God made him [Jesus]
who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the
righteousness of God.
- 2
Corinthians 5:20
A Substitute
On June 2nd, 1925, Wally Pip, the
starting first baseman for the New York Yankees, was hit in the head by a pitch
in pre-game batting practice. The manager put a substitute in to play for Pip
that day. Pip never started another game at first base for the Yankees because
his substitute went on to play in 2,130 straight games–a record that stood for
many years. What a substitution! You probably never heard of Wally Pip. Even if
you aren’t a baseball fan, you probably have heard of Pip’s substitute: Lou
Gehrig. He’s in baseball’s Hall of Fame!
The
Bible tells us about a substitution that was even more spectacular. 2,000 years
ago, God put a substitute on Calvary’s cross for all sinners. Our substitute’s
name was Jesus Christ. Although this God-man was perfect, he willingly took our
sins and imperfections upon himself and was punished in our place. He
experienced the agony of hell and the righteous anger of a holy God … for you
and me! By his wounds we are healed. Our sins are paid for. We are righteous in
God’s sight because of our substitute.
Because
of a substitution, Lou Gehrig is in baseball’s Hall of Fame. Trusting in the
Substitute that God appointed for you—Jesus Christ, you will be in heaven’s
Hall of Fame … forever!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I
confess that I often sin and deserve to be separated from you and all your
blessings. But in love you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, who bore the guilt of
my sin for me and died to set me free from the condemnation I deserve. Thanks
and praise to you for Jesus, my Substitute! Amen.
This devotion was selected from the WELS Daily
Devotion archive and www.WhatAboutJesus.com. and is used by permission.
Our ACSAA tournament for co-ed volleyball is this week!
Practice is Tuesday, February
9th at Taku Elementary.
The ACSAA tournament is
this Thursday through Saturday. Faith plays their first match against Birchwood
on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. The complete tournament schedule is posted on the
bulletin board in the school hallway. All games will be played at Lumen Christi.
Go Huskies!
Co-Ed Indoor Soccer starts next week for students in grades
5-8. A
permission slip was sent home today.
We
have scheduled YMCA visits this week for swimming.
Grades
K-2 will be visiting the YMCA on Wednesday, February 10th from 1:45
to 3:00 p.m. Grades 3-8 will be visiting the YMCA on Friday, February 12th
from 1:45-3:00 p.m.
Students are asked to remember their swimming suits and
towels, and grades K-2 are reminded to bring their car seats on Wednesday!
There will be no school on Monday, February 15th for Presidents’
Day. Classes
will resume on Tuesday, February 16th.
Since this is a tournament week, we will also have special Spirit Days this week!
Students are encouraged
to show their school spirit by taking part. (Note: Students who choose not to
be dressed for a spirit day should wear their school uniforms.)
Weds, Feb.10th
– Mad for Plaid Day
Flannel shirt?
Checkered socks? Wear anything (or everything) plaid!
Thurs, Feb. 11th
– Red and White Day
Valentine’s Day is
Sunday! Celebrate early with Red and white clothing, or mix it up and wear
pink! Hearts are optional. J
Fri., Feb.12th
– School Pride Day
Wear our school colors,
(teal and gold), or a school logo shirt! Got a shirt with a husky on it? That
works, too!
Junior
Choir meets this week on Wednesday, February 10th at 12:20 p.m.
Handchime choir meets this week on Thursday, February 11th
at 12:30 p.m.
You
are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, February
11th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Mr. Zarnstorff will be
leading our chapel worship this week and sharing a message from John 12:44-46. Families and friends are invited to
come and join us in starting our day with the Lord!
Family Movie Night! PTF is sponsoring a Family Movie Night
Sunday, February 14th, 5:30-8:30.
We will be showing the movie Inside
Out. There will be door prizes,
trivia, and food. Room parents will be
contacting you on how to help out. This
event is for the whole family. All
donations received will go to support installing a sprinkler system for our
school. See the flyer below more information.
PTF’s next meeting will
be in March.
Wednesday,
February 10th marks the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash
Wednesday. The school family is invited to join the Faith Lutheran Church
family for Ash Wednesday worship at 7:00 p.m.
You are also invited to join us for soup supper prior to worship at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite
soup or salad to share. Bread or desserts are also welcome. Don’t worry if you are unable to bring
anything, come and join us anyway! We look forward to seeing you there.
Adults in the school
family are invited to the second session of the Bible Study “Making Life Better”, which continues this evening,
February 8th, with Pastor Ewings at 6:30 p.m. This
course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to
new-comers and long-time Christians alike. It’s not too late to join us! Please
contact Pastor Ewings for more information
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.
Any adults in the
school family interested in cake decorating? This month’s Ladies’ Craft Day theme is
cake and cupcake decorating, led by Claire
Zarnstorff. All creations will be donated to the CAMM Bake Sale on
Sunday. Please come with pre-baked items that you have put in the freezer
overnight. Please contact Claire at 792-9688 or alaskimo731@gmail.com if you
will be attending or have any questions.
The Central Africa
Medical Mission (CAMM) has helped thousands in Zambia and Malawi with care.
This Sunday, February 14th, the Faith congregation will support CAMM
with a Valentine’s Brunch and “Mission of Love” fundraiser at 9:00 a.m. (before
the church service). Breakfast
items will be available, as well as baked goods and craft items for sale. Free
will donations will also be accepted. During the brunch pastor Ewings will lead
a Bible study on mission work for adults and children alike. Contact Joy
Bromaghin at 336-6186 for more information or if you wish to donate items for
the brunch and sale.
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