Parent Connection May 13

We Believe

          Everyone believes something. Some people say and believe that there is no God. They do not read or believe the Bible which tells about God and what He has done for us. But they can see evidences of God and His wonderful works all around them. The glory of the sun, moon, and stars shows the glory of the Maker. The intricate movement of the planets around the sun shows the wisdom of the Creator. The regular movement of the tides shows the power of the “laws of nature” established by the omnipotent God. The growth of new plants from seemingly dead seeds, the amazing wonders of the human body, even the mysterious beauty of a snowflake all tell us: There Is A God!

          Even with all the evidence, there are still those who deny the existence of God. In Psalm 14:1, God declares, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” 

          Knowledge of God is essential but believing that there is a God is not enough for our salvation. God the Father sent His Son into the world to do for us what we could not do for ourselves. Through that Son we learn about the one true God and what He has done for us and will do for us. We believe that Jesus is our Savior from sin, death, and the devil. We believe that He suffered the punishment we deserved for our sins. We believe that we will live with Him in His Kingdom when our lives here are finished. Some may think us fools for believing this but this is God’s gift of love to us.

Sports Athletes

          Track uniforms should be washed and returned as soon as possible. 

          If anyone still has a uniform from another sport, please return it.

Thank you!

          The teachers and staff would like to say thank you to the parents and PTF members for our decorated doors, our delicious breakfasts and lunches, and our relaxing dinner last week.  Words cannot express how honored and blessed we feel. 

          Thank you, also, to parents who brought their children to sing in church last Sunday.  The congregation really enjoys hearing our students sing.

Spring Fling Practice

          All students will be going to the UAA Fine Arts Building (Mainstage Theater) on Friday at 9:45am to rehearse for the spring fling.

After rehearsal, grades K-8 will go to a nearby park to eat their lunch.  Please make sure to pack a lunch that does not need to be heated before eating.

Spring Fling Performance

Grades Preschool-8th will be performing All Hands In on Friday, May 17th at 6:30pm at UAA Mainstage Theater (Located in the Fine Arts Building, 3700 Alumni Drive). 

Students will need to be at UAA Theater by 6:15pm dressed in nice attire.  It is imperative that all students are in attendance for the performance.  It will last about an hour.

Reading Rendezvous

Reading Rendezvous is Saturday, May 18th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm at Loussac Library.  We will have a booth making maracas and soccer equipment set up in the center area. 

We are still looking for volunteers to help at the booth and with the soccer games.  If you are able to help, please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44A5A723A20-reading

Jr. Choir Sings

          Junior choir will be singing during the 10:30am worship service at King of Kings in Wasilla on Sunday, May 19th.  

          If you want to ride with Miss Kruger, contact her at 928-812-0311 or missheidikruger@gmail.com.

End of School Picnic

On Wednesday, May 22nd, school will be dismissed at noon for our end-of-school picnic.

Each classroom has been assigned a food item to bring for the picnic.  Details will be sent home on Wednesday.

Miss Mittelstadt's Farewell BBQ

Please join us on Friday, May 31st to say farewell to Miss Mittelstadt. There will be a BBQ at 6:00pm. If you are able to bring items, there are signup sheets on the school bulletin board and in the fellowship hall. If you have any questions, contact Amanda Foster at 907-250-9685 or akfosters3@gmail.com. 

Parking Lot Sale

It is time for our annual parking lot sale.  This year’s sale is on Saturday, June 1st, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Setup begins at 7:30am.  Not only do we need your donation of items for the sale, but we also need volunteers to run the sale.  We’re not asking you to stay all day, you’re welcome to stop by and help for a couple of hours. 

If you have items to donate, you can drop them off here on May 23rd and 24th between 9:00am and 3:00pm, on the morning of June 1st, or by appointment 563-3499.  Outside of those times, we cannot guarantee anyone will be at the church.

Blood Drive

In conjunction with the parking lot sale, we are also hosting a blood drive Saturday, June 1st, 10:00am-3:00pm. A donation sign-up sheet is posted at the top of the stairs in the church entryway. If you are unable to donate blood, we need volunteers to provide bars or cookies that day.  Signup sheets for baked goods are posted both on the school bulletin board and by the donation signup sheet.  Contact Amy Mozolik with questions at amymozolik@gmail.com or 414-430-7669.

Need Something to Keep the Kids Busy?

This summer we have four, week-long camps planned to help keep your kids and their friends busy.  Join us for the following:

·         June 17-21 STEM Camp (grades K-8)

·         June 24-28 Soccer Camp (grades PK-6)

·         July 8-12 Outdoor Adventure Camp (grades PK-6)

·         July 14-18 Camp Luther (grades 3-8)

Register now at school.faithalaska.com! (Use coupon code 20%Discount)

May Birthdays

          Mr. Koenig – May 15