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Parent Letter - 9/29/23
September 29, 2023
Dear Warrior Nation,
As this gloomy week comes to an end, we can be encouraged that the sun will return by next week, and I pray that you have been able to keep healthy during this season of sickness. These gloomy conditions and bouts of sickness can leave us run down, sad, and even test our patience (last week’s fruit of the Spirit). This brings us to this week’s scripture focus – kindness. Why is kindness so important? Isn’t it enough to just be a good person? Of course, the answer is no, and here is why. To be good puts the focus on me – I do the right things so I get some benefit from it. If I make good choices, and do good things for my health (exercise, eat right), I reap the rewards. Being a good person keeps me out of trouble; being a kind person, however, puts the focus on someone else. Kindness is words or deeds directed at another person in order to benefit them. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” God set the standard of kindness through the sacrifice of His Son for our sins, as we reap the ultimate benefit of eternal life through our acceptance of Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and the personal relationship we have with Him through salvation. One awesome thing about kindness is that it can be done at NO COST. Sharing a smile, a kind word, or giving some time to help someone are practical ways we can demonstrate kindness. I believe this is the application of the phrase “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.”
Make plans to attend the volleyball match this coming Tuesday, 3 October, and wear pink to join our volleyball teams in Dig Pink Tuesday as they help raise awareness for breast cancer. There will be a bake sale on site, so bring your extra cash and cheer on the volleyball teams as they host the homeschool team of CVHAA. Middle school begins at 4:00 p.m.
The end of the first quarter will be Friday, 13 October. That day will be a half-day early dismissal for all students, with elementary dismissing at 11:40 and secondary dismissing at 11:55. Aftercare services end at 4:00 p.m. that day, so please plan student pickup accordingly. Then, the following Friday (20 October), there will be NO SCHOOL for Parent/Teacher Conferences. More information and scheduling instructions will be coming soon.
Continue to keep our students’ health and focus in your prayers that they will finish the 1st Quarter strong and committed. If you have prayer requests, please do not hesitate to share them with us so we can partner with you in lifting your needs before our Heavenly Father.
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Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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Parent Letter - 9/22/23
September 22, 2023
Dear Warrior Nation,
This week’s fruit of the Spirit is undoubtedly one of the more necessary in principle, yet challenging in practice – patience. Biblical patience, as described by Daniel McCoy of renew.org, is “the ability to endure difficult people and situations without giving into anger or giving up hope.” It is as much of what to do as what not to do – we should not respond in anger or frustration (lack of hope); we SHOULD respond to these in the opposite spirit. It is also not waiting in a conversation for the other person to stop talking so we can respond. “Ouch”, you say, “you just got my toes a bit there.” Believe me, I am speaking first to myself. As a doer and fixer, my first natural response is to solve (or resolve) an issue. There are times, however, that the best response is to not respond. I am not saying inaction; rather, appropriate action. When we face a difficult person, we must actively listen to hear what they are saying – it might be just a rant, or it might be a legitimate complaint that needs our attention. That is the “enduring” part. At its very root, every complaint or difficulty has a root cause. Being willing to dig into the situation together allows the other person to be heard, but gives an opportunity to represent Christ in how we help them walk it out. As Ephesians 4:2 says, “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,” let us lean on our Savior, together, that in His strength we can overcome any challenge the world or our enemy tries to throw at us.
As we wrap up week 5 (the midpoint of the first quarter), we are excited to see God’s work this week through our Spiritual Emphasis Days. Jeremy Haskett shared the story of Esther from the Old Testament and about how God placed her (and us) where He needs us. Secondary students were treated to awesome teaching through the book of Philippians by Jordan West, the young adult pastor at The Heights Church. They were also treated to an amazing time of worship Friday afternoon with Jordan’s group Red Letter Society. Be sure to check in with your student to discuss their experience this week. If they tell you they didn’t do anything…please ask them again because the Holy Spirit was stirring here.
This coming Wednesday, 27 September, is the Annual See You At The Pole prayer and praise event! We will begin with student-led worship and prayer at the front flagpole at 7:00 a.m. Following at 7:30 a.m. is the SYATP breakfast in the cafeteria. Please plan to join us for this important time of prayer and praise as we pray for our school, our nation, and our world.
