Columbus Christian School News
January 11, 2019
Welcome New Families!
A Note From Mrs. Donnell
Life is a marathon – not a fifty-yard dash. When the psalmist says, “I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever,” he is reminding us that we were created for eternity. But instead of focusing on eternal things, we waste precious emotional energy and priceless spiritual power fixing our gaze on the here and now. I am not saying we need to ignore what God gives us to do today because the truth is that each step on each day’s path is filled with God ordained opportunities. What I am saying is that much of our stress comes when we measure life and hold it up against the wrong backdrop.
We must be very careful to choose the right backdrop against which we live our lives. Our backdrop is eternity – not the tyranny of urgent demands made by a relentless world. Our backdrop is an old rugged cross and an empty tomb – not the temporary trials or painful circumstances we face in this very fleeting life. We are “forever” people. Like the old song says, “This world is not my home. I’m just passing through.”
My two favorite words in the Bible are “but God.” Those two words create an eternal backdrop that changes everything. Everything looks different when He comes. Everything is made different by His presence. To survive and succeed in life, we must stop and take the long look, refusing to fix our gaze on the “little things” that are meant to divert God’s plan. If we want to live a life of victory, our glance must be on the circumstances and our gaze must be fixed on Him.
Choosing an eternal perspective is a spiritual discipline that makes stress yield to God’s peace. Does that mean we will float through each day without facing trials, defeats, enemies or impossibilities? No – but it does mean that the backdrop against which we view those dark moments will be replaced with the truth that there is an eternal purpose in every pain and that is through the struggle out of that darkness that we gain the strength to fly and become all God created us to be – now and forever.
Courtesy of: Girlfriends in God
Blessings
Mrs. Donnell
Elementary Chapel
Scripture: Luke 7
Middle School & High School Chapel
Senior Class of 2019 Fundraiser
KINDNESS Fearlessly
This month our CCS MS/HS will be learning what it looks like to practice KINDNESS fearlessly. Please join us in encouraging your student(s) when they demonstrate this "focus-fruit" at home!
We are excited to see how the Holy Spirit will transform the hearts and minds of these young fruit-bearers!
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Athletic Schedule
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Athletic Parents - sign up for concessions and admissions
Concession Volunteers – An important function that helps fulfill the athletic programs financial need is the selling of concessions at all home athletic events. Parents will be asked to volunteer to work the concession booth for home athletic events on specifically assigned dates. Again, after rosters are set, a list will be published for parents to assist in this endeavor. All efforts will be made so that no parent works during his/her student’s game.
Parent Participation Requirement: Parents should sign up for to help 4 times per basketball season and 2 times during soccer and volleyball for set up, clean up, concession and/or admissions and 1 Track or Stadium date. For any parent that does not sign up they will be assigned times to work that are not during your students games. If you need to switch there will be a master list with contact information and you can switch with someone. If hours are not fulfilled by participating students there will be an additional $200.00 fee. Each event served is equivalent to $40.00. The binder is located in the office.
Rally's Hot Dogs
- white scarf
- red Columbia fleece jacket
- blue UK fleece jacket
- girls pink jackets (2)
- girls blue jacket
- gloves
- harmonica
- phone
- boys athletic pants
- girls athletic shorts
- red long sleeve CCS spirit wear shirt
You are invited...
Join us in celebrating the faithful service of Jon Markland, who recently retired as Business Manager for East Columbus Christian Church and Columbus Christian School. We are thankful for the people the Lord has brought into His service!
How's the transition going?
Reduce your school tuition for 2019-20
If you do any of the following:
- purchase gas, food, clothing
- eat out
- shop Amazon.com
- purchase gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.
- go on Vacations
- work on your car and purchase parts
- purchase materials or tools for big home improvement projects
It's really simple. All you do is purchase gift cards (called SCRIP cards) through CCS. Order through the office by Tuesday mornings or order SCRIP online...anytime! Call Tammy Harvey, Financial Secretary at (812) 372-3780 to get the enrollment code for ordering online. Start saving on next years tuition today!
Click here to learn more about the program.
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CCS Before School Care (K-12th grade)
CCS Before School Care (K-12th grade)
Before-School Care hours are 7:00 am - 7:30 am Monday-Friday. Mr. Brian Buterbaugh is volunteering his time as part of his ministry to the youth of CCS. Free-will donations may be paid to Mrs. Tammy Harvey in the main office.
Immunizations
Theresa Forkert RN
Bartholomew County Health Department
2675 Foxpointe Drive Suite B
Columbus, IN 47203
812-379-1555, Ext 1 (office)
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Important Dates
100th Day Chapel
Wednesday, January 16
CCS Board Meeting
Thursday, January 17 / 6:30PM
Retirement Party for Jon Markland, Business Manager
Sunday, January 20 / 3-5:30PM
MLK Day - School is in session
Monday, January 21
Mortgage Burning Celebration
Sunday, January 27 / 6PM
All-School Skate Party
Thursday, January 31 / 6-8PM
Valentine's Day Sale
February 7-13
Mid Term Ends
Friday, February 8
2 HR Delay for Staff Development
Tuesday, February 12
PTF Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, February 21 / 3:30PM
CCS Board Meeting
Thursday, February 21 / 6:30PM
What's your opinion about Hot Chocolate?
Do you have New Year Resolutions?
The Amazing Chemistry Show
Sunday, February 17 / 2:00-5:00pm
If you are between the ages of 1-101, you will enjoy The Amazing Chemistry Show & Family Experience. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join you.
2:00-4:00pm Family Experience - Explore over 150 science experiences with your family featuring: rockets, magnets, electricity, slime and more!
4:00-5:00pm The Amazing Chemistry Show - Be amazed and entertained by explosions, foam, liquid nitrogen and glow in the dark fun that will captivate adults and kids alike while Josh Denhart shares the love God has for them.
For more information, contact First Christian Church at 812-379-4491 or view the information on their website at: https://fccoc.org/ministries/childrens
FFY Volleyball & Basketball League Spring 2019
K-8 Volleyball League
January 22 - March 7 (Tuesday & Thursday evenings)See download for more information
K-2 Basketball League
January 21 - March 6 (Monday & Wednesday evenings)See download for more information
Trail Life
Hilltop Junior Winter Retreat
February 22-23
$15 if registered by 1/15
$20 if registered after 1/15
Download registration form below or register online at: http://www.hilltopchristiancamp.com/portfolio-items/junior-retreat-february-22-23/
For more information: 812-988-4991
Hilltop Jr. High Retreat
January 25-26
Hilltop Christian Camp
$15 if registered by 1/18
$20 if registered after 1/18
Download registration form below or register online at:
http://www.hilltopchristiancamp.com/portfolio-items/jr-high-retreat-january-25-26/
For more information: 812-988-4991
Hilltop Sr. High Retreat
Sr. High Retreat: Grades 9-12
February 1-2
Hilltop Christian Camp
$15 if registered by 1/25
$20 if registered after 1/25
Download registration form below or register online at:
http://www.hilltopchristiancamp.com/portfolio-items/sr-high-retreat/
For more information: 812-988-4991
Check out the Parent Resources available on the CCS website
Free Resource
Columbus Railroad Project
Columbus Christian School Contact Info.
Email: info@columbus-christian.org
Website: http://www.whycolumbuschristian.com
Location: 3170 Indiana Ave. Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 372-3780
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Twitter: @ccscrusader