The Resurrection
This
is Holy Week. We don’t call it Holy Week because it is better or more perfect
than any other week. We call it Holy Week because of the holiness of our Savior
and what He did for us during this week some 2,000 years ago.
Our celebration of Holy Week began yesterday
with our remembrance of Jesus’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. The people
welcomed Jesus as the Messiah, the One promised to save them. Many of them had
the wrong idea about this Messiah and from what He would save them. They
thought He would rid them of the hated Roman rule. He really came to save them
and all people from their sins and their slavery to Satan.
Later in that week, Jesus instituted
the Sacrament of Holy Communion, that Holy Supper where He gives us His body
and blood in, with, and under the bread and wine as a concrete evidence of the
forgiveness of sins that is offered to us in the Sacrament.
He purchased this forgiveness of sins
for us by offering His life blood on the altar of the cross, once for all. His
life was the payment, the only possible payment, precious enough to cancel out
the guilt of the sins of the whole world. When Jesus cried out, “It is
finished!” He meant that the payment for all sins was complete. Then he gave up
his life willingly.
Then came the event that is above all
the others. If this event never happened, all of the other events would have
been rendered utterly useless. Paul tells the Corinthians in chapter 15 of his
first letter to them, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you
are still in your sins.” We are pleased to celebrate Christ’s resurrection
because our salvation
is certain since Christ was raised from the dead. God placed His stamp of
approval on Jesus’ work by raising Him from the dead.
No School
There is no school or preschool on Friday,
March 30th (Good Friday) and Monday, April 2nd for the Easter holiday. Classes
resume on Tuesday, April 3rd.
Indoor Soccer Practice
We
will only have soccer practice on Tuesday this week due to Maundy Thursday
services on Thursday.
Tentatively,
there is a game scheduled for Wednesday at Lumen Christi. As soon as we have more details we will let
you know.
Hand Chime Choir
We will play for chapel on Thursday.
Easter Celebrations
Our family here at Faith Lutheran
Church would be honored if you would join us this week to celebrate Easter.
Maundy Thursday:
6:30pm March 29
Good Friday: 6:30pm March 30
Easter Day: Early
worship service begins at 8:00am. Breakfast
will be served between 9:00-10:15am. At
9:15am, we will sing hymns chosen by the congregation. At 10:30am, we will have a final worship
service.
We look forward to seeing you!
Report Cards
Report cards were sent home on Friday. Please sign and return the envelope.
If
you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.
Pennies for Patients
Our Pennies for Patients drive to
benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is winding down. This is the last week for students to collect
money towards their classroom goals. Collections
will close Tuesday, April 3rd. Please
bring your boxes on or before Wednesday, April 4th.
Mission Offerings
Over the past four months, we have
been collecting chapel service offerings to send to Christians Forward
Southeast Asia. The total amount we are
sending is $570.87.
For the remainder of the year, we have
chosen to send our offering to the Kingdom Workers in Malawi, Africa. The workers train and support the people of
Malawi who care for disabled individuals in surrounding villages.
Open Enrollment
Enrollment
for the 2018/2019 school year is now open.
Please enroll your student if he or she will be returning next year so
we can begin preparing for next school year.
If
you have any questions, don’t hesitate to stop by or call the office 563-3499.
March Birthdays
God’s
blessings on your birthday and throughout the year.
Tristan T. – March 28
