Year-End Campaign

As I write this letter, I stand amazed at all God has done over the past twelve months. A year ago, I wasn’t even part of LCS—but God was already preparing the way and leading me here last December.

It’s been a little bit like “coming home” and all my career experiences were clearly part of God’s plan. Throughout this first year, He has shown up again and again in ways that remind me of His faithfulness to our school and our community.

Last month, I talked to a mother who joined our school family with her son last January. As I send this letter inviting you to support LCS with a year-end gift that will be matched dollar-for-dollar, you might be interested in hearing about the life-changing difference our school has made in her family’s life.

She shared that she had been walking through a difficult season, yet from her very first visit, she felt surrounded by warmth and kindness. From day one when we first met, she always radiated gratitude and enthusiasm for LCS, so I asked what inspired her to choose our school.

“I felt like this school had a warm and welcoming spirit from all of the staff. They didn’t even know me, but they were pleasant, friendly, kind, approachable.” Early on when people learned she was new to the school they were encouraging her and helping in a variety of ways.

The warmth she experienced early on set the tone for what she expected for her son. “The environment and culture are vital to the learning experience,” she told me. “I knew LCS would be a great blessing to my son; I had no idea it would be such a blessing to me.” Through volunteering, she says she’s grateful to “become part of the fabric of the school.” She mentioned LCS “being like a second village”.

During her interview with school board members, she heard the words, “Our Bible-based education is in our DNA. That’s what we do. It’s who we are.”  The infusion of Scripture in every class that is taught. That message confirmed LCS was the right place for her family. “I’m not going anywhere until he graduates!”

Life-changing stories like hers are possible because of partners like you. Your generosity allows more families to experience the blessing of a Christian and Reformed education at Lansing Christian School.

As we approach the end of the year, I invite you to prayerfully consider including LCS in your year-end giving plans. Our Year-End campaign begins now and includes Giving Tuesday (December 2) through the end of 2025. Thanks to generous LCS partners, all gifts will be matched up to $100,000, doubling the impact of all gifts for the kids and their families at LCS now and for years to come.

The truth is and always will be that Christian education matters. It matters not only to our students, our families and our staff, but also matters to our Lansing community.

Thank you for being part of what God is doing here at LCS. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial partnership is making an impact helping more families to experience the blessing of a Christian and Reformed education here at Lansing Christian School. Together, we’re shaping hearts and minds for Christ—and we are deeply grateful for you.

For Him and for His LCS kids,

Randy

Randy Van Beek
Development Director

P.S. Remember every gift will be matched up to $100,000. Does your employer match employee gifts to non-profit organizations like LCS? That’s another way for you to double the impact of your gift. Be sure to have your gift mailed and postmarked before December 31.