Announcements 10/2/24
LUNCH TODAY: Alfredo or Mariana Pasta Bowl, Chicken Tenders, Corn Dog & FF, BBQ Pork Sandwich & FF
LUNCH THURSDAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodles, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF, Grilled Cheese & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 2, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Alfredo or Mariana Pasta Bowl, Chicken Tenders, Corn Dog & FF, BBQ Pork Sandwich & FF
LUNCH THURSDAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodles, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF, Grilled Cheese & FF
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students, please submit your VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS for 2024-2025 within 30 days of completing your hours. Organizations and needs can be found on the Community Crusade site on your Crusader Connect Resource board. High School students must complete and submit at least 20 hours per year by May 15, 2025.
It’s Football Intramural time! HS Flag Football will begin intramural's this Saturday Oct 5th from 9:00am - 10:45am located on the football field. If you are interested in playing HS flag football during the winter season, and you are currently not in a HS Fall sport, come out and start working on your skill set and have some fun. A full schedule for intramural's will be posted. We hope to see you there. For more information regarding HS flag football please contact varsity coach Rodney Detommaso. Rodney.detommaso@flhsemail.org or Cy Frederick frederickc@flhsemail.org (10/7)
Did you know Ronald McDonald House Charities serves more than 8,000 families each day around the world, saving them over $311 MILLION a year in hotel costs. Well if you didn’t then you have the chance to learn so much more about this month's charity of the month! This month (October) we will be hosting a raffle to win a boo basket and at the end of the month we will draw the two lucky winners! Also, we will be selling candy and soda at lunch throughout the month! There will also be some other fun different things throughout the month so keep a lookout! If you have any questions Email Skylar.gass28@flhsemail.org or Malika.McMoore28@flhsemail.org (10/31)
Are you interested in High School Track & Field? Fill out the interest form HERE. Information about the season schedule, charges, and other important items will be sent out on November 1st. (11/1)
ASL (American Sign Language) Club will begin meeting on Tuesday, October 1.
This club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month, starting at 2:50pm, in room 406.
Middle school students will join in at 3:15pm in room 406. (10/14)
GOING TO THE NEXT HOME FOOTBALL GAME?
Our process for free entrance for students to football games has changed. In order for Faith students to gain entrance to football games for free, you will need to have your cell phones so you can scan your VisitU app upon entrance. Please download, install and be ready to scan before attempting to enter the gate. In addition, we will no longer allow admittance to any students who are not Faith students unless they are students of the visiting school entering through the visitor’s gate with a proper school ID. Thank you and GO CRUSADERS! (10/11)
Wrestling Managers needed, see attached flier. (10/18)
Do you love reading or writing? If you do, make sure you come check out Book Club! Come check out our first meeting September 30th from 3-3:30pm. Here we will read books as a group and discuss them as well as play games. There will be food! For any questions, email Hannah.Ranai25@flhsemail.org, Annie.Aakhus25@flhsemail.org, or Talya.Clemans25@flhsemail.org (10/4)
Congratulations to the following students and teacher for being named student/teacher of the month for Aug/September: Isabelle Franks and Kylee Ravenell, teacher - Mrs. Rubalcaba (10/9)
Your student council executive team is extremely excited to host a Homecoming Proposal Competition this year. The categories will be: most on theme, funniest, and most romantic. The winner in each category will get a $20 gift card. To sign up, fill out the form where you post your photo submission. And, don't forget to buy your homecoming tickets :) Email Danny (SBP) if you have any questions at seungwoo.jung25@flhsemail.org (10/10)
All girls interested in playing Basketball should contact Coach Karner.
