WEDNESDAY WORD

Volume 50, Issue 11 ATONEMENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL October 25, 2017 www.alcs.org

2017-18 Theme

Verse: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth. 3 John 1:4

(ESV)

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Principal’s Notes:

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth is our 2017-18 theme verse from 3 John 1:4 (ESV). Martin Luther thirsted after truth and when he finally found the living water of truth in God’s Word, He wanted all to experience the same truth. On October 31, 1517, he nailed 95 Theses or statements to the Castle Church door in Wittenburg, Germany. He felt that the church had strayed from truth and was engaging in non-Biblical practices. As he studied God’s Word in books such as Romans, he rediscovered truth; that salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. Sola fide is the Latin which means only or solely through faith. He put his faith in Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God that as His children we put our faith in Jesus Christ as did Luther who rediscovered the truth. And so is our focus as we approach this 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Chapel Offerings – 2nd Quarter

Chapel offerings for the 2nd Quarter have been designated for “natural disasters”. Many people

around the world have been affected in the past months, so this will be an opportunity for us to

serve them and share our blessings with those in need. We have chosen to focus on the people

affected by the hurricane in the Dominican Republic. Please look below for a forward to some

special ‘dress-down’ day to help in this cause.

• Today, Wednesday, October 25, 2017, we presented cards, letters, gifts, etc., to Pastor Tim after chapel as our culmination of pastor appreciation month. It meant much to him to have the classes come forward and present their items. Thanks for supporting this effort as we are blessed to have Pastor Tim, Mrs. Rose, Levi, Eden, and soon another amongst us.

• FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO BROUGHT CANDY YESTERDAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 FOR TRUNK OR TREAT, THEY ARE ALLOWED A DRESS DOWN DAY THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. THEY MAY WEAR ANY COMBINATION OR ALL THREE OF A T-SHIRT, JEANS, AND/OR TENNIS SHOES. OTHERWISE SCHOOL UNIFORM PIECES WILL BE WORN.

• THERE IS NO SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 DUE TO PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES. CLASSES RESUME NEXT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31. THANKS.

• Several families will not be allowed to have parent-teacher conferences due to the balance on their 2017-18 tuition/fee account. Those families have received notices.

• NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, STUDENTS AND FACULTY/STAFF MAY WEAR TENNIS SHOES TO SCHOOL FOR TENNIS SHOE DAY BY PLACING $1.00 IN THE OFFERING PLATE. THIS OFFERING WILL BE DESIGNATED FOR 2ND QUARTER MISSIONS AS LISTED ABOVE. THANKS.

PARENT TEACHER LEAGUE NEWS

PTL Dates to Know: October 28: Oktober Fest (see information below) November 7: Dinner Out @ Mooyah November 27: PTL General Meeting, 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 December 2: Santa Bingo Breakfast January 23: Dinner Out February 5: PTL General Meeting, 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 February 20: Dinner Out March 6: Dinner Out

March 9: Movie Night March 12-16: Teacher Appreciation March 28: Special Person Day April 23: PTL General Meeting; 7:00 pm in Assembly Room 2 April 24: Dinner Out April 30-May 4: Principal Appreciation Week May 21: Field Day May

Crusader Choir Performance Schedule

Fall Semester

Please email me with any questions or if your child is unable attend a performance or rehearsal.

Mr. Evan Arceneaux | earceneaux@alcs.org | 504-256-2363

LUNCH MENU Thursday, October 26 -- Sausage Beans and Rice, Green Beans, Spring Salad, Garlic Bread, Pudding Friday, October 27 -- Cheese Pizza, Carrots, Spring Salad, Jello Monday, October 30 -- No School, Parent/Teacher Conferences Tuesday, October 31 -- Soft Taco, Buttered Corn, Cheese/Salsa, Chocolate Chip Cookie

2nd Quarter Safety Patrol Week of Oct. 10-13 Week of Oct. 16-20 Week of Oct. 23-27

Lydia Dean Blake LeBourgeois Blake Binger

Matt Enos Oskar Neumann Isabella Koenig

Chester Harney Summer O’Neil Lilly Cazabon

Ansley Hudgins Elijah Orellana Alex Cuomo

Date Event Call time and location

October 28 Atonement Reformation Celebration 4:15 P.M. in the gym

November 8 Chapel 8:15 A.M. in the gym

November 29 Chapel 8:15 A.M. in the gym

December 3 Atonement Lutheran Church Service 9:45 A.M. in the gym

December 9 Joyous Sounds rehearsal 9 A.M. in the gym

December 10 Joyous Sounds performance 5 P.M. in the gym

Zack Kelly Harrison Sandino Nicole Curry

Gerald Kennedy Samantha Turley Caleb Curry

Jackson Kennedy Junior Alvarado Jasmine E.R

Week of Oct. 31-Nov. 3 Week of Nov. 6-10 Week of Nov. 13-17

Taylor Lafferty Rainey Smith Aisha Ayestas

Teagan Lempfert Ryleigh Smith Isabella Cordova

Camryn Lempfert Isabella Soto Anjalie Cordova

Dwight Richard Andreas Keller Marissa Couret

Kaitlyn Schroeder Sawyer Armand Gavin Deslatte

Carolyn Sosa Elizabeth Arsenaux Login Deslatte

Valerie Sosa Jennie Nicholson Rachel Fath

Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Week of Dec. 4-8 Week of Dec. 11-15

