Prayer for Children at School

Father, in Jesus' name, I confess Your Word this day concerning my children as they pursue their education and training at school. You are effectually at work in them, creating within them the power and desire to please You. They are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath.

I pray that my children will find favor, good understanding, and high esteem in the sight of God and their teachers and classmates. I ask You to give my children wisdom and understanding as knowledge is presented to them in all fields of study and endeavor.

Father, thank You for giving my children an appreciation for education and helping them to understand that the Source and beginning of all knowledge is You. They have the appetite of the diligent, and they are abundantly supplied with educational resources; their thoughts are those of the steadily diligent, which tend only to achievement. Thank You that they are growing in wisdom and knowledge. I will not cease to pray for them, asking that they be filled with the knowledge of Your will, bearing fruit in every good work.

Father, I thank You that my children have divine protection since they dwell in the secret place of the Most High. My children trust and find their refuge in You and stand rooted and grounded in Your love. They shall not be led astray by philosophies of men and teaching that is contrary to truth. You are their Shield and Buckler, protecting them from attacks or threats. Thank You for the angels whom You have assigned to them to accompany, defend, and preserve them in all their ways of obedience and service. My children are established in Your love, which drives all fear out of doors.

I pray that the teachers of my children will be godly men and women of integrity. Give our teachers understanding hearts and wisdom in order that they may walk in the ways of piety and virtue, revering Your holy name. Amen.

Scripture References

Philippians 2:13

Deuteronomy 28:1,2,13

Proverbs 3:4 AMP

1 Kings 4:29

Daniel 1:4

Proverbs 1:4,7

Proverbs 3:13

Proverbs 4:5

Colossians 1:9,10

Psalm 91:1,2

Ephesians 4:14

Psalm 91:3-11

Ephesians 1:17

Psalm 112:8

Ephesians 3:17

Matthew 18:18

James 1:5

Prayer for Christian School Teachers and Administrators

Father, we come in the name of Jesus. We thank You for teachers and administrators who are filled, with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and ability, in understanding and intelligence, in knowledge and in all kinds of craftsmanship, to devise skillful methods for teaching us and our children the Word of God. They are teachers who give themselves to teaching.

Father, may these teachers recognize that they must assume the greater accountability. According to Your Word, teachers will be judged by a higher standard and with greater severity [than other people]. We thank You that our teachers will not offend in speech - never say the wrong things - that they may be fully developed characters and perfect men and women, each one able to control his her own body and to curb his/her entire nature.

Thank You that our teachers are part of the fivefold ministry who are perfecting and fully equipping the saints (God's consecrated people), [that they should do] the work of ministering toward building up Christ's Body (the Church), [that it might develop] until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the full and accurate knowledge of the Son of God; that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood – the completeness of personality, which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection – the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him.

Thank You, Father, that Your people at our school are no longer children tossed [like ships] to and fro. They are enfolded in love, growing up in every way and in all things into Him, Who is the Head, [even] Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One.

Father, You are effectually at work in our teachers - energizing and creating in them the power and desire - both to will and to work for Your good pleasure and satisfaction and delight. Father, in the name of Jesus, their power and ability and sufficiency are from You. [It is You] Who have qualified them (making them to be fit, worthy, and sufficient) as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant. They are not ministers of the law which kills, but of the (Holy) Spirit, which makes alive.

Father, we rejoice in the Lord over our teachers and commit to undergird them with our faith and love. We will not judge or criticize them, but speak excellent and princely things concerning them. The opening of our lips shall be for right things.

Thank You, Father, that the teachers live in harmony with the other members of our school, being in full accord and of one harmonious mind and intention. Each is not [merely] concerned for his/her own interests, but each for the interest of others. Jesus is our example in humility, and our teachers shall tend - nurture, guard, guide, and fold - the flock of God, which is [their responsibility], and they will be examples of Christian living to the flock (the students).

