Warrior News

Good afternoon, Warrior Nation,

Week four of our “Thankfulness” series brings us to the book of 1 Samuel, where we meet Hannah.  Hannah desired to have children more than anything, but the Bible tells us that “the Lord closed [her] womb.” (v.6)  In her anguish, she prayed fervently but silently for the Lord to hear her cry and grant her request.  When she was confronted by Eli, the priest (who assumed she had been drinking), she shared her heart with him.  He answered, “Go in peace, and may the Lord grant you what you have asked of him” (1 Sam. 1:18). She told the Lord that if he granted her request, she would give him to the Lord all the days of his life.  After she returned home, God granted her request, and she gave birth to a son, whom she named Samuel. Her response was a beautiful prayer of praise and thanksgiving for the Lord’s goodness.

This story demonstrates that thankfulness isn’t just something we offer after a blessing.  We need to demonstrate gratitude before, during, and after the request.  She praised God for the opportunity to make her petition, praised him when she conceived, and honored her vow to God by bringing Samuel to the temple to be raised in God’s house by Eli, the priest.  Do you have a need that only God can provide? Do you find yourself in a situation that seems overwhelming or impossible?  Remember Hannah, and praise the Lord with the request, in the waiting, and in the answer, even if the answer isn’t what we want or expect.

Spiritual Emphasis Week was a huge success, as students in all grades sat under amazing teaching and discussion of God’s Word, and in the secondary division, students were engaged in deep, Bible-centered discussion around each teaching session.  The week culminated in Chuck’s Chicks edging out Prestin’s Princesses in flag football, and Mrs. Barnes’ homeroom emerging victorious in the middle school kickball tournament.

Remember that next Friday, 30 October, is Parent-Teacher Conference Day.  You should have received emails from teachers with links to sign up for appointments.  Log in early for the greatest selection of time options.

Have a blessed weekend!

All For Him,

Bill Sharp
Head of School