This fall, the United States experienced two catastrophic hurricanes that left paths of horrific destruction. Officials are still calculating the damage from the two storms, but it’s estimated final costs could escalate to billions of dollars. Although hurricane restoration is no longer current front page news, the devastation is still extremely prevalent, and many families and children are still in desperate need.
Nothing gets your attention more than someone calling your name!
When I was younger and I heard “Susan Elizabeth McCreadie”… I knew my mother was not happy with me! When I am at Target and I hear “Mrs. Palka?”…I know that someone has recognized me. And last Sunday, as I participated in the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon as a member of Team World Vision, and heard “Go Sue”, “You can do this Sue”, “You’ve got this, Sue”, I knew that someone was supporting and encouraging me!
"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!