Dear Harbor Light Christian School Family,

Last month, Harbor Light Christian School was blessed to have Biblical Worldview educator Stefan Wilson visit for a week. While with us, he trained staff in large and small groups, observed classes, met with students, delivered a chapel message, and held a parents' night. Overall, his visit was a success. His goal was to train and coach teachers and the leadership team on how we can further support students' understanding of God through having classrooms and an overall culture that helps shape students as true worshipers of Christ.

I wanted to take time and share some of the highlights from Stefan Wilson:

• The environment of HLCS is the shining star of the organization. It is evident that anyone who enters is loved by God and his people.

• The classroom environments are safe and warm.

• The school's programs and curriculum are purposeful and accomplish the school's values. Staff is positioned throughout the school helpfully and efficiently.

• Staff learned that teaching about a Biblical worldview differs from teaching from a Biblical worldview. Our goal is to start with the foundation of a Biblical worldview and trickle it into every subject we teach.

• During parents' night, Stefan discussed how parents could better support their kid’s faith development by having their actions match their convictions. See more here: Part 1: HLCS Parents Night with Stefan Wilson and Part 2: HLCS Parents Night with Stefan Wilson.

Overall, I am thankful for the visit, training, and guidance Mr. Wilson provided for myself and the staff. It is the heart of the team and leadership of HLCS to continue to develop and be the best we can be for our students and families. This opportunity helped us start the school year on a solid footing and reminded us of our purpose as Christ-centered educators.

One minor but important takeaway from his visit was the reminder that we need to do more than attach a Bible verse or story to our lessons; instead, we need to focus on the character and attributes of our heavenly Father and express those throughout our studies. It was rewarding to sift through the attributes of God and see how they manifest in the subjects our students learn each day.

In closing, I’d like to share the exciting news that long-time HLCS 5/6th grade teacher Jenny Kruger will be honored in Lansing next month as the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools Faith-Based Educator of the Year. Please join me in congratulating Jenny! Also, we have moved into the final phase of work on the Solid Rock Center. The finishing touches, such as flooring, fixtures, and furniture, will be installed over the next month. Please join me in praying for a smooth finish and that God provides the finances needed to cross the finish line! We are excited to see students filling the cafeteria, future artists and scientists learning in the classrooms, and athletes playing on the courts.

In Him,

Kelly Dutcher

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October

17- Junior High Basketball vs. Alanson (5:30 pm)

18 - Rams Football @ East Jordan (5 pm)

18- JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Mackinaw City (5:30 pm)

21- Rams Football @ St. Ignace (7 pm)

24- Junior High Basketball vs. Alba (5:30 pm)

25 - JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Boyne City (5:30 pm)

27- Junior High Basketball vs. Wolverine (5:30 pm)

29 - Varsity Volleyball @ Boyne City

31- Volleyball Districts Week begins

November

1- Junior High Basketball @ Ellsworth (5:30 pm)

3- Junior High Basketball @ Wolverine (5:30 pm)

4- Junior High Basketball vs. NMCA (5:30 pm)

7- Junior High Basketball @ Boyne Falls (5:30 pm)

11- Junior High Basketball vs. Mackinaw City (5:30 pm)

14- Winter Sports Meeting

14- Junior High Basketball Girls @ NMCA (5:30 pm)

18- Junior High Basketball @ Alanson

25- Alumni Games

Please click HERE for the school calendar which is updated as needed.

The Herzog Foundation is proud to recognize the following teachers as the 2022 Christian Teachers of the Year:

• Adina Leon- Hope Christian Academy (Starke, FL)
• Annie Pettit- Des Moines Christian (Urbandale, IA)
• Dorothy Easton- Grace Christian Academy (Merrick, NY)
• Doyle Philpot- Coastal Christian Preparatory School (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
• Elizabeth Kendrex- Logos Preparatory Academy (Sugar Land, TX)
• Greg Finch- Summit Christian Academy (Lees Summit, MO)
• Jean Auxier- Faith Christian Academy (Kansas City, MO)
• Jen Chen- Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, KS)
• Marshall Ellson- Westminster Christian Academy (Huntsville, AL)
• Nancy Reid- Veritas Christian Academy (Wayland, MA)

Bible Teacher of the Year:

• Loren Hopf- Second Baptist School (Houston, TX)

Science Teacher of the Year:

• Josh Ernst- Harbor Light Christian School (Harbor Springs, MI)

The Christian Teacher of the Year awards are part of the Herzog Foundation’s Excellence in Christian Education award series. Each awardee will receive a monetary gift and a trip to Washington, D.C. for the Herzog Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Awards Gala on September 24, 2022.

“These awards are a small token of our appreciation for the amazing Christian teachers all across the nation,” said Herzog Foundation President Darrell Jones. “Christian teachers are truly changing the world, and they deserve recognition.”

Mrs. Kruger was selected to receive ONE of only TWO 2022 Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS) Faith-Based Educator Awards!!!

"This award is conferred to an educator who exemplifies the very best in faith-based education. Your nominator Kelly Dutcher, and the peer review team, noted that you are a master teacher who models dedication, innovation, and flexibility while demonstrating prayer as essential to living."

We are so proud to call Mrs. Kruger our teacher/friend!! She will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the 2022 MANS Education Conference and Expo in Lansing, Michigan.

The deep dedication that our staff members have to Christ, the students, and this school is really making waves in the world around us! If you see Mrs. Kruger, tell her proud you are!

This month, we start with Katie Karlson (mom of Calvin, Isaiah, Daniel, and brand new Isabel) reviewing the book Mama Bear Apologetics!