Tested
and … Refined
A
test involves pressure. Whether an engine, a structural beam, or a person is
being tested, the method is the same. Pressure or stress of some kind is
applied to the object of the test. Without stress, the test wouldn’t really be
a test. Giving a second grade math test to eighth graders wouldn’t be a true
test.
The
purpose of all testing is the same too. A test is meant to uncover any weakness
so that it can be corrected, so that the product can be improved. If the object
passes the test, it has been proven to be genuine, the real thing. It is fit
for its purpose.
The
Apostle Peter speaks about the trials in the Christian’s life. He speaks highly
of those trials, they are important tests and have wonderful results because
God’s own purpose is behind them. “In
this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to
suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith- of
greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire- may be
proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is
revealed.” I Peter 1: 6,7.
The
grief we suffer comes in many forms: it may be a cross – suffering because of
our confession of Christ. It may be the loss of people or things dear to us.
Sometimes these griefs involve physical pain or weakness, or disappointment, or
another kind of trouble. In all of these, we know that our loving God is
working through these trials to purify, prove, refine, and strengthen our faith
for our eternal good. Knowing that God has His good purpose behind these tests
leads us to rejoice greatly in His hands.
Volleyball
Practice and Game Dates
Practice continues on
Tuesday and Thursday at The Center from 3:45pm-5:00pm.
The
following games and tournament will be played at Lumen Christi (8110 Jewel Lake
Rd):
Jan 25th 3pm
– 6pm
Feb 1st
3pm – 6pm
Feb 14th
3pm – 6pm
Feb 16th
9am – 1pm
Note: Exact game times have yet to be
determined.
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Amy R. for winning
the 1st & 2nd grade Spelling Bee and Lexi K. for winning the 3rd-8th grade
Spelling Bee!
Open House
Faith
Lutheran School is having an Open House Saturday, January 26th, from 2:00 PM –
5:00 PM.
We
would love to have a variety of people present - school parents, students,
alumni, and
church members - to share experiences and knowledge about our church and school
with prospective families.
We
are sending home flyers one last time today. Please hang them on local
community boards around town.
Jr. Choir Sings
Junior choir will be singing Sunday,
January 27th, at King of Kings during the 10:30 am services. Please be there by 10:10am.
If you need a ride to the church, please
speak with Miss Kruger, or contact her at 928-812-0311 or missheidikruger@gmail.com.
Breakfast for Dinner
We invite all of our families and
friends to attend our fundraiser dinner on Friday, February 1st at 6:00pm.
If you haven’t notified the office
that you will be attending, please call 563-3499 or email
office@faithalaska.com as soon as possible.
We want to make sure we have enough food for everyone.
Volunteers are also needed to help set
up and decorate, prepare and serve food, and clean up.
100th Day of School
To
celebrate our 100th day of school on Thursday, January 31st, grades K-8 will be
going sledding at Sitka Street Park (1500 Sitka St). We are asking that students bring a sled if
they have one.
If
parents would like to join us, we could use help transporting students. We will leave the school at 1:00pm and be
back at 3:00pm.
Chapel Mission Offerings
Our mission offerings for the first
semester of the school year was designated to WELS mission work in Russia. We have collected $693.65 for that mission. Thank
you to everyone who donated!!
Second semester chapel offerings have
been designated for WELS mission work in Nigeria.
Christmas Program Recording
The video from the children’s
performance has been completed, and we are in the process of making copies to
hand out. If you would rather have a
copy on a flash drive instead of a DVD, please let the office know.
Calendar Change
We have to postpone our Safari
Expedition which was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 9th. As soon as we are able to reschedule it, we
will let you know the new date.
January Birthdays
We forgot one
very important birthday this month!
Pastor Wagenknecht – January 24
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