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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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Junior High Math Teacher, Mrs. Veenstra, once cuddled with cheetahs in South Africa.
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Opening Joke, Quote, Scripture, and Prayer
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Opening Line of a Joke:
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary?
This Week's Opening Quote:
"Imagination is a God-given gift; but if it is fed dirt by the eye, it will be dirty. All sin, not least sexual sin, begins with the imagination. Therefore what feeds the imagination is of maximum importance in the pursuit of kingdom righteousness." (D.A. Carson, 1946-, Canadian-born, Reformed evangelical theologian and professor of the New Testament)
This Week's Scripture:
But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. . . . (Ephesians 5:3-4, English Standard Version)
This Week's Opening Prayer:
"Lord, I am a filthy rag in Your sight. My sin overwhelms me. I am undone by my temptations, including those which result from our sex-saturated culture. Help me to be sexually pure. Help me to remain 'proper' in the arena of physical intimacy. Let no filthiness, foolish talk, or crude joking come out of my mind or mouth. Help me to replace those impure thoughts and words with thanksgiving and whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. God, I praise You for not looking at me as a filthy rag, but as one of Your beloved children. Lord, our junior high and high school students were challenged this week to be beyond reproach in the arena of human sexuality. Would You, through the power of Your Holy Spirit, allow them to resist the sexual temptations in their lives. Amen."
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School-Wide Announcements
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The SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE is here!! We have several camps to offer this year - from students in Kindergarten through Adult! Click here for details. Please contact Jahna Duda if you have questions regarding camps or registration.
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Elementary News
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Coffee with Karla
Tuesday, April 30
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Multi-Purpose Room
Join our Elementary Principal for coffee (provided), updates about school happenings, a question and answer time, and fellowship with other DMCS parents!
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Scholarship Information
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Northwest Des Moines Rotary Club: $1,000 Scholarship to a Des Moines Christian student. Criteria include (1) evidence of financial need, (2) academic potential to succeed, (3) participation in community and school activities, and (4) work experience. Applications may be obtained from Secondary Guidance Counselor Cindy Kostek.
Thomas Goodrich Memorial Wildlife Scholarship: This scholarship is intended for students who are interested in working toward careers in the outdoors, conservation, and wildlife. Applications may be obtained from Mrs. Kostek
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Bankers Trust Youth Board is looking for students interested in serving on their Board. Any current sophomore or junior interested in this opportunity, see Mrs. Kostek.
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Secondary News
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The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) started as a class project of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2001. YLI is designed to introduce, develop, and nurture leadership skills among youth in the Greater Des Moines area. Candidates must be entering their sophomore or junior year in high school, have an interest in developing their leadership skills, and desire to learn more about the Greater Des Moines Community. Click here for more information.
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th Knowledge Bowl teams for advancing to the finals held Thursday, April 11 at Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines. The team members are seventh graders Eric Brown, Alex Cappel, Greta Larson, Linette Leng, J.D. Lowe, Kyle McGuire, Hunter Morrow, Nolan Shay, Jack Strait, and Jacob Van Kooten; and eight graders Katie Armstrong, Matt Brightman, Jacob Conn, Nathan Oakes, and Leah Wilson.
Hope Ministries will be hosting a Wake Up Call event on Friday evening, April 26th. This event is for 5th-12th grade students and will feature Lizzie Velasquez who overcame insecurities due to a rare medical condition. More information may be found on Hope Ministries website.
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Development Office News
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A very warm thank you to all who participated in the 26th Annual Benefit and Auction on April 5th, raising over $131,000 to-date for the scholarship fund and general fund! Praise the Lord for His continuing provision to Des Moines Christian School! The Auction Committee worked tirelessly to organize a great auction; students performed brilliantly and served beautifully; Fifth Grader Sarah Veurink gave a touchingly courageous message; administrators and teachers filled their roles beautifully; many volunteers helped in all areas; Dr. Bob gave a moving testimony about lavish "prodigal" love; and Lutheran Church of Hope again extended wonderful hospitality in a superb venue. Special thanks to Development Events Coordinator Peggy Lettow, who pulled all the details together in a fun-filled, inspiring evening - and to Marketing Manager Lisa Fitzgerald for much collateral support! In Christ's name, Samona Yentes, Director of Development
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Fine Arts News
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Seussical the Musical will be performed tonight at 7:00 and tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. You can buy tickets ahead of time by going to the Secondary Office or at the door of any of performance. Ticket prices and the location of the performance are on our website.
