Week 8: LOST AGAIN - FOUND AGAIN?

My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (James 5:19-20). 

"It's been too many times; God can never forgive this time:' "I think he's beyond hope:' "I don't even know if it's worth trying anymore:' "I'm ready to give up:' Have you ever said or thought these words about another human being? Have you ever thought or said them about yourself? 

If you have, it wouldn't be so surprising. Human beings have a limited amount of endurance. We lose hope when someone we love goes off the rails repeatedly. The fifth time we bail them out of jail - the tenth time we get them into rehab - the hundred-and-fifth time we have to argue with them about a really, really bad decision they're intent on making - we get tired. How can we help it? Sometimes we wonder if God isn't tired, too. 

Against that, James says there is hope. The Holy Spirit says, "He will save. He will cover:' God will show mercy and forgiveness the thousandth time, just as He did the hundredth, just as He did the first. 

God keeps going. His patient love for us is beyond anything we can imagine or put limits on. He keeps searching for His lost and wandering sheep, again and again, if necessary. God still cares, still loves, and still forgives. 

You may have a lost sheep in your family: someone you love dearly but almost despair of ever seeing come home again. Or you may be the lost sheep yourself, and you want to come home, but you can't see how that could happen. It may be the first time you've been in this lost situation (though that's very unlikely). It may be the last time (though that's rather unlikely, too). 

It doesn't matter. Jesus is calling you. He wants you home. He wants you safe-forgiven, protected, restored. He isn't going to stop looking for you or your loved one. He's still calling. And that’s good news for everybody.

PRAY

Father, thank You for Your patience and forgiving love. Please show that same love and endurance through me, and strengthen me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

REFLECT

-What was the hardest subject for you to master in school? How did it make you feel?

-How does it make you feel, to know that God always wants you back? 

-Silently ask God to help you show the same love and patience to someone you have trouble with.

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Taken from 30 Days of Household Prayers by Lutheran Hour Ministries

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Our goal this year is to raise $5,000 for our non-budgeted items. This will be our ONLY all-school fundraiser raising money for the non-budgeted items. This fund makes days like Special Persons Day, Field Day, and Graduation Possible. If every student sells 3 orders we will be able to meet our goal! 

If you would like an additional order form you can find that HERE or request one from the school office. If you don't want to make a purchase but would rather donate, cash or checks can be dropped off in the school office. 

If your student is participating in a sport this fall and you are not set up with Team Snap, email athletics@ourshepherd.org. Please include your name, your student's name, what sport(s) they participate in, your phone number, and your email. 

Our Athletics Director Brandi Matthews will get you connected to the coaches and sign you up for Team Snap. From there, you will be able to view practice and game information. In addition, you will receive messages and be able to communicate with coaches and team families. Team Snap is important to have in case of any last-minute changes to the schedule.

Here We Grow Again Consignment is run by a OSLS mom of three Katie Awwad. Here We Grow Again is a great resource for buying and selling  clothes, toys, and other such items for your growing kids. Follow them on Facebook and sign up for their newsletter to get presale passes.

For more information check out their website HERE or respond to their Facebook event and share with your friends!

Sale information:
October 4, 2022- 1pm-8pm- Presales (pass required)
October 5, 2022- 10am-8pm- Opening Day
October 6, 2022- 10am-8pm- Restocked sales floor!
October 7, 2022- 1oam-8pm- Discount day, items with * 25% off
October 8, 2022- 9am-4pm- Half price day, items with * 50% off

Hendricks County Fairgrounds
1900 E Main St
Danville, IN

Families can apply for the Free and Reduced program at any time during the school year, but if families were on the program during the 2021/2022 school year they will need to re-apply before 9/9/2022.  Once it’s 9/9/2022 any families that haven’t re-applied for the program will automatically go back to paid status.   

RESOURCES
- Emily Cates - EACates@avon-schools.org - For  questions regarding your Titan Lunch account.
- Rebekah Leeper RLLeeper@avon-schools.org - For questions about setting up your Free and Reduced Lunch application. 

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Avon will be providing hot lunches to Our Shepherd students this year. Although, there is a change to be aware of. Lunches will no longer be free through the state for every family. You are still able to create an account to purchase lunches and apply for free and reduced lunches by using the information below. 

The cost of Meals are $3.60 per meal and include an Entrée (Protein and Bread) Vegetable, Fruit, and milk. Extra milk will be an additional $0.50

To create your account and start your free and reduced lunch application please click the image below.

In this in-depth look at God's Word and the spiritual armor He provides, Dr. Tony Evans goes through each piece of the armor of God. Get well-dressed for warfare as you discover the importance of living life fully prepared for spiritual battle.

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