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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Honor (noun): “the respect, esteem, or deference paid to, or received by, a person in consideration of that individual’s character, worth, or position” britannica.com/topic/honour   “Render therefore to all their due… honor to whom honor.” - Romans 13:7 (NKJV)</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Gary’s session was followed by an interesting interview between himself and Joel. Using question and answer format, they explained our newly introduced Family Heritage Honors Courses.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - In March of this year, Joel notified us that he had applied for a job with the Idaho Family Policy Center in Boise, and that their family would be moving to Idaho in June.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025 were held at the Wellspring campus on May 31st. Of this year’s 6 graduates, 3 were able to attend in person. These brief excerpts from their testimonies encourage us that as they follow the Lord into the next chapters of their lives, the Class of 2025 may well receive the promises that come with honoring their parents:</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - With the Fischers leaving for Idaho just two days afterward, the 2025 Family Heritage Expo served double duty as a grand student project show and a fabulous farewell party!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Yes, at his very last Expo, we finally fulfilled Joel’s longtime dream of getting repeatedly dumped into a tub of water by gleeful students.</image:title>
      <image:caption>In addition to the dunk tank surprise, WCFS presented Joel with a farewell and thank you gift, and recorded messages from many of the attendees to turn into a video compilation for the Fischer family.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - This year’s showing of projects, presentations and products to sell was an inspiring showcase of careful work and persistent effort, and it was a delight to honor so many of students with blue ribbons and ‘Grand’ and ‘Reserve’ champion awards!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Some of the students brought games as their Expo submissions, which you could play for a fee, and help support a good cause!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - If the Expo was our most enjoyable event of the year, the August Family Leadership Conference was by far our most stretching.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Jesus, as always, lovingly and precisely provided for our every need. Incredible volunteers of all ages stepped in to plan and run sessions, help prepare and serve our three school-sponsored meals, host the ladies’ tea, assist with the children’s lessons, tend the nursery, man the tech booth, and pitch in with cleanup.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - The 2025 conference theme was Connection. Thursday evening’s Interactive Bible Story demonstrated how Sampson’s connection to God was the source of his strength. In Friday’s hands-on project called “Mission Geo-Connect”, families formed connections to other countries by researching them, presenting their findings, and praying for their chosen nations. In his keynote addresses, Gary reminded parents that they are their children’s first connection to Faith.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - We were honored to have Karen Schott lead the devotional during Saturday afternoon’s ladies’ tea, where she reminded us of our connection with our Heavenly Father, and how when we delight ourselves in Him, He gives us our heart’s desires.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Little did the 2024-2025 Student Council know that not only were they to be the last council to benefit from the aid of veteran WCFS Student Council Staff Liaison, Joel Fischer, but also that their president, Truth Shell, would move to Asia during his last months in office!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Despite the lack of foreknowledge, the council rapidly learned to honor the requirements of communicating across time zones, and over the course of the school year did an excellent job collaborating with our Liaison and their officers to organize an ice-skating trip, host a movie night fundraiser, support the Senior Class with graduation preparations, sell ice cream at the Expo, and carry on the tradition of sub sales at our Conferences.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Honor one as you would one thousand… That was Mr. Cox’s mindset this year, when a single student attended our annual ‘Legislative Day’ trip to Annapolis.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Though not part of Family Heritage Matters’ Legislative Internship program, this sole student and his mother were avidly interested in the tour of the Maryland capital and made the most of the honor of sitting in on the Maryland General Assembly’s deliberation sessions.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - From an awe-inspiring visit to the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center, to knocking over pins at a bowling alley, to a ride on a C&amp;O Canal boat in Williamsport, to a tour of the Monocacy National Battlefield, WCFS students got to attend many fun field trips last winter and this spring!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - At the first workshop of the 25-26 school year, on September 24th, our nation and the world were still vibrating from the shock of Charlie Kirk’s murder. That tragedy, among other things, helped inspire our topic for this year’s workshops, ‘Raising Christian Patriots’.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - This year, Wellspring welcomed 7+ new directly enrolled families, as well the many more who enrolled through our Heritage Education License Program (HELP).</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - Cecilia is a literal answer to Gary’s prayer for a new staff person located in Sabillasville! She and her husband, Luke, and their four daughters live just up the road from our office. She is assisting with our affiliate records. (The Sayres welcomed their 4th child, Matilda, this past fall.)</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2025: Honoring God’s Design - This year was one of our busiest and most change-filled in recent memory.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Amid the chaos, God, as always, proved Himself faithful. He provided for every need and answered our countless prayers. He protected multiple members of our staff from near-death experiences and gave us gifts we had not even thought to ask for.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2025! - Joseph Foerster</image:title>
