September 8, 2015
Volume 5, Issue 2
                             
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Dear Families & Friends of Messiah Lutheran School,

6th grade displays harvest from school garden

ABOUT THIS EMAIL:  The weekly BWEmail will be sent on MONDAYS beginning next week.  Please plan to read this email completely each week.  The majority of our information will be shared through email and our website, and we want to do our best to keep all families in the know. 

I pray that your Labor Day weekend was full of valuable time with family.  Thank you for the work you do in raising your children, and thank you for permitting us to be a part of that holy work. 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.  It is the Lord Christ you are serving.      
  --Colossians 3:23-24

Your servant in Christ,
Helen Casselberry  
 
Contact me at 440.331.6553440.331.6553 or
HCasselberry@MessiahFP.org  

Link of the Week
Click here to link your Giant Eagle Card to Messiah!
By linking your Giant Eagle Card to  Messiah School, you help our school earn points to purchase school equipment, and you don't lose any of your fuel perks or other benefits.  In recent years, Giant Eagle points have helped us purchase microscopes, printers, nap mats, and more.
Messiah's Annual Picnic
The Annual Picnic begins at 12 noon on Sunday, September 13.

Messiah's Annual Picnic and Food Drive celebrates the beginning of the new year.  This is an event you won't want to miss!  Invite your friends, family, and neighbors.  All are welcome!

Church programs return to the Fall schedule:
  • Saturday: 5:30pm worship in the Commons
  • Sunday:
    • 8:30 and 11:00am worship
    • Education Hour returns at 9:50 am with Sunday School for Children, Youth, and Adults
    • Coffee and Fellowship after the 8:30 service prior to the 11am service.
The Annual Picnic begins at 12 noon on Sunday, September 13 on the Middle School lawn.  Come for food, fun, and fabulous entertainment!  We'll have inflatables, games, treats, and Weber's ice cream! Fellowship, food, and lots of fun for all.

A main dish and beverage will be provided; please prepare a pot-luck- style dessert, appetizer, or side. 

Sign up using the handy button below  to be a helper at this awesome event. 
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Membership and Bible Study Through Messiah Church
New Member Classes beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
This 6-week course is for prospective members, for people who simply want to learn what Lutherans are all about, or those who'd like to take a fresh look at the essential nuts and bolts of the Christian faith. Interested, or know someone else who might be? Please call or email the church office (440) 331-2405 or church@messiahfp.org.
This is a two-year, once weekly walk through the Bible is offered on Wednesday evenings.  Can't commit to two years?  Consider joining for one or more of the 10 week sessions.  More info on the church website. 
Spirit Wear
Interested in ordering Messiah Spirit Wear?  Download the order form here.  Submit your orders to the office or Miss Hinsch by the 15th and 30th of the month.  Please see Miss Hinsch (grade 3) for sizing samples.  Go Blazers!
 
FACTS Billing for Lunch and Before/After Care
This year, in order to be good stewards of our resources, and to help our families prevent falling behind on lunch and before/after care fees, we are requiring a deposit account for lunch and before/after care.  Students will still sign for lunches and beverages, and those fees will be debited from your account.  You will still receive notice of those debits.  Add funds to your child's lunch account by logging in to FACTS, scrolling below "Payment Plan & Billing" to "Deposits."  Select "Add Funds" by clicking on the green button, circled in the screen snip below.
 

 Upcoming Events 
Dance for 7th and 8th Grade Students
Saturday, September 26, 7:00 -10:00 p.m.
Messiah Lutheran School
 
Cruise back to school at Messiah's dance!  All Lutheran School 7th and 8th graders are welcome at the first dance of the school year.  $5 admission at the door; casual cruise attire (no short shorts, camis, bare midriffs, or swimwear). 
Athletics
Volleyball
The volleyball season will be starting September.  Is your 5th-8th grade student (boy or girl) interested in playing volleyball?  Please email athletic director Brian Polenz at bpolenz@messiahfp.org.   The 5th-6th grade team will practice once or twice a week, beginning in early September, and play games on 4 weekends in late September and early October.  Interested?  Need more info? Read this flyer for 7th and 8th grade girls, or email bpolenz@messiahfp.org.