October 2019
a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 9: Issue 2
LLHS FED eration CONnection
920-648-2321 • info@llhs.org • 231 Woodland Beach Rd. Lake Mills, WI 53551
“The righteous will live by faith”
Jim Grasby is principal of Lakeside Lutheran.
This passage occurs in Romans and Galatians. With slight wording variations, it appears twice more in the Bible. The first is in Habakkuk, who likely wrote his book shortly before the Babylonian invasion. The godly Habakkuk’s concern was evil. Daily, he observed violence, injustice, and wickedness in Judah. In a dialogue with the Lord, Habakkuk asked why he allowed this. The Lord revealed that he would use the Babylonians to severely discipline Judah for its sins. Yet, he described the Babylonians as greedy and violent idolaters. This confused Habakkuk. It seemed inconsistent with the Lord’s character.
Principal’s Message
The Lord went on to reveal that someday he would also deal with the Babylonians. By contrast, he stated, “The righteous person will live by his faithfulness” [2:4]. There are three key words in this passage. The first is righteous. Bible characters—like Noah, Job, and Simeon—are labeled righteous. They are not perfect, but upright. Habbakuk used righteous to denote those who follow a standard like God’s holy law. The second word is live, a word with multiple meanings depending on context. Hababbuk’s use denotes deliverance and living in a holy relationship with the Lord. The final word is faithfulness. Note the preceding word: his faithfulness. This points to the Lord’s faithfulness to his promises. In short, this passage from Habakkuk states that believers live—by faith—according to the Word of God. As such, they enjoy a special relationship with the Lord and they may fully rely on his promises. Habakkuk may not have immediately understood the Lord’s words, but neither have we. At times, we look about in disbelief. We want to “throw in the towel” thinking that God has lost control of this world. When this occurs, may he lead us to this passage and remind us of his faithfulness. He controls history for the good of his people and guides everything to glorify his name. Habakkuk eventually understood this and—by God’s grace—so may we. Lord, give us eyes of faith to view your faithfulness through Jesus’ cross. You have made us “the righteous [who] live by faith.”
o c to b e r e v e n t s
See full and up-to-the-minute schedule at Calendar under Quicklinks at llhs.org Oct. 1..................................................Volley for Hope night at Warrior volleyball | 4:30p Oct. 6..................................................A Cappella @ St. Mark, Watertown | 7:30/9/10:45a Oct. 9...................................................................Freshman/Junior Grandparents Day | 8a Oct. 12.......................................................................MPO fundraiser pickup/delivery | 9a First Cadet/Beginner Band practices (also 10/19, 26, Nov. 2) | 9–10:30a Oct. 13............................................A Cappella @ Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel | 8:30/11a ......................................................................................K-8 “Minions” Dance Clinic | 1–4p Oct. 14....................................................................................................Start of 2nd Quarter ....................................................... Youth Football Equipment turn-in & pizza party | 6p Oct. 18...........Senior/Parent Night Home Football v. Lodi (K–8 dancers perform) | 7p Oct. 19................................................................................LES Volleyball Tournament | 9a Oct. 20..............................................................................A Cap @ St. Peter, Helenville | 9a “New Friends” fun day at LL (see box ad) |1–3p Oct. 21........................................................................ 8th Grade Open House | 5:30–7:30p Oct. 24–25...................................................................... No classes (Teachers’ conference) Oct. 27...............................................................A Cappella @ Immanuel, Farmington | 9a ............................................................................... Area Reformation Service at LLHS | 4p Oct. 28..........................................................................Junior Warrior Boys tryouts | 6:30p Oct. 30–Nov. 2......................................................... FFA National Convention, Louisville Nov. 3.................... Fall Concert with Cadet Band | 2p (Fall back/daylight saving ends)
New Friends at LL • Sunday, October 20, 1–3 p.m.
Teens for Christ are excited for another year of “New Friends” (through Jesus Cares Ministries) afternoons! Those with special needs are warmly invited to LLHS for activities in the EAST gym, to hang out and develop friendships. Young people with and without special needs will join for a variety of activities, including games, crafts, snacks and music. Sound interesting? For more info or to RSVP, please contact Ruth Hirschfeld at rhirschf@llhs.org or 920-648-2321 x2210.
Fall Grandparents Day at Lakeside is Wednesday, October 9, a morning set aside for grandparents who have juniors or freshmen (so/sr in March). Share a sweet breakfast, then join grandchildren in a couple classes and a special chapel service. RSVP by 10/4 with Jess at 920-648-2321 x2230 or jmeyer@llhs.org