November 28th Newsletter
November 28, 2016
PRAYER FAMILIES
In our prayers this week, we remember the following school families: John & Nicole Ideus, Douglas & Carol Irmer, Eric Jobman, Karie Jobman, and Grant & Nicole Jones.
CHAPEL OFFERINGS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
In November and December we will be collecting money for Mercy Meals. This program packs nutrition meals to help fight world hunger and the effects of Malnutrition globally. We are planning to pack meals again in January, but first we are working to raise funds for our packing. Martin Seckel, a member of St. Paul’s, has donated $500 for a matching gift for this project. I have challenged the students to reach the goal of $500 raised for this project. So far we have collected $136.40. We will have a special Mercy Meals chapel led by Pastor Stuckwisch next Wednesday, November 30th at 8:30 AM.
DECEMBER CALENDAR & LUNCH MENU
The December calendar is being sent home today. Please save it for reference during the month of December. After printing, the lunch menu was changed. The 13th and 20th menus are switched.
ADVENT
Advent began this past Sunday, November 27th. We will again have the opportunity to prepare ourselves for Christmas by attending the midweek Advent Services: Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th, Dec. 14th, and Dec. 21st beginning at 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Plan now to worship on these Wednesday evenings and invite a friend or relative to join you. A supper will be served beginning at 5:30 PM on these Wednesdays before the evening service. A free will offering will be taken for the meals.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE
Saturday, December 17th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is the only Saturday practice scheduled. It is very important for all children in Pre-School through 5th Grade who will be participating in the program to be at this rehearsal. Please make every effort to have your child at church on time for the rehearsal and to pick your child up at the time rehearsal will be over. Rehearsal times are:
Grades 1-5: 3:00 PM Program—Practice from 8:30-10:00 AM
Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, & Kindergarten: Both 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM Programs—Practice from 10:00-10:30 AM
Grades 1-5: 5:00 PM Program—Practice from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
5TH GRADE CLASS CHAPEL
The 5th grade class will present their Class Chapel on Wednesday, December 21st at 8:30 Am. Parents are invited to worship with us at this special Chapel, as well as any Wednesday.
SECRETARY POSITION
St. Paul’s Lutheran School will need a new secretary beginning in January. Necessary skills for the position include: knowledge of computer programs for word-processing and record-keeping, strong organizational skills, and the ability to use office equipment including copiers and fax machines. This is a part-time, paid position. For more information or to apply, please contact Mrs. Duever at 402-223-3414 or drop by the school office in the mornings. Deadline to apply is December 31st, 2016.
SCRIP CARDS
Giving Gift Cards for Christmas this year? Order your gift cards through our St. Paul Lutheran School “Scrip Card” program and our school automatically gets money in return at no extra cost to you! Order forms are located in the narthex, church office, school office, and on the school’s website. Orders will be placed November 28th and December 12th. Order forms can be turned in to the church or school office. We also sent an order form home today for your gift card purchases.
SUNMART RECEIPTS
SunMart cash register receipts update: Our total is $36,881.91. Thanks to everyone who helps us collect these receipts, every receipt helps.
In Christ,
Amy Duever