Thoughts from Proverbs
Proverbs 19:3 A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord. The greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none.
Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous weights its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. People with tact have less to retract.
Proverbs21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste.
Proverbs 17:14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. It isn’t hard to make a mountain out of a molehill. Just add a little dirt.
Proverbs 18:2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package.
At times we can see ourselves in each of these Proverbs and all too often our lives can be wrapped in being about just ourselves. Thank and praise God that he has forgiven us though our Lord Jesus Christ.
Missouri District Administrators’ Conference (Updated)
Principals, directors, and administrators please:
- Review this information on the conference.
- Make plans to determine who will be attending on July 28-29.
- Send registration information to the Missouri District Office by June 15.
- Enclose a check for your school’s participation.
- Contact the Best Western Capitol Inn to reserve rooms
At this time eleven administrators have registered.
Time is Running Out
Have you registered your group for the 2008 LCMS National Children’s Ministry Conference, July 11-13, 2008 in suburban Chicago? Due to the Memorial Holiday, the deadline has been extended to June 15th. All registrations must be postmarked by June 15th!
There’s no time to lose!! Encourage your congregation to send a team to this first time event! The National Children’s Ministry Conference will expand and enhance the imagination, thinking, and skills of people leading and serving in areas of children’s and family ministry. You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity!
To register on-line go to www.lcms.org/NCMC . For information regarding the conference or registration, please call 1-800-248-1930 ext. 1269 or e-mail patti.borghardt@lcms.org.
Graduation and Baptism
This message came last week from John Nail, principal at St. Paul’s, Sedalia:
During our graduation on Saturday night (5:30) we will be baptizing Ellen Chappel, one of our 8th grader’s mother. Her husband Steve is an A-10 pilot (Lt. Col) and currently on tour in Afghanistan. Her eighth grade son, Stephen, has been telling her about his confirmation lessons each week and she has become curious enough to ask pastor if she could be baptized. Stephen has been at St. Paul’s since PK-4 and has been an excellent student. His sister Casey has also been in our school since PK and will be entering the seventh grade next year. Saturday night will be very special as mother and son both graduate. Stephen from eighth grade and Ellen from this world into the everlasting kingdom of Christ!
God is certainly at work in our Lutheran Schools.
Calls Extended (Repeat)
Several schools and early childhood centers are in the process of calling administrators and teachers. Please notify the District as Calls are extended so that an accurate record can be maintained. When calls/contacts are accepted, also contact the District office so that the vacancy list on the district webpage and the Lutheran School Portal is kept current.
Installation of Commissioned Teachers
It is very important that the District Office be contacted to request authorization for installation of teachers before an installation date is published. The necessary transfer and/or other forms need to be on file before an installation can be performed. In the case of new graduates or colloquy teachers, it can take one or two months from the time Call documents are sent to the District Office to be completed.
Included in the process is the acceptance of the Call, the individual officially sending notifications to the university, district, and LCMS Rosters and Statistics, along with sending the application for inclusion on the roster to the district, verification from the university that all the coursework has been completed, and the Council of Presidents granting approval for placement.
Administrator Calls (Updated)
Please keep these individuals and schools in your prayers as they seek to determine God’s direction in their ministry:
Immanuel, Washington |
Nick Hoffensberger from St. Philip, Chicago, IL has accepted the Call to be principal. |
Our Savior, Fenton |
Jim House from Zion, Dallas, TX has accepted the Call to serve as principal. |
Hope, St. Ann |
Has extended a Call to Eric Brofford from Grace Chapel, Bellefontaine Neighbors. |
Messiah, St. Charles |
John Hohenstein has decided to not accept the principal position. |
King of Glory, St. Louis |
Terri Mize has accepted a position with Metro-East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois |
Lutheran High
School North, St. Louis |
Tim Hipenbecker has returned the Call to be the Executive Director of the Denver Lutheran High Association. |
Christ the
Vine, Herculaneum |
Has extended a Call to Drew Gerdes from Springfield Lutheran to be director. |
Additional schools and early childhood centers seeking administrators are:
King of Glory, St. Louis
St. Paul’s, Stover
Trinity, Troy
St. John’s, Warrenton
Prayer Requests
Each week prayers of thanksgiving and prayers of intercession for teachers, administrators, and students of the Lutheran schools and early childhood centers of the Missouri District are listed. To include names on the prayer list, send information to the District Office by noon on Wednesday.
May God richly bless all Lutheran School teachers, students, and families with a safe and enjoyable summer in the Lord.
This is the last issue of Missouri District School News until August.
God bless your summer experiences. |