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PTF News
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It's finally time for the Big Blue Bash! Food, games, and blowups that will make you smile. A dunk tank will be in the gym just in case you want to see your favorite DMC staff member get wet! Plan to attend on Saturday, April 20.
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Athletics News
| The athletic department is in need of 2-3 stationary bikes for the mezzanine weight area of the Gymnasium and for athletes to use in training. Do you have or know of someone who has an "old New Year's resolution" sitting in the basement in good condition that is not being used and needs a home? If so, please contact Athletic Director Greg Van Soelen at 252-2490.
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Out of the Mouth of Babes
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A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined! See what you think:
"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" (Emily, 8)
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas, if you stop opening presents and listen." (Bobby, 7)
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For Our Grandparents
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Story #1: I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these colors yourself!"
Story #2: When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside - to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."
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Notes from Chapel and Cross Trainers
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Mark Vance of Salt Company, a ministry of Cornerstone Church at Iowa State University in Ames, served as the Worldview Week speaker at Des Moines Christian on Thursday-Friday, April 11-12, 2013. If you would like to read my summary of Mark's first message, "Sex, Relationships, and Idols: Clarity Comes from the Word of God," please click here.
Iowa State University's Salt Company Man Mark Vance delivered his second Worldview Week message during the afternoon of Thursday, April 11, 2013. If you would like to read my summary of Mark's message, "Sex: God, Gross, or Gift?" please click here.
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Upcoming Chapel Services
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Elementary Chapel on Monday, April 17, 2013 -
Multi-Purpose Room - 8:45-9:10 a.m. - "I Am Special" reader's theatre featuring Dr. Bob, Elementary Counselor Emily Rethmeier, DMC parents, and DMC students!
Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -
Gymnasium - 11:14 a.m. until 12:01 p.m. - Student-led Chapel
You are welcome to attend chapel at any time!
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Upcoming Community Events & News
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Healthy Kids Day
will be held at the John R. Grubb YMCS on April 27, 2013. A wonderful partnership of agencies will provide many activities, sign-ups for summer programs, and food and drink for all ages! You can find more information here.
Youth for Christ Comedy Café
Featuring Comedian David Dean
Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00)
Des Moines Christian School Gymnasium
Inaugural Robert C. Dopf Celebrate Life Banquet
Featuring Special Guest Carol Everett
An Iowa Right to Life Event
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Airport Holiday Inn, 6112 Fleur Drive, DM
$50 per person or $75 per couple
Reservations due on April 5th at (877) 595-9406 or email. Recruit My Student-Athlete: If you are a parent of a high school student-athlete who is interested in participating in any collegiate-level sport or activity in which scholarships are awarded, you'll want to click here. Drake Football Youth Day on April 19th. Area elementary students are invited to join the Drake football team members and cheerleaders for football related fun and games. More information. "He Is Able!" Joshua Christian Academy Fundraising Benefit Featuring the JCA Students and Dr. Wanda Everage, Keynote Speaker Friday, April 19, 2013 6:00 p.m. Corinthian Baptist Church. 814 School Street. Des Moines "Kingdom Business" By The Rev. Toussaint Cheatom 8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 Food-Faith-Fellowship Caleb's Cause City-Wide Men's Ministry Inter-generational, Inter-denominational, and Inter-racial
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The next ePulse will be published on Friday, April 19, 2013.
Closing Quote:
"When I told the doctor about my loss of memory, he made me pay in advance." (Author Unknown)
Closing Punchline:
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary?
A Thesaurus.
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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