Message from the Annual Fund Chairs: John and SheriLynn Alcala

DEAR FELLOW EAGLES,

The year 2021 has been unlike any other. Now, we are deeply humbled to serve as your Stronger Together Fund Chairs, and we are grateful to align ourselves and partner with countless others who have a passion for Christian Education. Ephesians 3:20 tell us, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” This year we believe that the Lord has immeasurably more for our children and Legacy Christian Academy. We wholeheartedly believe that LCA is working in partnership with us to raise up generations of leaders with strong biblical convictions who will positively impact the world.

When we received the invitation to chair LCA’s fundraising efforts, we were beyond humbled and at the same time nervous. One thing we have learned is that when the Lord asks you to do something, you need childlike faith to follow His voice. We truly felt this was a nudge from the Lord to step out in faith, to lead this effort, to partner with who we believe are the greatest families in the world at LCA, and to be advocates for our school and its vision.

One of the biggest questions I think we have received up to this point has been, “What is the Stronger Together Fund?”

The Stronger Together Fund has a dual purpose: to keep our community together, no matter the circumstances, and to benefit LCA as a school.

Last year, the Stronger Together Fund met so many needs, such as the following: • Over $1.2 million in indexed tuition funding, providing

Christian education to Christian families that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford a Christian education. • A $400,000+ library renovation providing a collaborative educational space to 730+ Lower and Middle School students. • Significant investments in our Faculty Development Fund to enhance teacher benefits, assist in the recruitment of excellent teachers, and provide integral professional training. • Continued investments in our campus security measures, including increased monitoring capabilities. • Expanded technology investments, including new student devices. • Facility enhancements and renovation investments to modernize spaces. • Special projects in the realms of academics, athletics, and fine arts. Isn’t it mind-blowing what can happen when each family does something in unity?

Here is the truth, fellow LCA families, we need you to partner with us. Today, we are asking you to contribute to the Stronger Together Fund. You may make a gift of any amount. If you are particularly passionate about a specific LCA program or initiative, you may make a designated donation. The heart of the Stronger Together Fund is “Every Gift from Every Family Every Year.” Our goal is 100% participation.

Matthew 6:19-21 says it best. “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

It is a blessing to partner with you to support God’s mission in Christian education here at Legacy. Our prayer as your Stronger Together Fund chairs is that we leave our legacy not only for the class of 2021-22 but for generations to come!

In Christ,

John and Sherilynn Alcala Annual Fund Chairs 2021-2022