Last Sunday was CCLS Sunday and we were blessed by the preaching of Rev. Matthew Hoehner, executive director of the school. We also had teachers, students and parents from our ministry partner. It was a great day and a wonderful celebration.
Whenever a church affirms a Lutheran school there is a common rebuttal. What about those who go to public schools? I’d like to address that concern. Educationally, I am more of a product of public schools than Lutheran ones. First grade through high school, I attended different public schools. After that I went two years at community college, followed by three at the University of California at Davis where I got a degree in Political Science and a minor in Education. It was only then that God diverted me to Lutheran schools. I went one year to Concordia Irvine to get a degree in Religious Studies and to be certified as a Director of Education. A few years later I took public teaching credential classes. I eventually got a Masters in Family Life at Concordia Seward and completed Concordia Seminary. I loved my experiences in both types of education. My intellect and faith thrived in both places.
Where you send your kids to school is a matter of vocation. God calls some people to Lutheran schools, some to public, some to homeschool and some to other types. I have seen great kids come from all types. There is no mandate from God where your child should go to school. The only command is to teach your child the faith in your home and through church. Schools are meant to be a compliment and support, not the primary planter of faith. CCLS has all kinds of families. Some have already planted faith at home and another church.
Some are only here because CCLS has a reputation for quality education and loving teachers.
Glendale Lutheran partners with Christ Community Lutheran school because it is a good way to share blessings. We are thankful for the kids, teachers and parents God sends our way through CCLS. We are also thankful for the kids, teachers and parents God sends our way through other schools. We share the Gospel with everyone.
