Christmas in July

Dear Friends of Summit Christian College,

One of the wonderful things about Christmas is that it invites us to remember... family gatherings, familiar songs, children’s laughter, candles glowing, and carefully chosen gifts for people we love.

And for those of us who believe, we remember the greatest gift ever given:

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6

CHRISTMAS IN JULY gives us a beautiful opportunity to pause and celebrate the generosity of our God. There’s the Father who gave His Son. The Son who gave His life. And because of Him, the hope, peace, joy, and salvation we’ve all been given.

This year that remembrance is especially meaningful since we’ve officially entered our 75th year of preparing men and women for faithful Christian ministry... shaping students by God’s Word... partnering with churches in Kingdom work... and seeing God’s provision through faithful friends like you. Looking back over the decades, we see SO MUCH MORE than an institution’s history. We see lives changed– preachers, missionaries, teachers, church leaders, and servants sent out to proclaim Christ–generations of students who came to Summit with a desire to serve and left better equipped to follow God’s call.

Pondering through 75 years of God’s faithfulness, we can’t help but think of you. Your prayers and encouragement, along with your generosity and faithful partnership have helped make this ministry possible. Each year, your response to our Christmas in July Wish List may seem ordinary, but it becomes part of something eternal—helping students prepare to serve Christ and His Church. A gift given in love does not stop with the giving itself. But instead, it becomes part of a much larger story—GOD’S STORY—touching lives we may never fully see this side of heaven.

We also want to thank God for YOU, dear friends, who continue to stand with Summit Christian College in this important work. We couldn’t have accomplished all that we have without your generous support! It’s a privilege to serve alongside you as we work to prepare another generation of students for the mission of Christian service.

May the anticipation of Christ’s return fill your hearts with peace and the wonder of God’s generous love encourage you today and always. Merry Christmas in July!

David K. Parrish

President, Summit Christian College

CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2026 WISH LIST

NEEDS AROUND CAMPUS:

Washer & Dryer for girls dorm ($1500 per set)
Washer & Dryer for guys dorm ($1500 per set)
Microwave for front office ($150)
Office Chairs (4 @ $133 - $200)
Computer for Library ($1500)
External Doors - Need 3 ($6419ea)
Windows (40x62) (2 @ $2840ea)
Guest Windows (77.5x62) (2 @ $2,840ea)
Windows (77x62) (2 @ $2,840ea)
Kitchen Window (91x70) ($4,884)
Update Sign by Highway ($3,000-$5,000)

LIBRARY BOOKS:

The Problem of God: Answering a Skeptic’s Challenges to Christianity. Clark, Mark ($10)
On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision. Craig, William Lane ($12)
Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics. Craig, William Lane. ($25)
Reasons for Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. House, H. Wayne - Jowers, Dennis W. ($27)
The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus' Death and Resurrection. Keller, Timothy. ($10)
Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World. Geisler, Norman L. Turek, Frank. ($13)
Hebrew for the Rest of Us: Using Hebrew Tools without Mastering Biblical Hebrew. Fields, Lee M. ($19)
Hebrew Word Study: Revealing the Heart of God. Bentorah, Chaim. ($19)

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.

Checks:

Send checks made payable to: Summit Christian College with "CWL" on the memo. Mail or drop off at our business office (Mon thru Thur 8-noon)

MAIL TO:

Summit Christian College

2025 21st Street

Gering, NE 69341

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

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!