Reminders...

Label everything your child brings to school with a permanent marker. Many items look the same or similar and this will allow us to return items that are misplaced or left behind by your student. If you purchased items from our used closet, please mark out the previous name and write your student’s name. Otherwise, it might get returned to the used closet. Leaving Campus—BLS students are not allowed to leave campus without an adult, unless we have a parent’s written authorization on file in the school office. Students who wish to walk or ride their bikes home or walk across to the library must have a note from parents on file giving permission to do so.

1011 Ulatis Drive

Vacaville, CA 95687

Phone: 707.451.6683

Preschool Email: preschool@gobethany.com

(TK-8) Email: myschool@gobethany.com

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220513 May Life Together Digest YouTube

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), wishes the Synod a happy 175th birthday. 

"This April we celebrated 175 years since our founding in Chicago, about a dozen congregations and a handful of pastors. And how the Lord has blessed us all these many, many years," said Harrison. 

On April 26, a Service of Thanksgiving was held at the LCMS International Center in recognition of the 175th anniversary of the Synod's founding. Harrison points to a recording of this service at thelc.ms/175-chapel, and also directs viewers to other recent resources in Reporter and The Lutheran Witness, and the new podcast "5 Minutes with a Missionary" from KFUO.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
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School Attendance

The school requests that parents call the office by 8:30am each day a student is absent. Otherwise, the
school office staff will make reasonable attempts, through phone calls, to inform parents of absenteeism.
Failure to contact the school office to report an absence will result in an unexcused absence.

Tardiness—A student is tardy if he/she is not ready to begin the day at 8am. Students who are tardy must be signed in at the school office by a parent or guardian BEFORE proceeding to the classroom. Not signed in in this manner will be marked absent. Tardiness will be marked excused for doctor’s appointments, traffic accidents, car trouble or unavoidable circumstances such as major traffic problems en route to school. Unexcused tardiness includes sleeping in late, child not able to find shoes, parent’s running behind, etc.

Absences— Absences are defined as:
A. personal illness
B. appointments with a medical professional which cannot be scheduled to occur after school
C. serious family illness or a death in the family
D. suspension from school (See Part 3, K. Suspensions in the Student Handbook)
E. other causes for which written notification was given by the parent prior to the absence,
 and/or truancy.

*A child who misses more than three (3) days of school due to illness must provide a doctor’s excuse upon
their return. An unexcused absence may be given to a student who has been suspended, is truant, and/or has not met the excused absence criteria.

Extended Absences— An independent study form will need to be filled in and turned into the office at least 3 days before the planned absence. Parents are also responsible for initiating contact with the teacher in a timely manner regarding extended absences. A copy of the Independent Study Contract will be kept in the student’s file. Independent Study Work is expected to be completed upon the return to school. Any incomplete work, upon the teacher’s discretion, can be marked down and not accepted late. The principal reserves the right to deny permission to categorize the absences as excused, specifically for academic and/or spiritual concerns.

1011 Ulatis Drive

Vacaville, CA 95687

Phone: 707.451.6683

Preschool Email: preschool@gobethany.com

(TK-8) Email: myschool@gobethany.com

Website

OFFICE OF THE KEYS/CONFESSION — SEPTEMBER 16–30

OFFICE OF THE KEYS/CONFESSION — SEPTEMBER 16–30

Jesus gave the office of the keys to the Church through His Apostles. Confession

has two parts. First that we confess our sins, and second that we receive the

forgiveness of our sins.

Rejoice in the gifts of Confession and Absolution as you pray:

    16. That God would lead all sinners to repentance.
    17. Confess your sins before God. Trust that God forgives your sins through Christ Jesus.
    18. Thank God for your pastor and all pastors. Pray that God would grant them faith and strength in                  their Word and Sacrament ministry.
    19. Thank God for corporate confession and absolution each Sunday.
    20. Thank God for the opportunity for individual confession and absolution with your pastor.
    21. Thank God for the vocations He has given to you. Pray that you serve Him and your neighbor                     faithfully each day.
    22. Pray for all unbelievers, that they would repent and trust in Christ.
    23. Pray for all who are caught in unrepentant sin, that they would humbly confess their sins and                      receive holy Absolution.
    24. Pray for the Spirit to empower you to amend your sinful life, that all you think, say and do would               please God.
    25. Thank God for the Church. Pray that the Church remain faithful to the preaching and teaching of                  God’s Word and the administration of the Sacraments according to God's will.
    26. Pray for those who have stopped attending church. Ask God to provide someone to share Christ                 with them and bring them back.
    27. Pray for Christian parents, that they would model forgiveness and raise their children in the                        Christian faith.
    28. Pray for the strength to forgive people in your life. Ask God to give the faith necessary to forgive as           He forgives.
    29. Thank God that He always answers our confession with words of forgiveness and life.
    30. Pray that Jesus would return quickly, that sin and death will soon be finally defeated, and God’s                  people will dwell with Him forever.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
Website

What School Lunch Looks Like Around The World

Lunch time at school can be one of the best parts of a kid's day. From aloo gosht in Pakistan to sausage rolls in Australia and smoky, tomato-y jollof rice in Nigeria, we’re taking a look at what kids around the world eat for lunch.

1011 Ulatis Drive

Vacaville, CA 95687

Phone: 707.451.6683

Preschool Email: preschool@gobethany.com

(TK-8) Email: myschool@gobethany.com

Website

DON'T FORGET ... School Picture Day—Dorian Studios : Wednesday, September 14th

Wednesday, September 14

Chapel Clothes

*The ordering of photos is an online process. You will be getting more information in the coming weeks.

