Praise and Thanksgiving

I am SO deeply grateful to be called by God to serve our children alongside each of YOU talented servants.

Heavenly Father, teach us to offer you a heart of thanksgiving and praise in all of our daily experiences of life. Teach us to be joyful always, to pray continually and to give thanks in all my circumstances. We accept all circumstances  as Your will for our lives.. We long to bring pleasure to Your heart daily. Break the power of the enemy in our lives. Defeat Him through our sacrifice of praise. Change our outlook and attitude into one of joyful contentment with our circumstances.

Jesus, we want to be like You who obeyed the Father without complaint. You embraced the chains of humanity when You walked this earth. Convict us whenever we complain or compare ourselves with others. Give us Your attitude of humility and thankful acceptance. We want to be like the Apostle Paul who learned contentment in every circumstance. We choose to continually offer You a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that give praise to Your name. We long to bring a smile to Your face. Teach us the power of a thankful heart. We know that Your truth dwells in a thankful heart.

“I will give thanks to the LORD because of His righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens” (Psalm 7:17-18:1). In Jesus’ name, amen.

Staff Meeting

Our next staff meeting will take place on Wednesday after school on December 7.

Barn Door for our Escape Artists

Rosie and Parker have learned how to jump over their pen walls. If your class is working through chores, would you be mindful of the barn door open? They are curious little critters who don't mind showing themselves about the playground. 

Art From The Heart
Our friend and local artist Carolyn Stich sent an email of gratitude sharing that the artwork our students contributed last year helped raise more than $600 for Kids Food Basket. Food insecurities for children in our area is sky rocketing along with our rising food prices. Would you be willing to offer this project to your class again this month? Carolyn would be so grateful for the help in sharing artwork from local artists: our students. Details are on the attached flyer. Thank you for considering this project that allows our children to use their gifts in a way that will impact hungry children in our community. I believe THIS is one of the most important 'whys' to Christian Education. Why do we grow and expand on the gifts and talents God blesses us each with uniquely? That we might bring the love and grace of Christ to this hurting world. That we might be a bit of shalom from God to the many places of chaos. Please bring completed artwork to the office. I will collect these until December 10. The details are below: 

December 15 Christmas Concert

You are invited to attend the first grade Christmas program in the large gym beginning at 2:20! Children will sit on the gym floor. Parents will sit on the bleachers for the program. 

December 16 2:20-3:00

So that you can take apart your Christmas decor, write thank you cards or just stare calmly at a blank wall, please bring your class to me in the small gym at 2:20 and retrieve them in time for dismissal at 3:00. The kids and I will be paying BINGO together! 

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Maroon & White Pop-Up Shop

HC gear is a wonderful Christmas gift!  Come shop the Maroon and White Shop at Rose Park on Thursday December 1 from 2:00pm-4:30pm and Friday December 2 from 7:45am-4:00pm.  Happy shopping!