What's Happening at Immanuel?

 We thought you might be interested in how the faculty and staff spend their Christmas "break." Time with out-of-town family Recover from sickness Guest preaching Planning 2nd semester schedules Creating class materials Planning lessons Play organ for a number of special holiday services Compose music Plan Tour Choir schedules and program Prep for 2nd semester courses Entertaining company Plan/attend pre-marriage counseling sessions, engagement parties, and weddings Finish 1st semester grades, publish report cards, organize 2nd semester courses in Gradelink Write Spokesman  article and edit upcoming  Spokesman issue Continue work on professional development plan Meet and discuss CLC document Theses and Antitheses in the Role of Admonition (TARA) Not working or checking email unless necessary and spending downtime with family at home (smart staff member!) Completing construction projects Packing for trips and to move Out-of-town travel Flying to Florida/St. Louis/Arizona/Cali

Campus is ALWAYS a busy place but these last few weeks before the Christmas break are especially so. It begins with Finals Week during which all classes wrap up in a variety of ways such as cumulative final tests, semester projects, essays, etc. and special Fun Bells throughout the week. Beside studying, the students do some major cleaning of their lockers and dorm rooms. The Piano/Organ Recital was held last Sunday during which students demonstrated their improvement on the ivories over the semester. North and South Hall each has its own dorm Christmas Party. The Activities Committee will host the annual Christmas Party Thursday night. Beside games and food, the evening concludes with the traditional program of Christmas Readings by a male representative of each class interspersed with Christmas songs and hymns. The service ends with a Candle Lighting ceremony including the entire student body done during the singing of Silent Night and the Alma Mater . That service will begin this Th

The amazing group of parents, faculty, and staff who gave of their free time to perform for the students during the Formal dinner. What we didn't get was a photo of those working behind the scenes to prepare the food (Dave Rodebaugh), serve the food, do the dishes, and cleanup after. Kudos to all and thanks for your efforts!