Sophia Fererro Lorraine Nolan Chaz Exposito

Matt Fererro Sofia Quispe Ty Forges

Karli Gremillion Evan Smith Devin Garcia

Josh Iglesias Lily Sundquist Giselle Garcia

Jack Luketich Claiborne Varnado Allison Harmon

Emma Marvin Andrew Aguilar Ty McReynolds

Gabriel Merida Gabrielle Deslatte Eli McReynolds

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Current list of Bible Studies / Small Groups: Sunday: Church Library (9:15am-10:15am) Currently going through the book of James led by Rick Fenner 9/24 - 10/29 - Martin Luther led by Mark Dauer (using the book Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet by Lyndal Roper) 11/5 - 11/19 - Stewardship led by Pastor Tim and Bob Olmstead Tuesday: Lawrence Home (12 Everglades St. Kenner, LA 70065; (504)469-1476) Social time beginning at 6:30pm, study starting at 7pm this will begin on Tuesday September 19, 2017 Revelation led by Pastor Tim Tuesday: Tolley Home (1412 Ridgelake Dr. Metairie, LA 70001; (504)219-9160) Study starts at 7pm every Tuesday The book of James led by Lynnette Molin (504)797-7997 Tuesday:Technology Room (Upstairs Atonement School building) Starting at 6pm-Led by Donna Muller Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University *There is a cost associated with this class. For more information, please contact Donna Muller (dmuller@alcs.org) or Pastor Tim (pastor@alcs.org) Wednesday: Church Library (11am-12pm) Currently going through the book of Hebrews with Herb Thompson

Thursday: Church Library :Led by Doug Molin (7:15am-7:45am) The book of Philippians every Thursday. He is available at dmolin@alcs.org and (504)390-0422. We are always looking at the possibility of offering more opportunities to grow in God's Word and in our faith. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Pastor Tim (pastor@alcs.org). God's blessings to you now and always! Pastor Tim Schutt

Candy Collection Day for Trunk or Treat!! Please help us make Trunk or Treat a "sweet" success! Students are encouraged to bring in a bag of candy or a small toy donation (stickers, bouncy balls, pencils, etc) tomorrow, October 24th for our Trunk or Treat event this Friday night at 6pm. If you forgot to bring in candy on Tuesday, PLEASE feel free to still bring in candy!!! Students that bring in a donation will be allowed a dress down day (t-shirt, jeans, tennis shoes) on Friday, October 27th. I am also in need of trunks! Donations should be brought to your child's classroom. Questions? Please contact Rose Schutt. (churchoffice@alcs.org) Thank you! In His Service, Rose Schutt Atonement Lutheran Church Secretary and Director of Christian Education Phone and Fax: (504) 887-0225 churchoffice@alcs.org

Trunk or Treat!!

You're Invited to this FREE event!!

Friday, October 27th, 6pm-8pm in the GYM Parking Lot of ALCS

Details for ALL!!! *Please dress up in costume! *Invite your friends, family, neighbors!!! *The Students of ALCS will be selling dinner items-hot dogs, chips, and drinks! *Who is ready for a DUNK TANK!!?? Dunk your Pastor...3 balls, $1.

Strudel Bakers for Oktoberfest Needed!! Several people are needed to bake one or two assorted German Strudels for our

Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, October 28th. If you are able to make this delicious dessert, please contact Nicole Alleman and let her

know how many you will be providing. You can email her at-

nalleman26@gmail.com Or call/text 504.628.7819

Thank you for helping make our celebration a HUGE success!

PRAYERS

• Prayers of comfort for all those affected by the recent hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes

• Gane Fontenelle-prayers of healing and peace during upcoming procedure

• Irwin Senetz -prayers of peace as the Olmstead family mourns his passing

• Marian Collins-prayers of healing as she recovers from a stroke

• Mary Twickler-prayers of healing from broken arm-she will need surgery to repair it.

