Monday, December 14, 2015

Parent Connect December 14th

This Friday, December 18th marks the end of 2nd Quarter and the beginning of Christmas break. Classes dismiss at 12:00 noon. There will be no aftercare.
Second quarter report cards will be distributed Friday, January 8th.

This Friday evening, December 18th, will be our school Christmas service, “Did You Know?” presented at 6:30 p.m. in the recital hall at the UAA Fine Arts Building. This is a school function where the students will be presenting the service. All Faith students are expected to be in attendance. The students put much time and effort into preparing for this special opportunity to share their Christmas joy with you! Plan to enjoy this special worship opportunity with your family as part of your Christmas celebrations. Invite family and friends to join us! Students should by at the UAA Fine Arts building by 6:15 p.m. to prepare.

There will be no school classes from Monday, December 21st through Friday, January 1st. School classes will resume Monday, January 4th. May God bless your family’s Christmas celebrations.

Bake Sale!
Parents, Teachers, and Friends (PTF) will be sponsoring a bake sale to benefit the school on Friday, December 18th at noon (right after school) and Sunday, December 20th before the worship service.  We can still use donations! Please text Tina Henry (240-0623) with what you will be bringing if you are able to make a donation.

Grades 3-5 will be visiting the Loussac Library on Wednesday, December 16th. Students are reminded to bring their library cards and any books that are due.

Toddler Time meets this Wednesday, December 16th from 10 to 11 a.m. Parents with children ages 0-5 are invited to this hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 907-792-9388.

Junior Choir meets this week on Wednesday, December 16th at 12:20 p.m.

Handchime Choir meets Thursday, December 16th at 12:30 p.m.

Advent Soup Supper and Worship
This Wednesday, December 16th, we invite you to join us for our soup supper and midweek Advent service at 7:00 p.m.   The supper begins at 6:00 p.m.  We ask that you bring your favorite soup or salad to share. Bread or desserts are also welcome.  Don’t worry if you are unable to bring anything, come and join us anyway! We look forward to seeing you there.

You are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, December 17th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day with the Lord.

Hot Lunch this Thursday, December 18th !
The PTF ladies and 8th graders will be serving that traditional Christmas favorite, chicken noodle soup, with ham or turkey sandwiches, fruit, and dessert! Please return the attached note if your child will be taking hot lunch. 
Parents if you would like to join your child for hot lunch please complete the hot lunch slip.

You are invited to join the Faith congregation for these Christmas worship opportunities:

Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24th
            6:00 p.m. Worship Service
            10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25th
            10:00 a.m. Worship Service
New Year’s Eve – Thursday, December 31st
            7:00 p.m. Worship Service


Monday, December 7, 2015

Parent Connection December 7th

Advent Devotions
Attached please find this week’s Advent Devotions. (We are still waiting for our devotional booklets to arrive. We will get them out to families as soon as we can.)  We hope that you are finding these devotions and the Advent wreath we sent home last week useful in your family’s preparations during this Advent season. It is our hope that every family in our school family takes the opportunity to spend time together around God’s Word in devotion and prayer as we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth.

Christmas for Kids
This Saturday, December 12th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall is Christmas for Kids. Parents can drop off their children ages 3 (must be potty trained) to 10 years old for crafts, singing, snacks, games, and the true story of Christmas. Contact Cara Ewings at 792-9388 for more information or to volunteer to help.

Advent for Families
This next Sunday evening, December 13th from 6-7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church and School would like to invite your family to our third Advent for Families activity as we make a Christmas wall hanging together. All materials for the craft will be provided to each family. There will be refreshments, and we will have with an Advent devotion together.
All are welcome!

Congratulations to our Huskies boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for their hard work and sportsmanship at the ACSAA tournament this last weekend. The boys’ team took second place in the tournament. Both boys and girls played their hardest and let their lights shine. We are proud of you!

