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Memorial Lutheran School
Building a Strong Foundation
News and Updates
December 19, 2012 |
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Headmaster's Greeting |
Born for a Reason
Skepticism is an important intellectual skill. I admire people who know how to ask probing questions that reveal misunderstandings, biases, and assumptions. Well-timed questions can change the entire course of a discussion. Well-framed questions can challenge the presuppositions of an entire group. Well-articulated questions can expose even the most subtle propaganda.
Skeptical inquiry, however, is not an end in itself; its goal must be to uncover truth. But has the contemporary culture lost sight of this goal? Dr. G.E. Veith laments that for many in our day "the concept of a final answer, the very principle of accepting any truth as absolute and final, shuts off the free inquiry of the mind, putting an end to the questioning and the searching which they see as the sum of the intellectual life."[1]
The birth of Jesus, which we celebrate this month, reminds us to reorient our goals toward the pursuit of truth. Jesus said, "For this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth" (John 18:37). We might inquire and even disagree as to the nature of that truth, but His incarnation does not allow us to reject the principle of an eternal, unchanging truth.
As you celebrate the Christmas season this year, think beyond the presents and decorations to the implications of Christ's birth. By testifying to the reality of truth, Jesus sets us free from a life of endless and pointless inquiry. And He reveals that the ground of all truth is found in Him, who is "the way, the truth, and life" (John 14:6). Oh, come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.
Merry Christmas,
Pastor William Heine
[1] G.E. Veith, Loving God with Your Mind, p. 68.
Memorial Lutheran Church and School
5800 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057-5617
School phone: 713-782-4022 ext. 317
bheine@mlchouston.org
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Christmas at Memorial Lutheran | |
 We wish all of you a Merry Christmas as we go into our break here at Memorial Lutheran School. Today, December 19, is officially the last day of our 1st semester of school. All schedules resume on January 2, 2013, after the Christmas break.
Infants and Early Start are in session Thursday and Friday this week, December 20 and 21.
Join us for Christmas Worship Services here at Memorial Lutheran Church. Services on Christmas Eve are at 5 p.m. - Children's service, 7 p.m. - Lessons and Carols and 10 p.m. - Divine Service. Christmas Day service is at 10 a.m. for Divine Service. New Year's Eve Service is at 7 p.m. |
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Karate Tournament Winners | |
 Congratulations to the winners of last week's Karate tournament. Coach Philip Plumber works with the students after school on Fridays. 1st Place - Chris Filby - 7th grade, 2nd Place - Zane Stoneburner - 3rd grade, 3rd Place - Reese McDermott - 5th grade, and 4th Place - Thomas Obersat - 2nd grade.
Way to go!
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Library Thank Yous | |
 Deaconess Obersat would like to thank 6th grader Natalie Ledesma and 1st grader Arianna Torres for donating books to the school library! Donations of great books are much appreciated!
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Thank you for Chapel Donations | |
 We would like to thank all of our children and families who have been contributing to Chapel offerings each week. These donations have been going toward our Church building renovations and Baptismal font. Thanks to your generosity, our MLS donations total $3,487.04. We now have a total of 348 brick that have gone into the renovation.
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Reminders Regarding Security | |
 In our efforts to keep our campus safe and secure we ask for your assistance in several areas..
- We ask that you be mindful of your surroundings as you come and go each day.
- If you see anyone that you think might not belong on our campus, please alert a teacher or the front office - it is better to be safe.
- Once the gym door is locked in the mornings, please do not hold the door open for anyone to let them in. All students and parents arriving after 8 a.m. are to enter through the main school building to check in.
- If you are a baby wing parent, please do not hold the door for anyone. All parents have a key fob that will unlock that door.
- If you exit out of the north side door behind the gym any time during the school day, please do not hold the door for anyone - it is to remain locked during the day.
- We would like to remind everyone to please not leave any bags or purses in your car in plain sight. Thieves look for moms getting out of their car with no purse, which is a signal that the purse is probably in the car. This is when the "smash and grabs" happen. This is the time of year when these incidents happen, because people are Christmas shopping, and thieves are looking for items to steal.
We thank you for being vigilant in helping us keep our campus as safe as possible.
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Prayers this Week | |
 This week's prayers:
We pray for safe travels for all who will be visting family and friends this Holiday Season. |
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Students of the Week | |
 Congratulations to last week's Students of the Week:
Pre-K - Grace Sadler, Kindergarten - Meadow Burk, Giovanni Gonzalez, Tumi Kalejaiye, Sophia St-Onge, Evan Schovajsa and Archana Shrestha, and Katherine Wilson; 2nd grade - Travis Anderson, Dorian Bryant, Vivian Kunz, Thomas Obersat, Michael Ogofa, Joseph Ogunro, Arpana Shrestha, Lonnie Turner; 3rd grade - Peter Dragomirov; 4th grade - Maryann Lamberson, Magdalena Obersat, Daniel Ogofa, Noah Reed, and Amanda Von Ruff; 5th grade - Aislinn Bohot; 6th grade - Matthew Girma, Michael Halverson, Natalie Ledesma and Jude Olabi; 8h grade - Joyce Mambo and Ateshi Singh. |
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Auction Donations and Underwriting for MLS Auction April 20 | |
 Even though it is only December, April will be here before you know it! If you have never attended one of our big school auctions, you will not want to miss this one! It is set for April 20 at the Westin Galleria Hotel's Plaza Ballroom. The theme is Groovy Nights, and is going to be a lot of fun! Live and silent auction items as well as sponsorships are needed. Look for more information soon. If you have questions, please contact LouAnn Webber in the office. |
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Calendar - Events | |
Looking Ahead - Calendar:
- Thursday and Friday, December 20 and 21 - Regular schedule for Infants and Early Start; Childcare is available for Pre-school - 8th grade
- Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Services at 5, 7 and 10 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Worship at 10 a.m.
- Monday, December 31 - New Year's Eve Service at 7 p.m.
- December 24 - January 1 - All classes are closed for Christmas Holidays. There is no Childcare .
- Wednesday, January 2 - Classes resume a regular schedule
- Tuesday, January 8 - Varsity basketball to Salem, 5 p.m. game
- Saturday, April 20 - MLS Auction and Dinner, "Groovy Nights", Westin Galleria Plaza Ballroom. Reserve that date on your calendars!
You are welcome to call the school office at any time with questions - 713.782-4022. |
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| LouAnn Webber
Director of Admissions
Memorial Lutheran School
713-782-4022 school office |
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