Thank You, Father, for the performance of Your Word in our midst, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Scripture References (AMP)

Exodus 31:3,4

Romans 12:7

James 3:1,2

Ephesians 4:12-15 AMP

Philippians 2: 13

2 Corinthians 3:5,6 AMP

Proverbs 8:6

Philippians 2:2,4,5 AMP

1 Peter 5:2,3

Jeremiah 1:12

Vision News 8/12

August 2012

Monthly ".org News" is being replaced by "Vision News". Now keep up with the RA Vision every month!

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COMING UP

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21 Tuition Due

HERE’S WHAT’S NEW

State Vouchers Still Available
If your student attended public school last year and your family meets the income requirements, you are
eligible for a voucher to pay for all tuition to Richmond Academy! Call the office for more information 962-7677.

2011-13 New Enrollments
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Richmond Academy is receiving enrollment of new students for the next school year. Call the office at 765-962-7677 to receive an application packet for your child.

Departments: A Beka Scopes and Sequence
http://richmondacademy.org/Documents/ScopeAndSequence.pdf
Find out what your child will be learning in their class this year.

Now accepting RAPA memberships
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The purpose of the Richmond Academy Parents Association (RAPA) is to assist the school and the headmaster in bringing about spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth in our children. Any person having a direct interest in Richmond Academy is eligible for membership.

Alumni

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Do you have any major life events you would like to share? Please contact us to be included in our next publication. More Alumni news to come soon!

Testimonials

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Hear what students and parents are saying about Richmond Academy.

HOW TO HELP

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Donations

Thank you to the supporters and volunteers that help make Richmond Academy’s vision a reality. God has blessed us; to him be the glory and honor and power and praise!

School Choice Grants

Donations may be made to our partnered grant awarding organization. Donors will receive 50% of their gift as a credit back on their next Indiana state tax return and receive the normal federal tax deduction. Donations of at least $500 will help a student receive up to $60,000 in state voucher money. Please contact us for more information.

Current Needs

The school often has needs for goods to be purchaed or donated. Please contact the office to help:

·         Server

·         2 flat screen tvs 

·         Install 3 electrical outlets & storage room light

·         Install storage room door

Spirit Shop

Purchase clothing, school spirit items, balloon-o-grams, and locker pics.

Collections

Box Tops - This year our collection goal is 500 box tops per class each semester. Ask grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends to collect for your school! For a complete list of participating products, go to www.btfe.com.

Ink Cartridges - Recycle any Inkjet Cartridge and Richmond Academy will receive $3 for each cartridge. You may drop your cartridges in the box under the newspaper table in the front main hall.

Meijer Rewards - Enroll for Meijer Community Rewards at www.meijer.com/rewards to earn money for your school each time you shop at Meijer! The organization code you need to enter is 595929.

My Coke Rewards - Turn in My Coke Rewards points into rewards for your child's school! It's as easy as drinking your favorite Coke product! Our school has joined the My Coke Rewards for Schools Program. Those donations will help to provide our students with playground equipment, art supplies, sports gear, educational resources and much more! To sign up go to www.mycokerewards.com/schools and start turning in points today OR TURN CAPS INTO THE OFFICE.

OfficeMax MaxPerks - When you make a purchase at OfficeMax, give them the school's MaxPerk ID number and the school will earn rewards.

Fundraisers

Calendars (September), Cookbooks (November), Candles (January), Carnival (April)

Thank you for supporting our school!

THE TRIUNE FUND

http://richmondacademy.org/TriuneFund.aspx

The Triune Fund helps make up the difference beyond the school’s tuition amount. Participation, in any amount, from parents, businesses, churches, and the community will help us reach our goals to provide the best education for our community’s children.

The Triune Fund makes possible:

·         Building Programs which help to remodel, repair and maintain school and classrooms.

·         Need-based Financial Aid which encourages and ensures economic diversity within our student body

·         Faculty and Staff Continuing Education which helps hire and retain the very best people available

At the end of the school year, there will be a plaque with all of the names of those who have given and their club.

TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

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