Announcements 1/25/24

LUNCH TODAY: BBQ Pork Sandwich & Flaming Hot Mac & Cheese, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF, Cheeseburger & FF

LUNCH FRIDAY: Marinara or Alfredo Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 25, 2024

LUNCH TODAY: BBQ Pork Sandwich & Flaming Hot Mac & Cheese, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF, Cheeseburger & FF

LUNCH FRIDAY: Marinara or Alfredo Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Grilled Chicken Sandwich

**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have you been searching for a club that will allow you to discover more about your faith, and uplift your community in a positive way? If so, join Faith4Life! We meet every other Thursday at 3:00 pm in portable 67! Our next meeting is February 1st. Please reach out to Zohie.lopez24@flhsemail.org or Darius.Chapman@flhsemail.org if you have any questions! We can’t wait to see you there! (2/29)

The Servant Leadership Institute of Concordia University Irvine is excited to again announce our annual High School Leadership Academy for rising 10-12 grade students on Concordia's campus June 10-14, 2024. Please check out our Servant Leadership Institute website, look over the attachment and watch this highlight video of last year's academy and scheduled speakers/activities for more information. (3/29)

Please come and join the Faith Lutheran Fencing Club in collaboration with Battle Born Fencing Club. Chance to try out if you can flèche! Check out the attached flier

WHEN: Tuesday, February 6th from 5 - 6 PM
WHERE: Battle Born Fencing Club (1220 S Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas)
WHO: HS/MS (Parents may accompany) (2/6)

Peccole Little League Opening Day – Volunteers Needed
Saturday, March 2, 2024
8AM – 3PM*
Rainbow Family Park (7151 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117)
Please join us to celebrate Peccole Little League’s Opening Day. We need help with the following areas:
• Set-Up
• Ticket Sales
• Concessions
• Ticket Collection
• Game Attendant
• Clean Up
*We understand student schedules are busy and welcome help for all or part of this time frame. Please email Kristine Lunsford at kris.peccole@gmail.com (2/29)

High School Hockey “Knight” with the Vegas Golden Knights! Click HERE for details! (2/20)

Track & Field - Preseason has started but it isn't too late to join! The official season starts on Feb 17th. Find all of the information HERE. Make sure you fill out the form on the website and get cleared in Akitvate before 2/17! Questions can be sent to Coach Fox at abbie.fox@flhsemail.org (2/17)

Tuesdays with Taylor - The Eras Bible Study

Come join Miss Becky for a Taylor Swift themed Bible Study. We will meet in portable 66 every Tuesday morning from 8am-8:30am. Breakfast snacks will be provided! Questions? Email becky.chaplin@faithlasvegas.org

Academy Applications

Invitations to join our Academies will be sent out via email to students and parents by January 31st. Applications should be completed through Crusader Connect by February 15th. If you are interested in joining one of our Academies, but are not contacted by that date, please check the website for entrance requirements and then contact us using the email link on the page:

Christ Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/ChristAcademy

Film & Broadcasting Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/FB

FLIGHT Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/FLIGHT

Hospitality & Tourism Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/HT

Justice & Advocacy Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/JA

STEM Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/STEM

WCG Business & Entrepreneurship Academy - www.faithlutheranlv.org/BE (1/31)

Academy Graduation Paperwork

The Graduation Paperwork is the Endorsement Timeline & Checklist that can be found on your Academy Group Page on Crusader Connect and must be printed, filled out, signed off by a Counselor and your Academy Coordinator, and then turned into Mrs. Blank by January 31 in order to graduate with your Academy Endorsement. (1/31)

ATTENTION: Parents of Spring Athletes: February 8th in the Arena Gym at 6:30 we will be holding an Athletic Parent meeting to learn about school and athletic department policies. Your attendance is appreciated and necessary. Thank you! FEBRUARY 8TH ARENA GYM 6:30 PM. (2/8)

Faith Lutheran is hosting its last Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

Drive Details:
Site: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Address: 2015 S Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV, 89117
Room Name: Class Room - Leadership Room 502
Date: Wednesday, February 21
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click here to make an appointment

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (2/21)

Be a mentor to a middle schooler working on the yearbook. Guide them in recognizing a good photo or help them with loading and opening a google drive on a laptop. Thursdays in rm 220 from 3:25-4:45. Contact Jodi.snodgrass@flhsemail.org for more details.

