Sunday school has concluded for the school year. Thanks to the many people who taught Sunday School: Kelly Daugherty, Joan and Toby James, Lori Dundore and Pat Dexter.
The Men's Bible class is currently taking up another booklet based on Luther's writing about the role of government in the life of a Christian. Men's Bible Class will continue to meet until we have finished the booklet. Men's Bible class begins at 11:30 AM on Fridays with lunch. The class ends by 1:00 PM.
How can the school year be over already? We had a great time at Little Sprouts this year. There was so much fun to be had while playing with toys, singing and dancing, and creating cool crafts that we hardly noticed we were growing and learning at the same time. This truly is was an amazing- the children started playing together very quickly and everyone was so good at sharing. It made for a very enjoyable year. I want to thank my aides,. Cindy and Ms. Katie. Your help and support made the classroom a happy place that fostered learning and growth. Thank you also to Mrs. Lori for expert advice and last-minute craft supplies. importantly, I want to thank our families for their support and dedication throughout the school year. I truly feel blessed to be able to teach your children and share the wonderful word of God's love with them. May you all have a great summer!
- Mrs. Rachel Andrews
What a Great Year! That was the theme for our Spring Program, which took place on Sunday, May 18th. The children did a wonderful job and everyone who attended enjoyed themselves, from what I was told and could see. I think the words "Great Year" sum up the year perfectly, as it was a lot of fun to watch the children grow both in their learning and stature.
We finished our year with an ice cream party and game day, with the children all earning a medal and some gifts from the teachers. I hope they all have a wonderful Summer Break. I hope to see many of them for our VBS, which will be held July 21st - July 25th. Thank you to my helpers, volunteers, and donors throughout the year. Good luck to everyone and hope to see you soon!
Thank you to all who helped us achieve another successful year. A special thanks to all my amazing helpers, as I could not have done it without all of you! I wish everyone a wonderful summer. Good Luck to all our four-year-olds going off to Kindergarten next year! Please come back and visit.
- Mrs. Lori Dundore, Teacher/ Director
On Sunday, May 18 we observed the 20th Anniversary of Lori's ministry at New Life as our preschool teacher. Join with the congregation in giving thanks to God and also offer Lori a word of congratulations & thanks.
The Branch Connection is planning a Lady's Night Out trivia night for Tuesday, June 3 at Bobbers in Lake Zurich, located at 710 N Old Rand Road. If you plan to attend, please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall. This dinner outing will serve as the Branch Connection's June meeting. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM and Trivia begins at 7:00 PM.
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 21-25, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM each morning. Please include the week of VBS in your summer schedule.
Green Team met twice in the month of May, on May 8 and 22. At the May 8 meeting the kids learned about local government and raced their Tesla Cyber Truck pine cars. At the May 22 meeting the kids played games and enjoyed a cookout provided by the Virgilio family. Thanks to everyone who helped with Green Team during the school year. Green Team will take the summer off and meet again during the 2025-26 school year.
The Branch Connection will serve a Father's Day breakfast on Sunday, June 15, starting at 8:30 AM. The Father's Day breakfast is for everyone.
New Life's annual voter's meeting and church picnic is scheduled for the second Sunday in July which this year is July 13th. Please mark your calendar and plan on attending.
New Life's Outreach Committee is looking for help with social media outreach. If you can fit an hour or so per week into your schedule to help manage the New Life & Tree of Life Facebook, Insta and YouTube accounts, please see John Lester or email onezero@aol.com.(Just don't message @jtclester because he won't see it - he's not social).
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, 2025.
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.