1,500 attend ‘The Song of Christmas’ at The Morrison Center
The Christmas program at The Ambrose School is always cause for excitement. This year was especially exciting as we were honored to be able to perform at the best musical venue in town – The Morrison Center on the campus of Boise State University. The Morrison Center is consistently rated as one of the top venues in the country and is known for its amazing acoustics and great views of the performance, no matter where you are sitting. The Morrison Center also provides grants to help bring a variety of performances to their stage. So when we became recipients of one of these generous grants, our music teachers and students stepped up their already excellent performances a notch or two. The result was an outstanding performance by 300+ Ambrose students of song, narration, chimes, and orchestra. Our hope is that we were able to help the Treasure Valley remember the true meaning of Christmas and give glory to the ‘Song of Christmas’ – our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Soli Deo Gloria. Facebook photo album by Val MacMahon Photo collection by Paul Cushing Enjoy ‘The Song of Christmas’ by tuning in for one of the five broadcasts coming up Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Channel 7.1 and 7.2. KTVB/KTFT (Channel 7.1) December 24th 10:35 pm – 11:35 pm December 25th 6:00 am – 7:00 am KTVB 24/7 (Channel 7.2 or cable channel 13) December 25th 5:00 am – 6:00 am December 25th 7:00 am – 8:00 am December 25th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm You are also invited to watch the program online. It is currently being edited, but will be available to watch soon. Check our Media Library page often as we add videos on a regular basis. DVDs of the Christmas Program will also be available. Stop by the school office to place your order. $5 each.
Watch the Christmas Program on Channel 7 Christmas Eve & Day
Enjoy ‘The Song of Christmas’ by tuning in for one of the five broadcasts coming up Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Channel 7.1 and 7.2. KTVB/KTFT (Channel 7.1) December 24th 10:35 pm – 11:35 pm December 25th 6:00 am – 7:00 am KTVB 24/7 (Channel 7.2 or cable channel 13) December 25th 5:00 am – 6:00 am December 25th 7:00 am – 8:00 am December 25th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm You are also invited to watch the program online. It is currently being edited, but will be available to watch soon. Check our Media Library page often as we add videos on a regular basis. DVDs of the Christmas Program will also be available. Stop by the school office to place your order. $5 each.
All Ambrose alumni are invited! Join us for the Alumni Lunch December 23rd
The Annual Ambrose Alumni Lunch is December 23rd at Ambrose at 11:30 am. Every year, we look forward to reuniting our Ambrose graduates and finding out what road the Lord has led them down since graduation. It is a wonderful time of reconnecting and reminiscing. Our sincere wish is that our alumni always feel welcome and know that they will forever be a part of the Ambrose family. This year marks 10 years since our first Ambrose graduates were handed their diplomas, and we are hoping to see some of our earliest graduates at the lunch. The lunch is free to all alumni. 11:30 am Doors open 12:00 pm Catered lunch Following lunch, several opportunities for fellowship will be offered. Alumni, please RSVP to office@theambroseschool.org. For questions, call Davies Owens at (208)323-3888 or KC Thowless (208) 284-0840 or thowlessk@gmail.com. We’re looking forward to seeing you again!
INSIGHTS: Bold Showmanship and Humble Worship; Two More Distinctives of The Ambrose School
Insights articles, written by Ambrose teachers and administrators, explore the many ways we are purposeful in achieving our goal of “graduating young men and women who possess the qualities of a deep and reasoned faith, a heartfelt moral compass, a strong command of language, are well-read, well-rounded, and appreciate beauty.” Bold Showmanship and Humble Worship; Two More Distinctives of The Ambrose School by Carl Warmouth Dean of the Grammar School On December 11th, students will take to the stage for what will arguably be The Ambrose School’s highest level music and drama production to date: The Song of Christmas at the Morrison Center in Boise. From the venue, to the orchestra and choir performances, to the Greek theatre motif of call and chorus, to the technical aspects of television production, this year’s Christmas concert promises to be an incredible event. Lighting, beautiful clothing, carefully planned movements on and off the stage, video recording, editing and broadcasting – it’s amazing to think that these are our children pulling this off! And we make no apologies for expecting excellence from our students and staff, and for a night to celebrate Truth, Goodness and Beauty in a highly visible and complex way. But, “…as it is written, ‘Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.’” (1 Corinthians 1:31) We know from God’s word that “This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.’” (1 Timothy 1:15) In the same way that each family experiences both “the hustle and bustle” of Christmas (shopping, cooking, parties, and events) and the quiet reflection of the birth of our savior, so we at Ambrose celebrate Christmas with both performance and quiet worship. As Temperance balances Fortitude, so must our hectic lives be tempered with being still before the Lord. This year, right on the heels of the Christmas program, we invite you to join us for a joint Grammar School/Upper School Exordium of Lessons and Carols on December 16th at 8:00 AM. This exordium is adapted from a traditional Christian worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is the story of the fall of man, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus told through a series of Bible readings and songs. Following in this beautiful tradition, we have adapted this service for use at our school. The tone of this service will be one of quiet and worshipful reverence as we meditate on God’s plan of salvation at this most glorious time of year. Please mark your calendar and plan to join with us at 8:00 am on December 16th. The original service, Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols dates back to 1880 when the Bishop of Truro, Edward Benson, formalized a service of nine readings from Genesis, the books of the Prophets, and the Gospels along with accompanying hymns. Benson would later become the Archbishop of Canterbury. Since that time, the original liturgy has been adapted for use by many churches of various denominations worldwide. The longest running and most popularly known version has been held at King’s College, Cambridge, UK, since Christmas Eve, 1918. The King’s College Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has been broadcast annually by the BBC since 1928, except for a brief hiatus during the 1930’s.
