Lent is a great time to pause and reflect on Jesus life and sacrifice for our sake.  Mid-week (Wednesday) Lenten services are offered by our association congregations.  We pray that you will attend one of the following:

Bethany : 10:00 am , 7:00 pm

Holy Cross:  10:00 am ; 7:00 pm

Mt. Calvary : 10:00 am , 7:30 pm

Puritas:  7:15 pm .

As we conclude Lutheran Schools Week we ask that you continue to pray for all Lutheran schools throughout the United States and especially for West Park Lutheran School , its parents, and staff.  In addition, please remember Heidi Walkush, our Speech Therapist as she confronts some personal challenges:

Mr. John Handley (Katie, 5) who was in the coronary care unit of the VA Hospital last week is now home and doing well.  We thank God for his recovery.

Continue to pray for Linda Ferros father, Mr. George Lambert who had surgery last week and is now recovering in a Columbus hospital; and Mr. Hink who is now home recuperating from the stroke he suffered.

   If you have any prayer requests, call the school office so that we can let our school families and friends know. 

   Today we say good-bye to Mrs. Sue Geye as afternoon clerk in the West Park Lutheran School office.  She is leaving to take another position as secretary in a local church.  We wish her Gods richest blessings in her new endeavor.

   Mrs. Ruth Miller will be filling the position until the end of the school year.

   Our sincere congratulations to Pastor Prok on the arrival of his newest grandchild.  Lauren Nichole Bender (daughter of Kendis and Dave) was born on Tuesday and weighed in at 7 lbs., 11 oz.  May our Lord bless this young family as they welcome their newest member!

   The staff of Ohio District meets for prayers and Bible Study during the workweek.  At this time they pray for the congregations, schools and individual workers in the district.  This week the West Park Lutheran School ministries and staff will be in their prayers.  Please remember the Ohio District in your prayers as they carry out the work of the Kingdom.

    Next Friday is Pizza Lunch Day.  Remember that this is not a full lunch.  We ask that you supplement your childs lunch with fruits, veggies and/or dessert.  Lunch money needs to be in no later than Tuesday, March 16^th.

   Hearts for Jesus Gleanors are attached.  These are in conjunction with our February chapel project.  We suggest that you put in a quarter a day for the rest of the Lenten season.  Send the completed gleanor with your childs name and room number on the back to your childs teacher on Maundy Thursday, April 9.  Or you may simply write a check for the total amount.  The money collected will be sent to Christ Lutheran Church of the Deaf right here in Cleveland .  If you have any questions, call the school office.

   Cheerleaders need to turn in their uniforms skirt and vest -  to Mrs. Vinson, no later than Thursday, March 25^th.  Cheerleaders, if you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Mrs. Vinson.

   Parents of 7^th and 8^th graders are encouraged to attend a meeting on Monday, at 7:00 PM at Mt. Calvary .  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the upcoming (really soon) trip to Washington , D.C.   This is the place to ask questions and express any concerns you may have.

1. Market Day forms are attached.  They are due back by next Friday, March 19.  Late calls and internet orders are due by noon on Tuesday, March 30.

2. Don't forget the Family Bowling event is this Sunday, March 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Parma Recreation 5721 Ridge Road , Parma , Ohio .

3. Our next PTL meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00 PM at Bethany English Lutheran Church .  We will have elections for our new officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  Please consider helping out in this manner.  It's a great experience!

4. The Spring Carnival is fast approaching.  Call Kris Kobella (433-7987) or Jennifer Valek (941-6090) if you can ask for donations at one of the following areas:

Kamms Corners;

Warren Village ;

Brookgate Shopping Center ;

Westwood Shopping Center ;

Fairview Shopping Center ;

Southland Shopping Center ;

Lorain Avenue ;

Puritas Avenue ;

Westgate Mall;

Great Northern Mall.

