Sledding Reward Activity!

Hello Parents,

This is a reminder that tomorrow is the sledding reward activity for K-6th graders! 7th-12th grade will have their activity on Friday. All students K-12 who ride the bus should bring their sleds to church tonight, and it is encouraged to write their names on the sleds with permanent marker so that there is no confusion. They can be stored neatly in the back of the teen room. Please ensure that all sleds return home Thursday or Friday, as we do not want any left here for the Sunday services.

Students will be required to dress warmly (dress in layers, winter coats, hats, gloves, etc.) in order to go out. If any girls would like to wear snow pants, they must wear culottes or a long, loose skirt that meets SECA dress code over the top of it. They will be allowed to dress down all day, and they must bring a change of clothes in case they get wet. 

If you have any questions, please let me know.

In Christ,

Pastor Rickner

Where Character Matters!

1850 Rt. 250 / Penfield, NY 14526 / 585.388.0850 / Pastor Kevin Rickner

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

February 9, 2026

Dear Parents,

We are planning a reward activity for good character - sledding! Any students who had fewer than 5 character essays last semester (1st and 2nd quarter combined) will be eligible. 

The plan is to have the juniors go outside at the church in the morning on Thursday 2/12, and for the seniors to go to Harris Whalen Park in the morning on Friday 2/13. Classes will resume for the day after both activities. 

The students will be allowed to bring their sleds to church Wednesday night. Parents, please ensure that all sleds are brought home before Sunday services. 

Students will be required to dress warmly (dress in layers, winter coats, hats, gloves, etc.) in order to go out. If any girls would like to wear snow pants, they must wear culottes or a long, loose skirt that meets SECA dress code over the top of it. 

On Thursday 2/12, Juniors (K-6th grade) will be allowed to dress down all day, and they must bring a change of clothes in case they get wet. 

On Friday 2/13, Seniors (7th-12th grade) will be allowed to dress down all day, and they must bring a change of clothes in case they get wet. 

For all grades, we will provide hot chocolate afterward to warm up!

At SECA, we hold godly character in high regard, and we are excited to reward those students who exhibit it on a consistent basis.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you for your support.

In Christ,

Kevin Rickner

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Q2 Report Cards

Hello Parents,

Soon SECA report cards for the 2nd quarter will be issued. It is important that parents are informed of how their children are doing in school so that you can help keep them on track and accountable. You will see two copies of the report card for each student. One is for you to keep, and the other is to be signed and returned back to the school. This is to ensure that we know the report cards are making it to the parents. If you have not seen report cards by the end of next week, please let me know.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

In Christ,

Pastor Rickner

Soul Winning Tomorrow

Hello Parents,

Due to the frigid temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, any teens planning on staying for the soul winning outreach after school will be required to wear appropriate winter gear in order to be allowed to go out (dress in layers, winter coats, hats, gloves, etc.)

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

In Christ,

Pastor Rickner

SECA Revival Week

Hello Parents,

Next week 2/2-2/6 will be our annual Revival Week. Chapel will be every day at 11am, and parents are welcome to join us. Here is the lineup of special speakers for this year:

Monday - Kelly Dye, Faith Bible Baptist Church, giving a presentation on the importance of the book of Genesis

Tuesday - Pastor Russo, senior pastor at Walker Bible Baptist Church

Wednesday - Zech Kinney, Old Time Baptist Church

Thursday – Pastor Baran, senior pastor at Faith Bible Baptist Church

Friday - Pastor Sietmann, Walker Bible Baptist Church, Missionary to Mexico

We are excited to hear what God has in store for the young people of SECA next week! Please be in prayer that hearts would be tender to what the Holy Spirit speaks to us.

In Christ,

Pastor Rickner

No School Monday 1/26/26

Hello Parents,

Due to the weather event, many local school districts have called off school tomorrow, including Penfield, Webster, Fairport, Wayne Central, and Rochester schools. Southeast Christian Academy will also be closed tomorrow, Monday 1/26/26. Stay warm and safe!

• Pastor Rickner

Buffalo Bills Gear

Hello Parents,

As we mourn the end of the Buffalo Bills season (in heartbreaking fashion once again), we are going to allow the students to wear their favorite Bills shirt, hoodie, or jersey one more time tomorrow in support of our team.

Note that these are not dress-down days, and normal school dress code rules will still apply, with the exception being that students may wear a Buffalo Bills themed shirt, jersey, hoodie, etc. on top.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Win, lose, or tie, Bills fans till we die! GO BILLS!

• Pastor Rickner
  

Also, please forgive the autocorrect error in the previous memo. Although I strive to be Christlike, I do not claim to be Him!

IN Christ,

Pastor Rickner

Snow Day Thursday 1/15

Hello Parents,

Due to the winter storm warning, many area schools are closed tomorrow, including Penfield Central School District. As a result, SECA will also be closed tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!

I'm Christ,

Pastor Rickner

Bills Victory Monday!

Hello Parents,

To celebrate the Bills victory today, we are going to allow the students to wear their favorite Bills shirt, hoodie, or jersey tomorrow! Note that these are not dress-down days, and normal school dress code rules will still apply, with the exception being that students may wear a Buffalo Bills themed shirt, jersey, hoodie, etc. on top.

In addition, in observance of the Bills making the playoffs this year, we will be celebrating each playoff win, or supporting our team in a playoff loss, by allowing students to wear their Bills gear after each playoff game, win or lose!

Please let me know if you have any questions, and GO BILLS!

In Christ,

Pastor Rickner