With the advent of another school year, I am clear that the best part of St. Paul's is our children; beloved and cherished by God, we are blessed to be entrusted with them for another year of mutual growth!
CHAPEL
We begin chapel with a review of the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who, in the presence of Christ, was confronted with a sobering but honest self-inventory. As a result of receiving God's grace, he began the intentional work of restoring what he had taken from so many.
As we begin our year, we too will be reminding each other that we are about "caring and sharing" instead of the cultural model of "getting and taking". But when we forget, Zacchaeus is our example of one who confesses and restores.This story will provide us with a great bridge to next week's theme of forgiveness.
SERVICE
Very soon, information will be e-mailed regarding our school's Service programs. Students age kindergarten through 8th grade will be invited to enroll in the President's Volunteer Service program which recognizes annual contributions of 50 or more hours of service to the community.
Recognition of the 2010-11 students who achieved 50+ hours will be at 8:30 am in All School Chapel on Friday, September 9.
SERVICE CLUB: August 30
(Enroll: pbauer@speds.org)
On Tuesday, August 30, parents and students will take their first Service Club trip to Grand Avenue Temple, a congregation comprised of 85% homeless members. Students need to meet us at Grand Avenue at 4:00 pm prepared to learn more and participate in a service activity. The last time we went, we were allowed to wash balcony pews. It was fun! We should be done by 5:20 ish. You are encouraged to bring an offering for their boutique. Click this link to see their list of needs. Directions will be emailed to those who sign up.
Backpack Snack Packers
Reminder to our group, our first pack day is Thursday, September 8.
BIBLE STUDY
(Enroll: pbauer@speds.org)
The Parents Bible Study begins at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 7 in the Garden Room of the church. This study will run for four weeks and focus upon the book of Ephesians.
The Middle School Bible Study begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 21.
HELPFUL LINKS:
1. Online devotions: I heartily recommend this site as a tool to enhance your personal prayer and devotional life:
2. Daily scripture readings from the Episcopal Church. This is a helpful tool that includes dailing readings from the Old Testament, Psalms, Epistle and the Gospels.
