When Jesus had
entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”
Jesus said to
him, “Shall I come
and heal him?”
The centurion
replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say
the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I
tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to
my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
When Jesus
heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him,“Truly I tell
you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith!” – Matthew 8:5-13
When the President of the United
States asks the butler in the White House for a cup of coffee, no one would
expect him to be refused. When the CEO of Apple asks to see the latest sales
numbers, they likely show up on his desk in a matter of minutes.
And when the Lord of heaven and
earth tells a sickness to leave, it leaves.
There was no doubt in this
centurion’s mind that all Jesus needed to do was command, and it would happen.
The commands of authorities are followed, and Jesus, as God’s Son and our
Savior, is the ultimate authority.
Do we believe like the centurion? When
we have problems, wants and needs, do we worry about them, complain, or lament,
or do we take them first to the one says, “Call upon me in the day of trouble.
I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15)?
Lord, give us faith like the centurion,
to believe and trust that you have all things in your keeping.
God bless your week,
Principal
Schneck J
Pastor Ewings will
be continuing his evening Bible class entitled “Making Life Better” this
evening. In this class, participants will consider how God has made our lives
better by reviewing our past, changing our present, and transforming our future.
This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to
new-comers and long-time Christians alike. Come marvel at what God has done for
you! This class is presented on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Please contact
Pastor Ewings for more information, or just come tonight to see what it is all
about!
Boys’
and Girls’ Basketball (grades 5-8) Practice Tuesday and Thursday , October 13th
and 15th, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Subway Sport Center in
Anchorage. Please speak to Mr. Tom Zarnstorff
if you have any questions.
You are invited to
join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, October 15th,
from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in
starting our day with the Lord. Pasto Fred Voss from Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Church in Anchorage will lead our chapel service. Our current mission offering
is designated for Jesus Cares Ministries.
The
Handchime Choir will be playing in the school chapel service on October 15th.
Handchime
members should be school and meet in the church sanctuary at 8:15 a.m. to
prepare.
PTF
will be offering hot lunch this Thursday, October 15th. On the menu-
TACOS! Please see the attached note.
Are you
planning on taking advantage of the 25% tuition discount for full payment by
November 15th? If you need to know your balance due or have any questions
regarding billing or the application of this discount, please contact Sheila
Lillo in the church/school office (563-3499)
Math-A-Thon
is a way students can raise money for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Registration forms for students wishing to
participate were sent home last week and are due by Tuesday, October 13th,
or parents can register their children online so that they can begin
online. Once your math is complete
pledges are due Tuesday, November 3rd. Extra forms are available in the box by the office.
Do the math – Help save lives!
Junior Choir meets
Wednesday, October 14th at
12:20 p.m.
Handchime Choir
meets Thursday, October 15th at 12:30 p.m.
Toddler Time is an hour of educational
activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their
caregivers. Toddler
Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more
information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at
907-792-9388.
Faith PTF is hosting a Community Health
Fair this Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. This is a free event providing basic
health screening and health care information and all are invited.
We do need some
volunteers to help us host this event. To volunteer sign up at: SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A44A5A72CA46-health
For more information follow the link on the school’s website or call the
school office.
This year our church and school will
host a “Trunk or Treat” on Friday, October 30th from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. This is an event
where families can come and enjoy some safe outdoor trick-or-treating and fun
activities here at Faith Lutheran. To volunteer to help out, provide your
decorated vehicle, or supply candy, please contact the school office. Or sign
up at: Signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44a5a72ca46-trunk
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