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The Early Childhood Encourager
Northwest District LCMS - Education Services
May the "God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit". Romans 15:13 NIV
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A JOURNEY WITH JESUS-
THE REAL MEANING OF EASTER
Martha Weniger, Children's Ministry Consultant
Karen Wrye, Early Childhood Consultant
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The beginning of a new school year brings once again anticipation, excitement, and joy of all that is to come with the children and their families who will walk through your school and church doors. For some it will be the first time they hear about Jesus and for others it will be a strengthening of the faith that has begun. What each of you do so well throughout the year is to take the children "on a journey with Jesus".
Children and their families from Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool, Battle Ground, WA, took a "Journey with Jesus" during Holy Week. The children and their families went from station to station indoors and out of doors to learn what happened to Jesus during the week we now call Holy Week. Teachers and pastors were at each learning station. At the first station juice and matzos were served to represent the food Jesus ate with His disciples. Next was the washing of the feet. In the "garden" they prayed for help to do God's will. The next stations focused on the crown of thorns, cross, rolling away of the stone and finally the resurrection. The children carried personalized baggies with mementos from each station.
To quote Dr. Gerry Dunne, the director, "We were pleased to learn that the children retold the story of Holy Week with their families using the items in their bags as a reminder of each event. One little girl even went to the neighbor's house to tell them the entire story."
Children retell the story so well and in so many different ways to so many differend people. As the Bible tells us, "a little child will lead them." (Isaiah 11:6)
Many blessings this year in your "journey with Jesus" all year long.
Martha and Karen
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Sustainable Lutheran Early Childhood Centers
Impacting Children and Families
Project Overview-
The Northwest District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Martha Weniger- Children's Ministry Consultant- Education Services
Karen Wrye- Early Childhood Consultant- Education Services
Robin Fossum- Family Ministry Consultant- Education Services
- Transform "good" Lutheran early childhood centers into "great" Lutheran early childhood centers.
- Children who attend Lutheran early childhood centers carry the love of Jesus into the world having been provided optimal experiences in their total development (spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical).
- Financial Sustainability: Early childhood leaders will develop financially sustainable business, development, marketing, fundraising, admissions and retention strategies.
- Staff Development: Early childhood leaders will provide effective professional development for leaders and staff.
- Accreditation: The Northwest District will provide assistance for all early childhood centers to become fully engaged in obtaining accreditation through National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA).
- One-On-One Coaching: Early childhood leaders will become actively engaged with District Education Consultants in a one-on-one coaching process.
A signed Covenant stating that the Pastor, Director, and Board Chair will actively participate in the Pilot Project will be necessary. More details will be forthcoming. The Pilot Project will begin in January, 2011. |
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES
REGIONAL GATHERINGS-
September 1, 2010 Portland/Vancouver region- was held at Living Savior Lutheran, Tualatin, OR.
on "Sensory Processing Disorders".
October 2, 2010 Southern Idaho region- being held at Friendship Celebration Lutheran,
Meridian, ID.
Topic: "Marketing your school and establishing a commuity presence"
January 23, 2011 South Puget Sound region
February 12, 2011 North Puget Sound region
March 12, 2011 Yakima region
April 16, 2011 Spokane region
May 14, 2011 Alaska region
LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS-
"Continuing Conversations With Angela"- conference calls with Angela Westphal, Admissions Counselor. Dates to be announced.
SUSTAINABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD PILOT PROJECT- beginning in January, 2011
CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES
WEBINARS-
September 14, 2010 "Preparing for a Disaster"
Am I prepared?
Are you prepared?
Are we prepared? Our speaker is Linda Trier, a member of the Disaster Response Team for the Northwest District from 4:00-5:00 p.m., by telephone or direct Internet connection link.
ENCOURAGER- A twice monthly newsletter through Constant Contact email
CONFERENCES- Northwest District Teacher's Conference- Nov. 3-5, 2010
Seaside Convention Center, Seaside, Oregon
Wednesday, Nov. 3, an all day Early Childhood Leadership Seminar
Speakers will be Lenetta Colbert and Mary Widenhofer
Early Childhood Director's Conference- Apr. 29-30, 2011
Clarion Hotel, Portland, Oregon
SCHOOL VISITS
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2010-2011 Early Childhood Calender
September 1, 2010 Portland/Vancouver region Gathering
September 14, 2010 "Preparing for a Disaster" -Linda Trier, Speaker-Webinar
4:00-5:00 p.m. October 2, 2010 Southern Idaho region Gathering-
Friendship Celebration Lutheran, Meridian, ID.
Topic: "Marketing your school and establishing a commuity presence"
October 19, 2010 "Continuing Conversations With Angela", by conference call
4:00-5:00 p.m.
November 3, 2010 Early Childhood Leadership Seminar-
Convention Center, Seaside, OR
All Day Event-Speakers: Lenetta Colbert and Mary Widenhofer
November 3-5, 2010 Northwest District Teacher's Conference-
Convention Center, Seaside, OR
Registration begins at 4:00 p.m.
January, 2011 Sustainable Early Childhood Pilot Project Begins
January 18, 2011 "Contining Conversations With Angela", by conference call
4:00-5:00 p.m. January 23, 2011 South Puget Sound region Gathering
February 12, 2011 North Puget Sound region Gathering
March 12, 2011 Yakima region Gathering
April 16, 2011 Spokane region Gathering
April 19, 2011 "Continuing Conversations With Angela", by conference call
4:00-5:00 p.m.
April 29-30, 2011 Early Childhood Director's Conference-
Clarion Hotel, Portland, OR
May 14, 2011 Alaska region Gathering
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Contact us
Mailing Address and Phone
1700 NE Knott St. Portland, OR 97212 888-693-5267 (toll-free) 503-288-8383 (local) Northwest District Website: www.nowlcms.org Northwest District Education Services Staff: Dick Weniger Director of Education Services dickw@nowlcms.org Bob Fowls Associate Director of Education Services bobf@nowlcms.org Laurie Bredehoft Administrative Assistant laurieb@nowlcms.org Martha Weniger Children's Ministry Consultant marthaw@nowlcms.org Karen Wrye Early Childhood Consultant rkwrye@teleport.com
Robin Fossum
Family Ministry
Consultant
rgfossum@hotmail.com
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