CALLING CARDS FROM THE DISTRICT MODERATOR

As the school bells ring and hallways fill with footsteps, we enter a season of fresh beginnings. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, or supporter of education, this time of year invites us to reflect on the deeper purpose behind learning. In this special edition, we explore how faith and education walk hand in hand and how this school year can be a powerful opportunity for growth, impact, and spiritual renewal.

The start of a new school year is more than sharpened pencils and new schedules; it’s a divine invitation to rediscover purpose. Proverbs 1:7 reminds us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” As students return to their desks, let us remember that true wisdom begins with reverence. Let’s pray for our children to grow not only in knowledge but in character. Let’s support our educators as they shape minds and hearts. And let’s embrace this season with joy, knowing that God is present in every classroom, every challenge, and every triumph. 

Education isn’t just academic; it’s spiritual. Every school is a mission field, and every student is a light bearer. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” This year let’s equip our children with more than supplies; let’s send them out with courage, kindness, and conviction. Encourage students to be peacemakers, truth-tellers, and friends to the lonely. Support teachers as shepherds of both intellect and soul. And let us, as a community, pray fervently for God’s presence to transform every hallway into holy ground. 

As we step into this new academic year, let’s do so with faith, hope, and love. Whether you’re packing lunches, grading papers, or cheering from the sidelines, your role matters. Together, let’s make this school year one of spiritual growth, academic excellence, and Christ-centered community. 

Bill Williams, district moderator