"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
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Happy New Year. I pray God is continuing to bless you and your family as He continues to bless Lutheran High.
Winterim is winding down and we are getting prepared for our traditional part of the second semester to begin. Winterim has been a great learning experience once again. It is hard to explain the different vibe one feels as we live these three weeks, but it certainly is a positive one. Teachers bonding with students, students bonding with each other, and both groups learning in different ways. Our students experienced studying Science in the warmer waters of Florida, helping families in Guatemala, or staying closer to home engaging in Motorcycle Shop, Sign Language, Guitar playing, Film Appreciation, Problem Solving, Historical events, Cooking, and of course, the Freshmen Health Class. Winterim is a relaxed academic atmosphere where students receive opportunities to learn in a “hands on” environment. While it can be an exhausting and relentless three weeks, our feedback has always been very positive from both teachers and students. A hearty thanks to all who have contributed to another successful “Winterim”.
Auction 2023…the 34th annual Affair of the Heart Auction is now in full planning and executing mode. We hope to generate another record amount of dollars for our main fundraiser for the school. If you are new to us, please consider joining our process. There will be a Zoom meeting on Monday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. for all to participate and learn how everyone can help in the process. We have needs across the board. From securing items for the event, helping with food and setup to decorating, computing, clean up, etc. We will be discussing how you can be a large part or a small part in the success of this evening. If nothing else, The Affair of the Heart is a great way to demonstrate to our children how God’s people come together to glorify Him and have fun in the process.
Last year’s theme was Knights on Broadway. What will this year’s theme be? Zoom with us and bring ideas to the table. My appeal every year is that each family contribute some type of item for the auction. This can be anything from a gift card to a service from a business, or the hosting of a dinner, etc. Be as creative as you can be. My second appeal is that we would invite others to our event. We also want to make sure we have people attending the auction who can support our ministry. This an evening of fun and entertainment as we thank our merciful God for all He does for us.
So, let us bond together in thanksgiving and attack this task with prayer and petition. Let us strive for bigger, better, and bolder as we glorify His holy name.
In His Service,
Dr. Stel