Announcements 11/29/16

Special Today:  Cheese Ravioli
Special Wednesday:  Crispy Chicken Sandwich
 DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
   TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
   ALL SCHOOL
 
Lunch Today: Cheese Ravioli
Lunch Wednesday:  Crispy Chicken Sandwich
 
HIGH SCHOOL
 
SAT Classes
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 is an SAT class which starts with a practice test on Jan. 28 and runs mostly Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM through March 8 leading up to the March 11 SAT. Exact dates for the classes are listed below.  To sign up please fill out the form at this link by Jan.17  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. 
 
Spring 2017 – SAT
1/28              Test 1
1/31              Class 1
2/2                 Class 2
2/6                 Class 3
2/8                 Class 4
2/11              Test 2
2/13              Class 5
2/15              Class 6
2/21              Class 7
2/22              Class 8
2/25              Test 3
2/27              Class 9
3/1                 Class 10
3/4                 Test 4
3/6                 Class 11
3/8                 Class 12
 
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 TODAY! 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
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)
 
 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
 
  MIDDLE SCHOOL
#GivingTuesday is being celebrated tomorrow TODAY!  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!
Boys Lacrosse: Every Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 there will be preseason conditioning at Village Green Park. This is a perfect time for boys interested in the sport to workout without having to commit.
 
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
Diseased Hearts 
READ:
The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? (v.9).
During excavations of an ancient French convent in 2011–2013, archaeologists made a discovery regarding the ancient nature of heart disease. They came across five heart-shaped urns made out of lead, containing embalmed human hearts. Of the four well-preserved hearts, three showed severe signs of atherosclerosis—a heart disease that’s very common today. According to one of the researchers, the fact that humans had atherosclerosis 400 years ago is one of the most important findings of the study. But, then again, human beings have been dealing with spiritually diseased hearts for a long time . . .
In Jeremiah’s day, the people of Judah were so entrenched in their ways that it was as if their sin had been deeply engraved on their hearts (Jeremiah 17:1). But why did they choose to sin when God offered the path of blessing? (vv.7-8). Jeremiah said that at the heart of the problem was the problem of their hearts! They were deceitful—crooked like a bad road. Also, their hearts were desperately wicked— diseased through and through and in desperate need of healing. The prophet said people couldn’t understand how bad it was, for only God truly knows the heart and only He can cure its disease (vv.10, 31:33).
By God’s grace we can put our rebellion behind us and ask Him to create in us a new and clean heart (Psalm 51:10; John 3:5-6). We can possess one that recognizes Him as the Lord (Jeremiah 24:7), is loyal to His Word, tender to His promptings, and responsive to Him (Ezekiel 36:26). When the Spirit heals and renews our diseased ways, God will give us a desire to seek Him, a craving to do what’s right, and the assurance that we’re His children (Romans 8:14-16). —Marvin Williams   
MORE:
Read Titus 3:4-5 and see how we receive a new heart. What’s been your experience of Jeremiah’s assessment of the human heart?
NEXT:
What are the implications of only God truly knowing the heart and being able to cure it?
 
 
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