Friday, December 18th is our school Christmas service, “Did You Know?” presented at 6:30 p.m. in the recital hall at the UAA Fine Arts Building. This is a school function where the students will be presenting the service. All Faith students are expected to be in attendance. Plan to enjoy this special worship opportunity with your family!
Sign and return the attached permission slip for our rehearsal the morning of the Christmas service.
Advent Soup Supper and Worship
This Wednesday, December 9th, we invite you to join us for our midweek Advent service at 7:00 p.m.   The supper begins at 6:00 p.m.  We ask that you bring your favorite soup or salad to share. Bread or desserts are also welcome.  Don’t worry if you are unable to bring anything, come and join us anyway! We look forward to seeing you there.

You are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, December 10th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day with the Lord. Pastor Robbert from King of Kings in Wasilla will lead our chapel service this week. Our current mission offering is designated for Jesus Cares Ministries.

Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 907-792-9388.

Junior Choir meets this week on Wednesday, December 9th at 12:20 p.m.
On Saturday, December 12th the Junior Choir will sing for Shepherd of the Hills worship here at Faith at 5:00 p.m. Choir members should be at Faith by 4:45 p.m. to prepare.

Handchime Choir meets Thursday, December 10th at 12:30 p.m.

Grades 6-8 will be visiting the Loussac Library on Friday, December 11th. Students are reminded to bring their library cards and any books that are due.

Faith Parents, Teachers, and Friends (PTF) will meet Thursday December 10th at 7:00pm. 

Bake Sale – PTF will have a bake sale on Friday, December 18th at Noon.  Please text Tina Henry at 240-0623 to let her know what you will be donating




Monday, November 30, 2015

Parent Connection November 30th

Are you ready for Christmas?
     We can get so caught up in the shopping, the planning for get-togethers, the decorations, and the holiday events that we forget why we are celebrating in the first place.
 We encourage you to take the opportunity this Advent season to get your family in the habit of devotion together. It only takes a few minutes a day, and a few minutes together in God’s Word not only refreshes our souls and reminds us of the precious gift of the Savior, but also expresses to our children that our God is important enough to take the time. We wouldn’t decide not to eat or sleep because we are “too busy”. Yet we often make excuses to avoid something just as important. Are we really too busy to spend a few moments at our Savior’s feet with our families?
     Here are some ideas to help you get started:
  • Commit yourselves to devotions. Set aside a time in the morning, or in the evening after dinner or before bed. Have everyone in the family put aside other activities to make Christ the center of your family. A few minutes are all that it takes. You do have the time, if it’s important to you!
  • Make family attendance at Sunday worship, Advent, and Christmas services the most important events in your family’s holiday celebration. Would you have a birthday party and forget to invite the person whose birthday it is?
    Now is the time to start a great routine that can    strengthen you and your family throughout your whole lives. As a gift to you from Faith Lutheran Church and School, we are sending home an Advent wreath, candles and an Advent devotion book for each family. An Advent wreath can serve as a great “countdown to Christmas” along with your advent devotions and prayers.
God bless your Christmas and Advent preparations.
  
Advent for Families!
We had an enjoyable time with our families this last Sunday as we decorated Advent wreaths together and had our first Advent devotion.
This next Sunday evening, December 6th  from 6-7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church and School would like to invite your family to our second Advent for Families activity as we make a nativity decoration together (Jesus, Mary and Joseph). All materials for the craft will be provided to each family. There will be refreshments, and we will close with an Advent devotion together.
If you didn’t get to decorate your Advent wreath last Sunday, you can also bring your wreath to this Sunday’s activity. We still have ribbons, pine cones, flowers, and other decorations for your family to decorate your advent wreath, which we will make available for those who need them.
In the weeks following, we will have several more Advent for Families activities on Sunday evenings. All are welcome!


Advent Soup Supper and Worship
This Wednesday, December 2nd, we invite you to join us for our midweek Advent service at 7:00 p.m.  
There will be a soup supper in the fellowship hall prior to the service.  The supper begins at 6:00 p.m.  We ask that you bring your favorite soup or salad to share. Bread or desserts are also welcome.  Don’t worry if you are unable to bring anything, come and join us anyway! We look forward to seeing you there.

You are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, December 3rd, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day with the Lord. Pastor Hackmann from Peace Lutheran Church in Eagle River will lead our chapel service this week. Our current mission offering is designated for Jesus Cares Ministries.
  

