Open the door to opportunity and they will walk through it. Today, the 3rd-8th grade campus debuted the new middle school worship band. A sweet spirit filled our worship center. Mr. MC - you are to be commended for your work in developing young worship leaders.
My belief in moving the 7th and 8th graders on to the elementary continuum was they needed more time to grow into young adults, explore leadership opportunities, dive deeper into their personal walk and grow under the mentorship of an outstanding team of believers.
Today, we experienced the blend of this opportunity; worship led by middle school students and our message on character shared by two eighth graders.
Sometimes change feels uncomfortable - raises questions ... but change is what God does to move his Kingdom forward. I see God at work in the changes.
We are committed to nurturing this generation in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Tri-unity Christian School has the most awesomeest (ouuu, is that a word?), the greatest bunch of kids around!
Serving Him who is greater ...
Deb Blanker
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Friday, December 9, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
A Day In The L.I.F.E....
Two weeks ago our fifth and sixth graders went on a field trip to the Creation Museum in Kentucky. I ask you, who else gives an opportunity like this??? Braydon reported when they had worship time that evening, "..the presence of God hit a lot of us." Breanna said, " Right when I got in the pool room I jumped right into the pool. ..... We fell backwards into the pool and all other silly things. After that we had time to worship together. I could feel the Holy Spirit in that place. "Our trip to Kentucky was amazing. Riding the bus, to the hotel, and the museum, it was all showing us what an amazing creator God is." Amanda.
I was with a friend recently who commented, 'What is the L.I.F.E. about anyway?" Good question ... if you are wondering, too - let me bring you back to the comments above. We are preparing kids for Loving relationship with God and others. We are preparing students to have Influence with purpose. We are preparing students to have Faith through Fire and Educate them for the 21st century.
....All that and more on a field trip to Kentucky.
Blessings,
Deb Blanker
Superintendent/ Elementary Principal
Friday, May 27, 2011
Invitation
Next Tuesday night, 29 seniors will graduate from Tri-unity Christian High School. For many of them, it will be a 13 year journey with the same classmates.
You might think graduation is just for seniors and their families, with attendance being rounded out by the remaining high school students. However, that is not the case. Graduation is a TCS community-wide celebration which holds special meaning and significance.
"Some of the best of what the school has to offer is on display at graduation and will touch your heart." (TCS parent) It will impact you as a parent of younger children and give you a vision for what the school is producing and anticipation for what your son or daughter will become.
Join us Tuesday, May 31st at 7pm in the Lighthouse Auditorium to celebrate the 2011 TCS graduation. A parent recently said he had attended his first graduation a few years ago and has made it a point not to miss one since and wishes he had started coming when his children were younger.
Prepare to be inspired ...
Deb Blanker
Superintendent
You might think graduation is just for seniors and their families, with attendance being rounded out by the remaining high school students. However, that is not the case. Graduation is a TCS community-wide celebration which holds special meaning and significance.
"Some of the best of what the school has to offer is on display at graduation and will touch your heart." (TCS parent) It will impact you as a parent of younger children and give you a vision for what the school is producing and anticipation for what your son or daughter will become.
Join us Tuesday, May 31st at 7pm in the Lighthouse Auditorium to celebrate the 2011 TCS graduation. A parent recently said he had attended his first graduation a few years ago and has made it a point not to miss one since and wishes he had started coming when his children were younger.
Prepare to be inspired ...
Deb Blanker
Superintendent
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Get the '411'
It is time to get the annual '411' on Tri-unity Christian School and its' plans for the future. On Monday, May 2nd, the only place worth being is at the new Wilson Ave Campus! This year's annual event will begin with exciting testimony and drama from our Dominican Republic Missions' team.
If you arrive early enough, you can enjoy warm pie and coffee, while you watch our Fine Arts students finish up a practice for their production of The Wizard of Oz.
Highlights will include; teacher service recognition awards, update on our ACT scores, transitions taking place between campuses, parent surveys, building expansion, capital campaign news, and much more.
Required business, such as budget approval and the presentation of new board members will also take place.
This is the most important meeting of the year. Your attendance validates the hard work put in by so many during the school year. Please join me, on Monday, May 2nd @ 7pm, as the TCS 'State of the School' is presented.
God's Blessings
Deb Blanker
Superintendent
If you arrive early enough, you can enjoy warm pie and coffee, while you watch our Fine Arts students finish up a practice for their production of The Wizard of Oz.
Highlights will include; teacher service recognition awards, update on our ACT scores, transitions taking place between campuses, parent surveys, building expansion, capital campaign news, and much more.
Required business, such as budget approval and the presentation of new board members will also take place.
This is the most important meeting of the year. Your attendance validates the hard work put in by so many during the school year. Please join me, on Monday, May 2nd @ 7pm, as the TCS 'State of the School' is presented.
