Summit Lions in Action!

Zach DeRoos - 3rd Year

A lot is on the line for the Summit Lions Basketball team. For the first time in the history of Summit, the opportunity to challenge another school in a competition has presented itself. It’s Saturday the 16^th and our whole team (me included) is wondering what the outcome is going to be after a game against NCCS (New Covenant Christian School). For weeks we have been preparing for this game and now the day is finally here. As I walk onto the court with my team to shoot around…it is almost impossible for us to keep from measuring them up; especially, when their center stretches the measuring tape all the way up to 6’ 8” in his socks. After an inspirational speech from the coach, we proceed to put our game faces on, sing the National Anthem, and then line up for the jump ball. Regardless of the height of New Covenant Flames’ center, the Summit Lions end up with the first possession and the game begins. The rival fans from both schools begin to cheer their teams on, watching the execution of fundamental basketball at work. Through a twisting mass of screens, ankle breakers, and box outs; both sides steadily add points to the board. The Lions stayed in a comfortable lead for the majority of the game with the final score ending a bit closer at 68-61. With a roar of victory, the Lions line up to shake the hands of the slightly kindling Flames, thus marking a perfect ending to what is only the beginning of future competitions here at Summit. Go Lions!

God of the Projects

By: Second Year – Zach Heckman

I Am the God of the projects

See contrary to what the world believes, to Me

There are no outcasts, there are no rejects

I Am the Great I Am!

I’m not a fake, not a phony, I’m alive, living

I AM NOT a scam!

There has never been a raven to fall from the sky

And Me not see it!

I’m alive and well! And I Am the ONLY reason you’re still breathin

The chains of life keep pulling you

But yet you refuse My help and act like it’s all good

You keep believing the devil’s lie when he says

“You’ll never escape from the hood!”

You think I can’t or won’t save or set you free…

But let Me tell you something…. You got Me misunderstood!

You rely on earthly things to bring you quote unquote “freedom”

Knowing they never could.

Believe in Me and let Me set you free!

You don’t understand how much I wish you would!

Maybe you’re comfortable with where you’re at…..

Like a big time money man sitting on the beach

 Sipping a drink, wearing a big straw hat!

But see I’m bigger and better than all that!

I’m bigger and better than that drug dealer that has your next fix, who tries to look fly

In a probably stolen Cadillac…

I’m bigger and better than all that!

See I rep no color, flag, or sign

You may think you’re on your own and that the devil has you….

But let Me tell you something…

YOU. ARE. MINE!!!!

Oh, and your street cred….

Ain’t got nothing on My Glory divine!

Your deeds done in the streets may have earned you the nickname

Killa or Blaze….

But let Me tell you something homeboy…..

You ain’t nothing compared to Me! I’m the Ancient of Days!

What you don’t understand is I’m the One

That every knee will bow to, every tongue will confess is Lord, and I will get the Glory, Honor, and the Praise!

I am not some passing craze that comes and goes with each passing day

The same powerful and faithful God of the Bible is the same God I am today!

The God who proved Himself time and time again….

Yeah that’s Me! I am Him!

When I said it was over… That was that!

It was a wrap! Like, Cut! Save! Take it to the Printer!

I then took every lie and chain of hell, broke them, put them into a ball

And threw them back in saying “Return to Sender!”

I am the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last!

No matter how bad it is, when you profess Me as Lord

I see My Son! I don’t see your past!

Just in case you forgot, I AM THE GOD OF THE PROJECTS!

Nothing takes Me by surprise!

I will NEVER say Oh GREAT! What’s next?!?!?

I AM the One who holds time in His hand!

I AM faithful from start to finish, beginning to end!

I will be with you from now till then!

When I call angelic legions answer!

When you call.. I Am the one who runs to answer!

You will never be alone, you are not a reject!

You are eternally loved by the God of everything!

That’s including the projects!

If I have yet to earn your respect…

Ask the devil how it felt when I broke his neck!

Or ask Me what went down, when he rose up against Me to take My crown!

Yeah for you to be with Me, I had to die…

Because Adam and Eve believed his lie…

But by Me dying… You have the victory!

