Made for More: Class of 2024 Senior Trip

Academy seniors, Sawyer, Zeke, Jackson, Toni, Justice, Kiah, Tasha, Quinn, Moriah and Luciana, celebrated the completion of their final year at the Academy for GOD with a few special days together at Panama City Beach, FL. Their time was facilitated by chaperones, Stephen Ownby, Skylar Aaseby, Tara Garner and Headmaster Gregg Garner, who rearranged his very tight international ministry schedule to be present for the students.

Although the weather and swim flags didn’t cooperate too much at the start of the trip, the students made the most of their restful moments together with their awesome “go with the flow” attitudes that characterized the entire trip. The class was given their special, ‘Class of 2024’ hoodies designed by Justice and Kiah, which proudly proclaimed their chosen class theme, “Made For More”, from John 14:12 - "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father".

The time was filled with meaningful worship, Bible study, and intentional conversations about their futures. They played beach games, took sunrise beach walks, swam, slept in, performed live karaoke for each other, and indulged coffee shops, seafood, Hibachi, and A LOT of late night snacking.

Special thanks to the Garner family for donating towards the cost of the class’s trip to ensure it was a stress-free, affordable, and memorable adventure for all! Shout out to Mr. Ownby and Mr. Aaseby for their always dependable service in bus driving and facilitating fun and safety! The LORD met us with protection and peace for an unforgettable trip to mark all the love, joy and pride we have for these incredible future world changers! We are beyond honored to send them out to represent the LORD and our school!

• Written by Tara Garner