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Jesus and Education in The Urantia Book
The Urantia Book presents a unique and profound view of Jesus’ attitude toward education. Far from being indifferent to learning, Jesus is portrayed as a strong believer in the value of study, training, and lifelong growth. His understanding of education went well beyond the accumulation of facts; for him, true education was a pathway to intellectual maturity, moral integrity, and spiritual enlightenment.
The Value of Study and Learning
From an early age, Jesus showed a remarkable dedication to study. The Urantia Book describes him as spending countless evenings in the synagogue library, reading the Scriptures and carefully organizing knowledge for later use. His approach was systematic he accumulated information in childhood, classified it during youth, and then drew on it with wisdom in his adult teaching. He also encouraged his family members and apostles to set aside time for study, knowing that serious learning was essential preparation for effective living and ministry.
Education as Character Growth
For Jesus, education was not merely intellectual. It was about the transformation of personality and the growth of character. He emphasized fairness, justice, and service in the upbringing of his siblings, preferring positive exhortation over negative prohibition. His belief was that knowledge must lead to wisdom, and wisdom must inspire higher living. In this sense, education was both moral training and spiritual preparation.
Practical Training and Experience
Jesus’ educational philosophy was highly practical. When training his apostles, he used a hands-on method: sending them out two by two to preach, then reviewing their experiences with them. This apprenticeship-style learning allowed them to grow through experience, not just through listening. He demonstrated that education must be lived, not merely studied.
Selective and Spiritual Learning
The Urantia Book also highlights Jesus’ emphasis on choosing the best spiritual nourishment from the Scriptures. He guided his followers to focus on what was eternally true and divinely beautiful rather than getting lost in rigid debates or ritualistic interpretations. For him, the highest form of education was the feeding of the soul with uplifting truth.
Respect for Individual Growth
Perhaps most importantly, Jesus respected the freedom of the learner. He never forced belief or imposed truth through fear. Instead, he used parables, questions, and real-life examples to draw people into self-discovery. He believed faith must be chosen freely and education must respect personal dignity. In this way, he created a model of teaching that nurtured individuality while inspiring collective growth.
Conclusion
In The Urantia Book, Jesus stands out as a great advocate of education. But his idea of education was far richer than formal schooling. For him, it was a lifelong journey of the mind, heart, and spirit—a process of knowing God, embracing truth, and serving others. His teachings remind us that true education is not just about what we know, but about who we become.

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Dear SFN Community, Supporting Team, Donors, Subscribers, and Friends of FER Integrated Orphanage Community School,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to update you on the current situation at our school in Uganda. Unfortunately, we are facing a critical situation that demands our urgent attention and support.

Our school, which is home to 600 vulnerable children, is struggling to provide basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare. The situation has become dire, and we are in desperate need of financial assistance to sustain our operations.

Recently, I had a meeting with the relatives of our children to discuss the matters at hand. Unfortunately, it was a somber gathering, filled with stories of tragedy and hardship. Many of our children have been orphaned due to HIV/AIDS, poverty, and conflict. Their relatives, who are already struggling to make ends meet, are unable to provide the necessary support.

This is where we need your help. We are appealing to your generosity and kindness to consider providing financial assistance to our school. Your support will go directly towards providing food, shelter, healthcare, and education to our children.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in the lives of our children. We are grateful for your consideration and support.

Please join us in this noble endeavor to provide hope and a brighter future for our children.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Best regards,

Andrew Cohen Gumpi
Director, FER Integrated Orphanage Community School

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND
A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2025 TO ALL!
ON BEHALF OF THE LEADERSHIP OF FER ASCENDERS' FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY KALIRO UGANDA AND FER INTEGRATED COMMUNITY ORPHANAGE SCHOOL, I EXTEND WARMEST WISHES TO MY DEAR FRIENDS, FAMILY, ASSOCIATES, RELATIVES, AND TO ALL MINISTERS IN THEIR DISTINGUISHED CAPACITIES, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. I ALSO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS ENDURED AND MANAGED TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF OUR SCHOOL AND MINISTRY. REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Exploring Career Choices: An Academic Research Trip for Orphaned Students

Introduction:
The FER Integrated Orphanage School Program recently organized an academic research trip for older children who have reached secondary school level. The theme of the trip was "Choosing a Career," aimed at helping students shape their career choices. The trip took students to nearby markets, business centers, schools, factories, and agriculture farms, including Kaliro Open Market, Kaliro Bakery, Nesta Fuel Station, and NANA Farm Kaliro.

Challenges:
Despite the excitement and enthusiasm, the trip was not without challenges. Students had to walk long distances due to lack of transportation, which was exhausting. Additionally, the children spent the entire day without food, which affected their energy levels. Inclement weather and shortage of funds to support the trip further complicated the situation.

Objectives:
The research trip aimed to expose students to various career options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future. By visiting different markets, business centers, schools, factories, and agriculture farms, students gained hands-on experience and insight into various professions.

Conclusion:
The academic research trip was a valuable experience for the students, despite the challenges faced. However, the school is currently facing difficulties in raising funds to renew the rent contract for the school premises. We appeal to our sponsors and well-wishers to assist us with an equivalent of $300 to add up t
to support the school's operations by renewing of the ren contract. It was initially $500 but have raised $200 And now need $300
Please feel free to support us , we need your help!

Hello everyone; I hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on the progress of our school project. We recently had a school management committee meeting to discuss the fate of the project, as our rent contract is expiring in July 2024. We resolved to renew our rent contract until 2025, but we need to raise approximately $500 to do so, unfortunately we are not in a proper financial position.

Additionally, we plan to establish temporary structures on our land to secure our establishment and settlement.
We also invite all our students who have reached the secondary school level to explore the business community and gain valuable life skills and career guidance. Learners were grouped into 10 groups of 5 according to their interests of business: others were taken to a bakery company, cosmetics shop, whole sale shop, banana selling business, chapati business among, garments selling business among others.
I am thrilled to inform you that with the help of sister Monica; we have successfully established a bricks making project earning about $90 per quarter and food farming projects at the school.

These projects have not only generated income but also provided food for the orphanage, supporting our school project.
We recently established a 10,000euculyptus trees forest aimed at establishing a sustainable source of income to the school, FER Ascenders Fellowship Community Kaliro Uganda and Orphanage in the near future.
Thanks to you and sister Monica for these initiatives, we are now able to:
- Generate income to support the school's operations
- Provide food for the children and staff
- Pay workers' wages
We are grateful for your support and encouragement, which has helped us achieve this milestone.
Your contributions have made a significant impact on the lives of our children, and we are forever grateful.
I request you to give a hand with the little you can afford to. We are in a desperate spot!
We look forward to sharing more updates with you soon.
Peace and blessings,