Mr. Evoniuk’s Retirement Letter
Dear Parents and Friends,
By now you have read the letter sent out by the School Board informing you of my retirement as principal for Liberty Christian School. I would just like to take this opportunity to comment on this new era for myself and what it will mean to Liberty Christian School.
First of all, I have never thought of this work as a "job". It has always been clear to me and my wife Orletta that this is a calling and ministry from the Lord. As such, it is a great privilege and blessing to have been here for over 30 years. Since it is a calling and ministry from the Lord, I do not see myself as "retiring" from the work here. It is time for me to retire from being the "boss" as principal. It is time for a younger person and a time for "new energy". Even though it is a hard adjustment to let go of this role, I whole-heartedly look forward to this new era for Liberty and for myself.
I do look at Liberty as a life's calling and a life-long commitment. What greater thing could I hope to support than a calling to help develop children as they discover God's plan for their lives? Orletta and I have been and will continue to be "sold out" to Liberty Christian School.
Orletta will continue to teach as she has for a number of years until the Lord directs otherwise. I plan to be involved in a number of ways. With the Board's direction, I will be involved with administrative paper work and accounting in order to provide a "breaking in" period and for a smooth transition for the new principal. I may also teach a class in junior high. These plans are not yet finalized. Also, I will continue to serve as a school board member.
May I say thank you for having had the blessing of serving so many wonderful families and for the opportunity to be involved as a partner with you in the lives of your children! In my heart, they have been and will continue to be "my" children as well.
Pat Evoniuk