Mondays with Mike: Dependence Day and the Road to America 250
PCA Families,
As we step into the 250th year of our nation’s story, I invite you to take a few moments to listen to this week’s special Mondays with Mike podcast: “Dependence Day and the Road to America 250.”
In it, I share a bit of my own family’s American story, reflect on God’s providence through American history, and outline how PCA will engage students and families in meaningful ways throughout this milestone year.
Key Takeaways
- History as discipleship: At PCA, we see American history not just as information, but as a means of forming character, memory, and conviction.
- Legacy and sacrifice: Mike shares about his ancestor, Capt. Robert Monroe—killed at Lexington—and the Runey family’s role in rebuilding Charlestown after Bunker Hill.
- Spiritual roots of freedom: July 1776 was not just a political moment; it was a time of fear, sacrifice, and dependence on God.
- PCA’s America 250 focus: This year, our school will highlight family stories, engage with key moments in U.S. history, and help students reflect on what it means to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8).
- Your family’s story matters: We’ll be inviting families to share their own American stories this fall—whether they began in 1620, 1920, or just last year.
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Reflecting on the Past Year
- Unlocking Academic Growth: A Review
- Behind the Lens with Nate Paul
- Stories of growth in your kids
- Spiritual Growth and what you are telling us
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