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“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” — John 15:9–12

Joy?

As a young boy, I loved Christmas. It was a season I looked forward to with great excitement-not just because of the presents (though I could hardly wait to open them!), but even more so because I knew it meant being with my grandparents, whom I loved dearly and who I knew loved me. And of course, there was the added joy of playing with my cousins when they came to visit.

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Now, as a much older boy, I still love Christmas. I still look forward to time with family, and I can hardly wait to see the excitement on my grandchildren’s faces when they open the gifts their grandmother and I picked out just for them. But over the years, the meaning of joy has deepened. I have grown in my appreciation for the far greater story behind the season—a story that centers not on gifts or gatherings, but on the coming of the One whose love surpasses even the love of family and friends. The joy we share because of Him is not fleeting or seasonal; it is eternal and complete.

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Christ’s love compels us to live in joyful fellowship with one another. We live in anticipation of His return, and He brings with Him the fulfillment of the greatest gift: eternity with the One who loves us beyond measure.

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All of us at Summit Christian College want to thank you for the love and support you have shown to our students and the ministry of this college throughout the years. Your generous response to our annual Christmas in July Wish List has blessed and encouraged us again and again. Thank you!

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May God richly bless you with His abiding joy for your kindness and generosity. Merry Christmas in July, dear friends!

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With heartfelt gratitude,

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David K. Parrish

President, Summit Christian College

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY WISH LIST

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​NEEDS AROUND CAMPUS:

  • Exterior Doors for Dorms (2 @ $1500ea)

  • Ovens for Dorms (2 @ $534)

  • Washer & Dryer for Dorms ($1400)

  • Outdoor Chairs for Courtyard (4 for $110)

  • Printer for Library ($210)

  • Rolling Chairs for Library (2 @ $150ea)

  • Computer for Registrar ($1500)

  • Chairs for Dining Room (12 for $325)

 

LIBRARY BOOK NEEDS:

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FINANCE BOOKS

  • Money, Possessions, and Eternity. Alcorn, Randy. ($29)

  • Church Accounting: The How to Guide for Small and Growing Churches 2nd ed. London, Lisa and Vickey Richardson. ($30)

  • How to Adult: Personal Finance for the Real World. Cousineau, Jake. ($15)

  • Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide. Alcorn, Randy and John Gauger. ($30)

 

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY BOOKS

  • Cultural Anthropology. Carol Ember and Melvin Ember. ($35)

  • Globe-Trotting in Sandals: A Field Guide to Cultural Research. Carol McKinney. ($34)

  • Anthropology for Christian Witness. Charles Kraft. ($29)

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COUNSELING BOOKS

  • The Reciprocating Self: Human Development in Theological Perspective. Balswick, King, Reimer ($25)

  • Integrative Psychotherapy: Toward a Comprehensive Christian Approach. McMinn, Campbell. ($47)

  • Modern Psychopathologies: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal. McRay, Yarhouse, Butman. ($65)

  • Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling: An Integrative Approach. McMinn. ($27)

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PSYCHOLOGY BOOKS

  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th ed. (SM-5-TR). American Psychiatric Association. ($120)

  • The Body Keeps the Score. Bessel van der Kolk MD. ($85)

  • Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life. Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman. ($36)

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HISTORY BOOKS

  • The Roman Republic and the Hellenistic Mediterranean: From Alexander to Caesar. Joel Allen, Wiley-Blackwell. ($47)

  • John Knox. Jane Dawson. ($63)

  • A Life of John Calvin: A study in the Shaping of Western Culture. McGrath, Alister E., Willey-Blackwell. ($69)

  • Restoration Appreciation: The Rich Legacy and Hopeful Future of the Stone-Campbell Movement. Nugent, John. ($23)

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Thanks for getting Involved!!

When you give to SCC’s Christmas Wish List, you’re helping us accomplish Our Mission - to support the churches’ efforts to create an ongoing, ever-increasing stream of well-prepared and well-educated Christian leaders who are ready and able to pursue the high call of Christian service - wherever our Lord may lead. TOGETHER, WE ARE MAKING THIS A REALITY!

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​THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO DONATE!!​

Online:

Donate easily and securely using PayPal or any major credit card, bank, or debit card.  NOTE: Summit Christian College is assessed a fee of 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction through PayPal. Navigate to our GIVE page or click this link to donate online.

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Checks: 

Send checks made payable to: Summit Christian College with "Capital Campaign" on the memo.

DROP OFF at our business office (8-noon - M-TH)

 

MAIL TO:

Summit Christian College 

2025 21st Street

Gering, NE 69341

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GOT QUESTIONS? Call us at (308) 632-6933 during summer hours (8-noon - M-TH).

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