Warrior News

Dear Warrior Nation,

“Things just don’t last like they used to!!”  You have likely heard this; perhaps you have spoken those words yourself in recent days.  In a microwave - throw-away - I want it yesterday society, it seems everything is designed to last for here and now, not to endure.  With that said, it is critical to teach our students the value of producing with quality.  Whether it is a work of art, an essay, or a project, we instill in them the skills and desire to do everything with excellence.  The scripture for this week’s ESO – Quality Producer – is found in Matthew 5:16: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”  God created all things in six days and, after each day, remarked that it was good, meaning its creation reflected and displayed His good character, power, and nature.  He affirmed its original design as orderly, balanced, and intelligible.  This is the model to which we strive to point our students.  Through this ESO, students: Carry out tasks productively and efficiently; Work independently without assistance; Accept personal responsibility for their own work; and Recognize and use God-given talents to produce quality work.  God’s work as the original Quality Producer created a world that will last until Christ returns.  Do you know what else He created?  An opportunity for eternal life with him through a personal relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ.  Do you know Him?  Shine your light before others today so they may see your good works and give glory to God.

Don’t forget Picture Day is this coming Tuesday, 1 October.  Your student should bring home a picture order form to be completed and returned on that day.

Thank you to those who could join our students and staff on Wednesday for the annual See You At The Pole student-led prayer gathering.  Although the rain moved the event into the Chapel, it did not dampen the spirits of nearly 100 attendees.  It was a blessed time of praise and prayer for our school, community, nation, and the world.  The Bible speaks of prayer as a weapon:  “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world, but rather they have divine power to demolish strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

Help teachers, just by shopping!!  RCS is partnering with Box Tops for Education to help provide extra funds for teachers' classroom needs.  To get connected, go to your app store and download the Box Tops for Education app, create your account, and search for Richmond Christian School by zip code (23832).  Connect to your Walmart app account and start contributing to Box Tops today!  Also, if you shop at Kroger (or know ANYONE ANYWHERE who shops there), you can link your Kroger Shopper’s Card to RCS.  Here is a link to do just that - https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards.  This is another super easy way you can help fundraise for RCS by just doing what you normally do.

Thank you all, parents, students, and staff, for standing with us in the fight for our children’s future. Your support and commitment are deeply appreciated. It is an honor to go to battle with each and every one of you!

All 4 Him!

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School