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HOME EDUCATORS OF CALVARY

Our Vision

The vision of Home Educators of Calvary (HEC) is the enhancement of the home school journey for Calvary Jupiter families as they train their children to be disciples of Jesus Christ who love and serve Him, with all their hearts, souls, and minds.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide resources, information and support to all the home schooling families at Calvary Jupiter. We will empower parents in home schooling through staying up to date on state and local home schooling issues. We will accomplish this by providing age appropriate field trips, co-op groups, support group meetings, evaluation and testing opportunities and community outreach. We will regularly meet together for fellowship, prayer, encouragement, sharing of resources, ideas and experiences.

Our Purpose

HEC exists to provide home education opportunities in keeping with the Vision, Mission, and Statement of Faith. Our purpose is for each member to connect, serve, and grow within the HEC ministry. HEC is a ministry of Calvary Jupiter.

Leadership Team

Position / Name / Email / Telephone
Co-Leader / Mandy Knodle / / 772-219-7444
Co-Leader / Tara Kidwell / / 561-578-2159
Treasurer / Nancy Askew / / 561-747-6367
Field Trip Coordinator / Monica Haller / / 772-919-5049
Special Event/Snack Coordinator / Cortney Murrell / / 561-339-4531
Mom’s Night Out / Joining with Mom’s connection

Our Statement of Faith

1. We believe there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all.

2. We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.

3. We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings; His substitution atoning death; bodily resurrection; ascension into heaven; perpetual intercession for His people; and personal, visible return to earth. We believe that He is one and the same as God. He was fully human and fully God.

4. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower in ministry all who believe in Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. We believe that Jesus Christ baptizes the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit and power for service, either at the time of or subsequent to regeneration, which is a separate work from the indwelling Spirit for salvation. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all biblical gifts of the Spirit as reflected through the fruit of that same Spirit.

5. We believe that all the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, and that they are the infallible rule of faith and practice.

6. We believe all people are by nature separated from God and responsible for their own sin, but that salvation, redemption, and forgiveness are freely offered to all by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. When a person repents of sin and accepts Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior, trusting Him to save, that person is immediately born again and sealed by the Holy Spirit, all of his/her sins are forgiven, and that person becomes a child of God, destined to spend eternity with the Lord.

7. We await the pre-tribulation rapture of the church, and we believe in the literal Second Coming of Christ with His saints to rule the earth, which will be personal and visible. This motivates us to holy living, heartfelt worship, committed service, diligent study of God's Word, regular fellowship, participation in adult baptism by immersion, and Holy Communion.

8. We believe in the universal Church, the living, spiritual body, of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members.

9. We believe the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ordinances to the Church: 1) baptism, and 2) the Lord's Supper. We believe in baptism by immersion and communion, both of which are open to all believers in Jesus Christ.

10. We are neither Five-Point Calvinists, nor are we Armenians. We adhere firmly to the biblical teaching of God's sovereignty and man's responsibility. We avoid any theological systems of belief that go beyond the written Word and thereby divide the body of Christ.

11. We do not believe in "positive confession" (the faith movement belief that God can be commanded to heal or work miracles according to man's will); human prophecy that supersedes the Scriptures; the incorporation of humanistic and secular psychology into biblical teaching; the overemphasis of spiritual gifts and experiential signs and wonders to the exclusion of biblical teaching; or that true Christians can be demon-possessed.

12. We believe the only true basis of Christian fellowship is Christ's agape love,

which is greater than differences we possess, and without which we have no right to claim ourselves Christians.

13. We believe worship of God should be spiritual; therefore, we remain flexible and yielded to the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct our worship.

14. We believe worship of God should be inspirational; therefore, we give great place to music in our worship.

15. We believe worship of God should be intelligent; therefore, our services are designed with great emphasis upon the teaching of the Word of God that He might instruct us on how He should be worshiped. We seek to teach the Word of God in such a way that its message can be applied to the individual's life, leading that person to a greater maturity in Christ. We teach both expositional and topically.

16. We believe worship of God should be fruitful; therefore, we look for His love in our lives as the supreme manifestation that we have been truly worshiping Him.

17. We believe that the church government should be simplistic rather than a complex bureaucracy and we depend on the Holy Spirit to lead, rather than on fleshly promotion.

18. We believe that the Bible clearly delineates that spiritual gifts are for the edification of the body and that they are to be exercised in love. We believe that love is more important than the most spectacular gifts, and without love, all exercise of spiritual gifts is worthless. In our services, we focus on a personal relationship with God through worship, prayer, and the teaching of the Word of God. We do not practice speaking in tongues during worship or while a Bible study is in progress because we do not believe that the Holy Spirit would interrupt Himself. God is not the author of confusion. These gifts are encouraged in more intimate settings, e.g. small groups where their benefit can accomplish the purpose for which they have been given - the edification of the body of Christ.