      <image:caption>Good afternoon, my name is Joseph Foerster. Firstly, I’d like to thank my mom and dad for always being there to help me no matter the situation. They have been a major reason for my success in my high school journey, and for that, I’ll be forever grateful. Next, I’d like to thank my older brother, Christian, for always being an inspiration and providing his insights whenever I needed help with things. I’d also like to thank Susie for her understanding and guidance.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2025! - Clark Hill</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hello everyone, my name is Clark Hill. I’m 16 years old and incredibly excited to be graduating this year. I want to start by giving thanks to my parents Patrick and Jessica Hill. Thank you for always encouraging me to follow my dreams and teaching me the value of dedication and perseverance.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2025! - Lyte Shell</image:title>
      <image:caption>In the beginning God created… Why? That’s a question long debated. I certainly don’t have the whole answer. What did He create? Well, 6,000 years after the beginning described in Genesis he orchestrated my beginning in a happy home in China. He had a purpose for another human. But what exactly was I supposed to be doing? Umm… I still have more questions than answers, but I had the basics; I was supposed to play, learn, and grow. One day I heard my sisters sounding out spelling words. Eager to start learning, and considering that easy enough, I piped up, “S. A. T.: oil!” I still struggle with spelling.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2025! - Matthew Skiles</image:title>
      <image:caption>To be completely honest I have never been a fan of school. And it is mainly because of my learning disability. But Mom always made me stick with it, which I appreciate now. And we did have some fun, especially on the field trips. Dad took me to the local quarry and Mom took us to a sheep farm, which gave me some good memories. God helped me get through my classes and taught me to stick with it till the end. I’ll be pursuing a career in the Baltimore County Fire Department in the future. Right now I’m volunteering at Lansdowne Volunteer Fire Department Station 36 in Halethorpe Maryland. Being a volunteer will give me experience before entering the career side of the fire department.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2025! - Abraham Simon</image:title>
      <image:caption>Praise the Lord, everyone. My name is Abraham Simon. As I close this chapter of my life, I would like to express my immense gratitude to the Lord for His wisdom and guidance, which He graciously bestowed upon me. His continuous faithfulness and ever-present help are the reasons I am here today, having accomplished this very important milestone. As we are all aware, God knows the end from the beginning, which is why I am certain that He had planned for me to be placed in this God-fearing family and to be raised and nurtured in His ways.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" wins the prize for Christmas carols that we completely blow through without giving a lot of thought to, except for maybe, "I have no idea what that means!" The language is archaic to our 21st century ears, and the confusing placement of the comma in the first line doesn't help either.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“But when Joseph thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins. ...Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.” (Matthew 1:20-21,24-25)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Reconcile (verb): “to restore to union and friendship after estrangement or variance… to bring together again; regain; win over again, conciliate… to make consistent with each other in one's mind” - Online Etymology Dictionary “God … through Christ reconciled us to Himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;” - 2 Corinthians 5:18, ESV</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - This spring, God answered our prayers for the installation of a new HVAC system! We are so thankful to now have dependable and cost-efficient heating and air conditioning. To each of you who contributed prayers or finances toward this project, our deepest thanks.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - This year’s MYTC attendees were treated to a keynote address from Brad and Karen Schott, a long-time WCFS family currently serving the Lord in Cambodia. They navigated the 13-hour time difference and joined us via Zoom to share about “Thriving Together for the Glory of God”, whether as husband and wife, parents and children, or while ministering to others.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The students were able to sit in on Maryland General Assembly sessions and despite the ongoing construction, they were able to tour parts of the Mayland State Capitol, led by current Frederick and Washington counties delegate, William Valentine.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Though the weather was drizzly when Expo time rolled around this spring, everybody reconciled themselves to the damp, and we had a fantastic turnout!</image:title>
