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      <image:caption>By God's grace, we will embody the Scriptural calls we have heard to make this educational ministry: one which makes disciples in the way our Lord called us to; generous to the entire family and to the whole person; one which academically and spiritually "trains up a child" in the way that he or she should go and encourages them in the differing gifts God has given to each child; one in which the staff strives to be the fragrance of Christ, thereby creating an environment in which God's Spirit can write on human hearts; one which depends completely on God's sustaining faithfulness; one which moves, step by step, in God's wisdom; and one which is done with the joyful confidence that what God "opens" for us, no one can shut against us, as nothing is impossible to God.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Remarkably, our school existed and grew for 18 years by nothing more than word-of-mouth referrals!  We have done no advertising, and created no website, until 2020.  In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in view of the hope needed by children and families in the midst of this crisis, we decided to launch this website, to allow God to “broaden our walls” if He so desires. Now in 2023, we are fully back in person and feel called to share the gift of our school community with homeschool families and all who feel called to be a part of The Great Commission.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About Us - Great Commission Christian School started out of prayer.  Parents from different families and denominations were praying for a genuinely Christian school: several of the group had met each other at the Canarsie Library on Rockaway Parkway in the nursery program; others met at Seaview Park and at Sledge Park; still others were members of St. Matthew, and friends who were moved to join us as they heard about this vision.  We began regular, Sunday-night prayer and planning meetings in January of 2002.  We prayed especially about our two heart desires: our children and Jesus.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Meet Alumni - Zari James ‘15</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I go to college at City Tech and I am studying to get a liberal arts major. GCCS really helped me to be ready for what the world has to offer by not only teaching me but giving me life lessons and making sure I was heading in the right direction by bringing God into my life. One of the most important things I've gotten was a group of people who I can rely on if I need anything at anytime.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Meet Alumni - Rebekah Schulters</image:title>
      <image:caption>I had the pleasure of attending Great Commission from 2nd to 7th grade. GCCS nurtured me in those years in such an impactful way. I was blessed with teachers who cared about our well being and academics, showed compassion and loved on us. You don't get that same experience in many other places. I'm currently living in Michigan working as an engineer (my childhood dream). Honestly GCCS and the teachers who prayed for and with us everyday, prepared me for every step of the way.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My name is Colleen and I am a GCCS alumna! In 2019 I graduated from college and am looking for work. In my free time I enjoy listening to music and writing poetry. Right now everything is uncertain but GCCS has prepared me for this by teaching me from a young age how important it is to stay Grounded in God and in His Word in hard times like this because when I remain firmly rooted in Him, I may be shaken but not destroyed!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Great Commisson Christian School has been an integral part in my growth as a person and provided me with exposure to what would quickly become my passion. As a recent college graduate preparing for graduate school it was due to my experiences at Great Commission that reminded of my love for music and the positive impact it always had on my spiritual, mental and emotional health. Pursuing a Masters degree in Musical therapy while also beginning the journey of creating my own original worship music was a decision that could only have been made because of the musical roots formed in this school. The lasting friendships which are truly family made here will always be very dear to my heart. I am and forever will be grateful to the teachers and helpers at this school who poured into my life with unconditional love.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Meet Alumni - Emmi Forbes</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hi, I’m Natae Kidd an alumna of Great Commission Christian School. I started attending the school in Pre-K at the age of 4 years old. I had an amazing teacher, Mrs James, and friends who have now become my family. Throughout my years there, I not only learned academically but also Spiritually. I also learned to be humble and to cherish the relationship I have with myself, my friends and the Lord. Pastor Schulze and all the other teachers have done a remarkable job in helping to mold all who have walked through the GCCS doors. I gained a bond with God that I would not have gotten at any other school. I left GCCS and went to public school for 5th grade. Since then I’ve used my lessons from Great Commission to help guide me through. I’ve made some mistakes however, but it was because of my foundation at GCCS that I was able to confidently  ask God for help and trust that He would. I am currently a Sophomore in high school and I’m still in contact with my Great Commission family as they continue to be an important part of my life!</image:caption>
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