January 2006 Leaders e-Newsletter

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The Best Preparation for a Fruitful Year … Sinking Deep Roots
By Barb Vogelgesang

I've heard so many friends say they were happy to see the old year go and looking forward to a fresh start. This past year was a very hard for many people and didn't bear the fruit that was expected.

I live in a farm community, and the harvest is a main topic of conversation. I am not a farmer, so when the conversation is swirling around about how to get the most fruitful year, I'm all ears. I've learned that no matter what happens, drought or heavy rains, it's important that the crop have deep roots. Deep roots enable the plants to find moisture when there is no rain and all else is parched. Deep roots keep the plants stable when flooding comes and threatens to wash everything away.

The Bible talks about having deep roots in Jeremiah 17:7-8. "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes, its leaves always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."

In this New Year I want to be like that tree. Can you imagine the peaceful scene? A tall, stately tree with a cool mountain stream beside it. Birds nesting in its branches, safe from the storms of life. Lots of living goes on in the midst of those branches. I'm sure the tree has seen years of heat, drought, and violent storms, but it stands as a testimony to its deep roots. Roots that are reaching into the stream that continue to give it life. I want to be that tree, deeply rooted and free from worries or fear.

I look at my new calendar and I see a year full of possibilities. I also know that each year brings its own set of trials and challenges. As I prepare for this New Year and all it holds, I commit to sinking my roots deep into God's Word and seeking out His presence.

Spending time each day looking for God and with Him draws us closer to Him. Being closer to Him will increase our joy, peace, compassion, and contentment. It will also help us sense and experience His presence and power in our lives. I have faced God in big things, like the force of the tornado ripping our trees to shreds. I have experienced God while looking at a hawk flying above my house or gazing on the mountains. I have felt God through beautiful hymns and really rocking praise songs. I have seen God in the faces of my newborn babies. God is everywhere if we just decide to look for Him. We can feel His power and strength holding us up when we are too tired to do it ourselves. It may come in the form of a kind word of a stranger, a phone call from a friend, a sticky kiss, or a muddy hug. It may be a comforting hug from your husband. Sometimes for me it's Him providing a parking space in front of the market. He knows all our needs. Even the need to not carry two babies across a rainy parking lot.

Find ways you can experience God in the midst of homeschooling. I remember being at a convention where I was encouraged to feather my nest close to God. I play loud praise music when I clean the house; I keep Scripture verses in places I spend much time ... by the sink, in the laundry room, on a small card taped to my mirror. I even know one lady who writes Scripture on her shower wall with those soap crayons. It seems the shower is the only place she is ever truly alone, so it has become her prayer closet. In the car I listen to Christian radio, sermons, or the Bible on tape. I pray for each of my family members when I straighten their rooms or fold their laundry. Since I'm on my knees when I clean the bathroom, why not worship God? I really don't need to think when I scrub the toilet, and I'd much rather focus on higher things. I look for things that I can decorate with that will remind me of Bible teachings. For example, I planted a rose of Sharon bush in my back yard. I have a ceramic vial with perfume to remind me of the woman who broke her costly perfume, valued at a year's salary, to anoint the Lord she worshipped. A friend of mine has a beautiful centerpiece on her mantel that is made from a crown of thorns to remind her of how Jesus suffered just for her. Sometimes I journal and write out my prayers. In some seasons I have created quiet time baskets. I put baskets with a devotional, a Bible, a pretty journal, and a pen in places where I would often sit, such as the rocking chair where I nursed my babies.

You can sink your roots deep and experience God's power, peace, wisdom, and love every moment of your life. How? Look for God. He is everywhere in everything. See God when you are doing the laundry or driving the car pool or preparing lesson plans. Meet Him daily and when the challenges come, whether it's teaching algebra, nursing little ones with stomach flu, or a job loss, and you will never fail to bear fruit.

I'm mom to four creative kids, ages 13 to 3 and happily married to my dear husband for 18 years. We were called to homeschool years ago and have been blessed by this lifestyle. I love writing and speaking to families about ways to grow closer to each other and to our Lord. Contact me at joyousheart@enter.net or visit my blogs: www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/joyousheart and www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/Pennsylvania

Getting Help When You Need It
By Carol Topp, CPA

Start out this year in a positive way by deciding that you can't do it all! Even a strong leader like Moses could not handle the burden of leadership alone. God directed Moses to

"Bring me seventy of Israel's elders who are known to you as leaders and officials among the people…. They will help you carry the burden of the people so that you will not have to carry it alone." (Numbers 11:16)

You should do the same and establish a Board of Helpers, sometimes called by its more formal name, Board of Directors. This doesn't have to be formal. Simply, choose people of integrity with gifts of organization and discernment. Look for people who show an interest and commitment to you group. If they have experience in serving on a charitable or church board it would be extremely helpful. Approach them personally, emphasize their strengths and contributions to your organization, and ask if they would be willing to help in a leadership role.

