Letter from the Board...Update on progress related to property loss due to the fire in September 2020. See below for donation options.
January 8, 2021
Dear Harvest Christian School Supporter,
The school board of Harvest Christian School prays that you have had a Christmas focused on the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and are looking forward to His working in 2021. He has been opening and closing doors for us through the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting staff and students, and answering prayers about safety and direction.
As so many of you know, our elementary building (The Depot) burned 5 days before the scheduled start of the 2020-2021 school year. Even though the year was already challenged by COVID-19 restrictions, our God knew His plans for Harvest Christian School. He provided the opportunity to begin elementary grade level classes at the Evangelical Free Church in Sandstone. Classes have been held face-to-face throughout the fall semester. We are grateful for the support not only from this church, but others that have helped to make the start of our school year successful.
With much prayer, and diligent evaluation of the options to replace our elementary space, God has also shown Himself in control of providing the solution we have earnestly sought for many years.
Harvest Christian School has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the former Gateway Clinic near the I-35 interstate exchange in Sandstone. In comparison to rebuilding the Depot’s four (4) classrooms, this acquisition will allow us a total of 13,000 square feet. Remodeling this building will provide bigger classrooms and include all grades (PreK-12th grade) in one building for less cost than modular, stick-built, or steel construction of a much smaller space at our existing site. We also like the location for future growth opportunities and for accessibility just off the interstate.
Our settlement from the insurance company bolstered our Capital Campaign Fund to just over $200,000; however, the fund does not currently cover moving to a much larger and newer facility. Purchase cost and remodeling are estimated to be approximately $650,000.
Many have been waiting with us to see how the Lord would provide, and we are encouraged to give you this update with the request to prayerfully consider how you could come along side of us to raise the balance of funds needed to start the 2021-2022 school year. We hope to do so with as much of this project paid for as He provides. Many of you have already generously participated, and we thank you so much for starting this project with us. Many have asked us to let them know these specific details so they can respond knowing that they are investing in God’s initiatives at Harvest. I am asking you to become invested in the future of Harvest Christian School and to become engaged in our Capital Campaign. Please join in our excitement of what God has in store for us and the positive impact a Christian education will have in the community.
Our future plans will include prayerful consideration of the timing of the sale of our current location and how best to use those proceeds. We will certainly keep you current with that progress as well.
Jeremiah 9:23 and 24 reads…
23This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. 24But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.…
We want to boast that we know the Lord, and He knows us and has His eye on Harvest Christian School as we teach a Biblical worldview.
Would you prayerfully consider joining us in our mission of providing Christian Education in East Central Minnesota? Your prayers and support are instrumental in helping us to complete this exciting new chapter in the history of Harvest Christian School.
God Bless Your New Year,
Scott Swanson (Chair) and the Harvest Christian School Board
Donations and/or inquiries can be sent to:
Harvest Christian School
PO Box 646
Sandstone, MN 55072
harvestcs@scicable.com
(320)245-5330
Dear Harvest Christian School Supporter,
The school board of Harvest Christian School prays that you have had a Christmas focused on the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and are looking forward to His working in 2021. He has been opening and closing doors for us through the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting staff and students, and answering prayers about safety and direction.
As so many of you know, our elementary building (The Depot) burned 5 days before the scheduled start of the 2020-2021 school year. Even though the year was already challenged by COVID-19 restrictions, our God knew His plans for Harvest Christian School. He provided the opportunity to begin elementary grade level classes at the Evangelical Free Church in Sandstone. Classes have been held face-to-face throughout the fall semester. We are grateful for the support not only from this church, but others that have helped to make the start of our school year successful.
With much prayer, and diligent evaluation of the options to replace our elementary space, God has also shown Himself in control of providing the solution we have earnestly sought for many years.
Harvest Christian School has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the former Gateway Clinic near the I-35 interstate exchange in Sandstone. In comparison to rebuilding the Depot’s four (4) classrooms, this acquisition will allow us a total of 13,000 square feet. Remodeling this building will provide bigger classrooms and include all grades (PreK-12th grade) in one building for less cost than modular, stick-built, or steel construction of a much smaller space at our existing site. We also like the location for future growth opportunities and for accessibility just off the interstate.
Our settlement from the insurance company bolstered our Capital Campaign Fund to just over $200,000; however, the fund does not currently cover moving to a much larger and newer facility. Purchase cost and remodeling are estimated to be approximately $650,000.
Many have been waiting with us to see how the Lord would provide, and we are encouraged to give you this update with the request to prayerfully consider how you could come along side of us to raise the balance of funds needed to start the 2021-2022 school year. We hope to do so with as much of this project paid for as He provides. Many of you have already generously participated, and we thank you so much for starting this project with us. Many have asked us to let them know these specific details so they can respond knowing that they are investing in God’s initiatives at Harvest. I am asking you to become invested in the future of Harvest Christian School and to become engaged in our Capital Campaign. Please join in our excitement of what God has in store for us and the positive impact a Christian education will have in the community.
Our future plans will include prayerful consideration of the timing of the sale of our current location and how best to use those proceeds. We will certainly keep you current with that progress as well.
Jeremiah 9:23 and 24 reads…
23This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. 24But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.…
We want to boast that we know the Lord, and He knows us and has His eye on Harvest Christian School as we teach a Biblical worldview.
Would you prayerfully consider joining us in our mission of providing Christian Education in East Central Minnesota? Your prayers and support are instrumental in helping us to complete this exciting new chapter in the history of Harvest Christian School.
God Bless Your New Year,
Scott Swanson (Chair) and the Harvest Christian School Board
Donations and/or inquiries can be sent to:
Harvest Christian School
PO Box 646
Sandstone, MN 55072
harvestcs@scicable.com
(320)245-5330
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Without you, we wouldn't exist. Donations and fundraising help keep tuition costs low and a quality Christian Education in the financial reach of more families in East Central Minnesota. It is so important that we train this generation to prepare for what the Bible tells us will happen, and we would appreciate your investment that will generate eternal dividends in the lives of our students. Would you prayerfully consider a gift to Harvest Christian School? Our annual budget relies on the generous support of past students and families as well as those who see and understand the need for a Quality Christian Education in East Central Minnesota. We can assure you that we are focused on teaching a biblical world view to our students, as well as advancing them academically, and your partnership with us is critical to the work being done in their lives.
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