In His Image... September 16, 2013

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”  Psalm 139:13-14.  The imagery embedded in this passage is quite striking.  It is a fascinating image; the very fabric of our existence is meticulously woven and knit together, with all of the intricacies involved by our Creator God.  We can then celebrate who God created us to be and His handiwork we see in the people we come in contact with.    In a couple of weeks, on October 3^rd, we will be hosting the Special Olympics Ontario 4-corners Bocce tournament at our school.  We are very excited for this opportunity to be a blessing in our community and to show the love of Christ in this way.  In preparation for this event the students will be learning a little bit about Bocce, the Special Olympics and how we can bless the athletes involved.  We hope to recognize this opportunity to explore God’s good gifts.  These visitors have been created, woven together, in the image of God; they are a gift to us on that day.  In that same sense we hope to be a gift and use our gifts to be a blessing to the athletes and people visiting that day.   I urge you again to come out and join us in welcoming everyone who is participating that day.  We would love to have everyone out in the morning for a big welcome to kick off the day together.   I found this quote/writing in a Youth Bocce magazine focusing and thought it was also worth sharing.    

 

God’s Choosing by Roy Lessin

Just think, you are here not by chance but by God’s choosing.  His hand formed you and made you the person you are.  He compares you to no one else.  You are one of a kind.  You lack nothing that His grace can’t give you.  He has allowed you to be here at this time in history, to fulfill His special purpose for this generation.  You are God’s servant in God’s place, at God’s perfect time. 

Now we are Providence Christian School... September 9th, 2013

Welcome to the first full week of the school year at Providence Christian School.   Our mission is to provide a quality, Christ-centered education so that we can develop the gifts of the students and in doing so prepare them for a life of Christian Service.  We long for our graduates to lead lives that are rooted in Christ so they may also lead lives of leadership and contribution in God’s Kingdom.  We have a new face on staff, Jane Elliott has started her role as the part time grade 6 teacher at PCS.  She comes to us after many years of teaching experience in various Christian schools.  Please extend a warm welcome to her as she joins our community.  We are excited to start another school year with you. 

This year, as we continue to serve the community through the mission of the school, we have also picked a theme verse that communicates to us concerning “God’s Good Gifts”.  It is based on James 1:17.  We picked this verse because it has a lot to do with Providence and the nature of God.  God extends his care, his gifts, to us by his grace, from above.  He is in control, creator and Father of the heavenly lights.  He sees before us and we put our confidence in Almighty God.  Why?  Because he does not change like shifting shadows.  He is the eternal sustainer and provider.  This year, as we open our doors as Providence Christian School, we acknowledge that this is the foundation we are called to build upon.  To God be the glory. 

Welcome Back!! September 3, 2013

The students arrived and the doors were opened as our first year as Providence Christian School.  Our theme verse this year speaks of God’s providence.  James 1:17 says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” This piece of scripture reminds me of the first verse of an old hymn.     As the author writes, “Great is Thy Faithfulness, O God my Father.  There is no shadow of turning with thee.  Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not.  As thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.”  This stanza echoes the sentiments of the text.  It encourages us to put our trust and confidence in Almighty God for his care.  We can hold firm to His promises because he is faithful and remains our provider and the sustainer.  We have enjoyed the good gift of Christian education at this school for over 50 years and we celebrate the start of another year of learning about Him, His creation and His created order.  We are thankful for his gift of Christian education, of Christian teachers and a wonderful supporting community.