ABOUT JESHUA
Jeshua Septuagint
School exists in order to fulfill the Nazarene Missionaries congregation’s
mission “The Word of God must be proclaimed.” Christian Education and High
School Theology are important element of the entire program of Jeshua
Septuagint School using the “SOLA SCRIPTURAE” or Bible and Bible alone.
Non-Christian
parents are welcome
to bring their own religion’s guideline to be used as topics covered
in Christian
Education for non-Christians.
As a Christian
School, Jeshua Septuagint School provides an environment in which children can
grow in their faith and in wisdom to obey the Universal Law and live the life
as what Jesus the Nazarene modeled to us. Students pray daily in classroom
at the beginning and at the end of the school day. Grace before meals is said
at snack and lunchtime. The spiritual growth of children is of the utmost
importance. Daily Prayer, Scripture readings, Liturgical celebrations and
retreats are an integral part of the Spiritual Formation of students at JSS.
The School uses Holy Bible and Bible Curriculum textbooks from United States of
America not
according to the traditions.
MISSION
Jeshua Septuagint School provides holistic education that give students thecapacity to achieve in academic, physical, moral and social goals who aspiretowards holiness and righteousness.
This cohesive and learning institutions committed to lifelong learning and innovative teaching, a beacon for the mindset of excellence firmly built upon the foundation of Christian Values.
VISION
The Jeshua Septuagint School student is an individual of high integrity and disciplined, who is passionate about life, learning and service to others.
HISTORY
The Setting
It was Advent of 2006. The place was the coastal area
of Purok 3 Lunao, Gingoog City.The 31 years old Sister/Mother Rowena was on her
way to next the Purok. Day after day she had walked from one house to another
preaching and praying for the sick. People would give her little donation to
feed the Missionaries
The Promise
One night on her way home she
saw plenty of sexy young girls on the street and then tried to seduce sailors
from a ship docked at the nearby port. Mother Rowena wanted to redirect their
lives. She prayed for God’s guidance. She told God if somebody would give her
amakan and coco lumber she promised to build a place for boys and girls so she
could personally teach and discipline them well in God’s Truth.
Mother Rowena received so many
positive response. After some very rough beginnings, she built a makeshift
school that catered for small group (5-10 children.)
Fulfilling the Promise
After one year when Mother
Rowena went out for her missionary work, she noticed again the young girls and
now much younger! Then she remembered her promise. She immediately visited a
missionary friend in Davao, who taught her how to apply the DepEd Permit to
operate Preschool. The BFJN Youth President and Elementary Teacher, Jayson T.
Abao helped Mother Rowena completed the necessary paperwork for starting Jesus
the Nazarene Tutorial Center, which later became Jeshua Septuagint
School.Mother Rowena brought a BFJN Devotee, Mrs. Teresita Ebardo out of
retirement at Public Elementary School in Iligan City. Mrs. Ebardo became
Jeshua Septuagint School’s first Principal. She set up the educational system
of the school. Seminarians and Missionaries served as the Faculty and Staff.
They don’t received a salary for teaching and caring the children. They
received regular support from sponsors help provide daily food, clothing,
shelter, Bible and learning materials. To comply the DepEd requirement, Mother
Rowena hired two teachers.
Due to inadequate income, the institution unable to pay employees full salary.
Jeshua Septuagint School sells food products, candles, medicinal herbs to
supplement the school’s funds for teachers.
At the end of the day, however,
all Faculty and Staff are dependent upon God to provide the resources that they
need to do what God has called them to do.
Mother Rowena is very thankful
for the individuals who provide support and trusts God to raise up new
supporters at the right time when current supporters are no longer able to give
or when needs increase.
JSS Today
Since its founding in 2007, JSS
is estimated to have provided care and discipline to many children.
The school first
consisted of one amakan building and now concrete. There are 20+ staff member.
All students from kindergarten to Junior High School are academically equipped
and computer literate. JSS has earned
multiple accolades in various competitions and contests. Over 90% of JSS
students are known for their competence and discipline.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Jeshua Septuagint School respects the dignity of each individual and therefore
will not discriminate based on race, religion or nationality in regard to
enrollment.
NON-CHRISTIAN STUDENTS PARTICIPATION
Non-Christian students enrolled in Jeshua Septuagint School are required to
participate to the same extent in all school activities (curricular and extra-
curricular) and courses of study as students.