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      <image:caption>A particular highlight was seeing many of the students exploring some of the less-frequented project departments. They not only brought items to display, but also put on puppet shows, held snack and craft sales, gave presentations, and treated us all to a rousing recitation of Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride!”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We had an indoor picnic over at the WCF Fellowship Hall, followed by nautical games! These included interpreting signal flags, eating hard-tack and oranges, and reefing a sail!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2024 were held at the Wellspring campus on June 1st. Of this year’s 10 graduates, 7 were able to participate in the ceremony. Here are several excerpts from their testimonies:</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Becky Wyand encouraged the graduates to stay rooted in the Word, even as she reflected on her high school graduation, 70 years before!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The graduates also received a special message from WCFS dad and guest speaker, David Rathert, on the importance of trusting God, even with an uncertain future. “We live in a world set against God,” he observed. “Jesus said we can expect to be persecuted if we are living faithfully for him. That’s intimidating! BUT, you have the God of the universe on your side, cheering for you, working things out. He’s got your back.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are grateful to the families of several of the graduates who pitched in to decorate the WCF Fellowship Hall, provide refreshments, and help make this milestone day a treasured memory for the young people.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - As families arrived at Roxbury Holiness Campground, they were quickly introduced to the sunglasses-wearing, earpiece-equipped “Agents of the ‘Family Bureau of Reconciliation” (also known as WCFS Staff).</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - We also had a first-class Children’s Program during the conference organized and overseen by WCFS alumni and students. God answered our many prayers for good weather, and especially answered our prayers for peace and protection during the conference. Both our preparation beforehand and our time there were distinctly worry-and-accident-free, and we are so grateful.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Under the leadership of President Lyte Shell, the WCFS High School Student Council of 2023-24 had a busy and profitable year.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Their activities included: a Christmas jam and jelly sale, a hike and tour of historic Harpers Ferry (guided by historian and longtime friend of WCFS, Bernie Beall), the construction of a Gaga Ball pit on the WCFS campus, and a day at the Museum of the Bible, again guided by Mr. Beall!</image:title>
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      <image:caption>All the Council activities allowed for lots of good fun and fellowship, and taught them much regarding the finer points of reconciling so many different schedules!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Thanks to the hard work of our fantastic field trip organizer, Dawn Adams, WCFS students went on all sorts of exciting and educational field trips this year!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - They went bowling at the Walkersville Bowling Alley, toured the history and scenery of Old Ellicott City, explored the local Ft. Ritchie History Museum, hiked the trails at Gambrill State Park, and discovered the art along the Public Art Trail in downtown Frederick!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The last fall field trip is still to come: students will get to tour the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Dulles, Virginia!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - From microwaving soap, to building cardboard and toothpick bridges, to studying sound waves, Donna Fleharty’s STEM activities for the junior high and high school students are always a highlight of our Workshops!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gary is continuing the FLC theme of “Parents as Agents of Reconciliation’”for this season’s workshops. We are also delighted to have Becky Wyand hosting the moms’ discussion sessions via Zoom!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - The Student Council has elected a new body of officers and is eager to embark on another season of fundraising and class trips, and building up the WCFS student community in Christ.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The elementary students are learning about Big Little Projects in the Bible (including the Tabernacle!)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This year Wellspring welcomed six new families who enrolled directly with us, as well as hundreds more who enrolled through our affiliates.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Through Kingdom Citizen Homeschool in the UAE, Homeschool Global in the Philippines and Middle East, and Joshua International Academy in Korea, we are thrilled to be serving nearly 1,100 students globally!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The kingdom of God is advancing, and what a joy to be a part of educating the next generation of ambassadors!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - Gary has now completed both knee replacement surgeries, and the subsequent physical therapy. He has regained full mobility in both legs! Our deepest thanks to each of you for your love and prayers during his recovery.