The basketball teams will be playing in the ACSAA tournament this week Thursday through Saturday.
The boys’ first game is Thursday, December 3rd at 7:45 p.m. vs. Lumen Christi.
The girls’ first game is Friday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. vs. Wasilla Lake.
All games will be played at Lumen Christi. Admission to the tournament is $5 for adults, $3 for students, $1 for Seniors, and $15 for families. Children under 12 are free.

There will be basketball practice this week Tuesday, December 1st from 3-4:30 p.m. Please note that this is an early practice.


SPIRIT DAYS THIS WEEK!
No uniforms on Wednesday and Thursday! Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week are SPIRIT DAYS! Have fun and show your school spirit and cheer on the Basketball teams as they compete in the ACSAA tournament this week.
Wednesday December 2nd – Hat Day
Wear your favorite, most unusual, or most colorful hat. Dress to match your hat!
Thursday, Sept. 17th – Classroom Color Day
Each classroom is assigned a color. All students should wear clothing in their class color:
Kindergarten – Blue
            1st and 2nd Grades – Red
            3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades – Green
            6th, 7th and 8th Grades – Black
Friday – Sept.18th –Teal and Gold Day
Wear our school colors with pride!

Handchime Choir meets Tuesday, December 1st  at 12:30 p.m. since the lower grades will be gone for a play on Thursday.

 Grades 6-8 will be taking a field trip to Color Me Mine on Wednesday, December 2nd.
  
Preschool through grade 2 will be attending the Anchorage Junior Theater production of Madeline and the Bad Hat on Thursday, December 3rd.

 Junior Choir meets this week on Friday, December 4th at 12:20 p.m. since the grade 6-8 classroom will be gone for a field trip on Wednesday.
Coming up on Friday, December 18th is our school Christmas service, “Did You Know?” presented at 6:30 p.m. in the recital hall at the UAA Fine Arts Building. This is a school function where the students will be presenting the service. All Faith students are expected to be in attendance. Plan to enjoy this special worship opportunity with your family!

 Picture Retake Day – Picture retakes will be on Tuesday, December 8th beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Please let your child’s teacher or the office know if you are planning to have pictures taken on this day.


Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 907-792-9388.


PTF Meeting Change – PTF will meet next week on Thursday December 10th at 7:00pm.  The meeting was moved to accommodate those attending the basketball tournament.  

Monday, November 23, 2015

Parent Connection Nov 23rd Issues #15

There will be no school classes this Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. May God bless your time remembering God’s many blessings you’re your family.

You are invited to join us for our special Thanksgiving school chapel service this Wednesday, November 25th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day and our Thanksgiving holiday with the Lord. Students are encouraged to bring as their chapel offering a non-perishable food donation for the Alaska Food Bank. We will be completing our food drive this week.

Handchimes will be playing for chapel on Wednesday.  Handchime players need to be at school no later than 8:15 to practice before chapel service.

Congratulations to our National Geographic Bee Finalists and Champions!

School Competition Champion – Olivia Zanto
School Competition 2nd Place – Alexis Klebs
Grade 1-2 Champion – Aurora Ewings
Kindergarten Champion – Ewan Flynn

Classroom Finalists:
Alaina Hackmann, Caleb Lillo, Alexis Klebs, Olivia Zanto, Megan Lillo, Ella Anton, Cody Boswell, Joshua Lillo

Due to gym availablility, the basketball teams will be practicing this week Tuesday, November 24th  from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Junior Choir meets Wednesday, November 25th at 12:20 p.m.

Join us this next Sunday evening, November 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for Advent for Families! Faith Lutheran Church and School would like to invite you to this evening activity for families as we prepare for the celebration of Advent and Christmas. Families will receive an advent wreath with candles to decorate as well as a devotional booklet to use for advent devotions. We will have a pizza supper and a starting devotion as families together. All materials will be provided to our families free of charge. In the weeks following, we will have more Advent for Families activities with the opportunity for families to make nativity scenes, Christmas ornaments, and an epiphany calendar. All are welcome!

