Pig-In-The-Blanket Work Nights:

We will be making pigs in the school gym on October 28 and 29. Remember this year we will be making our fall and spring pigs at the same time so we are asking each family to sign up for a 4 hour shift so we can get this accomplished in the 2 nights. We will be using signup.com this year for you to choose the work shift that works best for you and your family.  The signup will take place in a few weeks, but just wanted to give you an idea of time and jobs that you will get to choose from. Each family will be required to work one shift.. Shifts will be Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29 starting at various times with the earliest beginning at 2:00. Other options will begin at 3:00 and staggering about every half hour. Jobs that the various shifts will cover will be dough rolling, pig making, heavy lifting, dishwashing, etc. These shifts will look very similar to last year. 

Each family will need to send at least one parent to work on your night, but both parents are welcome to come. If you are unable to work, you may ask another adult to work for you, a grandparent, friend, or co-worker. If you do not sign up for a shift, we will assign you a night and job. There is some heavy lifting so men are appreciated for that job.  

We allow students in 7th grade and older to come and help. They can not work in place of a parent, but they can come and work alongside a parent. If you know anyone else who is willing to help (friend or family), please invite them to come along. We also welcome any Associates (past OCCS parents, grandparents, or supporters of the school) to come and assist any of the nights.  

If you are interested in seeing the full process of making pig-in-the-blankets, you are welcome to come to both work nights. No supplies are needed this year to bring along. Everything will be provided. Plastic aprons and gloves will be available.

We look forward to these work nights and the community that is built while supporting Orange City Christian School. What a blessing to come together as a school family and provide this service to the community. If you are a mentor family, please take time to visit with your new family if they have any questions about the process of making pigs.

September 2024

Please join us in prayer for:

• Pre-School: Ms. Anna Zeutenhorst
• Administration: Mr. Jason Alons, Mrs. Diane Krommendyk, Mrs. Courtney Hellinga, Mrs. Lori Wassenaar, & Mrs. Kari Bousema
• Paras: Mrs. Elsa Kooiker & Mrs. Mariah Brown

August/September Theme: The Enemy

August/September Theme Song: “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” CH #732

August/September Theme Verse: Ephesians 6:10-12 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God,so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

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