1011 Ulatis Drive

Vacaville, CA 95687

Phone: 707.451.6683

Preschool Email: preschool@gobethany.com

(TK-8) Email: myschool@gobethany.com

Website

Bible Study: A Visit to Narnia

This four-part Bible study takes us to the world of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia, and looks at Edmund’s story of redemption and how it relates to our own.

Topics: Forgiveness, God’s Love, Identity, Salvation

Download a PDF of the Bible Study: A Visit to Narnia.

About This Study

In C. S. Lewis’s classic children’s book, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, World War II is raging, and London is oppressed by air-raids. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie are sent to the country for safety, to the home of an old professor who has more rooms than people to fill them. One day while exploring the house, Lucy, the youngest Pevensie, discovers a room with a large wardrobe in it. She steps inside it to see what secrets it might hold and discovers the greatest secret of all. The wardrobe is a door to another world, Narnia, where animals talk and live side-by-side with fairy tale creatures like fauns, centaurs, nymphs and dryads (as well as other, more horrible, creatures). But Narnia has been under the rule of the evil White Witch for a hundred years, and she has made it so that it is always winter but never Christmas. The Pevensies’ arrival in Narnia is the answer to an old prophecy that states that when two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve sit on the Narnian throne, the time of evil will end. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy aren’t the only ones to arrive in Narnia at this time. Aslan, the great Lion, the King, the Lord of the whole wood, who has been absent from Narnia for longer than anyone can remember, has returned to Narnia, and means to set things right.

In this story, we are confronted with issues of good and evil, and with characters who remind us of ourselves in so many ways. While Edmund is often the least likable of the Pevensie children, it is his story of redemption that is most like ours, and it is his story we will examine most closely in this Bible Study series.

Ways to Use This Study

This study is best used as a series over a few weeks, at a retreat or on a trip with youth. Each part is designed to take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can conclude the study with a viewing of the movie, but be sure to get the appropriate permissions so no copyright laws are violated!

Materials Needed

All you need is a copy of the book, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Page numbers given in this study are from the HarperCollins 2005 edition of the book, but first and last sentences are quoted so that you can use any copy of the book.

Part One: Turkish Delight

The character of Edmund in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis, represents us in many ways. In this part of the story he is led astray by the White Witch. We face similar tactics and temptations from Satan. Students will discuss the lies Satan uses against us. They will also hear that God is more powerful than Satan and know that by faith we share in His victory over Satan.

Part Two: Who’s Afraid of Aslan?

We can relate to Edmund’s insecurity. We have a need for an identity as people who are loved by God. In this study, students will discuss how they react to insecurities, and they will be reminded of the value and identity they have in Christ.

Part Three: It Will Be Harder Than You Think

There are times when we lose sight of the cost of forgiveness. Aslan hints at this cost in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Students will be reminded of the extent to which God went in order to win them back from sin. They will be reminded of the extent of God’s love for them.

Part Four: What Lucy and Susan Saw

In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Aslan gives his life for the sake of Edmund. This is a picture of Christ, who gave His life for our sake. Students will understand that Jesus was really dead and is truly alive. He suffered in this way because of the great love He has for each of us.

See more, here.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
Website

Learn Martin Luther's 'Simple Way to Pray'

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, explains Martin Luther's ITCP method of prayer, which features four steps: instruction, thanksgiving, confession and prayer. Harrison also recommends "A Simple Way to Pray," which Luther penned in 1535 after his barber and friend, Peter Beskendorf, asked for some practical guidance on how to pray. "Luther's little book on prayer will revolutionize your prayer life," said Harrison.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
Website

Memory Verse: Ephesians 3:20–21

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Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
Website

Pray For Us Calendar - September 1-15th

THE CREED — SEPTEMBER 1–15

We confess the three ecumenical Creeds, the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian.

We believe in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. Luther’s

explanation of the Apostles’ Creed in the Small Catechism teaches important

truths about God as our creator, redeemer and sanctifier

Rejoice in God’s goodness in Christ as you pray:

1. Thank God that He is our loving heavenly Father.
2. Thank God for His creation.
3. Thank God for daily bread. Pray that all would be fed and clothed this day.
4. Thank God for family. Pray that God would guide all families love each other with the love of God in Christ Jesus.
5. Thank God for shelter. Pray for those who are without homes this day.
6. Thank God for reason. Pray that learning and intellect are always in service of God’s Kingdom.
7. Thank God for Jesus. He is our only Savior from sin, death and the power of the devil.
8. Rejoice that Jesus is true man, that He can sympathize with our weaknesses.
9. Rejoice that Jesus is true God, that our Savior is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
10. Repent of all your sins and trust that God forgives your sins through the blood of Jesus.
11. Pray that God would empower you, by His Spirit, to live in righteousness, innocence and blessedness.
12. Thank God that He freely gives faith and salvation through His Spirit. Pray that all would hear the Word and be Baptized according to His will.
13. Thank God for the Holy Spirit. Pray that He would keep all in the true faith.
14. Thank God for the Church. Pray that she would remain faithful to her Savior.
15. Rejoice that God gives and sustains faith in the Holy Trinity. Rejoice that God is love.

Bethany Lutheran Church
1011 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA
(707) 451-6675
mychurch@gobethany.com
Website