This is the last week for our Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive for the Food Bank of Alaska. Donations will be taken to the food bank on Wednesday, November 25th. You may bring your non-perishable food items in to the school at any time. Donation barrels will be in the school entryway and the fellowship hall. Our special collections will be included with these donations on November 25th. There are lists posted on the barrels with suggested items.

Picture Retake Day – Picture retakes will be on December 8th beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Please let your child’s teacher or the office know if you are planning to have pictures taken on this day.


Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 907-792-9388.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Parent Connection Nov 9th

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” – Hebrews 11:1

Perhaps you have a blind person walking down a busy city street or through a crowded airport or mall with their seeing-eye dog. The dog, expertly trained, knows exactly what dangers to avoid, where to stop, when to start, and how to indicate to its master what is going on around them.
The blind person in turn hold’s firmly to the harness and follows the dog’s lead. I imagine that their relationship did not start that way. Even though the dog was expertly trained and prepared in advance, day one of their relationship was probably a bit nerve wracking for his owner. The person had to put complete trust in the dog. But over time and with experience, the blind person learned to trust the dog completely. Now they walk together, the owner clinging tightly to the harness with confidence that his dog will lead him in the right direction.
In chapter 11 of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Hebrews, Paul conducts a review of some of the notable faithful among God’s Old Testament people who put their faith in a Savior to come. They did not get to see the Savior in their lifetimes, yet through faith worked by the Holy Spirit, they followed God’s lead and trusted in his promise of a coming Savior. They walked by faith, following the God who proved himself faithful and trustworthy to them again and again.
Following Jesus, death, resurrection, and ascension, God’s New Testament people, including us, continue that walk in faith. Through God’s Word and the same Holy Spirit, we see God’s plan of salvation worked out through Old and New Testament believers, as well as in our daily lives. And the Same God who has shown been faithful in the past promises to remain faithful to his people. Through faith and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we cling tightly to His Word, recognizing the daily blessings we receive by His hand, as well as the trusting in the promise of eternal blessings he has prepared for us. Though we do not always see what God’s plans are for us, we can cling tightly to God’s Word and Promises. He has been faithful in the past; he will continue to be faithful as he leads us home us to his heavenly kingdom.
God bless your week!
Principal Schneck J


In Honor of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11th, Faith Lutheran School will be holding a flag retirement ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the flagpole in front of the school entrance. All are welcome to attend.

Are you planning on taking advantage of the 25% tuition discount for full payment by November 15th? If you need to know your balance due or have any questions regarding billing or the application of this discount, please contact Sheila Lillo in the church/school office (563-3499).


Even if you missed “Have a New Kid by Friday” this last Wednesday, there are still more presentations coming up, and you are welcome to “jump in” this week!
Come join us this Wednesday evening November from 6:30-8:00 p.m. as we continue these fun and informative video presentations by Christian psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman. Dr. Leman offers encouragement and advice to parents on how to positively impact the development of your child’s attitude, behavior and character. No matter your situation, Dr. Leman’s presentations will give you tips on helping your child on their road towards maturity.
Two mini-lessons are offered each evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m., and babysitting will be provided. You are welcome to attend any or all of them. There is no cost for participation. Bring a friend and join us!

For a brief overview of the “Have a New Kid by Friday” video presentations, visit

This week: Wednesday November 11th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
·         Staying Connected to Be Respected   It’s Not an Impossible Dream!
·         Check Your Attitude at the Door    Dudes and Dudettes with ‘Tudes Not Permitted Inside!
Next week: Wednesday November 18th
6:30-8:00 p.m.
·         The Amazing Race for Self-Esteem    Raising the Bar of Confidence without Lowering the Boom of Discouragement
·         “Leman’s Secrets” for Enjoying the Journey    Little Things Mean a Lot!


The Bible Study “Making Life Better” continues this evening with Pastor Ewings this evening, November 9th, at 6:30 p.m. This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to new-comers and long-time Christians alike. All are welcome! Please contact Pastor [

The basketball teams will be playing games both Tuesday and Thursday this week.
On Tuesday, November 10th the teams are playing at Birchwood Christian. The girls’ game is at 4:30 p.m. and the boys’ game is at 5:30 p.m.
On Thursday, November 12th the teams are playing at Lumen Christi. The girls’ game is at 5:00 p.m. and the boys’ game is at 6:00 p.m.

