This summer, HPBC is partnering with SpringHill Camps to offer an exciting week long day camp experience for kids in our community.  SpringHill will be bringing their awesome activities and kid-friendly staff right here to our campus.

We highly recommend SpringHill Camps!  They are able to share the love of Christ in innovative, fun and relevant ways.  I’m confident that your kids will have a blast and at the same time grow deeper in their relationship with God.

We’d like for you to consider doing three things:

1)     Send your kids to the day camp program this summer at HPBC.  We believe that the Bible based, engaging, and fun activities can play an integral role in your child’s spiritual journey.

2)    Invite your unchurched friends and families.  This is a great way to reach the lost in our city and get them connected to our family. The teaching is presented in a way that makes it engaging and challenging for those outside the church as well.  If you are interested in helping spread the word to your friends and neighbors outside the church, please contact us for more information.  Additional copies of the included flyer will be available at the church and school offices.

3)    Volunteer your time to help make this camp happen.  We need additional volunteer help at different times throughout the week in order to make camp run smoothly.  Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or all day, you can play a role in making this camp happen.

Camp runs from 9:00am-4:00pm, August 12^th – 16^th and is open to all kids in kindergarten to 4^th grade.

Registration, scholarship, and additional information can be found on the SpringHill websites ( http://springhillcamps.com/mi/daycamp/southfield2.aspx)

For additional information, contact Brad McCarthy at bmccarthy@highlandparkbaptist.com or EJ Swanson at eswanson@southfieldchristian.com.

Hope to see your kids here this summer!

“A quarter cup of kindness, a dazzle of courage, a speckle of truth and honesty, blended tastefully with modesty and wisdom, is the  significant difference between a good teacher and a thoughtful educator [who]changed my life forever,” wrote eighth grader Michelle C. about former SCS art teacher Andrea Townsend.

Her essay on “My Personal Michigan Hero” along with the essays of two other students from Southfield Christian School have been named local winners in the 44th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Several thousand eighth grade students from nearly 450 Michigan schools participated in the contest.

The three students, who earned the first, second, and third place awards for our school are eighth graders Michelle C., first; Maya L., second; and Emma P., third. All three received award certificates for their achievement.

“Writing the essay just flowed naturally because I’ve been thinking about writing about her for a long time. I’ve been thinking about [Mrs. Townsend] as a hero a long time,” Michelle said.

Second place winner Maya chose to write about her dad, an inspector for the Detroit Police Department, because ever since she was little he was an inspiration. She writes, “Bravery, courage, aptitude, power, comfort and liveliness all go together when describing my dad.” In her essay, Maya thanks her dad for his courage to face each day positively and for pushing her to be the best she can be.

Emma focuses on her Christian grandparents who were both handicapped since childhood. “You could say that my grandma Sandra and my grandpa Craig are pretty much the same person… my grandma acts as the eyes and my grandpa acts as the legs,” she wrote. “My grandparents are heroes they don’t let anything that happened to them knock them down.”

All three essay writers were honored during the middle school awards ceremony for their accomplishment this month. As the school’s first place winner, Michelle’s name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Her first place essay now advances to the state level competition from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected.

The boys basketball team won the 2013 MHSAA Class “D” State Title, successfully defending their 2012 title. The Eagles finished the season with an overall 23-4 record by winning their final 20 games after starting the season with one of the toughest non-league schedules in the state. Second year head coach Josh Baker and his assistants, John White, Dave Hart, and Clennie Brundidge, have pushed the Eagles into a basketball power by going 48-6 over the past two seasons besides winning two state titles.

This year’s team was led by first team all-state, sophomore point guard Bakari E. who averaged over 20 points per game this season. Junior Lindsey H. IV also earned all-state special mention this season while junior Damarco W. and freshman Marlo B. earned all-conference honors. This young team will return a majority of its players next season already placing them as the favorite for another title run next March.

Did you know that we have two teams ministering in Jamaica this week! They will be blogging all week about their experiences. Pick a blog below or head over to http://missions.southfieldchristian.org to keep in touch.

