Lutheran Schools Week 2008


March 3-9, 2008
Lutheran Schools Week 2008

National Lutheran Schools Week is March 3-9. This year's theme verse is Jeremiah 29:11 "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" God's plans for us include giving us faith which endures to eternal life and also to use us during our lives in this world to be a blessing to others. Students at Good Shepherd Lutheran School are prepared for the future God has planned for them by what they learn in the classroom and by other experiences they have together.

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Monday of Lutheran Schools Week, older students will read for younger students and together they will write about "What I like about Good Shepherd Lutheran School."

Tuesday, students are invited to wear school shirts as they put their faith into action, packaging food at "Kids Against Hunger.” Family and friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran School are invited to help provide funds for the food. Checks can be sent to the school, made out to "Kids Against Hunger.”

KEYC TV coverage

Mankato Free Press article
Sport Pix pictures

Good Shepherd school students were among 600 from 12 Lutheran Schools who packed 127,244 meals for Kids Against Hunger at Bethany College during Lutheran Schools Week. Stu-dents also met in New Ulm and Rochester, packing a total of 42,987 meals and raising $17,600, with matching funds from Thrivent.



Wednesday, students are invited to dress up for chapel, where they learn from God's Word about the hope and the eternal future that God gives us. Guests are also welcome at chapel, which is now at 9:15 AM so that preschool students can be included.

Thursday, students are invited to wear clothing or accessories that express a Christian witness, as they go next door to sing for residents at North Point/Willow Point assisted living.

Friday, students are encouraged to think about what they hope to do in the future and dress in a way that reflects a career they may want to pursue.

Saturday is a day that grades 5-7 may be looking forward to with hope. They will go on a sledding party.

Sunday K-7 sing at the 8:00 AM service; Grades 5-7 Bake Sale.


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