In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 4:18
I don’t know about you, but when I read this passage, what stands out to me is, “in everything give thanks”. It is easy to gloss over this part, because to really apply it — is tough! And then it goes on to say “this is God’s will for us”. Hmm. According to this passage there is not a season of life that we should not be thankful for…good, bad, sad... This is definitely a scripture to chew on and consider as we prepare our hearts for the Thanksgiving season.
Listed below are quotes from SOF staff, dancers and parents.
Thanksgiving Thoughts…..The question was, “What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving?”
“I think about and am thankful for the time with family….I also think about the great deals we want to get on black Friday!” Becky Simmons, staff
“Colored leaves, family, turkey, and time with cousins.” Sarah Huffman, dancer
“Sharing with my friends.” Lily Ayer, dancer
“Food, family, the color orange...I am thankful for my family.” Zara Rainey, dancer
“Watching the Macy’s Day Parade and getting together with family.” Hannah Grogan, dancer
“We give thanks to God.” Grace Belisle, dancer
“We go to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving.” Erin McCrary, dancer
Christmas at Steps of Faith
December 12– 17th
Listed below are the class assignments for the Christmas performances at SOF Dance Studio. Please note some classes are NOT performing. Instead of doing one show each day we have some days having two shows depending on the number of dancers and expected family members. This plan will hopefully help with crowd control. After each show there will be a small reception. Please be sure to sign up to bring goodies for your dancer’s reception. (Sign up sheets will be on bulletin board in lobby Nov 1st.)
Classes not performing: Open Modern, Adult tap, Fri Contemporary, Int Teen Ballet, Ms. Julie’s tap: Thurs 545 & Thurs 715
Monday, December 12th 6pm Show:
Monday 130 BT, Monday 300 BT , Monday 330 BT , Monday 530 PB
Monday, December 12th 7:30pm Show:
Beg Musical Theatre , Monday 615 Tap, Wed KC , Wed 715 JT,
Wed 730 HH ,Wed 630 BT
Tuesday, December 13th 6pm Show:
Tuesday 330 PB , Tuesday Karina’s Class , Tuesday 330 HH , Tuesday 415 BP
Tuesday, December 13th 7:30pm Show:
Tuesday 430 HH , Tuesday 700 Contemporary , Tuesday 600 BP
Wednesday, December 14th 6pm Show:
Wed 300 BT , Wed 300 BT , Wed 400 BTJ , Wed 630 PB
Thursday, December 15th 6pm Show:
Thurs 400 JT , Thurs 500 Int Tap , Thurs 545 Beg Tap , Ballet 2, Beg Teen Ballet
Saturday, December 17th 9:30am Show:
Thursday 330 BT , Sat 915 PB , Sat 10 MNM , Sat 1030 BT
Saturday, December 17th 11:00am Show:
Tues 1100 MNM, Tues 1130 PB, Thurs 1015 PB , Thurs 1100 BT, Fri 500 HH
The Nativity
Our Steps of Faith Dance Company teachers and dancers are putting in so much time in rehearsal and preparation for their production of The Nativity. Performance time will be here before we know it. Mark your calendar!!
Show Dates/Times:
Sat., December 17: 2pm & 7pm, Sun., December 18: 3pm
TICKETS: Remember that the Grand Theatre has implemented a new policy that requires all tickets to be sold through their office. The charge for this service is $3 per ticket. Tickets will go on sale November 7th. To purchase tickets you can order over the phone with a credit card or go to the theatre office. Grand Theatre: 770-386-7343
Office hours for the Grand Theatre are Monday—Friday 8am –5pm. (The office is closed for lunch daily from 11-12.) Prices are $13 for advanced tickets and $15 at the door. Group rate is $11 for groups of 10 or more per show.
ARCHANGELS: If you or your business is interested in becoming an underwriter, let us know. (SOF Dance Co. is 501C, so your donations are tax deductible.) Your name will be listed in the program as Sponsors. Prayerfully consider a donation if God gives you the means. All proceeds of the show (after covering the costs) will go to support our dance company’s mission work in the years to come.
NATIVITY PROGRAMS We will be selling ads for our Nativity program starting Nov. 1st. Prices are: $25 eighth page, $50 quarter page, $150 half page, $250 for the back cover. This is an opportunity for you to share a special message (w/ a photo )with your dancer. See office for copies of last year’s program or underwriter forms.