Remember to play High school sports you must register through Aktivate
prior to tryouts. *Tryouts are Nov. 16*, but we will have open gyms
throughout the Fall so contact Coach Karner today! karnerj@flhsemail.org
OR stop by the weight room and say hi. (11/15)
Remember to play High school sports you must register through Aktivate
prior to tryouts. *Tryouts are Nov. 16*, but we will have open gyms
throughout the Fall so contact Coach Karner today! karnerj@flhsemail.org
OR stop by the weight room and say hi. (11/15)
Service Hour Opportunity! Mountain View Lutheran is hosting a Harvest Festival October 19th and is in need of volunteers for some outside activities assisting with games such as football toss, hair art, bouncy houses etc. Please sign up for shifts through Community Connect resource page and contact events@mvlcs.org with any questions. (10/19)
Are you interested in learning a new instrument? Do you like making friends? Do you like donuts? Then come join handbells!! Handbells is a fun musical instrument where you can build teamwork and perform with an ensemble. All high school students are welcome to come and participate! We will be practicing after school once a week. If you are interested, please fill out this form and we will reach out to you soon! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email Violet Trujillo at violet.trujillo27@flhsemail.org, Riley Chan at riley.chan27@flhsemail.org, or Dr. Nuoffer at nuofferm@flhsemail.org. (10/4)
Service Opportunity! The Fall Festival at Journey Education School is looking for 15 volunteers. Volunteers will be working games, cake walk, Food booth, Haunted House. It will be fun! The event is October 18 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Email Mrs. Carrie Hogan at elleandcade@icloud.com to sign up! (10/11)
This is a friendly reminder from the IT department that you should not upgrade your OS when the new MacOS is released. An email notification will be sent out at a later date when it is safe to update to the latest OS.
Mid-Level Future Business Leaders of America and DECA will have their Competitive Event Meetings with goodies every Wednesday beginning on August 14th in Room 503 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Come join us to learn leadership, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. We will be competing this year in Reno, Nevada in March 2025; details to follow. Any questions email cheryl.burns@flhsemail.org. (11/1)
International Travel Opportunities for 2025: Australia/New Zealand and Costa Rica!
Interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran over Spring Break or Summer in 2025? Our new locations with our partner travel company, ACIS, were recently announced and signups have begun. Both trips are available for all students who will be in 9-12 grade next school year, 2024-2025. The Summer trip is available for next year's 8th graders, as well. Informational meetings will be held in person and over Zoom in the coming weeks- check your email! Both trips will be open for registration until they reach 35 student participants, so register soon if you are interested, before we fill-up! Only a deposit is required at the time of registration! Please email alex.klenz@flhsemail.org for more information. Spring Break: Link to register for Australia/NZ Summer Trip: Link to register for Costa Rica (10/1)
HS SPORTS REMINDERS
2024/2025 School Year
Aktivate:
If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2024/2025 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: www.aktivate.com
HS Sports Physicals - Please use NEW NIAA Physical forms as of 4/1/23: You can obtain the most current physical forms/instructions from Crusader Connect, Resources Page, under MS/HS Sports Registration Information. Aktivate Instructions/NIAA NEW Physical Forms
Please do not use the physical forms provided by the doctor's office. They are usually not current and will be rejected.
--Physicals expire 12 months from the date of the doctor's signature. --Up to date physicals are required for the 2024/2025 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical over the summer break so it’s good for the whole year.
--All completed physicals must be uploaded into Aktivate for approval. --If your athlete's physical expires before or during their season, they will not be allowed to try out for a team. Example: Your child is trying out for a fall sport, your previously completed physical was done on 11/10/23. The physical is expired as of 11/10/24. It will not be valid for the 2024/2025 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to try out for their Fall sport.
HS Sport Season Schedule 2024/2025
Fall: Football - 7/30/24 - 11/27/24
Fall: Non-Football Sports - 8/3/24 - 11/27/24
Winter: 11/16/24 - 2/23/25
Spring: 2/15/25 - 5/18/25
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the HS Athletic Administrative Assistant at: heidi.cohen@flhsemail.org or 702-804-4425.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Middle School Bible Study Club meets on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:00 pm in room 113. Come join your friends for Bible study, games, snacks and fellowship. See Mrs. Cheney in room 113 if you have any questions. (10/2)
Did you know Ronald McDonald House Charities serves more than 8,000 families each day around the world, saving them over $311 MILLION a year in hotel costs. Well if you didn’t then you have the chance to learn so much more about this month's charity of the month! This month (October) we will be hosting a raffle to win a boo basket and at the end of the month we will draw the two lucky winners! Also, we will be selling candy and soda at lunch throughout the month! There will also be some other fun different things throughout the month so keep a lookout! If you have any questions Email Skylar.gass28@flhsemail.org or Malika.McMoore28@flhsemail.org (10/31)
ASL (American Sign Language) Club will begin meeting on Tuesday, October 1.
This club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month, starting at 2:50pm, in room 406.
