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ince its founding over half a century ago, Heritage Christian and competing in math and science competitions, to name a School has maintained a firm conviction to train and teach few. Heritage coaches also work hard to disciple students and its students in accordance with Scripture. Heritage Christian encourage them to understand spiritual truths through sport. believes in placing an equal emphasis on academic excellence and relational discipleship, maintaining that Christ is preeminent Heritage is dedicated to teaching biblical doctrines, core truths, in all things and that the Bible is the source for all wisdom and and Christian living. Students hear and learn God’s Word every knowledge. The school presents the Gospel through various day in the classroom, as curriculum for every grade level includes avenues in order to reach students holistically, Bible instruction and Scripture memorization. Students as the beauty of God’s creation and his Gospel also hear various perspectives and interpretations of the Heritage Christian permeate all spheres of our lives: through Word through pastors, teachers, and outside speakers in believes in placing an the rigor of academic training; the creativity chapel. equal emphasis on academic excellence and of music, art, and theatrical training; healthy Heritage students learn from an early age the importance relational discipleship, competition and the physical rigor of sport; and maintaining that Christ is of showing Christ’s love to those in need. The school the joys and challenges of relationships. preeminent in all things supports various local and global care ministries and and that the Bible is the Heritage Christian hires faculty and staff who solicits the help of students and families. Elementary source for all wisdom and students collect Coins for the Kingdom to benefit an profess faith in Jesus Christ. The faculty and knowledge. staff make it part of their mission to minister overseas orphanage and participate in A Day Without to students, both in and out of the classroom. Shoes, a shoe collection drive for needy kids around the They do this by challenging their students to see the work of God world. During the holidays, Heritage partners with Samaritan’s in light of their particular school subject, by mentoring students Purse as an official drop-off location for Operation Christmas formally and informally, by building relationships with students Child. Middle and high school students greet those who visit and their families, and by living Gospel-centered lives. campus to donate their boxes, then pack and load the donated boxes into distribution trucks. Every semester, middle and high Because Christ is preeminent in all things, Heritage Christian school students also participate in service days, in which they believes we can serve God in all that we do. This includes travel to local organizations and ministries to work and serve playing sports to the best of our abilities, creating art and music, for a day.
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SPRING 2019 HERITAGE MESSENGER
