Preparing Next-Generation Leaders for Christ
"Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" -John 8:12
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Dear Harbor Light Christian School Family,
As we bring another school year to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve all shared, marked by soaring highs and challenging lows. This month, in thinking about the end of the school year, instead of focusing on the busyness of all the events, I have been trying to focus on savoring. I hold dear every precious moment we have shared together, and want to celebrate and savor the remaining days and events. From the first day of school to these final weeks, it’s been a remarkable year!
One of the most significant aspects of this month is savoring our last weeks with an extraordinary senior class. Their presence has been a beacon of leadership and inspiration, not just this year, but throughout their high school careers. I will miss their energy, wisdom, love for the Lord and their shenanigans too. I have been blessed to watch the countless ways they’ve poured into the lives of younger students, leaving a legacy of service and hard work. As they prepare to embark on new adventures, I speak on behalf of the staff as we extend heartfelt gratitude for their contributions and wish them all the best in the next steps in their journey.
The end of the school year is also a time when the school is buzzing with excitement and activity. We savor the craziness of the busy days, filled with sunshine and joy. Field trips and sporting events, like baseball, softball, and track meets, have kept our students active and engaged. Special occasions such as the Swordsmen Olympics, the Drama department’s production: Scripture Shakespeare and Sweets events, and Preschool Family Night have added to the vibrancy of our school life. These moments of fun, connection, and learning have brought us closer together and helped create lasting memories.
As we look forward to the summer break, let’s savor the promise of sunny days and a well-deserved rest. It’s a time to recharge, enjoy the company of family and friends, and reflect on all the Lord has done and taught us this year. I hope you all find time to relax and savor time with our Father in heaven while you enjoy the beauty of the season. Thank you for being a part of the Harbor Light Christian School family. Here’s to a summer filled with joy and savoring sweet memories from the school year past and look forward, with anticipation for the exciting new school year ahead!
In His Service,
Kelly Dutcher, Administrator, Harbor Light Christian School
Mark your Calendar!
May
27- Memorial Day (No School)
30- Kindergarten Graduation (6 pm)
31- End of Year Prayer and Blessing (11:25 am)
June
2- Graduation (3 pm)
Our HLCS Calendar is updated continually and can be viewed at http://www.harborlightchristian.org/calendar
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- "vs." indicates the game will be played at home.
- "@" indicates the game will be played at the opposing team's school.
May
5/24: Baseball/Softball @ Ellsworth (4 pm)
5/28: Softball vs. TCCS (4:15 pm) (Baseball Canceled)
5/28: Baseball vs. Hillman (4 pm)
** These are changes to the previously printed schedule!
June
6/1 Baseball/Softball Districts @ Harbor Springs (TBA)
Are you a baseball or softball parent? Want to share your photos? Please email Mandi Maghakian at: mandimagrealtor@gmail.com
Please click HERE for the school calendar, which is updated continually.
Scripture, Shakespeare, and Sweets
10th Grade Bible Class
HLCS 5th Grade Strings Students open for duo at GLCFA
6th Graders Annual Mother's Day Brunch
Last Preschool Coffee time of the year!
Preschoolers sang about the colors of the rainbow in their final Coffee Time of the school year.
Junior Car wash was a splash!
A Message from Mrs. Standish:
Dear HLCS family,
Mission Days are always a time of blessing for me. I find reward in being able to help ease someone's burden or brighten their day. How blessed are our students, chaperones and parents that together we get to help others? Take a moment and think about what an impact your child, their school, and God are having in others' lives. Wow! God has provided us with the ability to reach so many.
Here is a rundown of our most recent Mission Days:
We had 36 adult chaperones, 87 students & worked over 1000 hours in the community.
We visited cities in 4 counties, including Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, Rose City, Cheboygan, Pellston, Levering, Boyne City & Alanson.
Students and chaperones raked, hauled furniture, picked up brush, garbage, rocks & branches, weeded, mulched, filled holes in yards, cleared gutters, fixed & power washed a deck, cleaned homes, washed windows, organized, decluttered, hauled & stacked wood, and spent time with the elderly.
We went to churches, homes, resale shops, food pantries, nursing homes, and schools. A few of the churches we helped either directly or through their congregation are Harbor Light Community Chapel, Church of Christ, Stutsmanville, Alanson Nazarene, Charlevoix Nazarene, Walloon Lake Community Church, Indian River Baptist, Emmanuel Evangelical Church, and Genesis Church.
We helped widowed, sick, overwhelmed, hungry, amputees, veterans, disabled, homeless, recovering, elderly, farmers, and equestrians.
I am so grateful for all the prayers, support & time that you have given through our Spring Mission Days.
Thankfully,
Heather Standish
Last month we provided you with an update about the school in Kenya that our students have been supporting financially with their own donations, collected on the first chapel of each month. This past month, the HLCS students raised nearly $2000 for the kids at Chosen Vessels.
Recently, the village and surrounding areas were hit with intense floods, wiping out homes, the school, and carrying some people away. If you would like to give to directly support the school, please use Sendwave (see image at right) to get your donations directly to the headmaster.
Thank you for considering reaching out with an extra measure to help our friends in need. They now no longer have Bibles, or any of the school supplies that they had treasured.
