The Delavan Christian School Society was formed in 1951, making the 2025-26 school year our 75th anniversary. Our students enjoy looking at the various styles from yesteryear in the graduation photos. In 75 years, we’ve seen significant changes in clothes, glasses, and hairdos. Personally, during my 22 years at DCS, my appearance has changed quite a bit, too! I’m grateful that my 8th Grade Class of 1995 picture from Northern Michigan Christian School is nowhere to be found on the wall! What is amusing is showing students the parents and grandparents of our third-generation DCS students. It’s hard to believe that they used to be fourteen-year-old DCS graduates.
I always spend some time searching, praying, and listening as I decide on the annual theme verse. I really wanted to get this one right, as it’s a special anniversary year. When I reflect on our small Christian school hitting this milestone, I think of God’s goodness and faithfulness across generations.
Every time I searched for these attributes, Psalm 100:5 kept rising to the top.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
There is a massive amount of theological truth in those 16 simple words.
God is Good, God is Love, God is Faithful.
After picking the verse, I pulled out the 50th Anniversary book, and when I opened the front cover, I was hit with the exact same theme verse! For a second, I panicked and thought that I should pick a new verse. While I internally debated, I realized the significance of celebrating the same truths for our 50th and 75th anniversaries. These attributes were true when DCS started in 1951, they are true today, and they will be true for all generations to come.
God is Good, God is Love, God is Faithful.
We are spending time focusing on these three components at DCS this year. We will also be planning a social gathering/open house at the school on April 25, 2026, followed by the DCS Benefit Dinner at Lake Lawn Resort. (Save the date on your calendars.) We also hope to have alumni return for these special events, so please help spread the word!
In Christ,
Mr. Luke Taylor