Philosophy

1. God's Word, the Bible, is without error. It teaches us that Jesus Christ paid for all our sins and by faith made us children of God.
2. Christian education is vital to the mission Jesus has given to His Church which is stated in the words of the great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. As Christ is the center of the Christian life, so, He must be the center of our education.
4. As an extension of the ministry of the congregation and the Christian home, Immanuel Lutheran School helps fulfill five functions:
   • a. Education.
   • b. Worship.
   • c. Reaching out to others with the love and forgiveness of Jesus.
   • d. Sharing Christian faith experiences and encouraging others in their life in Christ; in service and in caring for the spiritual welfare of others.
   • e. Because of Christ's love for us we strive to actively care for the physical needs of those who are truly needy.
5. Immanuel Lutheran school will teach children the Christian faith and encourage them to live that faith in the classroom, in the home and wherever they go.
6. Our Christian educators are committed to provide a complete education for God's children by meeting their spiritual, social, physical and emotional needs. The teachers do this not only by what they say but most of all by their example off Christian living in and outside the classroom.
7. Children learn their proper relationship to God and their fellow man by sharing and living God's Word in love, patience and forgiveness. The teachers and students work together to create a classroom atmosphere of Christian love, forgiveness, acceptance and joy. Immanuel Lutheran School is distinctive in that:
   • a. The Word of God is taught in its truth and purity.
   • b. The Holy Spirit works through God's Word to change hearts that we may live God pleasing lives because our sins are totally and unconditionally forgiven.
   • c. Students learn from the example of Christian educators, parents and each others.
   • d. Children and teachers view each other as forgiven sinners.
   • e. Children learn that each child is an individual with needs and they are to try to meet these needs in Christian love.
8. Children learn that God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) originally created man in His own image - holy and capable of living in perfect harmony with God. But by his own will man disobeyed God and lost his relationship which affected his entire physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well being.
9. Immanuel Lutheran School will strive to properly apply the Law that shows us our sin and the Gospel that shows us the total forgiveness in Jesus Christ. By recognizing that the child is both sinner and saint, the Law is used to show the child his sins. The Gospel is used to apply forgiveness and faith in the Lord Jesus to the child as it assures him/her of total forgiveness and nurtures the child's spiritual growth.
10. Immanuel Lutheran School honors the roles and relationships expected in the family, community, school and church in the educational process's.

Immanuel Lutheran School seeks to fulfill its mission of providing the highest quality Christian education striving:

• To implant a rich love for God in the children as they face life and eternity.
• To foster a desire to study God's Word, the Bible, and to guide the students in reading and studying the Bible.
• To challenge them with the responsibility of sharing God's Word because they love others, they want them to share in God's forgiveness.
• To encourage them to be a blessing and a Christian example to all people. To instill in the students a desire to express their love for their Lord through faithful worship at home with in their church.
• To teach students the way of salvation through Jesus Christ as found in the Bible. To fulfill or exceed the requirements of the Texas District - LCMS (Lutheran governing body of Immanuel and Mision Emanuel) and the State of Texas with regard to education.
• To teach each student to apply themselves to their work and to fulfill their various responsibilities independently and cooperatively.
• To develop the creative skills of each student.
• To develop the God-given talents of each student, teaching the knowledge and skills required for either future study or occupational competence.
• To develop the desire for wholesome physical and mental recreation.
• To help each student recognize his responsibilities as members of their church, school and citizen of our nation.
• To transmit the significant experiences of the past, from creation to the present time, with emphasis on heritage so that the accomplishments and failures of understanding of the problems of the present.
• To strengthen and support parenthood and home life - the very basis of human society.
• To understand that those associated with the school are encouraged to donate time, talent and treasure in accordance with the way the Lord has blessed them.