Monday, December 2
8:45 am Parent Prayer
Tuesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 4
Term 1 Reports Issued
Thursday, December 5
Friday, December 6
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
Looking Ahead…
Monday, December 9
8:45 am Parent Prayer
Tuesday, December 10
Wednesday, December 11
Thursday, December 12
9:30 am Kindergarten Caroling to Save On Foods
Friday, December 13
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
Term 1 Reports Issued – Wednesday, December 4
Term 1 reports will be going home with all students on Wednesday, December 4. Please sign and date the green slip, and return with the envelope, to your classroom teacher next week (December 9 – 13).
Christmas Concert Dates
Our students are gearing up and practicing in preparation for our Christmas Concert events on December 17 and 18th.
- On Tuesday, December 17th: Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing.
- On Wednesday, December 18th: Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing.
The performance will begin both nights at 6:30 pm. The doors will open at 6:15 pm for students to go to their classrooms, while guests can begin finding seating in the sanctuary. At the end of the evening, parents will need to sign out their child from the classroom. Classroom teachers will be communicating with parents on what students are expected to wear for their performance.
Advent Season at Hope
As we head into this season of advent, it is our desire that families would spend time thinking, praying, and reflecting on the journey to the manger. To this end, please note that we are going to intentionally reduce the amount of homework that your child will have for the month of December. It is our hope that this will help create time for families to spend focusing on the birth of Jesus. If you are looking for a resource to help guide your time, you are welcome to use the Focus On the Family resource below:
In this free devotional download, you’ll find daily Bible readings, thought-provoking devotions, heartfelt prayers, and a printable Christmas craft to do with your children.
Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread
Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from the Oxford location of Cobs Bread? Anyone who buys something at the Oxford Cobs Bread location just has to say they are a part of Hope Lutheran Christian School and 5% of their total transaction gets put aside for our school. This is an ongoing fundraiser.
Hope Lutheran Umbrellas
We have official Hope Lutheran Christian School umbrellas for sale! These are amazing umbrellas with an extra large canopy for maximum coverage. They sell for $25 each, and are available to purchase from either school office.
Hope Lutheran Church Happenings
Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise
Observing the Loss of Children through Miscarriage and Stillbirth
Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00 pm
Life brings losses, but sometimes we don’t find spaces where we can name and grieve them and seek comfort in the midst of our community of faith. At Hope we wish to provide this space where we can come together to name our grief and pain, to bring before the Lord, to praise His name and receive Comfort, Hope and Peace from His Word.
Our First Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise will focus on those who are going or have been through the loss of children through miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as all who desire to show support to grieving families. If you feel comfortable to do so, you can send Pastor Lucas the name (of the baby or of the family) you’d like to be mentioned during the Service (even if you choose not to attend the Service).
The Special Service will happen Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 pm at the Church. If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a child, feel free to invite them to this unique service dealing with real grief and God’s real comfort in Christ. All are welcome to join us in support of those who deal with difficult moments in their lives.
Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You
For those considering finding a home church for you and your family, Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and has many other activities happening through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.
Hope Lutheran Junior Youth
Junior Youth is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church for students in Grades 5 – 8, connecting students with Jesus and one another.
Have questions? Please email Daniel ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
PTL/Community Relations News
November 14, 2024 PTL Meeting Minutes
Attending PTL meetings is a great way to connect with the rest of the school community and stay in the loop of important PTL events. The PTL Meeting Minutes Nov 14-24 is ready for your review. If you would like to access the meeting recording, please kindly send your request to .
Parent Prayer
You are invited and welcome to join other parents and our school administration to pray (even if you’ve never prayed before!). Please consider setting aside 30 minutes of your time at the beginning of each week to join us for Parent Prayer as we pray for our school, families, and community.
We meet at the Elementary Campus every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).
Christmas Food Hamper Collection Drive
Our annual collection to meet the needs of those in our own Hope community and beyond is now in progress. This year we are collecting food and household items to bless 4 families. Christmas wrapped boxes are at both campus offices for your unopened food items (ensure not past best before date) and household goods. The collection runs until Wednesday, December 11th.
Our Recipient Families have also identified some specific items they need. Please view this list for specific items you can bless these families with.
Other items that can be included are:
- granola bars
- ramen
- canned meat (tuna, salmon and chicken)
- Christmas candy/chocolates/cookies
- seaweed snacks
- pasta & sauces
- whole grain cereals
- boxed crackers
- canned soups
Contributions are voluntary; participation hours are not given for these donations.
Thank you for your help & support.
Newsletter
Submissions are open for the January newsletter. How are you impacting your world, will you be involved in any volunteering efforts over the Christmas holidays? Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner? Share your story with us. Submissions for the Newsletter to .
