Announcements 4/16/24
LUNCH TODAY: Loaded Beef Nachos, Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH THURSDAY: Italian Sub w/Peppers & Onions, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Grilled Cheese & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 16, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Loaded Beef Nachos, Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH THURSDAY: Italian Sub w/Peppers & Onions, Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Grilled Cheese & FF
**Concessions will be serving sandwiches and wraps after school**
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Come show support for the Varsity Baseball Team playing this Thursday at Aviator Stadium!
Faith Lutheran vs Gorman
Thursday, 4/18/24 - First pitch is at 2:30pm, plenty of game to watch after school gets out!
Tickets are $7.50, with a purchased ticket you will also have access to the Aviator vs Rainiers game at 7:05pm. Parents can purchase tickets through Crusader Connect - Shopping Cart Direction Link Go Crusaders! (4/18)
DEADLINE SOON! In case you didn't know . . . orientations at Faith Lutheran are all student led and student run. Remember all those students who helped you at your orientation when you first started at Faith Lutheran? That is the O-Cru (orientation crew)!
Students who have been recommended by faculty or admin should have received an email inviting them to apply to help welcome our new Faith Family members for academic year 2024-2025. Check your email! (4/18)
DEADLINE - ONLY 1 DAY LEFT TO APPLY!!!
Sophomores & Juniors, if you have a cumulative unweighted gpa of 4.0, please check your emails regarding an invitation to apply for the Faith Lutheran Chapter of the National Honor Society (Search your email by buuckj@flhsemail.org). Applications close on April 17, 2024. (4/16)
**Varsity Dance Auditions** April 16th, 17th and 18th. April 16th and 18th 3:00-5:00 April 17th 1:00-3:00. All dates in the Dance Room. All rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade girls interested in auditioning for the 24/25 dance team please attend. It is understood that rising 9th graders will not be able to arrive until 3:20-25 (4/18)
Service Hours Opportunity!
Discovery Charter School is in need of volunteers for their Spring Carnival, Owlapalooza. This will take place on Friday, April 19th and volunteers will be needed from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Contact Kristine Kise at kkise@dcslv.org to sign up. (4/18)
Save the Date! All 7th - 12th grade students are required to check back into campus before the 2024-2025 academic year begins. The date & time options for checking in at our #Crusader.ReConnect event are Aug 5-7, 2024 from noon - 3:30pm. #Crusader.ReConnect includes taking your yearbook photo, picking up your student ID, getting a parking pass, etc. Please see attached for more information. (4/30)
Needed: Sound Engineer. Christ Lutheran Church (V) is in need of a Sunday Morning Worship sound “guy or girl” for its 10 am Praise Band Service.
If interested, please call Christ Lutheran 702.870.1422 and leave a message and they will reach out to talk about specifics. Or you may go to the church office at Christ Lutheran to inquire.
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 or giesekeg@flhsemail.org for more information.
Spring Break: Link to register for Australia/NZ
Summer Trip: Link to register for Costa Rica
The American Suicide Prevention Foundation focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide through prevention programs, public education, and support for those who have lost someone to suicide. Each state chapter hosts an annual walk to raise awareness about suicide and the help available through the foundation. The Southern Nevada walk will be held next month and they would love to have Faith students participate.
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunset Regional Park,
Las Vegas, NV
Registration opens at 9 AM
Walk begins at 10 AM
If you would like to walk, you can register here. If you need service hours, help is needed. Here is the link to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/FH3L8 Contact Mrs. Burns at burnsc@flhsemail.org with any questions. (4/26)
Service Hour Opportunity!! The Hundley Foundation's Walk for Epilepsy is coming up on Saturday, April 20th and is in need of volunteers! For more information, please contact sasha@hundleyfoundation.org and see the attached flier. (4/20)
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
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.
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.
HIGH SCHOOL 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
Come show support for the Varsity Baseball Team playing this Thursday at Aviator Stadium!
Faith Lutheran vs Gorman
Thursday, 4/18/24 - First pitch is at 2:30pm, plenty of game to watch after school gets out!
Tickets are $7.50, with a purchased ticket you will also have access to the Aviator vs Rainiers game at 7:05pm. Parents can purchase tickets through Crusader Connect - Shopping Cart Direction Link Go Crusaders! (4/18)
ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS! There is no Bible Study this week because there is no school on Wednesday. Join us next week Wednesday, April 24 from 3:20 - 4:00 pm in room 113! Come for snacks, games, fellowship, and time in God's word. See Mrs. Cheney if you have questions! (4/16)
If you are interested in playing Middle School Volleyball next fall please fill out the form HERE. More information will be sent out soon via email about the season. Any questions can be directed to Coach Fox abbie.fox@flhsemail.org (5/21)
DEADLINE SOON! In case you didn't know . . . orientations at Faith Lutheran are all student led and student run. Remember all those students who helped you at your orientation when you first started at Faith Lutheran? That is the O-Cru (orientation crew)!