And he’s the one who has to bow down and say Long live the King of Glory!

With that being said, I make you this promise….

If you let Me in, I will change your life….

Including your thought process!

Only I can do that, because I’m God Almighty!

And I favor you highly!

I Am the One who everything ultimately respects!

I AM THE GOD OF THE PROJECTS!

Summit Moments

Just another day at Summit     3/7/13

So there I was, minding my own business in the library, along came Tiffany asking everybody to go on a bus ride.  A bus ride for what we asked?  “Oh we just need to test drive the bus with its full occupancy on the interstate.”  When you are surrounded by 100 acres of grass and trees, and more grass and trees, a bus ride for no apparent purpose to no particular destination seems extremely thrilling!

It felt like a field trip back in grade school.  About 30 of us just chilled, chatted and laughed on the bus, completely oblivious of where we were heading or what was going on around us – the bus was cruising at the speed between 25 – 35mph, on and off the shoulder with occasion.  In what seemed like an eternity before we arrived our destination – surprisingly we actually had one – McDonalds!  Never in my wildest dream would I imagine one day we would all be so happy to visit a McDee… How life smiles on you sometimes…

Hitting the road again after 30-minutes of hanging out with fries, burgers and shamrock shakes, the resurrected bus ran at a smooth 65 miles per hour and brought us home in no time!  It all made sense now, all it needed was just a little love from the grease.  After all who doesn’t love fries?

By Priscilla (3^rd year student)

What’s up Everyone?

Josh Caldeira

First year

What’s up everyone?

It’s 7:30 am; my morning appointment with God was awesome as usual. Staring off into the fields waiting for the sun to rise, as I wait for him to meet and talk with me daily has become a reoccurring experience here at Summit. Trying to avoid the grass covered in dew by walking along the sidewalk, I can remember the sunrise being almost as beautiful as the words he spoke to me this morning. See, I am from the city and while my family here at Summit likes a bed of green grass to lay on, I prefer hard concrete just to avoid the creepy crawlies that would vie for the attention I give to my Father. Now entering the Manna House for breakfast, I soon realize my mission for this morning as I see my brother with his game face staring intently at me. Breakfast this morning is going to be quick. Eating my fill from the choices allotted to me, I clean up my table, grab my Bible and run out towards the Caleb Dorm. Before running to my room, I make two quick stops and let my two other brothers know the game plan. After filling them in, I make a sprint upstairs to my room. With all the excitement, hopefully I can still remember to also get ready for class.

Its 8:20; both the first and second years are waiting in the hallway for the teachers to unlock the doors. My brothers and I made all the necessary preparations. Two minute practice, informing all of our friends in the hallway, and making sure we had all we needed was the easy part. Behind all of the “normal” morning chatter there is a plan that has been initiated from the beginning. Waiting for just one special person to come into the hallway, we all begin to get very anxious. My arms even start to get tired from carrying this heavy instrument. Why did this person decide today to come to class on time instead of early like the rest of us? Nevertheless, this decision gave us time to prepare. We start sending people out into the lower foyer to catch a glimpse of the person of honor. Two minutes pass and someone runs back into the hallway quietly yelling “Get ready!” Everyone quiets down and my brother starts to strum his guitar softly. Finally! Walking around the corner, the person of honor is surprised with a barrage of yells and cheers as me and my brothers lead a special version of the “Happy Birthday Song” on the instruments! For about 3 minutes, joy, excitement, and love breaks out in this little hallway. Even the teachers can’t help but smile as they unlock the doors to our classrooms. Everyone pours into their classrooms and the person of honor tries to find a seat as tears of joy are streaming down. As we go in and take our seats, I am only reminded of the day when everyone in Heaven will be rejoicing after all the anticipation and preparation for God’s children to come home through those heaven’s gates. The teacher calls my name for attendance and I say, “here.” We pray and then begin the first class of the day.

Summit Lions

We are looking forward to playing intramural sports this year against local schools. Our first game will take place in March. Keep checking our website/blog for more information about game day.

Let’s go Lions!