Allegra Estrada, RCS c/o 2016
An interview with Ministry-Bound and Future Doctor, Allegra Estrada, Bay Area Private High School Alumni One of the RCS goals to #CelebrateRCS during our 50th anniversary is to connect with RCS private high school Alumni and see what God has been doing in their lives since high school graduation. Dr. Hearne recently interviewed RCS Alumni Allegra Estrada, class of 2016 As part of the ...
Abby Hague, RCS c/o ’23
Submitted by Alyssa Kiefer in Home Page Stories, RCS Stories, Students on October 30, 2019
Athletics, Choir, & Bonding With Friends: An Interview with RCS Private Schools Student One of the RCS goals to #CelebrateRCS for our 50th anniversary is to connect with current RCS students and see what God has been doing in their lives and what they believe God is calling them toward their ...
RCS Receives Grant from Lou’s Dugout
Submitted by Alyssa Kiefer in RCS Athletics, RCS Highlights on October 29, 2019
Bay Area Private Schools Receives Baseball Equipment Grant A grant from Lou's Dugout was recently awarded to Redwood Christian Schools. The grant, submitted by RCS Athletic Director Mr. Jim Cleveland, provided baseball and softball equipment valued at $1,800. The equipment secured by the grant ...
Michael Kuzni, RCS c/o ’09
Submitted by Alyssa Kiefer in Alumni, Alumni News, Class of 2009, Home Page Stories, RCS Stories on September 25, 2019
San Francisco Bay Area Private Academy Alumni Shares One of the RCS goals to #CelebrateRCS in or 50th anniversary is to connect with RCS Alumni and see what God has been doing in their lives since graduation from the best private schools in the Bay Area. Dr. Hearne recently interviewed RCS ...
Christine (Todd) DiGiacomo, RCS c/o ‘78
San Francisco Bay Area Christian High Schools Graduates Share Train Up a Child One of the Redwood Christian Schools goals to #CelebrateRCS in our 50th anniversary is to connect with RCS Alumni and see what God has been doing in their lives since graduation from our San Francisco Bay Area private high school. Superintendent Hearne recently interviewed RCS Alumni, Christine (Todd) DiGiacomo, ...
Adrianna (Martinez) Johnson, RCS c/o ’09
Submitted by Alyssa Kiefer in Alumni, Alumni News, Class of 2009, Home Page Stories, RCS Blog, RCS Stories on September 06, 2019
Peace and Confidence: Bay Area Private School Graduate Reflects on Time at RCS Dr. Hearne recently interviewed RCS Alumni, Adrianna (Martinez) Johnson, class of 2009. As part of the interview, Adrianna was asked to share her thoughts on this month’s theme verse, Deuteronomy 6:5-7: “You shall ...
Redwood Christian Schools Collects Food for Ruby’s Place in Castro Valley
Submitted by Bruce Johnson in RCS Highlights on April 02, 2019
Bay Area Private Elementary School Donates to Charity At the end of their weekly chapel, the students at Redwood Christian Elementary School were invited to come forward with food that they brought from home for Ruby’s Place, recently relocated to Castro Valley. The chapel speaker was RCS ...
Rachel Chow
Submitted by Alyssa Kiefer in Faculty, RCS Stories on January 04, 2019
Position: MSHS Teacher College: Bachelor of Music in Music Education from San Jose State University Email: RachelChow@rcs.edu What is/are your role(s) at Redwood Christian Schools? Concert choir, International Choir, MS Ensemble, AAP Algebra 1, Freshman Advisor What do you love ...
November 28 – December 9
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update November 14 - November 25 In this newsletter: Follow God - John 10:27, a Devotional Thought from Mr. Kady, Director of Advancement Christmas Letters of Encouragement Gymnasium Grand Opening Ceremony Recap Middle School Fall Athletic Awards Recap Harbor House Toy & Food Drive 11/26 - 11/30 Operation Christmas Box ...
November 14 – November 25
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update November 14 - November 25 In this newsletter: Follow God - John 10:27, a Devotional Thought from Mr. Warner, MSHS Principal Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers RCE Harvest Day Recap Middle School Fall Athletic Awards Chapel HS Homecoming Tickets on Sale Now thru 12/12 All Operation Christmas Boxes Due TODAY, ...