Students who have been recommended by faculty or admin should have received an email inviting them to apply to help welcome our new Faith Family members for academic year 2024-2025. Check your email! (4/18)
Middle School Praise Band Auditions for the 2024-2025 school year are on May 7th at 3:30pm in the CPAC. These auditions are for 6th and 7th graders. Questions? Contact Mr. Pullmann at pullmannp@flhsemail.org or stop by room 327. Praise Band AuditionPacket (5/7)
Are you a middle schooler? Need a quiet place after school to complete homework? Need a little extra support or help from a teacher? Join homework club! This club is starting Tuesday, April 9 and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:20 - 4:20 in Room 322. Have any questions? Contact Mr. Beckman at austin.beckman@flhsemail.org
**Varsity Dance Auditions** April 16th, 17th and 18th. April 16th and 18th 3:00-5:00 April 17th 1:00-3:00. All dates in the Dance Room. All rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade girls interested in auditioning for the 24/25 dance team please attend. It is understood that rising 9th graders will not be able to arrive until 3:20-25 (4/18)
Pickleball Club meets Tuesdays, after school until 4pm at the northwest tennis courts by baseball field. Hope to see you there!
Middle School Art Club is a place for students who like to make art and create things to hang out, try new materials, techniques, and processes without the worry of grades or deadlines. Our meetings are held on Wednesdays each month from 3:20 to 4:45 in Room 101. Long meetings allow plenty of time for drawing, painting, socializing, and clean-up. Students can learn a new technique, join a group project, or be self-directed in their art-making. This club is all about hanging out with a creative community to create art and make friends. A one-time Membership Fee ($15) is collected annually for supplies & snacks for special activities throughout the year. Students are welcome to bring their own snack and a drink each week. Contact Mr. or Mrs. Preston if dues are a barrier to participation. (5/8)
Save the Date! All 7th - 12th grade students are required to check back into campus before the 2024-2025 academic year begins. The date & time options for checking in at our #Crusader.ReConnect event are Aug 5-7, 2024 from noon - 3:30pm. #Crusader.ReConnect includes taking your yearbook photo, picking up your student ID, getting a parking pass, etc. Please see attached for more information. (4/30)
Needed: Sound Engineer. Christ Lutheran Church (V) is in need of a Sunday Morning Worship sound “guy or girl” for its 10 am Praise Band Service.
If interested, please call Christ Lutheran 702.870.1422 and leave a message and they will reach out to talk about specifics. Or you may go to the church office at Christ Lutheran to inquire.
CURRENT 7th/8th grade ONLY…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 or giesekeg@flhsemail.org for more information.
Spring Break: Link to register for Australia/NZ
Summer Trip: Link to register for Costa Rica
The American Suicide Prevention Foundation focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide through prevention programs, public education, and support for those who have lost someone to suicide. Each state chapter hosts an annual walk to raise awareness about suicide and the help available through the foundation. The Southern Nevada walk will be held next month and they would love to have Faith students participate.
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunset Regional Park,
Las Vegas, NV
Registration opens at 9 AM
Walk begins at 10 AM
If you would like to walk, you can register here. If you need service hours, help is needed. Here is the link to sign up: https://volunteersignup.org/FH3L8 Contact Mrs. Burns at burnsc@flhsemail.org with any questions. (4/26)
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
7th and 8th 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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
All incoming freshman boys for the 2024-25 school year interested in playing HS basketball are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 1st during lunch from 11:40am-12:10pm. Head to the arena lobby for information about the High School Boys Basketball program, as well as meet Coach Rama and the other coaches. Be sure to bring your lunch with you! If you have any questions, please email Coach Rama at flhsboysbasketball@flhsemail.org (5/1)
Want to CHEER next year???
Interest Meeting: Tuesday 4/16 @ 3:30 PM in the Library
Tryouts: Will be April 24th-26th
3:30 - 5:30 pm in the Student Center
MS Cheer Interest Form (4/23)
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: 1 John 3:1-7
Daily Lectionary: Exodus 34:1-28, Luke 7:18-35
Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:2)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. One of the hardest things for us to understand is what the resurrected life will be like. When we get to the New Jerusalem, the New Creation, how will we live? What will we look like? How does all of this work? After all, I’m not sure I’ll ever learn to play the harp while floating on a cloud and trying to keep my halo on straight!
Faith. Trust. Promises. These are words our sinful flesh has a hard time grasping and holding onto. And the best part about that is that we don’t have to try and grasp those things, because our faith does the grasping and believing!
Every day, faithful Christians wonder if they are good enough for Jesus to “take them to heaven.” And every day, that same Jesus encourages them through His Word that that isn’t the right question.
We are God’s children NOW, St. John says. Because of your faith, given to you in your Baptism, you are now God’s child. Right now. This very minute. And that faith that He’s given to you in your washing and recreating is what grasps the promise that you have a future with Him in eternity.
We still can’t fully understand what that will look like, but that’s OK, because we have His further promise that we will see that future when He comes again for us. On that Last Day, on the day of the resurrection of all the dead, we will see what we’ve been waiting for, and it’ll be better than the greatest unboxing video of all time.
We are God’s children now, indeed. Live every day in that promise. Trust that promise, given to you, and rely on it when times are good, and especially when it is hard to believe, because Jesus has redeemed you, bought you back, wrapped you in His arms, and holds you near in a way that will be made so perfectly clear when He comes again for you.
You are God’s child now. He’s not going to let you go. Hold Him to that promise, because He holds Himself to it, because He loves you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passes on His way. Alleluia! Alleluia! From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! (LSB 677:7, 8)
– Pastor Duane Bamsch is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA.
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.
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