Announcements 4/15/25
LUNCH TODAY: Sloppy Joe Sandwich & Chips, Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Chili Cheese FF
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: Alfredo or Mariana Pasta Bowl w/Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 15, 2025
LUNCH TODAY: Sloppy Joe Sandwich & Chips, Cheeseburger & FF, Pizza, Chili Cheese FF
LUNCH WEDNESDAY: Alfredo or Mariana Pasta Bowl w/Bread Stick, Chicken Tenders & FF, Pizza, Corn Dog & FF
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE BY MAY 15!!!
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)
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)
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 12:23-50
Daily Lectionary: Exodus 9:29-10:20; Lamentations 2:1-22; Hebrews 3:1-19
“Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:25)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
“If you are going to love someone, you first must love yourself.” The saying is popular among relationship gurus in our world today. The focus on yourself must be first if you are to give love. It is a profound thought to think of yourself first, but in the world of humanism, that is exactly what is advocated. The first-person personal pronouns reign supreme. The “I,” the “me,” the “my,” the “myself” all take precedence over everyone else. It is how we are taught and even wired on account of sin. Love yourself first.
Jesus’ words to those in His midst were certainly contrary to their way of thought. We must hate our lives in order to keep it. Those words certainly did not make sense to the audience listening to Jesus. Christ’s words were counter-cultural. No one is to hate their life and, in doing so, gain eternal life. The Jews in His midst have reminded Him that they are children of Abraham and that they are set apart as God’s people. They are the chosen people of God. Hating our lives would be a ridiculous thought. On account of their hardness of heart, they did not hear the true meaning behind Christ’s words.
Our own sin deafens our ears to the Good News of Christ. We hear over and over the words of the world and how we are to place ourselves first and pursue our own desires. Christ’s words address our own pride and self-centeredness by taking the focus off of the things of this world and pointing them to God’s work in Christ. Every day, we are encouraged in this world to pursue the desires of the flesh. In the Scriptures, we are pointed to the works of Christ. It is Christ who gave His life so that we have life eternal in His name.
In your Baptism, you have been separated from the world. You are in the world, but you are not of the world. You are in Christ and of Christ through the washing and renewal in the waters of Holy Baptism. As you arise each day, the sign of the cross is made, reminding you of your Baptism. No longer does the world prevail in your life. It is Christ who has delivered you out of this world and into life everlasting.
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, grant us by Your grace so to pass through this holy time of our Lord’s passion that we may obtain the forgiveness of our sins; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Collect for Tuesday in Holy Week)
-Rev. Timothy Davis, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, GA.
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