Swanville Kindergarten Roundup

Swanville Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Tuesday, March 7 from 8:3011:00 a.m. at the Swanville School. for families who have children entering kindergarten Fall 2023.

Please bring immunization forms. We are very excited to share our school with you! Please contact our school office at (320) 547-5100 to register your child.

Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the December Senior High Student of the Month, senior Lucas Miller. Lucas is the son of Jeff and Renee Miller. He enjoys playing sports, working with kids and coaching youth sports. Lucas plans to attend college and is considering a career in education or occupational therapy. He participates in a variety of school activities, including playing football, basketball and baseball since seventh grade, He has lettered in all three sports and received conference awards for both academic and athletic achievements. He was in band in grades seven through eleven. He was a member of the trap shooting team as a sophomore and has participated in theatre his sophomore and senior years. He served on student council in eighth grade and then since tenth grade.

Outside of school, Lucas coaches youth basketball, went on a church mission trip in 2019, and has volunteered his time and talents with Vacation Bible School since 2017. He has volunteered at SAB meat raffles. His favorite thing about school is being able to see his friends, learning new things and playing sports. His achievements include being on the A Honor Roll since seventh grade, being on the Morrison County Basketball Team and the Prairie Conference All Conference team in school year 21/22.

Diane Schleicher, Kindergarten teachers says, “I am honored to be able to say a few words about Lucas Miller. He has been a teacher ‘s assistant in my classroom for the last year. Lucas makes a favorable impression on the students and staff members and easily gains acceptance by others. He is always willing to go the extra mile to benefit the students. Lucas has earned the student’s respect by setting goals, limits and by being a positive role model.”

Special Education teacher and coach Adam Gerads adds, “I would like to congratulate Lucas Miller on being named Student of the Month! Lucas challenges himself in the classroom taking many college courses where he excels. Lucas has always challenged himself in everything he does and strives to do the best he can. What makes Lucas’ success in the classroom more impressive is that he is a three-sport athlete, he is involved in student council, and he volunteers many hours within the school and the community. Lucas is a very well-rounded kid who will be very successful after graduating high school this coming Spring. Congratulations on this well-deserved award!” Lucas’ advice for other students is “Work hard and do your best in everything that you do.”

From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

“How are you doing?” I asked. The response was “OK.” My reply to that was, “How are you really doing?” I was the Facilities Manager at a Bible Camp and the lifeguard was sitting on the fence near the shuffle board game, waiting for supper. She was all by herself and probably wanted it to stay that way. God has given me a gift of discernment so, I walked up to her and asked how she was doing. After I asked her how she really was, she started to cry and proceeded to tell me some of the things that weighed her down emotionally.

Life is full of troubles, some come from our own doing. Others simply are there because we live in a fallen world. John 16:33 says “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” So, my question for all you readers is, “How do you cope with the trouble in your life?"

My granddaughter posted something on Facebook today that has incredible insight. Psalm 62:1-2 “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. “

When I was much younger, and immature, I hated when people would throw Bible verses at me like it was the cure-all. So, can I just say… I know that the troubles of this world are many and very hard. Many times we need to struggle through them to get to the other side. In many situations, its through the struggle that we begin to see Jesus working. So, if I can encourage you, hang on to God’s Word and other godly people.

-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916