RELATIONSHIPS DEFINE LIFERead: Mark 12:28-31 Relationships are filled with both wonder and pain. PAIN · A couple on the verge of divorce neither had hoped for.· Parents who don’t know what to do with a child on a destructive path.· A son whose dad has treated him with disrespect and harsh abuse.· A friend whose feeling of betrayal is so deep that she never wants to trust anyone again. WONDER · A marriage no one thought could be restored – but it was and is now thriving with joy.· Friendships in a small group that have become the strength of life.· A family with a newborn baby that has broadened their experience of what love feels like. JESUS UNDERSTANDS
YOUR RELATIONSHIPS ARE ETERNAL – EVERYTHING ELSE PERISHES
RELATIONSHIPS MUST RECEIVE FIRST PRIORITY
A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD SETS EVERYTHING ELSE IN ORDER
FOLLOW DAVID’S EXAMPLE 1. Talk to God about your feelings. Psalm 6:6 “I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.”
2. Talk to God about your weaknesses. Psalm 25:16 “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.”
3. Talk to God about his strengths. Psalm 24:8 “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.”
4. Tell God your fears. Psalm 55:5 “Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me.”
5. Pour out to God the desires of your heart. Psalm 38:9 “All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.”
6. Say out loud what you know to be true. Psalm 18:1-2 “I love you, Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
VISION Inspire Excellence. Strengthen the Spirit. Transform the World.
EXCELLENCE IN ALL
PREPARING LEADERS Through the pursuit of excellence and being educated by means of a Biblical worldview, Capital students will be prepared to influence our surrounding culture. Wherever our students go, and to whatever vocation or service they aspire, they will understand excellence and seek to attain it. By doing so, they will have a platform from which to guide, influence and lead those around them.
HONOR JESUS IN EVERYTHING WE DO The foundation for all of our programs and decisions is the Bible. We value faith that is based on a personal, intimate, and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. We will not compromise our Christian values as found in the Bible and reflected in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Therefore, our highest ideal is to honor Jesus in all our decisions and actions.
TWO KEYS TO MULTIPLICATION 1 – We give to the Lord first so that our finances are blessed. 2- We give over and above our tithes because only that which is shared can be multiplied.
NYU Med School ExampleA philanthropist had a vision to raise enough money to make med school tuition free. They achieved the goal and announced it to their students last August. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYdUMzZprL4
CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MISSION In partnership with committed parents/guardians, our mission is to provide an educational growth path within a vibrant Christ-centered environment that empowers students to discover their passions and to develop their unique gifts and abilities. Capital Christian School prepares students to navigate the issues and realities of life by developing their spiritual, academic, social, and physical potential, all from the foundation of biblical truth.
VISION Our Vision is to prepare tomorrow’s leaders to transform the world for Christ while growing in wisdom, knowledge, leadership, faith and service.
PREPARING LEADERS Through the pursuit of excellence and being educated by means of a Biblical worldview, Capital students will be prepared to influence our surrounding culture. Wherever our students go, and to whatever vocation or service they aspire, they will understand excellence and seek to attain it. By doing so, they will have a platform from which to guide, influence and lead those around them.
Read: Proverbs 3:27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Proverbs 17:22, Matthew 22:37-40 1 – You don’t need to be perfect. No one is. However, your love through Christ will never fail. 2 – Learn to laugh at yourself. 3 – Love them like you would have wanted to be loved.
• WE ARE PEOPLE OF THE LIGHT • GENEROSITY IS A DISTINGUISHING MARK OF PEOPLE OF THE LIGHT • TITHING IS LIFE, NOT LAW • GIVING IS A HEART THING • TITHING ISN’T A GRIM DUTY. IT IS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY.
