Dr. Grete          THE RBCS CREST AND KNIGHT ORIGIN AND MEANING

In the summer of l973, when God called certain people to establish Rocky Bayou Christian School (RBCS) to provide students with a biblically-based, Christ-centered education, many problems had to be solved. Who would be our first students? Who would teach them? What curriculum materials would we use to help them grow to Christian maturity? What financial resources could we use? What legal steps are required to establish such a ministry? How could we picture the mission that the school was to carry out?

Primary responsibility for answering such questions fell upon Major Bob Grete, a USAF SOF plans officer stationed at Eglin. Bob was conducting a Bible study for interested SOF personnel, including illustrator Bill Brannon of Niceville. Bob mentioned the foundation of the RBCS ministry and its purpose to guide students to Christian maturity. He mentioned the ministry needed a logo -- an RBCS crest that would express the school's mission in terms of the whole armor of God:

 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.... (Ephesians 6:10-18, KJV)

Bill accepted the challenge. A little later on that same day Bill called Major Grete to his office to view the results of his work stating, "If it's not what you want or if there is anything that isn't just right, I'll do it again." Upon seeing the beautiful color crest mounted on a wood-grained background, Major Grete easily discerned that God had immediately given to Bill a beautiful concept to express the whole armor of God needed for Christian maturity in today's world. Thus, the RBCS crest was born.
                                               
                                              
Since developing the RBCS crest, RBCS has adopted the Knight, holding a shield of the crest's design, as the school's "mascot." The Knight symbolizes one who is armed and ready to carry out the commandments of his King. Jesus gave the following "Great Commission" to His disciples:

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20, NASV)

The RBCS ministry desires to equip its students with the biblical world view, Christian character, and skills necessary to be a Knight for King Jesus in any pattern of life into which He calls them.
 

Rocky Bayou Christian School
A Ministry of the Northwest Florida Christian Education Association
2101 North Partin Drive     Niceville, Florida  32578
(850)   678-7358       FAX:  (850)   729-2513   

    Friday, July 25, 2008

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