The PASSAGE Family Church Christ Centered Education Department is officially up and running. The director of the Education Department is Minister Margaret H. Harris. The Education Department has two main areas of primary responsibility; Christian Education and General and Academic Education.
There are several other ministries that will be lead under the direction of the Christian Education and General and Academic Education, such as:
LaRayne Engram has been appointed Director of General and Academic Education. No appointment has been made for the position of Director of Christian Education.
The Motto for the Education Department is Reach-M, Teach-M, Keep-M, M=Many.
The General & Academic Education Ministry recently began homework assistance hour on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Tutoring will be added to the schedule soon and will occur from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm on the same days. An announcement will be made when tutoring is available. Volunteers and tutors are still needed. Please contact the Administrative Office if you are interested.
Please support us in our effort by contacting LaRayne Engram through the Administrative Office at (352) 336- 8686.This service is open to all grade levels. High School students are encouraged to volunteer so that they can receive community service hours which will look great on their college application. Please sign up after service in the Fellowship Hall or via e-mail @ education@passageministries.org.
The Education Department Ministry meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6p.m. and offers quarterly trainings.
If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact the administrative office at (352-336-8686) or e-mail us at education@passageministries.org.
Gainesville, FL, September 11, 2007: PASSAGE Family Church, under the leadership of Pastor George & Lady Michele Dix, continues to make a phenomenal impact in our community – Reaching people where they are!!!
On September 18, 2007 PASSAGE will launch its Education Enrichment Initiative, which will make available ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) to designated high needs schools in Alachua County Public Schools.
Additionally, PASSAGE is partnering with the school system to supply tutors, mentors and other resources to raise academic achievement. Church leaders will kick off the Education Enrichment Initiative with a special presentation during the School Board meeting, which begins at 6:00 PM at the Kirby Smith Center, 620 East University Avenue.
The Education Enrichment Initiative was developed from a partnership with two neighboring schools, Rawlings Elementary and Metcalfe Elementary. Volunteers and financial assistance had been provided to meet the growing needs of each institution. At the kick off, both schools will be provided with an additional $1000 along with volunteers to address their needs. The commitment to excellence in education at PASSAGE is supported by the congregation of 1400 that provided the funding for the Initiative.
PASSAGE Family Church believes in children and takes seriously its role in their education through encouraging parental involvement, financial support and prayer. “We certainly appreciate the commitment that Pastor and Lady Dix and the congregation at PASSAGE have made to our schools,” said Superintendent Dan Boyd. “They have set a wonderful example for the entire community.”
Pastor Dix says, “Children are a gift from God.”
We're looking for additional Sunday School Teachers! If you feel you have a calling to educate others on the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ and would like to be a part of this growing ministry, please contact the administrative office at (352-336-8686) or e-mail us at education@passageministries.org. We'd love to have you on the team!
| Day | Time | Event |
| Third Tuesday of each month | 6:00 PM | Meeting |
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