Trunk or Treat Recap

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Words can not express the sincere gratitude that I have for all of our wonderful parents and staff. Trunk or Treat this year was absolutely amazing. The evening was filled with fun games, good food, and some of the most wonderful trunk decorated themes I have ever seen. To quickly recap our top finishers; 1st place went to First Grade (Willy Wonka), 2nd place was Mrs. Fernandez Kindergarten (Magic School Bus), and 3rd place was 5th & 6th Grade (Fortnite). Honorable Mention went to our preschool team (Under the Sea). Everyone did a stellar job and it was exciting to see how competitive and well thought out the trunks were this year. I am very proud of everyone who participated in the event.

I want to also thank Paula Rush for her tireless efforts in helping put together the event; Janice Williams and Juanita McCallum for manning the kitchen; Jerry Miller who helped at the ticket booth; the preschool staff for running the multiple game stations; all the parents who worked tirelessly on the trunks, the Frizzies who picked up and returned the portable lights; the Dykes for helping with cleanup; Ron Shively and Mike McCall for making sure the sprinklers didn’t come on and the lights were on; the BLS staff for helping make the evening a total success, and everyone for their generosity and donations of items for the event.

I am reminded of a verse from the Bible which states “two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). Friday night was a living example of togetherness, unity, and teamwork. The only way to move Bethany Lutheran forward in a manner pleasing to our Lord and Savior is to continue to move as one in Christ. When the whole team is working for the glory of God, there is no internal competition: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow” (1 Corinthians 3:6). The unified team understands that reaching goals is God’s doing, and what God is doing requires teamwork on our part: “The sower and the reaper may be glad together. Thus, the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor” (John 4:36–38).

Christian teamwork acknowledges God as the established leader and objective third party in every team, adding strength and cohesion to the bond. Having basic relational boundaries in place helps teams focus on the job at hand. With love for God and love for one another, unity is possible (Ephesians 4:13). It helps to be humble and “consider others better than ourselves” (Philippians 2:3). It is events like these which continue to inspire me, as I know that God has wonderful plans for Bethany. Again, thank you all for your dedication, support, and love of our school. Together, with God at the forefront, Bethany will set the standard in Christian education.

In HIS Service, Dr. Smith

Please send your Trunk-or-Treat photos to:

Megumi.nomura@gobethany.com