Morningside Church of Christ

Words of the Week – Enlightening Summer Reading

Joshua Apparicio, Contributing Youth WriterJuly 18, 2018

To the Youth Readers: Summer is almost over, believe it or not, and the fall will be here before you know it. Whether you are returning to school in August or September, now would be a great time to start reading a book, and I believe the Bible is a wise choice. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…” – Proverbs 1:7. I remember my mom reading to me daily when I was younger. I couldn’t wait to read on my own. As I grew older, I realized how much I enjoyed reading, which I started at

Religion

Words of the Week – Never Let Being Bullied Derail You

Joshua Apparicio, Contributing Youth WriterJuly 11, 2018

To the Youth Readers: I am truly humbled and privileged to have this opportunity to write to my fellow peers about a disheartening and true issue we all experience – bullying. Whether you are the victim or the person who does the bullying just remember 1 John 4:4, “The Lord is greater than the giants you face.” I’ve been in the victim position and it feels demeaning and overall terrible. I was bullied for 6 years and I have a prolific amount of stories to tell. This all correlates as to why I am the president of the Student State

Religion

God Leads the Way for Young Joshua Apparicio

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 13, 2018

Young people are making positive headlines across America and 13-year-old Joshua Apparicio is among that group. A recent 8th grade graduate, Apparicio already garnered as a reputation as an outstanding motivational speaker and won countless awards for his public speaking skills. Despite the accolades, the multi-talented youth remains humbled and focused as he prepares to enter high school. According to Apparicio, the key to his success is his relationship with the Lord. “God plays a 100 percent role in my life. God is the head of my life,” shared the young man, who also plays the piano, saxophone and upright

Religion

Apparicio Continues on Upward Path

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 7, 2018

At the young age of seven, Joshua Apparicio was winning several local competitions for his oratory talents. Now at the age of 12, he continues to garner attention and awards for his public speaking skills. Apparicio, who attends Morningside Church of Christ in Inglewood, dazzled the audience at last month’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Worship Service at Faithful Central Bible Church. During the event, he received repeated applause for his speech, “We Are Better Together: Realizing the Dream.” The confident, yet humble, 8th grade student, said he aims for his message to inspire other youth. “What I plan to