Winning Words 9/1/09
“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” (Chinese Proverb) This is the month when the doors of our schools typically reopen. Buildings and equipment are important, but the success of a school depends on the quality of the teachers and the desire of the students to learn. Offer a prayer for a teacher or student today. ;-) Jack

FROM D.R. IN CALIFORNIA: What about you old favorite third grade teacher, Miss Wilson?? FROM JACK: How do you know that story from my past?

FROM M.L. IN ILLINOIS: god bless the children for they will inherit the earth. god bless the teachers, for they hold the responsibility to guide the earth's children to face that awesome inheritance with responsibility. amen! MORE FROM M.L.: thank god i had and continue to have predominantly good teachers in academia and in life, they came/come in all different ages, sizes, and colors.

FROM S.M. IN MICHIGAN: And supportive and engaged parents. It takes a village!

FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: I have some very fond memories of some very special teachers. I can name a few from school but most came directly from my own family! FROM JACK: The classes I liked best in school, I liked mainly because of the teachers.

FROM MOLINER C.F.: Teachers are a special breed and, good or bad, they add something to the learning experience. My granddaughter started her Junior year as a premed student at Augie last week and she is already swooning over the quality of teachers...one and all. Prayers are great but I think we need to say "thank you" as well.

FROM L.K. IN OHIO: I believe God is taking back MA in part so she can help teach in heaven those 7th graders (in age) throughout the world whom God is also re-claiming for reasons of His own. She is ready to help Him keep the doors open for them. FROM JACK: There is so much that we don't know. We celebrate what we do know which gives us faith to move forward toward that which shall be revealed.

FROM J.N. IN MICHIGAN: Your Winning Words for today fit in with Good Samaritan's Second Annual Blessing of Teachers and Support Staff (aides, bus drivers, food service, etc.). Parents, grandparents, and anyone else who interacts with students--all are invited. It will take place Tuesday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the church (517 W. Walton Blvd., Pontiac, between Silver Lake and Telegraph Roads). Music by Praise 150. Light refreshments will be served after the service. For more information call 248-335-9881. Everyone who attended last year said it was a most uplifting experience. Because many of your Winning Words messages are so timely, I believe your choices come under the category of Holy Spirit Stuff.