In Prayer

Thank you for your continued prayers for the VanMeeterens. What a journey this has been and you each have been a true broom tree for them in this difficult and emotional journey. I am happy to share an update about Bob. Yesterday's procedure was successful. Karen reports that Bob is looking better today than he did yesterday. They hope he can come home and rest in his own space soon. Please continue to pray over them. The recovery road can be an arduous one particularly at the beginning. They will have a follow up appointment on Monday or Tuesday to hear the next steps in this recovery. Bring Bob Home effort we hope and pray will be underway soon.

Stan Koster
On the table in the staff center is a section of white poster board. Former superintendent of Holland Christian Schools, Stan Koster, is battling ALS disease. If you feel comfortable and called, please sign this card with a note of encouragement before Friday. This will be gifted to him with the hopes he knows he is remembered and appreciated.

Parent Team Tea
You are invited to attend a lunch gifted to each of you beloved staff members by the parent team. This will take place on Thursday, December 20 over the lunch hour. Please put out the 'all call' for parent coverage in your classroom over the lunch hour.

Board of Trustees/Staff Christmas Celebration
Pile on the love! The board has invited all beloved staff to a Christmas Social Celebration on Wednesday, December 12 at 3:45 in the cafeteria.

South Side Christmas Festivities
Secret Snowman begins next week Monday. The fun will be Tami Schippers' house, 6177 Terra Vita Way, on Thursday, December 13 beginning at 4:00.

Moody Bible College Visitor
This one is not a party. Emma, a student from Moody Bible College has asked to shadow and observe elementary teachers all day long on Monday, December 17. Please let me know if you would prefer that she does not visit your classroom on that day.