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Parent Letter - 3/24/23
March 24, 2023
Dear Parents and Families of RCS,
Proverbs 31:26 says, “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” I am grateful to God to have a wife that this verse so aptly describes. During our recent prayer time, Lynette felt the Lord impress on her heart that we, as a school family, needed to take time for corporate prayer. With the many challenges that Christian Schools face, she felt the need for deliberate time to lift the school, community, and our needs together before the Lord. So, from that prayer, we are making plans to provide that chance to parents and teachers starting next week. I would humbly ask for you, if available, to join us on campus next Wednesday and Friday, 29 and 31 March, between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. as we open the Chapel for a time of individual and corporate prayer. We will have a list of prayer points available as a starting point. But feel free to pray alone or in groups for whatever God puts on your heart for Warrior Nation. The Bible is filled with verses that speak of the power of prayer and the assurance God gives us by being obedient to His commands. As we read in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” We look forward to partnering with you during this important time!
With only one week remaining before Easter Break, I want to encourage you to continue to impress upon your students the need to finish strong. Only six weeks remain after the break and before exams, and the time will vanish quickly. Before we know it, graduation day will be upon us (sorry senior parents, for the anxiety I might have just caused you).
As a follow-up to the prospective families attending Open House, I sent a list of “15 More Reasons to Love RCS.” Here are the first 5 as reminders that you can share with friends and families who are looking for a safe, God-centered family to teach and love their kids:
- 71 years of experience in Educating Hearts and Minds for Christ
- Regular Discipleship group student meetings to discuss student matters and make connections with staff members
- Spiritual Emphasis Weeks each semester, which give students a chance to draw closer to God
- Weekly Chapel services in elementary and secondary divisions (6-12th grades led by student praise band)
- ALL Staff members have a personal salvation testimony with Christ
More to come in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! Praying grace and peace for you and your family this weekend. We are honored to partner with you in Educating Heart and Minds for Christ!
Blessings,
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Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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Parent Letter - 3/17/23
March 17, 2023
Dear Parents and Families of RCS,
The final installment of our WARRIOR series is about Responsibility. The Bible talks about a hierarchy of responsibility as Christians – First to God, then to family, then to others. In Colossians 3:23, it says, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men…” Everything we do should be done from a perspective of honoring God and done as an act of worship to Him. In serving our family, we read in 1 Timothy 5:8, “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Providing for our family’s spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being allows us to demonstrate our love for our Savior by being His hands and feet. The same is true for others, that we “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). There is no greater witness for Christ than what we do to show others who He is. As St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Preach the gospel at all times and, if necessary, use words.”
This past week, all students in grades K-12 had the blessed opportunity to take part in our spring Spiritual Emphasis Week. It was a week of hearing God’s Word, interacting with peers in small groups, and having fun and fellowship with students and staff. This week impacted many students, including many who gave their hearts to Christ for the first time!! God is moving, and we are excited about all He has for Warrior Nation in the coming days and weeks.
Open House yesterday was a big success, as 11 more families toured the school, met with teachers, and heard about the many great things RCS offers students and families. Please continue to partner with us in prayer for the incoming families God has chosen to be a part of Warrior Nation. If you know families that want to explore RCS or Christian education in general, encourage them to call and schedule a personal tour with me or plan to attend the April Open House on Thursday, 20 April, at 6:30 p.m.
Speaking of partnership, don’t forget to check out the updated completed project list found here on our website. We are in the planning phase for other upcoming projects to continue the improvements. Stay tuned to find out how you can get involved!
Calling all golfers!!! The annual RCS Golf Tournament is coming soon, and we still have some space available. If you are interested in playing and channeling your inner Happy Gilmore, please follow this link to register - https://birdease.com/RCSWarriorClassic. Registration is also available on the RCS app.
May the Lord bless you with his peace and joy this weekend!