The Ambrose School presents: Romeo & Juliet
The Ambrose School High School Drama Team is proud to present Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. November 20 & 21 Doors open at 6:30 pm; Curtain at 7:00 pm Tickets are $5 individual, or $20 per family at the door Live Stream available at theambroseschool.org, click on “MEDIA” Join us for a night of revelry as the high school drama team stages one of The Bard’s finest! Doors open at 6:30 pm, so come early and enter our raffle for the Best Seat in the House or enjoy refreshments and music before curtain time. We will have two raffles for the Best Seat in the House: one is for deluxe couch seating right up front with a few friends of your choosing; the second is for a comfy recliner. Both raffles include refreshments. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare asks the question, “What is Love?” through the story of two star-crossed lovers from feuding families and a meddling friar who is in way over his head. Come one! Come all! Invite family and friends to enjoy this classic tale! If you can’t come in person, watch the live stream at theambroseschool.org, click on “MEDIA.”
Fathers Prayer Group meets Friday, November 20th
Ambrose fathers meet once a month during the school year to pray for the needs of our school. Won’t you join us? We meet again Friday, November 20th, beginning at 7:45 a.m. For all Ambrose fathers: We are all busy, yet we are men who know that God’s sustaining presence is critical in our personal, professional and school lives. What is most essential to keeping the Ambrose School on track is prayer. (James 5:16 –prayer of righteous men is both powerful and effective). Please join us on the 3rd Friday morning of each month. Coffee and breakast provided. All Ambrose fathers are welcome and encouraged to come. The opportunity for prayer and fellowship with other Ambrose fathers will be a blessing to you individually and a great benefit to our school community. 7:45 am – 8:30 am in the library Fresh coffee, breakfast, and fellowship with other Ambrose men. 7:55 am – 8:10 am Short devotional thought 8:10 am – 8:30 am Open group prayer for specific school needs, plus a time of praise and thanks. 8:30 am On time dismissal to get on the road to work. Questions? Want to help? Contact: Davies Owens dowens@theambroseschool.org
“The Song of Christmas” at The Morrison Center December 11th
We are thrilled and honored to have been selected to receive a generous grant from the Morrison Foundation which will enable us to bring our traditional Christmas program to arguably the very best venue in town: The Velma V. Morrison Performing Arts Center! Come celebrate the birth of our saviour on December 11th beginning at 7:00 pm. Invite family, neighbors, and friends to come enjoy this beautiful and stirring musical presentation featuring centuries of song performed by our students through choir, chimes, and a full orchestra. Tickets go on sale October 1st at 10:00 am. Ambrose families, please contact the school office for the ticket discount code before ordering your tickets. Tickets are also available to the general public, so please invite others. Ticket ordering link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004F21C2131B1A Merry Christmas!
The 5th grade fleet: shipbuilding at its finest – and most delicious!
Every year, the 5th grade students learn about different styles of ships. The best way to learn the different parts of a ship is to build one yourself . The students are not limited in terms of materials, which is where their creativity shines. We saw many beautiful, creative, and delicious-looking ships sail in and out of our library where each ship was temporarily displayed for all to see. Food was a popular building material, and candy in particular. Each ship had to be labeled correctly with all the main parts. Below are just a few pictures from our hardworking and creative 5th grade shipbuilders.