November 7 – November 18
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update November 7 - November 18 In this newsletter: Follow God - John 10:27, a Devotional Thought from Mr. Hearne, Superintendent Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers Athletics Playoffs Highlights #GoEagles RCE Book Fair 11/6 - 11/9 High School "Timeless as the Tides" Homecoming Ticket Sales Middle School ACSI Leadership ...
October 31- November 11
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update October 31- November 11 In this newsletter: Follow God - Mark 8:34, a Devotion from Erin McGrath, MSHS Assistant Principal Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers Fall Athletics Playoffs Recap RCE Parents Coffee Hour, 11/1 and MSHS Parents Coffee Hour, 11/15 Navajo Night Out, 11/2 Winter Sports Athletic Tryouts, ...
October 24- November 4
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update October 24- November 4 Please note the Missions Team Gala is Friday, 11/2! Please accept our apologies for the original typo. In this newsletter: Follow God - Mark 8:34, a Devotion from Albert Castaneda, MSHS Assistant Principal, AAP Director Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers Athlete of the Week: Marcus Green, Varsity ...
October 17 – October 28
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update October 10 - October 21 In this newsletter: Follow God - Mark 8:34, a Devotion from Evan Barnhart, Director of RCS Global Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers Southern California College Tour Recap Athlete of the Week: Varsity Girls Volleyball Team Reserve Your Tickets for the MSHS Stage Left Drama Performances ...
October 10 – October 21
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update October 10 - October 21 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS TO THE NEWSLETTER: Middle Social is on 10/26/18 (not 10/19) Stage Left Drama Play is on 10/26/18 (not 10/19) In this newsletter: Follow God - Matthew 4:19, a Devotion from Megan Sinisi, RCE Assistant Principal Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers ...
October 3 – October 14
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update October 3 - October 14 In this newsletter: Follow God - Matthew 4:19 a Devotion from Mr. Hearne, Superintendent Fab Learning As Reported by Our Teachers Athlete of the Week: Craig Yangihara RSVP for Annual Dinner Here! Introducing the RCS Director of Specialized Programs, Mr. Patrick Lee Last Day for Quarter 1 Late ...
September 26 – October 7
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update September 26 - October 7 In this newsletter: Follow God - Matthew 4:19 a Devotion from Mr. Castaneda, MSHS Assistant Principal Fab Learning As Reported by Our Teachers Athlete of the Week - Danielle Harrell, Varsity Tennis Middle School Leadership Participates in #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay RCS Students Gather to ...
September 19 – September 30
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update September 19 - September 30 In this newsletter: Follow God - Matthew 4:19 Fab 5 As Reported by Our Teachers Athlete of the Week - Benjamin Nunley Middle School All American Classic Game Recap Thank you for your support at the Christian Ministry Pancake Breakfast & Auction RCE Vision Screening (9/19/18) MSHS ...
September 12 – September 23
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update September 12 - September 23 In this newsletter: Follow God - Matthew 4:19 Fab 5 As Reported by Our Teachers Today is the Last Day to Reserve Cal Football Tickets RCE Patriots Day Recap Nacho Sale/Booster Club Apparel Sale 9/13 RCE Parents Coffee Hour (9/13) and MSHS Parents Coffee Hour (9/20) Christian Ministry ...
September 5 – September 16
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update September 5 - September 16 In this newsletter: Fab 5 As Reported by our Teachers Meet MSHS Registrar, Mrs. Kientzler HS Fall Fantastics Week Recap #RCSReady Drawing Winners Announced CSF Sign-ups for Middle School & High School Students - Deadline 9/7/18 Patriot's Day Chapel 9/7/18 Middle School All American ...
August 8 – August 18
Click Here for the Redwood Christian Schools Eagle Update August 8 - August 18 In this newsletter: What's Happening This Week at RCS Calendar Back-to-School BBQ Meet Our New Business Manager, Mrs. Costanzo RCE Open House MSHS New Student Orientation High School Student iPad Orientation MSHS & RCE Parent-Teacher Nights MSHS Athletics Information and Kickoff Night ...
May 23 – July 30 – Summer Edition
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on May 24, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update ************************************************************************************ Click here for Important Dates and Events May 23 - July 30 Summer Resources 2018-19 RCS Instructional Calendar Click Here 2018-19 ...
May 16 – May 27 Graduation Edition
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on May 17, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update ************************************************************************************ Click here for Important Dates and Events May 16 - May 27 (Note that Our Graduation Week Schedule is revised, the corrected version is pictured ...