Middle school students will join in at 3:15pm in room 406. (10/14)
Middle School Mock Trial club is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders: Are you interested in participating on a team to roll play and learn about the justice system? This club is facilitated and coached by high school students involved in the HS Mock Trial club. Practices are held from 3:20 - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday from 11/04/24 - 12/05/24 and the competition is held 8:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturday, 12/07/24. Snacks are provided during practices and lunch on competition day. There is an informational meeting held in room 329 at 3:15 PM on 10/03/24 and registration is open 10/09/24 - 10/18/24. Please contact Mr. Paquette at shawn.paquette@flhsemail.org with questions. The cost to participate in the club is $100. (10/18)
Middle School Art Club Room 101
Meets on Wednesdays
Casual & Fun! Come CREATE in the studio.
-Advisors: Mr. Preston & Mrs. Preston
-3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
GOING TO THE FOOTBALL GAME THIS FRIDAY?
Our process for free entrance for students to football games will be changing as of this Friday, 9/20. In order for Faith students to gain entrance to football games for free, you will need to have your cell phones so you can scan your VisitU app upon entrance. Please download, install and be ready to scan before attempting to enter the gate. In addition, we will no longer allow admittance to any students who are not Faith students unless they are students of the visiting school entering through the visitor’s gate with a proper school ID. Thank you and GO CRUSADERS! (10/11)
International Travel Opportunities for 2025: Australia/New Zealand and Costa Rica!
Interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran over Spring Break or Summer in 2025? Our new locations with our partner travel company, ACIS, were recently announced and signups have begun. Both trips are available for all students who will be in 9-12 grade next school year, 2024-2025. The Summer trip is available for next year's 8th graders, as well. Informational meetings will be held in person and over Zoom in the coming weeks- check your email! Both trips will be open for registration until they reach 35 student participants, so register soon if you are interested, before we fill-up! Only a deposit is required at the time of registration! Please email alex.klenz@flhsemail.org for more information. Spring Break: Link to register for Australia/NZ Summer Trip: Link to register for Costa Rica (10/1)
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
MS Girls Basketball
Interest Meeting - October 10th at 3:15 pm in the Library
Tryouts will be November 19th, 20th and 21st
3:30 - 5:30 PM in the Aux Gym
Contact Coach Schwartz at schwartzl@flhsemail.org
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: James 5:1-12, 13-20
Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 3:1-29; Matthew 7:1-12
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” (James 5:13-15)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Christianity is often presented as the way to a trouble-free life. All you have to do is give your heart to Jesus, and all life’s problems will simply disappear. If any problems remain after a person converts, then that is their fault. Their conversion was not real, and their faith was feigned. Real Christians, according to these people, do not have problems. This kind of teaching simply does not hold up to any kind of scrutiny. Plenty of Christians have suffered real problems and suffered them with real, genuine faith. God never promised His people a carefree life. Look again at our passage from James.
Luther is known for calling the Epistle of James a “book of straw,” but it is almost like he read the passage quoted above when, in the Large Catechism, he asks the question: “What is God? A ‘god’ is the term for that to which we are to look for all good and in which we are to find refuge in all need.” James says much the same thing when those who are suffering are told to pray, and the cheerful are told to sing praise. This shows that God is present with you in both good times and bad. Christians can suffer and rejoice. Christians can, in any of life’s circumstances, turn to God.
Ultimately, this is because the circumstances of this life, whether good or bad, do not change the promises that He has made to His people. None of the circumstances of this life change the reality of your resurrection. The language about saving the sick doesn’t mean that if you get sick and pray, you will be healed. The prayer of faith cannot diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Instead, the prayer of faith clings to the promise of God that in the resurrection of Jesus is the resurrection of all believers. Your sins have been forgiven, you are saved, and even should you die, the Lord will raise you up. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Still Your children wander homeless; Still the hungry cry for bread; Still the captives long for freedom; Still in grief we mourn our dead. As, O Lord, Your deep compassion Healed the sick and freed the soul, Use the love Your Spirit kindles Still to save and make us whole. (LSB 848:2)
-Rev. Grant Knepper, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church Modesto, California.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.
In Embracing Your Lutheran Identity, Author Gene Edward Veith Jr. will guide readers through that heritage, starting with the Early Church and moving through the Reformation to Lutheranism today. Readers will learn about key people in the history of Lutheranism, from two teenagers who were the first martyrs of the Reformation, through the Saxon immigrants who left everything behind so they could practice Lutheranism freely, to the Lutherans who have stood strong for the faith in our own day.
