"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up." 1 Thessalonians 5:11
If I would ask you who your favorite Christian artist is, how would you answer? Lauren Daigle, Toby Mac, Brandon Lake, Matthew West, or one of the other hundreds of possibilities?
“All Grit” is a popular slogan for the Detroit Lions. It conveys a story of resilience, determination, and an unyielding spirit that refuses to be extinguished. This definition could also be used for the recent Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton victims.
Today, the Detroit Lions' “Roary The Lion” visited the students of St. Matthew and taught six leadership characteristics, including learning, education, ambition, discipline, encouragement, and responsibility.
What an exciting week to be a Michigan sports fan!
“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27
"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