In 1959, Charles Malik, Lebanon's ambassador to the U.N., made these remarks in an address he delivered: "The good in the United States would never have come into being without the blessing and power of Jesus Christ...The irrefutable truth is that the soul of America is, at its best and highest, Christian." The past fifty years we have seen a vast decline as a Chritian nation. This school year, emphasis is being given to imparting to students the significance of God and His Word in the rich story of America's history. Our goal is that every student will learn to cherish and rely on the Bible as did those early American patriots who formed the foundation of our great country. Unquestionably, God's Word and America's heritage are inseparable. President Ronald Reagan said, "Inside the Bible's pages lie the answers to all the problems mankind has ever known. I hope Americans will read and study the Bible." Indeed, today there are many problems, but God's Word has the answers. Our hearts have been touched and challenged this year by the testimonies of several students in our chapel services who have told how Jesus Christ and His Word have been the answer in difficult times they have experienced and are still experiencing. Pray with me that God's Word will truly be the bulwark of E.C.S.
2010-2011 Florida Christian Conference State Basketball Champions
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2011 N.A.C.A. ALL AMERICAN
Senior, Jahnna Walker
Student Spotlight DREW'S STORY
Eighteen months ago, Drew Stockton, a strapping 185 pound, sixteen year old, now a junior at Eastland Christian School, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Surgery to remove the cancerous mass involved removal of four ribs. Many rounds of chemotherapy followed, causing Drew to lose his hair. Recipient of a Disney Foundation Wish, Drew requested a cruise to the Bahamas with his family who had "been there" for him during this trying time. Although the cancer was arrested, removal of the ribs resulted in a continuing decrease in Drew's stature. To avoid further deterioration of the spine, a lengthy spine surgery with an incision extending from his neck to the hip was performed, October 16. A period of intense pain was experienced for many days. His recovery period of one month will soon end, and Drew will be returning to school. He anticipates being able to play sports again. A remarkable, determined young man, Drew has maintained a strong faith and dependence on the Lord through it all. Truly, Drew demonstrates the words in 1 Timothy 4:12, "...be thou an example of the believers."
