Week 25: Lent Begins, Religion discussions, GP day coming!

For it is by GRACE you have been saved through faith and this is not from yourselves it is a gift of God, not a result of works so that no one can boast.  Ephesians 2:8-9

 Lent begins next week on February 14 with Ash Wednesday.  What a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine's Day, focusing on Christ's amazing love for us that he would come to this earth and take our sins on the cross. During Lent I try to recommit myself to personal devotions and prayer.  This is a time to focus on Jesus and His great love for us.  Jesus gave His life so that I can live.

So instead of giving something up for Lent, I challenge my students to try doing the opposite and add something ... maybe commit to Wednesday night church, attend Sunday School, do personal devotions, do family devotions, or make weekend worship a priority in your family. 

I know your faith life will be strengthened.

Join us in Lent worship each Wednesday at 3:30 and 7:00.

 A conversation with your child...

Thank you for taking the time to talk with your child this week and weekend.  Both 2nd Steps and our Religion discussions have lent themselves to the kids coming to you for thoughts and guidance.  From discussions of tobacco,  marijuana, and peer pressure to the idea of "fitting in" or being an outsider, I urge you to take these opportunities to share your experiences, morals, and faith with your child.  YOU are still the biggest influence on your child throughout their teen years.  Jesus loves your child tremendously!  He chose you and your child to be in the family of faith.  Kids sometimes don't feel very loved or important after a rough day.  We can be that constant reminder for them that they are God's precious child.  God, our Father, tenderly invites us to come to him with anything - joys and sorrows!  (Hmm,  sounds a little like our catechism memory work).  He has conquered sin and will bring us through any trials.

See the Religion tab above for more about our current unit. 

 

Grandparents' Day!!

Grandparents’ or Special Friends’ Day is scheduled for Friday, March 9th 
from 8:00-11:00.  Teachers have some wonderful activities in the works to 
make this a special day for your child to interact with their guest! Please plan 
on having a grandparent or special guest attend.  Families may "adopt" a 
classmate, but please prearrange this beforehand. Your child must have an adult 
present.

8:00 - 8:30 Arrive anytime between 8:00 - 8:30     

8:00 - 9:45 AM      Guests and students stay together and spend

time at various activities.  A map will go home with students 
and extra maps will be available that day.  Family units decide where 
they want to start.

*ZION ASKS YOU STAY TOGETHER AS A FAMILY UNIT FOR PROPER SUPERVISION*

9:45 - 10:00 AM      Guests and students travel to church sanctuary

10:00 - 11:00 AM      Closing program and chapel

11:00 AM      Dismissal (from the church sanctuary)

Field Trip Friday- Bud, Not Buddy

Students have been intrigued by young Bud during our read aloud time and are getting excited to see 
the play next Friday. Please have your child wear their red Zion shirt. I still have an opening for an adult
 to attend with us, so email me ASAP if you wish to chaperone still.   See the following for sneak peak!

On Sycamore:
Yearbook order info
GP day info
Jump Rope for Heart info and volunteer request 
Box Tops Contest
529 Plans Workshop on Monday