God's Blessings
Deb Blanker
Superintendent
Thursday, April 14, 2011
6th Graders Learn Micro-Finance
Micro-finance? What sixth grader is thinking about micro-finance? In Ms. Chapman's sixth grade classroom, students experienced the challenges of starting a small enterprise to support the Tri-unity Christian project of packaging food for kids in the Dominican Republic. Assignment: Design a project that will require a minor investment to generate revenue which will be used to purchase food packaging supplies. Rationale: Expand students' understanding of the work it takes people in third world countries to start businesses which allow them to support their families. Outcome: Greater Understanding and 636.27 for the Kids Feeding Kids program. I asked the students what were some of the challenges they faced. Their responses were both insightful and age-appropriate. Most of them had family members support their efforts. A luxury many do not have. Did we create the next generation of entrepreneurs? A few ... but more importantly, Ms. Chapman invested time and discussion in helping broaden their global perspective. She allowed them to 'feel' the work of collaboration and helped them over-come their challenges. The biggest take away? They all said, they would do it again and working to help others was worth it. So in the end, Ms. Chapman had allowed them to grow their faith and become people of influence with purpose!
Dedicated to maximizing each student's unique qualities and abilities through a spirit-led education. Deb Blanker
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Secure your opportunity
Our worship time is 'fun for me because we get to have fun and praise the Lord. God has spoken to me once and the verse he gave me is now my favorite verse. I feel that this time (worship) is not just worship. I feel that it is getting to know God, getting closer to him and learning about myself.I love it because it helps me grow closer to God.' Reflections offered by our fifth graders following a recent time of prayer and praise. Although words of fifth graders, it is a true reflection of what has happened on our campuses this year. Next Tuesday, our high school students will head to the Dominican Republic. Their work will expand the physical size of the Christian school we have supported for many years and include ministry through team sports and outreach activities. From our youngest to oldest students, TCS is creating opportunities for them to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Secure your child's experience by enrolling today! Blessings, Deb Blanker
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Headed to the State Finals
Wow - we have two teams headed to the state finals! One team, sporting 15 young high school men and the other, a middle school team of one.
Tuesday night is a big night for TCS. One team will compete against an old rival, Lenawee Christian. The other team will compete against students from around the state.
One team's win will take them into a semi final game at the Breslin Center. The other team will compete for the honor of representing Michigan in the National Spelling Bee finals.
Our young men have played with dignity and grace through a long season of endless practices and Class A challenges. Our young lady, has practiced with the help her parents and competed against her peers and students from surrounding districts.
One team will go together in unity supported by school coaches, families, and friends. The other team will face the competition with less public support, but strengthened by the prayers and encouragement of her middle school friends and teachers.
On Tuesday night, our varsity basketball team will meet their rival in Jackson, Michigan, while seventh grader, Lisa McKelvey, competes at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. I am proud of both our teams.
I love basketball and look forward to my trip to the Breslin. However, this Tuesday night, I will join a smaller contingent and cheer on Lisa as she competes in her state finals.
Both teams deserve our support. Where ever you are on Tuesday night, remember to pray for their success and if that equals a win ............. we'll see you at the next venue!
GO BLUE!!!!!
Deb Blanker
Superintendent
Tuesday night is a big night for TCS. One team will compete against an old rival, Lenawee Christian. The other team will compete against students from around the state.
One team's win will take them into a semi final game at the Breslin Center. The other team will compete for the honor of representing Michigan in the National Spelling Bee finals.
Our young men have played with dignity and grace through a long season of endless practices and Class A challenges. Our young lady, has practiced with the help her parents and competed against her peers and students from surrounding districts.
One team will go together in unity supported by school coaches, families, and friends. The other team will face the competition with less public support, but strengthened by the prayers and encouragement of her middle school friends and teachers.
On Tuesday night, our varsity basketball team will meet their rival in Jackson, Michigan, while seventh grader, Lisa McKelvey, competes at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. I am proud of both our teams.
I love basketball and look forward to my trip to the Breslin. However, this Tuesday night, I will join a smaller contingent and cheer on Lisa as she competes in her state finals.
Both teams deserve our support. Where ever you are on Tuesday night, remember to pray for their success and if that equals a win ............. we'll see you at the next venue!
GO BLUE!!!!!
Deb Blanker
Superintendent
Friday, February 25, 2011
Holy Spirit Blanket
Today is my new favorite day. I use that phrase when something has happened and I know God has been in it! Today I was covered by the Holy Spirit Blanket.
I felt His presence throughout our praise gathering time. There was such a sweet spirit of worship. As we moved to close, Vicki Gallas, our praise and worship leader, asked teachers, parents and other staff to pray over our kids. There was a powerful move of the Lord.
So, about the Holy Spirit Blanket ... Mr. Wright came up and spoke about the power of speaking, singing, and proclaiming God's name. He said he felt the Lord wanted the children to pray over me. The students came up front, laying hands on me, with everyone laying their hands on the person in front of them. I felt the warmth and love of Jesus Christ surrounding me like a blanket. Hence, the Holy Spirit blanket and my new favorite day.
We're training our kids to know there is power in the name of Jesus. As you fill out your re-enrollment form for the next school year, thank God we can proclaim His name and teach our students that, ...greater is He that is in me, than he who is in the world.