May 9 -May 20
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on May 10, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Click here for Important Dates and Events May 2 - May 13 Highlights RCS 2018-19 Academic Calendar Published Click Here Visiting Team Recommends RCS for Highest Level of Accreditation Click Here EC Presents Summer Recreation! ...
April 25 – May 6
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on April 26, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Important Dates and Events April 18 - April 29 April 27 Grades 9-11 Math Field Trip to Six Flags May 1 1st grade Field Trip to Oakland Zoo May 4 ACSI Art Festival FIND ALL UPCOMING EVENTS ...
April 18 – April 29
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on April 19, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Important Dates and Events April 18 - April 29 April 20 MSHS Stage Right Drama Night 7:00pm April 22 Festival of Fine Arts at Redwood Chapel 4:00pm April 24 RCE Bake Sale for Zayda’s Family FIND ALL UPCOMING EVENTS ...
April 11 – April 22
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on April 12, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Important Dates and Events April 4 – April 15 April 12 Prospective Parent Night 7pm April 14 ACSI Elementary Speech Meet April 18 MSHS SHadow Day 7:45am FIND ALL UPCOMING EVENTS ...
APRIL 4-APRIL 15
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on April 05, 2018
Click for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: We have all had that most embarrassing moment ... the one where we just wanted to die. Embarrassment is an emotion that we can also learn from and embarrassing moments can be great teaching opportunities with our ...
March 21 – April 8
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on March 22, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Did you know that God has given all parents a homework assignment? In “Deuteronomy 6:4-9,” God provides the first set of instructions to parents, regarding expectations on how to raise ...
March 14 – March 24
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on March 15, 2018
Click for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: How has social media changed the way we think, live, react, and respond? My first recommended resource comes from Safe Smart Social who recently published a video blog, "The Negative Effects of Social Media for ...
March 7 – March 18
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on March 07, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Glenn Schultz, a retired Christian school superintendent, states, "Children are God's homework for parents." As parents we naturally want what is best for our children. We naturally want to set them ...
February 28 – March 11
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on March 01, 2018
Click for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: John 14:26, “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” This is a crucial verse for Christian ...
February 21 – March 4
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on February 22, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: As we all know, there is no handbook for perfect parenting. Being a parent is often about experimenting to find out exactly what the child needs in the moment and what worked yesterday just isn't ...
February 14 – February 25
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on February 15, 2018
Click for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: I hope that today's first two recommended resources serve as educational reading for RCS parents and as appropriate discussion guides between parents and students regarding the harmful effects of smoking anything. ...
February 7 – February 18
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on February 08, 2018
Click for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Each generation of parents has always had to face something new and figure out what appropriate boundaries should be placed around children. In the early 1900s automobiles were new and parents had to decide when to ...
January 31 – February 10
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on February 01, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: We are in the midst of winter, and spring will soon be here! With spring will come the annual spring cleaning. While listening to a Focus on the Family podcast this week, with guest ...
January 24 – February 3
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on January 25, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Colossians 4:6 is one of my favorite Bible verses, "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." I try to often remind myself ...
January 17 – January 28
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on January 17, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Ten years ago, Apple introduced the iPhone and among other changes it has ushered into homes a change to parenting. With a smartphone in their hand our children have the entire world at their ...
January 10 – January 21
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on January 11, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: The first two recommended resources come from a Focus on the Family podcast that I heard recently, "Changing Your Relationships Through the Power of Kindness." I was struck by one of the opening ...
January 3 – January 14
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on January 11, 2018
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: The new year has arrived and with it comes great possibility. 2018 has the potential to be the best year ever. It's up to those of us alive today to make this happen. One of the ways we can ...
December 13 – January 5
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on December 14, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: In Christian circles we often hear that the Christmas season isn't about giving presents and although this is correct when it comes to our materialistic culture, it is technically incorrect ...
December 6 – December 17
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS Highlights on December 07, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Jesus is the reason for the Christmas Season!!! One of the presents that we as parents get is our kids home from school for two weeks!!! Let me encourage you to use this time ...
November 15 – December 3
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on November 16, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: The most important relationship that children can have growing up is with their parents. This is why God has assigned the homework of raising children to their parents. My first recommended ...
November 8 – November 19
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on November 09, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: As parents, we want to keep our children safe, and yet tragedy continues to happen in the world around us. We want to help our children understand the tragedies that are taking place around us, ...