Junior Choir meets Wednesday, November 11th  at 12:20 p.m.

Handchime Choir meets Thursday, November 12th  at 12:30 p.m.

You are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, November 11th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day with the Lord. Pastor Ewings will lead our chapel service this week. Our current mission offering is designated for Jesus Cares Ministries.

 There is a Parents Night Out this Friday, November 13th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Drop off the kids to enjoy some time with friends while Mom and Dad take some time for themselves. This Parents’ Night Out theme is “Dance  Party”! There is no cost, but free-will donations will be accepted to support PTF activities. Please sign up in the lower hallway.

Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 907-792-9388.

We are currently holding a Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive for the Food Bank of Alaska from now through Thanksgiving.  You may bring your non-perishable food items in to the school at any time. Donation barrels will be in the school entryway and the fellowship hall. Students will also take a special food collection for our Thanksgiving chapel service to include with these donations on November 25th. There are lists posted on the barrels with suggested items.

Picture Retake Day – Picture retakes will be on December 8th beginning at 9:00am.  Please let your child’s teacher or the office know if you are planning to have pictures taken on this day.


School Communications – The school is now using Cornerstone to communicate school closings.  If you have not set up your preferences please do so.  Upper grade parents have already been given access to the system.  Lower grade parents should receive your email with access information this week.  Please see the attached letter with all the information you need to get logged on.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Parent Connection October 26th

Our Parent-Teacher Consultations will be held this evening and tomorrow evening Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th from 4-9 p.m. 
If you are unable to make your appointment at the time you arranged on the Signup Genius page, please speak to your child’s teacher to arrange for a meeting at an alternate time.

You are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, October 29th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day with the Lord. Mr. Schneck will lead our chapel service this week. Our current mission offering is designated for Jesus Cares Ministries.

Our Scholastic Book Fair is this week!
Come visit the Faith fellowship hall and browse the variety of books available for kids, and even some for adults! Book Fair hours are:
Wednesday, October 28th   5:30-9 p.m.
Thursday, October 29th      5:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, October 31st        10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday, November 1st        between services
Would you like to help out? Please speak to Tina Henry.

“Trunk or Treat” is coming up this Friday, October 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is an event where families can come and enjoy some safe outdoor trick-or-treating and fun activities here In the Faith Lutheran parking lot. Come join us, and bring friends!
  
Faith Lutheran Church and School is hosting a special parenting video-workshop entitled “Have a New Kid by Friday” on three consecutive Wednesday evenings starting on November 4th. These fun and informative video presentations by Christian psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman offer encouragement and advice to parents on how to positively impact the development of your child’s attitude, behavior and character. No matter your situation, Dr. Leman’s presentations will give you tips on helping your child on their road towards maturity.
Two mini-lessons will be offered each evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m., and babysitting will be provided! You are welcome to attend any or all of them! There is no cost for participation, but take-home workbooks will be available for a donation. Bring a friend and join us!
For a brief overview of the presentation, visit

Session Schedule:
Wednesday November 4th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
·         Wake Up to Reality!   Breaking Free of the Parent Trap
·         Caution: Children Growing Up Here!   What Kids Need That Parents Must Deliver
Wednesday November 11th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
·         Staying Connected to Be Respected   It’s Not an Impossible Dream!
·         Check Your Attitude at the Door    Dudes and Dudettes with ‘Tudes Not Permitted Inside!
Wednesday November 18th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
·         The Amazing Race for Self-Esteem    Raising the Bar of Confidence without Lowering the Boom of Discouragement
·         “Leman’s Secrets” for Enjoying the Journey    Little Things Mean a Lot!

Our Fall Canned Food Drive begins October 30th.  Start bringing your non-perishable food items in to school or bring them by at Trunk or Treat!  Items will be donated to the Food Bank of Alaska.

Are you planning on taking advantage of the 25% tuition discount for full payment by November 15th? If you need to know your balance due or have any questions regarding billing or the application of this discount, please contact Sheila Lillo in the church/school office (563-3499)

Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at 907-792-9388.

