Sunday Summary - ECS Day

This past Sunday was our annual Emmanuel Christian School day! Since ECS is one of if not the largest ministry of EBC, we like to highlight the school for annually for our church family. Believe it or not, there are some who have attended EBC for decades and still haven't caught the vision for Christian education. So... we're still trying to help them along.

Before you read too much into ECS day, realize that I am committed to ALL quality education that benefits students. People attend our church who are teachers in our public school system and other private schools in our area. I am 100% supportive of them and realize that ECS is not for everyone. In addition, I have served our community in roles as a Board member of a faith based initiative and concerned volunteer that have benefited our public education system. So, I believe in Christian education, but I never criticize teachers or students who are not part of ECS.

ECS day was well attended and our teachers and students made us proud!

• Michael opened the service with a song. He is a finalist for a music scholarship at Liberty University, so pray for him.
• Our elementary choir was amazing and it's no wonder they received such high marks at the SCACS competitions on Friday. Thanks Greta for the work that you put into those children. Great job kids!
• Catherine recognized many of our students who placed the State competitions in music, art, and academic competitions. Angelica won "Best in Show" for her art piece!
• Jimmy recognized the accomplishments of our varsity girls and varsity boys basketball teams. Our boys team served as our ushers!
• Teresa shared a testimony that helped us focus on what Christian education is all about and how God led her to ECS over 20 years ago!
• Heather led the people of God into the presence of God through congregational worship. I was proud for parents to see the spiritual depth of the people teaching their children on a daily basis.
• In addition, these other teachers were part of today's praise team: Paige, Brian, Libby, and Greta.
• Student vocalists included Michael, Bridgette, and Brooke. Brooke is only in 7th grade, but she got a spontaneous standing ovation! Way to go girl!
• Lisa and Kelly... wow! There is no doubt that your song was a divine selection. We didn't talk beforehand, but your song tied in perfectly with my sermon.
• Today's sermon continued with the theme of worship and hopefully helped people to trust God just a little bit more.

Lord, thanks for allowing EBC to be the home of ECS, for allowing me to be part of it, and for giving the vision for ECS to those who have gone before. It is a privilege to partner with parents in the educational process for the children. It is also a privilege to teach academics; but also to prepare students for life and help them to develop a Christian world-view.