DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 15, 2024
LUNCH TODAY: Alfredo or Marinara Pasta Bowl w/Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Egg Rolls & Rice
LUNCH MONDAY: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich & Chips, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Hot Dog & FF
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students, please submit your VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS for 2024-2025 within 30 days of completing your hours. Organizations and needs can be found on the Community Crusade site on your Crusader Connect Resource board. High School students must complete and submit at least 20 hours per year by May 15, 2025.
HS Softball Information Meeting A meeting will be held next Thursday November 21st from 3:15pm-3:45pm in the Rec Sports Room (off the Arena). Come learn about off season workouts, tryout dates, schedule, coaches, and more! Questions? email flsoftball@flhsemail.org (11/21)
It’s Flag Football tryout time! HS girls flag football will begin tryouts for all three levels this Saturday, November 16th at 9:00am on the Faith football field. Grab your buddies and come have some fun building the program. Bring your molded cleats or turf shoes and a great attitude. Dress warm. If you have not done so already, it’s time to complete your Aktivate. Please reach out to Coach Rodney Detommaso for any questions. Hope to see you there. (11/18)
Hello Faith Students! If you are interested in getting some volunteer hours and have experience or are good with kids, we would love to have you at Staff Sitters! Staff Sitters is a project where faith students come in to take care of our faculties children while they work during Staff Development Days. We are looking for volunteers for the following dates: November 25th-26th, February 14th, and April 9th. Please email jordan.watkins25@flhsemail.org, or makenzie.maier25@flhsemail.org if you are interested and available for any of those days. (11/30)
Visual Art Department News:
Creative and driven artist wanted. Our HS Visual Arts Conservatory Program would like students to prepare for our upcoming auditions. Students should collect a body of artwork to create an art portfolio and attend one of our workshops.
"Still Life Practice Drawing Session"
FOR: Middle school & high school serious artists
WHY: To practice your drawing skills and to have an opportunity to discuss organizing a portfolio.
DATE: Monday, November 18th
TIME: 3:15pm-5:00pm
WHERE: Art Studio Room 101
Do you want to be involved in Seussical the Musical? Please click on this link for all the information needed regarding cast, crew, and leadership positions! (12/19)
If you are interested in Track & Field, the season information and the season sign-up form can be found HERE. For any questions, please reach out to Coach Fox abbie.fox@flhsemail.org (12/19)
The Faith Lutheran Red Cross Club is sponsoring our next blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5. Click on this link to sign up, please. Blood Drive Link (12/5)
SENIORS: The Yearbook Google Form at this link needs to be completed by Nov. 15. You need to upload a baby / youth photo and answer a few questions about your activities at FLHS. More Info Here! (11/15) SENIORS: Yearbook Senior Ads (PDAs) are due Nov. 15 and Jan. 15. The price of the ads go up in January so don’t delay!! Order Senior Ads at Jostens.com. Check the Submission Checklist if you are unsure if you have completed this or not. More Info Here! (1/15)
Spring Mock Trial Tryouts Nov. 18-22! Are you interested in law, public speaking, or building teamwork skills? Mock Trial tryouts will be held November 18-22, offering you a chance to explore real courtroom scenarios and practice critical thinking. Whether you’re aiming for a career in law or just looking to boost your confidence and have fun, Mock Trial is a great opportunity to learn, compete, and work closely with peers. Sign up now and make your case! Email Mr. Owen (spencer.owen@flhsemail.org) if you have any questions! Spring Mock Trial Flyer Google Form Tryout Link (11/22)
HS Boys Basketball tryouts are November 16th. Tryout times are as follows: sophomores, juniors, and seniors are at 11am-1pm and freshmen at 1:30pm-3:30pm. Remember you cannot try out if your registration in Aktivate is not completed. Please have this done by November 8th. Email Coach Rama at flhsboysbasketball@flhsemail.org with any questions. (11/16)
High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Interest???
Who: All high school Boys and Girls interested in Wrestling this Winter.
High School Wrestling Preseason Practices
When: Practices are usually Monday - Thursday from 3p-4:30p
Where: The Wrestling Room (in the Northwest corner of the Aux Gym).
Please contact Coach Gonzales and he will add you to the weekly email list.
All girls interested in playing Basketball should contact Coach Karner.
Remember to play High school sports you must register through Aktivate
prior to tryouts. *Tryouts are Nov. 16*, but we will have open gyms
throughout the Fall so contact Coach Karner today! karnerj@flhsemail.org
OR stop by the weight room and say hi. (11/15)
HS SPORTS REMINDERS
2024/2025 School Year
Aktivate:
If you are planning on participating in High School Sports, please complete your Aktivate registration for the 2024/2025 school year ASAP. The website is as follows: www.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 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 2024/2025 school year. It is recommended to schedule your physical over the summer break 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 their 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 11/10/23. The physical is expired as of 11/10/24. It will not be valid for the 2024/2025 Fall season since it expires during the Fall season. A new physical must be obtained before the season in order for your athlete to try out for their Fall sport.
HS Sport Season Schedule 2024/2025
Fall: Football - 7/30/24 - 11/27/24
Fall: Non-Football Sports - 8/3/24 - 11/27/24
Winter: 11/16/24 - 2/23/25
Spring: 2/15/25 - 5/18/25
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
Visual Art Department News:
Creative and driven artist wanted. Our HS Visual Arts Conservatory Program would like students to prepare for our upcoming auditions. Students should collect a body of artwork to create an art portfolio and attend one of our workshops.
"Still Life Practice Drawing Session"
FOR: Middle school & high school serious artists
WHY: To practice your drawing skills and to have an opportunity to discuss organizing a portfolio.
DATE: Monday, November 18th
TIME: 3:15pm-5:00pm
WHERE: Art Studio Room 101
Do you want to be involved in Seussical the Musical? Please click on this link for all the information needed regarding cast, crew, and leadership positions! (12/19)
The Faith Lutheran Red Cross Club is sponsoring our next blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5. Click on this link to sign up, please. Blood Drive Link (12/5)
Middle School Art Club Room 101
Meets on Wednesdays
Casual & Fun! Come CREATE in the studio.
-Advisors: Mr. Preston & Mrs. Preston
-3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
MS Boys Lacrosse
Interest meeting: Monday, November 18th
6:30 pm in the Library
Contact Coach Medovich with any questions
MS Girls Basketball
Interest Meeting - October 10th at 3:15 pm in the Library
Tryouts will be November 19th, 20th and 21st
3:30 - 5:30 PM in the Aux Gym
DEVOTIONS
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.”After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you.” Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately the rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. (Matthew 26:69-75)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
A great spiritual battle in the history of the world is unfolding. On the one side, Satan and the demons. Along with Satan are those who serve him as they work to bring Jesus to the cross: the Pharisees and teachers of the Law, the chief priests, Caiaphas, Herod, and, of course, Judas. On the other side is Jesus, and those who belong to Him, foremost would be His Apostles.
Of the Apostles, Peter stands out. He had promised Jesus, “Though [the other Apostles] fall away because of you, I will never fall away” (Matthew 26:33).
Who can Jesus depend on? As it turns out, not Peter. This preeminent Apostle folds under pressure: “Then [Peter] began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, ‘I do not know the man [Jesus].’ And immediately the rooster crowed” (Matthew 26:74).
Is there any hope for Peter? If it depends on Peter, no, there is no hope.
But if it depends on Jesus, there is hope. He’s the One going to the cross for Peter’s sin and the sin of the world. He’s the One who made the promise to keep all those the Father has given to Him (John 17:6-12), and that includes Peter.
For Peter, it is the Word of the cross; it is life and salvation, even over against his doubting and denial.
The Word of the cross comes to you and me. Over against our doubting and denial, we hear the Lord’s promise. We hear His Word forgiving our sin, and where there is the forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation. (Small Catechism, “The Benefit of the Sacrament of the Altar”)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Praise for Your great apostle So eager and so bold, Thrice falling, yet repentant, Thrice charged to feed your fold. Lord, make your pastors faithful To guard Your flock from harm, And hold them when they waver With Your almighty arm. Amen. (LSB 517:10)
-Rev. Warren Graff, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.
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