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Our History

Flushing Christian School originated in the hearts and minds of three local Pastors: The Rev. Blair of First Presbyterian Church, Pastor Field of First Baptist Church of Flushing and Pastor King of North Shore Baptist Church. These men together with a group of laymen from their churches recognized the need for Christian elementary education and formed a committee to work on the establishment of such a school. The school was a faith venture. Without financial backing, its promoters depended upon God and He supplied every need.


Flushing Christian School opened in September 1950 at First Baptist Church of Flushing with 14 pupils in grades one to four. Miss Ellen Keller who had been a missionary-teacher in the Belgian Congo became the first administrator and teacher of Flushing Christian School. She reported that the students "entered with smiling, expectant faces, bringing an apple for the teacher, a plant, some flowers and a lot of excitement." 


In 1961 plans were underway to find a new location since the school would not be able to remain at First Baptist. Again, The Lord met the need in miraculous ways. In November of 1961 Mr. Clark, a teacher at the school, found out about property for sale at 158-15 Oak Avenue. The location seemed ideal, yet the only roadblock was finances. While prayer continued and special appeals were made to friends of the school, some thought a contribution from some large foundation would be needed. God, however, chose to supply the need "through a multitude of small contributions." The children gave sacrificially as well.

By March 1962, less than four months later, the $25,000 needed to take the title had been provided. Flushing Christian School had its own home. Remodeling began in May and the Lord met each need through the generosity of His people.


In August 2007, Flushing Christian School moved once again. Prior to that time, the school had operated in two locations. Kindergarten through third grade met at Faith Hall at First Presbyterian Church of Flushing, and fourth through eighth grade met at the Oak Avenue building. The Oak Avenue building was sold and Faith Hall was renovated to accommodate grades 4-8. The students were all under one roof again.

Flushing Christian School began as and continues to be a work of faith. As we face new challenges, it is encouraging to have the assurance that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever and that He who has begun a good work will complete it.


 

Our Structure

What is the Flushing Christian School Corporation?

Flushing Christian School is an educational corporation existing pursuant to the New York State Education Law. In May of 2004, the Board of Trustees amended and re-stated the By-Laws for this educational corporation. The purpose of this corporation is to operate a Christian day school.

 The Flushing Christian School Corporation provides an opportunity for all parties who have a heart for Christian education to serve the Lord in the area of Christian education. Corporation membership is open to those who are over the age of 21 and are received by the Board of Trustees on the basis of subscribing to a credible profession of faith in Christ, and their written agreement with the doctrinal statement (see Article ll of the By-Laws) and Purpose of the School (see Article lll of the By-Laws).

Become a Flushing Christian School Corporation Member.

Submit your completed application along with the annual fee to the Flushing Christian School office. You will be contacted for an interview with a member of the Board of Trustees or with our Head of School, Chantal Nelson.

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