12/11/24
Sixth graders led our chapel message teaching us to cast our anxieties on Jesus. Because Jesus loves us so much, He desires to carry our burdens for us and wants to protect and provide for us. The students performed two skits to show how much Jesus loves us – so much that He take away our worries, troubles, sickness, and needs in order to give us peace, joy, wellness, and contentment in Him. He was willing to take our punishment and death in order to give us new life in Him. Mr. Schkade assisted the students by playing the part of “the Rag Man,” who represented Jesus by showing love, compassion, humility, and sacrifice. Mrs. Schkade led us in a fun song to teach us the Bible verse – 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast your burdens unto Jesus, for He cares for you.” We were reminded to lift Jesus higher so that He can help us to “stomp satan” from our lives.
Our students are perfecting their recitations, songs, character lines, and acting parts in order to prepare for our upcoming Christmas program. Please continue to help your child to review his/her part using good voice levels, intonation, and voice expression. This is a joyful time of year, and we can’t wait for you to come and hear the Good News!
All are welcome to attend our last Advent service for the year here at Hope’s at 4:00 and 7:00 PM this Wednesday, December 18th. A delicious meal will be served between services, so please come and join us!
Grades 1-8 Crown Center performance – December 17 @ 5:30. This is a required performance for all choirs and bands. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher in case of sickness. All students should wear black pants/skirts and white tops. Girls may wear all-black dresses. There will be no basketball practice this evening.
Grades 1-8 Christmas program – December 19 @ 6:30. All students should wear their “Christmas best.” This should not include jeans. There will be no basketball practice this evening.
Verse to remember: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Coming up:
Dec. 17 Grades 1-8 band/choir Crown Center performance, 5:30
Dec. 19 Grades 1-8 Christmas program in the FLC @ 6:30 PM
Dec. 20 Christmas parties, early dismissal, no extended care
Special Dress-up Days:
Monday 12/16– Wear Ugly Christmas Sweaters with uniform bottoms.
Tuesday 12/17- Wear Christmas PJ’s.
Wednesday 12/18- Wear Red and Green tops with uniform bottoms.
Thursday 12/19- Wear your Christmas hats with uniform.
Friday 12/20- Wear a Christmas t-shirt & Socks with uniform bottoms.
