Announcements 11/28/16
Special Today: Meatball Subs
Special Tuesday: Cheese Ravioli
Special Tuesday: Cheese Ravioli
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
ALL SCHOOL
Lunch Today: Meatball Sub
Lunch Tuesday: Cheese Ravioli
HIGH SCHOOL
Join a great team! Get your questions answered at the HS Swim and Dive Meeting on Thursday, December 8 at 2:40pm in Coach Blank's room (408). Click to be inspired: VIDEO. E-mail at blanks@flhsemail.org if you need.
SHH Friday, December 9th in Sra. Grant's room! Food and beverages will be provided.
#GivingTuesday is being celebrated tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 29)! It's a day that is dedicated to giving back to those organizations that have impacted our lives. Whether you're a faculty member or a student, please consider a gift of any denomination to Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School that day
A "Donate Now" button will be active on Faith Lutheran's home page (www.faithlutheranlv.org) all day tomorrow through Wednesday at 10 am. Click on it and follow the prompts. You may also bring cash or a check to the front office; just place it in an envelope marked #GivingTuesday. We are blessed that a family here at Faith is matching all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 for #GivingTuesday, so whatever you give – $1, $10, $100 or more – will automatically be doubled. PLUS, 10% of the amount raised on #GivingTuesday will go to the spring mission trip, which will impact lives for eternity.
Thank you for considering a gift to Faith Lutheran on #GivingTuesday!
Little Girl Christmas Cheer Camp
When: December 9-10th
Time: Friday 6-9pm (Student Center)— Saturday 8:30-11:30am (Arena) -Performance @ 11. Where: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Cost: $75.00 (includes pizza, snack, and performance shirt)
-Please bring your can foods to Christmas Camp to support our “WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE” food drive. Thank you for supporting with a cheerful heart! Contact Misty Williams (head coach): 702-499-3724
The deadline to apply for Science National Honor Society is Friday November 18. If you are interested in applying, please pick up an application from Mrs. Tonniges in Room 603 before school or in Room 312 (Mrs. Blank's room) after school. Please turn in the application by 3:00 pm on Friday November 18th in room 312. (11/30)
Tutoring, sponsored by SNHS will begin on November 30. If you are interested in being tutored in any science course (MS or HS), tutoring will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:40 pm to 3:45 pm in Room 312 (Mrs. Blank's room). Please email Mrs. Tonniges at tonnigest@flhsemail.org if you have any questions. (11/30)
CHESS CLUB IS BACK! Do you attend Faith Lutheran? If yes, then that’s all you need to join the Chess club. It doesn’t matter if you’re completely new to the game or if you’re a grandmaster, we’re open to anyone, middle school or high school. We are going to be having an informational meeting after school in Dr. Meyer’s portable 51 on November 29th to answer any questions and introduce you all to the club. If you have any questions you can email ts8147@flhsemail.org. (11/29)
There will be a Brookie Meeting at 8:15 on Tuesday, November 29 in room 501. We will be handing out new shirts and going over the schedule for the rest of the school year. (11/28)
It's going to be snow much fun! Get busy waxing your skis and boards. The FL Snowboard & Ski club is getting ready to run! Informational meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2016
in the Library begins at 3:15. Come to the meeting and get all the info! (12/6)
Attention 8th-11th graders! Would you like to visit the amazing Inca ruins of Machu Picchu? Sail to an island on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake? Explore Lima, the historic capital of Peru? Or walk the streets of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas? Then join Ms. Gieseke and Mr. Crowder on a trip to Peru during spring break 2018 (March 29-April 7, 2018). We know it is a long way off, but start thinking about it NOW. If you have any questions or need further information, please talk to or email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Crowder. Stay tuned for more information! (6/25)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." In Philippians 4:6, God calls us to pray to Him about anything and everything in all situations. A new prayer group is starting up to do just that. The group will meet twice a week on Mondays and Fridays