BITS AND BARK

Our Mission: Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School disciples each generation to grow deeply, serves humbly, and goes boldly in Christ to advance God’s Kingdom.

This month our students have been learning the hymn “We Praise You and Acknowledge You.” The words come from the Te Deum, an ancient hymn of praise that Christians have sung for centuries. In this hymn we are reminded that our worship is never just our own voices — we join with angels, the saints who have gone before us, and believers all around the world in praising the one true God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The hymn teaches us two important things. First, it centers our eyes on Jesus Christ. It calls Him “the King of glory” who came down to save us. He humbled Himself to take on flesh, suffered and died for us, and now reigns at the right hand of the Father. That means our salvation is secure — we belong to Him, not because of what we do, but because of what He has done.

Second, the hymn reminds us of the hope we live with every day. In its final verse we confess, “You will come to be our judge; we therefore pray You to help Your servants… and bring us with Your saints to glory everlasting.” It’s a hymn of confidence that in Christ, we are forgiven and our future is sure.

As parents and students, when we sing this hymn together, we practice lifting our eyes from the busy, sometimes hard details of life and look instead to the eternal promises of God. It helps us remember that we are not alone — we belong to Christ, and our voices are joined with a great chorus of praise.

No School Thursday, Sept. 18 or Friday, Sept. 19. Teachers will be in Indy for the Indiana Nonpublic Educators Conference.

Our Varsity Lady Bulldogs are 9-1. Their next and last home game is Monday, September 22 vs. Central Lutheran—a tough matchup that you won’t want to miss. Game times are:

• JV – 4:30 p.m.
• Varsity B – 5:30 p.m.
• Varsity A – 6:30 p.m.

We will also be recognizing our 8th grade players and their parents that evening. Please come out, cheer them on, and show your Bulldog spirit!

In honor and support of our team, we invite all our students to wear purple on Monday!

Important Dates

• Annual Walk-a-Thon – Friday, Aug. 26
  Mark your calendars! This year’s Walk-a-Thon, combined with last year’s funds, will support playground improvements and new shade structures. Your participation helps make these plans possible for our students.
• Survey- Thank you to all who have already filled out the survey if you haven’t had a chance, we would appreciate your feedback very much. https://secure.smore.com/n/bf0hp-special-announcement
• Sunday, Sept. 28, Grades 3-5 will be singing in the 8a.m. Worship Service. Please watch for details from Mrs. Peperkorn

Week of Sept. 22-26

Salad Choice this week: Cobb Salad

Monday: All Beef Hot Dog

Tuesday: Enchiladas

Wednesday: Macaroni and Cheese

Thursday: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit

Friday: Big Daddy's Stuffed Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Sandwich

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and Yogurt & Cheese can be substituted for main dish.

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights

The cost of a lunch meal is $3.25. An extra main is $1.50, a side is $0.75 and milk is $0.50. This can add up fast for students that are ordering extras. If you prefer them not to have the option of extras, please just let the school office know. Thank you.

N-Emersyn Lyst, PK-4A Declan Ensley PK-4B-Lucy Johnson, KA-Journey Lahrman, KB-Everett Fillmore, 1A-Helana Gordon, 1B-Weston Lewis 2-Amelia Ellinwood, 3-Stella Garvison, 4-Zola Duncan, 5- Connor Brackmann, 6-Edden Carter, 7-Zoe Dahnke, 8A-Ava Dunne, 8B-Abby Hoffman

We are in need of a volunteer to come in every other Tuesday to pick up and sit with students who are doing virtual speech therapy. Starts at 7:55 a.m. and would be done by 1:00. The job is simply being an adult presence and to notify someone if technology is having any trouble. Thank you for considering.

Please remember that latchkey hours are 3:00-5:30pm.

Looking Ahead...

No School- Thursday, Sept. 18-Friday, September 19

Sunday, Sept. 28, Grades 3-5 sing, watch for more information from Mrs. Peperkorn

Mark your calendars: I55 Book Fair is taking an Adventure to SBL! I55 Book Fair strives to glorify God in all they say, do, and Read! Our I55 Book Fair is scheduled to run from October 6-19, 2025. Watch for additional information regarding times to shop, location, online ordering, and volunteer opportunities.

As you order, please mark delivery and add the name Kristi Perl. All orders will be delivered to the school.