Let Us Run the Race…
On Saturday morning, our six cross
country runners represented our school at the state meet for our Christian
Schools Association. They each ran their race the best that they could. They
had practiced since the beginning of school for this one race. They came
Saturday morning all bundled up because it was cooler than it had been during
our practices. When the race time came they took off their sweatshirts and
sweatpants so they would not be slowed down by these extra clothes. They ran
their races and the teams were successful.
The writer to the Hebrews compares our
life to a race when he writes, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a
great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin
that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out
for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,
who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat
down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2. The writer
encourages us to focus our eyes on Jesus each and every day of our life, when
things are going well and when things are not going so well. He is the One who
gives us faith so we can persevere in that faith to reach the goal of our
faith.
On Saturday morning, Mrs. Zarnstorff’s
mother reached the goal of her faith. She finished her race and is now with her
Lord and Savior. We praise the Lord for the comfort He provides for us at this time.
Basketball
We will start conditioning and
practicing basketball skills tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 25th at Alaska Pacific
University. Practices will be on
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
Transportation
to and from APU will be provided.
Students will be back at Faith Lutheran School by 5:45pm or may be
picked up at the gym at 5:30pm. Students
may stay after school in study hall with Mr. Z until practice begins if parents
so choose.
If your student is participating, please
sign and return a permission slip by practice time tomorrow.
School Picture Day
Pictures will be taken after chapel this Thursday, Sept.
27th. If you need another order form, there are
extra ones in the box outside the school office. Pictures may also be ordered online before Thusday. Our Picture Day ID is AK048006Q0
Uniforms are not mandatory on picture day. Parents
wishing to have pictures taken of younger siblings of students should be ready
by 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer Needed
We are still looking for one more
parent volunteer to help with photos.
Your job will be to bring students from their classrooms, help students
with hair and clothing issues, then take students back to their rooms. In exchange for your help, you will receive
your child’s portrait package at no cost (up to $40).
If you are interested, please contact Krys
in the office.
Hand Chimes
Due to Mrs. Z.’s absence, there will be no hand chime choir
practice this week.
Jr. Choir Sings
Junior choir will be singing this
Sunday, September 30th, at Faith during the 10:30 am service. Please be here by 10:10am.
Please join us Friday night, October
5th, at 6:30pm. We will be
painting/decorating canvas letters to use to spell out a Bible passage that
will be on display on the wall in our downstairs hallway. Snacks will be
provided.
Chapel Mission Offerings
Our mission project for the first
semester of the school year will go to WELS mission work in Russia. As of Sept. 13, we have collected $131.47.
