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“O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good and His mercy endureth forev-er.” These words, drawn from Scripture, can be used as a prayer of thanks-giving following one’s meal. Are they being used? Perhaps, but maybe not.
Many Christians pray before they begin eating, but my guess is that once the meal is finished, the plate is pushed away and they leave the table without a prayer of thanks. The meal is done, and thanks to God is assumed, even though not spoken. Too often that’s the case when it comes to the church as well. We ask God to bless our congregation, its people, our events and activities, and so forth, and when God does, we assume He knows we’re thankful. But we don’t always tell Him. So, even though it’s February and not November, even though we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month, and not Thanksgiving, I nevertheless would like to give thanks to our gracious and merciful Lord for all the blessings we once again experienced this past year of 2017. I’m thankful for so many things that have happened at Divine Redeemer in the very recent past. Things like our wonderful sermon series and worship celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Ref-ormation and the fantastic study trip to Germany with 40 phenomenal Lutheran Christians. What a wonderful way to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses on October 31, 1517. I’m thankful for our “Joining Jesus On His Mission” book study, sermon series, and worship opportunities which empowered all of us to be “neighborhood missionaries,” to the people in our own community. I’m still hearing good things about our evangelistic emphasis JJOHM. Who can forget how it culminated in the “Serve Sun-day,” where hundreds of our fellow members put their faith into action and became involved with many different kinds of community service, joining Jesus on His mission of tak-ing the Gospel to the streets. I’m thankful for the generosity of our members who sup-
ported a school none of us ever visited; a school in Houston, Texas, severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey, and made whole again, thanks, in great part, to the outpouring of finan-cial resources made possible by the good folks of DR. I’m thankful for the many, many volunteers who are the life-blood of both our church and school, led by our new Director of Connections, Mrs. Stacy Bader. I’m thankful for our parochial day school, DRLS, led by Mr. O and his large and very talented faculty and staff, all of whom touch children’s minds and hearts with the Good News of Jesus on a daily basis. I’m likewise thankful for our new Director of Youth Minis-try, Mrs. Ann Marie Hahn, who provides leadership and faith enrichment for our junior and senior high young people. I’m thankful for the 64 new members that were brought into meaningful church membership, so many, in fact, that they couldn’t all fit on the stage in our gym during their offi-cial reception. What a sight! 2018 is bright with promise and future blessing as well. I look forward to a foreign mission trip; continued member-ship growth, and because of that growth, the exciting possi-bility of future campus expansion, under the guidance and leadership of Groth Design. February 15, 2018 marks the 9th year of my ministry among you, God’s people, of Divine Redeemer. These past nine years have literally flown by. Each and every day of each of these past years, have been “wow” experiences for me, as I have watched God continue to do some mighty things among us at DR. So, is it fitting to give thanks in February? Of course it is! Just as it is fitting to give God thanks for all His blessings every month of the year; every week of the month, and every day of the week. For as they say, “God is good all the time.” “O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good and His mercy endureth forever” Have a Happy Thanksgiving...in February and through-out 2018. See you in church! — Pastor Jeff
