Students 'Set A Fire' at LCA

"You bring the fire, I'll provide the sacrifice."  This is the motto of the new student-led Bible study, Set a Fire, led by ninth-grader Leanna Harbottle and eleventh-grader Ruth Torres.  According to Harbottle, the group's motto means, "God's providing this Bible study or 'fire' for us. We provide the sacrifice by giving God the glory we're called to give Him." She added that this should send a message that "God will help you if you let Him."

“The purpose of Set a Fire is to glorify God,” Harbottle said. She feels that students should take advantage of the opportunity to grow closer in their relationship with God.

 “The Bible study can help open their eyes to truth in spiritual matters,” she added.  Harbottle said she hopes the study will open everyone's eyes to what God wants. "It's gone well so far, so I believe it will only excel from here," she remarked. "It also shows us who's serious about the study with who shows up and who says they will." Set a Fire is held in the elementary cafeteria on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 7:40 to 8:10. Students in grades 6-12 may attend and should bring paper, a writing utensil, and -- of course -- a Bible.

By Mia Hales, freshman staff reporter

The Sounds of Liberty

The Sounds of Liberty choral group

On Feb. 23-25, Liberty Christian Academy's choir, The Sounds of Liberty, participated in the Association of Christian Schools International regional music competition at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia.

The choir consists of students Ben Herndon, Cierra Hart, Ashley Wilson, Haley Brown, Emily Williams, Emily Hart, Sam Yurchak, Bryant Colon, Jaime Vela, Ruth Torres, Callie Medlin, Ethan Evans, and Trevor Sawyer. These students are all in grades 7-12. Mrs. Christina Iding and Mrs. Kristi McNeill co-direct the choir.

The Sounds of Liberty performed "Were You There?" and "Shut De Do'."  Iding said the judges especially like the choir's rendition of "Shut De Do'," which earned the group a superior rating. 

A precious time of worship around the bonfire

Judges evaluated the nine participating choirs on their accuracy, technique, tone, balance, interpretation, and overall effect.

Iding also stated that the whole group had an "amazing" time on the trip. Eighth-grader Ashley Wilson said the highlight of the trip was a bonfire where the group roasted marshmallows, Sour Patch Kids candies, and jelly beans over the fire.


by Samantha Hendrix, freshman staff writer

Baseball Team Swings Into Action This Weekend

Liberty Christian Academy’s baseball team is back and ready to show what they are made of. The team’s first game is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 10, at Northwood Temple Christian School in Fayetteville. 

Under the direction of coaches Gerald Oldham and David Iding, LCA will field both a varsity and a middle school squad this year.

Oldham said the boys are stronger and better prepared this year as the season begins. He says the addition of the middle school team will strengthen the overall program and provide additional experience for the players as they grow older.

Andrew Bolton fields a ground ball

“The younger players need more focus,” said Iding. 

“The middle school program is a great experience for the younger ones and gives them experience before jumping into varsity.”

Both coaches are looking forward to a great season. “I’m very excited to see what we have,” Iding said.

by Stephanie Hall

Freshman Staff Writer