MostPrep's Winter/Spring 2024 SAT/ACT Classes

FLHS is pleased to announce that MostPrep will be running both SAT courses at FLHS in preparation for the two most popular SAT dates later in the school year and, for the first time at FLHS, an ACT course leading up to the school-based ACT on April 9. You may use this LINK to sign up for a class. There is a limit of 25 students per session, so registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact MostPrep by e-mail (mostprep@gmail.com) or phone (702-896-1307 -- this is a landline, so please don't send a text!) if you have any questions. Here is a list of course offerings; no student may register for more than 1 course, and these courses are only open to current juniors. FLHS will bill students' accounts for these courses after they begin.

SAT Winter Course, January 31 - March 8: This 6-week course ($700) aims to fully cover the most important content for the new digital SAT, all of which carries over to the ACT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Wednesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Ash Wednesday; the course will meet on Monday night that week instead. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on February 24 and March 2, which are the final two Saturdays before the March SAT. MostPrep recommends that students who have multiple AP classes take the March SAT so they can devote the time they need to studying for the AP tests, which they only get one chance to take!

ACT course, February 6 - April 4: This 8-week course ($800) aims to fully cover the most important content for the ACT, including the harder math and the science section, which are both beyond the scope of the SAT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7-9pm); the course will not meet over spring break. Practice tests will run from 8am - 11:30am on March 2 and March 23.

SAT Spring Course, March 27 - May 3: This 6-week course ($700) aims to fully cover the most important content for the new digital SAT, all of which carries over to the ACT. Two proctored practice tests are included. This course will meet on Wednesday nights (7 - 9:30pm) and Friday afternoons (4 - 5:30pm), except for Good Friday; the course will meet on Thursday afternoon that week instead. This course will not be meeting over spring break. Practice tests will run from 8am - 10:30am on April 20 and April 27, which are the final two Saturdays before the May SAT.

CLASS REGISTRATION LINK (4/15)

Grief in Common - This group is open to any student who is working through loss. We meet every Tuesday from 8am-845am. Please contact Mrs. Burns (burnsc@flhsemail.org) if you are interested in joining.

Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org (2/1)

HS SPORTS

HS Sports Reminders

2023/2024 School Year

Aktivate:

If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2023/2024 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: 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 to be used effective 4/1/23

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 2023/2024 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical in June or July 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 the 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 11/10/22. The physical expired as of 11/10/23. It will not be valid for the 2023/2024 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to tryout for their Fall sport.

HS Sport Season Schedule 2023/2024

Fall: Football – 7/31/23-11/21/23

Fall: Non-Football Sports – 8/5/23-11/21/23

Winter: 11/23/23-2/17/24

Spring: 2/17/24-5/18/24

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

All MS girls are invited to attend Bible Study Club on Wednesdays! Please come to room 113 from 3:20-4:20 for fun activities, snacks and fellowship in God’s word. Emma Schumacher, a HS student, leads the activities! See Mrs. Cheney in room 113 if you have questions.

MS Tennis...Who Wants to Play?

Interest Meeting: February 20th 3:30pm in the library

Tryouts: March 4th and 5th / 3:45 - 5:30 PM

Practice starts: March 18th / 3:45 - 5:30 PM

Matches begin: March 27th

MS Tennis Interest Form Link (3/18)

Anyone Interested in MS Soccer

Interest Meeting: Feb 5^th at 3:30pm in the library

Tryouts: Feb 26th, 27th, and 28th @ Community Park

First Team Practice: Feb 29th @ Community Park

Time for all Tryouts and Practice will be 3:30-5:00 PM

Link to Interest Form: MS Soccer Interest Form Link (2/28)

Please come and join the Faith Lutheran Fencing Club in collaboration with Battle Born Fencing Club. Chance to try out if you can flèche! Check out the attached flier

WHEN: Tuesday, February 6th from 5 - 6 PM
WHERE: Battle Born Fencing Club (1220 S Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas)
WHO: HS/MS (Parents may accompany) (2/6)

Do you like performing and using your creative side?

Are you someone who lives out their faith in their daily life?

Have you considered Applied Christianity?

MS Applied Christianity Applications Now Open!

If you are interested in taking Applied Christianity class next year as a 7th or 8th grader please read on. Applications are NOW OPEN! You must fill out this application by February 2nd 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.: )

FYI: In Applied Christianity, students study the Word of God, make applications of that study to the lives of students today, plan the order of worship from Invocation to Benediction (beginning to end), and lead their fellow students in worship each week. It is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience. Please see Ms Beyer or Mr. C. Pullmann with any other questions. Click to apply!

