with permission from

Debbie Schwisow and Tammi White

Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool

Kennewick, WA 

1)  Toothpick- to remind you to pick the good qualities in others.  Matt. 7:1

2)  Rubber Band- to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want but it will work out.  Romans 8:28

3)  Band Aid- to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's.  Col. 3:12-14

4)  Pencil- to remind you to list your blessings every day.  Eph. 1:3

5)  Eraser- to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and it's ok. Gen. 50: 15-21

6)  Chewing Gum- to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.  Phil. 4:13

7)  Mint- to remind you that you are worth a mint! John 3:16-17

8)  Candy Kiss- to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug every day. 1 John 4:7

9)  Tea Bag- to remind you to relax daily and go over that list of blessings.  1 Thess. 5:18  

"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV

As we continue making arrangements for the All Workers Conference this fall we want to keep you updated so that you will be able to take advantage of any travel savings as you make your plans to attend. 

• Tuesday, 10/18, 10 am - Registration begins for Pastors, DCE's, Deacon's and Deaconesses
• Tuesday, 10/18, 1 pm - Sessions begin with keynote speaker, Jack Preus
• Wednesday, 10/19
  • Sessions continue with Jack Preus
  • Special all day workshop for Early Childhood Directors.  Titled "Your Early Childhood Center- Moving from "Good" to "Great"",  presented by Drew Gerdes and Julie Klopke.  This workshop has normally been from 9:00-3:00.
  • Afternoon - Registration begins for all staff of schools and early childhood centers
  • Evening - Worship service followed by a social hour
• Thursday, 10/20
  • Morning - Session for all workers together
  • Afternoon - workshops geared primarily for our schools and early childhood centers- This year's schedule will only allow for three workshops all on Thursday.
• Friday, 10/21
  • Keynote Speaker - Education, Debbie Silver
  • Conference ends at 11:30 am