. The play features popular Lakeland actor/director Paul Hughes. Paul is the drama instructor at Harrison School of the Arts and is founder of the Pied Piper Players. Students will attend a reception at the study center following the play.
Preview Night for new students and parents is Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Cambridge instructors will discuss their classes and answer questions regarding the ministry of the study center. The study center is located at 541 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland. Parking is on the north side of the building.
Registration deadlines are looming. Returning student registration deadline is this coming Thursday, April 4. The new student registration deadline is Thursday, May 2. Registration forms and scholarship applications can be downloaded from the Cambridge website Click Here.
We have some great financial news! The $10,000 Challenge Grant was met for January/February. Thank you to all who participated. The next $10,000 challenge is for March/April. We are still about $4000 short of that goal. These funds must be raised by April 30 to receive the matching dollars. Checks can be mailed to the study center or donations can be made by credit card from the Donations page of the Cambridge website. You also may use the donations link at the end of this eBridge.
There is more financial news! The study center has received a $10,000 grant from an anonymous donor through the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland. We also have received a $1500 grant for scholarships from Publix Supermarkets Charities. We are thankful for God's blessing through his people in the central Florida community!
While living in this troubled world, the cross, the empty tomb and the promised return of Christ are the believer's assurance of future grace. But these events don't exempt the believer from present responsibilities. Rather, the cross the empty tomb and the return of Christ underline the believer's present responsibility to worship the Creator/God with heart, soul and mind. Bob Dylan said (sang) it like this:
Surrender your crown on this blood-stained ground, take off your mask,
He sees your deeds, He knows your needs even before you ask.
How long can you falsify and deny what is real?
How long can you hate yourself for the weakness you conceal?
Of every earthly plan that be known to man, He is unconcerned,
He's got plans of His own to set up His throne
When He returns.
He sees your deeds, He knows your needs even before you ask.
How long can you falsify and deny what is real?
How long can you hate yourself for the weakness you conceal?
Of every earthly plan that be known to man, He is unconcerned,
He's got plans of His own to set up His throne
When He returns.
We wish you a glorious Easter as we give thanks for a risen and returning Savior!
Bruce and Jane Kirby
Cannon and Leah view Cannon's prints at Melvin Gallery
Karis Medina with her prints exhibited at Melvin Gallery
Eric, Simon and Britney at the Melvin Gallery openingfILM fRIDAYS / Student Screenings
April 5
Pinocchio
Discussion: Eric Fullgraf
April 26
AI, Artificial Intelligence
Discussion: Cannon Kirby
fILM fRIDAYS / Adult Screenings
April 5
O Brother Where Art Thou
Discussion: Dustin Kirby
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Presuppositionalism in Education by William N. Blake
The Paideia of God by Douglas Wilson
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Van Til's Apologetic
by Greg Bahnsen can be purchased from Amazon at:
Living by Fiction
by Annie Dillard can be purchased from Amazon at:
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
Reformed Apologetics
The Watchman Expositor
