Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 In The Odyssey , xenia, or Greek hospitality, was the sacred code of generosity and respect shown between a host and a guest, especially toward strangers or travelers. In the ancient Greek world, travel was dangerous. There were no hotels or restaurants the way we have today. Travelers depended on the kindness of strangers. Hosts were expected to welcome visitors, offer food, shelter, and gifts before asking their identity, while guests

Presented by Lower and Primary Schools, Grades PreK-2 God presides over the destinies of nations and raises up individuals to fulfill His plan. The name Christopher means Christ Bearer.  Christopher Columbus was born in 1451; just one year after Johannes Gutenberg invented the moveable type printing press. By this time Bibles were becoming more available across Europe. His ability to read the scriptures in his own language increased the power of the Holy Spirit in His life. H

Presented by Grammar School, Grades 3-4 We are reading Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. The author loved animals and thought they were special. In the chapters we are reading, Charlotte shows us friendship, kindness, and helping others. The book is about a kind spider named Charlotte who loved her friend Wilbur, a little pig. When Wilbur was scared, Charlotte used her special gift of spinning webs to show everyone how amazing he was. She thought of others before herself. Her f

Presented by Middle School, Grades 5-6 On March 4, 1791 John Adams took office as the second president of the United States of America. This was monumental, as a peaceful transfer of power from one man to another. On February 17, 1801, 225 years ago today, Thomas Jefferson was elected the 3rd president of the United States. This election would bring the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another in the United States. The campaign for the presidency t

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. Did you know that by the time Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States, he had already worked as a farm hand, a rail splitter, a store clerk and shop assistant known for making exact change, a flatboatman on the Mississippi River, the postmaster of New Salem, Illinois, a self-trained land surveyor, a militia member, and a state legislator- even withou

Presented by Lower and Primary Schools, Grades JrK-2 "He hath made all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth." - Acts 16:26 The Native Americans were living in this land long before the colonists arrived. When Christopher Columbus came, he thought he had reached the Indies and he called the Native Americans "Indians." Different tribes have lived in certain areas of North America. The Pueblo, Navajo and Apache lived in the Southwest. In the Southeast lived the Chic

Presented by Grammar School, Grades 3-4 In January 1643, Isaac Newton was born in Lincolnshire England. He was a scientist who studied God’s creation. Seeing an apple fall helped him think more deeply and ask the question, “Why do things move the way they do?” Simple observations helped Newton discover big ideas. Newton wondered if heavy things fall faster than light things. Newton worked for

Presented by Middle School, Grades 5-6 In 1016 Danish king Canute the Great became sole ruler of England. He would eventually add Norway and parts of Sweden to his vast North Sea empire. We would like to share a story about Canute as told by historian and author John H. Haaren. “[Canute] ruled wisely. He determined to make his Anglo-Saxon subjects forget that he was a foreign conqueror. To show his confidence in them he sent back to Denmark the army he had brought over the se

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 Edmund Burke was born on January 12, 1729. An 18th-century British statesman and philosopher, Burke believed that people grow through tradition, wisdom, and virtue—not by inventing everything on their own. In Reflections on the Revolution in France, he warned that it is dangerous for individuals to rely only on their own ideas. He wrote, “We are afraid to put men to live and trade each on his own private stock of reason” (Burke 76). Acco

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 On December 5th, 1623 the first copies of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the collected works that preserved the plays we still treasure today were available for purchase. Without the First Folio, many of Shakespeare’s masterpieces would have been lost forever. Friends and fellow actors gathered his words, protected them, and released them into the world so future generations could hear truth, beauty, conflict, redemption, and grace through s

Presented by Grammar School, Grades 3-4 A long time ago in England, everyone was expected to go to the same church. The king was the leader of both the country and the church, and he decided how people should worship.  But some people, later called the Pilgrims, believed that worship should come from their hearts and the Bible, not from the king’s rules. They wanted to pray, sing, and teach their children in ways that followed God’s Word. In September 1620, over 400 years ago

Presented by Middle School, Grades 5-6 On Thursday, November 6th, Belmont students came together to celebrate Veterans' Day with a special devotional. The middle school shared the following historical thought: Veterans Day reminds us to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served in our nation's armed forces. Their commitment to protecting freedom is a powerful example of selfless service. As we reflect today, may we be inspired to live with gratitude and purpose

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 Reformation Day, celebrated on October 31st, marks the day in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. That act sparked the Protestant Reformation — a movement that reshaped Christianity by calling the Church back to the truths found in Scripture. Out of this movement came five core principles known as the Five Solas, from the Latin word “sola,” meaning “alone.” These statements summarize th

Presented by Lower and Primary Schools, Grades JrK-2 Have you ever wondered how the world was formed, how the sun rises and sets each day, or why the seasons change?  Do you wonder what causes events in the natural world such as earthquakes, storms and fires? Today science gives us answers to many of these questions.  Many years ago people had not discovered much of the knowledge that we rely on today, so they created tales, or myths, to explain how and why different events h

Presented by Grammar School, Grades 3-4 Most of us have seen a picture of the Statue of Liberty. She is a big robed statue holding a...

Presented by Middle School, Grades 5-6 In the year 382 Pope Damascus I asked St. Jerome to make an official translation of the Gospels...

Last Saturday, we had the privilege of helping the church roll out new grass around the playground. We are very grateful for those who...

Presented by Upper School, Grades 7-12 The Hobbit  is a tale of adventure, courage, and transformation. The timeless words of the Lord's...

by Jared Carman Head of School In 1787 we were a new country, tapping in to old ideas, like democracy and a republican form of...

Presented by Upper Prep, Grades 7-8 On May 8, 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio at 3pm that the...