Samantha Nelson – Worland, Wyoming … By God’s grace and miraculous provision, SonShine Academy in Worland, Wyoming began a new school year on Tuesday, September 6, reports Samantha Nelson, member of the school’s board.
A few weeks ago, no one in the Worland church knew if school would be held this year due to a medical crisis that head teacher Annette Treat is facing. When the school board held a special session to seek God’s will and determine how to proceed, a plan was put in place—call Malana Barnhill, the PreK/K teacher, to see if she would fill in for Annette.
If the response from Malana was positive, the next step would be to call Jan Warner to see if she would fill in for Malana. If her answer was yes, the next call would be to Heidi Snider to see if she would volunteer to assist as needed. The call chain included Debbie Curran who could oversee and assist with lesson planning and grading. As Samantha Nelson, temporary chairperson, made the calls, she was amazed at how God answered each one in the affirmative.
“Everyone was willing to do whatever it took to cover for Annette to preserve the school and provide a Christian education for the students. Yes, SonShine Academy would be able to have school this year,” Nelson reported.
Starting after the Labor Day holiday with two students in Prek/K (with the possibility of a third one enrolling), and six students in Grades 1-8 (with the possibility of two more joining in a few months), the teachers ask for prayer as they do their best to cover for Annette during recovery from her horrific medical ordeal.
“Lord willing, Annette will be able to return in a few months. But now, thank you for your prayers and financial support. SonShine Academy is truly blessed!,” Samantha Nelson added.
–Reported by Samantha Nelson, interim chairperson of SonShine Academy in Worland, Wyoming. Photo by Rajmund Dabrowski (2021-2022 school year).