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CHURCH AND SCHOOL STAFF Pastoral Staff Jeffery Schubert Seth Flick School Principal Michael Oldenburg Support Staff Administrative Assistant Gail Arnold Chief Financial Officer Renee Kandler Director of Communications Ruth Sternemann Director of Connections Stacy Bader Director of Day Care Kate Jendusa Director of Maintenance Jim Suchocki Director of Music Heidi K. Graf Director of Women’s Ministry Karen Lippert Director of Youth Ministry Ann Marie Hahn School Admissions Counselor Tracey Markut School Secretary Niki Cairns Part-Time Support Staff Assistant Business Manager Karen Nipko Kids’ Connection Director Andrea Yawney School Faculty 8th Grade Dale Kleba Becky Rohde 7th Grade Mike Stollenwerk Crystal Bobowski 6th Grade Micah Baganz Angela Bahr 5th Grade Nancy Bretzmann Lisa Plopper 4th Grade Jennifer Boris Lynn Cox 3rd Grade Tracy Parker Katie Stoltenberg 2nd Grade Julie Chudada Kathy Oldenburg 1st Grade Kari Molnau Karen Depenbrok 5- Yr Old Kindergarten Denise Adler Paula Lamp 4-Yr Old Kindergarten Kris Bahr Cindy Stoltmann 3 Year Old Pre-school Vicki Beversdorf Amber Curtis Kim Cramer 2 year old Pre-school Dawn Weber Physical Education Terri Anderson Art Neva Conlon Spanish Language Carol Garuz Band Erica Rosebrock Music Pam Truax Computer Manya Suchy Resource Room Sarah Stohs Guidance Counselor Laina Uttech
OCC Additional Thank Yous
Accompany of KidsAlbrecht’s SentryAnn KnabenbauerBailey Family DentalBarb MarshallBrad and Dan BakerJim and Mary BakerCarmen ClarkCarol BrunnerChenequa Country Club Tennis Pro shopChris DomackCloud 9 DenistryCostco- PewaukeeCrossmark GraphicsCulver’s- HartlandDale and Tricia PeckDan GarlockDick and Leslie BarkowDivine Redeemer Lutheran Church and SchoolDivine Redeemer Pastorial StaffDivine Redeemer Men’s
Bible StudyDivine Redeemer School and Church StaffDivine Redeemer Girl Friends 4 GodDorothy and Dennis GehrkeDoris EganGail BlundonGloria RossiHardee’s DelafieldJackie ScheckJeanne LauterbachJim and Terry AndersonKen and Nettie SaydelKohl’s - SussexKohl’s - Corporate, Menomonee FallsKris KolbergLars and Joan AndersonLinda and Hal WortmanLori and Steven AnackerMaggie HollisterMargo Fieseler- MC
Matt and Cindy EmersonMcDonalds DelafieldMens BasketballMike Brennan- signsNeva Conlon Art & Art ClassOriental TradingPatty HealyPaul and Lori EwanPiggly Wiggly HartlandPizza GuyPro Bu CullsPure Fun Inc.Racine Danish- RacineTerry SeamanThrivent Financial for LutheransTodd RadkeVillage GraphicsWalmart PewaukeeWaukesha Sams Club
In (Romans 10:13b-15, NIV) How beautiful are the feet of those that bring good news!
FEBRUARY 2018
Operation Christmas child was a huge success again this year and we would like to thank all of you who donated items and people that donated to the silent auction. Because of all of you we collected and packed 8,400 boxes.
Brand New Lenten Sermon Series: Gluttony. Lust. Greed. Pride. Despair. Wrath. Vanity. Slothfulness. These are the
Seven Deadly Sins of which we’ve all heard to be careful in our walk with Christ. However, if this is all we’re looking out for, we are in for big trouble. Our adversary has had more time to hone his craft and add to his
arsenal. There are more than just Seven Deadly Sins to look out for and the only way we can be rid of them - is if they’re nailed to a cross. Christ’s cross.
Join us this Lent as we explore the contemporary sins we need to navigate by our Savior’s grace as we see Him and our deadly sins - nailed to The Cross.
ASH WEDNESDAY Worship Service
Wednesday, February 14 at 6:30 PM
February 18 — March 21
Stronger Women’s Conference: For the first time ever, we are flying in an international speaker and recording artist, Tammy Trent. She will begin the day with a keynote message and end the conference with a concert. There will be 2 break-out sessions, with 8 different topics to choose from! You can purchase a ticket at itickets.com or use the brochure that was snailmailed to you. If you register by February 10, you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 Panera gift card and a Tammy Trent CD.
