PILGRIM Journey October 2012
Moving forward. We are thankful that God provided us with an administrative team that is passionate about providing excellent, faith-forming Christian education. We have consultants providing us with wise counsel. And we have teachers and staff who are committed to ensuring that our students’ hearts and minds are being transformed for Christ. Moving forward in the right direction. We’re refining our governance model and clarifying our mission statement so that it accurately reflects the significant work that we do here every day. And we’re seeking a new Head of School, confident that God has already chosen that person and is preparing him or her for the position. Moving forward with you. For more than 60 years, LCS has been working with parents to provide faithforming, academically excellent education. We are committed to building upon the strong foundation that God has blessed us with. We praise God for you and for your partnership in advancing the kingdom of God through Christian education. With Hope in God, The Lansing Christian School Board of Trustees
Parents, grandparents and staff surrounding students in prayer at the end of the First Day Chapel.
STAY CONNECTED. BRANCH OUT. Our theme verse this year, John 15:5, provides a great visual of Jesus as the vine and his followers the branches.
I AM THE VINE; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
Grapevines are a labor intensive crop. The vines grow well in soil that has adequate drainage and is weed free. Vines must be pruned so that they don’t grow wild, or grow fruitless branches or produce smaller, poorer quality grapes.
Like a grapevine, we too need a firm foundation and need to be constantly nurtured. We receive our nutrients from God, through His Word. If we desire to grow as a Christian, we must remain in him. He will constantly prune back our branches so that we can produce more fruit. Pruning is often unpleasant, but it brings us closer to God and allows us to produce real fruit. Join us as we pray that God will allow us individually, and as a school, to produce much fruit this year.
Lansing Christian School 2012-13 Board of Trustees Front: Rod Moore (Secretary), Ken Granger, Gillian Granger ‘88 (Chair) Back: Rina Woodland ‘85, Dave Greydanus, Laura Moody, Brad Banasik, Troy Jamieson, Chris Cooper