WELCOME LETTER

Leave your mark on the world by leaving behind a child who grows up to love and serve the Lord.

– ELIZABETH GEORGE

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” — Proverbs 3:5-6

This has been my life verse since early in my Christian life. The Lord has been true to that promise as I have trusted Him. When the school I served for eleven years closed its doors in July 2019, I wondered about His plan. “Lord, why would you close a growing and thriving Christian school?” Teaching for the first time in a public school since student teaching had me discouraged because many years ago, he instilled in me a passion for Christian education. God knows what He is doing and sees the big picture even when we don’t understand. What I didn’t know then was that God knew Phoenix Christian Elementary School would need an elementary principal in October of this year. I received a call from Mr. Jeff Blake and from the moment I stepped on the campus of Phoenix Christian Preparatory, I knew this was God’s new assignment for me for the next portion of my journey!

I like this year’s school theme, “Leave Your Mark”, because it is Biblical. Since I joined the team, I have prayed daily, “Lord, help me to “leave my mark” in a way that will honor and glorify you.” I am trusting God to continue to do amazing things at this school because it is His school. The missional model that the school has reminds me of what my Dad used to preach often from God’s precious Word, “...Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15); “...The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few” (Matthew 9:37). I trust God’s kingdom will grow and He will raise up a new generation of young people to love and serve Jesus.

May Phoenix Christian students grow academically, socially, physically and most importantly, spiritually.

We are blessed with an amazing faculty and staff who love God and are committed to make a difference in students’ lives. I thank each parent who has entrusted their children’s educational path into our care. We will leave an eternal mark for Him as we trust Him!

Partnering with you,

in this issue

THE BEACON Tune in Sundays at 9 am to lift your spirits!

STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS A look through the lens of these students’ hearts.

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LEAVING THEIR MARK Two PC students inspire us through the impact of their lives.

SPORTS REVIEW A review of Middle School & High School Fall/Winter Sports.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT The Lindsey family leaves their mark.

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Leaving our mark as leaders and encouragers is my goal for the younger generation. Encouraging reading will ensure a better future for all of us. My photo includes a young student reading his favorite book about baseball. As he read aloud to me, he had a smile on his face. I was amazed at how good of a reader he was and how willing he was to read to me. I hope for him to leave his mark as a leader to his classmates, sharing with them a love for reading.

– Jordan Armijo

One way that I think I left my mark was service day at St. Vincent de Paul. I think I left my mark there when I was picking fresh vegetables. It was for homeless or less fortunate people who can’t afford their own food. We picked these fresh vegetables so that they could be served to homeless people. This made me feel good because not everyone has the luxury of being able to eat whatever they want. When I was picking those vegetables, I knew that it was so someone could go to sleep without being hungry. I left my mark because not many people like to do things for others, but I feel good knowing that I was helping someone else.

– Adriel Hernandez

I had the opportunity of leaving my mark with some kids from elementary school. This student and I got to read together. We were able to answer some questions together and talk about school. He was very attentive and focused on what he needed to do for the class. I loved helping him with his work and just being able to have a great opportunity like this.