Lord, I thank you for this wonderful school that has blessed so many families over the past 36 years. Thank you for all of the individuals that volunteer their time and efforts to make our school the success and shining light of Christ that it is today. 

Please continue to bless the members and the staff of the school.  Give us wisdom to continue to raise our kids in a school that first glorifies you, Father, and secondly gives families an amazing opportunity to school their children in a way that they seem fit.  Provide every parent with the reflection, strength, wisdom, and anticipation for the end of the school year and for the beginning of the next school year.  

For our leaders, bless them to continue to strive for excellence in Your name alone.  Allow challenges that arise to be handled biblically and with the same grace that Christ offers us all. Bless the school to continue to prosper in reaching students, parents, grandparents, family members, and community members for Christ’s glory. 

For our teachers and parents, bless them all to hold true to their calling and conviction to raise their children with Christian values in a homeschooling atmosphere.  When the curriculum gets more challenging, as their kids' willingness starts to fade, as their strength as a volunteer gets pulled further than anticipated, Lord, provide them with Your strength, Your wisdom, and Your perseverance to continue on knowing that You are being honored with their talents and actions. Fill them with your supernatural strength b peace.

For our students, bless each and every one of them to draw near to You and come to a personal knowledge of Christ as their Savior.  Bless each student to value Christ’s sacrifice for each of them. Allow them to retain the curriculum in the school year and to also understand the importance of being a lifelong learner.  Lord, please honor each parents prayer that their children draw near to you for all the days of their lives. 

Thank you God for the blessings you have poured out over Heritage, the parents, and the students this year.  I thank you for the sacrifices everyone has had to make in their lives to further entrust their children's future towards an education that honors, serves, and glorifies God.  Thank you Lord! I pray this in Christ's name alone. 

Amen.

by Jake Womack, HCS School Board Chairman