Stronger: Women’s Conference February 24, 9 AM–3 PM Divine Redeemer Featuring Tammy Trent, International Christian Recording Artist, Author & Speaker
Upcoming Event For All Women
FEBRUARY 2018Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 8:30 AM M.O.M. Cafe 9:30 AM Senior Bible Connection6:30 PM DivorceCare
2 6:30 PM DRLS Movie Night
3 8:30 AM NO REGRETS Men’s Conference
48:00 AM Worship Service - Church9:15 AM Worship Service - Gym9:15 AM Adult Bible Studies, Kids’ Connection, Confirmation, 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church10:30 AM New Member Transfer Class
59:00 AM Women’s Bible Study6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study
66:30 AM Men’s Bible Study8:30 AM g4G Soul Runners 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal7:00 PM DR Dartball Home Game
76:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study2:00 PM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Zumba6:45 PM Women’s BIble Study
88:30 AM M.O.M. Cafe 9:30 AM Senior Connection Bible Study4:00 PM DRLS Basketball Tournament6:30 PM DivorceCare
9 Ministry to Men Manitowoc Annual Men’s Retreat 4:00 PM DRLS Basketball Tournament 4:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal
10 Ministry to Men Manitowoc Annual Men’s Retreat DRLS Basketball Tournament 2:00 PM Wedding
118:00 AM Worship Service - Church9:15 AM Worship Service - Gym9:15 AM Adult Bible Studies, Kids’ Connection, Confirmation 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church 10:30 AM New Member Transfer ClassMS Youth Meeting - Time TBD
12 No DRLS School 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study
136:30 AM Men’s Bible Study8:30 AM g4G Soul Runners 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Outreach Team Meeting
146:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study2:00 PM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Zumba10:30 AM Ash Wed Worship Service6:45 PM Women’s BIble Study
158:00 AM DRLS All School Open House 8:30 AM M.O.M. Cafe 9:30 AM Senior Connection Bible Study6:30 PM DivorceCare
16 6:00 PM DRLS School Dinner/Auction
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18 8:00 AM Worship Service - Church9:15 AM Worship Service - Gym9:15 AM Adult Bible Studies, Kids’ Connection, Confirmation 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church 10:30 AM New Member Transfer Class
199:00 AM Women’s Bible Study 5:00 PM Culver’s Night (Youth Fundraiser)6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study
20 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 8:00 AM DRLS All School Open House8:30 AM g4G Soul Runners 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
21 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study2:00 PM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Zumba 6:30 PM Mid-Week Lenten Worship6:45 PM Women’s BIble Study
228:30 AM M.O.M. Cafe 9:30 AM Senior Connection Bible Study6:30 PM DivorceCare 6:30 PM 3rd & 4th Grade Musical
23 24 9:00 AM STRONGER - Women’s Conference
258:00 AM Worship Service - Church 9:15 AM Worship Service - Gym9:15 AM Adult Bible Studies, Kids’ Connection, Confirmation 10:30 AM Worship Service - Church 10:30 AM New Member Transfer Class6:30 PM High School Youth Event
26 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study
27 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study8:30 AM g4G Soul Runners 6:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
28 6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study 6:30 AM Women’s Bible Study 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study12:00 PM DRLS 3&4 Year Old Classroom Experience2:00 PM Women’s Bible Study 5:30 PM Zumba 6:30 PM Mid-Week Lenten Worship6:45 PM Women’s BIble Study
Sign up and choose DRLS and help us earn cash.
BAPTISMS:KAIA ROSE KIRCHER Parents: Jay & Erin Kircher Born: November 22, 2017 Baptized: January 14, 2018
Spiritual Gifts and How to Use Them Spiritual gifts are given to those who receive God’s gift of salvation in Christ. They are to be utilized for the good of others and for His glory. As we use our gifts, we experience per-sonal fulfillment and a deep sense of joy. Using your spiritual gifts is a process and through it we mature in our faith and that gift. Over the next few months I will take this opportunity to describe a few of the most prominent spiritual gifts and how they can be utilized at DRLC. Look them over, pray about your spiritual gifts and ask God to lead you to follow His will. Spiritual gift of “Helps” The gift of helps is the special ability to invest one’s talents in the life and ministry of other members of the Body, thus enabling the persons helped to increase their effectiveness in the use of their gifts. (1 Cor. 12:28, 1 Timothy 6:2 1, Peter 4:9-10, Mark 2:3-4 Acts 9:36,Romans 16:1-2)
Characteristics:· Behind the scenes service to others· Sensitive to the needs of others and willing to help meet those needs· Serving is the heartbeat of their lives· Sees serving as a spiritual discipline· Helpful / Willing / Dependable / Practical / “Whatever it takes”Cautions:· Remember the spiritual importance of this gift and do not feel it is not as important as other gifts· It is okay to say “no”· Don’t forget to let others serve you· Don’t neglect your family as you help others· Let others help, too
There are many practical ways to utilize this gift at DR. Here are just a few:· Greeter before services· Join an Altar Guild team preparing the altar for Sunday worship· Join a Contemporary Service set-up crew (gym)· Join the Banquet Meal team preparing meals for funerals, in-church meetings, etc· Volunteer to work the Welcome Center before a service· Join the Fellowship Team setting up/cleaning up coffee/donuts in the cafeteria on Sundays· Join the mowing team· Adopt a flower bed to weed throughout the summer· Pick produce in the Community Garden· Office helper· Join the “Bakers” team helping to provide baked goods when needed for various events
These are a just a few ways to “help” at DRLC. Come see me and we can help get you plugged in if this is one of your spiritual gifts!
