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EXCEPTIONAL SENIORS

David recalls “ Having taught
that, during David knows the word, thousands
this time in loves the word, and has the of students
his life, he was knowledge and ability to live during his
an emotional it and teach it. He's a true tenure, Mr.
wreck; he was shepherd – both as a teacher Haladay
an atheist with and an elder. would
a chip on his like to be
shoulder. He ~ Joyce Herron remembered
remembers simply as
that, in utter ” someone who
desperation loved and
one Sunday, talked about Jesus and that he was a teacher of the
he went to a Word. His self-described progression from stupidity
Baptist church. to usefulness in God’s kingdom is one of the many
At the end of the reasons why David Haladay is a beloved treasure
sermon, he felt at Trinity Christian School. If a student was blessed
a strong draw enough to have Mr. Haladay for Bible, he or she
to go forward to invariably left changed.
give his life to God, and it was like stepping from the
darkness into the light. He suddenly knew that
there was a God and that he needed Him.

David remembers not wanting to be known as
a religious fanatic. Ironically, his students today
would argue that that is just what he has become,
but in a great way. David Haladay’s quiet
demeanor and courage to serve the Lord boldly
have made him a fanatic worth following. It is a
pleasure to know
this incredible
man and to
watch him work
with students
to advance the
kingdom of God.
It is impossible to
sit with him and
not recognize his
genuine humility,
not feel like you
are in the presence
of someone with
great wisdom.
He came from
nearly nothing,
but the Lord can
use anyone who
answers yes.

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