"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." Hebrews 12:15
Comments you really don't want to hear...
"Did you know that your driver's license is expired?"
"WOW... your hair has really gotten a lot grayer since the last time I saw you!"
"Mommy... why is there water coming out of the basement ceiling?"
"Did anyone else wake up hearing squeaking noises coming from inside the walls?”
“Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart as working for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23
Growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher! Fortunately for me, my mom was an elementary teacher and provided me access to a wealth of teaching supplies. These "treasures" enabled me to set up my own pretend classroom in the basement of my childhood home, and coerce my younger sister and her friends to be my pretend students during many summers of my youth.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him." Psalm 28:7 "
Look... it's a bird, it's a plane, it's seven Super Heroes making a guest appearance during Chapel!"
For those of us who work at St. Matthew throughout the summer, a common comment that we frequently share is that this building is way too quiet during the months of June, July, and August. However, this building immediately becomes alive again as soon as all of the students return; it is absolutely amazing how you can just feel the excitement resonate throughout the hallways!
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
Dear Parents,
As I write this newsletter, I never imagined it would be from the Newark NJ Airport! But, as always, God has been showing us His faithfulness and reminding us that He is always in control!
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:1
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people." Ephesians 6:18
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand firm."
Ephesians 6:11
"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong doing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
It started out as a very sweet and endearing gesture! One of Ken’s beloved clients heard about his broken leg, and as a result, he and his wife made Ken an extremely thoughtful care package and brought it to him when they attended their tax appointment. When Ken brought it home, we all marveled at how pretty it was, and because of its beautiful presentation, he really didn’t unpack it, but left it on the counter of his home office for everyone to admire.