Sheldon Christian

SCRIP: Order Dates Pick-up Dates

Monday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 8

Monday, Feb 12 Thursday, Feb. 15

Unity

·  Full time Job Opportunity: We are thankful for the 36 years of Bible instruction that Larry Wielenga has given to Unity Christian! He is retiring at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. As a result of this retirement, we are beginning the search for a replacement:
Unity Christian High School is seeking to hire a full time Bible Instructor and Spiritual Life Coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year. Duties to include a blend of teaching Bible courses and leading the growth of the spiritual culture of Unity. The candidate must have either a degree in secondary education or a ministry degree. To learn more about this position and how to apply, contact Wayne Dykstra, Head of School, r at 712-737-4114.

·  Unity Christian High School is seeking to hire a full time Special Education instructor for the 2018-2019 school year. The hired candidate will join a full-time Special Education coordinator in serving the needs of thriving academic support program that serves 70-80 students. Applicants must have a BA in education, preferably in Special Education, or be willing to pursue a Special Education endorsement (18 credits). To receive an application packet and a detailed position description contact Mr. Wayne Dykstra at or by calling 712-737-4114.

Western

·  Western Christian is seeking part-time custodial/cleaning help. We have need of someone to work approximately six hours per day from Monday through Friday. Work can be completed in the early mornings or after school/evenings. It can also be divided between two or more persons. If you have any interest, please contact Dan Barkel, principal, at 439-1013 or send an e-mail to: .

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The St. Paul Lutheran Pancake & Sausage Supper will be on Monday, February 5 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon. A free will offering will be taken with all the proceeds going to the Arlyn Holtrop family. Please join us and bring a friend for our annual Pancake Supper!

Love INC is excited to announce our planto offer aparenting class in Spanishbeginningin April!To make this class possible, we are looking for bilingual volunteers to translate for our staff. One-time volunteers and those interested in serving weeklyare encouraged to consider this opportunity.Please contact Jenna at Love INC at 712-324-9707 or for more information!

Help Needed for Mom to Mom: If you love children and are getting cabin fever we have the answer. Mom to mom is a non-denominational women’s bible study group that is in need of child care providers, for infants through 5 years old. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. February– May at the Sheldon United Methodist Church. If you have questions, please contact the church office at 712-324-4894.

Moms In Prayer: Would you be willing to share an hour of prayer together with other women from the Sheldon area that desire to pray for our schools, teachers, staff, and students? Currently a group meets every Thursday to pray. If youwould like more information, want to be part of a group, or desire to gather a group to pray, please contact Amy Scheaffer at 605-929-5791 or . More information can also be found at momsinprayer.org.

From Inspiration Hills:

·  4th-6th Grade Winter Retreat: February 16th-17th

You will be staying at Inspiration Hills Bunk Rooms in the Main Lodge for an exciting weekend of winter fun, reconnecting with friends, great food, making new friends, & building your faith! Early Bird Registration is $70 (by February 9th); late registration is $80. Go to www.inspirationhills.org to download registration forms.

Parents, looking to stay at Inspiration Hills while your child is at the Winter Retreat? Sign up 4 kids & get a Private Room & meals for $55/adult! Regular price is $110/adult. Parents, call in to register for your room: 712-986-5193. RSVP by February 9th.

·  Registion for Summer Camps opened on February 1st! Camp brochures are on display by the Community Connections table to pick up.

The Esther School in Zambia, Africa, has multiple job openings for: Country Director and Teachers. These fundamental positions are integral to the school’s mission to connect with the local Zambian children, families, and community. You can view the job descriptions at https://www.estherschool.org/get-involved/#opportunities. For questions and inquiries, contact Jill Postma, Executive Director,at . Ideally, the chosen applicants should be available to begin service in August 2018.

The Hull Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Ben Glenn, The Chalk Guy, to Hull on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Western Christian Events Center. Ben Glenn has been a full-time speaker since 1995, sharing with church groups, students and teachers all over the world. His story of growing up with Learning Disabilities and ADHD, as well as his amazing live art demonstration that he performs as part of his presentation, combine into a powerful as well as entertaining program. He is the author of "Simply Special: Learning to Love Your ADHD" and the founder of the Chalkguy LEGO drive. He, his wife and 2 daughters live in Indianapolis. For more information on Ben’s ministry, visit his website: www.simplybenglenn.com. Tickets can be purchased for $5 per person at the Hull Branches of American State Bank or Iowa State Bank.