185 South Trade Street | Matthews, NC 28105-5771 | 704.845.1767 (office) 704.234.2642 (fax)

Mission Statement

Family Education Resource Ministries exists as a Christ-centered resource for families to reach the common goals of providing quality education, training and life enriching experiences.

Spiritual Objectives

I. General

The Spiritual Objective of Family Education Resource Ministries and especially Grace Academy is to provide its students, parents and staff with a Christian environment that is conducive to the Christian growth and maturity of each. Parents, staff and board members must, therefore, be in agreement with the Academy's statement of faith, and with its position as a non-denominational organization.

II. Statement of Faith
    1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15; 2 Peter 1:21).
    2. We believe there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30).
    3. We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15; 7:26); His miracles (John 2:11); His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9); His resurrection (John 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:4); His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19); His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11).
    4. We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ and that only by God's grace and through faith alone we are saved (John 3:16; 5:24; Romans 3:23, 5:8-9; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5).
    5. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost to eternal separation from God (John 5:28-29).
    6. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28).
    7. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19-20; Ephesians 4:30; 5:18).
Non-denominational Position

Family Education Resource Ministries/Grace Academy's statement of faith is fundamental to the basic Christian tenets and contains the essential Christian doctrines to which we unreservedly adhere. It is our desire to maintain a non-denominational position and in fairness to each family that participates, we will respect and encourage Christian growth within their families and local churches. At the same time, we desire to remain united in the salvation and love of Christ, avoiding differences and disputes that may come from denominational distinctive.

In Christian essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, charity!

 

 

Grace Weekly Highlights

School Closed
Grace Academy is closed Tues., 2/7 due to a sewage problem. We were just notified by the Town of Matthews. We plan to be back in school on Wed. Please check our website to make sure.

2012-13 Registration
It's time to register for next year! The 2012-13 Class Schedule and registration forms have been mailed to current families. Register by 5/1 for discounts.

Common Ground
Common Ground is for 7th - 12th grade students and meets each Thursday for a time of fellowship, games, and worship. Common Ground meets at 3645 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews. The next Common Ground will be Thurs., 2/9 at 7:00 p.m.

Information Meeting
If you know of anyone interested in attending Grace Academy for the 2012-13 School Year, there will be an Information Meeting Tues., 2/7 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Center, 3645 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews.

Online Courses
We currently offer Summer 2012 and 2012-13 School Year Online Courses. Click on the Grace Online Learning Button on our homepage for more information.

Grace Walk & 5K Run
Grace Academy is very excited about our first Walk/5K Run. This event will be Sat., 4/21. The starting line will be at the Grace Center!

BBQ fundraiser
The Athletics Booster Club is sponsoring a BBQ at the new Grace Center on Thurs., 3/8 to benefit "A Place for Grace" building fund and to kick off the Grace to Run/Walk end of school year celebration! If you would like to become involved or have questions, please e-mail: GraceAcademyBBQ@gmail.com.

Job Opportunities
Grace employment opportunities - send resume or information to Jobs@graceacademync.com and we will contact you.

Grace Photos Online
Check out the student photos that you can now purchase online. Click here to be directed to the website.

Grace Athletics

Winter Sports
Come out and support our Grace Lions. Game schedules can be found on our website under Athletics.

Sprin Sports
It's time to sign up for Spring sports - Girls Soccer, Golf and Baseball. For more information, contact our Athletic Director at gracesports@me.com.