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SUNDAY SCHOOL STORIES FOR FEBRUARY

The Sunday School lessons that will be taught in February are:

  • February 4th -- Feeding of the Five Thousand
  • February 11th -- The Transfiguration
  • February 18th -- The Good Samaritan
  • February 25th -- The Unforgiving Servant


LENTEN MID-WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE

Ash Wednesday is February 14. Meals begin at 6:15 PM on Wednesdays. The service begins at 7:00 PM. New Life will be privileged to have area WELS pastors conduct our services during the Lenten season.

  • February 14, Pastor Bauer, "Misconceptions" (Luke 23:1-12
  • February 21, Pastor Sheperd, "Truth" (John 18:33-40)
  • February 28, Pastor Raddatz, "Sympathy" (Luke 23:26-34)
  • March 6, Pastor Schubert, "Accusations" (Job 40:1,2; 42:1-6)
  • March 13, Pastor Carlovsky, "Restraint" (Luke 22:47-53)
  • March 20, Pastor Schultz, "Testimony" (Matthew 26:57-75)


ADULT BIBLE CLASS

Making use of a "word for word" video, the Bible class has begun a study of John's Gospel. Adult Bible class meets in the New Life Café from 10:45-11:45 AM on Sundays during the school year.


MEN'S BIBLE CLASS

Men's Bible Class has been working their way through a study on the life of Martin Luther. The class just started "A Man Named Martin," Part 3: The Movement. Men's Bible class begins at 11:30 AM on Fridays with lunch. The class ends by 1:00 PM.

The class starts with lunch and is usually over by 1:00 PM.


TREE OF LIFE PRESCHOOL NEWS

We got some snow last month, but unfortunately, the weather got too cold and then the rain came. Hopefully, we will still get a chance this month to go out and enjoy some snow play with our friends!

During the month we will be learning about "Shapes" in the three-year-old room. In the four-year-old room, we will be learning about "Hearts and Friendship" and then "Healthy Living." During Jesus Time we will learn the following stories: "Jesus is Baptized by John", "Jesus Changes Water into Wine", "The Great Catch of Fish" and "Jesus Calms the Storm."

The four-year-old class will make special valentines for the "Valentine's for Seniors" card drive. Additionally, we will celebrate Valentine's Day in both classes with a PJ Party which will include special treats, games, and valentines from our friends. Finally, we will have a day off for Presidents Day on Monday, February 19th.

- Mrs. Lori Dundore, Teacher/ Director


LITTLE SPROUTS TODDLER PROGRAM NEWS

The Little Sprouts will begin the month of February by learning about pet turtles as we end our Pets theme. Our next theme is "Community Helpers" where the children study fire fighters, police officers, mail carriers, teachers, doctors and more! We will also celebrate Valentine's Day with a card exchange, special craft and by reading one of our favorite books "The Day it Rained Hearts." We will finish the month by starting the theme of "Taking Care of Me".

Our Jesus stories this month feature some of Jesus's miracles: "Jesus Goes to a Wedding", "Five Loaves and Two Fish", "Peter Learns to Trust" and "One Man Gives Thanks".

- Mrs. Rachel Andrews


SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING

The Sunday school offering for the first half of the school year was $272.50. This offering is designated for the WELS mission effort in Asia called "One Asia." The Sunday school offering will be matched up to $250 by Thrivent and sent to support mission work in Asia.


GREEN TEAM

Green Team met twice in the month of January. On Thursday, January 11, the kids met and learned about the great artist Rembrandt. They worked on making self portraits with shadowy faces. They also completed gluing glass pieces for their mosaics.

On Thursday, January 25, the kids went sledding in the dark across the street. After sledding the kids learned about Claude Monet and his impressionistic style. The kids then made a canvas painting using short brush strokes. The kids also started thinking about designing their pine cars.

Green Team is held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Kids who are preschool through eighth grade are invited to attend. The parents that stay for the meeting help Pastor Bauer with whatever project the kids are working on for the evening.

Kids who are preschool through eighth grade are invited to come to Green Team.


PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

A preschool open house will take place on Tuesday, February 6 from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM.


LENTEN MEAL SIGN-UP SHEET

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, which is also Valentine's Day. If you'd like to take responsibility for catering a Lenten meal, see the sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall. Thrivent grants of $250 will be obtained for each Lenten meal.


BRANCH CONNECTION LADIES NIGHT OUT

The Branch Connection is planning a Lady’s Night Out for Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 PM at Beelow’s Steak House in Lake Zurich. Beelow’s is the restaurant the provides food for Adopt-a-Sailor free of charge.


ENDOWMENT FUND EARNINGS

The Endowment fund earned $1405.78 in interest last year. This is $246.08 greater than the amount generated from the fund last year. The earnings have been designated to support Tree of Life Lutheran Preschool by the New Life Executive Board.


LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP | ST. MATTHEW'S, NILES (WELS) | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

Christian leadership is important, but what does it look like at church, home, and in society? St. Matthew's in Niles is hosting a workshop to study what the Bible says about these things. Pastor Paul Prange, a veteran leader in WELS, will lead a study of the book of Titus as we learn about Christian leadership. This workshop is from 9:00am-2:30pm on Saturday, February 24th. Lunch is provided. You may register online at www.smniles.org/leadership-workshop or when you arrive. This workshop costs $25 to cover lunch and materials.


FELLOWSHIP BOWLING OUTING

New Life's annual bowling outing takes place on the Sunday prior to Superbowl Sunday, which this year is February 11. Plans are being made to once again have a New Life bowling outing at Bowlero in Deer Park. The outing will begin at 12:00 PM on Sunday, February 4th. Ticket prices for two hours of bowling and pizza and soda will be subsidized and cost only $10 per person. A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. Enough lanes for 20 bowlers have been reserved. Additional lanes can be added if more are needed.


UNITED WAY

Some of you may work for an employer that allows employees to designate contributions to certain charitable organizations. Tree of Life Lutheran Preschool is recognized by the United Way and has assigned our preschool the following number. Any and all contributions to the preschool are appreciated. Tree of Life is designed to serve as a self-supporting preschool.


THRIVENT CHOICE

The Thrivent Choice® program lets eligible members recommend where some of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' charitable outreach funds go by directing Choice Dollars®. You can direct your funds to New Life Lutheran Church and/or Tree of Life Lutheran Preschool. The deadline for directing funds is March 31, 2024.


EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

While updating Ministry plans for the next fiscal year it was noted that again the Elder's plan includes assisting members or friends of New Life with emergency assistance. Emergency assistance is often needed due to weather related emergencies. Be mindful that New Life has access to equipment and tools not always readily available to the person in need. Examples include generators, chainsaws, etc. Often times it may be as simple as just needing some extra hands to address a need. So, in the event you need help, please do not hesitate to call. To request assistance, simply call church at 847-438-5018 and leave a message. Have a wonderful safe summer!

-- Mike Spangle - Elder