Dennis Shelton, Bonners Ferry School principal, and his wife Pam were surprised and honored at a church dinner in the Ben Shelton Memorial Gymnasium on March 31.
The Sheltons have spent eight years in dedicated service at the Bonners Ferry Church, teaching first in the church basement and then helping to raise the funds to build a beautiful new school. Their vision and faith in God have influenced many to follow Jesus.
"It took a real community effort to pull it off and keep it a secret," says Victoria Rogers, parent and planner of the event. The schoolchildren met at her house to practice their songs and verses. Church members were contacted by telephone about the dinner.
The Sheltons expressed their delight, saying, "We are overwhelmed with the love, appreciation and support."
As a church, it is our hope that God will continue to be exalted in our community and that the children will come to know Him better through the church's commitment to ongoing Christian education.
Dave McIntosh adjusts the Indian headress he handmade for "Chief Principal" Dennis Shelton at the teacher appreciation dinner in the Ben Shelton Memorial Gymnasium March 31.
A surprised couple, Dennis and Pam Shelton, were honored for their eight years of service at the Bonners Ferry Church School March 31. Dave McIntosh created an authentic Indian headress for the occasion.
School students, from kindergarten to 8th grade, perform for their teachers, coached by Becca Harlan, kindergarten teacher.
Dennis Shelton, Bonners Ferry principal, wears the Indian headress at the church dinner in honor of the teachers. In response to the occasion, the "chief" was "speechless."