November 1 – November 12
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on November 02, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: We live in an age where "information" is exponentially expanding. According to Schilling (2013), "Buckminster Fuller created the 'Knowledge Doubling Curve'; he noticed that until 1900 human ...
October 5 – November 25
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on October 26, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: We want for all of our students at RCS to develop the necessary skills to become leaders in the spheres of influence that God is calling them into. We want to be able to help them develop the ...
October 18 – October 29
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on October 19, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: When is the last time you heard, “I need more sleep.” Sleep is vitally important for our overall health. Sleep is when God allows our brains to reset. It's vitally important that we as ...
October 11- October 22
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on October 12, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Children naturally trust their parents. They know that Mom and Dad are their protectors, their cheerleaders, their biggest fans. Children also turn to Mom and Dad in their moment of need and look ...
October 4 – October 15
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on October 05, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Parenting is an important calling!!! I was reminded of this as I prepared to write today’s devotional thought on Psalm 78:4. We are called by God to raise our children in such a way as to ...
September 28 – October 8
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on September 28, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: As parents, we love our kids deeply. We want to know what is going on in their lives. It is our job to train them today to become the men and women of God in the future. Today’s children are ...
September 20 – October 1
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on September 21, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Today's parents are the first generation of parents in the age of smart phones, Internet, and cameras in a child's pocket. Being the first, they don't have the benefit previous generations had ...
September 13 – September 24
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on September 14, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: In Deuteronomy 6, God charges parents with raising and educating their children. In the 21st century, part of this entails how to navigate a "flesh and blood" life as well as a "digital" life. My ...
September 6 – September 17
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on September 08, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: School is now in full swing. Teachers are teaching, students are learning!!! This week I’ve selected two resources to give parents a few ideas and strategies to help establish positives ...
August 30 – September 10
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events, Uncategorized on August 31, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: Proficiency in reading helps in so many areas of life, such as improving focus and concentration, building critical thinking skills, expanding imagination, increasing vocabulary, and reducing ...
August 23 – September 1
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on August 24, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources: As we settle into the school year, it is important to establish a family routine to ensure that homework gets completed, extra-curricular activities are attended, time is spent together as a ...
August-17-2017
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on August 17, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (John 17:3). My earliest memory of eternal life was when the beloved custodian at my church passed away. ...
August 2017
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on August 10, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional The RCS theme for 2017-18 is, “Know God” from John 17:3. “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” The RCS mission is to provide a Christ-centered ...
Eagle Update August 2017
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on August 03, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update 2017-18 Theme: Know God Theme Verse: John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they KNOW you, the only true GOD, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” Important Dates and Events for AUGUST 2017 Prospective Parent ...
News & Views July 2017
Submitted by Alyssa Kiefer in News & Views, News and Views Newsletter on July 27, 2017
Click the image below to read Redwood Christian Schools' News & Views publication for July ...
August 2017
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on July 21, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update 2017-18 Theme: Know God Theme Verse: John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they KNOW you, the only true GOD, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” Important Dates and Events for August 2017 Teacher Pre-Season ...
Prospective Parent Night – Nov 9
Redwood Christian Schools 2017-18 Prospective Parent Night November 9, 2017 7pm Grades TK - 12 Redwood Chapel 19300 Redwood Road, Castro Valley Parking behind Redwood Chapel - enter from Heyer Ave or James Ave off Redwood Rd Receive discounts toward the application fee and tuition when you attend a Prospective Parent meeting! The Education You TRUST for the Children You LOVE Please ...
June 2017
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on June 07, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update 2016-17 Theme: Love God June Theme Verse: Psalm 19:14 ESV “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Important Dates and Events for June ...
May 31 – June 11
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Mr. Hearne's Recommended Resources: (click below for the articles) Parents, both of this week’s recommendations come from AXIS. First, the weekly Cultural Translator which as usual is filled with ideas and concerns regarding how to navigate the 21st century with a Biblical worldview. Second, a link to a commercial for a free Online ...
May 24 – June 4
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 119 is one of my favorite chapters of the Bible because it is focused upon God’s Word. The entire Psalm speaks to the fact that God’s Word is for all people of all time. Each verse focuses the reader upon God’s Word by describing Scripture as either God’s: word, judgment, law, commandments, precepts, ...
