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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
"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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Randy Stromley, Vice-President of the Des Moines Christian School Board, was in Dr. Bob's first ninth grade English class at Monroe Junior High School in Mason City, Iowa!
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DMC Families,
WE MISS YOU ALREADY, and you've only
been on summer vacation for three days!
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Opening Quote, Scripture, and Prayer
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Opening Quote:
"We all claimed God as our God, but we had been serving lesser things." (Kelly Minter, 1966-, contemporary author, musician, and Bible teacher, in No Other Gods: Confronting Our Modern Day Idols)
Opening Scripture:
Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see. They have ears, but do not hear; noses, but do not smell.They have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk; and they do not make a sound in their throat.Those who make them become like them; so do all who trust in them.
(Psalm 115:3-8, English Standard Version)
Opening Prayer:
"Lord, Your Word and commandment tells me to have no other god before You, yet I so often look to other people and things as having more power than You. Those idols are wood and clay and metal, and they have no redeeming value in the Kingdom of heaven. Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit, help me to turn exclusively to you as my Lord and God. Keep me from idols. This summer, please work in my heart and mind to bring me into a MUCH closer relationship with you, and help me to progress in becoming more like Your Son, Jesus Christ. So help me, Father. Amen."
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Secondary News
| On Monday, June 10th from 7:00-8:00 p.m., DMCS will host a parent social media presentation entitled, "How to Keep Your Child Safe Online." This one-hour interactive presentation will be held in the Secondary Library and is open to ALL parents of students in Grades EE-12. Please come and learn how to guide your child's online activity, hear from other parents on how they monitor their child's online behavior, and walk away with tools and resources to engage your child in conversation about this topic. DMC understands that your children are your most precious investment. You will walk away encouraged and empowered to coach your children through their adolescent online years. You do not need to RSVP in advance; but, if you do please reply to Secondary Principal Austin Temperley.
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Development Office News
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The 13th Annual DMCS Golf Tournament, presented by AMZ Financial, Anonymous, Benefit Source, Inc, Johnsrud Transport and Vision Point Advisory Group is set for Friday, August 30, 2013. The early bird rate has been extended to June 24! Don't wait - register today.
Please note the details:
- Friday, August 30, 2013
- Beaver Creek Golf Course (1120 NW Towner Dri, Grimes)
- Four person best shot with contests on the course! PLUS a Hole-in-One Challenge ($5,000 for DMCS and $5,000 for the winner)
- 7:30 am registration / complimentary breakfast
- (Bruegger's bagels, DMCS mom Kathy Gourd's famous homemade cinnamon rolls, and Friedrich's coffee)
- 8:30 am shotgun start
- Early Bird Entry Fee: $100 through June 24th
- After June 24, the fee is $125 per golfer.
- Lunch will be provided after play.
- Awards and prizes will follow lunch.
- Questions? Contact Peggy Lettow at 252-2496
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PTF News
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DMCS collection programs are going strong!! We sent 19,000+ Box Tops this past weekend to General Mills, along with over 1,000 Campbell's labels and Land O'Lakes milk caps for their final submissions this year. We want to thank all of you who helped collect Box Tops, Campbell's labels, Tyson labels, and Land O'Lakes milk caps this past year. We had enough Campbell's labels to purchase the remaining jump batons needed, so every student in a physical education class can use one. We are still looking for a Campbell's/Tyson's coordinator. We are separating the Box Tops and Campbell's programs, as both have really grown this year. If you are interested in the Campbell's position, please visit the PTF page on the DMCS website.
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Notes from Cross Trainers
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I, Dr. Bob, began a new Bible study with the men of CrossTrainers on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. If you would like to consider my outline for Esther, Chapters 1 and 2, "Live a Great Life Story!" please click here.
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Upcoming Community News
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Corn States Metal has four openings for pre-apprentices for the summer. The right applicant will be 18 years old and able to pass a drug test. This is a construction job fabricating and installing HVAC equipment. Pay is $10/hr. If interested, contact Mitch Golay at (515) 225-7961 or apply in person at 1323 Maple St, West Des Moines (Valley Junction area).
Mothers Against Violence
- Tuesday, June 11, 2013
- 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Forest Ave Community Center, 2008 Forest Ave, DM
- Parking is located behind the center and at the Polk County Building to the east of the center.
- Mothers Against Violence members have created a panel of civic leaders, Pastors, and mothers who will receive questions from the public and create a plan to "TAKE BACK OUR CHILDREN" and to take back our streets to cease the killings of Des Moines area youth.
- Limited seated to the first 130 persons doors will open at 5:30 pm
- Mothers Against Violence has received has received RSVPs from the Des Moines Mayor's Office, and the Des Moines Police Chief's Office.
- For more information, contact Minister Reike T. Plecas at (515) 720-3939
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Closing Quote:
"Socialism only works in two places: heaven, where they don't need it, and hell, where they already have it."
(Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, 40th President of the United States of America)
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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