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CSAGHNewsChristian School Association of Greater HarrisburgNOV 2018

I recently joined

colleagues from other Christian

schools for a day of meetings

with senators,

representatives, and

Department of Education

officials in

Washington, D.C. If you’ve been to our nation’s capital,

you know that it’s often easier (and quicker!) to walk from office to office rather than

navigate city traffic. As I walked the bustling

sidewalks and legislative hallways of D.C., I was reminded of our spiritual development

theme for this year.

In this new academic year we are focusing

on 1 John 2:6: “Whoever abides in God

ought to walk in the same manner in which He walked.” The second part of our theme

verse—“walk in the same manner”—is impossible if students are not first abiding in

Jesus Christ. They must know the person of

Jesus before they can walk as He walks. At our schools, the Bible is integrated into the

classroom every day: from verse study and memorization, to weekly chapels for all

students, to corporate and private prayer

times, to mentoring relationships with mature believers, to behavioral expectations

and discipline practices.

Once a student is abiding in Jesus, they are

prepared to walk as Jesus walked. When

they understand the character of God and are studying His Word, they are able to walk

in His ways. We are always pointing our students to a deeper understanding of and

steadfast commitment to God’s Word as well

as knowledge and discernment of current

culture. We are teaching our students to be

in the world but not of the world.

The ultimate outcome of students walking with Jesus—as learned in their homes,

churches, and in our schools—should be an understanding of their times through the

lens of God’s Word and the wisdom and skill

to act on it. Throughout the year we will focus on various qualities of our walk with

Jesus. Students will hear messages about walking in love, grace, knowledge, humility,

and kindness, for example.

Please join me in encouraging our children

to “walk in the same manner” as Jesus. You

might consider using similar language at home as you talk through situations. Ask

your kids about their personal “walk” with Jesus and how what they’re learning in the

classroom is shaping their worldview. Ask

them how their “walk” is shaping them into the person God designed them to be. And,

encourage them to always walk in a manner “worthy of their calling (Ephesians 4:1).”

We are grateful for your partnership!

In His Service,

Phil Puleo, MBA

CSAGH Superintendent

From the Superintendent:

Superintendent Phil

Puleo joined other

school leaders with

ACSI (Association of

Christian Schools

International) for a day of

lobbying in Washington,

D.C. about issues that

matter to Christian

education. The

participants had an

audience with Betsy

DeVos, Secretary of the

Department of Education,

as well as several

influential members of

Congress.

“Whoever abides in God ought to walk in the same

manner in which He walked.”

—1 John 2:6

Angela Campbell, Ph.D., was elected President of the CSAGH Board in July, beginning a new chapter with an organization she has served since

her children enrolled at Harrisburg Christian School 11 years ago.

Dr. Angela Campbell is a professor and counselor at Harrisburg Area

Community College (HACC) and has three daughters who graduated from HCS—Macaela, Raquel, and Brianna. Reflecting on their education,

Angela is most grateful for the family-like atmosphere at the school and appreciates the many different opportunities her daughters had there.

She is thankful for the way HCS then - and CSAGH schools now - equip

students to express and defend their faith.

Dr. Campbell has been at HACC since 2001, serving in various teaching and counseling roles and leadership positions. She has her Ph.D. in

Behavioral Psychology from Western Michigan University where she was

assistant director of the MLK Program. Prior to her family's move to Harrisburg, Angela worked at Baker College, St. Philip's College and Palo

Alto College. Balancing career along with her cherished role of wife and mother, Angela is a published author and podcast host, offering hope and

encouragement for common life challenges in relationships, health and

business.

Stepping into the role of President after years of serving on the CSAGH Board, Dr. Campbell is prioritizing prayer. “I believe that CSAGH is on the

heart of God, she says, and “prayer is the strongest weapon we have to

advance the kingdom.”

If you would like to introduce your family to Dr. Campbell, feel free to send her a message at amcampbell6633@gmail.com.

Meet the Board Executive Team

Dr. Rob Pepper, Vice President

Rob and his wife, Kristin, have three children

Colby (WSCA graduate), Micah (WSCA

graduate) and Aubrey (10th Grade). Rob

served on the WSCA Board, was acting

Director of Educational Programs, was Chair of

the WSCA Foundation, and is currently co-

chair of the CSAGH Foundational Documents

Committee. Rob is Assistant Provost and Dean

of the School of Graduate Studies at Messiah

College and attends West Shore Evangelical

Free Church with his family.