May 17 – May 28
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 119 (the longest Psalm in the Bible) is themed around the concept of the extreme value of the Word of God in our lives. It's easy to give lip service to our love for God. However, the Psalmist in this chapter reminds us that loving God involves being consumed with, following after, learning more, and obeying ...
May 10 – May 21
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: This one short verse in the longest chapter (176 verses) of the Bible encapsulates the theme of the entire chapter. It is also the description that God gave for why he chose this author to lead His chosen people, and it ought to serve as the theme for our lives today. The theme is the Word of God. Our soul refers to ...
May 3 – May 14
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on May 04, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 119:167 My soul keeps Your testimonies, And I love them exceedingly. How often have you obeyed a rule, but your heart was not in it? As the little boy told his teacher, "I may be sitting on the outside, but ...
April 26 – May 7
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on April 27, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Most of us want to hear God’s voice when it comes to our discussions. We need to be a student of the Word first and know that He will never contradict His Word, referred to by the Greek word logos. His spoken word ...
April 19 – April 30
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on April 20, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: In 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” Loving God with our entire minds calls for us ...
April 12 – April 23
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on April 13, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Holy living is God’s calling on the lives of every Christian. The Scriptures are where we find how God wants the believer to live, act, and think. Approval by God is given to us through the gift of grace Jesus ...
April 6 – April 16
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on April 06, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: 2 Timothy 2:15 presents a challenge that recognizes the benefit of a growth mindset: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of ...
March 29 – April 9
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: “Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law” (Romans 13:10). To truly love others the way God desires, we have to first love God. Only then can we love others. By loving God and then loving others, the law is kept to its fullness. People are unlovable. We are full of sin and ...
March 22 – April 2
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on March 23, 2017
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: “I love” in the English language is such an overused term because the meaning of the word love is often trivialized. If we love something in life, what we really mean is that it brings me such great pleasure ...
March 15 – March 26
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: In Romans 13:8-10, Paul is writing regarding Old Testament law, specifically the Ten Commandments. He reminds his readers of the commandments the Israelites had to live by. Specifically, he references the laws about not murdering, stealing, coveting, or committing adultery. Paul does an excellent job of giving us a ...
March 8 – March 19
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: “Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law” (Romans 13:10). "Do no harm." This is the oath taken by all physicians. We place our trust in the medical profession. Doctors and nurses are highly trained professionals who have pledged to have our best interests in mind at all ...
March 1 – March 12
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Love is living and active, easily witnessed in a person’s life. If you want to know what a person loves, examine his/her actions. The end of Romans 13:9 states, “you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Paul is not telling believers to love themselves here, as this is something people naturally do. People ...
February 15th – February 26th
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Matt. 7:12: “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them. For this is the Law and the Prophets.” Jesus spoke these words to His disciples. The one thing that strikes me as I read this verse and Matt. 22:39 (“…You shall love your neighbor as yourself) is the need to take our eyes off ...
February 8th – February 19th
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: There is an expressed command from God in this month’s theme verse that whatever you would want others to do to you, you should do it to them. But there is a principle here that goes beyond the traditional “I want people to be nice to me, so I’ll be nice to them.” The principle is that whatever is good in ...
February 1st – February 12th
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Matthew 7:12 is the Golden Rule. It is also the second Bible verse that I memorized as a little boy, and in the King James, no less. To this day, when quoting it, I still quote the KJV, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them.” On face value, this simply means, treat others as you ...
January 25th – February 5
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Romans 12:2 follows on the heels of declaring that God is merciful and that we are to present ourselves as holy (sacred) and acceptable to God. Thus verse 1 ends by informing us that this is the only way to come before God and spiritually worship Him now are given instructions on how to be holy. 1) Don't love this ...
January 18th – January 29th
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Romans 12:2 says, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." I am sometimes caught off guard by how easy it is to be conformed to this world. Our culture constantly promotes ...
January 11th – January 22nd
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Christian Education is so critical to the renewal of a child’s mind. Notice the Scriptures say that when we are transformed by the renewal of our minds, we will then be able to discern God’s will. A non-Christian education cannot provide this knowledge because the basis of all truth and all knowledge comes ...
January 4th – January 15th
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Our focus for January is to love God with all of our mind. Romans 12:2 reads, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” As believers we are to undergo a complete and total ...
December 15th – January 15th
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: The key to Psalm 18:1, “I love you, O Lord, my strength” is not that we love God for making us strong, but rather that we love God who is the totality of our strength. Our frailness, our weak humanity, our sinfulness, these are all major characteristics of what constitutes our lives. But our hope and love is not ...
