Beholding New Things at Our Christian School

JK Practicing making "5"in various ways.

Who doesn’t love the allure of new things in their life?  Whether it’s a new book that you just can’t wait to read, a new Christmas present that hasn’t lost its luster yet, a new car, a new house, or a new opportunity that has just presented itself unexpectedly, there is certainly something very pleasurable about new beginnings.

It’s been an exciting morning of new things this week at LCES! Students have shared with me a new pencil, a new haircut, lunchbox, a new visitor at school (cousin from overseas), and yet another shared a new resolution with me about what they were going to make happen in 2018. We have had several gifts to the school that we are already enjoying or soon will be purchasing with funds given. 

We welcomed two new international families and one new local family. We were excited to see Ms. Gerber back as LST teacher this morning and have Ms. Masters at school today getting ready to take over teaching music on a regular basis next week. We have a new position supporting two of our growing classrooms. New families for September 2018 have been keeping us hopping as they anticipate staring school. The Lord is good and his blessings know no end!

What is that we like so much about new things? Perhaps in the pages of new book not yet enjoyed, or the yet-unspoiled crisp new sneakers, or the anticipated joy of a new beginning, we receive a foretaste of the coming kingdom. Our hearts are drawn toward the completeness, even the joy that is felt when we experience life as it really should, and will, be in the perfection of these new things before they get sullied by sin. We feel affirmed about the prospect of what is coming when we see the kingdom here.

Where will LCES see the kingdom coming this year? Look for signs and share the good news!

SJ