Junior Choir meets Wednesday, October 28th at 12:20 p.m.

Handchime Choir meets Thursday, October 29th at 12:30 p.m.

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball (grades 5-8) Thursday 29th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Subway Sport Center in Anchorage. 

The Kindergarten class is taking a field trip to visit Pet Zoo on Friday, October 30th. They will be leaving around 10 a.m. and returning around noon. Please remember to leave car seats!


PTF is meeting Thursday November 5th at 7:00pm.  Come see what is planned for the coming year.  

Monday, October 19, 2015

Parent Connection October 19th

Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.”
 And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.20 But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.”
Then the Lord said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. 22 When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen.”
- Exodus 33:18-23
            Moses makes a bold request. “Show me your glory.” Fresh from Mount Sinai, he ask God for a face to face meeting. He wants some reassurance that God is with him as he leads God’s people to the promised land.
            But it is not to be. “…for no one can may see me and live.” But the Lord does grant him a special favor. “…you will see my back…” Moses doesn’t get to see God’s approach, but he does get to see where God has been.
            Often in life we may think, “Why doesn’t God just reveal his plans to me now? Why do I have to wait to find out what his plans are for me? Why doesn’t God just come to me and tell me what to do?” But at these times he says to us as well, “You can’t see my face.” He covers us with his hand as he passes by. It is not ours to know ahead of time what God’s plans are for us, since, as He declares in Isaiah 55:9 says, “my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
But in a way God lets us see back. We can see how he has worked in the lives of his people in the past. We can remember how God has worked in our own lives, preserving and blessing us. We know what God has done for his people. We know what God has done for us. We can trust that the God who has been our loving shepherd in the past will continue to provide, protect, and lead his people in the future.
An oft repeated Christian saying goes, “We do not know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future.”
Thank you, Lord, for directing our past, present and future for our good. Help us to trust in you. Amen.

God bless your week,
Principal Schneck J


This is the final week of our first quarter.
Our last day of this first quarter is Friday, October 23rd. Classes will dismiss at 12:00 noon. There will be no aftercare.
At the end of the first quarter we require parents to make a meeting with the teacher to collect their first quarter report and discuss their child’s progress. Our consultation days will be Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th from 4-9 p.m.  Our sign-up for parent teacher meeting appointments will be done online using Sign-Up Genius. Parents will receive an email with a link to follow to the sign up for a consultation time. You may also access the registration by accessing the following link:
If you are unable to make an appointment at the times listed, please speak to your child’s teacher to arrange for a meeting at an alternate time. Please speak to Mr. Schneck if you have any questions or difficulty signing up online. The sign-up will be closed on Tuesday, October 27th.

There will be no school classes on Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th. The teachers will be attending the Alaska Conference of Pastors and Teachers in Wasilla. Classes will resume on Wednesday, October 28th.
The Bible Study “Making Life Better” continues this evening with Pastor Ewings this evening, October 19th, at 6:30 p.m. This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to new-comers and long-time Christians alike. Please contact Pastor Ewings for more information.

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball (grades 5-8) Practice Tuesday and Thursday , October 20th and 22nd, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Subway Sport Center in Anchorage. 

You are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, October 22nd, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day with the Lord. Pastor Pao Moua will lead our chapel service this week. Our current mission offering is designated for Jesus Cares Ministries.

Are you planning on taking advantage of the 25% tuition discount for full payment by November 15th? If you need to know your balance due or have any questions regarding billing or the application of this discount, please contact Sheila Lillo in the church/school office (563-3499)

Junior Choir meets Wednesday, October 21st at 12:20 p.m.

Handchime Choir meets Thursday, October 22nd  at 12:30 p.m. Thank you, Handchime Choir, for your music in our chapel service last Thursday!

Boxtops for Education
Our next deadline for Boxtops for Education submission is Friday, October 23rd. Please bring in any Boxtops you have saved for us by that time, and keep saving! Thanks!


Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at
907-792-9388.

A special thank you to all those all those who helped with the Community Health Fair on Saturday!  