• Ray Roberts-prayers of recovery from recent back surgery

• Steve Wegener-prayers of healing as he is dealing with a detached retina

• Stacey Schambach-undergoing radiation treatment

• Robert Ritchie- undergoing treatment for inoperable brain tumor

• Pat Smart-prayers of healing after back surgery

• Mark Wester-prayers of healing after recent diagnosis

• Paul Blalock-prayers of healing after his recent cancer diagnosis

• Rose Schutt-prayers of peace and healing during her high risk pregnancy

• Natalie Guedry-underwent knee surgery, Wednesday, September 20, 2017

SCHOOL CALENDAR (Weekend Worship, Saturdays @ 5:00 pm in Assembly Room 2

and Sundays, 8:00 and 10:30 am in the Worship Center/Gym with Sunday School, 9:15

am)

October 26 Brownie/Daisy Girl Scouts, 3:30 pm; Religion/Gr. 4 Rooms

October 27 Dress Down Day for Those Who Brought Trunk or Treat Candy on

October 24; students who donated candy or small gifts, may wear a t-

shirt, jeans, and/or tennis shoes. School uniform pieces are worn for

any pieces of the above not worn. The faculty/administration reserves

the right to render a final judgment on any questionable items.

October 27 Fall Festival during the school day for the students sponsored by

Grade 8

October 27 Trunk or Treat, 6:00-8:00 pm; Gym parking lot (see above)

October 28 Oktober Fest (celebrating 500th Reformation anniversary); Special

Worship, 5:00 pm with the festival beginning at 6:00 pm (see above

for detailed information); Crusader Choir Sings

October 30 Parent-Teacher Conference Day/NO SCHOOL; you have received

your conference times; those who are not allowed conferences due to

2017-18 tuition/fee account issues have been notified

November 1 TENNIS SHOE DAY; wear tennis shoes if you place $1.00 in the

offering plate; proceeds are for the 2nd Quarter Mission Project

November 1 Hallelujah Handbells play for Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym

November 3 Picture Retake Day

November 7 Cub Scouts Meeting, 3:30 pm; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

November 7 ALCS Eat Out Night @ Mooyah

November 8 Crusader Choir Sings for Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym

November 14 Junior Girl Scouts, 7:30 am; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

November 14 Cub Scouts Meeting, 3:30 pm; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

November 17 Grade 8 Thanksgiving Feast, 12:00 pm; Gym

November 19-21 District Teacher Conference, Grace Lutheran

November 20-24 NO SCHOOL DUE TO TEACHER

CONFERENCE/THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

November 27 PTL Meeting, 7:00 pm; Assembly Room 2

November 28 Cub Scouts Meeting, 3:30 pm; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

November 29 Crusader Choir Sings for Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym

December 2 PTL Santa Bingo Breakfast; watch for more information

December 3 Crusader Choir Sings, 10:30 am Worship Service; Worship

Center/Gym

December 6 2nd Grade Chimes plays for Chapel, 8:45 am/Gym

December 9 Crusader Choir practice at the Joyous Sounds practice, 9:00 am

December 10 Joyous Sounds, 6:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym

December 12 Cub Scouts Meeting, 3:30 pm; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

December 13 Preschool Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym;

Heavenly Handbells plays

December 19 Junior Girl Scouts, 7:30 am; Mr. Molin’s Religion Room (2nd Floor)

December 19 K-Gr. 8 Christmas Service, 7:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym

December 20 Special Christmas Chapel, 8:45 am; Worship Center/Gym followed

by Christmas parties; Early Dismissal, 11:30 am; End Quarter 2;

BEGINNING OF NO SCHOOL/CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

December 20 Final midweek dinner 6:00 pm and Advent service at 7:00 pm;

Worship Center/Gym

December 23 NO 5:00 PM SERVICE

December 24 Christmas Eve Worship at 5:00 and 11:00 pm; Worship Center/Gym;

no 8:00 and 10:30 am worship services

December 25 Christmas Day Worship at 9:00 am; Worship Center/Gym

January 4 Classes Resume

January 8 Quarter 2 Report Card Distribution (all tuition/fees accounts must be

current)

Sports

• Jr. Volleyball Practice: Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 5:00 pm

• Sr. Volleyball Practice: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school until 5:00 pm

• Congratulations to the Sr. Volleyball team who won the Lutheran School Athletic League (LSAL) championship this past Monday, October 23 at Faith Lutheran School, Harahan. We are very proud of them.

• Sr. Volleyball Team will leave tomorrow, Thursday, October 26, 3:15 pm dressed out from the lobby. Thanks.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JR. VOLLEYBALL TEAM WILL LEAVE DRESSED OUT FROM THE LOBBY THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 3:00 PM FOR THEIR ROUND 1 MATCH AT 4:00 PM VS CRESCENT CITY. PLEASE NOTE IN THE RULES SECTION THAT THERE IS AN ADMISSION FEE AND NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK. Thanks.

PLEASE NOTE IN THE RULES SECTION THAT THERE IS AN ADMISSION FEE AND NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK at the Sr. Volleyball Tournament this Saturday, October 28. Thanks.

• Congratulations to our Flag Football team who fought hard and played well this fall. Thanks to our coaches and players for all of their hard work.