Steps of Faith Dance Company FUNdraisers
2012 Calendars are available in LIMITED quantities in late November. $20 each. We expect to be sold out by Christmas! If you want one, preorder yours now!!! See the beautiful example in the lobby. GORGEOUS Pictures were taken by Louis Tonsmeire of our pretty Company girls at his studio and around Cartersville!!
All proceeds benefit Steps of Faith Dance Company and their missions!
We appreciate your support!!
Great gift ideas…Each year around this time Steps of Faith offers personalized, embroidered dance bags ! These make great gifts for dancers of all sizes. Order by Saturday, November 19th and they will be back by Friday, December 16th...just in time for Christmas!
** Extra Large Navy Sport bag w/ shoe pocket, with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($48)
** Large Navy Duffle bag with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($38)
** Small Pink Nylon backpack, perfect for young dancer’s, with ballet shoes, “Steps of Faith”, and dancer’s name ($18)
See order forms in lobby. Price includes 7% sales tax . Make checks payable to SOF.
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
Dates to Remember…
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
(Monday classes are the only classes that week.)
Dec. 1 Cartersville Christmas Parade
Dec. 12—17 In Studio Performances @ SOF
Dec. 17/18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 19— Jan. 1 Christmas Holidays (no classes)
Looking Ahead….
April 2-6 Spring Break
April 28 Company Spring Performance
May 14 Spring Concert
Toys For Tots
The Toys for Tots program is right around the corner! Companies are beginning to donate small stocking stuffers — last year Steps of Faith stuffed over 1000 stockings. This year, we will probably stuff 1500 stockings!! I will post volunteer signup sheets on the bulletin board prior to the needed days (probably Saturdays in Nov and early Dec). All ages are needed. Thanks in advance for your help. Nancy Miller
Registration Open Now for New Students to Begin in January
November 1st we will begin registering for students to start in January. New registration will continue through Saturday, January 21st. If you have friends who want to join us for the Spring Concert, this is the time for them to reserve their spot. SPACE IS LIMITED! Remember they are welcome to come visit us before registering. Have them call the office to take a tour or try a class for FREE! Our schedule is posted in the lobby and online: www.steps-of-faith.com.
We are thankful for every family that makes up Steps of Faith!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
October Newsletter
Christmas Performances at
Steps of Faith: Dec. 12-17
Mark your calendar! Our Christmas performances will be the week of December 12-17th at Steps of Faith in our “Big” Room. After each performance we will have a small reception in the lobby. This is for all classes NOT participating in the Nativity (more on that below). We will not have normally scheduled classes that week.
You and your family are invited to come and watch a short performance by your dancer in the Studio Theatre, and then be part of a small reception! These performances are scheduled as below to allow working parents to come. Please note that space will still be at a premium, so please limit your number of guests. (Our Spring Concert is when you want to invite everyone!) Due to spacing constraints we will have more than one concert on show days. The exact times of your performance will be posted November 1st.
Christmas Performances:
Monday, Dec. 12 All Monday classes (Note: Both Ballet I classes are in The Nativity.)
Tuesday, Dec. 13 Tuesday afternoon classes
Wednesday, Dec. 14 All Wednesday classes (Note: Adv Mus Theatre not performing)
Thursday, Dec. 15 Thursday afternoon classes (Note: Thurs 3:30 BT performs on Sat)
Saturday, Dec. 17 Tuesday & Thursday morning classes, Thurs 330 BT, Fri HipHop, & Sat classes
Because the concerts are right around the corner, we do ask that you have your correct class leotard as soon as possible. (No later than performance day.) We want everyone to look uniform for all the candid picture taking you all will be doing!!!
The Nativity at The Grand Theatre
December 17 &18
Plan to join us! As Steps of Faith Dance Company presents: The Nativity, December 17 & 18th at The Grand Theatre. Both Ballet I classes (Mon 4 & Mon 7) will be participating in The Nativity and will not have the in-studio performances, due to their involvement in the Nativity that week. These classes will have several dress rehearsals at the Grand between Monday Dec. 12 and Friday Dec. 16. We will have dress rehearsal times for you by the first of November. Because they will not have an “in studio” performance and reception, Ballet I dancers in The Nativity will be invited to the Cast Party after the Sunday show. Look for more details on how to purchase tickets.
Thank you all for your participation and dedication to our studio and ministry here. We appreciate all of you! Please contact me or Ms. Tonya with any questions…. sof@bellsouth.net or 770-606-0506.
