Upcoming Events

It's hard to believe the end of the year is here! 

There are many events in the next few weeks, so be sure to mark your calendar!

June 1-Informational Parent Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

June 2-3 year old graduation

June 3-Field Day/ 4 year old graduation

June 6-S.V.S.U Swimming (K-4)

June 7-Fun Fair (Half Day-11:30 Dismissal)

June 8-Awards Ceremony @ 9:00 a.m. (Half Day-11:30 Dismissal)

June 9-Closing Service-Dismissal 9:00 a.m.

Happy Mother's Day

Tonight's The Night!

Please join us to see what's different 
about Bethlehem Lutheran School!!

Silent Auction-Dinner Theater

PLEASE JOIN US!!!

1st ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION

CHICKEN DINNER

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY PERFORMANCE

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, come on over to Bethlehem for dinner and a very entertaining play performed by our middle school students. 

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO OUR ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!!!

Doors Open at 4:00 p.m. 

Take-Out Dinners 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Basket Viewing and Bidding Begins at 4:00 p.m. 

Dinner Theater Guests Eat at 6:00 p.m.

Play Begins @ Approximately 7:30 p.m.

Tickets On Sale NOW!!

Pre-Event-$10 (Adult) $6 (Children)

Day of Event-$12 (Adult) $8 (Children)

Call the School Office for More Information

755-1144

God is On the Move!!

I see evidence of this every single day in the lives of our families, friends, students, and teachers. I continue to be amazed at the way God is moving here on earth.

I had a young friend of mine here at school suggest this song for next year's theme song.

What do you think??

God does show up and show off often here at Bethlehem Lutheran School, so I am encouraged that this might be a great fit!!

What's Different About Bethlehem?

When we talk about our school, we all say "There's something different about Bethlehem" and today I am going to tell you a very personal story about our school and my own daughter.

So here goes....you see, the science fair is coming up next week and my daughter who is in 4th grade has been struggling to find an idea that peeks her interest. And I am sure many of you can commiserate with me on this one...it looks a little something like this....

Me: Please work on finding a science fair project...

Her: I can't...

Me: Yes, you can, just go on the Internet and look there are a ton of projects....

Her: I can't find one...
Me: Let me help you...How about this one?
Her: No
Me: Well, what about this one?
Her: No

And the battle goes on and on...

I believe in teaching my children about natural consequences of not following through with personal responsibilities, so I informed her that she would have to do the work or receive whatever grade she got for choosing not to do it. She was okay with that. :)

However, I love school and understand the importance of the learning process and as her parent I do not want to see her fail, so I have been worrying about this.....

Today, I decided that I was going to talk to her teacher about it and let her know the impasse we had come to regarding the science fair project...and I did. I asked her teacher if she could speak with her about it and help motivate her just a bit to get some work done. I know that she loves my daughter and wants to see her succeed. We are a team!!

A few hours later, her teacher excitedly came to me and said, "You need to come and see what she made." When I walked into the classroom and they displayed a science fair question and demonstration I stood in awe. Her teacher and a classmate helped her find something she's excited about and willing to work on to get the project completed in time.

I didn't even know what to say, but as I walked down the hallway back to my office the only thing I could think of is...THIS is what's different about Bethlehem.

You see....we do life together. We count on each other. We support each other. We motivate each other. And my daughter's life has been changed as a result of amazing teachers who are not only her cheerleaders, but who love her as their own. We are a family!

THIS IS WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT BETHLEHEM! 

I'm telling you.....God continues to show up and show off here. 

If you are looking for a school home, please consider checking us out!!!

(This blog has been printed with my daughter's permission!!) 

Sinking Deep

Sometimes we come into seasons of hope and joy. We look around and can visibly see God's blessings in our life. And then there are times when we come into seasons where we need Him to be relentless in pursuing us so that we can be stirred by His amazing grace...A time when we need to do nothing but sink deep into His presence.

Seasons can be hard. But I am so thankful God provides a beautiful shelter from whatever it is we need to weather. He showers us with His love and just waits for us to make Him our everything, our one true desire.

I love that He is ever present because I can praise Him and rejoice in Him for the many blessings He gives me in one season, but without any doubt, I can cry out to Him and He will be there and He will be faithful in every way in the very next season. That's the beauty of who He is.

Sometimes the lion roars, but have no fear! God is bigger than the lion!! He is your safety and shelter from any and every storm.  And He deserves all of the glory!

Prayer: Lord God, most Heavenly Father, thank you for your protection and faithfulness. Thank you for always being ready for our cries, both in rejoice and in need. You know us so intimately and you know our needs so well. Help us to trust in You and Your goodness. We praise you for our blessings and seek you as our one desire, our everything. We love you Lord! Amen

Psalm 91: 1-13

 1-13 You who sit down in the High God’s presence,
    spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow,
Say this: “God, you’re my refuge.
    I trust in you and I’m safe!”
That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps,
    shields you from deadly hazards.
His huge outstretched arms protect you—
    under them you’re perfectly safe;
    his arms fend off all harm.
Fear nothing—not wild wolves in the night,
    not flying arrows in the day,
Not disease that prowls through the darkness,
    not disaster that erupts at high noon.
Even though others succumb all around,
    drop like flies right and left,
    no harm will even graze you.
You’ll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance,
    watch the wicked turn into corpses.
Yes, because God’s your refuge,
    the High God your very own home,
Evil can’t get close to you,
    harm can’t get through the door.
He ordered his angels
    to guard you wherever you go.
If you stumble, they’ll catch you;
    their job is to keep you from falling.
You’ll walk unharmed among lions and snakes,
    and kick young lions and serpents from the path.