in room 112 at 7am, and the sole purpose of the group will be to pray for this school and those in it, this city, this country, and this world. If you are in need of prayer, whether you are a faculty member or a student, you are welcome to come on Monday mornings starting on September 12 and the members of the group will pray for you in person. If you want to request prayer, but not in person, you can send emails to request@flhsemail.org. If you are interested in joining the group and praying for everything under the sun, please contact Hannah Hines by email (hh8604@flhsemail.org) for more information or to confirm your intent to join. The first informational meeting for the members will be sometime next week. More information on that meeting to come. 6/2
In cooperation with Princeton Review, Faith Lutheran is offering Princeton Review's Ultimate SAT course on campus, which includes 30 hours of instruction and 4 full-length diagnostic practice exams on Saturday mornings at 9:00. This course is valued at $1099, but Faith students can take it for only $599. The next available course starts with a practice test on Dec. 3 and runs mostly Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM through Nov. 30 leading up to the December 3 SAT. Exact dates for the class are listed below. To sign up please fill out the form at this link by October 5 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDJYTEl5VFF0UGR4Q3diUzFTUWF2RXc6MQ. The total $599 for the class will be added to your tuition bill once the class has begun. Contact Mr. Buikema at buikemad@flhsemail.org or 804-4400 for more information. (12/3)
Winter 2017 – ACT
12/3 Test 1
12/5 Class 1
12/7 Class 2
12/12 Class 3
12/14 Class 4
1/7 Test 2
1/9 Class 5
1/11 Class 6
1/17 Class 7
1/18 Class 8
1/21 Test 3
1/23 Class 9
1/25 Class 10
1/28 Test 4
1/30 Class 11
2/1 Class 12
MIDDLE SCHOOL
LIT 3:16 ~ Living in Truth ~ Faith's Middle Schools newest group meetsTODAY IN MR. PENDLEY'S CLASSROOM (Room 116) during lunch. Get a pass from Mr. Pendley to show an administrator when leaving lunch, and come in to get your Christ on! ( we have prayer, Bible study, service and lots of FUN!!)
#GivingTuesday is being celebrated tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 29)! It's a day that is dedicated to giving back to those organizations that have impacted our lives. Whether you're a faculty member or a student, please consider a gift of any denomination to Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School that day
A "Donate Now" button will be active on Faith Lutheran's home page (www.faithlutheranlv.org) all day tomorrow through Wednesday at 10 am. Click on it and follow the prompts. You may also bring cash or a check to the front office; just place it in an envelope marked #GivingTuesday. We are blessed that a family here at Faith is matching all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 for #GivingTuesday, so whatever you give – $1, $10, $100 or more – will automatically be doubled. PLUS, 10% of the amount raised on #GivingTuesday will go to the spring mission trip, which will impact lives for eternity.
Thank you for considering a gift to Faith Lutheran on #GivingTuesday!
Little Girl Christmas Cheer Camp
When: December 9-10th
Time: Friday 6-9pm (Student Center)— Saturday 8:30-11:30am (Arena) -Performance @ 11. Where: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Cost: $75.00 (includes pizza, snack, and performance shirt)
-Please bring your can foods to Christmas Camp to support our “WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE” food drive. Thank you for supporting with a cheerful heart! Contact Misty Williams (head coach): 702-499-3724
ATTENTION ALL 6-8 GRADE GIRLS: MS Girls Lacrosse interest meeting is Dec. 8th at 3:30 in Room 501. Tryouts will be Jan. 13 and 14, more information to come at the meeting. Questions see Mr. Frederick (frederickc@flhsemail.org)
Attention all Middle School Students interested in auditioning for the Middle School Musical, Cinderella. Mrs. Wheat and Mr. Christian are offering a second waltz workshop in preparation for the auditions. It will be the first 2 Saturdays in December and is $80. It does not guarantee you to be cast in the musical, however it will help prepare you for auditions. You may NOT participate if you did the first workshop in September or if you are in "A Christmas Carol." Please see the finance office, Mrs. Wheat or Mr. Christian for a flyer. you must sign up in the finance office by November 30th. Space is limited to 26 and it is first come first served!
