WORSHIP– Sun., May 3 – 8:00 and 10:45 A.M.; Mon., May 4 – 6:30 P.M. On Sunday, May 3, Confirmation is at 10:45 A.M. with Testimonials at

9:15 A.M. Please make worship part of your life.

 

MUSIC –

·         Thurs., May 7 – Junior Bells, Band, and Junior Choir participate in the Spring

 

LUNCH TICKETS – Thursday, May 14, will be the last day children need lunch tickets. Friday, May 15, is EJO Day and there will be a free-will offering. 

 

MENU CHANGE – Thursday, April 30, will be pizza, not taco salad. 

 

LEAVING THE GAY LIFESTYLE FOR GOD’S GRACE – In our culture, homosexuality is a hot topic.  From gay pride parades to the battle over gay marriage, the topic brings emotions to a boil.  However, at the heart of the controversy are individual people who have individual relationships with God.  Scott Barefoot is one of those people.  A young man from Virginia, Scott has wrestled with homosexuality in his life, leaving the church and then returning years later.  Scott recently wrote an article in the Forward in Christ magazine and has been kind enough to come to Eastside from his home in Virginia to share his story with us.  Join us on Sunday night, May 10^th at 6:30 p.m. at Eastside to listen to Scott and ask questions about his experiences and how we, as Christians, can speak the truth in love to the gay community in Madison.  Contact Pastor Mike with any questions.

 

KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR 2009-2010 – If you are interested in enrolling your child in Kindergarten at Eastside Lutheran School for the 2009-2010 school year, or if you know somebody who may be interested, please contact the school office (244-3045). Children entering Kindergarten must be 5-years-old before 9/1/09 and tested by Eastside personnel.

 

KRAEMER CHEESE ORDERS – Kraemer cheese orders will be available for pick up this Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the preschool lobby.  

MOMS’ GROUP – MOMS’ Group will be meeting Thursday, May 14^th, at 6 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse. Contact Wendy Fluegge at mwfluegge@hotmail.com.

 

BOX TOPS NEWS – Please keep collecting your Box Tops. If you need more sheets, they are in the Box Tops bins near both doors. In May on EJO Day, there will be a final Box Tops store for the year. Students in K-8 may purchase items with their sheets of Box Tops. There will be toys, books, and snacks as prizes. Save up as many sheets as you like. Please remember to only put 10 Box Tops per sheet.

 

EASTSIDE'S SPRING FOOD DRIVE ENDS ON THURSDAY – Hurry, it's not too late to bring in your donations!  Non-perishable food items are being collected for the Dane County Food Pantry Network.  Let's share some of our blessings with others who are in need.  It won't go unappreciated!

 

SOCCER/BIBLE CAMP-COMMUNITY CANVASS – Part of Eastside’s mission is to “tell of Jesus’ love.”  Our second annual Soccer/Bible Camp, entitled “The Wonderful Cross” is a perfect way to do just that.  In order to get the word out to our community, we are having a canvass on Saturday morning, May 16^th, from 9:30 a.m. – Noon.  No “Apostle Paul evangelism skills” are necessary; just two functioning legs and a desire to connect our neighbors to their Savior.  We will pass out camp brochures and then enjoy a pizza lunch together back at Eastside.  Please help us reach our goal of 80 kids at this year’s camp.  See you on May 16^th!

EJO DAY INFORMATION – EJO Day information was sent home with students on Monday. Please complete the second page and return to the school office as soon as possible. Thank you.

 

SPORTS –

 

UPCOMING EVENTS –

·         April 27 – May 1 – 2009-2010 Registration

·         Thurs., Apr. 30 – K-4 to LPS to see Snow White

·         Sun., May 3 – Confirmation @ 10:45 a.m.; Testimonials @ 9:15 a.m.

·         Tues., May 5 – “Scoopie Night” at Culver’s-East Towne, 4:00 p.m. – close. See the attachment for details.

·         Thurs., May 7 – Spring Concert/Social Studies Fair @ 6:30 p.m.

·         Fri., May 15 – EJO Day

·         Wed., May 20 – Graduation/Eagle Graduation Celebration

·         Thurs., May 21 – Last day of school – early dismissal @ 11:30 a.m.