Pastor’s NewsViews
Tim Edwards, Pastor
First Baptist Church Highlands
It’s a brand new school year for students in public and parochial schools. Even home-schoolers are ending vacations and getting back in the routines. While there are many options in education, parents are primarily accountable for the training of their own children. One of the civic responsibilities in every community is funding a quality public education system. This undertaking has been institutionalized in the USA since the early decades of our history.
Education of the next generation is a costly proposition. School districts nationwide face significant budget challenges as the 2010-2011 school year begins. A new ceiling has recently been established for public school construction costs. The Robert F. Kennedy Community School in Los Angeles will open next month with approximately 4,200 students. The price tag is $578 million dollars and far exceeds costs for other pricey schools already constructed in that region. Approximately 1 billion dollars has allocated for the construction of 3 new schools within the past 5 years in the Los Angeles area. The budget of constructing and maintaining public education is high, but the cost factor of training the children is not solely measured in dollars and cents.
Tim Edwards, Pastor
First Baptist Church Highlands
It’s a brand new school year for students in public and parochial schools. Even home-schoolers are ending vacations and getting back in the routines. While there are many options in education, parents are primarily accountable for the training of their own children. One of the civic responsibilities in every community is funding a quality public education system. This undertaking has been institutionalized in the USA since the early decades of our history.
Education of the next generation is a costly proposition. School districts nationwide face significant budget challenges as the 2010-2011 school year begins. A new ceiling has recently been established for public school construction costs. The Robert F. Kennedy Community School in Los Angeles will open next month with approximately 4,200 students. The price tag is $578 million dollars and far exceeds costs for other pricey schools already constructed in that region. Approximately 1 billion dollars has allocated for the construction of 3 new schools within the past 5 years in the Los Angeles area. The budget of constructing and maintaining public education is high, but the cost factor of training the children is not solely measured in dollars and cents.
The greatest asset in providing for the children in any community is the input of parents and families. Parents give the greatest gift by investment of time and energy in meeting every need of children. These needs are not just educational, but include addressing the emotional, physical, and spiritual training of the next generation. Regardless of the venue, accountability for instruction of the total person is parental. The best ally for parents in fulfilling the responsibility of equipping kids for success is the local church. First Highlands is an ally for every family in our area as we teach God's Word.
Yes, education is costly and the greatest investment is a commitment as moms and dads to equip families with spiritual truth. Solomon gives God-breathed insight about real wisdom in the poetry textbook of ancient Israel. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding (Proverbs 9:10)…. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother (Proverbs 10:1)...He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. (Proverbs 14:27)
Yes, education is costly and the greatest investment is a commitment as moms and dads to equip families with spiritual truth. Solomon gives God-breathed insight about real wisdom in the poetry textbook of ancient Israel. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding (Proverbs 9:10)…. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother (Proverbs 10:1)...He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. (Proverbs 14:27)
This instruction is far more valuable than even a 578 million dollar school. Be an example in Godly wisdom. That gift is priceless!
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