Announcements 2/21/23
LUNCH TODAY: TATER TOT NACHOS, PIZZA, BACON CHEESEBURGER, CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: CHEESE RAVIOLI & BREAD STICK, BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS, PIZZA, TAMALE & RICE
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
LUNCH TODAY: TATER TOT NACHOS, PIZZA, BACON CHEESEBURGER, CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: CHEESE RAVIOLI & BREAD STICK, BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS, PIZZA, TAMALE & RICE
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Faith Lutheran is excited to host the State VEX Robotics competition this year! We are looking for students to help us on Saturday, February 25th. High schoolers can get Community Crusade off-campus hours by signing up on Community Connect HERE. (Ages 9-8th grade siblings can reset fields and SIGN UP HERE) Please wear appropriate free-dress clothes, comfortable/nice socks, and you can find Mrs. Emily Blank when you arrive to check in and get instructions. I will be near the computer table in the center of the Faith Lutheran GYM - 2015 S. Hualapai Way. (2/25)
Haylee Strong and Ella Rustand are hosting a book drive February 8 - February 23, 2023. Please drop books in the boxes located in the office and library. All books should be new or lightly used middle school age appropriate and will be donated to Monaco Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact haylee.strong23@flhsemail.org or ella.rustand23@flhsemail.org. We appreciate any donations you make! Thank you so much for all of your help! (2/23)
On Wednesday Feb. 22 we will be hosting a packing party for Helpful Handoff Kits right after school for about 2 hours! You will get 2 service hours that you can log in for the year. Come to room 502 at 2:45 on Wednesday, February 22, if you are interested in helping! Any questions, please contact catherine.martino23@flhsemail.org. (2/22)
In honor of Black History Month, the Multicultural Club will hosting a trivia game during lunch in the cafeteria for every Thursday of the month starting on February 9th! The first 10 people to get three questions in a row will get a full-sized candy of their choice! Participation prizes will be given as well! Thanks! (2/28)
Junior Golf Seminar
WEDNESDAY MARCH 29th from 6PM - 7PM, Faith Lutheran HS Arena Gym
Faith Lutheran MS + HS: Cy Frederick
SNJGA Tournament Director: Joe Sawaia
PGA Professional: Craig Barlow
Join us for a free informational seminar to discuss all things junior
golf in the Las Vegas Valley. Topics covered will range from:
Local junior golf & benefit of playing locally
Middle & high school golf opportunities
Understanding junior golf ranking systems
College recruiting and earning scholarships
2023-2024 High School Cheer Tryouts
The tryout registration is now available for all current/incoming 8th-11th graders. Please fill out the google form and more information will be sent to you by February 28th. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at tonnigest@flhsemail.org (3/23)
The tryout registration is now available for all current/incoming 8th-11th graders. Please fill out the google form and more information will be sent to you by February 28th. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at tonnigest@flhsemail.org (3/23)
LOOKING FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME way to spend your SUMMER VACATION?
UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL- Available to all HS students.
For a variety of reasons, our location and dates have had to change for 22-23 international travel with our partner company, ACIS. We will have ONE trip opportunity for Summer 2023 (May 30- June 7). Our new location is GREECE! We will spend time in cities such as Athens, Kalamata, and Patras- with opportunities for an island-hopping cruise.
If you will be a rising 9th or outgoing 12th grader for Summer of 2023 (just finished 8th or just graduated from high school), we encourage you to apply as quickly as possible to lock in your lowest pricing. Follow the link for registration: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyM3w5NTI2Mw
Please email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Klenz for more information!"
FILM CLUB is an exciting AFTER SCHOOL CLUB where students can watch Movies with friends and gain insight into their production. We start at 2:45 on Thursdays in room 118 and end at varying times depending on the movie.
Want to help with chapel, but don’t like public speaking? Want to help document, film, and edit chapel services? If so, don’t hesitate to join the AV Club today! Beginners are welcome! Email skyler.tan24@flhsemail.org for more information!
Don't struggle alone! 24 hour one on one tutoring is available to all Faith students through our partnership with tutor.com by Princeton Review!
Students can access tutors (and a bunch of other homework support!) through the student Crusader Connect. Each of the core classes will have a "Homework Help" icon on the topics board with the link below. Clicking the link will take you to the tutors.
HS SPORTS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS
REGISTERING FOR SPORTS IN AKTIVATE
(Formerly Register My Athlete)
--ALL athletes must be registered for sports in Aktivate.
--To start your registration, please log in and click on start/complete registration for the 2022/2023 school year.
--Aktivate instructions can be found on: Crusader Connect, Resources Page under Sports Physicals.
NIAA PHYSICAL FORMS
New physicals are required every 12 months.
--Physicals EXPIRE 12 months from the date of previous physical.
--Please upload into Aktivate, the completed NIAA Physical Forms B (2 pages) & D (1 page) in order to complete athlete’s registration.
--Physical forms/instructions can be found on: Crusader Connect, Resources Page under Sports Physicals.
COMPLETE/INCOMPLETE AKTIVATE REGISTRATIONS
--When a physical is approved, you will receive an email from Aktivate.
--If you don’t show receiving an email or want to check on the status of your athlete’s registration, please log into your Aktivate account.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
(For new 10TH, 11TH & 12TH GRADE ONLY)
If you are transferring from out of state or from another school you MUST complete your transfer in Aktivate ASAP. DO NOT WAIT. The approval process for transfer students can take weeks or months to get completed & approved. This could affect your athlete participating in their season.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Sideco.