Donation letters are available in the school office if you need more.  Please make sure that when you receive a donation, you receive a business card and write on the back of the card what was donated and the value of the donated item.  We will be having one area for Children's Lucky Pick and one area for Adult Lucky Pick.  For each ten box tops and/or soup labels brought in on the day of the Carnival, one token will be given.  Each child may receive up to three tokens only.  We need to collect approximately 700-900 items for the Lucky Picks. 

Lets make this best Spring Carnival ever!

   The third grading period ends next Friday.  Report cards will be released to all students whose accounts are current.  This includes tuition, extended care, graduation fees, etc.  Notices were sent to those parents who have an account balance according to our records.  If you have any questions regarding your account, please call the school office.

   Attention, painters!  In connection with the renovation of Mt. Calvary for the 2004-2005 school year, a painting party will be held this Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM .  No supplies are needed only willing and able bodies.  Just show up.  No applications necessary! 

   Basketball has officially ended.  Softball and Track are next on the schedule.  Track meets are scheduled for some time in May.  The Softball Tournament is scheduled from Saturday, May 1^st.  As more details become available, well publish them in Page Twenty-three.

   The March chapel offerings will go to LOMO Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Ohio .  This is the ELCA organization that oversees the five Lutheran camps in Ohio :  Lutheran Memorial Camp (LMC), is in Fulton , about 30 miles north of Columbus .  LMC is where the 5^th and 6^th grades are going this month.  Camp Mowana is located in Mansfield and offers small and large group programs, sports and specialty camps.  (Mrs. Chamot worked there for four summers while she was in college.)  Camp Luther has family camp programs and overlooks Lake Erie in Conneaut.  Camp Frederick is near Youngstown and offers team building programs, servant events, adventure camps, rafting and caving.  LOMO Outreach is a mobile ministry; counselors travel to any church to do programs such as youth retreats or day camp.  All of the camps offer fantastic Christ-centered summer programs, as well as year-round retreats, for kids of all ages!  Your childrens chapel offering will go towards camperships which are camp scholarships that will enable children to attend summer camp. 

   For more information call 1-800-431-LOMO, or register online at www.lomocamps.org.  (You can receive a discount on summer registration if paid in full by April 1!)

Were still looking for sponsors for the April 24 Walk-A-Thon.  Sponsor sheets were attached to the last few Page Twenty-threes.  Additional sheets are available from your childs teacher.

Our goal is $5000.  There are other Cleveland Lutheran schools participating, so lets get out there early.  We need lots of volunteers to help with the snacks (water, fruit, granola bars, etc.) for the walk.  If you know of someone who may have a connection to a snack food supply and would be willing to donate some items, call the school office. 

We are aware  of an upright Regina steam carpet cleaner with all attachments is for sale for $35.00.  Condition?  Like new only used three times.  If interested call Pat at 251-9913 after noon .

   A limited supply of yearbook order forms are available in the school office. 

   If you own a business or know someone who would like to advertise a business, contact the office about current prices.

   Below are the Sunday worship times for our association congregations:

Bethany English Lutheran Church

15460 Triskett Road

8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Worship

9:45 A.M. Christian Ed. Hour

Pastor Robert Ferro (941-7880)

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

4260 Rocky River Drive

8:00 & 10:45 A.M. Worship

9:15 A.M. Christian Ed. Hour

Pastor Myron Prok (252-2348)

Pastor James Herbolsheimer

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

12826 Lorain Avenue

10:30 A.M. Worship

9:00 A.M. Christian Ed. Hour

Pastor Matt Williams   (671-2099)

Puritas Lutheran Church

13812 Bellaire Road

10:00 A.M. Worship

8:45 A.M. Christian Ed. Hour

Pastor Karin Himstedt  (251-6722)

RECYCLE CORNER:

   The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District has provided recycling drop-off locations in the city of Cleveland where residents can take their household recyclables.  We will try to feature at least one location each week. 

   Mixed household paper can be placed in the recycling bins at Gunning Recreation Center , 4391 West 168 St.  This includes newspaper, magazines, catalogs, office and school papers.

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