Paths Over Time
St. Andrews Lutheran School in Park Ridge Illinois celebrated their 100th Anniversary back in 2011. I am proud to be called an alumnus of St. Andrews Lutheran School. The school’s first class entered the doors in the fall of 1911. No, I wasn’t in that class. Part of the 100th Anniversary celebration included a worship service involving the present and former students. Throughout the celebration it was evident that it also included students yet to enroll. My 8th grade graduating class was well represented. 9 out of 21 of us were in attendance. One of my fellow alumni traveled from Arizona to be there. It was great catching up on where God had directed our lives over these now past 48 years. As I sat and visited with my second, fourth, fifth, eighth grade teachers, and principal, I felt a very strong connection to Calvary Lutheran School. God is laying paths for the future through His Word and teachings here and now. During the 100th Anniversary celebration a slideshow presentation was shown that highlighted the decades. I noticed that my parents were in numerous past photographs and publications. I was blessed to have a mother and father willing to sacrifice to send me along with my three siblings to St. Andrews. They not only sent me they involved themselves. Again, this is the same gift that we experience each day at Calvary. We thank and praise God for His leading hand as together we join in this partnership so that when Calvary Lutheran Church and School celebrates our 100th anniversary others may look back on the paths in faith that God has led them on their life journey as His children and say with thanksgiving, “I am blessed to have had this opportunity.” It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that this congregation has and continues to support and uplift this ministry. It is indeed a privilege to open the doors each day welcoming 286 students to hear God’s Word. The partnership between CHURCH – HOME – and SCHOOL is enriched through God’s grace and love. We are privileged each day to shar
