Tenets of Faith & Doctrine

1. Scripture. We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is inspired and
empowered by God, infallible, is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice, and
is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy
3:16-17). We believe that the Biblical Scriptures do not simply contain the Word of God
but are the Words of God that inherently possess His life and authority and bring faith,
revelation, and healing to those who choose to receive (Matthew 4:4; Matthew 22:31;
Romans 1:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Corinthians 4:13; Hebrews 10:7; Proverbs 4:20-22).

2. God. We believe in only one true and eternal God, one in essence, nature, and attributes,
but who eternally exists in three separate persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
(1 John 5:7).

3. Jesus. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, that He was born
of a virgin, lived a sinless life on earth, demonstrated the authority and power of God in
works and speech, died on the cross at Calvary shedding His blood for the forgiveness of
our sins, rose from the dead on the third day, and is now seated at the right hand of God
having accomplished all that is necessary for the salvation of mankind. We do not accept
the doctrine that He is merely “a” way to the Father but rather believe that He is the only
way through which we can receive righteousness, regeneration, sanctification, and
glorification. He is, in fact, our salvation (1 Corinthians 1:30-31).

4. Salvation. We believe it is essential for mankind to repent of sin and by faith receive the
finished works of Jesus Christ by confessing with one’s mouth Jesus as Lord and believing
in one’s heart that God raised Him from the dead resulting in salvation and regeneration by
the Holy Spirit (Acts 20:20-21; Romans 10:9-13; John 3:5-6). We believe that salvation is
offered to all mankind by God’s grace but is only effectual for those who believe
(Ephesians 1:13). We reject the false doctrines of universalism, ultimate reconciliation, and
inclusionism in their various forms.

5. Holy Spirit. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God and is God, coequal with
the Father and the Son (Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:3-4; Acts 28:25-26; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; 2
Corinthians 13:14). We believe the Holy Spirit is continuing the work He started at
Pentecost, empowering believers to live Godly lives and to continue in all the works of
Jesus. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, expressed through speaking in tongues
(Acts 1:8, 2:4, 9:17, 10:44-46; 11:15-16, 19:6). We believe this baptism is distinct from the
new birth and can be received by faith (Galatians 3:2). We believe that spiritual gifts and
manifestations of the Holy Spirit are available and active today for the common good and
the building up of others (1 Corinthians 12:7). We do not accept the doctrine that the gifts
of the Holy Spirit ceased.

6. The Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection. We believe in a literal, physical,
second return of the Lord Jesus Christ, that did not happen in A.D. 70 but is a future event
(1 Thessalonians 1:10, 4:16-17; Matthew 24:30; Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7). We believe
Jesus’ return is imminent and that upon His return those who have believed in Him will be
resurrected to a heavenly dwelling in an incorruptible body and those who do not believe
will join Satan and his host in everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46; 1 Corinthians 15).

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Living at High Altitude Tips

  1. Slowly acclimate. Try to stay below 7,000 feet the first day
  2. Give your body time to adjust. Avoid strenuous exercise the first day. 
  3. Limit alcohol intake. Alcohol binds oxygen and water and robs your body of these two important nutrients. It also slows the acclimation process.
  4. Drink more water. Keep to a minimum of 1 liter of water for every 4 hours of inactivity and 1 liter of water for every 2 hours of activity. 
  5. Always travel with a companion. If someone begins to experience severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest pain, get him or her to a lower altitude as quickly as possible.
  6. Check with a medical advisor. The effects of some drugs can be greatly increased at higher altitudes. Be sure to check with your doctor before exerting yourself at higher altitudes.

People will acclimatize at different rates. Make sure all members of your family are properly acclimated before going higher.

 If you have any breathing difficulties if may be best for you to live in Colorado Springs and come up to school for the 4-5 hours a day and then return to Colorado Springs

Winter Driving Tips

Check your:

  • Battery
  • Tire wear and air pressure – you’ll need good tread for winter driving
  • Antifreeze level and freeze line
  • Windshield blades – New blades to fight ice build-up
  • Gas tank- Don’t let it get below a quarter of a tank

Keep a “Winter Supply Box” in your car during the Winter:

  • Ice scraper and snow brush
  • Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench, and tripod jack
  • Shovel Bag of salt or cat litter for better tire traction or to melt snow
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • First aid kit Windshield cleaner – antifreeze type
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Nonperishable, high-energy foods
  • Bottled water
  • Winter coat
  • Blankets, mittens, socks, and hats
  • Snow Boots and extra socks

Transportation

In Colorado Springs public transportation is available with Uber, Lyft, and Mountain Metropolitan Transit www.coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro

In Colorado Springs you may be able to bicycle to the store or walk to nearby restaurants, but in order to get to Woodland Park and once in Woodland Park, public transportation is virtually non-existent. Biking/walking is not feasible for transportation to school in most situations due to mountainous terrain and wintery weather; it can snow as early as September and as late as May. Vehicle registration and insurance is required in Colorado, as well as double license plates

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