“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” (Psalm 37:23) Have you ever noticed that life can of-ten be like trying to pick up a bouncing AFL football, in that it looks like we have got it covered, waiting for that third bounce to be a little bit higher and perhaps a bit more slow and loopier. It sounds good in theory but in reality a team of scientists could not guarantee which way it will bounce. Life seems to be just like that bouncing footy, bounc-ing in an unpredictable way. Life is a series of challenges and obstacles that are either an opportunity to trust and grow, or we can allow circumstances to dampen our faith and direction. Those awkward bounces and changes in di-rection in our lives are our opportuni-ties to trust and grow. The key to getting to the goal is to fo-cus on what the Lord has for today. He understands our emotions and strug-gles. If we remain faithful, He will guide us – one step at a time. If we take those steps, before we know it, we’ll have made it. Of most vital importance is to remain faithful and effective for the Lord Jesus, no matter where we are in our circumstances. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His right-eousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will wor-ry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew 6:33-34) Steven Nicholas.

PLEASE PRAY This week for these fami-lies: Kelly, Lacey, Lamers and McGrath families. SCHOOL PHOTOS Please be aware that the school photo or-ders have been sent home today with the oldest student in each family. FATHER’S DAY STALL Don’t forget that we are running a stall to-morrow morning for Father’s day. Their will be a variety of gifts available ranging in price from 50 cents to 8 dollars. SUMMER UNIFORMS At the start of Term 4, the college will be converting to white shirts as the fawn ones are no longer available. We will swap 2 white shirts per student, free of charge (summer and winter), to assist with this transition. There will be no changeover period and white shirts will be required from the start of Term 4. The white shirts are now in stock. Winter swap will take place in Term 1, 2019. The office also needs to know the sizes of any summer dresses that need to be ordered.

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O L I V E T C H R I S T I A N C O L L E G E 89 Main Rd

Campbell's Creek 3451

Phone(03) 5472 3817

ENCOURAGING….EQUIPPING....EMPOWERING

Last weeks Yr. 3-6 tennis day in Castlemaine.

DATES TO REMEMBER Fri August 31 Father’s Day Stall Thur September 6-7 Year 3-4 Camp Tues September 11 Parent Teacher Int. Fri September 14 Operation Christmas Child Mon September 17 End of term excursions Tues September 18 Secondary Chess Wed September 19 Primary Chess Fri September 21 End of Term Presentation TERM THREE Wed July 18 - Fri Sept 21

TERM FOUR Mon Oct 8 - Thurs. Dec 6

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Don’t forget that we are planning to incorporate a box packing day in our Buddy activity in Week 9 on Friday September 14. If you have completed boxes or if you have items that can be included in boxes these need be sent to schoolby Monday the 10th of September. More information can be found on the Operation Christmas Child Web site as to what can and can not go in the boxes. SECONDARY SPORT On Friday we will be running another table-tennis session down at the Castlemaine football ground. Travel will be by school bus, leaving at 1.25 and returning in time for dismissal.

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Last Fridays’ Book Parade