Other notable events coming soon include the Fall Fellowship on Saturday, 14 October, and Homecoming on Saturday, 21 October. Mark your calendars and join us for a great time!
As always, thank you for your partnership in Educating Hearts and Minds for Christ!
Blessings,
Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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Parent Letter - 9/15/23
September 15, 2023
Dear Warrior Nation,
Colossians 3:15 speaks to this week’s fruit of the Spirit – peace. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” This peace begins with peace with God through Christ's blood on the cross, which only comes through a personal relationship with him. If we have peace with God, we can truly experience peace with others. The context of this verse indicates peace, or unity and harmony, with the other members of the body of Christ. While we don’t always agree on everything, we are instructed in the Word to seek peace with each other at all times. This verse instructs us to allow this peace to “rule” in our hearts, which means it controls how we live. If we seek God first to direct our lives and then live it out in our relationships with our brothers and sisters, we will find true contentment regardless of our circumstances.
On Tuesday, 12 September, we conducted our first lockdown drill. Throughout the year, we will have scheduled drills for fire, severe weather, and lockdowns as part of our school safety plan. Teachers and students have been instructed on what protocol to follow in the event of a campus emergency; these drills will test their readiness. So far, all of our drills have been completed with excellence, as students and staff have done an outstanding job executing these drills.
We are excited to share the details of the upcoming Fall Fellowship, happening on Saturday, 14 October (not 28 October as previously mentioned). The festivities will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a Yard Sale in the front parking lot. They will include a campus Fun Run (prizes awarded by division), Craft Sale, cornhole tournament, apple pie, and chili contests, bounce houses and carnival-type games for kids, and live music. The Parent Volunteer Committee will coordinate signups for the pie, chili, and cornhole competitions, so stay tuned for that information.
Another event tradition at RCS takes place the following week – Homecoming!! This year, homecoming will be Saturday, 21 October. The presentation of the homecoming court will take place on the football field at 3:00 p.m., followed by the football game, as RCS hosts Kenston Forest. Kickoff time for the game will be 4:00 p.m.
May the Lord bless you in His abundant grace, and enjoy the cooler weather!
Blessings,
Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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Parent Letter - 9/1/23
September 01, 2023
Dear Warrior Nation,
Week 2 is in the books, which means, for the mathematically inclined, that 5% of the year is complete!
Students seem to be settling back into the school routine, parents are still excited to have a little more
“me” time during the day, and teachers are commenting on how much they enjoy their classes. All
glory to God for a great start to the school year!
This week, I want to focus on joy, the second of our Fruits of the Spirit series. Where the world likes
to equate joy with “happiness”, which is contentment based on our circumstances, we know God has a
different perspective. We can be happy about our lives, jobs, or families; happiness depends
on those areas being positive and prosperous. When a new boss makes the workplace miserable, or
circumstances in our lives get challenging, we can quickly lose our happiness. Joy, however, comes from
God – it is contentment in our lives regardless of our circumstances because it is based on our
relationship with our Creator. I have seen people who have lost their jobs, but maintain joy in their lives
because their worth and provision come from their close fellowship with Christ. In his letter to the
church of Thessalonica, Paul commends them on their walk with Christ with joy despite the persecution
they endured for their faith. “And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in
much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit” (1 Thes. 1:6). While God does not promise us a life free
from adversity when we follow him, his Word promises that we can have joy, contentment in all
circumstances, when we live for and trust in Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
I am excited to see closure on two other major campus projects – the Elementary roof and the gym
renovation. Many thanks go out to the team from Cima Contractors for their work on the roof, and to
many of you, who have contributed time and financial resources to the new floor, paint, bleachers, and
wall pads in the gym. If you feel led to still contribute to that project or to any other projects or programs,
please reach out to the business office.
Please remember, if your student has a fever, they must remain at home until they are fever-free (without
medication) for 24 hours. If they will be out for any reason, please contact the main office or email
attendance@richmondchristian.com. Thank you in advance for partnering with us to keep our campus
healthy and safe.
Just a quick note on a change for the Fall Fellowship to Saturday, 14 October. More info to come!
Thank you for the privilege of ministering to you and your students; we love and appreciate you all.
Blessings,
Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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