Students at St. George’s Seventh-day Adventist Primary School in Grenada were eager to participate in “Bible Day” to share their knowledge of the Bible through various art forms such as poetry, song, drama, and the spoken word. [Photo: Grenada Conference]
June 27, 2024 | St. Georges, Grenada | CARU Staff and Inter-American Division News Staff
Students and teachers at St. George’s Seventh-day Adventist Primary School in Grenada recently suspended their classwork to spend a day engaged in studying the bible in various art forms. The special day, coined as Bible Day, saw teachers and their pupils taking part in a Bible-themed program aimed at affirming the teachings and promises in the bible through poetry, song, drama and spoken-word activities.
The event, held May 13, 2024, was coordinated by the school’s spiritual committee, and saw dozens of students participating in and performing presentations about the biblical story of Numbers, Chapter 16, when Korah, Abiram and Dathan conspired to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Students were instructed days before on how to study the bible and prepare for the special day.
Nathaniel Cheddick preaches during the Bible Day program on May 13, 2024. [Photo: Grenada Conference]
The experience was very significant and inspiring, said School Principal Theresa Baptiste. “We brought the young people together for the study of the Bible and there was a spirit of enthusiasm and togetherness which brought a spiritual environment that was felt throughout the school,” she said.
Bible Day was the first of its kind held at the school.
Student Jasmine Hagley shared her appreciation for the program during an interview with the local news station. [Photo: Grenada Conference]
Youth Ministries Director of the Grenada Conference Pastor Jamie Gordon said “it was exciting to see the enthusiasm with which the children were able to perform their tasks and the in-depth knowledge of the children. “I believe that it is a joint effort of the parents, teachers and the willingness of the students to learn and grasp such things,” he said.
The initiative revived the interest of the parents and supporters of the school who attended the special day.
Franchesta Noel, president of the Parent-Teacher Association at St. George’s Seventh-day Adventist School, was happy to affirm that once the children experience and study the bible, amazing things happen with them and their school. [Photo: Grenada Conference]
Bible Day was carried as a news item on one of the local news channels, and drew attention on social media, said school officials.
“Our objective was clear: to motivate students in experiencing the bible and show how important it is to face the daily challenges of life,” said Clara Bhola, education director of the Grenada Conference.
St. George’s Seventh-day Adventist Primary School was established in 1973 and is one of five Adventist Schools in Grenada. Mrs. Bhola said the impact of the Bible Day was so inspiring that educators are thinking of engaging the other four schools in a similar event during the school year.