Elliot House is named for Jim and Elisabeth Elliot who served as missionaries in South America in the 1950’s. Elliot house colors are Sapphire and Gold. The Elliot house motto is “Give to Gain.” based on the famous quote attributed to Jim Elliot: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." Biographies of Jim Elliot include: Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot by Elisabeth Elliot Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot The Journals of Jim Elliot by Elisabeth Elliot
Mueller House
Mueller House is named for George Mueller who was known for his devoted life of prayer and provision of orphan homes and schools in England in the late 1800s. Mueller House colors are Amethyst and Silver. Biographies of George Mueller include: The Autobiography of George Mueller George Mueller: Delighted in God by Roger Steer
Taylor House
Taylor House is named for Hudson Taylor, the founder of the Inland China Mission. Historian Ruth Tucker summarises the theme of his life: “No other missionary in the nineteen centuries since the Apostle Paul has had a wider vision and has carried out a more systematised plan of evangelising a broad geographical area than Hudson Taylor.” Taylor House colors are Ruby and Gold. Biographies of Hudson Taylor include: Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor The Autobiography of Hudson Taylor: Missionary to China
Ten Boom House
Ten Boom House is name for Corrie Ten Boom, a DutchChristian who, along with her father and other family members, helped many Jews escape the NaziHolocaust during World War II. She was imprisoned for her actions in a concentration camp and wrote of her tale in The Hiding Place. Ten Boom House colors are Emerald and Silver. Biographies of Corrie ten Boom include: The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom Corrie ten Boom, Her Life, Her Faith: A Biography by Carole C Carlson, Corrie ten Boom: Faith Triumphs, Heroes of The Faith by Halcyon Backhouse
The Pillars of the CLPS House System
Relationship Building: The main goal of the House System is to build Christ-centered, quality relationships amongst the student population.
Service: This pillar is based on the great commandment by Jesus to love God and love your neighbor. This applies to stewardship within CLPS and beyond.
Ministry to the School Population: Students are able to engage in ministry to the younger population of students as well as their peers by engaging in activities in a godly way, doing community service together and serving the school.
Student Leadership: The CLPS House System provides ample opportunity for service to the school through fulfillment of duties of office. This leadership includes high expectations of officers and members to critically think to plan events, ministries and traditions that increase the value of our school community and to execute them with excellence.