September always carries a special kind of anticipation here at Bellevue Christian School. Students return to classrooms with sharpened pencils and fresh notebooks, teachers prepare their lesson plans with prayerful care, and parents watch their children step into another year of growth. At BCS, this turning of the season isn’t only about academics. It’s about hearts, faith, and the deep work God is doing in and through our community.
As we step into the 2025–2026 school year, our community is guided by a powerful reminder from our Verse of the Year, Isaiah 43:18–19:
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
It’s a verse that speaks both to God’s promises for His people long ago and to His living promises for us today.
A God Who Makes a Way
The words of Isaiah remind us that God is not confined by the past. He doesn’t leave His people trapped in yesterday’s mistakes or hardships. Instead, He calls us to lift our eyes, to see the new things He is already bringing to life. In seasons that feel like “wilderness” or “wasteland”—times of uncertainty, struggle, or dryness—God is still at work. He’s making paths where none seem possible and bringing streams of refreshment to weary hearts.
Parents know this truth well. Raising children often comes with moments that feel like wandering through the wilderness—navigating questions about identity, friendships, faith, and the pressures of a rapidly changing world. But this verse assures us: God is not absent. He is present and active, creating hope where it feels like hope has run out.
At BCS, we want our youth to grow up anchored in that hope. We want them to learn not only algebra and literature, but also how to trust the God who makes rivers flow in desert places.
A New Thing for a New Generation
For our school, this verse also speaks directly to our mission. God is doing “a new thing” in the lives of the next generation. Every child who walks through our doors is a testimony to His ongoing work in the world. They are not just students—they are image-bearers of Christ, called to shine His light into the places that need it most.
In today’s culture, young people face challenges that previous generations could hardly imagine. The digital world, social pressures, and shifting values can make it feel like darkness is encroaching. Yet, as parents and educators, we are reminded through Isaiah’s words that God is not wringing His hands in worry. He is raising up young hearts and minds who will bring light into those very places.
At Bellevue Christian School, we take that calling seriously. Our classrooms are not only spaces for learning, but also places where students are nurtured in faith, encouraged to ask big questions, and equipped to step boldly into the world as followers of Jesus. Each math problem solved, each story written, each prayer lifted in chapel is part of the “new thing” God is doing in and through them.
Walking Forward Together
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most significant decisions a parent can make. It’s not just about academics, but about the kind of people our children are becoming. At BCS, we believe in walking alongside families as we raise up a generation of students who will not only succeed in college or careers, but also live faithfully and courageously as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 43 reminds us that no matter what the world looks like—even if it feels like wilderness or wasteland—God is at work doing something new. And when parents entrust their children to Bellevue Christian School, they are stepping into that promise with us. Together, we can help shape lives rooted in hope, grounded in faith, and prepared to shine the light of Christ wherever God leads them.
As this school year unfolds, we hold tightly to the assurance that God is making a way. We may not always see the full picture, but we trust the One who does. And we can already perceive the new thing He is doing—in the hearts of our students, in the fellowship of our community, and in the unfolding story of His kingdom.
