Watch Your Step
In
the book, The 19th Hole, author Carol Mann recounts how golf legend Arnold
Palmer will never forget the day he lost his footing.
It
was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. Palmer had a one-stroke lead
and had just hit a satisfying tee shot. As he approached the ball, he saw an
old friend standing at the edge of the gallery. His friend motioned Palmer
over, stuck out his hand, and congratulated him for the win he was about to
secure.
Palmer
later said that as soon as he shook his friend’s hand, he knew he was in
trouble. After that congratulatory handshake, he lost his mental footing. He
hit his ball into a sand trap. Then he put it over the edge of the green. Then
he missed a putt. He lost the Masters.
For
us as Christians, the temptation can be strong for us to assume that we can
coast through our Christianity: We know the Bible stories. We attend church
more often than not. We’re on friendly terms with the pastor. We’re not as bad
as those other people. After a while our idea of Christianity can begin to
resemble our life insurance policy. It’s nice to know it’s in our filing
cabinet if we need it; otherwise we don’t give it much thought.
And
that’s when we can lose our footing.
Christianity
is not some frame of mind through which we coast. Nor is it some life insurance
document we store away for emergencies. Christianity is about our relationship
with the One who has rescued us from the guilt of, and just punishment for, our
sin.
If
you have lost your footing, or you feel you are standing on shaky ground, come
to Jesus and be renewed in his forgiveness and love. Don’t forget your
relationship during the weeks of summer. Remember your intense need for him
never ends. Never!
If
you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall.
1
Corinthians 10:12
Last Day of School
The last day of school will be Wednesday. Parents are strongly urged to join us for the
end-of-year chapel service at 11:00 am and stay for the picnic beginning at
11:30 am. School dismisses at noon with
no aftercare provided.
Students do not have to wear uniforms
on Wednesday.
End of School Picnic
On the last day of school we will have
our end of school picnic beginning at 11:30. Families are invited to join us
for the picnic. Much of the food has
been generously donated and for the remaining items, each class will be
responsible for certain items. Please
see the detailed list attached. Have all
items here by Wednesday morning.
Field Trip
Weather
permitting, K-4 grades are walking to a couple of parks close to school,
tomorrow, Tues. May 23rd. We
will be eating our lunches at the parks.
Cold lunches only, please. We
will leave school at about 11:45 am and return about 3:00 pm. It is still a uniform day. Be sure the
children bring weather-appropriate coats and shoes. If there are any questions about this event,
please speak to Miss Snyder or Mrs. Z.
Mr.
Z’s class will be going to the library and out to lunch on Tuesday.
Parking Lot Sale
The parking lot sale was a success, we raised
over $1400. It is to go towards
Smartboards.
Singing in Church
Thank you to all those who sang in the
service on Sunday.
Spring Fling
Thank you for all those who sang on
Friday night. It was a great
performance. Be sure to bring back your
t-shirts if you have not already.
Open Enrollment
Enrollment
for the 2017/2018 school year is now open.
If you have not enrolled your child for next year, please do so.
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