Announcements 4/3/25

LUNCH TODAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodles, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH FRIDAY: Alfredo or Marinara Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, BBQ Riblet & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
April 3, 2025
 
LUNCH TODAY: Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Rice or Noodles, Pizza, Cheeseburger & FF, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH FRIDAY: Alfredo or Marinara Pasta Bowl & Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, BBQ Riblet & 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 15th.
 
There will be a meeting for all those interested in taking the after school CyberPatriot course for next year - Room 312 at Lunch on Friday, April 4
CyberPatriot is a team-based cyber security competition where teams of 6 work together to secure virtual computers and complete various computer science based challenges. CyberPatriot teaches skills like leadership, programming, and cybersecurity. Faith Lutheran’s CyberPatriot teams have placed first in Nevada for the last 12 years, and have advanced to the national finals twice. We will be having a CyberPatriot interest meeting in room 312 at lunch on Friday, April 4 for anyone interested in this. Beginners are welcome; no previous programming or cyber security knowledge is required. Email matthias.lee28@flhsemail.org or joseph.rice26@flhsemail.org for any questions about the program or the competition.(4/4)
 
Congratulations to the following students/teacher of the month for the month of March!
Students: Max Ellish and Corbin Sterner
Teacher: Coach Rayes Gonzales (4/11)
 
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)
 
Faith Lutheran in Thailand (FLIT) Short-term Mission Trip, Spring Break of 2026
Check out the NEW PROMO VIDEO for FLIT 2026!
Want to hear more about Faith Lutheran Short-term Mission Trip to THAILAND over Spring Break 2026?  Sign-up HERE to one or all of our meetings next week: 
1. Student: Thurs., 4/10, after school, 2:45 pm in 118
2. Student: Friday, 4/11, over lunch, 12:45 pm in 118 (providing light snacks)
3. Parents: Thurs., 4/24, after school, 5:36 pm @ school (place TBD) and over Zoom (link will be emailed to parents)
Remember to pass these on to parents and friends: FLIT 2025 POSTER & online BROCHURE
Apply by May 1 to get early-registration discounts! (4/24)
 
**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)
 
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)
 
Interested in Law? Love a Challenge? Join the Fall Mock Trial Team! 
Tryouts for the Fall Mock Trial Competitive Team are happening now! Whether you're passionate about law, enjoy debating, or just want to sharpen your critical thinking skills, this is a great opportunity to compete, learn and have fun. No experience necessary! To learn more or schedule a tryout, email spencer.owen@flhsemail.org!(4/3)
 
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
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)
 
There will be a meeting for 8th graders interested in taking the after school CyberPatriot course for next year - Room 312 at 3:15pm on Friday, April 4
CyberPatriot is a team-based cyber security competition where teams of 6 work together to secure virtual computers and complete various computer science based challenges. CyberPatriot teaches skills like leadership, programming, and cybersecurity. Faith Lutheran’s CyberPatriot teams have placed first in Nevada for the last 12 years, and have advanced to the national finals twice. We will be having a CyberPatriot interest meeting in room 312 at 3:15pm on Friday, April 4 for anyone interested in this. Beginners are welcome; no previous programming or cyber security knowledge is required. Email matthias.lee28@flhsemail.org or joseph.rice26@flhsemail.org for any questions about the program or the competition.(4/4)
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
 
** MS Dance** Team Auditions**
                 6-8th graders
April 14th and 15th in Room 203
3:30-5pm must attend both days!
Wear dance clothes, jazz shoes/sneakers, hair up
*Jazz/Pom/Hip hop  (4/14)
 
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)
 
** MS Cheer ** for the 2025/2026 School Year
Interest meeting: Tuesday, April 1st
4:30 pm in the Library
Tryouts:  April 7th, 8th, 9th
3:30 - 7:00 pm in the Student Center
Contact Coach Bridges with any questions
Interest Form:  25/26 MS Cheer Interest Form (4/9)
 
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Catechism: The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. 
When Jesus’ disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, this is the prayer He gave them. When children learn this by memory, there are some words that are difficult to understand, like “hallowed” and “trespasses.” There are some places where the old, traditional translation is a bit confusing, like “who art in heaven.” When this is learned by a young child, they are often quick to want to learn something else, something new.
But this prayer is one that no Christian ever learns completely, at least not here on earth. This profound prayer washes over us, each phrase like a profound wave of meaning. God is in heaven, and His name is holy. Ponder that for a minute or for a lifetime. God’s kingdom comes and His desires are completed, no matter if we ask for that to happen or not. He gives us what we need, and He forgives us and strengthens us to forgive others. That sounds simple, right? It isn’t. How often have you failed at trusting God to do good for you or faltered at forgiving someone else? Then, we ask God to lead us away from temptation and deliver us from evil. The more we pray those words, the more often we see temptation and evil around us. Finally, we recognize that God has an eternal kingdom and power and glory forever, and that doesn’t make sense to our time-conscious sensibilities. This prayer that Jesus gave His Church never gets old. You can never pray it and say, “I don’t need to pray like that again.” This prayer is always good for God’s children to pray until the day when His kingdom comes, and you see Him face to face.
When it comes to the Lord’s Prayer, don’t move on. Don’t look for something new. Pray this prayer again and again. Slow down. Don’t rush through it. Stop. Ponder. Reflect. Repeat. Wonder. After all, this is how your Lord wants you to pray.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Our Father, who from heav’n above Bids all of us to live in love As members of one family And pray to You in unity, Teach us no thoughtless words to say But from our inmost hearts to pray. (LSB 766:1)
-Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL.
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