Blessings,
Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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Parent Letter - 3/10/23
March 10, 2023
Dear Parents and Families of RCS,
This week’s WARRIOR trait is a tough one to write about and especially to live out, as it contradicts our selfish nature to “do our own thing.” That trait is Obedience. When our first son was a toddler, he had a friend (my coworker’s son) who was on his porch one day playing with his toys. When the boy’s mom came out and asked him what he was doing, he replied, “I have a plan, and you’re not in it!” As a parent, you can imagine the flood of emotions and her desired response to such a seemingly indignant reply.
Yet, even as adults, we often take the same approach to God. We like to think we have a plan we have thought out and are convinced it is better than anything anyone else, including God, could have for our lives. Romans 5:19 tells us, “For as by one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.” The first man Paul speaks about is Adam, whose sin in the garden separated mankind from fellowship with God. Jesus (the second man referenced in this passage) obeyed to leave his place in God’s throne room and submit to come to earth, live a sinless life as a man, and die a criminal’s death on the cross to take OUR place and our sin upon himself. God has an amazing plan for you, your family, and all of Warrior Nation. May we instead proclaim, “God has a plan, and I am definitely in it!”
Calling all golfers!!! The annual RCS Golf Tournament is coming soon, and we still have space available. So, if you are interested in playing and channeling your inner Happy Gilmore, please follow this link to register - https://birdease.com/RCSWarriorClassic. Registration is also available on the RCS app.
This is just a reminder to check out the updated completed project list on our website. We are in the planning phase for other upcoming projects to continue the improvements. So stay tuned to find out how you can get involved!
Next Thursday, 16 March, is our third Spring Open House event. As of this writing, we already have 11 families scheduled to attend. If you know folks looking for a loving, Christ-centered school community, please have them call the front office at 804-276-3193 to register.
Then, next Friday, 17 March, March Madness comes to RCS! Fathers and sons are invited to join Mentor Classic Ministries in the gym for an evening of college hoops, cornhole, and basketball contests. We will have four games broadcast simultaneously and always have a great time of fellowship. Please RSVP here, so we get enough pizza.
May the Lord bless you with his peace and joy this weekend!
Blessings,
Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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Parent Letter - 3/3/23
March 04, 2023
Dear Parents and Families of RCS,
I’ve heard Integrity, our WARRIOR trait of the week, described as “who we are when nobody is watching.” This trait runs contrary to everything for which the current world strives. Social media (on all platforms) is now overrun with “influencers” who expect, even insist, on everyone looking at them and hearing their opinion as if obtaining a million likes or views makes them an expert. We see it in business, music lyrics, entertainment, etc. The Bible, however, is abundant with God’s perspective on the value of integrity. Proverbs speaks about the contrast between a life of integrity with one of deceit and “crooked ways”. Our goal should be to live as Colossians 3:23 says; “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men”. We know that what we do matters when it is done for the Lord and His kingdom’s purpose and plan for our lives. As we train our children to understand and walk in this perspective, to be the true “influencers” for Christ, we will see hearts changed, and our world transformed.
If you have not yet seen the added page on our website, check it out here. Hats off to Mr. Zbyszinski and Mr. Spriggs for creating a great view of the “before and after” of a number of projects completed around campus. We will be updating our ongoing project list in the near future with ways you can get involved to continue to make RCS an outstanding place for “Educating Hearts and Minds for Christ.”
Our next Open House is right around the corner. Thursday, 16 March, we will again open our doors at 6:30 p.m. for prospective families to hear about all the great things God is doing at RCS. Please like and share the post on our RCS Facebook page. Also, let your friends and families know about this exciting opportunity to meet the teachers, tour the campus, and hear how they can become a part of Warrior Nation.
Coming in April will be our annual RCS Warrior Classic Golf Tournament. If you would like to volunteer some time to help with the organization and planning for the event, please reach out to Leigh Ann Kiebler as soon as you can at golf@richmondchristian.com. She will fill you in on her needs for planning the event. If you’d like to play in the tournament, registration is open on our website and on the RCS app.
Thank you all for your prayers and commitment to the mission and vision of RCS.
Blessings,
Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School
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