A Last Word from the Head of School

SO THEN, BROTHERS, STAND FIRM AND HOLD TO THE TRADITIONS THAT YOU WERE TAUGHT BY US, EITHER BY OUR SPOKEN WORD OR BY OUR LETTER.

- 2 Thessalonians 2:15

DEAR FRIENDS,

I hope you’ve enjoyed this issue of Impact, the semiannual magazine of Legacy Christian Academy.

As I write this benediction, I do so with mixed emotions. I am still mourning the loss of our dear middle school teacher, April Rodriguez, in whose memory we dedicate this issue. Her enthusiasm, positive spirit, servant’s heart, and unconditional love for her students, exemplified the best traits of the LCA faculty. Yet, my grief is tempered by the assurance that she is reaping the rewards of a life well lived in service to her Savior. I believe that she was greeted in Heaven with these words from Jesus, “Well done good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of your master.” (Matthew 25:21). Despite the sadness we all share, I continue to be filled with gratitude and hopefulness. I’m grateful that we’ve been able to offer on-campus instruction this year with minimal restrictions and few disruptions. And I am hopeful that God will continue to bless us, protect us, and provide for us as we seek to glorify him in all our endeavors.

There’s a common thread running through the articles you just read, and that’s our core value of Primacy of Scripture. This year’s schoolwide theme is appropriate during these tumultuous times. When civil society seems to be unraveling at the seams, when we’re surrounded by all sorts of conflicts, both within and outside the church, and when our faith is being tested like no other time in our history, we, the Elect, have a source of truth, wisdom, guidance, and comfort that is not available to the lost — and that is God’s holy word revealed to us in the Bible.

Our common belief that Scripture is inerrant, trustworthy, reliable, and the final authority on matters of faith and practice gives our students a firm foundation upon which to grow, mature, and make sense of the world around them. Every day I witness teachers, coaches, and administrators who genuinely love their students and intentionally disciple them by teaching the fundamentals of our faith and pointing them to their true North Star: Jesus. By teaching all subjects from a biblical worldview, our students enjoy the safety, security, reassurance, and comfort that only our Blessed Redeemer can provide.

As the classic hymn reminds us, “On Christ the solid rock I stand; all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand.”

Thank you for supporting our essential mission.

Faithfully yours,

Bill McGee Head of School

Mr. McGee proudly joins House Lewis as the Middle School embarks on their new House program this fall.

ON THE BACK:

(back row left to right) First-graders Christian Kusi-Mensah, Caleb Kinser, Cash Elliott, (front row left to right) Mase McGee, and Maverick Free are having a great day on the playground!