From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
I read this joke recently: When asked for his name by the coffee shop clerk, my brother-in-law answered, “Marc, with a C.” Minutes later, he was handed his coffee with his name written on the side: Cark.
I am sure we can all relate to even the simplest things getting messed up. Sometimes the mess-ups are comical; sometimes the mess-ups are full-fledged problems. Some problems are simple and are solved easily, and some are severe and are quite complex. One thing we know about this life—there will always be problems. And that goes for schools too. No school is perfect; they all have problems, even Bethel Christian Academy.
The reason there are problems in this world is sin. Sin exists, and sin causes problems, lots of them, including problems in relationships, problems in performance, and problems in perspective. These kinds of issues take place from time to time at Bethel with our students, but a great feature about this school is that we have the means to work towards solving problems. We can deal with the root of the problem because we are a church school, because we use the Bible, and because our teachers love the Lord and love the students.
When problems arise (I say “when” and not “if”), we do our best to follow Scriptural means to identify the problem and to solve it. The solution helps everyone involved, if everyone follows it. This does not mean that the solution is necessarily popular, but it is helpful.
Sometimes people try out a school such as Bethel and then leave because there are problems. But no school is without problems. The key is what is done to solve the problems that occur. Most schools do not follow what Scripture says, and as a result they have more problems and ongoing problems. In so many ways, a different school choice brings about greater problems.
In dealing with problems we try to be firm, fair, and friendly. As a result, issues may not get settled as quickly as some would like, but that is because of excising caution and judging carefully, being sure to gather all the facts first; and as well, problems can often be dealt with using increasing degrees of consequences.
In thinking about the schooling experience for your child, don’t look for a school that is devoid of problems; look for a school that deals with them.
Sincerely,
Pastor Sutton
Dear Parents,
I read this joke recently: When asked for his name by the coffee shop clerk, my brother-in-law answered, “Marc, with a C.” Minutes later, he was handed his coffee with his name written on the side: Cark.
I am sure we can all relate to even the simplest things getting messed up. Sometimes the mess-ups are comical; sometimes the mess-ups are full-fledged problems. Some problems are simple and are solved easily, and some are severe and are quite complex. One thing we know about this life—there will always be problems. And that goes for schools too. No school is perfect; they all have problems, even Bethel Christian Academy.
The reason there are problems in this world is sin. Sin exists, and sin causes problems, lots of them, including problems in relationships, problems in performance, and problems in perspective. These kinds of issues take place from time to time at Bethel with our students, but a great feature about this school is that we have the means to work towards solving problems. We can deal with the root of the problem because we are a church school, because we use the Bible, and because our teachers love the Lord and love the students.
When problems arise (I say “when” and not “if”), we do our best to follow Scriptural means to identify the problem and to solve it. The solution helps everyone involved, if everyone follows it. This does not mean that the solution is necessarily popular, but it is helpful.
Sometimes people try out a school such as Bethel and then leave because there are problems. But no school is without problems. The key is what is done to solve the problems that occur. Most schools do not follow what Scripture says, and as a result they have more problems and ongoing problems. In so many ways, a different school choice brings about greater problems.
In dealing with problems we try to be firm, fair, and friendly. As a result, issues may not get settled as quickly as some would like, but that is because of excising caution and judging carefully, being sure to gather all the facts first; and as well, problems can often be dealt with using increasing degrees of consequences.
In thinking about the schooling experience for your child, don’t look for a school that is devoid of problems; look for a school that deals with them.
Sincerely,
Pastor Sutton