Our Shepherd Lutheran
Lambs' Connection
May 11, 2012
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Dear Laurie,
Greetings to you in our caring Christ.
Dogs
But she answered Him,"Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." Mark 7:28
"Is he a thief?" That was the question 'Santa' asked me a few years ago. We were at the tree farm cutting down our Christmas trees. I was waiting there with our daughters and our yellow lab named Rex. Well, Santa happened to love labs, especially yellow ones.
I smiled and knew exactly what he was asking. I replied,"oh yes Santa, he has eaten a whole roast that was defrosting, a fillet of salmon and whole loaves of bread." Rex has been know to to eat a whole box of dog bones, a whole bag of marshmallows, and a whole loaf of bread within hours. Then, a few hours later he gets extremely sick in front of our guests who were sitting around our dinner table playing cards. This caused them all to exit the house, including my husband, because of the sound and smell Rex left behind. Real good Rex!
And so you discipline him and he gives that look with his big brown eyes of being ever so sorry, yet in a heartbeat, he would do it again. He is so focused, so intent on us or more like our food when we are eating. He stares, he follows, and he drools when there is food around. He is a beggar!
Rex reminds me of a recorded incident about Martin Luther's dog, Tolpel, who was begging. Tolpel looked for a morsel from his master, watching with focused eyes. Luther said, "Oh, if I could only pray the way this dog watches the meat! All his thoughts are concentrated on the piece of meat. Otherwise he has no thought, wishes or hope. (AE 54:37-38). Dogs can bark incessantly, steal, and make messes. Yet they can be loyal friends who patiently beg for crumbs.
The lady in the Bible verse above wanted a miracle for her demon-possessed daughter. She had heard of Jesus' miracles and begged Him for her miracle. Jesus was a Jew, she a Gentile, considered unclean, like dogs. Jesus tested her faith and she replies, "yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." Though she came begging as a dog, Jesus blessed her, for her tenacity and confidence in His grace. He blessed her as a child and heir of heaven.
We too are sinners, beggars of His grace. A dog's life is not far from ours. But by our Baptism we are counted, not as dogs, but as children of God and heirs of heaven. May we be found to be focused so intently on the cross of Christ and His grace and pray without ceasing.
Sharing His message with you,
Janet McLoughlin
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PARENTS!
ABC News
Friday, May 25, is 11:30 dismissal. ABC will not be available on this day.
Memorial Day vacation begins at 11:30am. Thank you.
Eagle Scout Project
THANK YOU, to all who ordered Pizza Kits. We raised over $500.00! Remember to pick up your kits on Tuesday, May 15th, between 3 pm and 6 pm, in the multipurpose room, at the school. Any orders not picked up, will be donated to a food bank. Questions: call Craig Myers at 248-229-2686.
Eagle Scout Collecting Linens & Cleaning Supplies
Please help Eagle Scout candidate, Zack Lapinski, with his Linen and Cleaning Supply drive to benefit the Furniture Bank of SE Michigan. Donate new or gently used Linens to help area families in need. Also needed...Cleaning Supplies!
Donations needed by May 23rd: Sheets, Pillow Cases, Blankets, Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, Household Cleaning Supplies & Rolls of Quarters for the Laundromat.
Zack's goal is to collect 500 linen and cleaning supply items to help needy families experience hope and a healthy living environment. A donation box is in the OSL School Office for linens and cleaning supplies. For questions or to donate quarters, please contact Zack Lapinski at 248-765-6328.
LHNW Spring Arts Fair
Mark your calendar! Lutheran High Northwest alumni, current and future students are all invited to attend the Spring Fine Arts Festival on May 12, 2012. The Band (Concert and Jazz), Choirs (Chorale, A Capella, and Chamber), and Art Department will all be featuring the talents of the students at Lutheran High Northwest. The concert begins at 7pm, however, doors open at 6:30pm allowing time to view all the great artwork. Come and enjoy an evening of fine arts.
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MAY CHAPEL
*Our offerings for the month of May will be given to Continuing Christian Education Fund.
On Wednesday, May 9, Mr. John Wittrock spoke to the student body on Revelation 2:10. Using maps, an atlas, and his GPS, he reminded everyone that God has given us a GPS-His Word-long before technology came up with the idea. When we go off course, God's Word signals us of the dangers which lie ahead and steers us back to the right course to our final destination, our home in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ.
May's hymn of the month- "Holy Spirit, Light Divine"
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FAMILIES TO PRAY FOR THIS WEEK:
Each week we will choose five families to keep in our prayers. Please take a moment to pray for these families that God will touch their lives and direct their paths. This week's families are:
The Sager family
The Sanchez family
The Schleede family
The Schroff family
The Sheppard family
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FREE DRESS/THEME DRESS
Appropriate free dress may be enjoyed on the first Friday of the month. Please note that free dress does not include yoga pants, ballet skirts, or princess skirts, athletic shorts, athletic pants or sweat pants of any type. If a student comes to school wearing one of the above items, they will be required to call home, so that the appropriate clothes can be brought in.
Friday, May 18, is $1 for jeans with a red, white, or blue shirt.
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MEIJER REWARDS COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS
Meijer Community Rewards Payout forms have been delivered in your child's Friday folder. Please look for a sheet printed on purple paper. Completed forms need to be turned in to the school office no later than Friday, May 25. Please note: rewards may not be carried over to next year. If we do not receive your completed form by the deadline, your rewards will be put toward the OS Assist Fund. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jill Berg at
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or (586) 446-8011. Thank you for your participation!
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THINK SPRING!
Are you ready to plant those Spring and Summer Flowers? We have some for sale. An order form came home in your student's Friday folder on April 20. You will find flats, annuals, perennials, and various potted plants as well as hanging baskets offered on these order forms. These flowers will be from the same excellent vendor that we have used in the past and I guarantee you they are excellent plants at an excellent price!
These flowers are very high quality and mature enough to plant immediately when delivered on May 23rd , weather permitting. You can see photos of the flowers offered on the poster in the front lobby of the school.
If you did not get an order form, there are some in the rack outside of the Main School Office.
Order forms, along with a check made out to Our Shepherd, are due in the school office by Friday, May 11th or to the Our Shepherd church office by Sunday, May 13th.
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MARKET DAY
MARKET DAY PICK-UP MAY 12
Pick-up for May Market Day orders is this Saturday, May 12, 9:30-10:30am, in the school multi-purpose room. Volunteers for 5/12 are Amy Dziurman and Ruth Evans - please arrive at 8:45 am. We could use more volunteers this Saturday! If you are available to help out, please call Jen Pflieger (248-755-6718) or Jan Christie (248-703-1614), or just show up at 8:45 am. Thanks!
June orders can now be placed. Go to www.marketday.com, account number 8181, or call Jen or Jan for assistance.
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JR. HIGH YOUTH GATHERING
Every summer, the Michigan District hosts the Jr. High gathering at Concordia, Ann Arbor. This year the event takes place July 27-29. It is open to current 6-8th graders. The cost is $130, and includes all programming, 2 nights lodging, and 4 meals. A deposit of $60 is required by May 25 to reserve your spot. Forms are available at www.area12-2.org.
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CHURCH/SCHOOL CONNECTION
TEEN NIGHT NEWS:
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