Our Membership

Membership in HEC includes the following:

  • Open to Calvary Jupiter families only
  • Membership fees are $20 August - May (there will be additional fees for field trips, co-ops, or special events)
  • Group membership to FPEA (Florida Parents Educators Association) is available for $18
  • Support, encouragement, and fellowship of other homeschool families through parent meetings and personal help
  • Field trips and park days
  • Co-op (age appropriate, parent led)
  • Access to HEC web page
  • Mom’s Night Out
  • Special Events
  • Testing and Evaluation opportunities
  • High School Guidance

HEC is a volunteer-led group. You will get out of the group what you are willing to put into it. Members are expected to volunteer in some service of the group. This could include coordinating at least one field trip, assisting in future co-op classes, planning a special event, helping with setting up for meetings, etc. Please pray about what area you would like to serve.

Membership Expectations (for students and adults):

  • Show respect to others at all times
  • Use good manners at all times – please, thank you, excuse me, etc. When someone else is talking, be sure to listen and wait your turn to speak.
  • Respect the property and facilities that are used. Assist in leaving meeting places and other facilities neat and orderly.
  • Be mindful of safety at all times, and in all places, for yourself and those around you.

Steps for Membership:

  • Fill out registration form
  • Attend parent meeting at beginning of school year

Parent Expectations

HEC is not a drop-off group. Parents are expected to be involved in the group.

Indicate on your registration form the area in which you are planning to serve.

  1. We ask that you call Calvary Jupiter your church home, be a regular attendee (meaning you attend more than you miss) and be in agreement with our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.
  2. A Parent must be present, unless arranged previously with another parent who will be responsible for the supervisionandbehavior of that child during all HEC events.
  3. Every mother is required to sign up for a responsibility within the group.
  4. All Parent Meetings are MANDATORY (August and January)
  5. We will start every event on time, so please make it a priority to be on time.
  6. It is very important that you be committed to checking your email weekly for dates of the co-op meetings, supplies you will need tobring, field trips and announcements for that month

In the event of an emergency and you cannot fulfill your responsibilities, please contact Mandy Knodle @ 772-219-7444 or cell at 561-718-5867

Standard of Behavior

Parents are responsible for monitoring their children’s behavior at co-ops, on field trips or any other HEC function. Please consider the activities involved in each event and the suggested age level. If you feel that your child will not be able to safely handle any aspect of the event, you should remove your child from participation in the event.

  1. Be respectful of all facilities and properties that are used
  2. Be respectful of all teachers, parents, and other speakers
  3. Be Christ like in your behavior toward others
  4. Be ready to offer assistance at all events
  5. Be ready to learn

Release

All field trips, co-op classes, and other events for HEC are planned, and organized by volunteer members of the group. No membership fees will be refunded unless withdrawal from group is because of moving. All field trips must be pre-paid to the one organizing the trip. No refunds will be given for a “no show” to the field trip. If you wish to participate in any HEC event, you will be assuming all risks, if any, for your participants. Each participant must assume the risk of physical injury that could result from any of these activities or events. **This release shall be effective for so long as the undersigned are active in any in any way with HEC.**

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CALENDER OF EVENTS 2008-2009

FIELD TRIPS will be twice a month. Dates, times and specific details will be emailed to you 2 weeks in advance if not sooner so you may plan accordingly.

HEC CO-OP will be held onWednesday mornings beginning September 10, 2008. Classes will be held at the church from 9:30am – 11:00 am. A schedule of classes will be handed out at the first Parent Meeting in August.

August 12, 2008:MANDATORY Parent Meeting Location TBD time 7PM.

(No childcare provided).

November 18, 2008:Thanksgiving Celebration

December 16, 2008:Christmas Celebration

January 12, 2009:MANDATORY Parent Meeting Location TBD time 7PM.

(No childcare provided)

February 10, 2009:Valentine’s Event

April 7, 2009:Easter Celebration

June 13, 2009:End of Year Bash! Location & Time TBD

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HEC 2008-2009 Membership Form

Please fill out this form and turn it in to the ConnectionsCenter.

Attn: Nancy Askew

HEC membership year is from August 1st through May 31st.

Dues: ____$20 per year for HEC membership only

____$38 per year for HEC and FPEA membership

FPEA # if already a member ______

Please make all checks payable to Calvary Jupiter

Last Name: ______

Parents' First Names: ______and ______

Mailing Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Phone: ______

Cell phone(s):______

E-mail address: ______

Number of year’s homeschooling: ______

Children's Names (still in school), Grade (* any that are not homeschooling), and birthday

______

______

Curriculum you are using: ______

Agreement

I have read the Statement of Faith, Expectations, Standard of Behavior, and the Release. I agree that my family will honor all of the above at all HEC functions. I understand that participation in field trips and activities is voluntary. Further, I release Calvary Jupiter, Inc., its leadership, its representatives and assignees from all liability for any injury to my family or dependents as a result of participation in homeschooling field trips or activities. **This release shall be effective for so long as the undersigned are active in any in any way with HEC.**

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______