— Stacy Bader • 262-367-8400 ext. 126 or [email protected]
STUART BRISCOE RAY JOHNSTON CHRIS BROWNSTEVE SONDERMAN MILES MCPHERSON KENNY LUCK
Elmbrook Church Lake Country1100 Hwy 83, Hartland, WI 53029
8:30AM-4:00PM CSTJUST $35 PER TICKET AND INCLUDES LUNCH!
REGISTER ONLINE AT noregretsconference.ORG
noregretsconference.org
DR Cost is $33 a piece. Contact Bruce Lesniak for registration and information at 262-337-3307
Sunday, February 11 1-4 PM at ———>
122 Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland, WI
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When was the last time you took some time for yourself? If you are a caregiver of someone with special needs, then we invite
you to join us for a night out and to CATCH YOUR BREATH!
Come and mingle and enjoy the many different brews on tap and great food at Beer Snobs in Hartland. It’s time
for your social break!Please RSVP to [email protected] or
262-719-0672 by Wed., February 7.
The Special Parent Project is a group made up of caregivers of special needs children. The group is
sponsored through Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church.
DEATHS: JEAN PORDON BORN: MARCH 18, 1955 ENTERED HEAVEN: DECEMBER 27, 2017
Divine Daycare is dedicated to nurturing young minds & guiding them to follow Christ. We have openings . . .
Hours: 7AM-6PM Monday through Friday / Ages: Newborn-8th gradeAll workers are CPR and First Aid Certified
Drop-in care options to all registered families. Weekly discounts. Contact us at [email protected] or 262-367-2972 for more information.
REGISTRATION FOR THUNDER TACKLE FOOTBALL, grades 5-8, sponsored by Lake Country Lutheran High School will be occur-ring throughout the months of January and February. Registration forms can be found online at the LCLHS website: www.lakecountry-hs.org under the Athletics tab, then go to Lightning Athletics, Youth
Programs, and then Thunder Football. For those that have questions or are seek-ing more information, there is also a document on the website with general Thunder Football Information for those frequently asked questions. You may also contact the Thunder Football director directly: David Bahr, [email protected] or by phone at 262-367-8600 ext. 215.
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IS A BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION GIFT RIGHT FOR YOU?If you are interested in or have questions about making a beneficiary designation gift to impact the work of our organization, please contact us.
• Revocable—You can modify or revoke the beneficiary designations at any time during your lifetime.
• Avoid Probate—Gifting assets via a beneficiary designation will avoid the probate process.
• Easy to Do—Simply fill out a brief beneficiary designation form provided by the plan or account administrator. (You will need the legal name and tax ID number of our organization).
• Tax Savings—By making a gift of your retirement plan to our organization, your estate will receive a 100% charitable deduction, thereby saving estate taxes, and will avoid the income taxes on those assets. By comparison, if your estate were subject to the estate tax, your retirement plan would be subject to estate taxes, and if you left your retirement plan to children or grandchildren, those assets would result in substantial income taxes. From a tax perspective, your retirement plan is a “good” asset to leave to charity and can be a “bad” asset to leave to family.
• Inexpensive—In most cases, there is no need to amend your will or trust, thus saving legal fees.
A BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION GIFT TO IMPACT OUR WORKEtta and her late husband Luther had been longtime supporters of our organization. She had been thinking about how she could make a significant gift to support our work. She met with her attorney to explain her goals and describe her assets. Originally, she thought about leaving her IRA to her kids and other assets to charity.
Her attorney suggested a different strategy. He explained that if her children inherited the IRA, the estate would pay estate taxes, and her children would pay income taxes on the IRA. But, by giving the IRA to charity and other assets to her children, Etta could still provide a nice inheritance to her children while avoiding the income tax!
Etta contacted her IRA custodian, who sent her an IRA beneficiary designation form. She completed the form, named our organization as the primary beneficiary of her IRA and mailed the form back. Etta was thrilled with the plan.
