Lutheran Central Newsletter

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

“How Often, and How Much?”

Homework, studying for tests, working on projects. Practice for sports, games and

tournaments. Music lessons, dance class, recitals. Chores to be done at home. Our kids

are busy! Parents are working and tending to matters at home, cooking and cleaning

and washing and folding. There’s so much to do, and so little time to do it! We go, go, go,

until we’re exhausted, and we usually have to go a little bit more.

It is easy to get bogged down in the busy-ness of life. Things that ought to be fun,

become a burden. Things that ought to cause us to be happy become a source of grief.

Rather than an event being an activity we enjoy doing or experiencing, it is simply one

more item to be checked off the list before moving on to the next one.

Sadly, when we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, our rejoicing and praying

and giving thanks are relegated to the bottom of the list and only given our attention if

time allows. Yet, as God’s people, these are the things that should take priority and

precedent in our lives.

Rejoice always. In all circumstances, we rejoice in response to God’s goodness and

gracious provision for our bodies and souls. We rejoice that we have been redeemed and

claimed as God’s children in our baptism, and the forgiveness, life, and salvation are His

free gifts to us by faith.

We pray without ceasing. Often our prayers are sporadic, at best. Yet, God would have

us talk to Him in the midst of the struggles and difficulties of life as well as in the midst

of the moments that bring us joy and happiness, too. And we do so knowing that He

hears us and He answers us for the sake of Jesus. Bring our petitions and supplications

before God for ourselves and for our neighbor in bold confidence.

We give thanks in all circumstances, not only the times when things seem to be going

our way. We give thanks to God that He showers us with His love and kindness. We give

thanks to God for the life we have been given and the families into which He has placed

us, and for all of the things that we have to do. We thank God for providing for our

salvation in the death and resurrection of Jesus.

We do these things because it is God’s will for us. He has made us His people through

faith in Christ, and these are the things that His people are to be about. As you run about

here and there and everywhere, be sure that you are also rejoicing and praying and

giving thanks to God!

Prayer: O God, in the midst of all that we are given to do, may we fulfill Your will for our

lives, rejoicing and praying and giving thanks to You for all that you give to us so

graciously each and every day; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Written by: Pastor Joel Meyer

The Basketball Parents Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9th at 5:45 pm in the LC Gym for boys and girls grades 5-8 and any interested 4th grade girls due to the estimated size of the 5th grade girls team.

This meeting is mandatory for all basketball athletes as well as at least one parent/guardian per athlete. Please remember that all 6th/7th/8th grade athletes must have a current physical (dated after 4/1/2024) as well as Concussion and Cardiac Arrest acknowledgement forms on file with the school office prior to their participation in LC sports. Athletes without proper paperwork will not be permitted to participate in practices or games until in full compliance.

If you have any questions or concerns prior to the parents meeting, please reach out to athletics@lcsaints.net.

Chili Supper Details

• Friday, October 18 th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
• LCS Gym-Prior to BCHS Homecoming Football Game
• The meal costs $6.00 and consists of a bowl of chili, hot dog, cookies and a drink.

Ticket Money and Donation Due Monday, October 7th.

To celebrate Red Ribbon Week students will be participating in activities and receiving "treats" that correspond with the theme for the day.

Monday 10/21-Our Future is Bright, no Drugs in Sight!

Tuesday 10/22- Spark! What Sparks your Joy?

Wednesday 10/23-Bursting with Good Choices!

Thursday 10/24-My Future is Bright!

Friday 10/25- Wear Red to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week.

Grandparents' Day will be held on Friday, November 1st. The schedule for the day will be adjusted this school year. Look for information to be sent home with students next week and posted in next week's newsletter.

We look forward to visiting with the people that are important in both your life and the lives of your children. We honor the work and values of these blessed loved ones, and we eagerly await their arrival.

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces supports all LCMS chaplains who serve on active duty, in the reserves, the National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Coast Guard Auxiliary. LCMS chaplains deliver Word and Sacrament ministry to our military personnel and their families.

The LCMS cares deeply for those who currently serve, for those who have donned the cloth of our nation in uniform, and for those who served our nation and live in our communities.

The seventh grade science class has been studying how sonar is used to make a map of the ocean floor.

The fifth graders recently composed and performed an essay about a science career.