Tulsa Adventist Academy Shares Faith Through Service

TULSA, OKLA. – Tulsa Adventist Academy (TAA) prepares students for heaven and earth, and acts of service are woven into each student’s experience. Last school year centered on the Great Commission.

The year began with students packing meals for those in need. Every student participated by scooping grains, sealing bags or weighing food. Teachers, staff, board members and volunteers all worked together. “I really like the teamwork,” shared one fifth grader. 

Teachers guide students in writing thank-you cards for chapel speakers and condolence cards when someone in the TAA family is grieving. Whenever a need arises, handmade cards appear in classrooms, allowing students to practice compassion and kindness.

Students in the TAA chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) plan service events each year to involve the whole school. In September 2025, during the government shutdown, NHS students organized a food bank service day for the high school students. In spring 2026, they led a schoolwide food drive for the Tulsa Community Services Center. Each classroom collected specific dry goods—grains, legumes, soups, vegetables and pasta—and NHS members delivered the donations for local distribution. “It’s really fun to help other people,” said one elementary student, who participated.

Another highlight for NHS students was a spring visit to a local memory care facility, where they participated in “chair drumming.” Each student and resident used an exercise ball and drumsticks to tap rhythms in unison with music videos. “It wasn’t at all what I expected,” one student said. “I hope we go again.”

Through these experiences and many more, TAA teachers and staff strive to reflect Jesus in their actions. Our prayer is that students will see Christ in us and carry His love into every community they touch.

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By Caroline A. Fisher

Instructor

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