Announcements 10/11/17

TODAY:  BREAKFAST ONLY - TESTING DAY
LUNCH THURSDAY:  RAVIOLIS W/MARINARA SAUCE
 DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 WEDNESDAY
 OCTOBER 11, 2017
                                  ALL SCHOOL
 
TODAY: BREAKFAST ONLY – TESTING DAY
LUNCH THURSDAY: RAVIOLIS W/MARINARA SAUCE
 
HIGH SCHOOL
 
HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF OCTOBER 1ST.
The Serve/Receive Foundation will be raising money throughout the month of October for the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund. There will be two fundraising activities on campus this October!
First, there will be a school wide shoe drive among advisory classes. There is acollection box in your advisory class. Please bring in new or gently used shoes – they can be any kind of shoes! The advisory class with the most collected at the end ofthe month will receive Raising Canes for lunch.
Second, there will be a raffle event during lunch and after school on certain days!
The winner will receive basketball shoes signed by Kobe Bryant. Prices are $5.00 for 1 ticket and $20.00 for five tickets. The sale dates are listed below:
Tuesday, October 10 during lunch
Thursday, October 12 during lunch
Tuesday, October 17 during lunch
Thursday, October 19 during lunch
Friday, October 20 after school
Monday, October 23 during lunch
Wednesday, October 25 during lunch
Thursday, October 26 after school
Monday, October 30th during lunch and after school
If you have any questions, email Lauren Haight at lh8684@flhsemail.org
 
COMMUNITY CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic
501c (3) non-profit
Event dates: October 26 through 28
Benefitting Keep Memory Alive and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada
Friday morning shift (there is no school on that Friday)
Friday afternoon shift 
Saturday morning shift
Saturday mid-day shift
Saturday evening shift
Saturday late night shift
Friday and Saturday are out at Reflection Bay Lake Las Vegas.
Dress would be khaki's (pants or shorts) and white polo (they can wear the Faith polo if they want). For more information: www.lakelasvegasclassic.com
 
DRONE RACERS!!!
It’s still not too late to sign up and place your order for your racing drone.
Stop by Mr. Diaz's room (rm332) to place your order or to find out more information.
 
PRINCETON REVIEW ACT CLASS
In cooperation with Princeton Review, Faith Lutheran is offering Princeton Review's Ultimate ACT course on campus, which includes 25 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. 9 and runs mostly Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM through Feb. 7 leading up to the February ACT. Exact dates for the classes are listed below. To sign up please fill out the form at this link by Nov. 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
 
Winter ACT - 2018
12/9         Test 1
12/11           Class 1
12/13           Class 2
1/8              Class 3
1/10            Class 4
1/13       Test 2
1/16            Class 5
1/17            Class 6
1/22            Class 7
1/24            Class 8
1/27       Test 3
1/29            Class 9
1/31            Class 10
2/3         Test 4
2/5             Class 11
2/7             Class 12                                           (11/17)
 
COMMUNITY CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Cornerstone Christian is looking for student volunteers to assist with their annual Harvest Festival on October 21 from 1-4 pm.  We would need volunteers to help with games and the redemption centers if possible. They do not need to wear their uniform, but we do ask they are dressed respectfully since it is a church and school. They can contact  
MadelineBanaszak@gmail.com  for sign up –  
We ask that they work in two hour shifts and arrive 10 minutes before for training
Shift 1 – 1pm – 3pm (arrival at 12:50)
Shift 2 – 3pm – 5pm (arrival at 2:50)
You can work both if you need the hours and you are welcome to enjoy the Harvest Fest before or after your shifts. (10/20)
 
Mexico Mission Trip!!!
This trip is open to all current 8th grade through 10th grade students.  
Trip Dates: January 12 through 18
Information Meeting: October 18th 5:30pm in Room 502
Any questions: Mr. Pendley pendleyd@flhsemail.org 
or Julie Buuck buuckj@flhsemail.org
Estimated Cost: $500-$600 (10/18)
 
COMMUNITY CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Calling all Faith Lutheran Volunteers!
Mountain View Lutheran School needs your help for our annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 14th.
If you are able to help out anytime from 8am till 6pm, please email or call Michelle Rossmann or Samantha Linares
 
COMMUNITY CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Miracle League needs your help! Come be a baseball buddy for a special needs player. You don't need to have any prior knowledge of baseball, just a desire to have fun and help.  For more information and to sign up check http://miracleleaguelasvegas.com/. Go to "volunteer" and then "online buddy sign up".   
The dates for fall are 
10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11
 
COMMUNITY CRUSADER SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY:
Betsy Rhodes Elementary School 
Halloween Howl
October 13th 5-8pm
each volunteer will get a meal ticket that night
Email:  Kelly Nolan to sign up
 
COMMUNITY CRUSADER SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY:
First Good Shepard is having their 60th School Anniversary Carnival 
Sunday Oct 15 from 11-3 is the Carnival
Times needed are 10am-4pm (whatever you are able to help with)
Contact:  Hilda Washington (702) 429-2690  (10/13)
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6-8th Girls' Basketball Skills and Drills UPDATED SCHEDULE:
We apologize for the miscommunication regarding last Saturdays session.
We will make up that session by adding 45 minutes on the end of our remaining 2 sessions on Sat. Oct. 21 and Sat. Nov. 4th.
We will start at 9-10: 30 a.m. in the Auxiliary Gym, then move to the Student Center and finish from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on both days.
If this causes a problem for you, and you would like a partial refund, please email me:  schwartzl@flhsemail.org
 
