Operation Christmas Child

Each fall students at The Fourth School participate in Operation Christmas Child.

The school kicks off its fall missions project in October with a special chapel service that introduces students to Samaritan's Purse and its Operation Christmas Child ministry.  According to Franklin Graham, the founder and president of Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child provides children around the world with gift-filled shoeboxes at Christmas and the opportunity to hear the Gospel through Christan literature and follow-up discipleship programs.

Students learn about the critical role they can play in touching lives--first by preparing shoebox gifts during the month of October, and then by praying for the boys and girls who will receive them.

The shoebox gifts are collected the first week of November and dedicated at a special Fourth Friday Assembly led by Headmaster John Murray.  The Christmas gifts, and the prayers that go with them, are then delivered to over 100 children around the world with the love of Jesus Christ.

Fourth School Run

In the spring our students participate in The Fourth School Run.  Students are asked to obtain sponsors who give a one time amount or a set amount per lap run by the student.  All of the monies raised are donated to The Cornerstone Schools of Washington D.C., our spring mission project.

In 2009, our Pre-K - 6 students ran a total of 4,005 laps. The fourth grade class ran a total of 951 laps and was the class winner for the school.  Overall, the school raised close to $8,000! This money enabled Cornerstone Schools to provide two full scholarships for students to attend their school.  We thank everyone for their participation in this project. To God be the glory!