Announcements 3/27/25
LUNCH TODAY: General Tso’s Chicken w/Rice or Noodles, Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH FRIDAY: Meatball Pasta w/Marinara Sauce, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Buffalo Crispy Chicken & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 27, 2025
LUNCH TODAY: General Tso’s Chicken w/Rice or Noodles, Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
LUNCH FRIDAY: Meatball Pasta w/Marinara Sauce, Chicken Tenders, Pizza, Buffalo Crispy Chicken & 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.
Faith Lutheran in Thailand (FLIT) Short-term Mission Trip, Spring Break of 2026
What comes to mind when you think of these words: Vibrant. Diverse. Unique. Spiritual. Friendly. Elephant sanctuary. Expedition? Yes! It's Faith Lutheran Short-term Mission Trip to THAILAND over Spring Break 2026. Ready to participate in God's mission, grow spiritually, and explore a new culture? Join with friends on a mission trip next Spring Break to Chiang Mai & Omkoi in Thailand, and experience firsthand the joy of participating in what God is doing in other parts of the world, serving others, and growing in your faith! Sign-up HERE to attend one of the two informational meetings
1. Thursday, 4/10, after school, 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm
2. Friday, 4/11, over lunch, 12:45 pm to 1:10 pm (providing Chips & Salsa)
Remember to share FLIT 2025 POSTER and online BROCHURE with parents and invite others to PARTICIPATE! Spaces are limited. Apply by early May. See you at one of the informational meetings. (4/11)
**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)
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 HS interest meeting in Room 312 at HS lunch on Friday, April 4 and a MS interest meeting in Room 312 at 3:15 on Friday, April 4. 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)
Aceing autism is looking for volunteers for our brand new local program at Southern Highlands Club Tennis Courts in Las Vegas, NV. Our session starts on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and (ages 5-10) 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (ages 11-18) and will run on Sundays April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11. If people want more information about volunteering, they can go HERE and they can also get more information about the local program HERE. If someone is interested, they can sign up HERE. See attachment for more info (3/28)
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)
If you have an interest in philanthropy, if you have received the benefits of a non-profit organization and you want others to know about them, if you are inspired to give back . . . whatever your reason, consider leading a Charity of the Month campaign! To submit an application to lead a charitable fundraiser during the 2025-26 academic year through the Charity of the Month program, please complete and submit this form. Forms must be submitted to the Office of Student Life no later than March 28, 2025, at 4:00pm. (3/28)
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
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 HS interest meeting in Room 312 at HS lunch on Friday, April 4 and a MS interest meeting in Room 312 at 3:15 on Friday, April 4. 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)
If you have an interest in philanthropy, if you have received the benefits of a non-profit organization and you want others to know about them, if you are inspired to give back . . . whatever your reason, consider leading a Charity of the Month campaign! To submit an application to lead a charitable fundraiser during the 2025-26 academic year through the Charity of the Month program, please complete and submit this form. Forms must be submitted to the Office of Student Life no later than March 28, 2025, at 4:00pm. (3/28)
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)
** 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
DEVOTIONS
Today’s Reading: Catechism: The Creed – The Third Article
Daily Lectionary: Genesis 39:1-23; Mark 10:13-31
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
What does this mean? 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 is most certainly true. – Small Catechism Creed, The Third Article
“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely” (1 Thessalonians 5:23a)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
“Sanctify” and “sanctification” are words that probably remind you of confirmation class. Do you remember the definition of the word “sanctify”? In case you don’t, “sanctify” means “to make holy.” So, “sanctified” means “made holy.” So, who drives the sanctification bus? Who is responsible for you being holy— God or you? St. Paul provides a blessing to his readers that “the God of peace sanctify you completely.” That means it’s God’s work. Dr. Luther, in the meaning of the 3rd Article of the Creed in the Small Catechism, confesses the same thing: “the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.” God is the Holy One who makes you holy.
Yet, you struggle when you fall into sin and when you are confronted with the reality that you do unholy things. Sometimes, you make willing decisions to do unholy things. Sometimes, you want to do the opposite of what’s holy. You can’t make yourself holy because that’s God’s responsibility. But you can make yourself unholy, and you can depart from God’s holiness. Sanctification is a Gift from God, but your sinful nature still fights against holiness. Still, the God of peace continually returns to you as He calls, gathers, sanctifies, and keeps you in His Church.
Are you a sinner whose sinful nature fights against God’s holiness that dwells in you? Obviously. Does that change the power of God to heal, save, and sanctify you? Of course not. The Lord your God blesses you with His holiness because He is holy, and He is your faithful God of peace. He keeps you blameless until the day of Jesus’ return.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
We all confess the Holy Ghost, Who from both in truth proceeds, Who sustains and comforts us In all trials, fears, and needs. Blessèd, holy Trinity, Praise forever be to Thee! (LSB 953:3)
-Rev. Peter Ill, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL.
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