December 7th – December 18th
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: King David wrote Psalm 18 as thanksgiving praise because God had delivered him from his enemies. The Hebrew word that Kind David used for love refers to an intimacy with God that is based upon companionship. King David fully realized that he was in a close, intimate relationship with God. The only way for us to ...
Eagle Update 11/30 Private School News
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on December 01, 2016
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 63:1 says, “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” God alone is the one that can bring ...
Eagle Update Redwood Christian Schools Thanksgiving
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 63:1 says, “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” This verse has strong descriptive words: earnestly, thirsts, and faints. When I read these words, it communicates a desperation for God. It is a ...
Eagle Update RCS Private School 11/16
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 63:1, “O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water.” This opening verse to Psalm 63 provides an analogy for how much David loves God. In it he expresses an authentic and genuine desire for God’s ...
Eagle Update Redwood Christian 11/9/2016
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 63:1, “O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water.” Can you say that the Almighty God is your God? You can if you belong to Him. How do you know that you belong to Him? Because your soul thirsts for ...
Eagle Update November 3, 2016
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 63:1 is an earnest appeal to God, a cry of worship, an acknowledgment of the greatness of God: “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” David is not addressing just any old god, he is addressing the ...
Eagle Update Redwood Christian Schools 10/27
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: The alarm clock goes off, and you are frantically trying to get the kids up and ready for school. You scream at the cat who just ran outside while you were taking things to the car to leave by 6:45 am. Oh yeah, and don’t forget to whip them up a delicious, nutritious breakfast. This is how my mornings go. Trying to ...
Eagle Update RCS Private School 10/19
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: "My favorite swimming pool game growing up was Marco Polo. Have you played this game? With your eyes closed you call out, “Marco,” and everyone else answers, “Polo.” Then after keying in on one voice you track that person by changing your direction to face him as you continue to call out, “Marco,” until ...
Eagle Update Redwood Christian 10/12
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: As today’s social climate continues to get more and more complicated, the complexity and diversity of societal problems run even deeper. One might say that the solution can be found in this one small verse. Psalm 27:8 “You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”” ...
RCS Private Schools Eagle Update 10/5
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on October 07, 2016
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Psalm 27:8, “You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, LORD, do I seek.’” In this verse, we see King David, a man after God’s own heart, pleading with God to answer his ...
RCS Private Schools Eagle Update 9/28
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on September 29, 2016
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: In John 14:15, God says “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” As we read this verse, we must realize that the love being spoken of here is agape love, or as it can be defined, a willful delight in ...
Eagle Update RCS Private School 9/21-10/2
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on September 22, 2016
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commands. Warner family dinner discussions are all about the events of the day. I love living life with a glimpse into two 7-year-olds’ and 5 year-old’s life! One of our ...
Eagle Update 9/14-9/25
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: John 14:15, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Jesus asks us to do a very important thing to show that we love Him: Keep His commandments. Just like with our parents or bosses, doing what is asked of us is easy when everything is going well. It’s easier to do what is asked, even the more ...
Redwood Christian School Eagle Update 8/24 – 9/4
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Luke 10:27: "And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” This verse tells us how loving God works in progression. We must first love God with all of our heart so that the Holy ...
Redwood Christian Schools Update August 5, 2016
Click on Banner Above for PDF Version of the Eagle Update Devotional Thought: Our theme for this year is: Love God, taken from Luke 10:27. Loving God is not simply an emotion. It’s a decision based upon the call of God placed on our lives. Loving God ultimately becomes and action because we have to love God with: our heart, our soul, our strength, and our mind. Loving God is not always ...
Previewing Redwood Christian Schools Week of May 23rd
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on May 20, 2016
Greetings! This is the final part of the Parent Satisfaction Survey!!! Thank you for providing us with your important input. Current Parents: click here to provide your thoughts for Part 4: General Impressions & Overall Satisfaction. And just in case you missed Part 1 three weeks ago or ...
Redwood Christian Schools Week Preview May 16
Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on May 13, 2016
Greetings! Current Parents: click here to provide your thoughts for Part 3: Facilities and School Services / Student Activities. (If the link does not work, you can cut and paste this link: http://goo.gl/forms/j7MVvySIlJ.) And just in case you missed Part 1 two weeks ago or Part 2 from last ...
