Judgment Day?
That’s what some people call April 15. Others will recognize it as Tax Day, the day that Americans are required to have their taxes for the previous year figured out, filed, and paid. At the very least, you have to have your taxes paid even though you may have filed for an extension to file the paperwork. Some people like to get their taxes taken care of as soon as possible in January, others try to put it off as long as possible. Sooner or later we all have to pay our fair share.
But “Judgment Day”? Is there any comparison between tax day and the end of the world? I’m certain that some people have gotten away for years without paying their taxes, or they may have found loopholes to get around paying them. No one will escape the judgment that will take place when their existence here on earth ends. When a person leaves this world, their soul will be judged and their time in heaven or hell will begin. Then on the day when Jesus returns ‘to judge the living and the dead’, the souls and bodies of those who have died previously will be reunited and the judgment that has already taken place will be revealed to all. At stake here is not money to pay the government but your eternal future. Jesus said, “What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his own soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:26.
PTF Meeting
PTF will be meeting this Wednesday, April 18th. The agenda includes the upcoming Parent’s Night Out, Teacher Appreciation Week, Parking Lot Sale, School Picnic, and electing officers.
We need volunteers for President, Vice-President, and Secretary. If you are interested in supporting our school this way, please contact Sheila Lillo at 907-229-7901
Track Practice
We will begin practice on Thursday, April 19th. We will be practicing at Cuddy Midtown Park at the skating oval. If any parents would like to help with practice, it would be greatly appreciated.
We will leave after school and try to be done with practice at 5:30pm. Children may be picked up at the park at 5:30pm, or at school between 5:45pm and 6:00pm depending on traffic.
Permission slips were sent home with students in grades 5-8. Please sign and return them by the end of the day Thursday.
Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will be served this Thursday April 19th. The menu for this month is Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Salad, Fresh Fruit, and Dessert.
The cost for the meal is $4.00. Please return the permission slip and money (cash or check made out to PTF) to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, April 18th in order to assure we have enough pizza for everyone.
K-4 Field Trip
The students in K - 4th grade will go to the Atwood Concert Hall for the 10:00 am performance of “Peter & the Wolf” on Thursday, April 19th.
Parent’s Night Out
Bring the kids this Friday night, April 20th, 6:00pm-9:00pm, for a fun evening with activities based on The Love Bug movie featuring that fun-loving Herbie.
Parents can drop off their preschool (potty-trained, please) through 8th graders for a night out. Free-will donations will be accepted.
Kids’ Day at the Dena’ina
Faith Lutheran School will be hosting a booth at Kids’ Day this Saturday, April 21st. The event runs 10:00am – 4:00pm and highlights programs for children in Anchorage. We need volunteers to help throughout the day. Please let Mrs. Z know if you can volunteer for an hour or two to help with crafts at Faith’s Booth.
K-8 Singing at Faith Lutheran
K-8 students will be singing during the 10:30am worship service on Sunday, April 29th. Please have your children at church by 10:10am.
Kindergarten Round-Up
Do you know any families looking for a Christian school for their children? Faith could be the place they are looking for.
Invite them to come Thursday, April 26th, 5:30pm-6:30pm to hear more about what happens in our Kindergarten class.
April Birthdays
God’s blessings on your birthday and throughout the year.
Caroline K. – April 21
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