The Light Has Come
In our Advent Series this year, the children will be presenting the Christmas service in three parts. The first is next Wednesday, December 2 and will be presented by the 7th and 8th grades. The theme of the first part is the Light of the World was promised from the beginning of time. John, the Baptist, identified Jesus as the light of the world.
When God created the world it was perfect in every way. No sin. Only bliss and happiness. Then Satan brought darkness into the world when he tempted Adam and Eve to sin. Sin brought the darkness of pain, sickness, and sorrow. The pitch, black darkness of sin seemed hopeless. Death awaited Adam and Eve. But God did not abandon them or his creation. He promised a rescuer from sin, death, and the power of the devil would come. He would be a shining light in their sin-darkened hearts.
The promise was given to Abraham that the Savior, the Light of the World, would come from his own family. Isaiah foretold the voice of John, the Baptist, one day, 700 years later, would cry out in the wilderness. The glory of the Lord would be revealed in his Son, Jesus.
Throughout the Old Testament, the promise of the coming Light of the World was repeated. Moses wrote about it. King David described the coming Savior, and Isaiah made it more clear. Jesus is the promised Light of the World. He fulfilled all the promises of God. He paid for the sin of mankind through his suffering, death, and resurrection. This message is what our aching hearts need to hear. It brings peace, comfort, and joy to all who believe it!
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Spirit Days
Wednesday, November 25 will be our Living Generously Day. Please have your child wear the red Thrivent shirt they received for donating pajamas. If they do not have a red shirt, they can wear any of the Live Generously t-shirts they may have. If your child does not have a shirt, please have them see Mrs. Hagedorn or Ms. Petermann and they will provide one. We would like to take pictures or each class in thankfulness for the generosity of all who donated.
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Family Christmas 4 Kids
Bethany will be having a family Christmas 4 Kids event, "Nativity Escape Room" on Friday, December 11, from 6-7:30 pm at the school. Gather "keys" from solving puzzles and assembling Bible clues! Family groups will be socially distanced from each other, and a virtual option will also be available. We would welcome adult helpers and RSVPs to Chelle4559@gmail.com. Non-perishable food items are also being accepted at the event, which will be donated to the local food bank.
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Christmas Service for Advent
During the three weeks of Advent, the children will be proclaiming God’s Word through recitation and song. The students in grades 7-8 will be first on Wednesday, December 2 at 3:30 PM. The service theme is “The Light Has Come: The Light Promised.” On December 9 grades 3-6 will be presenting “The Light Has Come: The Light Prophesied.” The final service, December 16 will be done by grades K-2, “The Light Has Come: The Light with Us.” In order to properly prepare for the service, we need to know if your child is not participating. If you decide not to have them participate, please send an email to the teacher or to blsoffice@bethanykenosha.org. Please note there is a limit of 4 people per family for the service. hat is the only way we can safely distance ourselves. Thank you for cooperating with this. We will live stream the service so you can watch at home.
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Student Players for Christmas Program
If your student is interested in playing pre-service for their Christmas program, and they've checked with their instrument teacher, please email Miss Petermann (lenap@bethanykenosha.org) with their instrument and title of their song AT LEAST one day before their program. Thank you!
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Call Received
Dear Members of Bethany:
This past Sunday, November 15, I received a divine call to teach third and fourth grade at Abiding Peace Academy in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Over the next few weeks I will be prayerfully considering the two calls that God has now given me - my call to serve Bethany and my call to serve Abiding Peace. I humbly ask for your prayers as I deliberate. Please feel free to reach out and share your thoughts with me on how you think my gifts and abilities may be useful at either ministry. Thank you for keeping me and all the called workers here at Bethany in your thoughts and prayers.
In Christ,
Lena Petermann
(989) 928-9591
lenap@bethanykenosha.org
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Student of the Month - Adelyn H.
Our character trait this month was Respect. Adelyn was chosen by a fellow classmate for being respectful in her words when talking to friends. Way to go, Adelyn!
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Butter Braid Fundraiser
Our Butter Braid Fundraiser is underway! Order Forms were sent home today with your child. Orders are due on Wednesday, Dec 2. New this year is an online page. Use this link https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/6e5d69bf-a9ef-4162-9daa-c498a54ba2cb to order online. Search for your child's page by their LAST name. Only one order page is set up for each family. You can order directly on the link or share on Facebook or by email. Orders will be delivered afterschool on Wed, Dec 16. Prizes will be given for the top sellers at school.
Please help by supporting Bethany's PTS and our 7 & 8 grade DC Trip!
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Winter Sports
Here is the link for the 2020 - 2021 Winter Sports Plan. If you are able to help in anyway please let Mr. Zank or Mr. Meihack know.
https://mcusercontent.com/221dd6e941b57200c94d5e7b8/files/8a1ff575-7fd1-4393-9eb9-d6c4cc76a8df/2020_KLA_practice_plan.doc
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Bethany Youth Christmas Service - A Change!
Because of the current health concerns in our community, we will not be having a whole-school Christmas Service on Friday, December 18 (that will be a full day of regular school). Instead, the students have been divided into 3 groups and will each present an Advent Service on a Wednesday in December. The groups and dates will be as follows:
- December 2 @ 3:30 pm - 7th and 8th grade
- December 9 @ 3:30 pm - 3rd - 6th grade
- December 16 @ 3:30 pm - K - 2nd grade
Each Advent Service will be a "mini" Christmas service. At this time, there is no limit on the number of family members per student, but that is subject to change. We will also be recording each service and publishing it on the internet for family and friends to watch afterwards if they are unable to attend.
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Winter Gear
With winter and cold weather present please remember to send hat, ear muffs, scarves, mittens, and gloves to school with your child/ren. When it starts to snow please remember that they will also need winter boots and snow pants. We try to get the children outside as much as we possibly can. Thank you.
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Christian Family Solutions - Mindful Moments
Christian Family Solutions is providing webinar resources for individuals, families, and anyone in the community who supports mental health and wellness. The four-part series will address mental wellness for children, teens, and adults.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 12 with Karen Fischer, LPC, for mental wellness in adults, part three on Thurs., Dec., 10 with Jeremy Long, LPC, on mental health wellness in teenagers, and Thursday, January 14 for a panel discussion and question and answer. Stay connected with Christian Family Solutions and discover other tools and resources at christianfamilysolutions.org.
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Mission Offerings
For the first quarter, we collected $636.91 for the Bethany Lutheran School Anniversary Gift. Our second-quarter offerings will be collected for the new WELS Costa Mayan mission on Yucatan Peninsula.
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Box Tops for Education
Did you know that there is a new way of doing Box Tops for Education? Instead of cutting out the box top and sending them into school. You now can download the Box Top app to your phone as you usually download apps. You sign up and you can assign it to the school. You scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase for the school to get credit for the box top. If you have any questions please email: blsoffice@bethanykenosha.org
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