Christ Lutheran
Church and School
What's Happening
January 27, 2023
Church News
Join us Sunday Mornings

9:15- 10:00 am Adult Bible Study
9:15- 10:00 am Confirmation Classes for students in 5th - 8th grade
9:15- 10:00 am Children's Sunday School for students in Preschool- 4th grade

10:00- 10:30 am- Fellowship in the gym

10:30 am Worship Service- in person and online

BLAST (Believe, Learn, And Seek Truth) for students in Preschool- 4th grade. Students are dismissed to class after the children's message
Youth Night Lock In!
5th - 8th Grade Students

Get ready to stay up all night at our first Youth Night Lock-In on Friday, February 17 @ 8pm - Saturday, February 18 @ 8am!  A full 12 hours of absolute fun - games, activities, fellowship, food, movies, Bible study, and more! $15 per student, $10 for additional siblings. 

Interested in the fun? Email Ms. Tasha tmahshi@christrpv.com for a permission slip/behavioral agreement and medical release form. 

To participate in this event, all students/parents must fill out the permission slip/behavioral agreement and medical release form. RSVP with forms and payment by Friday, February 10th.  
Join us for Youth Nights!

Youth Nights are designed for students in 5th grade-high school- join us every-other- Wednesday @5:30-7:30pm! Join us for a time of fellowship, small group discussions, games, and a light snack. 

Please see attached flyer for future youth night dates! 

Questions? Email Ms. Tasha. tmahshi@christrpv.com
School News
Principal's Message
Dear Christ Lutheran Students and Families,
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

As we partner together throughout this year and now conclude National Lutheran Schools Week, we continue to remember and celebrate that Jesus is the Savior and Light of the World. He calls, enlightens, equips, and unites us to proclaim this Good News to all and to share His love, joy, hope, and peace.

Parents, I continue to thank the Lord and you for your partnership and prayers as we seek to support, encourage, and provide your children with a quality, Christ-centered education!
   
National Lutheran Schools Week was Sunday – Friday, January 22-27. The 2023 theme was “Making Disciples for Life”. Over 140 family members and students joined us on Kickoff Sunday. Of the 140 in attendance, over 65 of them were our students in Preschool through 8th grade. Students sang, greeted, ushered, and served as Scripture readers! Thank you again to all who were able to attend, worship, and celebrate with us last Sunday.
 
I thank the Lord, our students and you for your enthusiastic participation throughout the week on our Spirit Days!
It was such a blessing to see our children shine with school spirit and creativity! Special thanks to the Student Council, Miss Tasha, and the students and staff who participated in our culminating event today: THE CLCS PEP RALLY!! Student representatives for each class and teachers/staff participated in Basketball Knockout, a Soccer Kickoff, spoon/egg relay, Toilet Paper Teacher Wrap, and a whipped cream pie eating race to find and consume the hidden gummy worm!
 
We were blessed by Gavin and Ceiveon, DCE students from Concordia University, Irvine, who led a special chapel on Wednesday, January 25. We learned about how we can follow Jesus as His disciples like a sheep follows its shepherd. Jesus is our Good Shepherd, and we are His precious lambs! We enjoyed singing the “I Just Want to be a Sheep” song Gavin and Ceiveon taught us!
 
TODAY, JANUARY 27, IS THE LAST DAY OF THE 2ND SCHOOL QUARTER.
K-5 REPORT CARDS WILL BE GOING HOME on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6.
6th – 8th GRADE REPORT CARDS WILL GO HOME ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS WILL BE ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF ALL-SCHOOL CHAPEL ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH . THIS CHAPEL BEGINS AT 8:35.
 
 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR 5TH GRADERS, CHAPERONES, AND MRS. NICHOLSON AS THEY ATTEND ASTRO CAMP JANUARY 30TH – FEBRUARY 1ST!
 
IOWA/COGAT Standardized test results were received. They are being mailed to you along with a letter at the end of National Lutheran Schools Week.
 