Hello Middle School Swimmers!
Just a few items for the upcoming swim season!
Oct. 18- After school until 4:00 we will have a meeting in room 67, to explain all of the things your child will need to know for the upcoming season. 
If you have not given Coach Carroll a certificate for register my athlete, please have your child bring it to me ASAP.
Our first swim practice is Monday, Oct. 23 from 3:30-5 at Pavilion Pool by Palo Verde High School.
It is time to order our gear! Please click on this link to order extra items. You must order online and the order must be in by Oct. 31.
Please note that these are optional items and the hoodie and 1/4inch qualifier can be worn with the uniform. 
Please click on this link to order:
 
Attention MS Softball Girls 
Turn your signed Fall Work-Out Flier into Coach Rood by Thursday, October 12th. See you on Faith's field Friday, October 13th
If you still need a flier, see Coach Rood.
 
HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF OCTOBER 1ST.
The Serve/Receive Foundation will be raising money throughout the month of October for the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund. There will be two fundraising activities on campus this October!
First, there will be a school wide shoe drive among advisory classes. There is acollection box in your advisory class. Please bring in new or gently used shoes – they can be any kind of shoes! The advisory class with the most collected at the end ofthe month will receive Raising Canes for lunch.
Second, there will be a raffle event during lunch and after school on certain days!
The winner will receive basketball shoes signed by Kobe Bryant. Prices are $5.00 for 1 ticket and $20.00 for five tickets. The sale dates are listed below:
Tuesday, October 10 during lunch
Thursday, October 12 during lunch
Tuesday, October 17 during lunch
Thursday, October 19 during lunch
Friday, October 20 after school
Monday, October 23 during lunch
Wednesday, October 25 during lunch
Thursday, October 26 after school
Monday, October 30th during lunch and after school
If you have any questions, email Lauren Haight at lh8684@flhsemail.org
 
DRONE RACERS!!!
It’s still not too late to sign up and place your order for your racing drone.
Stop by Mr. Diaz's room (rm332) to place your order or to find out more information.
 
Boys Basketball Meeting
Boys interested in playing 7/8th grade basketball should plan to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 25th at 5:30 in the Library. Parents should plan to attend. The coaches will discuss tryouts, which will be Nov 6-9, Register My Athlete and general information about the upcoming season. Please contact Coach Stelzer stelzerw@flhsemail.org for information or if you cannot attend the meeting. (10/25)
 
All MS Boys Interested in Wrestling
All Middle School boys interested in wrestling should plan to attend an interest meeting on Wednesday, October 25th at 3:20 in Room 502 in the Aux. Gym. Parents are welcome to attend. Practices start Nov. 1.  The coaches will discuss Register My Athlete, and general information about practices and the upcoming season. Please contact Coach Shallenberger,  shallenbergerm@flhsemail.org for information or if you cannot attend the meeting. (10/25)
 
Mexico Mission Trip!!!
This trip is open to all current 8th grade through 10th grade students.  
Trip Dates: January 12 through 18
Information Meeting: October 18th 5:30pm in Room 502
Any questions: Mr. Pendley pendleyd@flhsemail.org 
or Julie Buuck buuckj@flhsemail.org
Estimated Cost: $500-$600 (10/15)
 
DEVOTIONAL
A Romans 8:28 PrayerBy Lori Hatcher
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
This Scripture brings comfort, direction, and hope to Christians every day. Sadly, it’s also one of the most misquoted and misunderstood verses in the Bible
I’d like to share two things about this popular verse you may never have noticed.  
First, Romans 8:28 doesn’t mean we can live any way we choose, and God will fix our messes. 
To understand the truth of Romans 8:28, we can’t just quote the part of the verse we like: “And we know that in all things God works for the good...” and skip the rest, “of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” 
Romans 8:28 is a promise for believers. Real believers. Those who are living for Christ. Not those who claim to believe in God but are living like the devil. 
This verse says to those who love God and are doing their best to obey his commands, “Even though bad/sad/evil/wicked things will touch your life, I (God) will use them to ultimately bring about good, both in your life and in the world.”
Second, Romans 8:28 tells us God can use all things together for good. He doesn’t say all things are good. 
No matter how rose-colored our glasses are, there’s nothing good about cancer, sex trafficking, or death. Until Jesus returns and conquers Satan once and for all, sin will continue to drag its poisonous tentacles across our world, damaging and destroying everything in its wake.
The truth of Romans 8:28 reminds us that although sin and Satan are powerful, God is more powerful; He is able to redeem and restore anything for our good and his glory. All things may not be good, but God can and will use all things for good.
As long as we live in this world, people will attempt to reconcile God’s sovereignty with humanity’s suffering. Verses like Romans 8:28 assure us that no suffering is wasted, and God is always at work for our good and his glory. When we cannot comprehend why trials come and struggle to imagine that anything good can come from them, we can rest in the security that God is in control.
Because of this, we can have hope.
 
 
 
 
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