Warrior News

Dear RCS Parents and Families,

Last week, we reflected on the story of Gideon and the powerful reminder that we face our battles in the strength of the Lord—not our own. This week, we turn to another encouraging passage: Exodus 17 and the story of Israel’s battle with the Amalekites.

As the Israelites fought, Moses stood on a hill overlooking the battle, holding his staff high. As long as his hands were raised, the Israelites prevailed—but when his arms grew tired and the staff lowered, the enemy began to win. Seeing this, Aaron (Moses' brother) and Hur came alongside him. They brought him a stone to sit on and stood on either side, holding up his arms until the battle was won.

Afterward, Moses built an altar and called it Yahweh-Nissi, which means “The Lord is my banner.” This story reminds us that victory comes not only through God’s power but also through the support of others. Moses couldn’t win the battle alone—he needed people to lift him up, literally and figuratively.

In the same way, when we face challenges—and we all do—it’s important to remember that we’re not meant to carry the burden alone. Whether you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, or just stretched thin, don’t hesitate to reach out. God places people in our lives to help hold up our arms when we’re too weary to do it ourselves. We are a community, and we are here for each other.

Upcoming Event: See You At The Pole – Wednesday, September 24

Please join us in prayer for this special, nationwide, student-led event where young people gather to worship and pray for their families, schools, communities, and nation. Families are warmly invited to attend. We’ll start the morning with a light breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by the prayer gathering. More details will be shared soon—stay tuned!

Cheer Program Update – Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who has generously contributed toward the purchase of new safety mats for our growing cheer program! We’ve raised over $1,400 so far. If you’d still like to give, please contact the main office for more information.

May the Lord bless you and keep you this weekend. It’s an honor to walk alongside you in faith and in partnership as we serve our students together.

Blessings,

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School