There will be a two work nights this week for preparing for next Friday’s “Trunk or Treat” on Wednesday and Thursday, October 21st and 22nd, sponsored by Faith PTF. You are invite to come in and help prepare decorations for the event.

 “Trunk or Treat” is coming up on Friday, October 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is an event where families can come and enjoy some safe outdoor trick-or-treating and fun activities here at Faith Lutheran. To volunteer to help out, provide your decorated vehicle, or supply candy, please contact the school office. Or sign up at:  http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=20f0a44a5a72ca46-trunk

An Educational Focus Group is forming to discuss and brainstorm how to implement improvements to the school.  The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:15pm.  If you have great ideas to grow Faith Lutheran School plan on attending this meeting.


Fall Canned Food Drive begins October 30th.  Start bringing your non-perishable food items in to school or bring them by at Trunk or Treat!  Items will be donated to the Food Bank of Alaska.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Parent Connection October 12th

When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”
Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?”
The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him,“Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith!” – Matthew 8:5-13

            When the President of the United States asks the butler in the White House for a cup of coffee, no one would expect him to be refused. When the CEO of Apple asks to see the latest sales numbers, they likely show up on his desk in a matter of minutes.
            And when the Lord of heaven and earth tells a sickness to leave, it leaves.
            There was no doubt in this centurion’s mind that all Jesus needed to do was command, and it would happen. The commands of authorities are followed, and Jesus, as God’s Son and our Savior,  is the ultimate authority.
            Do we believe like the centurion? When we have problems, wants and needs, do we worry about them, complain, or lament, or do we take them first to the one says, “Call upon me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15)?
            Lord, give us faith like the centurion, to believe and trust that you have all things in your keeping.
            God bless your week,
Principal Schneck J


Pastor Ewings will be continuing his evening Bible class entitled “Making Life Better” this evening. In this class, participants will consider how God has made our lives better by reviewing our past, changing our present, and transforming our future. This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to new-comers and long-time Christians alike. Come marvel at what God has done for you! This class is presented on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Pastor Ewings for more information, or just come tonight to see what it is all about!

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball (grades 5-8) Practice Tuesday and Thursday , October 13th and 15th, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the Subway Sport Center in Anchorage.  Please speak to Mr. Tom Zarnstorff if you have any questions.
You are invited to join us for our weekly school chapel service this Thursday, October 15th, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Families and friends are invited to come and join us in starting our day with the Lord. Pasto Fred Voss from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Anchorage will lead our chapel service. Our current mission offering is designated for Jesus Cares Ministries.

The Handchime Choir will be playing in the school chapel service on October 15th. Handchime members should be school and meet in the church sanctuary at 8:15 a.m. to prepare.

PTF will be offering hot lunch this Thursday, October 15th. On the menu- TACOS! Please see the attached note.
Are you planning on taking advantage of the 25% tuition discount for full payment by November 15th? If you need to know your balance due or have any questions regarding billing or the application of this discount, please contact Sheila Lillo in the church/school office (563-3499)

Math-A-Thon is a way students can raise money for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Registration forms for students wishing to participate were sent home last week and are due by Tuesday, October 13th, or parents can register their children online so that they can begin online.  Once your math is complete pledges are due Tuesday, November 3rd.  Extra forms are available in the box by the office.
Do the math – Help save lives!

Junior Choir meets Wednesday, October 14th  at 12:20 p.m.

Handchime Choir meets Thursday, October 15th at 12:30 p.m.

Toddler Time is an hour of educational activities, structured play and a snack for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Faith fellowship hall. For more information contact Mrs. Cara Ewings at
907-792-9388.

Faith PTF is hosting a Community Health Fair this Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. This is a free event providing basic health screening and health care information and all are invited.
We do need some volunteers to help us host this event. To volunteer sign up at: SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A44A5A72CA46-health   For more information follow the link on the school’s website or call the school office.

This year our church and school will host a “Trunk or Treat” on Friday, October 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is an event where families can come and enjoy some safe outdoor trick-or-treating and fun activities here at Faith Lutheran. To volunteer to help out, provide your decorated vehicle, or supply candy, please contact the school office. Or sign up at:  Signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44a5a72ca46-trunk