If you want to experience our unique spiritual environment - join us any Friday morning at the elementary or Friday afternoon at the MS/HS and watch loving relationships reflect the Lord Jesus Christ.
Deb Blanker,
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
I felt His presence throughout our praise gathering time. There was such a sweet spirit of worship. As we moved to close, Vicki Gallas, our praise and worship leader, asked teachers, parents and other staff to pray over our kids. There was a powerful move of the Lord.
So, about the Holy Spirit Blanket ... Mr. Wright came up and spoke about the power of speaking, singing, and proclaiming God's name. He said he felt the Lord wanted the children to pray over me. The students came up front, laying hands on me, with everyone laying their hands on the person in front of them. I felt the warmth and love of Jesus Christ surrounding me like a blanket. Hence, the Holy Spirit blanket and my new favorite day.
We're training our kids to know there is power in the name of Jesus. As you fill out your re-enrollment form for the next school year, thank God we can proclaim His name and teach our students that, ...greater is He that is in me, than he who is in the world.
If you want to experience our unique spiritual environment - join us any Friday morning at the elementary or Friday afternoon at the MS/HS and watch loving relationships reflect the Lord Jesus Christ.
Deb Blanker,
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Monday, January 10, 2011
Stay Steady
When recently asked, "What is the will of God for Tri-unity?," I reflected on the past 30 years and realized the will of God has not changed. Tri-unity Christian School is to teach from a full gospel perspective and graduate academically excellent disciples of Jesus Christ. Recent devotions, candid discussions and a pointed Sunday message all echo; Stay the course - remain steady!
Economic times and promises of character development have lured parents away from Christian education at a time when families need it most. It doesn't require much exposure to the news to know this generation faces a more difficult battlefield.
We are to be a beacon, a light, a community who strives to expand our boundaries and equip students to fulfill their Kingdom purpose.
Education at our school begins with prayer and 13 years later ... at the graduation ceremony... it ends with prayer. During this time, we will pray with our students no fewer than 6,942 times, and encouraged their spiritual development through multiple venues.
We have intentionally designed an environment, in which the Word of God goes beyond Bible instruction into Kingdom practice. This year, our high school students are mentoring middle school students in small group settings. Elementary students are meeting the needs of hungry people thousands of miles away. Our spring missions trip will take students to the Dominican Republic and this past weekend several of them fed the hungry on the streets of Grand Rapids.
Every day, lives are being molded and changed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us in praying for the future of our school as we continue to position ourselves to fulfill God's call.
Blessings,
Deb Blanker
Economic times and promises of character development have lured parents away from Christian education at a time when families need it most. It doesn't require much exposure to the news to know this generation faces a more difficult battlefield.
We are to be a beacon, a light, a community who strives to expand our boundaries and equip students to fulfill their Kingdom purpose.
Education at our school begins with prayer and 13 years later ... at the graduation ceremony... it ends with prayer. During this time, we will pray with our students no fewer than 6,942 times, and encouraged their spiritual development through multiple venues.
We have intentionally designed an environment, in which the Word of God goes beyond Bible instruction into Kingdom practice. This year, our high school students are mentoring middle school students in small group settings. Elementary students are meeting the needs of hungry people thousands of miles away. Our spring missions trip will take students to the Dominican Republic and this past weekend several of them fed the hungry on the streets of Grand Rapids.
Every day, lives are being molded and changed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us in praying for the future of our school as we continue to position ourselves to fulfill God's call.
Blessings,
Deb Blanker
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Epic Journey
In the fall of 2011, Tri-unity Christian will add Young 5's, Kindergarten and First grades to the current Treasure Tree Preschool site. It has been a thirty year journey to bring TCS classes to its' own campus.
This year we've experienced the biggest increase in preschool students since we began the program. We are excited about expanding our early childhood program with the addition of these three classes. The M-6 corridor makes our new building a perfect location for families from any direction.
Our journey doesn't end with these additions. The following year, we will continue growing, moving and developing an exciting learning community which will house our entire elementary program.
The Winds of the Holy Spirit are blowing through the lives of our students empowering and preparing each student for their unique Kingdom purpose.
This journey is gaining momentum and birthing a new future for Tri-unity Christian. God has refined and positioned us for growth. Stop in and check out our future .... 5353 Wilson Ave. (just south of 52nd St.)
Blessings
Deb Blanker
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
This year we've experienced the biggest increase in preschool students since we began the program. We are excited about expanding our early childhood program with the addition of these three classes. The M-6 corridor makes our new building a perfect location for families from any direction.
Our journey doesn't end with these additions. The following year, we will continue growing, moving and developing an exciting learning community which will house our entire elementary program.
The Winds of the Holy Spirit are blowing through the lives of our students empowering and preparing each student for their unique Kingdom purpose.
This journey is gaining momentum and birthing a new future for Tri-unity Christian. God has refined and positioned us for growth. Stop in and check out our future .... 5353 Wilson Ave. (just south of 52nd St.)
Blessings
Deb Blanker
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
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