Principal's Desk

April / May 2012

It is always interesting to see how God moves in our lives.  For me the beginning of 2012 has been very eventful.  We had the joy of adding a granddaughter to our family and then just a few days later my father passed away.  These two events are both experiences that we all have here on earth. The joy of a new baby is so exciting and the death of a loved one is so sad. As I reflect on these two major events I thank God that He is in control and knows what is best for us. In Isaiah 43: 1 & 2 it says “But now, this is what the Lord says - he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Regardless of what we are going through, God will be there for us and sustain us.  I have felt that assurance from God as I have experienced these two very opposite events.

Another significant event for me is that I have resigned from my position as Principal of MBCI. I am completing my 12th year and I can hardly believe how quick these last twelve years have gone. I am very thankful to the MBCI community for allowing me to serve at our school.  It has been a very rewarding time for me.  I am looking forward to seeing how MBCI will continue to find new ways of providing Christian education to future students.

This newsletter reflects on recent MBCI events and anticipates the many exciting activities throughout the months of April and May.  We have just concluded another successful basketball season. Congratulations to all the teams and their coaches who worked hard all season.  Our band and choir trip will provide our students with many exciting and interesting experiences.  Coming events include our Spring concerts with our Bands and Choirs and our Fundraising Dinner.

In the meantime, we are once again interviewing new students for next year and actively planning for the 2012-2013 school year. As we look back and look ahead, we sense the support of a strong school community comprised of wonderful students, an excellent staff, encouraging parents and a committed Parent Advisory Council and School Board. Much of the year is already behind us. We do, however have three very significant months ahead. Let’s work together to finish the school year well!

 Norbert Bargen