I am blogging from Milwaukee as I attend the National Lutheran Education Association Convocation
with over 3,000 other Lutheran educators.
It is an awesome and humbling experience to be here learning new
innovations in education while surrounded by a wealth of teaching experience.
One of the highlights of my trip has been to see all the amazing things our church does around the world to spread the Gospel and help others. I got to meet the Comfort
Dogs – a ministry of Lutheran Church Charities. This group uses dogs, with their natural friendliness and calming influence, in crisis situations to open the door for ministry. The Comfort Dogs and the LCMS counseling services were present in Newtown, CT after the school shooting and in Joplin, MO after the tornado struck. Meet the dogs here!
THANKS ...
...to all the parents who attended our conferences this year. It was good to visit with you and set goals for your child! Don't hesitate to contact me throughout the year with questions or concerns....to our room moms for the yummy treats for our Harvest Party!
Hark - The Students Lead Advent Worship!
On Wednesday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m, grades 5 and 6 will lead the first Advent worship services at Zion Church. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students as they help our congregation prepare for the Lord's coming. Attendance is expected at both services, so please mark your calendars now and keep the date open. We are eager to begin preparations in November for leading worship especially since these services are scheduled for the week after Thanksgiving break.
During the coming weeks, all students will learn songs selected to reinforce their message. Students will also have opportunities to try various roles in the service, such as special drama or music parts. Part of our Memory Work assignments will shift focus to learning songs and lines. Students will also have an opportunity to share their special musical talents. Any student who has had two years of music lessons or is in the Concert Band may offer to play for the services. Selections must be:
1) sacred music related to the Advent or Christmas seasons of the church year
2) practiced and ready to audition the week of November 11
During the coming weeks, all students will learn songs selected to reinforce their message. Students will also have opportunities to try various roles in the service, such as special drama or music parts. Part of our Memory Work assignments will shift focus to learning songs and lines. Students will also have an opportunity to share their special musical talents. Any student who has had two years of music lessons or is in the Concert Band may offer to play for the services. Selections must be:
1) sacred music related to the Advent or Christmas seasons of the church year
2) practiced and ready to audition the week of November 11
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