ATTENTION ALL 6-8 GRADE BOYS: MS Lacrosse tryouts are Dec. 16th 12:30-2:30 and Dec. 17th 10:00-12:00. Please have your register my athlete certification printed out and with you at the first day of tryouts. If there are any questions please contact Cy Frederick (frederickc@flhsemail.org) or Coach Mike Hoffmann (mwhoff08@gmail.com). Thank you and hope to see you out there! (12/16)
CHESS CLUB IS BACK! Do you attend Faith Lutheran? If yes, then that’s all you need to join the Chess club. It doesn’t matter if you’re completely new to the game or if you’re a grandmaster, we’re open to anyone, middle school or high school. We are going to be having an informational meeting after school in Dr. Meyer’s portable 51 on November 29th to answer any questions and introduce you all to the club. If you have any questions you can email ts8147@flhsemail.org. (11/29)
It's going to be snow much fun! Get busy waxing your skis and boards. The FL Snowboard & Ski club is getting ready to run! Informational meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2016
in the Library begins at 3:15. Come to the meeting and get all the info! (12/6)
Attention 6TH GRADE Boys & Girls Basketball Players and Parents: We offer 6th grade A and B teams.Please Note the following Try-Out Dates (You must have a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION from RegisterMyathlete.com to try-out, this replaces our Crusader Card). Please realize all try-outs have the potential of extending to 6 p.m.
GIRLS 6: Dec. 7, 8, 9 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Student Center)
BOYS 6: Dec. 12, 14, 15 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (Student Center)
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." In Philippians 4:6, God calls us to pray to Him about anything and everything in all situations. A new prayer group is starting up to do just that. The group will meet twice a week on Mondays and Fridays in room 112 at 7am, and the sole purpose of the group will be to pray for this school and those in it, this city, this country, and this world. If you are in need of prayer, whether you are a faculty member or a student, you are welcome to come on Monday mornings starting on September 12 and the members of the group will pray for you in person. If you want to request prayer, but not in person, you can send emails to request@flhsemail.org. If you are interested in joining the group and praying for everything under the sun, please contact Hannah Hines by email (hh8604@flhsemail.org) for more information or to confirm your intent to join. The first informational meeting for the members will be sometime next week. More information on that meeting to come. 6/2
Attention 8th-11th graders! Would you like to visit the amazing Inca ruins of Machu Picchu? Sail to an island on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake? Explore Lima, the historic capital of Peru? Or walk the streets of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas? Then join Ms. Gieseke and Mr. Crowder on a trip to Peru during spring break 2018 (March 29-April 7, 2018). We know it is a long way off, but start thinking about it NOW. The first informational meeting is Thursday, September 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. If you have any questions or need further information, please talk to or email Ms. Gieseke or Mr. Crowder. Stay tuned for more information! (6/25)
DEVOTIONAL
Promises, Promises
READ:
Psalm 119:49-82
Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope (v.49).
Presidential elections take place around the globe on a regular basis. The campaign leading up to voting day can be long and laden with political promises. It appears that many politicians believe the key to winning is to make big promises.
Reading through Psalm 119 can feel like experiencing a long presidential campaign. As the longest psalm in the Old Testament and longest chapter in the Bible, it takes a while to wind through it. And, like a presidential campaign, you’ll find that it too speaks of great promises the psalmist desperately clings to.
Nearly a third of the way into the psalm the author cries out to God, “Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope” (Psalm 119:49). He then states, “Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles” (v.50).
The psalmist acknowledges promises already kept: “You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised” (v.65). And he anticipates promises yet to be fulfilled, “My eyes are straining to see your promises come true” (v.82).
The promises the psalmist found to be so meaningful, however, aren’t anything like the promises of a political campaign, which are not always kept. And they reached back before his lifetime. Layers of promises stretched through the past to the promise of all promises—the one God made to the patriarch Abraham. That promise looked forward to the good news of Jesus, something that affects every dimension of life today. As the apostle Paul would later explain, “God proclaimed this good news to Abraham long ago when he said, ‘All nations will be blessed through you’ ” (Galatians 3:8).
May the promise of God’s blessing revive, comfort, and give us hope today! —Jeff Olson
MORE:
Read 2 Peter 1:3-4 and think about what God’s “great and precious promises” are and what they mean for you today.
NEXT:
How did the promise God made to Abraham include you? What other promise from Him gives you great encouragement today?