The chapel theme for January is KINDNESS. Fruit of the Spirit awards and ZAP awards will be issued at the February 1st Divided Chapels (K-5 @ 8:35, 6-8 @ 9:10.) The Fruit of the Spirit for February is LOVE.
 
Please note that you can support our 8th graders and also enjoy a great meal by participating in the Panda Express Fundraiser TODAY, JANUARY 27TH . (Park Western location)
 
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! You can support our 8th grade by sending messages and treats! Flyers have been sent home via your child! Online order forms are also available to download!
 
As you know, our former music teacher and church music director, Christopher Saraga was called home to Heaven on November 23, 2022. His memorial service is tomorrow, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, AT 1 PM in the church. A light reception will follow.
 
This week, I would like to acknowledge and commend the following students for all the ways they shine for Jesus and bless us at CLCS:
·        JULIET (5), thank you for helping Penny (1) by teaching her how to carry her pizza lunch from the gym to the lunch tables safely! You took the time to be kind and helpful! God bless you!
 
·        LIAM (2), I really enjoyed your Heritage Doll and Family Tree presentation today! Thank you for putting a great deal of time and effort into your project, along with your fellow 2ND GRADE CLASSMATES!
 
·        NOAH (6), thank you for being an excellent CLCS ambassador for Christ by showing hospitality to our guests from another school who needed assistance in finding our soccer field. Your bright smile and helpfulness reflected the love of Christ!
 
·        KATE (1) AND ROSYN (1) thank you for helping MARIA (1) on her birthday with passing out her cupcakes! God bless you!
 
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6
 
“We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
 
May the Lord bless and keep you this day, throughout this season of Epiphany, National Lutheran Schools Week, and always! May He fill you with his gifts of love, joy, hope, and peace now and always!
 
In Christ’s love and service,
Charlene Soon
Principal
Pupil Free Day, February 3

Pupil Free Day/Professional Developmental Day. SAC closed.
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Valentine's Day Grams

Purchase by February 10th (while supplies last!) All Gram orders must be turned in to the CLS office & paid by Fri, 2/10.

No grams will be available for purchase after 2/10. Grams will be delivered to classrooms on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Order forms will be sent home. Extra copies can be picked-up from the school office.
Open House/Preview Night-
Feb 13th 6:00- 8:00 pm

Christ Lutheran Students! Visit your classroom for next year and learn more about what the 2023-2024 school year has in store!

Christ Lutheran Parents! Hear a State of the School address from Principal Soon while students visit classrooms.
Calendar
Friday, January 27
NSLW Pep Rally
Panada Express Fundraiser - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 28
Memorial Service for Christopher Saraga at Christ Lutheran Church - 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 29
Sunday School/Bible Study/Confirmation - 9:15 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.

Monday, January 30 - Wednesday, February 1
5th Grade Astro Camp

Wednesday, February 1
Youth Night - 5th Grade - High School - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 3
Pupil Free Day/Professional Developmental Day - No School/SAC Closed

Sunday, February 5
Sunday School/Bible Study/Confirmation - 9:15 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.

Friday, February 10
Family Fun Night - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 12
Sunday School/Bible Study/Confirmation - 9:15 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.

Monday, February 13
Open House/Preview Night/State of the School - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 15
Youth Night - 5th Grade - High School - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 17
Lincoln's Birthday - No School/Campus Closed
Youth Night Lock In (5th-8th Grade) - 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, February 19
Sunday School/Bible Study/Confirmation - 9:15 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.

Monday, February 20
Presidents' Day - No School/Campus Closed

Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24
Online Registration for 2023-2024 (Returning Students Only)

Wednesday, February 22
Ash Wednesday - Soup Suppers Begin

Friday, February 24
Jog-a-thon Kick-Off Assembly - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 26
Sunday School/Bible Study/Confirmation - 9:15 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
"Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:5