May 16, 2008

VOL 33, NO. 18

Dear Parents and Supporters,

In Revelation 1 the apostle John said that upon seeing Jesus he “fell at His feet as though dead.”  Do you live for a Jesus that causes you to fall to your knees in worship and that opens your mouth in confession of who He is?  Our vision of Jesus ought to shape our thoughts, our attitudes, our treatment of others, and our entire lifestyle.  God said in Isaiah 45:23, “By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear.”  If we can just grasp the meaning of whom Jesus is and what He did as Paul shares in Philippians 2:5-11, it will influence every area of our lives as we live them out for God.  Meditate on this familiar passage; make it part of who you are and it will make your knees bow and your tongue confess that Jesus is indeed our Savior King!  “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.  And being found in appearance as a man he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!  Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father.”  How does your vision of Jesus influence your life?

Sincerely,

Larry J. Crossgrove

Principal

CALENDAR:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to everyone who helped with, attended, and donated to the "Ryan & Friends" fundraiser on May 10th. Over $10,000.00 was raised that evening to help with the operation of GMS. Thanks especially to Phyllis Van Kampen for doing the publicity of the event and to Loretta Schrock for heading up the concessions. Thanks also to the two singing groups "Enlighten" and "Precious Memories" as they lead us in worship with their singing. The evening was a huge success and everyone that attended had a great evening of laughter and inspiration.

Celebration of Music Concert: The band students in grades 5-12 and choir students in 6-12 will present the year end "Celebration of Music" on Thursday evening at 7:00. Come enjoy an evening of music as we celebrate the talents and gifts our students have developed this year. The evening will include different ensembles, some guests to the GMS stage, senior tributes, and a meaningful ending to our concert season. An offering will be received for the Music Boosters Fund.

Senate Work Day: If you hired a student on student work day, please remember to send in your donation to GMS before the last day of school.

Awards assemblies on Friday, May 30, are open to parents, grandparents and others interested in the accomplishments of our students this school year. See schedule on the calendar of events on the back of this Parent Page.

Race for Education: We are pleased to announce that as of today we have received $34,089.50. We are grateful for each contribution we have received for this fund raising event.

Lost and Found: Items in our “lost and found but not claimed” cabinet that have not been claimed by the last day of school will be sold at the White Elephant booth during the Spring Festival or given to a local charity.

LUNCH MENU:

Students may choose the main entreé or a meal salad