February 16, 2012

It is hard to believe that Lent begins next week.  Lent is my favorite time of the church year.  I like the Wednesday after school church services, and I have to admit I like the meals following.  During Lent I try to recommit myself to personal devotions and prayer.  This is a time to focus on Jesus and His great love for us.  Jesus gave His life so that I can life.

For it is by GRACE you have been saved through faith and this is not from yourselves it is a gift of God, not a result of works so that no one can boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9

There is nothing I can do to gain forgiveness and eternal life it is God's gift through Jesus!  So instead of giving something up for Lent try doing the opposite and adding something ... maybe commit to Wednesday night church, attend Sunday Bible Classes, do personal devotions, do family devotions, or make weekend worship a priority in your family.  I know your faith life will be strengthened.

No School Friday and Monday! Enjoy the days off.

A Look Ahead:
Memory:  Matthew 6:8
Religion:  Worship Center Construction and Jesus Raises the Little Girl
Grammar: Subjects
Spelling:  Lesson 23 ar words
Math: Timed Test over all facts Thursday
Science: Rocks and Minerals
Social Studies: Presdidents
Reading: Literacy Centers
     phonics: build words with long vowels and blends
     alphabet: alphabetical order
     writing:  If I were President
     name: punctuation
     poetry: read, think, and match
     math: counting by 10
Art: Van Gogh

ASH WEDNESDAY:  Wednesday, February 22 begins the season of Lent.  I would like to invite and encourage you to attend Wednesday Lent Services.  Services are at 3:30 and 7:00 with a Soup and Salad Fundraiser dinner in between.  This services have a great liturgy and are a good way to focus on Jesus.

WORSHIP CENTER:  Your child will be coming home Tuesday with a Lenten worship center and devotion book.  The children will be making these Lenten worship centers.  I pray that your family uses them to help you take some time and focus on Jesus and what He has done for us.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
     Six Flags Reading Logs are due Friday, February 25
     First and Second Grade Sing at the 11:00 on March 4 for Lutheran School's Week
     Grandparent's Day Friday March 9 7:30am-12:00pm invitations will come home next week

GIVING GARDENS SPECIAL PROJECT:  Your child is coming home with a coin box.  We are collecting change for Giving Gardens Ministry.  The boxes are to be brought back to school on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 as part of our Lutheran Schools Celebration Week.  Please give your child an opportunity to do 'special' chores to earn change for this mission.

THANK YOU TO OUR ROOM MOMS AND HELPERS for a great Valentine's Party.

Enjoy the pics from this week!

IN HIM,
Amy


We had a great time at Jump Rope for Heart!

Hoppy Valentine's Day 

Making Love Bugs 

Playing Cupid 

John 3:16 Door Hanger

Love Bugs

Jesus Lights Up Our Lives 

Thank you Moms for a lovely party!