Yard Work Day
At
Steps of FaithYou have probably noticed that the drought has claimed many of our plants. That is why we have planned a day to work on our landscape. And we need many hands to help us out! Our Yard Day will be Saturday, October 22. Mark your calendar!! Some of our goals for the day are: replace plants, do some transplanting, mulch, tie down our trees, and pull weeds. Not only do we need volunteers, but we also need yard tools, too. Please bring rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, & etc. We want to buy our mulch in bulk from a landscape supply. If you own a truck and would be willing to pick up mulch for us, please let Ms. Tonya know. The Volunteer Sign Up Sheet will be posted on bulletin board in the lobby. As I am typing this, I remember all the families that helped us plant trees & lay sod last year. We could not have done it with out everyone of you helping. Thank you in advance!!!
Dates to Remember...Oct. 1 Tuition Due
Oct. 22 SOF Yard Work Day
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays (Monday classes only that week)
Dec. 1 Christmas Parade
Dec. 12-17 SOF Christmas Performances
Dec. 17/18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre (Sat/Sun)
Dec 19– Jan. 1st
Christmas Break
Looking Ahead...
April 2-6 Spring Break
May 12 Spring Concert
T-shirt, everyone? By now all SOF dancers should have received their tee shirts. If you have not gotten your shirt let Ms. Tonya know ASAP. Extras will be on sale Oct. 15th for $10 each!!
Have you ever been cold and not have a coat to keep you warm?Most of us have never been in that situation. Matter of fact, a lot of us probably have a couple of coats in our closet. But, there are many in our midst that do not have a coat or blanket to keep them warm in the cold months. Freedom Worship Center of Cassville is teaming up with many other organizations (SOF included) in the Cartersville Community for a coat and blanket drive. You will notice a box in the lobby to collect new or gently used coats and blankets. We are collecting coats for every member of the family so, all sizes are needed for children, men and women. These coats and blankets will be passed out the day before Thanksgiving at the old Cartersville Civic Center. Along with the coat and blanket drive, they will also be serving Thanksgiving dinner. If you could check your closet, or if you want to purchase a coat to donate, please put it in our box. I know the person who will wear that coat this winter will thank God for your effort. Pray that we will be able to donate many coats & blankets to the cold of Bartow County!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!To everyone who helped in any way with our first ever Fall Festival. And to Miss Mary for all your time organizing and promoting this SOF event...Thank you! We appreciate you!
And of course to all the volunteers, YOU are the best! Steps of Faith is who she is because of all the AWESOME volunteers God has blessed her with!
TOYS FOR TOTS and SOF:We are excited to announce our fall – winter “mission” in Cartersville. As most of you know, Steps of Faith has been to Norway, New York, and more recently, Trinidad spreading God’s word through dance and hand’s on mission work. Going abroad is important, but it is also important to spread our good work locally. This year, we are going to work with the Toys for Tots Program, which collects new and unwrapped toys during mid October to December time frame. Volunteer opportunities abound to collect, sort, and distribute the toys to needy families in Bartow County. If you cannot volunteer, you can bring in an unwrapped toy for a child (age 0 – 18 yrs) and place in the designated box in the studio. Sign-up sheets for volunteers will be posted later. Any questions, please contact Nancy Miller at nemiller@mindspring.com Thanks in advance!!!
Links to mark on your computer:www.steps-of-faith.com for general info and photos
www.sofstudents.blogspot.com for monthly updates (and in between for all students of the studio)
www.sofcompany.blogspot.com for weekly updates for company members)
We also have facebook pages for the studio and the company!!!!
Steps of Faith: Dec. 12-17
Mark your calendar! Our Christmas performances will be the week of December 12-17th at Steps of Faith in our “Big” Room. After each performance we will have a small reception in the lobby. This is for all classes NOT participating in the Nativity (more on that below). We will not have normally scheduled classes that week.
You and your family are invited to come and watch a short performance by your dancer in the Studio Theatre, and then be part of a small reception! These performances are scheduled as below to allow working parents to come. Please note that space will still be at a premium, so please limit your number of guests. (Our Spring Concert is when you want to invite everyone!) Due to spacing constraints we will have more than one concert on show days. The exact times of your performance will be posted November 1st.
Christmas Performances:
Monday, Dec. 12 All Monday classes (Note: Both Ballet I classes are in The Nativity.)
Tuesday, Dec. 13 Tuesday afternoon classes
Wednesday, Dec. 14 All Wednesday classes (Note: Adv Mus Theatre not performing)
Thursday, Dec. 15 Thursday afternoon classes (Note: Thurs 3:30 BT performs on Sat)
Saturday, Dec. 17 Tuesday & Thursday morning classes, Thurs 330 BT, Fri HipHop, & Sat classes
Because the concerts are right around the corner, we do ask that you have your correct class leotard as soon as possible. (No later than performance day.) We want everyone to look uniform for all the candid picture taking you all will be doing!!!
