LUTHERAN HIGH NORTHEAST DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
WED 9-1-10
Today we begin a series of devotions adapted from “God’s Word for Students.” Today’s devotion is entitled “Light Switch.” Have you ever awakened from a deep sleep in a place far from home and had no idea where you were? At first you lie there, trying to remember why you are not in your familiar bed, trying to make sense out of your strange, unfamiliar surroundings, trying to erase the blur from your eyes long enough to figure out where your dreams might have launched you. Until a little more light enters the room, it’s hard to get your bearings. With even a glimmer of light, things begin to make sense. Life without God is life in the dark. Whether we’re talking about the void God filled with creation or some emptiness in your life, if God hasn’t entered it, it’s dark. Really dark. There’s a reason Genesis 1:3-4 tells us that God filled the dark void with light and then pronounce it good. Light dispels darkness. So where’s the darkness in your life today? Are you overwhelmed with the thought of that test or that coach you can’t seem to get along with? Maybe things aren’t going so great at work, or there’s conflict between you and a friend. Let God enter your dark world and light it up with His presence. As Isaiah 60:19 echoes, “The Lord will be your everlasting light.” If He can fill the emptiness in the universe, He can help you face your dark day. We pray: Dear God, sometimes our lives seem like we’re just stumbling in the dark, groping for the light switch. Let Your light shine through our dark world today and fill the emptiness in our lives. Don’t let us ever forget that You are always with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Today’s “Handbook Highlight, Part 1” . . . . Once you get to the commons for lunch, you stay in the commons unless (1) you need to use the restrooms; or (2) you get permission from one of the lunch supervisors to leave. You may not go to your lockers without permission. You may not go to the locker rooms without permission. You may not be in the gym, library, mezzanine, art room, music room, or any other area of the building besides the common during lunch. Thank you for your cooperation.
Big Apple will bring Chicken Club Sandwiches today –they will also offer Chili - $3 or Salad $2.50 from now on. You need to give your specific order during 2nd period attendance.
Today’s chapel team is Melanchton.
There is no school next week on Monday, due to Labor Day, and Tuesday, due to a Faculty Inservice. Coaches and advisors will let you know about any practices or completion.
The Concordia Seward rep will be here tomorrow. If you would like to visit with her, get a pass from Mrs. Ageton today. Next Wednesday the UNL rep will be here. Juniors and seniors who want to visit with her, remember to get your pass this week as we do not have school Monday or Tuesday.
Tomorrow we’ll be having a pep rally for volleyball and cross country, so we will be on pep rally schedule in the afternoon.
Today’s “Handbook Highlight, Part 2” . . . . Anytime you get sick or injured at school, please report it to a teacher, coach, the school office, etc., immediately. If you’re running a fever, throwing up, or suffering from intestinal distress, stay home. We want you to be healthy when you’re in school, and we also don’t want you spreading germs to others.
The Yahweh sisterhood girls’ bible study is meeting today during lunch. All girls, even the ones only slightly interested may join us today as we discuss some topics to cover and dates to meet. Come with an idea of your interests and your calendar!
(Last announcement) We gather for chapel this morning. Bring your hearts and minds to the Lord. Please stand and join with me in the Pledge of Allegiance. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands; one nation under God; indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.