SCHOOL NEWS

The school year is off to a great start! Our theme for this school year is: “Let’s live by the fruit of the Spirit” based on Galatians 5:22-23. Please keep our school students, families, and teachers in your prayers as we practice living in a way that pleases God out of gratefulness for all He has done for us.

THANK YOU: To all the people who helped with the preparation of our school! There are a few minor things left to be done, if you would like to help please contact Mrs. Walling.

A major ‘Thank you’ to Kevin Potratz for the installation of the new computers! We recognize the efforts it takes to get us up and running and “trained”.

Also, thanks to all the people who pitched in on the installation of the new lights! What an improvement!

All the efforts to improve our school have been greatly appreciated! We couldn’t have done it without all the volunteers! God has richly blessed us!

FUNDRAISER: Grades 5-8 will be doing a Current fundraiser beginning this next week to support some mission projects and to help with the cost of field trips. Please support them if you are able. If you would like to see the catalog and have not yet been contacted by a student, please call the school office at 535-2251.

PLUM CREEK LITERACY FESTIVAL: On September 19, all of the students in our school will be attending the Plum Creek Literacy Festival on the Concordia University campus. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet and talk with well-known authors of children’s books.

CALLING ALL PARENTS TO PRAY!

Not just parents, everyone is welcome to come to the school basement every school morning at 7:55 to help us pray for the school this year. We will be praying for the school year, the teachers, students, parents, the school board, -- the list goes on and on! Chapel is at 8:15 on Wednesday mornings and we would love for you to stay and join us!

Any questions please call

Mrs. Walling at 535-2251

or Andrea Lewis 643-2073.

Hope to see you there!

GOD BLESS AMERICA: Children’s red, white, and blue patriotic T-shirts are still available. These are the same design that was offered during the 4^th of July. They say “God Bless America” or just have stars and stripes. Contact Jackie Hettle at 535-2389 or Andrea Lewis at 643-2073 if you’re interested. All profits will go to benefit the Tim Voehl family.

FALL CHOIR: Are you interested in singing praises to God?

Come join us for some great fun and fellowship! We hope to be starting Wednesday, September 17, at the church basement. Watch the bulletin for details.

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE CONVENTION: The 21^st National Lutherans for Life Convention is November 7-9, 2003, in Omaha, NE. If you would like to place a Witness Ad, help sponsor an “education page”, or receive a copy of the Convention/Witness book. Please fill out the form that is posted in the back of the church. Thank you.

YOUTH GROUP DEADLINE REMINDER:

Just a quick note to remind our youth that if you plan to attend the National Youth Gathering, please get your registration forms turned in to Lonnie ASAP. The deadline is October 22! Call Lonnie at 566-2067 if you have questions.

“GOOD BEGINNINGS FAMILY NIGHTS”

Family night is an opportunity for parents and their children to relax at the

end of the day and enjoy a free meal followed by a presentation for parents

while their children play under the supervision of Concordia University

students. We encourage all of you to be our guests and attend these fun

events! Many of the Day Care facilities will have a sign up sheet available,

or you may call the Seward County Extension Office at 643-2981 to

make reservations. Please take note of the schedule posted in the back

of the church and call one day in advance.