Reflector - Timothy Christian Schools

1. Heidi McAuley's winning vintage tableau.
2. The Board stands in front of the mural depicting the
four schools.
3. The New to You Board enjoys its work.
4. Former Timothy secretary Marthann Veldman serves at
the checkout.
5. Timothy kindergarten teacher and volunteer Faith Schoon.
6. Heidi accepts her prize from store manager Collette Valrie.
The Board of Directors at Timothy is committed to
addressing the trend toward gentrifying Christian education,
where the wealthier suburban Christian schools generally
thrive and the poorer urban schools generally struggle.
Timothy views the resale shop as a creative means to a
significant end—using our resources to benefit others while
we benefit ourselves, building relationships and community
in the process.
Timothy’s Board of Directors, in consultation with
representatives from the other schools, developed a just and
equitable formula for revenue sharing so each school will
reap meaningful benefit from its association with this
project. Now that the New to You operation has passed the
$1 million revenue mark, the annual benefit to each school is
another tangible sign of God’s grace and make an incredible
difference in tuition assistance for those in need, or other
projects of each school’s choosing.
If there is room for improvement, it has to do with the
number of volunteers. The current corps of volunteers—
some from each school—is usually able to handle the load.
But vacations sometimes deplete the work force, and a
regular need is finding able bodies to drive the truck for
pickups and deliveries. One thing is certain—once you
volunteer you will want to return.
If you have not seen the store in operation, drop by the
corner of 17th Avenue and Roosevelt Road in Broadview,
where you will be greeted warmly and find yourself amazed
at the store and its ministry.