Keep tasks well defined and limited. Some people are reluctant to volunteer for leadership because they fear there is no getting out later! If you define their role specifically and limit the term to one year, they may commit freely. Our co-op found it difficult for the Director to make morning announcements because she had so many responsibilities at the start of co-op mornings. Our board looked around and noticed that one particular woman was always there on time (or early), had a strong voice, and was already organizing field trips. We asked her to take over the job of doing morning announcements for the next semester. We complimented her organizational skills and promptness! She agreed, and our Director had a huge weight lifted!

Carol Topp, CPA, is a homeschooling mother of two daughters. She serves as treasurer for her homeschool co-op. She enjoys sharing her accounting skills and experience with nonprofit organizations, especially homeschooling organizations. She and her family live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How I Started a Homeschool Resource Center in My Church
By Teri Ann Berg Olsen

In January of 2003, I rearranged the church library at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in New River, Arizona, to make room for a homeschool section. This idea had come to me back in October around the time of Make a Difference Day. Inspired to do some community service - and simultaneously pondering the cluttered condition of our school room at home because we had run out of shelf space - I thought to combine my library education with my passion for homeschooling and make use of my extra books, while also providing an outreach opportunity for the church. The pastor and his wife homeschool their own children, and they thought it was a good idea.

Before long, everything came together to take my library plan one step further. The lady who was coordinating the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for our homeschool group was wishing she had a nearby location to do the standardized testing. She needed a building with several different rooms, which we have at our church. A few days later, a friend of mine from another homeschool group mentioned that she was having trouble finding a place to hold her workshops. (Since we're out in a rural desert area, there aren't many buildings with meeting rooms. We didn't even have a local public library.) My friend also knew a couple of people who were interested in teaching classes for homeschoolers. Consequently, we decided to set up a homeschool resource center.

I started the homeschool library with about 200 of my own books. As word spread through the local support groups that we were creating a homeschool lending library, more homeschoolers brought in materials for the collection. Families with recent homeschool graduates were happy to donate their entire old curriculum. We received educational games, magazines, audiotapes, videos, and software as well. I cataloged all of the items using a database called Readerware. The software also keeps track of loans and due dates, although I haven't been assigning due dates. I simply ask people to bring the items back as soon as they're done with them, and they can keep curriculum for up to a year. (If someone requests an item that has been checked out for a long time, I will contact the current borrower just to see if they have finished using it yet.)

Several different companies generously donated books and educational resources to our library. In appreciation, I placed their logo and link on the resource center website, listing them as sponsors. We also have an assortment of catalogs from various curriculum publishers and distributors. Making the catalogs available helps people who are looking for certain items or who want to compare different curriculums. We have past issues of homeschool magazines on display, and I distribute new copies of The Old Schoolhouse and Homeschooling Parent magazines. In addition, since a homeschool resource center qualifies as an educational organization for the purpose of Campbell's Labels for Education and General Mills Boxtops for Education, we are collecting and saving those labels and boxtops to put toward getting a microscope or other science equipment.

As independent home educators, we have the freedom to choose the instructors who will best meet our needs. They may be homeschool moms, hired teachers, or people from the community who are professionals in their field. Parents who teach classes usually have experience in the subject matter. Since the students are getting their primary education at home, we concentrate on enrichment classes rather than core curriculum. Various homeschool courses that we have offered include Art, Music, Drama, Creative Writing, Geography, Sign Language, and High Tech Kids. Other activities have included the Pizza Hut Book-It reading incentive program, standardized testing, Gettysburg dramatization by Bob Farewell, book sale, fire safety presentations, and first aid course. The local homeschool honor society and a support group also hold their meetings there.

The resource center and library are open about once or twice per week, whenever homeschool classes or activities are taking place. While we favor instructors, resources, and courses that have a Christian worldview, the resource center is open to all homeschoolers in the area no matter what church or support group they belong to. We have had classes for all ages from preschool to high school and even for moms. Certain classes by necessity are loosely divided into age groups. For the sake of convenience, we try to set up the classes so that they run back-to-back all on one day. Some children attend only one class, and other families have children in several different classes. Although a few parents drop their kids off and pick them up later, others stay to observe the classes or browse through the library books, and many moms like to sit and chat. We have a fenced-in playground and playroom with educational toys for the toddlers and preschoolers. Older children who aren't in a particular class like to get together and play ball, chess, or other games.