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - At this year’s graduation, we were able to honor our good friend Susan Davis, who is retiring after 10 years as administrator for our local affiliate, Westminster Christian Family Schools. Susie has been an invaluable partner in Christian education that has blessed a host of families and students over her many years serving the homeschooling community.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - In March, a number of WCFS men were blessed to attend the Stand Courageous Men's Conference, a ministry of the Family Research Council. They were encouraged or prioritize God’s Word, speak words of encouragement to their families, find healthy accountability, and stand firm in a culture that has lost its way.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>It is possible that God will soon expand our ministry even farther. Gary has been meeting with a number of pastors and educators about becoming affiliate schools through our affiliate license program (H.E.L.P.) Additionally, Gary will be attending a national conference in December in Missouri focused exclusively on providing affordable, Christian education to families across the country. We are looking forward to seeing where God is leading!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2024: A Year of Reconciliation - As we reflect with thankfulness on the year that has past, and all of God’s blessings in it, we look forward with hope to the work He has prepared for us in the year to come. We are reminded that our foremost calling is service to Christ.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>In conjunction with our Family Leadership Conference 2024 Theme: Parenting: A Ministry of Reconciliation!, the May 2024 newsletter article focused on humility as God’s antidote to quarreling. This month, we want to take a look at humility (and humble repentance) from the most positive perspective possible: It’s Not Your Fault, It’s Your Condition!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - As I finish high school and enter a new chapter in my life, I start my next journey with Joshua 1:9 in mind: “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Before I move on from this previous chapter, though, I must first give thanks to the Lord for seeing me through every step of the way, even when I could not see what was ahead, and for revealing to me His love, grace, gifts, and provisions daily. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your constant help and encouragement, without which I couldn't have made it across this finish line. Along with my parents, I’d also like to thank both of my brothers for inspiring my love for music and for helping me become a better musician at every opportunity; my grandparents for praying for me and for always showing up to support me at my events; and my teachers and mentors for not only teaching me, but for also sharing great experiences and lessons with me. I pray that I will be able to encourage, teach, inspire, and point others to Christ, just as each of these people have done for me.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - As I’ve come to the end of my homeschooling years, and often find myself explaining to someone who isn’t familiar with homeschooling what it was like, I keep realizing what a unique and impactful experience it was. I’m truly grateful for my parents, who decided to live differently and make sacrifices so that my sister and I could have this quality education which provided me with a firm foundation to stand on. And I’m grateful for the close friends that God placed in our lives so that we could do this in community with them. Thank you to the people at WCFS who have impacted me, and who I know have impacted my parents as well. Your dedication, your prayers, and your time are a blessing.   This past year I’ve loved Psalm 46:10. It says “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”” God’s been teaching me to trust in my knowledge of Him, rather than my knowledge of His plans. So I’m so thankful that I know and have seen throughout my life who God is and how much He loves me. Thank you.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - I first want to thank my parents; my mum, for teaching me to read, driving me to hundreds of music lessons, and helping me through my many years of school; and my dad, for working to pay for my education and said music lessons. I want to thank my mamaw and pawpaw, for praying for and supporting me, and my grandma, who taught me to knit and sew. I would also like to thank my aunt Danae for helping to pay for much of my schooling and encouraging me in further education.   And I ultimately want to thank God, for giving me a homeschool family and Christian parents, and for helping me through the more difficult periods of high school. God has blessed me far beyond what I deserve. In Psalms it says, “for the Lord is good and his love endures forever.” One of my favorite passages is Psalm 23. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness, for His name’s sake.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - Hi everyone!  I am excited to be a 2024 graduate with my fellow classmates from Wellspring Christian Family Schools.  I have overcome many challenges and have enjoyed some academic achievements, but graduating from high school is the most valuable and important to me so far.  First, my success would not have been possible without the help and blessing of God, who deserves all my praise.  Second, I thank my family for their love, support, and encouragement throughout my 13-year homeschooling journey. Believe it or not, we started with WCFS when I began Kindergarten. I would also like to express gratitude to Mr. Gary Cox, Mr. Joel Fischer, Mrs. Becky Wyand, and all the staff and volunteers at WCFS for their assistance and support throughout my educational journey.