Stephanie Matsko, Treasurer

Stephanie and her husband, Bob, have three

children, two are HCS alumni and Isaac, a

senior this year. Stephanie has served on the

HCS Board for 6 years and as Treasurer for 1

year. Stephanie is a Senior Accountant &

Special Project Coordinator for TransCore ITS,

LLC. She and her family attend Christian Life

Assembly.

Brandon Moist, Secretary

Brandon and his wife, Samantha, have three

children Eva, (4th Grade), Aslan (1st Grade)

and Olive (infant). Brandon serves on HCS’

Advancement Advisory Council and is the

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for

DiamondBack Covers. Brandon and his family

attend Life Center.

Newly Elected Board President

Prioritizes Prayer

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Angela Campbell pictured with her family, from left to right: rMacaela, Angela, Rodson, Brianna and Raquel

Reflecting on her new role as CSAGH Board President, Dr. Campbell said:

"This is a season of change for CSAGH. Change is not

always easy. Prayer is necessary.”

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R .A . C . E .CSAGH

Running to Advance Christian Education

On October 11, students at Harrisburg Christian and West Shore

Christian Academy participated in R.A.C.E., our renamed Race for

Education. The renaming of this event reflects its purpose- to Run

to Advance Christian Education. Students solicited donations

from family, friends, and businesses and then ran as many laps as

they could, all for the goal of raising funds to support academic

programs, financial aid, and so many other elements of their

Christian education.

Thank you to everyone who identified potential donors for their

students and for all who volunteered their time to prepare

R.A.C.E. packets, recruit sponsors, and orchestrate the actual day.

It was a great day for Christian education in central PA!

Fine Arts are in integral part of a student’s experience,

and we are pleased to be able to offer our students many opportunities to hone their artistic, musical, and

drama skills. Below is a list of events for this academic

year; we hope you will put these on your calendar and come see our students shine!

NOVEMBER 2018 Nov. 29-Dec. 1 “White Christmas,” performed by

WSCA students at Grace Pollock Center, Camp Hill

DECEMBER 2018 Dec. 11 Elementary Christmas Concert, HCS, 7 PM

Dec. 13 Middle School/High School Christmas

Concert, HCS, 7 PM Dec. 17 Upper School Christmas Concert, WSCA,

6:30 PM Dec. 20 Lower School Christmas Concert, WSCA,

6:30 PM

MARCH 2019 March 14-16 “Beauty & the Beast,” performed by

HCS students at HCS

APRIL 2019 April 9 Elementary Spring Concert, HCS, 7 PM

MAY 2019 May 9 Middle School/High School Spring

Concert, HCS, 7 PM

May 9 Lower School Spring Concert and Art Show, WSCA, 6:30 PM

May 10 Music in the Parks, HCS May 14 Upper School Spring Concert and Art

Show, WSCA, 6:30 PM

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FINE ARTS

Here’s how to make a

difference and provide the gift

of Christian Education:

1.

QUALIFICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PA STATE TAX

DOLLARS AND FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.

Change the lives of local school children by taking advantage of a Pennsylvania program that

allows a 90% state tax-credit for your contribution and a deduction on your federal tax return.

It was empowering to

be able to direct our PA

tax dollars to

Harrisburg Christian so

more children can have

the opportunity to

experience Christian

Education instead of

having our hard-

earned money go to

the state government.

- HCS Alum and Elementary Family

Complete the 1-page form

2. 3.Send in your tax-

credited contribution

Receive a 90% state tax credit and a

federal tax deduction

IRS

$

To make participation easy, Harrisburg Christian School and West Shore Christian Academy established a Special Purpose Entity with the Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund (CPSF).

Learn more about this PA program and download the application at csagh.org/TaxCredits

Households who pay $3,500 or more in PA state taxes

A $3,500 minimum donation

2-year giving commitment

Have questions? We have answers. Jen Beittel | Director of Advancement 717.545.3728 | jennifer.beittel@csagh.org

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