Homeschool Co-op Vision and Expectations
Opening & Foundation
Our first meeting opened in prayer, followed by a reading of Romans 1:16–17, and the hymn “My Faith Has a Resting Place.”
Why Are We Here?
The heart of this co-op is discipleship. Our ultimate goal is not merely academic excellence but to equip families to mentor their children in faith and education. If our children leave our care without knowing how to follow Christ or live as His disciples, then we have missed the mark. If families move away and do not know how to disciple and lead their families in biblical education – we have failed our mission.
Primary Mission: Family Discipleship.
We are here to grow in Christ, to fulfill the Great Commission, and to support one another in the journey of home education rooted in biblical truth.
Monthly Parent Meetings
Mandatory Attendance
First Meeting: August 30th | 9:00 AM – Noon (Lunch to follow)
What to Expect:
• Prayer, Scripture, and Singing
• Training in Family Discipleship & Home Education
• Support, Fellowship, and Encouragement
We want to get to know each family:
• Where are you in your homeschool journey?
• Why are you interested in joining the Lighthouse Co-op?
What We Offer
• A shared library of inspiring, historical, and biblical resources.
• A supportive, Christ-centered community for both parents and children.
• Weekly co-op meetings
• Field Trips and Activities
Testimonies from Parents
A Mother’s Story:
She encountered homeschool families early on and admired how their children reflected Christ. Coming from a broken background, she and her husband wanted something different for their own children—something rooted in faith and family unity.
Another Mother:
While her experience with teachers was positive, she grew concerned about her children’s peer influences, particularly on the school bus. She’s seeking meaningful friendships for her children and a community that is active, affordable, and spiritually aligned.
A Father’s Perspective:
He described being called into a season of worship at home, inspired by the early church model in Acts. New to homeschooling, he seeks support and academic guidance, while offering his own gifts to others. His goal is to anchor his children in their identity in Christ.
He emphasized the power of testimony (Revelation 12:11), and how we grow deeper when we learn together—not just through study, but through shared life and skills (1 Corinthians 12).
Another Father Added:
After seeing his children regress in both public and private schools, he committed to more intentional, faith-filled parenting through homeschooling. His encouragement:
“If this is your first year, hang in there. The fruit will come. Don’t grow weary in doing good.” Also, “Why send our children to Caesar and wonder why they return as Romans?”
Expectations
Core Values:
• Firm commitment to Christian discipleship
• Faithful, active, intentional engagement from both parents
• Commitment to daily worship and discipleship at home
• Mandatory Parent attendance at Monthly Parent Discipleship Meetings
Parent Meeting Focus:
• Best practices in family discipleship
• Encouragement and accountability in home education
• Friendship, fellowship, and prayer
• Always time in Prayer, Singing and Reading of God’s Word
These meetings are open to all, even those who are not official members.
What is Family Worship?
At our first meeting, parents shared their practices of daily family worship:
• Evening or morning devotions, scripture discussion
• Daily Bible reading and prayer, with a desire to include more singing
• Connecting even if with FaceTime when children are away
• Listening to scripture together using tools like Bible Gateway
• Scripture memory, prayer cards, and reflective questions like:
o “What made us happy today?”
o “What can we pray about today?”
Family Worship Is:
• Prayer – Confession, intercession, praise
• Praise & Singing
• Reading and discussing Scripture
“Family worship is not optional—it is commanded (Deuteronomy 6:4). This is not to create guilt, but to remind us: you will never regret doing this and we are here to inspire and encourage each other as we go along..”
Each family received the book "Loving the Lost Through Prayer."
Weekly Co-op Schedule at Lighthouse Community Church
Monday: No official meeting.
Families are encouraged to rest, plan, or attend Tarleton’s PE program.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 9:00 AM: Gather for Bible reading, prayer, and singing
• Parent-led reading and discussion from our library
• 12:00 PM: Lunch and fellowship
• Afternoon: Academic time (families use their own curriculum)
• Priority is placed on morning attendance.
No student is left unsupervised. Please plan absences for the afternoon whenever possible.
Additional Activities Will Include:
• Logic and critical thinking
• Speech and communication
• Apologetics
Friday: Field Trip Days
Excursions may include:
• Hikes and nature trips
• State Parks
• ICR Museum in Fort Worth
• Private property in Granbury with a pool, golf, and fishing ponds
Final Notes
We are building a strong, intentional community rooted in Christ and committed to one another.
There will be more opportunities to gather, pray, and support each other.
Interested in Joining?
• Membership: $150 per family
• RSVP for the First Meeting: August 30th
Want to Help?
We are seeking donors and sponsors—whether to support the co-op as a whole or help cover needs for specific families.
Curriculum Preview: My Father’s World
We currently have My Father’s World (MFW) Classical curriculum on site for preview.
• Available for at least one more week at Lighthouse
• Created for families and micro-schools and shorter school days, Christ-centered content, classical education for excellent reading and writing. Also uses Dimensions Math (Singapore – best in the world)
• Purchase directly from Legacy Christian Academy of Granbury or MFW online
• Mentorship with this program is available by a long time, successful homeschool mother who is a recent widow. She loves MFW and is available to help you navigate. (donations requested, but not required for mentorship)
Will you pray about joining us?
We look forward to walking this journey with you—together in Christ, for the sake of our children and His glory!
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