Advantages of Beneficiary Designation Gifts
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31385 W. Hill Rd.Hartland, WI 53029
Phone: 262-367-8400Fax: 262-367-9410
Visit www.drlc.org/youth calendar for the monthly gatheringsGrades 6 - 8 Youth Group is Sunday, Feb. 11 for faith, fellowship, food and fun. We will start in the Media Center and end in the gym. See Spread The Word for the time and other details.Culver’s Night 5–8 PM on Monday, February 19 — Help support our youth by stop-ping by the Hartland Culver’s and mentioning Divine Redeemer when you pay. Ten percent of sales will be donated to help those going on the mission trip this summer to Nashville, TN. Thank you! Picnic Basket Fundraiser March 5–11 — Support our youth going on the mission trip to Nashville, TN this summer by mentioning Divine Redeemer when you checkout between March 5-11 at the Picnic Basket just off Highway 16 and Highway C (W329 N4492 Lakeland Dr, Nashotah, WI 53058). Thank you!High School Youth Homeless Backpack Event with Brookfield Immanuel Lutheran and St. Paul’s Lutheran Oconomowoc: Join us at Divine Redeemer’s Media Center on Sun-day, February 25 from 6:30–8:30 PM while we assemble Backpacks for the Homeless, spend some time in the Bible, and have some fun with other high school youth groups. Feel free to bring socks (or other items) for the backpacks! Bring a snack to share. NOTE: High School Youth Bible Study on Sunday mornings has been moved from 9:15 AM to 10:25 AM. We are still meeting in the Art Room. Join us!!
Events and Opportunities
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation & divorce
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s
most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.
Jan. 4 — Mar. 29 at 6:30 PM • Fellowship Hall
We are very excited to host Proclaim His Name, Proclaim Your Love Gala on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at Lake Country Lutheran High School. This event is our major fundraising event of the year and all proceeds benefit Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church & School. In addition to dinner, dance lessons with Fred Astaire and cocktails, we will have a dessert dash and live and silent auctions and raffles. Visit DRLS.24fundraiser.com to reserve your spot and to learn more about the auction items: car detailing by Pastor Jeff, guitar lessons by Pastor Seth, soup suppers by Heidi Graf, spa & tea party for 12 girls by Stacy Bader & Ann Marie Hahn, graphite/charcoal pencil portrait drawing by Ruth Sternemann, and a pontoon cruise on Lake Keesus by Renee Kandler with appetizers and drinks provided by Gail Arnold and many more items.
celsisGLORIA in ex deo
THANK YOU to all musicians, singers,
and ringers who were a part of Divine Redeemer’s Christmas Concerts.
We appreciate the time and talent that you provided
to make our concerts very special.
DIVINE REDEEMER MEN ARE INVITED! SIGN UP TODAY for the 2018 Manitowoc Men’s
Retreat - “GRACE is Greater — God’s plan to overcome your past, redeem your pain, and rewrite your story.”
February 9-11 Additional registration information is provided in the
brochures at the Welcome Centers or contact Jim Berg at 414-462-5871 or [email protected].
