October 10, 2007

To Christian Parents
John Juern
Teaching Kindness

It's almost the last thing we hear as we leave the worship service in church each week. The pastor instructs God's people to "live in harmony with one another." It's an exhortation rooted in the last verse of Ephesians chapter 4, in which Saint Paul tells us, "Be kind and compassionate to one another."

Kindness, compassion, and harmony do not seem to be a good fit in a society that seems to place great value on competition, assertiveness, and personal victory. Children do not automatically learn to be kind as they grow up. Nor is it their natural inclination. Children must be taught to be kind and compassionate. It is the proper response of a Christian, especially in today's society.

Your children will learn kindness and compassion as you teach them about Jesus. Every Bible lesson has a central truth about God's love for all mankind. Point to how Jesus demonstrated kindness and compassion in everything he did.

Children will also learn these characteristics as they see parents living in harmony with each other. They will adopt harmony as a personal value and make it an important part of their lives. As children see parents doing acts of kindness for others, they see the value of compassion. So another important part of teaching kindness to your children is to model it in your lives.

GradeKeeper
GradeKeeper is the teachers’ online grade book and is available for students in gr. 3-8. Please check your student’s progress regularly. Login IDs are available from your child’s teacher.

Mission Project
The mission project for the first semester of this school year is the ELS mission effort to support Christian schools in the Amazon of Peru. The money will be used to support our missionaries and teachers spreading the Gospel in the cities and rainforests of Peru. Please set aside an offering for your child to bring. This offering is collected during our weekly chapel services.

10/3-> $56.81
Total-> $229.66

Hot Lunch
Orders are taken on Mondays.
Tues.-> pizza from Rocky Rococo $2.25/slice
Wed.-> hard or soft shell beef tacos from Taco Bell $1.00 each
Thurs.-> Subs from Milio’s [Turkey or Ham ] $1.50
Sub Meal [includes an orange and a cookie] $2.50
Fri.-> Chicken Strips 3/$1.50
Chicken Strip Meal [includes string cheese and applesauce] $2.50

School Pictures
Picture retake date is October 25.

Jr. Choir
Jr. Choir sings for worship this Sunday for both services. We will sing during the 8:15 service and will sing right before the 10:30 service begins. Warm up is in the 8^th grade classroom at 8:00. After we sing prior to the 10:30 service please meet your choir members down the hallway near my office so that the beginning of the 10:30 is not disturbed.

Bible Class Opportunity
Filmed on location in Israel by Focus on the Family Films, FAITH LESSONS is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance.

This lively, interactive journey is more than fascinating - its faith -inspiring and
life-changing. SISTERS IN CHRIST INVITE YOU to spend time getting to know your Bible more deeply the first and third Tues. 6:30-8:00 pm in Pastor Bartel's office.
Call D'Ann Halleen 222-0181

No School
There is no school on Thursday and Friday of next week. The teachers will be attending the ELS Midwest Teachers’ Conference in Mankato, Minnesota.

Lakeside Cadet and Beginner Bands
Lakeside Lutheran High School invites students from Holy Cross to participate in its Cadet and Beginner Band program. The band practices for a few Saturday mornings in October and November to prepare for a concert on November 11. Practices begin on Saturday, October 20.

Upcoming Events
10/14-> Jr. Choir sings- both worship services
10/17-> 11:20 Dismissal- Teacher s’ Conference Travel Day ASC 11:00-5:30
10/18-19-> No School – ELS Teachers’ Conference in Mankato, MN
10/20-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
10/26-> First Quarter Ends
10/27-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
10/31-> First Quarter Report Cards sent home with students
11/1-2-> Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/2-> No School- No ASC
11/3-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
11/9-> Veterans’ Day Celebration 6:30
11/10-> LLHS Grade School Band Rehearsal
11/11-> LLHS/HCLS Band Concert @ Lakeside 7:00
11/12-> Windy City Players- Cinderella
11/21-> 11:20 Dismissal- Teacher Inservice 1:00- ASC 11:20-5:30
1/22-23-> No School – No ASC – Thanksgiving Break
11/28-> Mid-Quarter Report #2

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