A glimpse into EC high school staff

Eastern Christian School is an organization, but it is also a community: a community of individuals who are fellow sojourners in faith. Last month, Eastern Christian High School experienced a powerful move of the Lord during its chapel time as several staff members shared their faith stories. We hope that these staff testimonies and this…

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. How quickly, in my naivety, I used to skim over that passage! At first glance this sounds so simple. If you have been a Christian for any length of time though you know…

Fall 2022 League and County Honors Cross Country:  All-League Selections First Team: Alex Culp  All-County Selections First Team: Alex Culp Honorable Mention: Cade Sippel, Peter Visser Girls Tennis:  All-League Selections First Team: Katherine Kim, Katherine Marshall, Jamie Kim Second Team: Juliana Hopeck Honorable Mention: Laurel Vander Pyl All-County Selections Second Team: Katherine Kim  Honorable Mention:…

In August 2017, the Eastern Christian School community lost an icon. A much beloved educator, Paul Beverly’s ECHS teaching career had spanned 33 years. This November, after a generous donation in his name from Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, Eastern Christian School has set up the Paul Beverly Project Hope Scholarship Fund. This scholarship money will…

It was a quick conversation, but one I still remember: A family declared to my family that they would never consider Eastern Christian School because they couldn’t afford it. Shortly after making this declaration in our church parking lot, the couple got into a new luxury vehicle and drove away. Although this example is extreme,…

As a parent, envisioning your child's future will always be a part of you. Your mind is filled with high hopes about their next steps, and you're longing for them to grow continuously in their God-given gifts. As high school approaches, you're searching for a school that will give your teen a fulfilling experience while…

Last spring, I did something that I never thought I would do: I spoke in chapel. This was something that I had thought about for a long time. I always admired the people who would go up on stage in front of the whole school and share their testimonies. However, I could never see myself…

As a Christian high school social studies teacher with 26 years of experience, I have witnessed notable changes in the stress and anxiety levels of teenagers and have wondered why pressures on students are distinctly higher than in my generation. While pursuing a master’s degree in education from Dordt University, I chose to focus my…

Despite soggy ground conditions that required rescheduling of our Varsity soccer games, the rest of the HomEComing events happened as planned. More than 650 attendees participated on a gorgeous Saturday, powered by a team of 75 volunteers.  Highlights from the more competitive elements of the weekend included fans cheering on the boys middle school team…