Some
of you know that I like to go fishing once in a while. I’m not as avid a
fisherman as some people are but I do enjoy some quality time sitting by, or
on, a lake trying to convince a fish or two to bite my bait or lure. I also
enjoy eating those fish that succumb to my offering and get reeled in.
Sometimes it can be hard finding just
the right offering to get that fish to bite. It is frustrating to be able to
see the fish swimming around the bait, or lure, without taking a bite. And it
is hard to catch a fish legally if they don’t take the bait.
There is another fisherman in this
world looking to harvest some unsuspecting prey. He knows his prey very well,
he studies them and keeps careful records of their likes and dislikes. He has a
tackle box full of different lures and baits that he has used for years and
years. He changes the lures a little bit, maybe a little fresh paint or polish,
maybe a different scent, and he always keeps his hooks sharp. This fisherman is
Satan and we are the fish that he is after.
What is his favorite lure for you?
What bait does he know is something you have a hard time resisting? Remember he
knows you and he knows exactly what lure to use at this particular time in your
life. He also knows that his fishing season is short, he has to catch us before
the season runs out and he can’t fish anymore.
We
need to stand firmly in God’s Word so that we recognize Satan’s temptations and
resist them. “Brothers, stand firm, and hold onto the teachings we passed on to
you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.” 2 Thess. 2:15.
September 30th School
Dismissed at Noon
Classes
will be dismissed at noon on the 30th for teacher in-service. There will be no aftercare.
School Drop Off
Reminder you may drop off your student
at 8:10, before then they must go into before care in the fellowship hall.
Cross country
Saturday was the state meet for ACSAA.
There were three schools represented for the races. Caleb Lillo ran for Faith.
He placed second in his division. Congratulations to him. Hopefully, he will
have a few companions to run with him next year.
Basketball
I am sending permission slips home for
basketball this week. I haven’t gotten any confirmation from any gyms yet.
Hopefully, we will be able to start practice on Thursday, September 22. If not
we will shoot for next Tuesday, September 27.
Birthdays
I forgot to put Isaac Moua’s birthday
in last week’s newsletter. Sorry about that Isaac, I hope you had a wonderful
day.
Birthdays this week:
Landon and
Quinton Gartman
God’s richest blessing on your
birthday!
School pictures
On October 4th Alaska Focus
will be at school taking individual and class photos. Be sure your student is
in attendance that day! Students do not have to wear the school uniform on
picture day.
School Paperwork
Our secretary is busy reviewing student’s
files. Parents please be sure to check
for paperwork being sent home today and tomorrow. Thank you for your patience while the office
was in limbo during the construction.
Emergency Kits
Parents
please send back an emergency kit for your student.
If an emergency such as an earthquake or other disaster
would occur, plans and material supplies are in place to provide for the safety
and security of our students, as well as first aid and extended care in the
event that students cannot be immediately picked up by their parents.
In order to help us in this, we ask each family to
prepare a small “comfort kit” for your child, with small items to provide
comfort and to help keep them occupied and calm in an emergency situation. Use
a small zip-lock bag. Pack your child’s comfort kit with a card containing your
child’s name and contact information and other small items for your child’s
comfort. Suggestions include a
non-perishable snack (like a granola bar), a pair of knit gloves, a family
picture, a small toy, and a letter to your child.
Comfort kits can be brought to your child’s teacher at
any time, and will be returned at the end of the school year.
Educate
All households should have received log in instructions
for the Educate program. Please log in
to your account and make any changes you need to the alert section. If you are not able to log in, please contact
the office.
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