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - Being here today as a high school graduate is a great honor. Getting to this point was a long and tedious process, but I cannot say I got here by my efforts alone. God was there for me throughout my whole journey and put people into my life to help me grow and move forward on the path he prepared for me. Among those people, there are a few of them I wish to thank. I would first like to thank my mother for being my teacher from kindergarten to high school and for all the sacrifices she made in doing so. She could have been able get a great job, but she decided to stay home and teach my brothers and me, and I am very grateful for that. I would like to thank my grandparents for always lending me an ear to hear my problems and give advice to help me. I would like to thank Mrs. Susie Davis for always being there. I’m not gonna lie, the reviews had me stressing as if I was taking a midterm exam, but she was always kind and generous. I would like to thank both of my brothers for giving me support and being close friends; along with humbling me daily and teaching me patience, self-control, and temperance.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - Greetings to the teachers, families, and fellow graduates of Wellspring Christian Family Schools.   I come before you today in humility and gratitude as I commemorate this remarkable milestone in my academic journey. I am honored to have been a student of this school, and I dearly thank all those at WCFS who were involved in the wonderful past two years of my education.   Sincerely, I must say that I am immeasurably grateful to the Lord our God for His continuous work in my life. I thank Him in every moment for His wisdom, His knowledge, and His favor. Without the Lord’s holy guidance and instruction, I would not be here today celebrating this momentous occasion.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - I cannot believe I made it and that I am standing here today. This day always seemed so far away, but it is here and I feel it has come too soon.   My years of school at home are over and I am so incredibly grateful to the Lord for the people He has put in my life, everything He has taught me over the years, and the countless wonderful memories I have stored up in my heart.   I made it and I am done, but I didn't do it alone. I couldn’t have done it without my parents, my wonderful family and the countless others who have encouraged me and had an influence on my life.   First I want to thank my mom. Mama, I hardly know where to start. Thank you for the way you would prioritize family time and always look for times where we could learn together. You have taught me so much over the years; from teaching me how to read, to being an example of what it looks like to walk by faith. No matter how busy you were, you would always take time for me whenever I needed it; caring for me not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congratulations to the Class of 2024!&lt;/span&gt; - A blessed day, Wellspring staff, students, parents, and readers! My name is Naomi R. Celones, and I’ve been a Wellspring student since 2021.   My tenure in Wellspring has been one of transitions. We were moving to not just a new school, but to a new country, a new home, and a new environment. As expected from a teenager, this change terrified me. But I thank God for Wellspring’s flexible learning model and accommodating staff members, for I was still able to study even during these busy periods and dark mental health days.   Furthermore, Wellspring prioritizes excellence in the real world, not only fields of academics. In my years with Wellspring, I have been blessed with the opportunities to join my church’s music ministry, take two internships in a single year, and even volunteer in various outreach and mission trips.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2023: Treasuring Heritage - “Listen! Your Life Depends on It!” The 2023 Midyear Teacher’s Conference began with a call to action from keynote speaker Tim Shell. He reminded us that “We need to improve our listening skills not only with our children and our spouse but with God.”</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2023: Treasuring Heritage - This spring’s Family Heritage Expo was filled with reminders of God’s blessings at every turn.  Perfect weather allowed for a pleasant pavilion picnic and all manner of outdoor races and relays, including pioneer games and a daunting food eating contest! The new campus improvements allowed for easy access to the remodeled church restrooms and the office basement where the Expo was held.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2023: Treasuring Heritage - Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2023 were held at the Wellspring campus on June 3rd. Of this year’s 5 graduates, 2 were able to attend in person, and 3 graduated in absentia. Here are several excerpts from their testimonies:</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2023: Treasuring Heritage - The theme of our 37th annual Family Leadership Conference in August was “Identify the Gems!” Our everyday life is full of all sorts of gems, but they often require a change in perspectives or priorities to identify, and sometimes, a good bit of digging to uncover.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The WCFS High School Student Council of 22-23 had a highly active and successful year under the leadership of President Joshua Cox. Through numerous fundraisers such as baked goods, chocolates, a rummage sale, and the bi-annual sub sales, they earned enough to finance a ski trip to Liberty Mountain resort.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - 2023: Treasuring Heritage - This year Mrs. Dawn Adams kindly facilitated six fun field trips for WCFS students, including tasty tours of the Utz Chip Factory and a Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt shop, historic and culturally immersive visits to Antietam Battlefield and Kramer’s Piano Shop, a hands-on tour of Holtzople Heating and Air Conditioning, …</image:title>
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