Tomorrow is "Faith in Focus Day" – Wear glasses, sunglasses, or something with an eye theme to symbolize looking to Jesus.
Special K-8 Event: Skating Party at the York Skating Rink - Wear or bring good, thick socks for the skates!
📖 DEVOTION
Jesus is our Savior, our example and the source of our strength. By focusing on Him, we are reminded of His sacrifice, His love and His teachings. In all aspects of life, we are called to follow Christ, who has completed our faith and remains with us to guide and sustain us.
🙏 PRAYER Lord Jesus, help us keep You at the center of our lives. May we look to You for guidance and strength in all things, remembering Your love and sacrifice for us. Amen.
#NLSW2025 #TeamEF #FaithInFocus
Tomorrow is “Leave It Behind” Day – Wear mismatched or inside-out or backwards clothing to represent shedding distractions and focusing on faith.
📖 DEVOTION
In this verse, we are encouraged to recognize and remove anything that obstructs our relationship with God. Sin, distractions and doubt are all weights that we must lay aside. By confessing our sins, seeking God’s guidance, and remaining rooted in His Word,
we become better equipped to grow in faith and live as His disciples.
🙏PRAYER
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the faith You have given us. Help us to recognize and lay aside all that hinders us from following You faithfully. Guide us as we seek to live according to Your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
#NLSW2025 #TeamEF #LeaveItBehind
🎉 Meet Samantha “Sam” Cook, our 7th Grade student teacher at Emmanuel-Faith! 🍎
📚 Sam is a senior Elementary Education major at York University, but her journey to teaching took a unique path. She originally studied geology 🏔️ at Colorado State University; but during the pandemic, she worked as a middle school paraprofessional and discovered her true passion—teaching! Feeling God’s call back to Nebraska, she transferred to York University, where she found a welcoming and close-knit community.
Sam is endorsed K-8 but has a special love for middle schoolers. She enjoys their quirky personalities, their growing independence, and their ability to be both deep thinkers and silly at the same time. She has already shared plenty of laughs with her seventh graders and is encouraged by their joy and compassion.
Her faith is a big part of her journey! ✝️ Isaiah 6:8 reminds her to follow wherever God calls, and Luke 12:24-28 reassures her of His constant care and provision.
Join us in giving Sam a warm welcome as she shares her love of learning and faith with our students! 🍎✨ #TeamEF #FutureTeacher
Reading letters from national parks, sharing book reports, and playing a little giant Jenga- lots of learning and fun in 5th Grade! #TeamEF
You are invited to the PTL Movie Night on Friday, January 31st at 7:00 pm in the Emmanuel-Faith gym!!! Please RSVP by Friday, Jan. 24th, so we can plan for the right amount of treats 😃: https://forms.gle/TMRNUeT3nbmiu1iP6
Congratulations to our Middle School students who earned a place on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for 2nd quarter. Keep up the hard work! #TeamEF
Reminder - since it's a short week - that today is Wednesday and we dismiss at 2pm! Thank you!
The youth from St. John's Lutheran Church are getting ready for the heART in the afternoon event on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This is an “everyone is absolutely welcome heART ♥️-filled event.” Come and enjoy an amazing speaker, rural artist Carrie Johnson, who traveled to Paris as a teenager all by herself to sharpen her artistic talents. God is using those talents in some incredible ways.
So please come and enjoy some yummy desserts, inspiring stories, and beautiful art. 🖼️
Event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/heart-in-the-afternoon/595695726529896/
Hungry? Head to Arby’s today from 4-8 pm! 20% of what you spend will be donated to our school—it's an easy (and tasty) way to make a difference!
Beautiful music filling the church this morning 🎶🎵🎶 Thanks to Miss Kim and the Junior Choir for making a joyful noise!!! #TeamEF
🚀🔬 The 2025 Science Expo is coming! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 25! Students who participate every year (K-5th) will earn special recognition.
Check your email for details or scan the QR code to learn more! 🧪✨ #ScienceExpo #STEM
🚨 VIP drop-off! Jordan arrived at school in style this morning, riding in a police car! 👮♂️ His family won the "Ride to School in a Police Car" silent auction item at our Believe fundraiser—what an unforgettable way to start the day! A huge thank you to our local police department and Officer Dallas for making this experience special! 👏 Jordan had a blast, and we love seeing our community come together to support our school. 🚔💙 🚔 #BelieveInOurFuture #VIPArrival #CommunitySupport
Help support York TeamMates on Friday, Jan 24 at the York basketball games! 🎯 One lucky duck wins $50! Ducks sold at the game—don’t miss out! 🏀🐥 #ChuckADuck #YorkTeamMates
Mr. Bentley even handled grading papers, sharpening pencils, and stuffing Friday folders—hard work for a kindergarten teacher! 👨🏫👏 What a fun experience for him & the class. Thank you to his family for supporting our school through the auction! #BelieveInOurFuture
Kindergarten had a very special teacher last week -Mr. Bentley! 🍎✏️ His family won the "Teacher of the Day" silent auction item at our Believe fundraiser, and he took his job seriously! From leading calendar time to running stations, he did it all! #BelieveInOurFuture
Huge thanks to the DeLay family for winning the 'Class Runza Party' at our Believe fundraiser & sharing it with 2nd grade on Wednesday! 🍔 The kids enjoyed a delicious meal and a DQ Ice Cream Cake to top it off! 🎂 Such a fun way to support our school! #BelieveInOurFuture
Wendy's Night Alert! Dine at Wendy's in York from 5-8 pm, and 10% of what you spend comes to our school. Thanks for your support!
We are very blessed and thankful to have Mr. Staehr serving at #TeamEF 🎉 Congratulations on 30 years of ministry!!! We hope you had a great day celebrating with current and former students, colleagues, and church members!
The student leadership team needs your help! Vote for the best Gingerbread Design! We will announce the winner we come back to school in January! Vote: 🗳️ ➡️ https://forms.gle/HwksbCot4AQR6zSV8
Christmas Break is almost here! 🎄✨ No school from Friday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Jan. 3. We'll see everyone back on Monday, Jan. 6. Wishing you a joyful and blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🎁❄️ #TeamEF
