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Des Moines
Christian School
Our Mission -Equipping students with an excellent biblically-directed, Christ-centered education.
Our Vision -Students will become servant leaders who think critically, discern spiritually, and act biblically.
Our Core Values -
∙ Wise stewardship of
all resources
∙ Serving those inside
and outside the body
of Christ
∙ Striving toward
excellence in all of our
endeavors
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ePulse
Editing and Periodic Writing by Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent Development by Marilyn Wilson and Published by Lisa Fitzgerald
 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1:2-4) |
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Did You Know?
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Mrs. Albertson, Elementary Teacher Librarian, tried out for the quiz show Jeopardy and made it to the second round!
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Opening Quote, Scripture, and Prayer
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This Week's Opening Quote -
"Peoples will be as before, the sheep sent to the slaughterhouse or to the meadows as it pleases the shepherds."
(Henri La Fontaine, Belgian lawyer, 1854-1943)
This Week's Scripture -
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." (Psalm 23:1, English Standard Version)
This Week's Prayer -
"LORD, let me abide in YOU. Allow me to be in Your presence at all times. You ARE my shepherd. You have an abundant life in mind for me. You direct me down Your paths. You will never lead me astray. I can tryst You, LORD. But I am so often a dumb sheep! Redirect me when I sin and make foolish decisions. Thank You for Your provision. Every good gift comes you You in heaven. I shall not want. Amen."
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DMCS in the News
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See Urbandale Patch's coverage of our varsity volleyball team's run through the post-season!
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Elementary News
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Elementary Wrestling Clinic
Grades 2-6 will be held on November 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12.
Grades K-1 will be held on November 13,14, 15, 16,19, and 20.
The clinics are located in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Extra sign-up sheets are available in the Elementary Office.
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes. Yet the impact of OCC goes far beyond smiles and laughter. These simple gifts become gospel opportunities, opening hurting hearts to experience the transforming power of Jesus Christ. God has done a mighty work through this ministry, and we are excited to be able to collect prepared shoebox gifts from students at DMC who are willing to lovingly prepare them. Students/parents who choose to complete a shoebox should bring their filled and ready-to-go boxes to school on Wednesday, November 14th. On the day of chapel, the students will bring their shoeboxes to the front of the Multi-Purpose Room, where they will be prayed over and then delivered to the state collection center located in Urbandale. Questions? Contact Laura Oswald at 681-6157.
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Secondary News
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I am thrilled to report that - on Thursday, November 1, 2012 - Des Moines Christian juniors placed 1st, Ogden High School placed 2nd, and DMC seniors placed third in Knowledge Bowl Competition at Merle Hay Mall! The DMC juniors are Daniel Hawley, Courtney Zonnefeld, Albert Gustafson, and Ian Troll. The seniors are Cody Carlson, Merci McDaniels, Micah Veldkamp, Travis Manderfield, and Josh Rowley. Way to go, academicians!
Hy-Vee Scholarship - see Hy Vee's website for more information (or the poster outside the Guidance Office). The deadline for this seniors-only scholarship is February 10, 2013.
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Athletic News
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Junior diver Emily Moore qualified for the State Swimming and Diving Championships on October 25th by taking 1at place in the Regional Competition! Emily dives for Johnson High School. Congratulations, Emily!
What a varsity volleyball season in 2012! Praise God for the accomplishments of our student-athletes and coaches -- Paige Thiner, Erin Heisterkamp, and Stephanie Veurink! All of these fine young women represented Jesus Christ in exemplary fashion. And we came within one game of qualifying for the state volleyball tournament! I (Dr. Bob) was SO PROUD of the coaches and girls when Des Moines Christian squared-off against Treynor on Wednesday, October 31 at Nodaway Valley High School in Greenfield. Our girls fought valiantly from the very first to the final point of the four-game match! There was ALWAYS great effort, even if the point seemed un-win-able! After trailing 2 games to 0, the Lions scratched and clawed to win Game 3! We were close in Game 4 until Treynor pulled away from us. I give all the credit to the Treynor girls; they were an athletic, scrappy bunch, but I shudder to think what Game 5 would have been like, if we had captured the fourth game! As it was, I was having heart palpitations during the entire match! I praise God for the OUTSTANDING witness of our volleyball program during the season. Please offer your congratulations to the players and the coaches!
