HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18
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LOST AND FOUND!
“The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me.' Matthew 25:40
Covering South Africa With God's Fingerprints
13th Annual St. Matthew Lutheran School Turkey Trot
“We love because He first loved us.” 1John 4:19
“We care for orphans not because we are the rescuers, but because through Christ, we’ve been rescued.”
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK!
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
Many years ago, one of our former first grade teachers was teaching a unit on “Community Helpers”. Each day, a different community helper would come into the classroom and give a small presentation regarding their job duties and how they assisted the community. Preparing her class for the next day’s guest speaker, she enthusiastically informed her class that the next guest community helper was going to be a veterinarian.
LOOK UP CHILD!
"I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1
When the alarm went off at 3:45 a.m. last Sunday morning, various emotions immediately awoke with me. In my thoughts, excitement was battling with nervousness, as anxiety competed to overtake both of them while I prepared to walk in the Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon for Team World Vision.
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for D.I.!
“We all have different gifts. Each gift came because of the grace God gave us.” Romans 12:6
Have you ever tried to pack everything a college student will need for ten months into one van? If you have ever moved a child to college, especially to a school a significant distance away, you realize that you only have one opportunity to take a majority of personal belongings that are necessary for living independently throughout three seasons of the year.
THE POWER OF FAMILIES
St. Matthew Institutes Faith Families
"A new commandment I give you, that you love one another." John 13:34
LISTENING AND FOLLOWING THE MOST IMPORTANT VOICE!
"My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of My hand." John 10:27 & 28
Do you have any television shows that just seem to captivate your attention to the point that you eagerly await for the next episode? I have just a few shows that elevate my interest to this level. Although I am very excited about the return of "American Ninja Warrior", I was very eager to watch last Monday's opening premier of "The Voice".
GOD IS IN THE DETAILS!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Last week, as I was greeting students at the doors wearing my new knee brace, one of our sweet grandpas quietly inquired, "So I take it you won't be competing on this season's "Dancing With The Stars?" After a good laugh and confirmation that his hypothesis was indeed correct, he then inquired, "So what happened?"
And thus, my story began….
SOARING INTO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
"Back to School" BMX Bike Show this Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
For the past few days, our little neighbor boy has been outside learning how to ride his bike without training wheels. However, what started as a mom/son project has evolved into a neighborhood bonding experience as we all have become invested in Drew’s success by shouting out words of encouragement, cheers, and applause.