Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Spreading the Word: A Pattern of Prayer and Work

School tours and conversations with inquiring families significantly increase at this time of year. An out-of-province parent considering a job offer in London recently found us on-line and made contact with me. After spending some time explaining what our school looks like, how it is organized, and why parents send their students to LCES, the parent was clearly amazed. “Wow, you have some very committed people in your community! “ I heartily agreed. God has blessed us richly.

Seeing Christ as the head of our school is integral to how we think and operate each day. It shapes all we do, how we plan toward the future, and how we learn to walk the line between “ora et labora” or “pray and work.” We are to pray daily for the provision and guidance to operate our school, and also work responsibly with the gifts, talents and opportunities the Lord has given each of us at LCES. One side of that statement represents God’s unstoppable grace, the other reminds us that we have a part in working in God’s kingdom.

I’m frequently reminded by many people of their daily inclusion of LCES as part of their prayer life. One of them mentioned the text of Psalm 50 which makes reference to the fact we serve God who “owns the cattle on a thousand hills.” The encouragement was this:  “commit your plans to the Lord, remain unceasing in prayer, and remember afterwards to praise him for his faithfulness.”

Another parent:

“London Christian Elementary School is a great place for kids to be taught to have a heart for Christ.
Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your colleagues at work - you may be their answer to prayer for the right place to school their children. God is great and he answers prayer.  He also wants us to promote his Kingdom. Let’s all work together to fill the hallways of LCES with God's children.”

Amen, may it be so! Pray for our school. SJ

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