God can do all things!

"Jesus looked at them and said, 'For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.'" Mark 10:27

Taking a leap of faith into the unknown, letting go and letting God reveal unlimited possibilities. I know that with God, all things are possible. Now, more than ever, our motto "[We] can do all things through Christ" is the foundation on which we grow. Mandarin Christian School has a history of excellence, with outstanding students, teachers and supportive parents. We are now poised to take a leap of faith, to improve the learning environment for all of our students.

"...with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

What is faith? It is confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen; it is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. (Hebrews 11:1)

Everybody believes something. Everyday life is not possible without the exercise of belief, trust, and dependence. Shouldn't we be tempted to embrace the common philosophy that "seeing is believing." We should remember that, in fact, much of our "seeing" is determined by our "believing."

No human was present at the beginning of creation; no one saw what happened. So we all speculate and scientists explore theories unabated to this day. As believers, we accept that it is "by faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God's command" Hebrews 11:3. As believers, every dimension of our life is touched by faith.

We all have the opportunity to be present and a participant in the growth of our school. We will do God's will and step out on faith. We are creating the best environment for our students to matriculate through Kingdom Education here at Mandarin Christian School. Be prayerful at all times and prepared to join in where appropriate.

How Can We Help?

We continue to work hard in providing the best education for all the students of Mandarin Christian School. Our mission began with Dennis Bratton and Mary Sterett, was built upon by Pat Stuart, and now continues to be the purposeful pursuit of Christian Education. It is our belief that Kingdom Education begins in the home; the family is the core for the education process. The Church also has its role, along with the school and community in this developmental process. It is our prayer that we will, with God's blessing and your continual support, continue to create the environment for this to happen.

We are all aware of the economy and the number of people out of work; our staff has worked hard to be good stewards and keep our cost low and affordable. Our 2009-2010 tuition is the lowest of the FCIS-accredited schools in Jacksonville! However, quality education and enhancement programs do come at a cost, and we know that tuition payments can be a significant challenge to many of our families. If you need help, please contact our Business Office to apply for assistance. We are committed to working with all our families to find a way to help.

Our faculty is certified in subject areas they teach, and passionate and committed to fostering academic excellence in all that we do. Our teachers go beyond the call of duty and are involved in every aspect of Christian Education and Kingdom Building to meet the needs of our changing world. The investment you make today in your child's education will more than pay off for the immediate hardship of today.

I personally would like to THANK all of you for the support you have given me and my family. We will continue to work on your behalf to maintain and improve Mandarin Christian School. The future is our CHILDREN and we must do everything in our power and God's will to this end. As a veteran of many years in the education arena, I truly feel God has placed me here for a very special reason and season in my life. Join with us and make all that is in God's will for our school a reality. Your prayers are welcomed daily for students, staff and parents. The leadership of our school and church will continue to act on your behalf, for the sake of Christian Education.

Let's show the world and this community that we will stand on God's Word: Hebrews 13:5 for God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Remember your leaders, who spoke the Word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Let us start a 90 days of prayer for special blessing for both our school and church.

My mother's prayer has always been "Let Go and Let God." Prayer Changes People. Always remember Philippians 4:13 "I (We) can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (us)."

May God continue to bless you and your family.