| Scripture Backs Home Schooling
We believe scripture, portrays education as a natural fruit of well- disciplined family life. Godly parents seeking to follow the Lord can be confident that He has already "given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness" (2 Pet 1:3), including the grace to train our children. I am convinced that if we "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" (Matt. 6:33) then "all these things shall be added," including necessary academic preparation of our children. One of the most frequently asked questions when homeschoolers get together is "What curriculum do you use?" How would Jesus have answered this question? He was the best teacher who ever lived! What was Jesus' curriculum? Our initial response might be that He used the scriptures, but we don't have a single instance of Jesus leading the apostles in a Bible study. What was Jesus' curriculum? Jesus told His students, "Follow Me." In the gospels this is the dominant command. When He called Peter and Andrew (Matt. 4:19; Mark 1:17), Matthew (Levi: Matt. 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27), and Philip (John 1:43), He told each of them "Follow Me." He told the rich young ruler (Matt. 19:21; Mark 10:21; Luke 18:22), the procrastinating disciple (Matt. 8:22; Luke 9:59), and all the disciples (Matt. 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23), "Follow Me." Jesus said His sheep know His voice and "Follow Me" (John 10:27). After His resurrection His exhortation (twice) to Peter was "Follow Me" (John 21:19, 22). His call to anyone wanting to serve Him is to "Follow Me" (John 12:26). He wanted (wants) His FOLLOWERS to be "with" Him (John 17:24). And what is the outcome? We become LIKE whoever we spend our time WITH. Proverbs 13:20 states, "He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed." This works both negatively and positively. On the negative side, Proverbs 12:26 exhorts, "The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray." Similarly, Paul warned (1 Cor. 15:33), "Do not be deceived: 'Evil company corrupts good habits.'" But this also works positively. Jesus said (Matt. 4:19; Mark 1:17), "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." The more time we spend with Jesus, the more we become like Him. homeschooling involves parents directing their children's lives (and therefor, training) by welcoming their observation and help in whatever tasks they themselves are involved in. Rather than "assigning" MEANINGLESS learning activities, the family works together on MEANINGFUL tasks that are productive for their family life. In the process, the children's hearts are knit to the parents, and they acquire the skills and knowledge that are being used. As parents welcome their children's intimate involvement in their work, study, recreation, etc., the children learn to become more LIKE their parents. This is discipleship. The focus isn't primarily on contrived experiences that provide learning opportunities, but more on moment-by-moment faithfulness in the tasks we are called to. Learning is the unsought result, rather than being the goal. When what is sought is the "kingdom of God" the by-product is "all these other things" (Matt. 6:33). Yes, I could get a lot more done without having my children distracting me. But if I want them to learn to be like me, I welcome them into my life. My call is to constantly call their hearts and their eyes (their attention). "My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways" (Prov. 23:26). This is the curriculum we see mandated in Deuteronomy 6:6-9: "And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." |
Co-Op
After my son was not accepted by a Local home school group.. The Lord opened many doors for us this year. This year we were able to belong to a Co-op and my children were studying Logic, Latin, Science, Reading, Art and Physical Education. If you are interested please e-mail us directly. (If you would like to know more about the way they studied you can visit www.triviumpursuit.com). You can also e-mail us with any questions that you may have. | |
Commitment
Please be aware that if you are interested. The year would start in September 2005 and end approx. in May 2006. We expect a commitment because if you join and then leave you will affect all the classes because you will be required to teach. Please contact us as soon as you have an interest. More information will be coming by the end of March 2005. |
Meeting Place
The exact meeting place has not yet been determined. | |
Application
Please send us an e-mail with the following information. Names of: Father, Mother, Children:ages and names of all, Address,Phone Number,E-Mail Address,Special Skills or training and do you agree with our statement of faith?
(E-mail us and ask for our Statement of Faith and we will send it to you.) Send us the e-mail through this link on the bottom right of this page. |
