May 2 Home Communicator – Parenting is hard. I love my children dearly, but my wife and I find ourselves struggling at times to know how to lay the best foundations for them in Christ and not “mess it up” too badly. We hurt when our children hurt, and we want to help them whenever we…
DetailsApril 25 Home Communicator – One day after school last week, one of our Kids’ Corner staff members was sitting on the floor and playing with some of our 3 School and 4 School students. One of our 3 School students looked up at her with excitement bursting from her eyes and said, “Did you know that…
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“Students, raise your hands if your grandparents love Jesus.” Friday, April 14 was Grandparents’ Day at Hudsonville Christian Schools. This bi-annual event sees hundreds of Grandparents, as well as Grand-friends, spend the morning attending chapel, visiting with teachers and learning about what a school-day looks like at elementary and middle school buildings. This day is…
DetailsCelebrating God’s Faithfulness, One Generation to the Next April 18 Home Communicator – Friday was Grandparents’ Day at Hudsonville Christian School. A time set aside for grandparents come to spend the morning with their grandchildren at the elementary and middle school buildings. As you can see in this photo, students were so excited they climbed…
DetailsApril 11 Home Communicator – There’s a sign that hangs in my office that reads, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” (African proverb). This serves as a good reminder to me of the power in working together – and how God has created us to be…
DetailsMarch 28 Home Communicator – Two weeks ago, we hosted an orientation night for 5th grade parents, introducing them to the middle school. It was a great night filled with laughter and good conversation while sharing details of HCMS. This was an important step in building a trusting partnership between the school and parents as their…
DetailsMarch 21 Home Communicator – Spring is here in true Michigan fashion. The weather over the last week and the forecasted week ahead is a perfect example of the wide range of weather we typically experience as we slowly shift out of winter. And as eager as we may be to arrive into a pattern…
DetailsMarch 14 Home Communicator – It’s been a little more than two weeks since my dad passed away. I still have a hard time believing it really happened. My dad was such a good man – compassionate, gentle, patient, funny, and servant-hearted. He loved Jesus and he loved his family. I miss him so much already. …
DetailsMarch 7 Home Communicator – Are you looking forward to a journey ahead? Do you have spring break travel plans, a new job, calling at church, or friendship on the horizon perhaps? I’ve been reflecting lately on the journey our community has been on for over 100 years: the accessibility, affordability, and feasibility of a Christ-centered…
DetailsFebruary 28 Home Communicator – “I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.” These were the words professed by six individuals in our church yesterday. It was an amazing morning! And it reminded me of baptism, and the commitment of the parents and the greater congregation that poured into those individuals along the way.…
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