The State Cheerleading Competition is scheduled for tomorrow Saturday, November 3rd at the Iowa State Fairgrounds' Jacobson Exhibition Hall and Varied Industries Building. DMC is set to perform at 12:28 p.m. in the Jacobson Exhibition Hall. Please know the performance time can run at least 30-minutes ahead or behind, if you are planning to attend. Admission is $8/person. Please come cheer on the perennial powerhouse DMC competition cheerleaders!
Lions basketball is just around the corner! Boys' and girls' junior high basketball practice will begin on Monday, October 29. High school girls' basketball practice begins on Monday, November 5, and the boys begin on Monday, November 12. Practice times will be communicated soon!
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Development News
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Are you creative? Do you have artistic skills that need an outlet? This could be a match made in heaven. The 2013 Auction Committee would like to put your skills to work. Check us out at our next meeting on Tuesday, November 6 at 2:00-3:15 p.m. in the Elementary Teacher workroom. Would you like to help with the auction, but you are not artistic? We could use your services, too! Contact Peggy Lettow, Events Coordinator, at 252-2496 for more information on either of these opportunities.
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Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) News
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The PTF Chapel Wear Thrift Store is a very popular service for families at DMC! Did you know that all of the profit which PTF receives form this event is donated to bless Joshua Christian Academy? PTF does not have enough product to have a sale right now, so, if YOU have any chapel wear to donate, please do so in the next week! If we receive enough donations, we will sell items during conferences. You can drop your items in the bin provided in the MPR, or take them to the Secondary Office. THANK YOU!
We just sent over 19,000 Box Tops! We should be receiving a check form General Mills after December 15th for approximately $3,320 (+ or - any expired Box Tops that we didn't catch). This includes the amount earned from parents playing games and answering surveys online for bonus eBox Tops (approximately $55 since August)! We currently have 343 online supporters and hope that increases as parents can support DMCS and earn more money by shopping online through eMarketplace during the upcoming Christmas season. Thank you everyone for supporting the Box Tops program. The BTFE website will be updated within a couple weeks, but this is a very good start towards reaching our goal of $8,500!
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Notes from Chapel & Cross Trainers
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On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at CrossTrainers, Dr. Gary Rosbert, President of America's Family Coaches, shared poignant impressions of his wife Barb's and his recent "Helping the Hero" experiences in Houston, Texas. If you would like to read about the Rosberg's ministry to wounded warriors "Helping the Hero!" please click here.
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Upcoming Chapel Services
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Elementary Chapel on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 -
Multi-Purpose Room - 8:45-9:10 a.m.
Superintendent Dr. Bob Stouffer will present a Veterans' Day Chapel
Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 -
Gymnasium - 11:14 a.m. -12:01 p.m.
Worship and Junior High Science Instructor Jason Parmerlee will share his testimony.
You are welcome to attend chapel any time! |
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Does my one vote matter? Do my values matter? ABSOLUTELY! Every person, regardless of his or her beliefs, is voting his or her values. Public policy has a great impact on your family and your Christian school! How very important it is for Christians to approach the selection of our local and national leaders with a biblical worldview. Elementary and Early Education families will receive a non-partisan voter guide in School-Home-School folders. Additional copies can be found in all school offices. Other sources of information include the following:
Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition
Multi-issue voter guides for both national and statewide races
National Right to Life Committee
Life issues voting records of candidates for Congress, U.S. Senate, and President
The Family Leader
Information regarding judicial retention on the ballot
Iowa Right to Life Committee
Request information regarding state candidates' positions on life issues.
(515) 244-1012 or e-mail
Iowa Association of Christian Schools
IACS does not have specific candidate information; however, you can read about legislative issues that affect Christian Schools and ask your candidates about their position.
Become an educated voter. VOTE! And PRAY! that our votes would glorify God more than they would serve us.
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The next ePulse will be published on Friday, November 9, 2012.
Closing Quote: "My mother's menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it." (Buddy Hackett, American comedian, 1924 - 2003)
Sincerely,
 Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
Des Moines Christian School
13007 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone: (515) 252-2480 Fax: (515) 251-6911
 
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