--- title: "The Centurion - the tale of an Italian invader who fought an unexpected battle..." url: "https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-02-05-05-45-00-the-centurion-the-tale-of-an-italian-invader-who-fought-an-unexpected-battle" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # The Centurion - the tale of an Italian invader who fought an unexpected battle... ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/blog/Whistlestop_Tales_Cover.jpg) 5 February 2024 [Mr Mackley](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/author/head) [Worship](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/category/worship) This week's worship tale is set in the time of Jesus and is about a rather grumpy centurion who was very used to giving orders and bosssing people around. He had to learn a very important lesson in humility... [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/w69P_RG1bHA?rel=0) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Whistlestop_Tales_Cover.jpg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-01-22-05-15-00-ruth-the-giant-hearted-jordanian-who-went-the-extra-mile) Previous ### [Ruth - the giant hearted Jordanian who went the extra mile](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-01-22-05-15-00-ruth-the-giant-hearted-jordanian-who-went-the-extra-mile) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Whistlestop_Tales_Cover.jpg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-02-26-04-00-00-esther-the-tale-of-the-iranian-girl-who-wished-her-life-away) Next ### [Esther - the tale of the Iranian girl who wished her life away](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-02-26-04-00-00-esther-the-tale-of-the-iranian-girl-who-wished-her-life-away) ### Comments ##### 6R *5 February 2024* Jesus was a great teacher - God is in charge. We have to trust and believe. God beside, God behind and God ahead!! ##### Mr Mackley *5 February 2024* Thank you 6R, I am so pleased to see you referencing the worship song we have just learned too! ##### 6W *5 February 2024* A great story about how embracing God can help anyone to make a positive change. We also very much enjoyed the effort with the accent! ##### Mr Mackley *5 February 2024* Thank you 6W, it's all about making those positive changes. Not always easy to do but ultimately the right thing to do. As for the lovely comment about my accent attempt, "Grazie!" ### Leave a Comment - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)