Our Core Values......
.....as interpreted by the Senior School students of 2005-2006.....
FAITH
Faith in God is the foundation on which Bethesda students build everything, realizing that apart from the power of our God, there is no strength at all and it is impossible to please Him. The academic and spiritual challenges provide the ideal medium for spiritual growth and greater reliance upon God and His principles.
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down…yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." Matthew 7:24-25 (NIV)
INTEGRITY
Integrity is learned from the example of mentors and peers at Bethesda. We stand by a moral code of respect for God and for each other, both in word and in action.
"In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned…" Titus 2:7-8a (NIV)
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships are critical in spiritual development. Bethesda encourages honorable friendships with fellow classmates and teachers, but the most important friendship is our relationship with God. When we have an authentic relationship with God, we will lead a more successful life by seeking God's input on everything we do. This relationship lasts a lifetime. Bethesda implants trust and cooperation in relationships throughout the many sports, fine arts and academic classes, and student projects. We are encouraged and taught to appreciate and respect everyone God has placed in our lives.
"He who walks with the wise grows wise. But a companion of fools suffers harm." Proverbs 13:20
SCHOLARSHIP
Bethesda sets high academic standards and educates us about the blessing that accompanies hard work. We must always seek the knowledge of righteousness so that with knowledge we might further the cause of the Lord Jesus Christ. With qualified and dedicated teachers, advanced classes, and annual SAT preparation, we are allowed to fully exercise our minds. We believe that He desires us to use our God-given capacity for knowledge to be a positive influence in our future college and career choices; we will glorify Him through fulfilling His purpose in our lives.
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple." Psalm 19:7 (NIV) (Also Isaiah 1:17 and Colossians 3:23)
TRUTH
Truth is what we have learned of God and His Word. We must develop a strong sense of truth so that we can identify what conflicts and coalesces with our Christian worldview. Lively discussions directed by insightful teachers in Bible and worldview classes promote the personal discovery of truth among all the students at Bethesda.
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 (NIV)
SERVICE
Rather than demanding service from its students, BCS encourages us to participate out of a willing heart. Jesus, the ultimate servant, is our role model. We strive to serve as Jesus did through various service clubs and projects such as Six Wings, NHS, and the summer mission trip.
"For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves." Luke 22:27 (NIV)