ONLINE TICKET INFORMATION
To attend all HIGH SCHOOL HOME BASKETBALL GAMES,
Please purchase your ONLINE TICKETS at:
NO CASH OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT THE GATE
Online Ticket Prices
Tickets go on sale 1 week prior to event
--All Faith Lutheran Faculty/Staff/Students - Free with Faith ID
--Adults: $5.00
--Students/Children 7 and over: $3.00
(Children 6 and under are free)
--Senior Citizens (65 and over): $3.00 (11/24)
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
MS Co-Ed Tennis is about to begin!
Interest Meeting: Monday, February 27th at 3:30pm in the Library
Interest Meeting: Monday, February 27th at 3:30pm in the Library
Tryouts 3/6 & 3/7 - 3:30-5:00pm
First practice will be 3/9 - 3:30-5:00pm
Season runs from Mid-March through the beginning of May
Haylee Strong and Ella Rustand are hosting a book drive February 8 - February 23, 2023. Please drop books in the boxes located in the office and library. All books should be new or lightly used middle school age appropriate and will be donated to Monaco Middle School. If you have any questions, please contact haylee.strong23@flhsemail.org or ella.rustand23@flhsemail.org. We appreciate any donations you make! Thank you so much for all of your help! (2/23)
MS Applied Christianity Applications Now Open!
Are you interested in taking Applied Christianity class next year as a 7th or 8th grader? Applications are NOW OPEN! You must fill out this application by February 22nd to be considered. Teacher Recommendation and Interview information is included on the application. Class rosters will be decided around Spring Break time. No, you don’t pick which class you are in or if you get to be with your friends. : ) Please see Mrs. Dwyer or Mr. C. Pullmann with any other questions. Click THIS LINK to apply! (2/22)
MS Softball Spring Season:
Interest Meeting - Monday, February 13th at 3:30pm in Room 502
Tryouts will be 2/27 - 3/2 ~ 5:30-7:00pm
Junior Golf Seminar
WEDNESDAY MARCH 29th from 6PM - 7PM, Faith Lutheran HS Arena Gym
Faith Lutheran MS + HS: Cy Frederick
SNJGA Tournament Director: Joe Sawaia
PGA Professional: Craig Barlow
Join us for a free informational seminar to discuss all things junior
golf in the Las Vegas Valley. Topics covered will range from:
Local junior golf & benefit of playing locally
Middle & high school golf opportunities
Understanding junior golf ranking systems
College recruiting and earning scholarships
2023-2024 High School Cheer Tryouts
The tryout registration is now available for all current/incoming 8th-11th graders. Please fill out the google form and more information will be sent to you by February 28th. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at tonnigest@flhsemail.org (3/23)
The tryout registration is now available for all current/incoming 8th-11th graders. Please fill out the google form and more information will be sent to you by February 28th. If you have any questions, please see Coach Tonniges in 603, in the CPAC, across from the band room or email at tonnigest@flhsemail.org (3/23)
MS Co-Ed Soccer
Interest Meeting - Wednesday, February 15th at 3:30pm in Room 502 (Located in the Aux Gym)
Kick Around - February 22nd & 23rd 3:30-5:00 PM at Community Park
Tryouts - February 27th - March 1st 3:30-5:00 PM at Community Park (Teams named on March 1st) (2/27)
LOOKING FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME way to spend your SUMMER VACATION?
UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL- Available to all HS and rising 9th grade students. For a variety of reasons, our location and dates have had to change for 22-23 international travel with our partner company, ACIS. We will have ONE trip opportunity for Summer 2023 (May 30- June 7). Our new location is GREECE! We will spend time in cities such as Athens, Kalamata, and Patras- with opportunities for an island-hopping cruise. If you will be a rising 9th or outgoing 12th grader for Summer of 2023 (just finished 8th or just graduated from high school), we encourage you to apply as quickly as possible to lock in your lowest pricing. Follow the link for registration: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyM3w5NTI2Mw
Please email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Klenz for more information!
Don't struggle alone! 24 hour one on one tutoring is available to all Faith students through our partnership with tutor.com by Princeton Review!
Students can access tutors (and a bunch of other homework support!) through the student Crusader Connect. Each of the core classes will have a "Homework Help" icon on the topics board with the link below. Clicking the link will take you to the tutors.
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Daily Lectionary: Job 16:1-22, John 7:1-13
“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation” (2 Pet. 1:20 NKJV)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. One of the major tenets of the Reformation is Sola Scriptura, Scripture Alone. But what does that look like in practice? Originally, it was said against the papacy, who claimed that popes and councils had the authority to add doctrines over and above Scripture. What happened in practice is that many people became their own “pope” in a sense, and offered their own interpretation from isolated Bible verses, and then claimed, “Scripture alone!”
This still plagues the Church, especially in the age of YouTube prophets and dispensationalism. The Bible for these is simply sacred source material to mine, in order to shore up their own ideas. We still desperately need to hold to the tenet of Scripture alone. If we let go of it, we will “turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths” (2 Timothy 4:4) and we’re liable to listen to visions of an angel who proclaims a different Christ and a different gospel [Galatians 1:8-10].
We believe ‘Scripture Alone’ because of what it is: God’s Word. God’s Word that does what it says, from making creation to working faith in the souls who hear it. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). God’s Word is that lamp in the darkness which shines against the darkness of this world and that of our own hearts. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). God’s Word is our source of life. Mary models this for us: When the angel announced her conception and said, “For nothing will be impossible with God,” she replies, “Let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:37-38).
The Bible is not a matter of private interpretation, and it doesn’t need someone’s clever explanation to have it stick. God sends His Word with the Holy Spirit who interprets. “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth” (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit also protects us against false interpretations. John writes, “I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in Him” (1 John 2:26-27). In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
-Pastor Michael A. Miller is Pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR.,
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