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About Our School
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Philosophy
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All who have been brought to faith in Jesus Christ are commissioned by Him to preserve and extend the
Kingdom of God. This becomes a corporate responsibility of all members when Christians gather as a
congregation.
This is done by proclaiming to all the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in the most
effective way possible.
Through the work of the Holy Spirit, this proclamation changes hearts and lives, and brings
victory and comfort to individuals who are declared totally and unconditionally righteous for Christ's sake.
Christian education is a vital component of every Lutheran congregation's ministry, applying Law
and Gospel to all aspects of life and learning. We believe that the most effective education agencies
available to the church for equipping children and youth for ministry are the fulltime Lutheran elementary
(including pre-Kindergarten) and secondary schools. We achieve our objectives by the pure teaching of
God's Word, by the proper administration of the sacraments, and by the careful instruction of all our
members (employing all the various educational programs of the parish, including the support and
maintenance of a Christian Day School) according to the Confessional Standard of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church (Article III).
As an important ministry of this congregation, our Lutheran School helps fulfill each of our congregation's
five functions: Education, Worship,
Evangelism, Fellowship and Service
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Education
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Education occurs daily in all subjects to prepare children to serve God and people throughout
their lives. Children's faith in Christ is nurtured by the Holy Spirit through God's Word.
Lutheran Christian doctrine is carefully taught to all students so those who come to faith may
choose to become members of a congregation of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod at an appropriate time.
Children are taught the demands of God's Law and are comforted by the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
They receive encouragement and instruction to live in service to Christ and others. To prepare for
this service, they are taught how to develop and use their abilities in further schooling and in adult life.
All subjects are taught by Lutheran Christians who are academically prepared to teach from the Christian viewpoint.
Using their God-given abilities, students and teachers strive for excellence as they use effective,
up-to-date learning and teaching materials. Students are prepared to become responsible stewards of their talents
in a joy-filled Christian life.
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children.
Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when
you get up. Duet. 6:6-7
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Worship
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Worship in a Lutheran school is not confined to the daily classroom devotion or to whole-school
worship experiences, but also occurs throughout the day. Children are helped to grow in their prayer lives,
learning to pray privately and corporately whenever needs or opportunities arise. Students and families are encouraged to
regularly attend worship services at their home congregations.
Teachers provide a Christian model by faithfully attending congregational worship and by participating
in other aspects of congregational worship life. Students lead and participate in worship in their classrooms
and participate in weekly chapel services. They praise God through hymns and various other liturgical forms common to us as
Lutheran Christians.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness. Ps. 29:2.
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Evangelism
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Evangelism is always present for and through the children who attend the school. Children learn
to witness naturally and effectively as they observe their teachers' witness. Through their Christian
lives, students bear testimony to each other and to their community. Children of unchurched families
hear the Good News of Jesus' Love and share it with their families and friends.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8.
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Fellowship
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Fellowship is enjoyed by all members of the school community. Students and staff accept one
another as fellow members of the Body of Christ. They play together, support each other, encourage
each other, and witness to one another. Each person's uniqueness is recognized and individuals are
helped to achieve their full potential. Each knows that he or she is a valued, accepted, and respected
part of the school community.
The school community and its members are valued as an important part of the larger congregational
community and of the Body of Christ. The Law and the Gospel pervade relationships so that each person
knows he or she is a redeemed sinner and beloved Child of God. Teachers and students work together
to maintain a classroom atmosphere of love and joy.
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread
and to prayer. Acts 2:42.
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Service
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Service becomes a natural part of school life. Children are led to help others not only in the
school, but also in the community and the world. Teachers encourage Christlike compassion and love for
all people. As opportunity permits, teachers and students volunteer to serve others together and
separately.
Lutheran schools serve families in a variety of ways and also help parents carry out their
parental responsibilities through Christian education.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Col. 3:23.
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