In the spirit of a co-op, the resource center enables homeschooled children to enjoy a group experience, providing interaction with other teachers and homeschooled kids. Unlike a traditional co-op, parents don't take turns doing the teaching but instead hire someone else to provide the instruction. Often when a mom would like her children to study a certain subject, she suggests that we have a class. She may even seek out an instructor whom we then contact and make arrangements with, and then we spread the word to everyone. The parents pay the instructors directly, and my position is purely voluntary. However, we do charge a nominal fee of $5 per family per year for the privilege of checking out books (to cover the cost of supplies, book repairs, etc.), and we request an additional dollar per student per class, which we give to the church for the use of their facility. I must say, the church has been very flexible and accommodating! Being firmly committed to parent-led education, and to keep in touch with families' interests, I also created a survey on which parents can indicate what classes and activities they would like to see. I then use this "wish list" to help determine needs and plan future course offerings.

The homeschool resource center is more than a co-op, and it isn't a support group or school either. It's like a community center where families can obtain information and resources, borrow books and teaching materials, take classes, attend meetings, and participate in activities. One mom mentioned to me several times how much her son enjoyed going to his weekly class. Another mom stated that her daughter was moaning about missing her classmates during the summer. I know that my three boys - ages 5, 10, and 15 - all look forward to spending an action-packed day of fun and learning with their friends. Even church members who do not homeschool can find biblically-based family resources in the library's homeschool section, some of which may be used in Sunday school. For these reasons, the resource center has become a
vital part of our community.

Teri Ann Berg Olsen is a home educator, librarian, and author of Learning for Life: Educational Words of Wisdom. An AFHE member since 1995, she and her husband have always homeschooled their children. In addition to serving as resource coordinator for the Knowledge House Learning Resource Center, Teri is the leader of Desert Hills Christian Homeschoolers and Arizona State Coordinator for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. She is currently researching the history of home education in Arizona for her next book. Visit her blog: www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/Arizona

Pros and Cons of 501c3 status
By Carol Topp, CPA

Perhaps you've seen a favorite charity boast that they are 'a 501c3 tax exempt charity.' Have you ever wondered what that means and what the benefits are? 501c3 is a portion of the IRS tax code that allows Americans to take a tax deduction for donations to certain charitable organization. Many homeschool organizations are 501c3 organizations, so donations to them are tax deductible.Here's a short summary of the advantages and disadvantages of being a 501c3 organization:Advantages of 501c3 Status

The greatest benefit of 501c3 status is not for the homeschool organization but for its donors. Any contributions of cash or property to an IRS "qualified charity" are tax deductible. This is a significant benefit, and many organizations pursue the paperwork of 501c3 status simply to receive more donations. If your homeschool group is not receiving donations because you are funded largely by member fees, you probably don't need to pursue the 501c3 status. If instead you have individuals or businesses who wish to make donations, but won't unless they are tax deductible, you'll need the IRS's coveted "qualified charity" status. In addition, if you are seeking government or charitable foundation grants, you will probably need 501c3 status.

There are other benefits of 501c3 status also. These include special discounts on postage, rent, equipment purchases, and advertising. Some retailers offer their fundraising programs only to 501c3 organizations. Also, some states offer benefits to nonprofits such as sales tax exemptions on purchases and property tax exemptions. Check with your state's Attorney General's office to see what perks come with 501c3 status.

One intangible benefit of the 501c3 tax exempt status is the legitimacy and validation that an organization is serious about its mission. 501c3 status implies that the organization expects to be around a while and went the extra mile to be accountable.

Disadvantages of 501c3 status

Becoming a formally recognized not-for-profit organization (known as 501c3 status or "tax exempt status" to the IRS) involves a lot of government paperwork. When the IRS grants a "qualified charity" status to nonprofit organizations, it is basically seeking to discover if the charity is legitimate. They check for things such as a Board of Directors, by-laws, and a charitable focus in the mission statement. The IRS also analyzes the finances to seek assurance that the group does not seek personal gain for the founders. The IRS uses a 12-page application called Form 1023 and requires a $150-500 application fee, based on the size of the organization, just to apply. It is frequently suggested that organizations get legal and accounting assistance in preparing the Form 1023 application. Also required is annual reporting to the IRS on the organization's finances and activities.

