Immanuel Lutheran School-—Weekly Newsletter—December 18, 2015—Page 1

The Wolf’s howl

December 18, 2015

“HOPE IS THE ANCHOR” Hebrews 6:17-19

From the Principal’s Pen…

Christmas is almost here! That’s pretty

amazing because it started to appear around

Halloween. I don’t remember when “Black Fri-

day” came about and won’t enter a store on that

day. My sister and I tried it once and said,

“Never again!” My family has decided to shop

for our pets and make Christmas a time to enjoy

being together, but I only have one sister and

you know I buy her a present, or two. One of the

best parts of Christmas is my memories of the

many Christmas programs I had parts in at

Immanuel Lutheran School. Even now when I

read the Christmas story from the Bible I

remember the verses that were my parts to say in

front of the altar.

Today is the day our children present

their Christmas Program. It is their present to

all of you who come to worship with them. They

have been very busy learning their speaking

parts and new words to old tunes. Rehearsing

isn’t much fun when your part isn’t happening.

It’s even difficult to sit and behave sometimes.

Our children amaze me...just when I thought

they couldn’t do it again any better than they

just did it...they sure fool me. They do it for the

teachers they love and they do it for Mr. Taver-

nier, who shares his love of music with them.

Most of all, the children know they are sharing

the wonderful story of the birth of the baby

Jesus, our Savior! I hope many of you were

there to hear their wonderful story, which is our

Savior’s story! I wish you all

have a blessed Merry Christmas!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING

DATES:

December 22nd—12:30 DISMISSAL—NO

BUSSES IN THE PM December 23rd through January 3rd—

CHRISTMAS BREAK—NO SCHOOL December 24th—CHRISTMAS EVE, 7pm

Worship Service; 11pm Candlelight Divine Service (Holy Communion)

December 25th—CHRISTMAS DAY, 9am Divine Service (Holy Communion)

December 31st—New Year’s Eve, 7pm Divine Service (Holy Communion)

January 12th—PTO Meeting, 7pm January 18th—Martin Luther King Day—NO

SCHOOL January 24th through January 30th,

NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL’S WEEK January 29th—GAME NIGHT, 6 to 8pm

12:30 DISMISSAL ON TUESDAY,

DECEMBER 22ND—NO AFTERNOON

BUSSES!!! Please make arrangements for your

children’s transportation. Thank you!

NEXT ISSUE OF THE WOLF’S HOWL WILL BE JANUARY 8, 2016

Immanuel Lutheran School-—Weekly Newsletter—December 18, 2015—Page 2

CHAPEL OFFERINGS: Donations received during the month of December will be used for the Warm-a-Child Program, hats and mittens.

GOD BLESS

OUR

OFFERINGS!

Troop 21 has been very busy for the last few months. Congratulations to Evan on achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. The Troop congratulates the following scouts on their recent Rank Advance-ments, Ben Jabs to Star, John Duncan and Nathan Roy to First Class, Luke Foley and Daniel Lauretti to Second Class. The Troop now looks forward to several winter camping events and in January 2016 attending Merit Badge College.

Girl Scouts Immanuel Lutheran School

Troop #66072

Next Meeting: JANUARY 6, 2016 Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Place: Old School Basement

NOTICE: THE POWDERPUFF DERBY IS COMING UP FEB-

RUARY 20TH! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A

HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROS-

PEROUS NEW YEAR FILLED

WITH GOD’S MOST WONDER-

FUL BLESSINGS AND JOY!

If you have any questions, please call

Becky Wells 860-916-3621 or Trina

Theriault 860-384-1530.

ILC Sunday School at 9:30 AM

God Sends His Son to Save Us!

This Sunday, Dec. 20th

, the children will hear the message “Mary Visits Elizabeth”. John the Bap-tist leapt inside Eliza-beth’s womb because he was in the presence of the Son of God, who was growing within Mary’s womb! So today God fills us with Himself in Word and Sacrament and we,

like Mary, offer our praise and worship.

“My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:47

In the Parish Center, Junior High ( grades 6-8) and Sen-ior High (grades 9-12) will be having Bible Study and Adults will have their Bible Study in the gymnasium.

Next Sunday, Dec. 27th

, the Junior and Senior High will be sharing more of the Advent Story with drama to the Ele-mentary class.

Cub Scout Pack 21

would like to

thank everyone

who supported

us by purchas-

ing popcorn this

past month. If

anyone would

like more infor-

mation on joining Cub Scouts, please

contact Jason

Krueger at:

dj2hkrue-

ger@gmail.com

Immanuel Lutheran School-—Weekly Newsletter—December 18, 2015—Page 3

T’was the night before Christmas and all through the church,

no children were singing? We were left in a lurch.