Application Road Map. February 2nd - Application’s Close

Interview: In room 116 February 5th and 6th and February 12th and 13th

February 5th Last Name A-L

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

February 6th Last Name M-Z

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

February 12th Last Name A-L

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

February 13th Last Name M-Z

7:30 am - 8:00 am

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Mid March - Acceptance Letters will be sent out.

MS Softball Spring Season:

Interest Meeting - Wednesday, January 17^th at 5:00pm in the Library

Tryouts will be February 13th & 14th

Time: TBD

Season runs Mid-Feb thru beg. of May

Please contact Coach Finger with any questions: shanefinger@hotmail.com

Link to interest form is: MS Softball Interest Link (2/14)

MS Baseball

Tryouts will be January 31st & February 1st ~ 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Rosters will be announced February 3rd via email

There have been practices scheduled until tryout dates, please contact Coach Buikema with any questions at buikemad@flhsemail.org (2/1)

High School Hockey “Knight” with the Vegas Golden Knights! Click HERE for details! (2/20)

Tuesdays with Taylor - The Eras Bible Study

Faith Lutheran is hosting its last Red Cross Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Mrs. Grant at grantk@flhsemail.org (2/21)

Yay for Thursday! Yearbook club meets on Thursdays in Mrs. Snodgrass's rm 220 from 3:25-4:45. This is open to 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade.

7^th and 8^th grade working lunch

7th and 8th grade working lunch will be held every Monday and Wednesday. This is a time to work on school work or study for a test, etc. If you would like to attend a working lunch, you must fill out this form ahead of time and bring your own lunch. Students will come to room 501 with their lunch and will stay the entire lunch period. Working lunch is limited to 25 students each lunch.

Grief in Common -This group is open to any student who is working through loss. We meet every Tuesday from 8am-845am. Please contact Mrs. Burns (burnsc@flhsemail.org) if you are interested in joining.

Current 8^th graders…Are you interested in traveling internationally with Faith Lutheran in Summer 2024? As the new school year has begun, we are in full swing for trip sign-ups for this year's international ACIS trip. If you are interested, follow the Registration Link below. Each link will take you to the itinerary, dates, prices, insurance, and much more. Our Summer Trip is to France and Switzerland and will be led by Ms. Gieseke. As soon as you complete your registration and pay your deposit- your price will be locked in and your place secured. Information meetings will begin in late October/November. Any questions or concerns you may have can be directed to Greta Gieseke at giesekeg@flhsemail.org (2/1)

DEVOTIONS

Today’s Reading: Acts 9:1-22

Daily Lectionary: Zechariah 1:1-21; Romans 14:1-23

And immediately [Paul] proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 9:20-22)

In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Things don’t always go the way you planned. Sometimes, interruptions happen. Saul’s life was interrupted, not by mere circumstances or a small change of plans. The Lord Jesus interrupted Saul’s day, Saul’s trip to Damascus, Saul’s life, and Saul’s eternity. This is no ordinary interruption, but the work of Jesus to convert Saul from a life of unbelief to a life of faith in Jesus. When Jesus appeared to Saul, He had a question, “Why do you persecute Me?” Saul’s question, “Who are you, lord?” implied that he did not know or recognize Jesus. But Jesus changed that, calling Saul to faith and even using him as a chosen instrument to bring the Gospel to people all over the world.

Saul’s conversion says something about how Christians are made, then and now. Christians become Christians when God interrupts their lives and calls them to faith. This is God’s Divine action, not something that any person can do for themselves. Saul didn’t ask Jesus to come visit him on the Damascus road. Saul didn’t seek Jesus out. Saul didn’t consider that Jesus might be an option in fixing his problems, so he would give this Christianity idea a try. No, the Lord came to Saul and called him from unbelief to faith.

That’s the same thing that the Lord has done for you, calling you out of the darkness of unbelief into faith in Jesus, who is the Light of the World. God’s conversion of you might not have the same kind of shocking story of Saul’s conversion. However, comparing conversion stories and the transformation that God has worked for you compared to others isn’t the measuring stick that the Lord reveals. Instead, it is the promise of eternal life by the grace of Jesus. That grace was applied to you the same way it was applied to Saul – in the water of Holy Baptism. There, with His Triune name, God called you His own and applied the death and resurrection of Jesus to you.

Martin Luther points this out clearly in the Small Catechism, saying, “I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.” This interruption and change of course for your eternal life is the work of God for your good! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.

Almighty God, You turned the heart of him who persecuted the Church and by his preaching caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world. Grant us ever to rejoice in the saving light of Your Gospel and, following the example of the apostle Paul, to spread it to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

-Pastor Peter W. Ill is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Millstadt, Illinois.

Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.

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