Principal's Corner
Who Do You Think You Are?
. God’s beloved child
. Christ’s dear friend
1 Corinthians 15.20-22 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Our identity IN CHRIST is what grounds us. For if we are united to Christ, we share…
…in His death (we were baptized in His death)
…in His resurrection (we are resurrected with Christ)
…in His ascension (we have been raised with Him)
…in His heavenly home
…in His promised return.
IN CHRIST, each of us is special, unique, and loved in a way that the world does not understand. April monthly tip #1 – continually THINK these truths with ‘I am…’ statements’; tip #2 – prayerfully HEAR Jesus personalize these truths to you ‘Paul, you are…’; tip #3 – imaginatively ENVISION yourself embodying these truths in your daily life. Below ‘OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST’ is something I hope you will use, share, and use daily during April and going forward. We all need to THINK, HEAR, and ENVISION this for us, and do our children.
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This month we recognize the sacred season of Lent. It is a great time to celebrate spring by growing deeper in our Christian life through prayer to our Heavenly Father! For this month’s staff wellness focus, we encouraged everyone to practice mindful prayer. We set up a prayer box with Bible verses and opportunities to write a prayer for staff.
Martin Luther—On Prayer
“Pray—and let God worry.” – Martin Luther
“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” Martin Luther
"The less I pray, the harder it gets; the more I pray, the better it goes." Martin Luther
“We must be careful not to break the habit of true prayer and … become lax and lazy, cool and listless toward prayer. The devil who besets us is not lazy or careless, and our flesh is too ready and eager to sin and is disinclined to the spirit of prayer.” - Martin Luther –From A Simple Way to Pray.
“Therefore from youth on we should form the habit of praying daily for our needs, whenever we are aware of anything that affects us or other people around us, such as preachers, magistrates, neighbors, and servants; and, as I have said, we should always remind God of his commandment and promise.…This I say because I would like to see people learn to pray properly…” Martin Luther. Luther’s Large Catechism, 1529
Pastor's Corner
Dear Red Hill Lutheran School Families,
I hope you had a blessed Holy Week and Eater! Just like Christmas, Easter in the church is not just a one-day celebration! Easter is celebrated every Sunday as we gather in the name of our resurrected Lord and Savior! As Saint Paul reminds us: “But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15.13-14)
Beginning on Sunday, April 7th, we begin a new message series entitled, “Who Do You Think You Are?” The Book of Ephesians. “Who do you think you are?” sounds like a rather startling or even rude question? Yet, answering this question makes all the difference in the world! Knowing who we are, our identity, determines how we act, the decisions we make, who we relate to, and even how we view God! Our identity shapes our worldview and how we fit into the larger scheme of things in this world. Of course, the Bible has a lot to say about who we are; our identity as God’s people—The Book of Ephesians particularly!
Through this series, we will examine the nature and purpose of the Book of Ephesians, exploring the themes and foundational truths that empower disciples of Jesus to live in the new reality of God’s kingdom come, as well as our identity as children of God who are in Christ! You are welcome to join us as we explore…
“I Am in Christ.”
“I Am Blessed.”
“I Am Loved.”
“I Am Victorious!”
As always, if there is anything we can be praying for, or if we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to call upon us!
Until I see you, may you have a wonderful and healthy April! Thanks for being a part of our Red Hill family!
Gratefully in Christ,
Pastor Seth
Red Hill Lutheran Church and School
Email: rhlsoffice@redhillschool.org
Website: www.redhillschool.org
Location: 13200 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA, USA
Phone: 714-544-3132