We Are Equipping

We recently asked a group of SCCS teachers how they would answer this question:  “Why is Christian education important?" 

We'll be featuring an entry from teachers over the next several weeks with their answer to this question.

Our first teacher is Amanda Woudstra, part of the 2nd grade team.

We Are Equipping….

Have you ever asked your child why he or she attends a Christian school? 

Have you listened to your child’s perspective on Christian education? 

In a recent conversation with my second grade students, I challenged them with the question, “Why do your parents send you to a Christian school?”  The assorted responses included, “In our school, we can learn from the Bible and keep it on our hearts. It means we remember it.”   

This is what God has called each one of us to do in His Word. 

As it says in Proverbs 22:6, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”  The purpose of Christian education is to help children grow in love for the Lord while learning all about the world around them. 

In school, children learn a lot of new information.  Christian educators take the new information, look at what the Bible teaches about it, and apply it to the children’s lives.  In lessons, children are encouraged to think about what they can do for others and to care for the world around them. 

A Christian education is important because it will equip students to develop a Christian framework to make a difference in the world. 

As children learn, students need to understand that their knowledge and skills should be used to fulfill their calling as a servant of Christ. 

Miss Woudstra

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Miss Woudstra is in her 2nd year of teaching at SCCS.  She believes that each child is a unique person, created by God, with their own talents and gifts.  It's her goal goal to help each child discover his or her gifts while helping them grow in love for the Lord and His creation.  To learn more about her, click here.