Last Friday the auditorium was packed out by parents, grandparents and other special guests. Tri-unity Christian hosts an annual celebration of our grandparents and those special people who have partnered with us to deepen the roots of our students' faith.
Grandparents play a special role in the lives of their grand-kids. Some of us reflect on memories of warm hugs and home baked cookies. Others remember sleep overs and camping trips. The memory I hold closest to my heart is the unwavering wisdom my grandmother always seemed to have.
When I was four, I had my tonsils out for the first time ... yes, the first time. I was so afraid. It was then she began her life long habit of sharing old sayings with me. I can still hear her saying, "Debbie, don't cross that bridge until you come to it". It was followed by so many more.
When I was fifteen, she took me to a small Episcopal Church in Newaygo, Michigan, where her prayer group prayed over me and I received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Her influence on my life helped me to become who I am today. She passed away over ten years ago, and I still miss the ways in which she challenged me to be more than I ever dreamed I could be for the Kingdom of God.
This Friday, we will hold our annual fall banquet. It is one of two fund raisers dedicated to keeping the cost of Christian education manageable. Theme: Deepening our Roots.
Please join me in celebrating the people in our lives who have helped us and our kids deepen their spiritual roots. It really does take a village!
See you Friday .....PS: Please contact Ellen and let her know you'll be there.
Deb Blanker
Head Administrator
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Don't Under Estimate the Little Guy
A couple of weeks ago, I spent time with a recent TCS graduate. She was ecstatic about college life, her transition and the time spent at Tri-unity.
She is enrolled in an Honor's College and experiencing all the excitement and challenges that come with it. Her bubbly personality and bright outlook on life had me asking - how do you like it, how are you doing, have you met new people, etc. etc.
She indulged my questions and shared a conversation she had with her adviser regarding her decision to pursue a specialized degree.
Adviser: "How did you choose that career?". Graduate: "At my school we did a capstone project that allowed us to look into different career choices." Adviser: " That is great. I wish more schools did things like that. You can thank you teachers for the opportunity."
There is a lot to be said about being a school whose promise is to prepare our students for L.I.F.Education for the 21st Century. Watch for future blogs - I will be sharing more about the relationships we are building and excellence we are offering.
Deb Blanker
Head Administrator
She is enrolled in an Honor's College and experiencing all the excitement and challenges that come with it. Her bubbly personality and bright outlook on life had me asking - how do you like it, how are you doing, have you met new people, etc. etc.
She indulged my questions and shared a conversation she had with her adviser regarding her decision to pursue a specialized degree.
Adviser: "How did you choose that career?". Graduate: "At my school we did a capstone project that allowed us to look into different career choices." Adviser: " That is great. I wish more schools did things like that. You can thank you teachers for the opportunity."
There is a lot to be said about being a school whose promise is to prepare our students for L.I.F.Education for the 21st Century. Watch for future blogs - I will be sharing more about the relationships we are building and excellence we are offering.
Deb Blanker
Head Administrator
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
It Was A Great Show ...
I regret I have not seen more of the girls' JV/Varsity volleyball games this year. Last night they put on a great show . Game three had me so anxious, I went home and ate ice cream. I don't even like ice cream!
Not only are they skilled players, but a cohesive, loving, thoughtful group of young ladies. I am so impressed by them. A few weeks ago, these spiritual leaders drew a group of students from Belding High School into their circle and prayed for one of their classmates who had just been injured. Loving - yes ... thoughtful - yes
but more importantly, followers of Jesus Christ :YES!
Although last night was our last home varsity game, I encourage you to mark October 29th on your calendar. This is the start of districts and their march to the state finals. Do you want to see a great show? Check out the girls' volleyball team!
Go Girls!
Deb Blanker
Head Administrator
Not only are they skilled players, but a cohesive, loving, thoughtful group of young ladies. I am so impressed by them. A few weeks ago, these spiritual leaders drew a group of students from Belding High School into their circle and prayed for one of their classmates who had just been injured. Loving - yes ... thoughtful - yes
but more importantly, followers of Jesus Christ :YES!
Although last night was our last home varsity game, I encourage you to mark October 29th on your calendar. This is the start of districts and their march to the state finals. Do you want to see a great show? Check out the girls' volleyball team!
Go Girls!
Deb Blanker
Head Administrator
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
It Starts with Fifteen Minutes a Day
Fifteen minutes isn't very long, but does it get the day off to a great start!
Parents, take a walk around your child's campus from 8:00-8:15am and listen to the stillness. Peek into the classrooms and watch the students reading the Bible or quietly worshipping at their desk ... some days you can even hear small voices singing as if they are alone in the room.
How do you measure a student's relationship with Jesus Christ? In an environment where rubrics and metrics count, how do we chart a student's spiritual growth from point a to point z? It's in the fruit .....
You measure through the responses they give in their quiet time journal entries or the gentleness in which they approach you or another student. You hear it in their conversations and witness their faithfulness. It is the kindness they extend to the new student in their class or the joy they bring when entering a room. And what about that self control thing in the middle of a heated athletic contest?
The metric may not be as clearly defined as an A on an assignment, but in the fullness of Holy Spirit who lives in each one of us, our actions can be defined.
Each day we partner with you to deepen their roots in order to give them strong wings. Tri-unity Christian School IS a unique spiritual environment that is preparing your kids for L.I.F.E.
Parents, take a walk around your child's campus from 8:00-8:15am and listen to the stillness. Peek into the classrooms and watch the students reading the Bible or quietly worshipping at their desk ... some days you can even hear small voices singing as if they are alone in the room.
How do you measure a student's relationship with Jesus Christ? In an environment where rubrics and metrics count, how do we chart a student's spiritual growth from point a to point z? It's in the fruit .....
You measure through the responses they give in their quiet time journal entries or the gentleness in which they approach you or another student. You hear it in their conversations and witness their faithfulness. It is the kindness they extend to the new student in their class or the joy they bring when entering a room. And what about that self control thing in the middle of a heated athletic contest?
The metric may not be as clearly defined as an A on an assignment, but in the fullness of Holy Spirit who lives in each one of us, our actions can be defined.
Each day we partner with you to deepen their roots in order to give them strong wings. Tri-unity Christian School IS a unique spiritual environment that is preparing your kids for L.I.F.E.
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