The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you (Numbers 6:25).
Rising out of the desert and towering over an Indian village is a high mountain. Only the very strong can climb it, so all the boys of the village were eager to try.
One day, the chief said, ‘Now, boys, today you may try to climb the mountain. Each of you must go as far as you can. When you are too tired to go on, come back. But I want each of you to bring me a twig from the place where you turned back.
Very soon, a boy came puffing back with a piece of cactus. The chief smiled. ‘My boy, you did not even reach the foot of the mountain. Cactus is a desert flower.’
Later, a second boy returned with a twig of sagebrush. ‘Well, at least you reached the foot of the mountain.’
The next boy came back with a cottonwood twig. ‘Good! You climbed as far as the springs.’
Another boy came back with some buckthorn. ‘You were really climbing. You got up to the first slide rock.’
An hour afterwards, one boy came back with a branch of pine. To him, the chief said, ‘Good! You made three-quarters of the climb.’
The sun was low in the sky when the last boy returned. His hands were empty, but his face was shining. He said, ‘Father, there were no trees where I was. I saw no twigs, but I saw a shining sea.’
Now the old chief’s face glowed too. ‘I knew it! When I looked at your face, I knew it. You have been to the top. You needed no twig to tell me. It is written in your eyes. You alone, my boy, have seen the glory and the peace of the mountain.’
(Story by Catherine Marshall)
The same thing happens to you and me when we have been with our Father in heaven, talked to him in prayer and felt his presence in our hearts. It shows on our faces. It shines in our eyes. Keep climbing! We show God’s shining face when we know him – this is his blessing to us. Devotion by Anne Hansen
Prayer Points • We pray for the Year 6 students and ask that God may guide them and give them strength as they transition to secondary school. • We give thanks for the wonderful year of learning and loving that the Lord has provided. • We pray for the Truong, Van Uk, Van Hmun, Wibowo, Zawro and Sawthyng families.
Micah Award Arielle for showing service and compassion to others.
Micah Award Jeremiah for showing service to his peers.
As we come to the close of 2025, the staff of Sunshine Christian School would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our parents and the wider school community. Your incredible support and partnership throughout this year have strengthened our connections and enriched the learning experiences of our students. Your care and encouragement have empowered our staff to give their very best, and for that, we are truly thankful.
To the families who are moving on from our school, we send you with our prayers and blessings as you embark on new journeys. You will always remain a cherished part of our SCS story.
Looking ahead, we are excited for all that 2026 will bring. Our new school year will begin with Opening Worship at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and our Prep students will commence on Monday, February 2, 2026. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another year of growth, learning, and community.
May this Christmas season be filled with peace, joy, and abundant blessings for you and your loved ones. Have a safe and restful holiday, and we eagerly anticipate reuniting with you in the New Year.
Healthcare and Concession Cards.
When your concession card is renewed, please provide the office with a copy so we can continue applying the discount to your school fees. If your card is renewed during the Christmas Holidays, please provide a copy on the first day of school 2026.
PREP 2027
If you have a child who will be eligible for Prep in 2027,please collect an enrolment form from the front office.