The Nativity at The Grand Theatre
December 17 &18
Plan to join us! As Steps of Faith Dance Company presents: The Nativity, December 17 & 18th at The Grand Theatre. Both Ballet I classes (Mon 4 & Mon 7) will be participating in The Nativity and will not have the in-studio performances, due to their involvement in the Nativity that week. These classes will have several dress rehearsals at the Grand between Monday Dec. 12 and Friday Dec. 16. We will have dress rehearsal times for you by the first of November. Because they will not have an “in studio” performance and reception, Ballet I dancers in The Nativity will be invited to the Cast Party after the Sunday show. Look for more details on how to purchase tickets.
Thank you all for your participation and dedication to our studio and ministry here. We appreciate all of you! Please contact me or Ms. Tonya with any questions…. sof@bellsouth.net or 770-606-0506.
Yard Work Day
At
Steps of FaithYou have probably noticed that the drought has claimed many of our plants. That is why we have planned a day to work on our landscape. And we need many hands to help us out! Our Yard Day will be Saturday, October 22. Mark your calendar!! Some of our goals for the day are: replace plants, do some transplanting, mulch, tie down our trees, and pull weeds. Not only do we need volunteers, but we also need yard tools, too. Please bring rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, & etc. We want to buy our mulch in bulk from a landscape supply. If you own a truck and would be willing to pick up mulch for us, please let Ms. Tonya know. The Volunteer Sign Up Sheet will be posted on bulletin board in the lobby. As I am typing this, I remember all the families that helped us plant trees & lay sod last year. We could not have done it with out everyone of you helping. Thank you in advance!!!
Dates to Remember...Oct. 1 Tuition Due
Oct. 22 SOF Yard Work Day
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays (Monday classes only that week)
Dec. 1 Christmas Parade
Dec. 12-17 SOF Christmas Performances
Dec. 17/18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre (Sat/Sun)
Dec 19– Jan. 1st
Christmas Break
Looking Ahead...
April 2-6 Spring Break
May 12 Spring Concert
T-shirt, everyone? By now all SOF dancers should have received their tee shirts. If you have not gotten your shirt let Ms. Tonya know ASAP. Extras will be on sale Oct. 15th for $10 each!!
Have you ever been cold and not have a coat to keep you warm?Most of us have never been in that situation. Matter of fact, a lot of us probably have a couple of coats in our closet. But, there are many in our midst that do not have a coat or blanket to keep them warm in the cold months. Freedom Worship Center of Cassville is teaming up with many other organizations (SOF included) in the Cartersville Community for a coat and blanket drive. You will notice a box in the lobby to collect new or gently used coats and blankets. We are collecting coats for every member of the family so, all sizes are needed for children, men and women. These coats and blankets will be passed out the day before Thanksgiving at the old Cartersville Civic Center. Along with the coat and blanket drive, they will also be serving Thanksgiving dinner. If you could check your closet, or if you want to purchase a coat to donate, please put it in our box. I know the person who will wear that coat this winter will thank God for your effort. Pray that we will be able to donate many coats & blankets to the cold of Bartow County!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!To everyone who helped in any way with our first ever Fall Festival. And to Miss Mary for all your time organizing and promoting this SOF event...Thank you! We appreciate you!
And of course to all the volunteers, YOU are the best! Steps of Faith is who she is because of all the AWESOME volunteers God has blessed her with!
TOYS FOR TOTS and SOF:We are excited to announce our fall – winter “mission” in Cartersville. As most of you know, Steps of Faith has been to Norway, New York, and more recently, Trinidad spreading God’s word through dance and hand’s on mission work. Going abroad is important, but it is also important to spread our good work locally. This year, we are going to work with the Toys for Tots Program, which collects new and unwrapped toys during mid October to December time frame. Volunteer opportunities abound to collect, sort, and distribute the toys to needy families in Bartow County. If you cannot volunteer, you can bring in an unwrapped toy for a child (age 0 – 18 yrs) and place in the designated box in the studio. Sign-up sheets for volunteers will be posted later. Any questions, please contact Nancy Miller at nemiller@mindspring.com Thanks in advance!!!
Links to mark on your computer:www.steps-of-faith.com for general info and photos
www.sofstudents.blogspot.com for monthly updates (and in between for all students of the studio)
www.sofcompany.blogspot.com for weekly updates for company members)
We also have facebook pages for the studio and the company!!!!
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