Warrior News

Dear Warrior Nation,

In our current series, we have looked at both the spiritual and academic benefits of Christian education.  This week, our focus is on community benefits, or what I like to call the “us” factor.  1 Corinthians 1:10 says, “Now I plead with you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”  The apostle Paul lays out a basic expectation for Christ's followers – Unity.  What does that look like in a Christian school?  First, we cannot see the school as a separate entity from the community to which it is connected.  Inside the school, we know the value of smaller class sizes, giving teachers a more conducive environment for student interaction and a greater opportunity to get to know students personally.  The naturally formed relationships help bring students and staff together to accomplish academic goals and spiritual opportunities better.  The diversity we have as a community enriches our lives as we interact with students and families of differing denominational and ethnic backgrounds, which helps us see the unifying work of God through the diversity of His creation.  I remember attending a Christian conference where the speaker asked the crowd (of many thousands) to shout out the name of their church when he counted to three.  The result was a garbled, incoherent shout lifted in the arena.  He then asked us to shout out who we were serving, and at three, the building thundered with the name “Jesus!!” shouted loud and clear.  In times of struggle and difficulty, I have been truly blessed to see how we, as Warrior Nation, have banded together to help one another in our community.  That speaks directly to the heart of Christ and pleases our heavenly Father as we follow the lead of our Savior.  As the world focuses on what divides us, we press into what brings us together. While we may attend different churches or come from different family backgrounds, we can all take comfort in the strength we have together through the One we serve – Jesus!

Thank you to those able to join us on Wednesday for our November Coffee Break.  As mentioned, the topic was school safety, and you should have received an email attachment with a summary of the discussion. Remember, campus safety is not just related to handling intruders but also maintaining a safe, secure facility by following guidelines and expectations.  I appreciate all your hard work and attention to the “big picture” of school safety and our partnership, which makes RCS such an amazing place.

I pray peace and joy over you as we rapidly approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and your students.

All 4 Him!

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School