Recently, our former art teacher, Andrea Townsend, (who suffered a stroke a few years ago) was moved down to Lexington, Kentucky, to be closer to her daughters. Andrea still suffers from paralysis of her right side and an inability to speak. However, one of the huge blessings over the past half year has been the resurrection of Andrea’s art. She has started to draw again with her left hand using pencils, pastels, and markers. She has created small portraits of faces and also has been drawing cats, flowers, and landscapes. Seeing the drawings is an interesting window into her mind—they are quite flowing and expressive. It has been heartwarming to see her sketch book fill with drawings. You can tell that her drawing is bringing her joy! Andrea’s daughter Alana Gillett (Class of 2000) has opened up an online Society6 shop called “Renewed ART by Andrea” that features some of Andrea’s current and pre-stroke artwork. Society6 shops offer a variety of high-quality products that can be made into many different products such as stationery, pillows, iPhone cases, and tote bags. We would love for you to stop by and share this with your friends!

Click here to visit “RenewedART by Andrea”.

If you would like to send a card or note to Mrs. Townsend, here is her new address:

Homestead Nursing & Rehab Center

1608 Versailles Rd.,Room 513

Lexington, KY 40504-2499

The Southfield Christian Athletics Department has a new home! Thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated Athletics Booster Club, all of our athletics information will now be concentrated on www.SCSAthletics.com   Click to Enjoy detailed stats, scores, schedules, photos, news, video, and opportunities to get involved with our athletics.

 If you have any questions or comments, or if you are interested in advertising on the SCSAthletics.com page, please contact Brian Meagher at bmeagher@southfieldchristian.org.

Southfield Christian School, a ministry of Highland Park Baptist Church in Southfield, Michigan, is a college-preparatory, PK-12, educational community committed to pursuing excellence for the glory of God. As such, we believe in adherence to an absolute standard, which we find revealed in the Bible. We are committed to truth and truthfulness, and to the development of Christian character.

As one of Michigan’s premier private christian schools, SCS is committed to educational excellence for students in Pre-school, elementary school, middle school and high school. Our school, located in the southfield / birmingham area is centrally located and easily accessible from i-696. For more information about admissions to this Christ-centered private school, visit www.southfieldchristian.org/admissions/.

Enjoy a Soulful kickoff to the Christmas season with our Soulful Christmas dinner on Friday, November 30. You’ll enjoy a sumptuous feast prepared by Chef Dewayne Brown and his wonderful crew along with dinner music from the SCS Echoes. Doors open at 5:30 and dinner is served at 6:00. After the dinner, join us for a free concert featuring our 6th, 7-8th, and high school bands. Discounted tickets may be purchased in the Administrative Office from 8:30-3:30 p.m. or by calling Joy Holecek at 248-596-1858. Feel free to share the flyer with friends and family. Proceeds from the dinner benefit our spring high school music tour outreach trip.

Did you know …

• An estimated 30% of Christian students depart from their faith once
• they go to college.
• 91% do not believe in absolute truth.
• 96% do not believe that the Bible is without error.
• 63% do not believe that Jesus is the Son of the one true God.

Building a solid foundation of faith in our students requires deep biblical teaching, individual discipleship and personal application. Southfield Christian School believes that a quality Christian education is as important today as it was when we first started over 42 years ago.

Southfield Christian School will be hosting a “Discover Us” Open House on Sunday, November 11th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. This Open House is for parents and prospective students who want to investigate SCS for possible enrollment in the future.  Current families are encouraged to invite guest. Invitations and brochures are available in the admissions office. If you would like some sent home with your child, please contact Debbie Collins at 248.357.3660 ext. 258.

On Thursday, August 23, the worship center of Highland Park Baptist Church was filled with SCS families who gathered for an All Family Worship. The pews were filled with laughing children and parents visiting with one another. Then Dr. Baldwin welcomed everyone, shared a few announcements and introduced Derrick Jackson and the worship band comprised of all SCS alumni, including teacher, Katie Reichard.

For the next 15 minutes Derrick led the audience in songs of worship and praise to the Lord. Voices were blended together and hands were raised as we praised the Lord with one voice.
Following the time of praise, SCS Chaplain, EJ Swanson, called our attention to scripture and instructed the families on how to pray effectively for the school and one another. Then everyone in the worship center gathered in small groups to do just that—pray. It was a sweet time as the presence of the Holy Spirit united over 500 people. The fellowship that followed was sweet. What a great way to start a new school year!