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Principal’s Pen, from front page so far has he removed our transgressions from us” [Psalm 103:10-12].

No one can deny Scripture’s truth that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” [1 Timothy 6:10]. Even so, we must admit that love for anything but God is rooted in the love of self.

Lord, give us hearts fully devoted to you in 2016 and always!

Mr. Jim Grasby is principal of Lakeside Lutheran; his column is featured each issue.

Reach him at 920.648.2321 x 2204 or jgrasby@llhs.org

e v e n t s to n o t e Sun. Jan. 3......................................................SCLBC team tryouts at LLHS | 4 & 5:30 PM Tue. Jan. 5.............................................................Classes resume/Second semester begins Sat. Jan. 9................................................................... Giving Society Kentro Gala | 5–7 PM Wed. Jan. 13.......................................... FAFSA/Financial Aid Info Night open to all ages Sun. Jan. 17........................................ A Cappella @ St. Matthew Janesville | 8/10:30 AM Mon. Jan. 18.............................................................................. Board of Regents | 6:30 PM Wed. Jan. 20.....................................................7th Grade “Warrior for a Day” | No classes Future Freshmen Course Scheduling | 6:30 PM • Alternate Date: Sat 1/23 | 8:30 AM

Music Dept. (MPO) Fundraiser begins Thu. Jan. 21..................... Wrestling Meet v. Lake Mills (parents/senior night) | 6:30 PM Sat. Jan. 23...........Jazz Band at Wis. Luth. College Jazz Festival all day, concert at 7 PM Sun. Jan. 24.....................................A Cappella @ Our Redeemer Madison | 8/10:30 AM Sun. Jan. 31.......................................................Giving Society Chili Dinner | 12–1:30 PM

Pops Concert/LES Visual Arts | 2 PM

MPO Semi-Annual Meeting after concert This year’s dinner and auction will be held at Windwood of Watertown. A few other new features of the event include: Premiere Table, Gift Card Garden, Bidder Paddle Ads, and more! See

www.llhs.org/ grandevent

Contact Info

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January 2016

a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 5 : Issue 5

Fed eration Connection

Who’s at the top of your love list?

Scripture warns Christians about loving anything more than God. Paul and the writer to the Hebrews both warn that loving money is very dangerous. While this is true, there is a deeper problem.

In the first sin, Satan did not offer Adam and Eve money. Rather, he promised, “You will be like God” [Genesis 3:5]. Humans being like God? This is appealing!

Sin is not necessarily rooted in loving tangible objects. Rather, it is rooted in narcissism - loving one’s self more than God. So, if the root of all evil is love for self, what is the antithesis? It is, “The love of God is the root of all good.”

What is love of God? Our Savior provides the answer.

Once, an expert in the law asked, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment?”

[Matthew 22:36]. Jesus responded, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” [Matthew 22:37-38].

Jesus’ words provide a perspective for sinners who are continuously tempted to love other things before him. He tells us to love God with our whole being. This means devoting ourselves and all we have to him.

But, we sinners must admit that God is not always our first love. Love of possessions and other people get in the way. We do this because it is good for us. The result is that we fail to love God and our neighbor because we are too busy loving ourselves. For these sins, we must humbly seek God’s forgiveness.

As unfathomable as our sins are, God’s grace and mercy are more profound. Perhaps David best expresses when he writes, “[God] does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, See Principal’s Pen, last page

faculty news and notes: ”What a blessing & a dream come true” This article completes the series of two years of monthly faculty and staff responses to why they’re thankful to serve at your Lakeside, along with recollections of moments that demonstrate the value of the investment of time and resources for the families who choose LLHS for their children.

Her husband Jim talked about dreams come true in the FedCon July 2014 edition, and Mrs. Gayle Bauer echoes his feelings this month: “I’m living a dream,” she shares. Gayle has also been teaching at Lakeside since 1999. Currently she teaches Girls PhyEd, Fit for Life and Geography.

“I always wanted to be a teacher and what better place to do that than at Lakeside in a Christian environment, with Christian caring co-workers, and Christian students.

What a blessing & dream come true.”

Gayle Bauer has been involved in sports and fitness for most of her life, whether it be professionally or in raising five athletic children (two of which are LL grads: Bethany in ‘01 and Nathan ‘09).

At Lakeside she has coached basketball and volleyball, and has experience in almost sport imaginable as she teaches Fit for Life, a course designed to expose students to dozens of activities to help them stay healthy long past their high school years.

Unsurprisingly, Mrs. Bauer lists among her most memorable times those that show the special qualities of the athletic

program at Lakeside. One year in particular was unforgettable. She recalls: “It was 2001 and I was coaching Varsity Girls Basketball with Coach Tim Matthies. Being part of our first ever WIAA State Championship team was an awesome experience. The journey through regions & sectionals was beyond description on the excitement scale as the level of play upped itself at each level.

“Winning that State game & hugging the players—especially my senior daughter— was an emotional high. But the greatest moment came in the locker room after the game when Coach Matthies ended with the singing of a hymn, praising God & giving Him the glory. I will never forget how Coach Matthies always kept the girls grounded.”

Seasons come and go, wins and losses with them, but the foundation of “work hard, stay humble, give all glory to God” is a certainty at your Lakeside Lutheran. “...whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31

student news and notes:

Board approves LLHS entering “Choice School” status

At its regular quarterly meeting on November 24, the General Board of Lakeside Lutheran High School approved a recommendation for the school to apply to the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) for 2016-2017. This follows a six month study by an ad hoc committee of the Board of Regents to determine whether Lakeside families might benefit from the WPCP.

Department of Public Instruction’s website. (dpi.wi.gov/sms/choice-programs)

The WPCP is a program in which families may apply to the state of Wisconsin to have their student’s tuition fully covered. Schools in the program designate the number of seats that they will open each year. Recipients are randomly selected by the state from all eligible applicants to the school.

Eligibility is determined by family income and size. Further information on the WPCP is found on the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program page of the

There should be more specifics regarding the application process for the WPCP by mid-January. Check Lakeside’s website (www.llhs.org) or call the school (920-6482321) for additional information.

Lakeside is currently completing the steps needed in order for families of its incoming Class of 2020 to be able to apply.

Also, students who will enter grades 10-12 next year may apply for the program if they are transferring from a public school.

Current Lakeside students are not eligible for the WPCP.

extending a warm Federation welcome to newest Warrior staff Mrs. Sandy Schafer, a member of St. Paul in Fort Atkinson, has joined our kitchen staff. She works Mondays, Tuesdays and every other Wednesday. She job shares with Mrs. Stephanie Burk, member at Immanuel, Farmington. Mrs. Burk was featured earlier in the super fun “What’s New” video in fall—see it here: ow.ly/W5oHj Pastor Mark Wendland joined our ranks this fall when he agreed to bus students from Oconomowoc, Ixonia, Watertown and Johnson Creek to Lakeside each morning (route 6). Even if the students don’t always say thanks, Pastor Wendland, the parents are grateful every school day! Mark is a member at Trinity in Watertown.

Our newest staff addition is Dave Hildebrandt, member at St. Paul in Lake Mills. As Mr. Hildebrandt recently retired from WalMart, he was looking for interesting part-time work. The husband of LL piano instructor Julie Hildebrandt, he heard of the hybrid maintenance position and offered his services. His duties will include seasonal groundskeeping and inside custodial work. He also continues to operate a small engine repair shop out of his home.