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Lutheran School of Lexington
School News
April 2008
Principal’s Corner:
“How simple it can be”
I read an email today that made me reflect on the simple things in life. A friend emailed a story of a young man named Kevin. The story is told by his sister. Kevin was born after a difficult labor, and came into our world challenged. He would never have capacity higher then that of a seven year old. Take a moment to reflect back on your life at seven. I think of the word – uncluttered.
Kevin wakes each day to catch his bus to a shop for the disabled where he serves in a simple task job. He gives his all for that job. Kevin does an honest days work, without complaining or taking the easy way out. When his day is over, he travels home on the same bus that brought him to work. He stands over the stove excitedly awaiting the water to boil to cook his favorite dinner – macaroni and cheese. With childlike excitement he sits down to dinner and eats just enough to fill his stomach. He gives thanks for the food God has provided. He enjoys the sunset and the quietness of the evening. Time spent with family members is precious to him. Kevin gets ready for bed with satisfaction for a day well spent. Kevin prays at the foot of his bed every night. He asks – “Are you there God? Where are you?” He answers – “Oh, there you are – under the bed.” His prayers are for his family, his work, and to understand other people better. He never seems dissatisfied.
Twice a week Kevin gathers the laundry in the house for washing the next day. He walks the dog, unloads the dishwasher, and vacuums the carpet with his heart completely in it. He doesn’t leave a job until it is completely done. There are no complaints.
Kevin believes that everyone tells the truth, promises must be kept, and when you do something wrong – you must apologize. He is free from pride and unconcerned with his appearance. He is not afraid to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always sincere; and he trusts God. Not confined to intellectual reasoning, when he comes to Christ, he comes as a child. He seems to really know God – he is his friend. God seems to be a close companion. Kevin has simple faith, not cluttered with doubt and confusion. He soaks in the goodness and love of God. One day the mysteries of heaven will be relieved. We will all be amazed, but Kevin won’t be surprised at all!
Are we the ones who are disabled in our faith? The purity and simplicity of this young man’s relationship with God and his faith is a witness to us. That childlike faith is a gift from God!
Your child’s education is an investment for their future…
The Lutheran School of Lexington can offer your family an educational experience that will enrich their life. Our school will provide a faith-based education that encourages academic excellence, teaches life skills that reflect their faith, and gives your child a strong foundation for future success. Please contact our school office for additional information: 859-268-7787
Our Association School Development
The Lexington Lutheran School Association began a full marketing campaign for our school opening in the fall of 2008. Please watch for our ads in Family Magazine, Kid’s Directory, and direct mailers being sent to homes with children ages 2-8 in the Lexington area. Our school will be advertised in both the Verizon and Windstream yellow pages, with a special direct mailer opportunity sponsored via Verizon that OR and LSL will share. We have already started to receive enrollments. There will be limited student openings for the first year (50).
Resumes are welcomed for full and part time teaching positions and teaching assistants at the Good Shepherd and Our Redeemer locations. Teachers and staff members are key in providing quality, faith-based education and marketing our schools, so please pray for God to lead us through this process.
Campaign Drive…
A new year brings new opportunities to donate your time, talent and treasures to the Lutheran School of Lexington! This is not only for Thrivent members – it is for all members of our three association churches. Your donations are needed to keep this school association ministry moving forward and provide for our opening in August 2008. Our giving cannot stop with the initial campaign already taken place…the giving of your time, talent and treasures must continue to provide the school with a healthy beginning. (Thrivent members can now receive matching funds on any donation up to $600.00 as a part of their 2008 Giving Plus donations. Please include a completed Giving Plus form with you donations, if you are a Thrivent member.) Please prayerfully consider your 2008 donation to the Lutheran School of Lexington. All donations and may be forwarded to the attention of: Mrs. Ellen Mattheus, Lutheran School of Lexington, 425 Patchen Drive, Lexington, KY 40517.
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