Pastor in his white robe and us each in a panic,

people screaming and running and going all frantic.

When all of a sudden, there rose such a clatter,

Mr. Koch looked up to see what was the matter.

When what to our wondering eyes should appear,

the children in the hall singing ever so dear.

On Lorrin, on Reagan, on Jared and Brooke,

Paris and Kacie, Melanie, Nick and look,

there’s Luke, Gabriella and Hannah as well,

Daniel, Ethan and Brooke all playing the bells.

Morgan, Maggie and Thomas filled with joy and with glee,

all singing to heaven just for You and for me.

All our dear children, how precious they are,

their voices draw all from close and afar.

We are so relieved, we thank God up above,

for each other, our faith and Your precious Love!

Keep us in your tender care, always dear Lord,

through all our days until our final reward.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a truly blessed New Year!

Sincerely, Mrs. Trina J. Theriault

2015

Immanuel Lutheran School-—Weekly Newsletter—December 18, 2015—Page 4

Please remember to SAVE YOUR “Box Tops for Education”!

Every little bit helps raise money for our school and PTO programs.

Thank you!

2015 Advent & Christmas Worship Services

Sunday, December 20th, 8 am* & 10:45 am

Thursday, December 24th, 7pm & 11 pm*

(Christmas Eve Candlelight Service)

Friday, December 25th, 9:00 am Christmas Day

Divine Service*

Sunday, December 27th, 8 am & 10:45 am*

Thursday, December 31st, 7 pm New Year’s

Eve Divine Service*

*(service includes Holy Communion)

GOD BLESS YOUR WORSHIP!!!

Immanuel Lutheran Church & School 154 Meadow Street

Bristol, Connecticut 06010 Phone: 860-583-5631

Ilcs.org

PTO MEETING MONDAY JANUARY 12TH

7:00 PM

OLD SCHOOL BASEMENT

ALL ARE WELCOME! Upcoming Events:

National Lutheran

School’s Week

(January 24th—30th)

Family Game Night

(January 29th)

6 to 8 pm

THANK YOU TO

EVERYONE WHO

WORKED SO VERY HARD

TO MAKE THIS YEAR’S

CAROL SING

SUCH A GREAT

SUCCESS!!! A great time was had by all,

we had about 100 people in

attendance and

we all enjoyed the

snacks and great

fellowship in the gym.

Thank you, again!

See you next year!

ILC Evangelism Committee

Immanuel Lutheran School-—Weekly Newsletter—December 18, 2015—Page 5

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Questions? Call Mrs. Trina Theriault @ 860-583-5631, or email trina@ilcsschool.org

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Immanuel Lutheran School-—Weekly Newsletter—December 18, 2015—Page 6

Immanuel Lutheran School

Hot Lunch Menu ___________________________________________________________

JANUARY 2016

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1

NO SCHOOL

2

3

4 5

Stuffed Rigatoni Veggies Dessert

6 7

Hot Dog Chips

Dessert

8 Mozzarella Sticks

Salad Dessert

9

10

11

12

Chicken Nuggets

French Fries Dessert

13

14

Grilled Cheese Chips

Dessert

15

Taco Rice & Beans

Dessert

16

17 18

NO SCHOOL

19

Stuffed Shells

Salad Dessert

20 21

BBQ Chicken

Mashed Potato Dessert

22

Meatball Sub

Chips Dessert

23

24

25

26

Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans

Dessert

27 28

Spaghetti Meatballs

Salad Dessert

29

Cheeseburger French Fries

Dessert

30

Immanuel Lutheran School-—Weekly Newsletter—December 18, 2015—Page 7

Hot Lunch Order Form

Month: JANUARY Any orders received after DECEMBER 21 will Return by: not be accepted. DECEMBER 21 Child or Staff Name: ___________________________________________________ Grade: __________________ Phone Number: ______________________________

Day Date Item Cost Qty. Total Cost

Tuesday 1/5 Stuffed Rigatoni $4.00

Thursday 1/7 Hot Dog $4.00

Friday 1/8 Mozzarella Sticks $4.00

Tuesday 1/12 Chicken Nuggets $4.00

Thursday 1/14 Grilled Cheese $4.00

Friday 1/15 Taco $4.00

Tuesday 1/19 Stuffed Shells $4.00

Thursday 1/21 BBQ Chicken $4.00

Friday 1/22 Meatball Sub $4.00

Tuesday 1/26 Mac & Cheese $4.00

Thursday 1/28 Spaghetti $4.00

Friday 1/29 Cheeseburger $4.00

Please make checks payable to: ILS PTO

Please keep the attached menu so you can keep track of what

you have ordered. Thank you!

Total amount due:

office use only

Check No.:_______________ Check or Cash Amount: