Announcements 4/16/25
LUNCH TODAY: Alfredo or Mariana Pasta Bowl w/Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH THURSDAY: Orange Chicken w/Rice & Noodles, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 16, 2025
LUNCH TODAY: Alfredo or Mariana Pasta Bowl w/Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH THURSDAY: Orange Chicken w/Rice & Noodles, Bacon Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Buffalo Crispy Chicken Sandwich & FF
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE BY MAY 15!!!
DEADLINE 3 DAYS AWAY . . .
Invitations to join Faith Lutheran's chapter of National Honor Society have been sent via email. If you are a sophomore or junior with an unweighted cumulative gpa of 4.0 and did not receive an invitation to join NHS, please contact Mrs. Buuck at buuckj@flhsemail.org. The deadline for completed applications is April 18, 2025. (4/18)
Invitations to join the 2025-2026 orientation crews (Ignite O-Cru [high school] or Newsader O-Cru [middle school]) have been emailed. If you did not receive an email and you are interested in helping students who are new to our school, please come to the Office of Student Life. (4/24)
2024-2025 Student Ambassador Application Now Open!
Do you love Faith Lutheran? Do you love meeting new people? Do you love hosting events? Do you need service hours? Join THE WELCOME CRU!!!! The Welcome Cru is open to any 7th-12th grade student who has attended Faith Lutheran for at least a quarter. Former Welcome Cru Students must reapply every year. All applications must be completed by May 14th. Click this link to apply. (5/14)
Many came to last week's Thailand Mission Trip Informational Meeting. AGAIN, we are only taking 24 high school students from Faith to participate in FLIT 2026 March 2026! We are accepting applications NOW! Registration/Cost goes up after 5/1! Our last student/parent informational meeting will be held after school at 2:45 pm next Thursday, 4/24. SIGN-UP HERE. Pass this to friends with FLIT 2025 POSTER & online BROCHURE! (5/1)
**ATTENTION CRUSADER DANCERS** HS Dance Team Tryouts will be April 15th and 16th in the Arena. 3:15-5:30. Wear appropriate black dance attire. Please fill out the interest form prior to tryouts. Hope to see you there! HS Dance Tryout Interest Form (4/16) Tuesday April 8th from 8:00 to 8:30 AM in the ARENA GYM, we will be holding a short informational meeting for the upcoming 2025/2026 Dance Season Auditions. Coach Gammarano will go over some general information regarding tryouts, the summer schedule as well as season costs. (4/16)
Have you been waiting for HS boys volleyball to come to our school? It’s finally here! No experience is needed—just bring your friends and have fun. We’re lucky to have varsity girls volleyball players coaching us, so it's a great opportunity to learn and improve. If you're interested, email seungwoo.jung25@flhsemail.org.(4/30)
Service Hour Opportunity!
Miracle League Spring Season Baseball Volunteer Dates and Shifts
Saturday, March 29th through Saturday, May 17th Volunteer Shifts
7:45am - 11:00am
10:45am - 1:00pm
12:45am - 3:00pm
2:45am - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm New Youth Competitive Team Volunteer (Volunteer Requirement! Buddy must have a basic understanding of baseball. Buddy will be by the side of their player and will help the player field the ball and provide during-the-play coaching on where to throw the ball. Please sign up at the ML Website Volunteer Link: https://miracleleaguelasvegas.com/volunteer. (5/17)
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Invitations to join the 2025-2026 orientation crews (Ignite O-Cru [high school] or Newsader O-Cru [middle school]) have been emailed. If you did not receive an email and you are interested in helping students who are new to our school, please come to the Office of Student Life. (4/24)
Calling all middle schoolers! The high school Model United Nations team is hosting our annual MINI MUN! This is an incredible one-day workshop experience for middle schoolers to see what it is like to be a part of Model UN. This is a great chance to learn everything you need know about MODEL UN, how to thrive as a delegate, and practice diplomacy! This is a great chance to make friends, build confidence, and practice speaking skills! The cost is $25 and includes dinner. The event will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Faith Lutheran Courtroom. Dinner will be provided! SIGN UP ON YOUR PARENTS CRUSDER CONNECT BY APRIL 28! (4/28)
2024-2025 Student Ambassador Application Now Open!
Do you love Faith Lutheran? Do you love meeting new people? Do you love hosting events? Do you need service hours? Join THE WELCOME CRU!!!! The Welcome Cru is open to any 7th-12th grade student who has attended Faith Lutheran for at least a quarter. Former Welcome Cru Students must reapply every year. All applications must be completed by May 14th. Click this link to apply. (5/14)
Middle School Praise Band Auditions for the 2025-2026 school year will take place on May 6th at 3:30pm in the CPAC. These auditions are for 6th and 7th graders. Questions? Contact Mr. Pullmann at pullmannp@flhsemail.org. Praise Band Audition Packet (5/7)
Middle School students are invited to participate in an educational trip to Florida during Spring Break 2026. We’re planning an unforgettable trip with two days at Disney World, one day at Universal Studios, a visit to the Kennedy Space Center and Everglades National Park. It’s the perfect mix of fun, adventure, and education.There will be an enrollment meeting to discuss the itinerary, inclusions, pricing and how to sign up. Please RSVP for the meeting by clicking the link below.
Wednesday April 23rd on Zoom
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Click Here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/4iAvGs1
If you can’t make the meeting, but would still like to learn more, select: “No, but send more information” to stay informed. (4/23)
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
Attention 6th and 7th grade girls: If you are interested in playing Middle School Volleyball next fall, please fill out the form HERE. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Coach Fox at abbie.fox@flhsemail.org.(5/22)
**ATTENTION 8th grade CRUSADER DANCERS** HS Dance Team Tryouts will be April 15th and 16th in the Arena. 3:15-5:30. Wear appropriate black dance attire. Please fill out the interest form prior to tryouts. Hope to see you there! HS Dance Tryout Interest Form (4/16)
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: John 13:16-38
Daily Lectionary: Exodus 10:21-11:10; Lamentations 3:1-66; Hebrews 4:1-16
“So, after receiving the morsel of bread, he immediately went out. And it was night.” (John 13:30)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
The time is drawing near for the Son of Man to be lifted up. His betrayal is imminent. The betrayer has dipped his hand with Christ. He has put on a facade of friendship and loyalty, but underneath, the “cha-ching” of the 30 pieces of silver is echoing in the background. He sold the savior of the world, the Son of God, the Son of Man, for 30 pieces of silver. John writes, “And it was night.”
As we approach the beginning of the Passion of Christ, John draws us back to the tension between day and night. When Judas left the disciples and Jesus, night was setting in. Darkness was coming in the form of a crucifixion. The Son of God was going to be handed over and killed. Darkness was going to prevail. Night was going to cover the world, and mankind’s hatred of his creator was going to come to fruition in the death of Christ.
Sin loves the night. Throughout the scriptures, and especially in John, we hear repeatedly the use of night. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night in John 3, and in the opening chapter of John, darkness is used to show the condition of the world on account of sin. Our lives are filled with darkness, and we live in the night each day. We struggle with chaos all around us. We desire order, but uncertainty prevails. Families are in chaos. Friendships are unpredictable. Finances are tumultuous. We may feel that our church life and walk with Christ is even in want.
Christ sends Judas out to do what needs to be done at night. In the darkness of the pending crucifixion, there is light. The light of the world will be lifted up. Darkness will come, but it will not prevail. Satan’s work of bringing death into this world is going to be overcome. Christ is going to the cross as the final sacrifice for the sins of the world. He is going to the cross for your darkness. He turns night into day. In the Revelation to St. John, the New Jerusalem is described as having no sun as the Glory of God and the Lamb of God are its light (Revelation 20:23). Now, we live in the light of Christ, waiting for His return.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Merciful and everlasting God, You did not spare Your only Son but delivered Him up for us all to bear our sins on the cross. Grant that our hearts may be so fixed with steadfast faith in Him that we fear not the power of sin, death, and the devil; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for Wednesday of Holy Week)
-Rev. Timothy Davis, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, GA.
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