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Audience of One
September 29, 2020
One of the distinctives of Christian Heritage Academy is its philosophy of athletics. It states, “Since we are ambassadors for Jesus Christ, let us conduct ourselves in word and action just as Christ would conduct Himself. Therefore, all that we do, we will do with a total release of our mental and physical abilities and our emotional energies towards our performance, having in mind that Christ is our only audience. Concerning our attitude towards players and fans of the opposing team, we will strive "to love our neighbor as ourselves" and "do unto them as we would have them do unto us."
Our coaches under the leadership of Mr. Clint LittleJim, CHA’s Athletic Director, invest countless hours in our athletes. From memorizing Scripture to responding properly to a referee, sports at CHA are different. This has even been recognized by our opponents and their fans. Every year, God is gracious to provide us with encouragement from an opposing team, fan, or referee who has noticed the difference in Crusader athletics.
Last Monday, CHA hosted its 22nd Annual Crusader Golf Tournament. We had twenty-two sponsors and eighty-eight golfers. The tournament raised almost $42,000 for our athletic department. These funds will go to much-needed items for our student-athletes. We would like to thank everyone who attends a Crusader athletic event. Your example of Christlikeness in the stands is a testimony to all who attend, especially the audience on the other side of the field.
May the Lord continue to be our focus in all that we do at CHA. He alone is worthy of praise. He is the ONE to whom we give our gifts and talents.
Canceled
September 21, 2020
One of the marks of distinction at CHA is our emphasis on the external effects of the gospel in our world, especially in America. On September 17, our nation celebrated its 80th Constitution Day, which is also known as Citizenship Day. Each year, our elementary and secondary students celebrate Constitution Day during a chapel service.
Christian Heritage Academy believes that all history is “His Story.” God’s Providence can be seen throughout mankind and in the development of our nation and founding documents as well as in every subject. Our school is committed to teaching our students from PK-12 grades the principles of liberty. On Tuesday, September 15, Mr. Aaron Ferguson, CHA’s Secondary Dean of History, spoke in chapel regarding the “Cancel Culture” and its threat to liberty. He shared five values of Christianity that the “Cancel Culture” contradicts.
Mr. Ferguson is a CHA Master Teacher and a scholar of our nation’s history. This presentation regarding the “Cancel Culture” movement is informative and contains a powerful reminder of our responsibility as American Christians to propagate the gospel (Matthew 28:18-20). Would you please set aside thirty minutes to view this chapel service and consider sharing it with others that you know? John 9:4 says, “We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.” Let us be found faithful to share the gospel with a lost and dying world before we are canceled.
Name Brand
September 14, 2020
Many may have noticed that CHA has undergone a new branding process. If you have been around Christian Heritage Academy for many years, you may remember the Mayflower, the Crusader on a horse, the Crusader on a shield, and many more which we have used to represent us. What is a brand? A brand is a mark. It communicates ideas and ownership. When people hear the name, Christian Heritage Academy, what do they think? What do we want them to think?
To help communicate with our constituents the values of CHA, the administration and faculty leaders participated in a branding process led by some leadership executives and graphic designers from Kimray, Inc. The process took about eighteen months to complete. The result was more than a new Coat of Arms or Crusader but a branding guide that encapsulates the CHA Way. It speaks to our vision, mission, and core values. Kimray highlighted this process in their May 2020 Red Iron Journal.
The theme for this year’s professional development is Name Brand. As Christians, we wear Christ’s name. Revelations 22:4 states, “They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.” Each morning during teacher training in August, the faculty and staff gathered together to focus on the name of Christ and exalt Him. It is our prayer that everything that is accomplished this year will be for His glory. It is our desire that when others hear the name, Christian Heritage Academy, they think of Him.
“Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!" Psalm 115:1