For the past twenty seven years, Divine Redeemer’s Christian Scholarship Foundation has been proud to award Christian scholarships to high school seniors that will graduate from a Waukesha County high school. We are pleased to announce that we will award six scholar-ships this year. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving male applicant and one to a female applicant. The Garrett Becker Scholarship will be given to an applicant who has overcome a significant obstacle in their life or if the applicant intends to work in the health care field. Two Victor F. Braun Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded to one candidate who will enter the engineering field and to another who has shown out-standing commitment in the area of Christian service. The $8,000 Douglas Baker Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student for their Christian leadership. The scholarships are to be used to pursue higher education. All awards will be presented at the 28th Annual Christian Athletic Scholarship Banquet to be held on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the Country Springs Hotel and Conference Center, 2810 Golf Rd. in Pewaukee. Social hour begins at 5:30 PM and dinner is at 6:00 PM. In order to be eligible for any of these scholarships, the applicant MUST be in attendance at the banquet. In addition to announcing the Christian athletic scholarship winners, the Christian Scholarship Foundation wants to recognize all of the outstanding Christian athletes.SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:• A cumulative 3.5 high school grade point average through January 1, 2018 (An official transcript must be included with the application) • Lettered in one or more varsity sport(s) • Participation in school activities • Active in church, above and beyond weekly church attendance. • Students must be members of a Christian congregation. Applications are available online at www.drlc.org under the Christian Scholarship Foun-dation link on the left hand side of the homepage. All of the required materials/documents are due NO LATER than April 3, 2018 including those materials/documents being sent in by mail. All applications and letters maybe sent to: The Christian Scholarship Foundation c/o Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church 31385 West Hill Road Hartland, WI 53029 • 262-367-8400
Annual Spirit Week Kicks Off DR Basketball Tournament This year’s Seventh & Eighth Grade Divine Redeemer Lutheran School Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, February 8, 9, & 10. Plenty of opportunities are avail-able for anyone to volunteer their time with typical 2–3 hour shifts that include concessions, scoring, admissions, and much more (go to: http://www.signup-
genius.com/go/20f0d4faca728a13-di-vine). This tournament serves as the key fundraiser for the school’s athletic department and helps pay for uniforms, referees, tournament entrance fees, new equipment, and other sport related items. During the week of February 5–9 DRLS will celebrate with school spirit events designed to get everyone ready to
cheer on the DRLS Eagle Teams. Events include dress-up days where students can show their school pride by wearing these special “outfits”:Monday, Feb 5 - Disney Character Day Tuesday, Feb 6 - Class Color Day Wednesday, Feb 7 - Olympic Day Thursday, Feb 8 - School Colors Day Friday, Feb 9 - Comfy Day
The winter months often feel dormant and confining as the weather can shut you in with snowy storms, slippery roads, and blustery cold winds. These same storms though often bring beautiful ice-lined trees that resemble lace and remind us of the glorious gift God has given to us in our seasons. This “indoor weather” presents Divine Redeemer Lutheran School with prime opportunities for fellowship, fun, family, and fes-tivities. Some of these include Valentine’s Day parties, tournaments and open houses. The doors are always open at Divine Redeemer Lutheran School inviting guests to step out of the cold and into the warmth of a great school family!Mark Your Calendars for these Important EventsFriday, Feb 2 School Indoor Movie NightSunday, Feb 4 Five Year Old Kindergarten sings at 10:30 AM in the SanctuaryWeek Feb 5 – 9 Spirit Week (See article)Thursday, Feb 8 School Pep RallyFeb 8 – 10 DRLS Basketball TournamentMonday, Feb 12 Professional Development Day / NO SCHOOLWednesday, Feb 14 Class Valentine’s Day PartiesThursday, Feb 15 All School Open House - Drop in 8 AM – 8 PMFriday, Feb 16 Divine Redeemer Auction at 5:30 PM Lake Country Lutheran High SchoolSunday, Feb 18 3rd & 4th Grade Choir sings at 10:30 AM in SanctuaryTuesday, Feb 20 All School Open House - Drop in 8 AM – 8 PMThursday, Feb 22 Third & Fourth Grade Musical “Jonah’s Druthers” 6:30 PM in the gymSunday, Feb 25 1st & 2nd Grade Choir sings at 10:30 AM in SanctuaryWednesday, Feb 28 “3 & 4 Year Old Classroom Experience” at 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM MUST PRE-REGISTER
“““Not Just a Great School… Not Just a Great School… Not Just a Great School…
Also a Great School Family”Also a Great School Family”Also a Great School Family”
A Difference that lasts a Lifetime
“All School Open House” Drop-In 8 a.m.—8 p.m..
Thursday, Feb. 15th Tuesday, Feb. 20th
“ 3 & 4 Year Old Classroom
Experience Day” Wed. Feb. 28th/ 11:45—1:30 Pre-register for this fun parent/child
event that includes FREE lunch!
“There was such a wonderful difference here versus our previous school…. We were al-ready wowed by this school and you continue to amaze us.” Harcum Family
“...we love DR. Every time I’m in the school, I walk out with happy tears”! Tara Simon
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Divine Redeemer Gym Doors open at 6:00 PM Movie begins at 6:30 PM Concessions available! Sleeping bags, pillows, and pjs are welcome! Bleacher seating is also available.
Divine Redeemer boys’ & girls’ teams have had great success
playing other teams like the local homeschoolers, Hales Corners,
Our Redeemer, Mt. Olive and oth-er Lutheran and private schools. Join the fun for this competitive and exciting home tournament!
