Chaplain

Conviction and the courage to stand and declare that conviction is an exciting thing to see in young people. Two of our students recently, after careful consideration, decided that they were convicted that Jesus is Lord and that they would commit to following him. Sophia Justice (Yr 10) and Sarah Kumpulainen (Yr 8) stood before a packed church to make this commitment public. They were confirmed by the Bishop Chris Edwards on Sunday.

Each stood and explained what Jesus meant to them.

Sophia said “He is the foundation of my life, he is my saviour, my hope and my joy.” She has clearly recognised that Jesus is more than a trimming to life but rather the centre and foundation of all her decisions.

Sarah responded, “Jesus is a brightly shining light, He is the clear illustration of God’s grace and the ultimate fulfillment of loving sacrifice. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. Jesus gives hope and persuades growth in my life.” She has eloquently captured the heart of the gospel that rests entirely on the Jesus and his sacrifice to pay the penalty of sin. She also reminds us that life is not static and that faith is a growing thing.

We encourage our students to reflect on life, seek answers to the difficult questions of life, investigate the claims of Jesus and the evidence that supports those claims. These young women have done this and have concluded that Jesus is real. They have set the course of their life and have joined the millions across the world who know Jesus as Lord and Saviour and are his family.

Congratulations Sophia and Sarah.

Parents Who Pray

A small, but dedicated, group of parents gather to pray for our school community, teachers, executive and students. If you are interested in joining us, our next meeting is on Wednesday 14 August in B.1.1 beginning at 8.30am and finishing by 9.15am.

Blessings

Ms Bronwyn Lihou
Senior Campus Chaplain
blihou@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9830