Head of School Note

Dear Friends,

If you could walk with me through the school, your heart would be warmed by what you see and hear. Teachers are rising to meet the challenges of this year, loving our students with the love of Christ. Sounds of praise and worship continue to fill the halls. Our children continue to benefit from a community where all children belong.

For generations, God has used the work of Zeeland Christian School, in partnership with parents and churches, to help children come to the knowledge of who God made them to be and His perfect plan for their life. While this has been a year of the unexpected, God is faithful, and His work through the ministry of ZCS continues!

Fourteen years ago, when my wife and I chose Christian education for our children, we could’ve never imagined the current circumstances in our world today. But that decision then pays dividends now as Christlike teachers have surrounded our children and partnered with us as parents. These teachers are exemplifying Christ through their joyful attitudes in the face of uncertainty. While we are doing everything we can to provide a safe and healthy environment, they are daily facing personal risks with Christ-like humility. I want my children to grow up and be like the teachers I see at ZCS.

While most days are surprisingly normal, this has been a challenging year. Our families need more emotional and financial support than ever. Our teachers are working at an unsustainable pace. Our students are grateful they can be in-person, but we know they are missing all-school chapels in the gym, Grandparents’ Day, and many moments of physical affirmation or comfort from their teachers. But God is faithful. We know He is with us, and we know every morning we walk into school on the path of prayer you all are laying before us.

Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for the encouraging notes, emails, and passing “thank yous” in the drop-off line. I thank God for Zeeland Christian School and every student, teacher, and staff. What joy there is here at ZCS, even in 2020, because of the faithfulness of God!

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9

Burn Bright!

Tim McAboy Head of School