The IRS limits the lobbying efforts of 501c3 organizations so that charitable donations do not go to politicians or their parties. Homeschool organizations would be prohibited from lobbying for any political candidates if they become 501c3 tax exempt organizations.

The IRS has two helpful booklets: "Applying for the 501c3 Tax-exempt Status" (Publication 4220) and "Compliance for 501c3 Tax-exempt Organizations" (Publication 4221), available on the IRS website at www.irs.com or by telephoning 800-829-3676..

A Solid Foundation in a Shaky World
By Kim Wolf

Deuteronomy 6:6-7: "These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

Ah, yes. The "homeschool verse." Nearly every homeschooler has heard, quoted, or written this verse. Walk into most homeschool homes and you are likely to find it somewhere … anywhere from a cross-stitch or a plaque on the wall to a bookmark in a well-worn Bible.

But why is this verse so special to homeschool families? Because it reminds parents that God has specifically given us the responsibility of impressing His teachings and His commands upon the hearts of our children - HIS children. He has not given this responsibility to a stranger in a building down the street or even to their Sunday school teacher or our pastors.

There's something special, something lovely and spiritual, about the bond between parents and their children. God has instilled this relationship of love between us because He expects parents and children to spend huge chunks of the day with each other. This was the way it was from the beginning. What better way to spend the day than with those you love? Who better to learn from than someone who loves you like no other and wants the very best for you?

As the number of homeschoolers grows, it is more and more apparent that parents are coming to this realization as well. Jesus said, "A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher" (Luke 6:40). Mike Farris of HSLDA put it this way: "Your children will become the disciples of the person with whom they spend the majority of their time and from whom they receive instruction. If they spend the majority of their time with their peers, they will become disciples of their peers. We call it peer pressure. Should we be surprised when a substantial number of children from solid, believing, Christian homes reject their parents' faith and embrace the life styles and philosophy of the people by whom they have been discipled?"

I see this happening so often. The justification I hear for Christians sending their children off to a public school is that they want their children to be witnesses for Christ. Fine. So do I. But I can find no place in Scripture when God tells someone to send their children out to evangelize. That task is left to mature Christians.

Yes, I know about Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. But they were captives in a foreign land. They had no choice. BUT … by God's grace they had come from a godly home and obviously had been "homeschooled" in the Scriptures before their captivity. They were forced by that foreign government to learn the ways of that culture, but their childhood training gave them the godly foundation to stand upon as young men. Because of their faithfulness to God, God was faithful to them and caused the hearts of many to be turned to Himself … including the heart of the king!

Oh that our children will stand strong for the Lord when they are making their own way in our fallen world because we were faithful to His call.

Kim Wolf loves living in a small Ohio town with her husband of 21 years and their two teen daughters. They have homeschooled since 1993 and are very active in the music ministry of their church, particularly in the praise team and the audio/video team. She is a Miami County homeschool coordinator and loves getting new homeschool families started on their journey. Kim is also a speaker and freelance writer, and she is a contributing writer, product reviewer, and Ohio Coordinator for TOS. Visit her blog: www.HomeschoolBlogger.com/Buckeyeblog.

We Need Your Help!
By Kris Price, HSN Manager

Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am Kris Price and the new manager of Homeschool Nation (HSN). If you don't know what this is, you can read more about it on the TOS website at www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com/hsn/index.php. The basic purpose of HSN is to provide information about support groups in each state. I attended a meeting with Paul and Gena Suarez and other TOS staff this past weekend, and building HSN is one of their top priorities for 2006. We need your help! Check your state page on TOS to see if your support group is listed. If not, please enter the contact information here: www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com/hsn/info-submit.php. Currently, we are in need of coordinators in a lot of states (see list below), and we also want to have multiple coordinators for each state. My goal for the next 4-6 weeks is to find at least one coordinator for each and EVERY state. If you don't want to be a coordinator but know someone who might like this position, please have them contact me. If you are the coordinator for a state that is listed below, please email me at kprice@TheHomeschoolMagazine.com so that I can send you an email detailing our plans for 2006.

Coordinators are DEFINITELY needed in the following states:
Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, Washington, DC

These states currently have coordinators, but I've not been able to get in touch with them: Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia

Even if your state is not listed above, we still want several coordinators per state! To ask me questions about what this position entails, learn more about Homeschool Nation, or apply for a State Coordinator position, please email Kris Price at kprice@TheHomeschoolMagazine.com.

Thanks!
Kris Price
Manager, Homeschool Nation
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After you read this new e-Book, please send along your testimony of how you enjoyed this so that we can feature it in an upcoming edition of the TOS Leaders e-Newsletter.

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